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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MM45.43adopted
Both the Black Creek and Woodview Park Libraries are currently located within privately owned commercial spaces. Relocating these spaces to City owned would allow for modernized and larger library branches for these communities. This Motion is urgent because the libraries are in rented space and the costs are increasing.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO and the Toronto Public Library Board, and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to explore the feasibility of relocating the Black Creek Library to the City owned property known as Downsview Arena, and the Woodview Park Library to the City owned property known as Habitant Arena.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO and the Toronto Public Library Board, and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to explore the feasibility of relocating the Black Creek Library to the City owned property known as Downsview Arena, and the Woodview Park Library to the City owned property known as Habitant Arena.
MM45.44adopted
On July 28 and 29, 2020, City Council adopted Item TE16.9 authorizing the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, now the Ontario Land Tribunal, in support of a revised rezoning proposal for the site at 1071 King Street West. Part of the revised proposal was the provision of an on-site parkland dedication that was to be a minimum of 230 square metres in area, which was to be dedicated to the City, at no cost to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances above and below grade. In an Interim Order dated February 1, 2021, following a settlement hearing on January 22, 2021, the Tribunal approved the Zoning By-law amendments dealing with the revised rezoning proposal in principle, and withheld its Final Order pending confirmation that a number of conditions had been fulfilled. In working on finalizing this rezoning the City has learned that due to the site's proximity to train tracks, Metrolinx will be erecting a crash barrier by the site and building some infrastructure which will have the result of encumbering the on-site parkland dedication the City is supposed to receive. As a result, this Motion is brought forward to authorize the change from an on-site parkland dedication to an on-site stratified parkland dedication, and a change from a minimum of 230 square metres to approximately 230 square metres as the crash wall will have the effect of slightly decreasing the size of the parkland. As a result of this change, the owner will have to compensate the City for the value differential between the fee simple parkland dedication and the strata conveyance of parkland. This Motion is urgent as the City is trying to secure the Section 37 benefits that form part of the settlement of this appealed file prior to the introduction of the community charges by-law. The Tribunal must issue a Final Order for the zoning to be in effect in order for the City to secure the Section 37 benefits.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item TE16.9, adopted by City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020 by: a. amending the lead paragraph of Part 4 by adding the word "stratified", before the words "parkland dedication", replacing the words "a minimum of" with the word "approximately", and deleting the words "and below", so that Part 4 will now read as follows: 4. City Council accept, should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments, an on-site stratified parkland dedication that is approximately 230 square metres in area pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and Chapter 415, Article III, of the Toronto Municipal Code (the "Statutory Parkland"), in the general location identified on Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be dedicated to the City, at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in addition to the following below; and b. adding the following new Part 4 c: c. The owner shall compensate the City for the value differential between a fee simple parkland dedication and a strata conveyance, as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. The value of the compensation will be determined on the day before the issuance of the first building permit and payment will be required prior to the issuance of said permit.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item TE16.9, adopted by City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020 by: a. amending the lead paragraph of Part 4 by adding the word "stratified", before the words "parkland dedication", replacing the words "a minimum of" with the word "approximately", and deleting the words "and below", so that Part 4 will now read as follows: 4. City Council accept, should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments, an on-site stratified parkland dedication that is approximately 230 square metres in area pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and Chapter 415, Article III, of the Toronto Municipal Code (the "Statutory Parkland"), in the general location identified on Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be dedicated to the City, at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in addition to the following below; and b. adding the following new Part 4 c: c. The owner shall compensate the City for the value differential between a fee simple parkland dedication and a strata conveyance, as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. The value of the compensation will be determined on the day before the issuance of the first building permit and payment will be required prior to the issuance of said permit.
MM45.45adopted
The City of Toronto, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, is working to create a monumental mural honouring iconic Canadian hero Terry Fox. The project will bring a significant public realm enhancement to the University Avenue corridor, beautifying the area and creating a cultural tourism destination. Authority is being sought to release $200,000 in Section 37 funds to ArtworxTO: Toronto's year of Public Art to provide one-time funding to support the creation and installation of a large-scale mural celebrating the legacy of Terry Fox. In commemoration of this inspirational Canadian hero, the City of Toronto, the University of Toronto and The Legacy Project are collaborating on a community-engaged Terry Fox Tribute Mural - a landmark mural to be painted on panels on the north side of the University of Toronto's Rehabilitation Sciences Building at 500 University Avenue. This site was chosen for its significance on the route that Terry followed through Toronto on his "Marathon of Hope," on his way to a huge rally in his honour at Nathan Phillips Square on July 11, 1980. Following an Intergenerational Advisory Committee selection process, supported by StreetARToronto (StART) and ArtworxTO: Year of Public Art, the design concept submitted by Toronto artists Alexander Bacon and Que Rock was chosen for installation during the summer of 2022. All costs associated with the commissioning, installation, maintenance and removal of the mural on the University of Toronto owned premises will be the sole financial responsibility of the City of Toronto. The Section 37 funds will support the creation of the artwork and supplement the committed budget contributions from StART and ArtworxTO. Sufficient Section 37 funds to fulfill this Motion have been secured and received by the City from the development at 20 Edward Street. This Motion is urgent due to the fact that funding needs to be provided to meet the project deadlines and be completed before the planned celebration.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase, on a one-time basis, the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $200,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 20 Edward Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3701042) for implementation of the Terry Fox Tribute Mural (Cost Centre: SE0009).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council increase, on a one-time basis, the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $200,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 20 Edward Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3701042) for implementation of the Terry Fox Tribute Mural (Cost Centre: SE0009).
MM45.46adopted
At its meeting on June 8, 2021, City Council adopted Item PH23.9, and directed the Housing Secretariat to identify a non-profit development partner to design, build, finance and operate a new mixed-use affordable rental housing development including cultural space, a new park and a portion of a public lane at 15 Denison Avenue for 99 years under a long-term lease with the City. City Council also authorized the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to allocate up to $200,000.00 in funding from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) for the purpose of completing pre-development activities and due diligence work to help advance the development. Over the past few months, working in collaboration with a number of Indigenous partners and under the leadership of the City Manager, an opportunity was identified to use this site to support the City's commitments to truth, reconciliation and justice with Indigenous Peoples. As such, this Motion recommends that, instead of the formerly approved 99 year lease arrangement, City Council convey the site to an Indigenous housing provider to design, build, finance, own and operate a new mixed-use affordable rental housing development, which will include outdoor and cultural space. The affordable housing to be created onsite will remain affordable for at least 99 years. Further, the Motion recommends that the Housing Secretariat identify the future Indigenous housing operator through a Request for Proposals process. In recognition of the right to self-determination, this Motion also recommends City Council approval to allocate any unused pre-development funding to the selected Indigenous non-profit operator to complete the design and due diligence work at 15 Denison Avenue. The property at 15 Denison Avenue has not been declared surplus yet. Following the establishment of a development plan with the successful Indigenous proponent, staff will follow the delegation of authority to declare the land surplus. Additionally, staff will include the necessary required authorities to close a portion of the public lane in the report back to City Council with the results of the Request for Proposals.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to include conveyance, for nominal value, of all or portion of the City-owned property at 15 Denison Avenue and a portion of the adjacent public lane to an Indigenous non-profit organization to be selected through the Request for Proposals process referred to in Part 2 below, instead of the previously approved 99-year long term lease approach for this site in Item PH23.9, and, once a development plan for the property is established, City Council direct staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the City of Toronto's real estate disposal process in Article 1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue a Request For Proposals for 15 Denison Avenue to identify an Indigenous non-profit housing provider to design, build, finance, own and operate a new mixed-use affordable rental housing building, with rental units remaining affordable for a minimum period of 99 years, and partner with the City to establish a comprehensive development plan for the property, including the cultural space and outdoor space. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to allocate any unused portion of the $200,000 from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), designated for pre-development work for 15 Denison Avenue, to the Indigenous non-profit housing provider referred to in Part 2 above, once selected, to advance the development of the site. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report back to City Council on the results of the Request for Proposals including any request for Open Door financial incentives to activate the affordable rental homes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to include conveyance, for nominal value, of all or portion of the City-owned property at 15 Denison Avenue and a portion of the adjacent public lane to an Indigenous non-profit organization to be selected through the Request for Proposals process referred to in Recommendation 2 below, instead of the previously approved 99-year long term lease approach for this site in Item PH23.9, and, once a development plan for the property is established, City Council direct staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the City of Toronto's real estate disposal process in Article 1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue a Request For Proposals for 15 Denison Avenue to identify an Indigenous non-profit housing provider to design, build, finance, own and operate a new mixed-use affordable rental housing building, with rental units remaining affordable for a minimum period of 99 years, and partner with the City to establish a comprehensive development plan for the property, including the cultural space and outdoor space. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to allocate any unused portion of the $200,000 from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), designated for pre-development work for 15 Denison Avenue, to the Indigenous non-profit housing provider referred to in Recommendation 2 above, once selected, to advance the development of the site. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report back to City Council on the results of the Request for Proposals including any request for Open Door financial incentives to activate the affordable rental homes.
MM45.47adopted
This Motion seeks City Council authority to continue the City's financial partnership with Digital Main Street through the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas in the amount of $550,000 in 2022 and $550,000 in 2023. Digital Main Street was initiated by the City of Toronto and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas in 2016 to assist main street businesses to grow their operations through technology with easy to use tools and resources. Digital Main Street is owned and operated by Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas. The City's continued support will be another important element in bringing about a strong post-pandemic recovery for Toronto. Since 2018 the City has provided funding for Digital Main Street's Digital Service Squads, through the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, to provide hyperlocal targeted support to small businesses in Toronto. This service was initially focused on Business Improvement Areas but has since expanded to be able to assist main street businesses in neighbourhoods across the city. Digital Main Street currently has up to 10 Digital Service Squad members servicing businesses in Toronto as well as delivering bi-weekly workshops for Enterprise Toronto. In 2021 Digital Main Street assisted roughly 2,000 businesses in Toronto through its Digital Service Squad and workshops series. The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and Digital Main Street have also supported the development and launch of LocateHere with the City's Business Improvement Area Office, a platform to provide data analytics tools to local Business Improvement Areas. In 2022 and 2023 certain Digital Main Street staff will be focused on supporting businesses in underserved areas of Toronto not currently represented by Business Improvement Areas. These Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad staff will be trained by the City of Toronto's Business Improvement Area Office on various City (grant and assistance) programs available to small businesses, so that they can make the businesses they work with more aware of these supports and opportunities. This innovative approach is designed to take fuller advantage of the direct touch-points which Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad staff have with local business operators in their own communities. The City's Business Improvement Area Office will maintain regular communication with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and Digital Main Street to ensure deliverables are met, and will use various metrics (e.g. number of businesses supported, number of webinars delivered, number of neighborhoods canvassed, etc.) to assess and strengthen the impact of Toronto's investment in this evolving main street business development partnership. Funding to cover the City's financial commitment related to Digital Main Street is available in the Economic Development and Culture division's base Operating Budget. This Motion is urgent as it relates to reimbursement for on-going Digital Main Street programming for the 2022 calendar year.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to contribute and transfer to the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas a total of up to $550,000.00 per annum in 2022 and 2023 for costs associated with Digital Main Street Program delivery in Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a contribution / funding agreement with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas for a two-year term with a contribution amount of up to $550,000 per annum, on such terms as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to contribute and transfer to the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas a total of up to $550,000.00 per annum in 2022 and 2023 for costs associated with Digital Main Street Program delivery in Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a contribution / funding agreement with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas for a two-year term with a contribution amount of up to $550,000 per annum, on such terms as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM45.48adopted
On July 14, 2021, City Council accepted the settlement offer dated May 31, 2021 (CC35.18). As part of the Settlement Offer, the Owner proposed to: dedicate 1,232 square metres to the City as public parkland; convey the parkland to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the subject lands; bring the parkland to base park condition prior to the earlier of the registration of the first condominium within the lands and the first residential occupancy of a building within the lands; reserved the option to provide above base park improvements to the parkland in exchange for a Development Charge credit with said improvements to be completed prior to the earlier of the registration of the first condominium corporation and the first residential occupancy of the lands; use the parkland for construction staging after its conveyance to the City. The Owner is now requesting permission to convey the parkland to the City with tiebacks installed beneath the surface of the parkland, which would constitute an encumbrance contrary to the accepted settlement offer. Tiebacks will not limit programming opportunities that can take place in the future park. The Owner is aware that they will be subject to the City's standard conditions for accepting tiebacks in parkland, including the payment of a fee assessed by Real Estate Services. There is currently no City Council Authority to direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to accept the conveyance of the parkland encumbered by tiebacks. This authority is recommended by way of this Motion. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is agreeable to accepting tieback encumbrances, subject to the Owner's payment of the required fee. The Owner is also now requesting to complete all park improvements no later than 42 months following the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the subject lands. The Owner's reason for the delayed conveyance is that it requires the parkland land for construction staging purposes up to the time when they intend to register the first condominium/occupy the first rental building within the subject lands. There is no City Council authority to allow the park improvements to be completed on this timeline. This change in the park improvements deadline is recommended by way of this Motion. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is agreeable to have the owner design and build out the park, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The new park will be designed in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council require the Owner to complete the base park improvements and the above base park improvements to the on-site parkland dedication no later than 42 months following the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any part of the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation. 2. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, save and except tieback encroachments, where such encroachment is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council require the Owner to complete the base park improvements and the above base park improvements to the on-site parkland dedication no later than 42 months following the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any part of the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation. 2. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, save and except tieback encroachments, where such encroachment is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
MM45.49adopted
Live music and cultural performance is among one of the most significantly negatively impacted sectors of the Toronto economy during the pandemic. With the closure of many small live music venues and rehearsal spaces there is an urgent need to help support the rebuilding of our music and cultural spaces infrastructure. On February 2 and 3, 2022 City Council approved a loan guarantee, subject to the satisfaction of City staff, for up to $2.2 million to support the register charity Hugh's Room Live in purchasing the property at 296 Broadview Avenue to create cultural and music hub. At the time Council provided the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services the authority to extend the date to secure financing for the full purchase should an extension be necessary and justified. This Motion is to provide an update on the status of Hugh's Room's efforts, and to seek City Council's support for an extension of time for Hugh's Room Live to continue its efforts to acquire the property and setting a timeframe for City staff to report back to City Council on granting the loan guarantee. At the time of Council's approval Hugh's Room Live loan guarantee the matter was urgent as they were awaiting news of a Canadian Heritage Cultural Spaces grant to support acquiring the property at 296 Broadview Avenue. Unfortunately, Hugh's Room was unsuccessful in their application to Heritage Canada and they have now revised their business plan to acquire the property through other sources of funds, including major donors and commercial financing. This work will be conducted over the course of the next nine to twelve months. An extension is required in order to finalize funding opportunities with major donors and/or commercial financing; and is needed now to increase the likelihood of the success of those endeavours.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its continued support of Hugh's Room Live efforts to purchase the property at 296 Broadview Avenue to be operated as a cultural and music hub and provide up to one year for Hugh's Room Live to satisfy the City that they have secured funding and financing for the full purchase price of the property. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to conduct the necessary due diligence on the City's loan guarantee to Hugh's Room Live and report directly to Council to obtain Council's approval of the terms and conditions, which will also to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council express its continued support of Hugh's Room Live efforts to purchase the property at 296 Broadview Avenue to be operated as a cultural and music hub and provide up to one year for Hugh's Room Live to satisfy the City that they have secured funding and financing for the full purchase price of the property. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to conduct the necessary due diligence on the City's loan guarantee to Hugh's Room Live and report directly to Council to obtain Council's approval of the terms and conditions, which will also to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
MM45.50adopted
At its meeting on May 23, 24 and 25, 2006 City Council adopted as amended Report 4, Clause 7, from Toronto and East York Community Council to amend Zoning By-law No. 998-88 (as amended by By-law No. 74-93 and by By-law No. 1994-0605) of the former City of Toronto, to permit, among other things, the development of the Bay Adelaide North tower at 40 Temperance Street as a 33-storey office building with a 10-storey podium. The site is bounded by Richmond Street West to the north, Cloud Gardens Park to the east, Temperance Street to the south, and existing commercial uses (353-359 Bay Street) to the west. In lieu of making a Public Realm Improvements Contribution the owner (BAC Surface Inc.) entered into a Section 45(9) Agreement with the City to design and construct improvements to Cloud Garden Park and Temperance Street in addition to its Site Plan Approval obligations. The total cost of these additional improvements not to exceed an amount equal to the Public Realm Improvements Contribution and the amount of the Cloud Gardens Reinstatement Estimate. The Owner's consultants and City staff worked collaboratively to prepare and finalize the design. Due to cost escalations greater than estimated in 2019 (pre-COVID) as a result of inflation, supply chain impacts and labour shortages the tender prices for the works are ~$2.265 million (net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries and fees) above the Owner's obligation. Supply chain issues have not all been resolved and some modifications to the design may be required. This Motion requests authority from Council to amend both Transportation Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budgets and Plans for projects to implement construction and related costs associated with streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street and improvements to Cloud Gardens Park, fully funded by Section 37 and 45 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits that have been received and are eligible for these purposes. Authority is also required to enter into the necessary Agreements with the owner (BAC Surface Inc.) and to transfer funds to complete the work on behalf of the City. This Motion is urgent as the construction prices remain valid to the end of June, 2022 and costs are expected to increase after that date.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Council approved Transportation Services 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan in the amount of $1,892,000 for the Neighbourhood Improvements Program (CTP422-03) fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments to transfer funds to BAC Surface Inc. for construction and related costs to implement streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street: a. $1,068,597 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 102 -118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West (Source Account: XR3026- 3701023); b. $95,851 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 73 Richmond Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700544); and c. $727,552 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 60 Shuter Street and 187 and 189 Church Street - (Source Account: XR3026- 3700961). 2. City Council amend the Council approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2022-2031 Capital and Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Cloud Gardens Park Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $373,000 and cash flow commitments in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments, to transfer funds to BAC Surface Inc. for construction and related costs to implement improvements to Cloud Gardens Park: a. $93,245 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 73 Richmond Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700544); and b. $279,755 from Section 45 funds obtained from the development at 85 Richmond Street West (Source Account: XR3028-4500213). 3. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, any necessary agreements with BAC Surface Inc. for construction and related costs to implement streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street and improvements to Cloud Gardens Park, on terms and conditions deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to transfer up to $1,892,000 from the Council approved Transportation Services 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan from the Neighbourhood Improvements Program (CTP422-03) project to BAC Surface Inc. to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the construction and related costs to implement streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street, subject to BAC Surface Inc. entering into the necessary agreements with the City. 5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $373,000 from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's Approved 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan from the Cloud Gardens Park Improvements sub-project to BAC Surface Inc. to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the construction and related costs to implement improvements to Cloud Gardens Park, subject to BAC Surface Inc. entering into the necessary agreements with the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Council approved Transportation Services 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan in the amount of $1,892,000 for the Neighbourhood Improvements Program (CTP422-03) fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments to transfer funds to BAC Surface Inc. for construction and related costs to implement streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street: a. $1,068,597 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 102 -118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West (Source Account: XR3026- 3701023) b. $95,851 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 73 Richmond Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700544). c. $727,552 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 60 Shuter Street and 187 and 189 Church Street - (Source Account: XR3026- 3700961). 2. City Council amend the Council approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2022-2031 Capital and Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Cloud Gardens Park Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $373,000 and cash flow commitments in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments, to transfer funds to BAC Surface Inc. for construction and related costs to implement improvements to Cloud Gardens Park: a. $93,245 from Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 73 Richmond Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700544); and b. $279,755 from Section 45 funds obtained from the development at 85 Richmond Street West (Source Account: XR3028-4500213). 3. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, any necessary agreements with BAC Surface Inc. for construction and related costs to implement streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street and improvements to Cloud Gardens Park, on terms and conditions deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to transfer up to $1,892,000 from the Council approved Transportation Services 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan from the Neighbourhood Improvements Program (CTP422-03) project to BAC Surface Inc. to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the construction and related costs to implement streetscape improvements on Temperance Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street, subject to BAC Surface Inc. entering into the necessary agreements with the City. 5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $373,000 from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's Approved 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan from the Cloud Gardens Park Improvements sub-project to BAC Surface Inc. to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the construction and related costs to implement improvements to Cloud Gardens Park, subject to BAC Surface Inc. entering into the necessary agreements with the City.
MM45.51adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to amend item MM42.39, Protecting Existing Housing and Creating Permanently Affordable Homes with Supports for Youth at 556 Bathurst Street, adopted by City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022. The amendments relate to updated business arrangements for the purchase of the existing affordable rental housing property at 556 Bathurst Street. The original Council Decision anticipated a partnership between the two agencies, Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, and the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, for the purchase and operation of 556 Bathurst Street for permanently affordable rental housing. Item MM42.39 allocated $3 million in Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits funding for the purchase. The two agencies have now chosen not to pursue the acquisition as a partnership and Youth Without Shelter will purchase 556 Bathurst Street alone. This Motion provides $2.5 million to Youth Without Shelter to proceed with the purchase 556 Bathurst Street, and $500,000 to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust for expenses the group has incurred in relation to acquisition of 556 Bathurst Street, and to support the acquisition of an additional affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the terms of the City's Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program. A future report from the Housing Secretariat will inform City Council of the the Kensington Market Community Land Trust's new acquisition and seek relief of property taxes to support long-term affordability of the site. The original Council Decision is available here: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2022.MM42.39 REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item MM42.39 (May 11 and 12, Council meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 1 and 2 of City Council's decision.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind Parts 1 and 2 of City Council's decision on Item 2022.MM42.39, "Protecting Existing Housing and Creating Permanently Affordable Homes with Supports for Youth at 556 Bathurst Street" adopted by City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $2,500,000.00 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, 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, subject to: a. the successful acquisition of the property by Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency 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; b. 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 c. Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, 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 provide up to $50,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related corporation, for pre-acquisition expenses incurred in relation to due diligence on the property municipally known as 556 Bathurst Street, subject to receipt of actual invoices for direct out of pocket costs incurred in relation to the transaction. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $450,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements together with any remainder from Part 3 above, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related corporation to acquire, renovate and operate for a minimum of 99 years an additional affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale (the "Additional Ward 11 Property"), under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, subject to: a. the successful acquisition of the property by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation by no later than August 31, 2022 or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; b. 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 c. 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. 5. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $3,000,000 gross, to be payable as set out in Parts 2, 3 and 4 above, fully funded by 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). 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with 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 Additional Ward 11 Property as affordable rental housing for a 99 year term. 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 Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the Contribution 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 Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind Parts 1 and 2 of City Council's decision on Item 2022.MM42.39, "Protecting Existing Housing and Creating Permanently Affordable Homes with Supports for Youth at 556 Bathurst Street" adopted by City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $2,500,000.00 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, 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, subject to: a. the successful acquisition of the property by Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency 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; b. 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 c. Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, 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 provide up to $50,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related corporation, for pre-acquisition expenses incurred in relation to due diligence on the property municipally known as 556 Bathurst Street, subject to receipt of actual invoices for direct out of pocket costs incurred in relation to the transaction. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $450,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements together with any remainder from Part 3 above, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related corporation to acquire, renovate and operate for a minimum of 99 years an additional affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale (the "Additional Ward 11 Property"), under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, subject to: a. the successful acquisition of the property by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation by no later than August 31, 2022 or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; b. 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 c. 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. 5. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $3,000,000 gross, to be payable as set out in Parts 2, 3 and 4 above, fully funded by 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). 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with 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 Additional Ward 11 Property as affordable rental housing for a 99 year term. 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 Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the Contribution 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.
MM45.52amended
An application for Site Plan Approval has been filed proposing a 30 storey, 382 suite hotel which is connected to a 7,000 seat venue that will host E-sports events, concerts and other large gatherings, located on the Exhibition Grounds. A surface parking lot of 108 parking spaces is proposed together with 358 parking spaces located 1 level below grade. The proposed development is located over a portion of the New Fort archeological site (AjGu-32). In response to the on-site archeological resources, the development intends to remove the findings located directly beneath the site, with the exception of the men's barracks' foundations, to facilitate the underground parking while introducing a heritage interpretation piece that displays a portion of the excavated former men's barracks' foundations. The displayed portion will be integrated into the landscape and public realm design allowing for public viewing. The development adheres and enhances the vision, ideas and strategies for the future of Exhibition Place as outlined in the Exhibition Place Master Plan Phase 1 Report by creating a variety of new public spaces at grade, enhancing the public realm, and introducing pedestrian linkages through and around the site. Specifically, site design supports and emphasizes a direct north south pedestrian link from the Exhibition Place GO Station, to the site and further south to the pedestrian bridge over Lake Shore Boulevard West, Budweiser Stage and East Island. A significant at grade setback from Princes' Boulevard (+/- 60 metres) results in the hotel podium and venue sensitive towards the existing street wall along Princes' Boulevard, while creating considerable open space and a public realm. This Motion is urgent as it will facilitate the development as outlined in the Exhibition Place Master Plan Phase 1, while protecting the New Fort archeological site.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to expedite the review of the Site Plan Application Number 22 120103 STE 10 SA for the Hotel X Phase 2 - 2 Strachan and 135 Princes' Boulevard, and City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report directly to the July 19 and 20 meeting of City Council on the status of the site plan application.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to prepare Site Plan Approval conditions/requirements regarding Site Plan Application File 22 120103 STE 10 SA with respect to retaining the majority (not less than 80 percent) of the former men's barracks foundations (identified by Trench 2 within Archeological Services Inc.'s report, Stage 2 Archeological Assessment of Hotel X Phase 2, Exhibition Place, City of Toronto, dated October 21, 2021) located within the larger New Fort archeological site AjGu-32, and that the design be acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that the remaining features identified within site AjGu-32, excluding the former men's barracks' foundations (identified by Trench 2 within Archeological Services Inc.'s report, Stage 2 Archeological Assessment of Hotel X Phase 2, Exhibition Place, City of Toronto, dated October 21, 2021), shall not be subject to further assessments, including but not limited to Stage 4 archeological assessment, and not be subject to any further Site Plan Approval conditions/requirements for the site excavation to proceed, provided that a full time archeological consultant is on site during the excavation of the site to make a visual and recorded record of the remaining artifacts excluding the men's barracks' foundations which is to substantially remain and be incorporated into the project.
MM45.53adopted
The Donald Summerville Pool is a vital community resource for both residents of Beaches-East York and visitors to Woodbine Beach seeking outdoor recreation and reprieve from the heat during the summer months. It was brought to my attention on June 15, 2022 that the pool would not be opening in accordance with scheduled timelines due to a severe technical issue in the pool lining. It's incredibly concerning to be informed of these issues less than one week prior to the expected opening of the pool and more information is required by residents who both utilize these facilities and will be negatively impacted by these events. This Motion is urgent as it was recently announced that a severe technical issue in the pool lining will prevent the Donald Summerville Pool from opening, thereby impacting local use and recreational programming.
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the June 29 and 30, 2022 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council on urgent maintenance work for the Donald D. Summerville Pool, including: a. the date and manner through which the need for these repairs were identified; b. an overview of steps taken to date in order to both rectify the issue and mitigate the impacts on recreation users; and c. the expected date on which the pool will be made open to the public this year.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommend that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the June 29 and 30, 2022 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council on urgent maintenance work for the Donald D. Summerville Pool, including: a. the date and manner through which the need for these repairs were identified; b. an overview of steps taken to date in order to both rectify the issue and mitigate the impacts on recreation users; and c. the expected date on which the pool will be made open to the public this year.