Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 86 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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BL45.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022 enacted By-laws 528-2022 to 603-2022.
CC45.1adopted
Review of Codes of Conduct for Members of Council, Local Boards and Adjudicative Boards
The Integrity Commissioner provides advice to Council on policies dealing with ethics and integrity under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code. As requested by Council, the Integrity Commissioner has reviewed the City's existing Codes of Conduct and recommends some substantive and housekeeping changes to ensure they are up to date and continue to reflect the highest ethical standards. The Integrity Commissioner also recommends that Council adopt a process to permit the Integrity Commissioner to regularly review the Codes of Conduct and report directly to Council with any recommended changes.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council repeal the current Codes of Conduct effective August 1, 2022 and replace them with the updated Codes of Conduct attached as Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the report (June 8, 2022) from the Integrity Commissioner. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, to permit the Integrity Commissioner to report directly to City Council with any recommended updates to the City's Codes of Conduct once per Council term.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council repeal the current Codes of Conduct effective August 1, 2022 and replace them with the updated Codes of Conduct attached as Appendix 1, 2 and 3 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, to permit the Integrity Commissioner to report directly to City Council with any recommended updates to the City's Codes of Conduct once per Council term.
DM45.1adopted
41-75 Four Winds Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT" or the ""Tribunal") hearing which is currently scheduled to commence on September 26, 2022. The Applicant submitted a zoning by-law amendment application on December 9, 2020, which proposed to permit one residential building of 11-storeys (41 metres including the mechanical penthouse) being Building B with a floor plate of 1,159 square metres, and two mixed-use buildings of nine and 32-storeys (35.1 metres and 105.6 metres respectively including the mechanical penthouses). The nine-storey building, being Building C, would have a floor plate of 994 square metres. The 32-storey building, being Building A, would have a floor plate of 778 square metres. The proposed buildings would result in a gross floor area of 43,745 square metres consisting of 42,323 square metres for residential use, resulting in 560 dwelling units, and 1,422 square metres for retail uses. A Floor Space Index of 4.1 times the area of the lot was proposed. The Applicant subsequently appealed the application to the OLT. At its meeting on December 15, 2021, City Council directed staff to attend at the OLT and oppose the application. The key issues identified by City staff at the OLT lead mediation were built form, with incidental issues relating to public realm, and reducing vehicular and loading conflicts at-grade. The matter is set down for a ten day OLT hearing commencing on September 26, 2022. This report contains advice from the City Solicitor and requests further direction in relation to the hearing.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of he confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated April 26, 2022 for the lands municipally known as 41-75 Four Winds Drive and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated April 26, 2022 inclusive, respectively set out in Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor, subject to Part 2 below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff and/or outside consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to support approval of the revised proposal described in the Settlement Offer and the Revised Plans in Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor, subject to the following requirements: a. the Zoning By-law(s) are finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, subject to a Holding Symbol in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has provided a revised Tree Preservation Plan and a revised Landscape Concept to the satisfaction of the General Manger, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. the owner shall enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure a cash contribution of two million, forty thousand dollars ($2,040,000.00), in a form and content to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and such agreement shall be registered on title to the subject lands; d. the cash contribution referred to in Part 2.c. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; e. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 2.c. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three (3) years of the amending Zoning By-law(s) coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and f. the Section 37 Agreement will also secure the following matters as a legal convenience to support the development: i. a revised Functional Servicing Report, a revised Stormwater Management Report, a revised Geotechnical Report, all provided by the owner are submitted and reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; ii. a revised Transportation Impact Study, provided by the owner is submitted and reviewed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; iii. a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, provided by the owner is submitted, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented prior to the site plan approval; iv. the owner is to implement the recommendations of the Compatibility and Mitigation Study by SLR, dated April 2021 with a response dated October 20, 2021, and the peer review of Hemmera dated January 11, 2022 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prior to site plan approval; v. the owner shall enter into access easements related to the east-west and north-south pedestrian connections as shown on the plans in Confidential Appendix B to Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor, with specific configuration and design to be determined in the context of the site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; vi. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into appropriate agreements for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Geotechnical Report, and Transportation Impact Study accepted by the appropriate City officials in Parts 2.f.i. and ii above; vii. the owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance standards of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council, at its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item 2009. PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017, through the adoption of Item 2017.PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time; vii. the owner shall satisfy the requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board regarding warning clauses and signage with respect to school accommodation issues; and viii. such other items set out in the Settlement Offer, dated April 26, 2022, attached as Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 4, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor Report dated May 4, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the City Solicitor's report dated May 4, 2022 and the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report of the City Solicitor dated May 4, 2022, if adopted by City Council, but direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM45.1adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the consent and minor variance applications (the "Applications") in respect of 59 R Hepbourne Street (Applications B0094/21TEY, A1227/21TEY and A1228/21TEY). The Applications propose to sever the lot into two undersized residential lots and to construct two new three-storey detached dwellings with rear integral garages on each of the severed lots. With respect to the two minor variance applications specifically, variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 are sought with respect to: 1. minimum required building setbacks for a terrace and porch; 2. minimum required lot area (for both minor variance applications, or "Both"); 3. minimum required lot frontage (Both); 4. minimum rear lot line abutting a lane (Both); 5. minimum side exterior main wall height (Both); 6. maximum floor space index (Both); 7. minimum side yard setback (Both); 8. maximum canopy encroachment (Both); 9. minimum architectural feature encroachment (Both); 10. a use on land that does not abut an existing street (Both); 11. a use on land that does not have service connections to a lot line (Both); and 12. a dwelling to be located on land that does not abut an existing street (Both). Engineering and Construction Services staff recommended that the Committee of Adjustment refuse the Applications. Engineering and Construction Services staff were of the opinion that there is no municipal infrastructure in the public lane on which the proposed severed lots will front and none will be permitted to be installed to service the proposed severed lots (see the Engineering and Construction Services supplementary memorandum attached to this Motion). Community Planning Staff also recommended that the Committee of Adjustment refuse the Applications. Community Planning Staff were of the opinion that the requested consent and minor variances fail to satisfy the relevant statutory criteria (see the Planning Staff Report attached to this Motion). On March 2, 2022, the Committee refused the requested consent and minor variances (see the Committee of Adjustment's Notice of Decision attached to this Motion). The Applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "Appeal"). The hearing of the Appeal has been scheduled for August 11, 2022 (see the Toronto Local Appeal Body's Notice of Hearing attached to this Motion).
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the consent and minor variance applications in respect of 59 R Hepbourne Street (Applications B0094/21TEY, A1227/21TEY and A1228/21TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose said appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding said appeal and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the consent and minor variance applications in respect of 59 R Hepbourne Street (Applications B0094/21TEY, A1227/21TEY and A1228/21TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose said appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding said appeal and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
RM45.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:38 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. June 15, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Alex Eisen Lynette Sue-Kam-Ling Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. Members of Council, staff and the public are participating in today's meeting remotely and in person, and the meeting is being streamed live on YouTube. I'd like to welcome the public who are with us here today, and who are watching the meeting online. June 16, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Bruce Bingham Alexander Andrew Simon
CC45.2adopted
Declaration of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North
Michael Ford was elected to the Legislative Assembly on June 2, 2022. City Council needs to officially declare the Ward 1, Etobicoke North seat vacant.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North.
MM45.2adopted
Since the summer of 2021, the parking lot property at 20 Polson Street is being used as an outdoor concert venue called City View. City View is located immediately across the street from Rebel Nightclub and the Cabana Pool Bar located at 11 Polson Street. There is a long history of noise disturbances from the licenced premises at 11 Polson Street on the residents around the Toronto harbour and other residents living in Ward 14. City View does not possess a liquor licence, but liquor has been sold at events at City View through the use of caterer's endorsements authorized by Sections 59 and 60 of Liquor Licence and Control Act Regulation 746/21. It is intended that a caterer's endorsement be used to permit the sale of liquor at special events only and the licensee in which the endorsement is granted must be a different entity then the sponsor of the events. A caterer's endorsement should not be used to operate a licenced premises on a regular basis as if it had its own liquor licence. To determine if City View is overusing the use of caterer's endorsements, City Council should direct the City Solicitor to write to the Registrar under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019, to review the previous Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approvals for caterer's endorsements given to licensees for events at City View. Urgent consideration is being requested as residents continue to be disturbed by noise from City View and more events are scheduled for the upcoming summer.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to write the Registrar under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019, to determine if City View is overusing the use of caterer's endorsements in order to operate on a regular basis as if it were a licenced premises, and to report back to City Council on the Registrar's response to the letter.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to write the Registrar under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019, to determine if City View is overusing the use of caterer's endorsements in order to operate on a regular basis as if it were a licenced premises, and to report back to City Council on the Registrar's response to the letter.
RM45.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 11 and 12, 2022 and the special meeting held on June 1, 2022.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on May 11 and 12, 2022 and the special meeting on June 1, 2022.
CC45.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Waterfront Toronto Board
At its meeting on May 19, 2022, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC21.1, Appointment of Public Members to the Waterfront Toronto Board and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Waterfront Toronto Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed. Wende Cartwright Laurie Payne Jack Winberg 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 10, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 10, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Waterfront Toronto Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed. Wende Cartwright Laurie Payne Jack Winberg 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 10, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board. Candidates' biographies: Wende Cartwright Wende Cartwright is President of Savira Cultural + Capital Projects. She has an extensive background in capital project planning, community development, and creative place-making for clients across North America. In 2019, she was appointed by the City of Toronto to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors, and recognized by the Urban Land Institute as a Women's Leadership Initiative Champion. She is currently planning mixed-use development projects in Toronto, Nunavut, Halifax and Boston. Laurie Payne Laurie manages operations and project execution at Osmington Gerofsky Development Corp. Laurie oversees land development strategy, site acquisition, approvals and delivery to the market. With 18 years in the industry, including 5 years with Toronto Community Housing, she has secured approval for over 30 million square feet of development across all asset classes. In 2016, Laurie was named the Urban Land Institute's "40Under40" and is a founder of the Women's Leadership Initiative. Jack Winberg I am educated in business and law and have worked in the land and land development industry for my entire career as both a lawyer and a developer. I am a native Torontonian who is passionate about putting forth an effort to contributing to the success of this City and responding to its ever growing opportunities to continue as wonderful place for its residents to live, work and play. I am married to Judy Winberg and we have 3 children.
MM45.3adopted
Under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) which came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45(1.3) and 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated Zoning By-law amendment within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". City Council adopted Item EY17.2 , Final Report for Zoning By-law Amendment Application, in regard to 150 Eighth Street at its meeting of September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020. The Bills were enacted for site-specific Zoning By-laws 772-2021 and 773-2021 on October 4, 2021 and came into full force and effect on October 15, 2021, implementing the owner-initiated zoning amendments to permit the construction of a 6-storey building containing 90 residential units, 94 vehicular parking spaces and a total gross floor area of 9,964 square metres. Since that time, the property has changed hands, and the new owners are the non-profit organization, the Canadian Helen Keller Centre. The new owners are proposing a 58-unit deeply affordable rental building geared to persons who are both deaf and blind. These new homes will be affordable for at least 40 years, and will have rents geared to tenant incomes meaning no household will pay more than 30 percent of their income on rent. This project is supported by government funding including through the City of Toronto's Open Door Program which waives development charges, and planning and building permit fees. Providing new deeply affordable and supportive homes to persons with physical and developmental disabilities is a priority for all levels of government, and is a key action in the City's HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan. In the early stages of planning for this affordable housing development, a few variances to the recently approved and in-force zoning would be required. These variances are largely driven by revisions required to support the change in tenure from condominium ownership to affordable rental, modular construction and the programing for tenants of the development. Once a site plan application is submitted, further variances may also be identified. Under the Planning Act, as amended, however, this owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on these matters until October 16, 2023, thus delaying site redevelopment. Permitting a minor variance application for the project site will enable the Canadian Helen Keller Centre to more rapidly begin modular construction of urgently needed deeply affordable homes and City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted. While the minor variance process may be the appropriate process, this resolution is not intended to and does not relay City Council's endorsement of the merits of the application.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 150 Eighth Street to the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, respectively.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 150 Eighth Street to the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, respectively.
RM45.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Deferred Committee Items: Item EY31.7 Item NY31.2 Other Deferred Matter: DM45.1 R eport of the Executive Committee from Meeting 33 on June 8, 2022 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 12 on June 6, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 37 on May 16, 2022 Submitted by the Board of Health Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 31 on June 7, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 30 on May 25, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 34 on May 31, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Item 8 from the Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 31 on April 19, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 32 on May 27, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 32 on May 24, 2022 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 32 on May 27, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 33 on May 26, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC45.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Compliance Audit Committee
At its meeting on May 20 and 24, 2022, the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee considered Item NB2.1, Appointment of Public Members to the Compliance Audit Committee and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2022 regular municipal election: a. Sara Gelgor, as Chair; b. Lawrence D'Souza; and c. Ramin Faraji. 2. City Council waive the Public Appointments Policy restriction on multiple appointments with regard to the appointment of Lawrence D'Souza in Part 1 above. 3. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee as alternates in the order listed, for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2022 regular municipal election, such appointments to be effective only in the event that any vacancies on the committee occur: 1. Jane Waechter; and 2. Joe Wong. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 9, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 9, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee. The Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2022 regular municipal election: a. Sara Gelgor, as Chair; b. Lawrence D'Souza; and c. Ramin Faraji. 2. City Council waive the Public Appointments Policy restriction on multiple appointments with regard to the appointment of Lawrence D'Souza in Recommendation 1 above. 3. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee as alternates in the order listed, for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2022 regular municipal election, such appointments to be effective only in the event that any vacancies on the committee occur: 1. Jane Waechter; and 2. Joe Wong. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 9, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. Candidates' biographies: Sara Gelgor Sara Gelgor is an experienced legal, compliance, ethics, governance and sustainability professional, and has held senior leadership roles in the Canadian financial services sector for over twenty years. She is a Public Director and Audit Committee member of the Financial Advisors Association of Canada and is a past chair of North York General Hospital Foundation's Audit Committee. Sara currently teaches corporate ethics in the Governance Professionals of Canada designation program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Laws from Queen's University, a Master of Laws from Cambridge University, an Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management, and the Graduate Diploma in Corporate and Social Responsibility from the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. Sara earned the Institute of Corporate Directors, Director corporate directors' designation and the Ontario Bar Association Certification in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies. Lawrence D'Souza Lawrence D'Souza, a Certified Practicing Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor, brings a diverse set of skills and real-world experience from the private and public sectors in finance, audit, risk management, policy and corporate governance. He holds multiple professional designations and certifications in management, accounting, auditing and risk management. Besides the private sector, he has worked for the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments. Ramin Faraji As an experienced and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive financial management experience and in-depth knowledge of the Municipal Election Act, 1996 and its Campaign Finance rules, Ramin Faraji has the technical skills and experience to make sound, and unbiased decisions on applications for compliance audits. Jane Waechter Jane Waechter has over 25 years of litigation and financial services industry experience. She has led in-house litigation teams, has conducted public interest litigation, and is a former partner at a national law firm. Ms. Waechter has appeared as counsel before tribunals and at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. She has served on an industry disciplinary tribunal and has extensive experience on not-for-profit boards. She is a certified public accountant, chartered accountant. Joe Wong Joe G. Wong is a lawyer, adjudicator, business executive and long-time resident of the City. He served for 5 years (2008-2013) as a full-time member of the Ontario Municipal Board. He has worked as in-house legal counsel and business executive at leading organizations and major real estate companies. Joe holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997.
MM45.4adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 2285 Dundas Street West, operating as The Fry Dundas West (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of 20 indoor seats. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the application for a liquor licence at the Premises is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the municipality in which the Premises are located, unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. The Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and other disturbances to residents in the area. If certain conditions are attached to the licence, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the Premises be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is June 10, 2022.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 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 liquor licence application for The Fry Dundas West, 2285 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless certain 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 in 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 determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with condition to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for The Fry Dundas West, 2285 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless certain 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 in 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 determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with condition to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM45.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC45.5adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 47-59, 63-65 Huntley Street; 16-18 Linden Street; and 1-3, 7-11 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value. The subject properties comprise part of a broad collection of surviving representative examples, in various Victorian-era architectural styles, of the earliest period of land development on this city block in the Upper Jarvis neighbourhood, which continues to define and maintain remaining portions of late-nineteenth century streetscapes today, including the adjacent heritage properties at 582 Sherbourne Street (1882), 592 Sherbourne Street (1882) and 15 Selby Street (1888). Staff have completed a Research and Evaluation Report for the properties at 47-59, 63-65 Huntley Street; 16-18 Linden Street; and 1-3, 7-11 Selby Street and determined that sixteen properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under design/physical, associative/historical, and contextual value. As such, the properties are all significant built heritage resources. On June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. Official Plan Amendment, Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (21 227527 STE 13 OZ) applications were submitted to the City on October 19, 2021 and a Rental Housing Demolition (21238874 STE 13 RH) was submitted to the City on November 17, 2021 for the subject lands to permit the construction of a new mixed use development which would include 48-storey and 59-storey mixed-use buildings, together containing 1,297 dwelling units, and a 3-storey institutional building planned for a childcare facility. The proposal involves partial retention and alteration of buildings located at 51-59 and 63-65 Huntley Street; 8 and 16-18 Linden Street; and 1-3 and 7-11 Selby Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) completed by ERA Architects Inc. and dated October 14, 2021 was submitted to support the application. None of the properties are on the Heritage Register. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice for the planning applications on February 4, 2022.The property owners agreed to extend the 90 day period under the Act until June 30, 2022. This Notice of Intention to Designate report must be considered by City Council before the end of the June 30, 2022 extension period. Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the properties, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 47 Huntley Street (including the entrance address at 2 Linden Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 47 Huntley Street (2 Linden Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 49 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 51 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 53 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 59 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 63 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 9. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 65 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 10. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 16 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 11. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 12. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 13. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 3 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 14. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 7 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 15. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 9 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 16. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 11 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 17. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating these properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 47 Huntley Street (including the entrance address at 2 Linden Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 47 Huntley Street (2 Linden Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 49 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 51 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 53 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 59 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 63 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 9. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 65 Huntley Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 10. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 16 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 11. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 12. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 13. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 3 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 14. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 7 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 15. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 9 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 16. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 11 Selby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the Report (June 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 17. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating these properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM45.5adopted
The transit map in Scarborough is changing. The Scarborough Subway Extension, the Bus Rapid Transit, GO expansion and the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit are going to transform Scarborough. But there's one piece missing - the Line 4 Sheppard East Subway Extension to the McCowan/Sheppard Station. The original Line 4 Sheppard Subway from Yonge to Don Mills was constructed in the 1990s and completed in 2002, with a future extension planned to go east toward McCowan Road. Since then, Scarborough residents and businesses have been patiently waiting for the Line 4 extension east to McCowan Road to connect with the Scarborough Subway Extension. While the Province of Ontario has indicated that an extension of the Sheppard Subway east to McCowan Road is in their budget, there is no clear approach or timing to advance the planning for the extension of Line 4.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to provide the approach and timing to advance the planning for the Line 4 extension from Don Mills Station to the new McCowan/Sheppard Station on the Scarborough Subway Expansion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cynthia Lai, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to provide the approach and timing to advance the planning for the Line 4 extension from Don Mills Station to the new McCowan/Sheppard Station on the Scarborough Subway Expansion.
RM45.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC45.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek instruction with respect to an application to alter a property that Council has designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The designation was originally appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT"), but the owner has since withdrawn the appeal of the designation. The owner has provided a revised development proposal that depicts the retention of the heritage designated buildings. An OLT hearing has been scheduled with respect to the rezoning appeal for April 3-19, 2023.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 22, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates (GPA), on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 22, 2022, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions: a. the Ontario Land Tribunal has approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1358-1360 and 1354-1356 Queen Street West and 8-10, 12 and 14 Brock Avenue (20 200379 STE 04 OZ) substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 22, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates; b. should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of the final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the owner has done the following: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 22, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates (GPA) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated April 22, 2022, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 22, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to final Site Plan approval for the subject lands the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject properties, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 1354, 1358 and 1360 Queen Street West. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 27, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council, with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM45.6amended
As part of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan ("HousingTO Plan"), the City and Indigenous Housing Organizations co-developed a target to approve and create 5,200 affordable rental and supportive homes for Indigenous communities. Since the adoption of the HousingTO Plan, the City has approved approximately 120 affordable rental and supportive homes. The Planning and Housing Commitee adopted, with amendments, Item PH34.8 , that recommended approval of two Indigenous-led projects with 43 affordable rental homes as part of the 2021 Open Door annual proposal call process.. One of these projects is a proposal by Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. to develop 19 new affordable rental homes at 4201 and 4203 Kingston Road, a site currently owned and operated by Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. as affordable housing. Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. has identified an opportunity to further increase the number of affordable rental homes that can be created, should they be able to access a narrow strip of greenspace between the Maplewood school's parking lot and Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc.'s property. The Toronto District School Board parcel identified for severance is roughly 2,000 square metres, less than 4 percent of the Maplewood site. The Maplewood site includes significant greenspace including a large field to the south of the school building. Should this portion of land be conveyed to Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc., the combined project site could support 60 to 80 new affordable homes (instead of 19 affordable rental homes currently proposed). It is also requested the Province of Ontario and/or the Minister of Education and Training to exempt this property and transaction from Ontario Regulation 444/98, Disposition of Surplus Property so that the land can be conveyed to Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. at nominal cost. Transferring this land to Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. would result in creating new deeply affordable, culturally-appropriate housing for the Indigenous community in Scarborough, and has the opportunity make a significant impact and contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. In addition to this site, it is requested that the Province of Ontario and/or the Minister of Education and Training request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Land Corporation to review their real estate holdings and, together with Indigenous organizations, identify surplus land that can be conveyed at nominal cost for the purpose of creating new affordable and supportive homes for Indigenous residents and other place keeping efforts. These actions will support the City's continued work with Miziwe Biik Development Corporation and other Indigenous housing providers to increase affordable housing opportunities for Indigenous residents. Supporting the creation of new permanently affordable and supportive homes by Indigenous organizations are tangible actions that reflect the City's commitment to truth, justice and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and as such contribute to meaningful implementation of the City's Reconciliation Action Plan.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the General Manager, Senior Services and Long-Term Care and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to explore the feasibility of non-profit housing with the Indigenous Community of the City of Toronto, which may include an Indigenous focused long-term care facility at any future City of Toronto led redevelopment of 200 Poplar Road, acknowledging the required financial obligations of the City of Toronto to deliver a future elementary school for the Toronto District School Board. 2. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to engage with Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. to understand any interest they may have to partner with the City of Toronto at any future City of Toronto led redevelopment. 3. City Council request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Land Corporation to prioritize the review of the request by Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. to convey a portion of the greenspace between the parking lot of the Maplewood High School and the property at 4201 and 4203 Kingston Road to Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. and consider conveying these lands at lower than market value or nominal cost, to contribute to truth, justice and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. 4. City Council request the Province of Ontario and/or the Minister of Education and Training to request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Land Corporation to develop a list of surplus sites, in collaboration with the Housing Secretariat and Miziwe Biik Development Corporation, that can be conveyed to Indigenous housing developers at lower than market or nominal cost for the purpose of building permanently affordable rental housing for Indigenous communities, and exempt such sites and transactions from the requirements of Ontario Regulation 444/98, Disposition of Surplus Property, in order to advance the organizations' commitments to truth, justice and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and/or the Minister of Education and Training to: a. exempt the property and the transaction referred to in Part 2 below from the requirements of Ontario Regulation 444/98, Disposition of Surplus Property; and b. request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Land Corporation to convey said property to Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. at nominal cost for the purpose of building permanently affordable rental housing for Indigenous communities. 2. City Council request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Land Corporation to prioritize the review of the request by Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. to convey a portion of the greenspace between the parking lot of the Maplewood High School and the property at 4201 and 4203 Kingston Road to Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes (Metro Toronto) Inc. 3. City Council request the Province of Ontario and/or the Minister of Education and Training to request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Land Corporation to develop a list of surplus sites, in collaboration with the Housing Secretariat and Miziwe Biik Development Corporation, that can be conveyed to Indigenous housing operators at nominal cost for the purpose of building permanently affordable rental housing for Indigenous communities, and exempt such sites and transactions from the requirements of Ontario Regulation 444/98, Disposition of Surplus Property.
RM45.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022. June 15, 2022 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 4 students from Ryerson Community School who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Tory, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed newly appointed Members Councillor Robin Buxton Potts and Councillor Joe Mihevc. Speaker Nunziata also welcomed the new Members to City Council. June 16, 2022 Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the City of Toronto had received the 2022 Partnership Award from Drinks Ontario for the CafeTO program. Councillor Thompson remarked that the Award recognized the City's contribution to the hospitality sector and its efforts to help businesses in Toronto. Councillor Thompson, on behalf of Drinks Ontario, presented the Award to Mayor John Tory. Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that June 13, 2022 was the 100th Anniversary of the founding the Township of North York.
CC45.7adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek instruction with respect to an application to alter a property that has been designated under Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Authority is also requested to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 1134 and 1140 Yonge Street. The owner has provided a revised development proposal that proposes the retention of the heritage designated buildings. The revised development proposal has been considered by City Council, in the form of the owner's settlement offer to the City, which has been accepted by City Council. The outstanding matters to be considered by City Council are with respect to the heritage alteration aspects of the revised development proposal.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 1134 and 1140 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 27, 2022, prepared by Audax Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 27, 2022, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 1134 and 1140 Yonge Street, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 1134 and 1140 Yonge Street. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council, with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM45.7adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds in the amount of $350,000 to the York Eglinton Business Improvement Area for retrofits and improvements to Reggae Lane. The Business Improvement Area will maintain all improved elements once constructed. These funds have been received from the development and are eligible for these purposes. The local Councillor, City of Toronto Staff and the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area are working in partnership to make Reggae Lane a vibrant and safe public space. The improvements initiated for Reggae Lane are holistic, and involve a multi-divisional approach. On this project in particular, a consultant and contractor will be engaged to identify and address opportunities to retrofit/rebuild the existing retaining wall and fence, and other noted concerns raised by the local community. These improvements will enhance the pedestrian experience and further animate this iconic space that was originally meant to celebrate our city's reggae musicians and cultural heritage of Little Jamaica.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $350,000 gross and $0 debt in project costs with cash flow funding of $50,000 in 2022 and cash flow commitments of $250,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2024 , fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 859, 861 and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174), for the laneway improvements to Reggae Lane, in the York Eglington Business Improvement Area (WBS element: CED104-28 - Planning Act Revenue York Eglinton).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $350,000 gross and $0 debt in project costs with cash flow funding of $50,000 in 2022 and cash flow commitments of $250,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2024 , fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 859, 861 and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174), for the laneway improvements to Reggae Lane, in the York Eglington Business Improvement Area (WBS element: CED104-28 - Planning Act Revenue York Eglinton).
RM45.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 15, 2022: City Council adopted the June 15, 2022 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. June 16, 2022: City Council adopted the June 16, 2022 Order Paper.
CC45.8adopted
On July 27, 2018, City Council enacted By-law 1207-2018, adopting a Community Improvement Plan for Brownfield Remediation and Development of Prescribed Employment Uses ("By-law 1207-2018"). By-law 1207-2018 was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT" or "Tribunal") by Brookfield Properties (Canada) Inc. ("Brookfield") and by Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford"). The Brookfield appeal has since been withdrawn. The purpose of this report is to seek instructions in respect of the outstanding Oxford appeal of By-law 1207-2018. City Planning Division and Economic Development and Culture Division have been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that pertains to litigation and is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council endorse the Proposed Modifications to Schedule 1 to By-law 1207-2018, being the Toronto Community Improvement Plan for Brownfield Remediation and Development of Prescribed Employment Uses, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to support the Proposed Modifications at the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such technical and stylistic changes to Schedule 1 to By-law 1207-2018 and take such further actions, along with other City staff, as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation and it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that is pertaining to litigation and subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM45.8adopted
Pickleball is the fastest growing sports in the world and Toronto is no exception. A recent Ipsos survey reports more than 900,000 households are now playing pickleball, compared to 350,000 pre-pandemic. The City of Toronto recognized the growth of pickleball in its 2017 Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. It is a game for all ages but is especially popular among seniors because it affords a great opportunity for exercise as well as the health benefits derived from remaining active. The number of facilities currently available do not come close to serving the demand and the number of players. Though the Infrastructure and Environment Committee has requested a report in the first quarter of 2023 on expanding pickleball facilities in Toronto, there are interim steps that can be taken to meet the quickly growing needs of Torontonians for access to pickleball facilities and the health benefits ensuing from physical recreation. The Toronto Pickleball Alliance is a volunteer group of pickleball leaders acting on behalf of more than a dozen grassroots pickleball associations, clubs and sports groups across Toronto. They are reporting that their members are told when seeking permits to play scheduled outdoor pickleball on various underutilized flat surfaces that Parks and Recreation "does not permit pickleball".
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop a mechanism for permitting playing outdoor pickleball this summer on various underutilized flat surfaces in City parks and City Council request the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include an update on this information in the report on pickleball requested by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at its meeting on April 26, 2022. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider adding, where feasible, pickleball court lines to be painted on underutilized flat surfaces and facilities this summer - such as outdoor hockey rinks, various flat dry pad locations, and underutilized tennis courts.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop a mechanism for permitting playing outdoor pickleball this summer on various underutilized flat surfaces in City parks and City Council request the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include an update on this information in the report on pickleball requested by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at its meeting on April 26, 2022. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider adding, where feasible, pickleball court lines to be painted on underutilized flat surfaces and facilities this summer - such as outdoor hockey rinks, various flat dry pad locations, and underutilized tennis courts.