Toronto City Council
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BL47.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 enacted By-laws 789-2022 to 1111-2022.
CC47.1amended
Appointment of Interim City Manager
At its June 26 to 29, 2018, meeting City Council appointed Chris Murray as City Manager effective August 13, 2018. On June 9, Mr. Murray announced his resignation from the position of City Manager, effective August 19, 2022. A recruitment process to fill the City Manager position is underway. In the meantime, City Council needs to appoint an Interim City Manager to ensure a smooth transition until a permanent City Manager is appointed by City Council. I will bring forward a recommendation on the appointment of an Interim City Manager to City Council for its July 19 and 20, 2022 meeting.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Tracey Cook on an interim basis to the office of City Manager, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the City Manager by Article 1 of Chapter 169, City Officials, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and as Chief Administrative Officer under Section 140 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, such appointment to be effective August 20, 2022 and until a new City Manager is appointed. 2. City Council appoint William Johnston on an acting basis as Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Deputy City Manager by Chapter 169, City Officials, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, such appointment to be effective on August 20, 2022 and until the position is no longer vacant. 3. City Council appoint Kamal Gogna on an acting basis as Chief Building Official and Executive Director for the City of Toronto, under the Building Code Act, 1992 with such appointment to be effective August 20, 2022, and until the position is no longer vacant. 4. City Council authorize City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary letter (July 18, 2022) from Mayor John Tory. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary letter (July 18, 2022) from Mayor John Tory has been made public in the City Council decision.
DM47.1amended
87 Ethel Avenue Holdings Ltd. (the "Appellant") is a party to an appeal to Official Plan Amendment 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") regarding the property municipally known as 87 Ethel Avenue (the "Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates the Lands as Core Employment Areas and the Appellant seeks the Mixed Use Areas designation. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. 3. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 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 The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 12, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the April 27, 2022 without prejudice settlement offer from 87 Ethel Avenue Holdings Ltd. to settle site specific Appeal 143 (regarding 87 Ethel Avenue) to Official Plan Amendment 231 as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to enter into a settlement agreement with the owner of 87 Ethel Avenue on such terms as the City Solicitor may consider appropriate. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor, in collaboration with the Appellant, bring a motion to the Ontario Land Tribunal to the next available opportunity to support the redesignation of 87 Ethel Avenue as Mixed Use Areas. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to report to City Council confirming the outcome and status of the settlement hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal by no later than the first quarter of 2023. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to remain confidential as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.1adopted
Voluntary Community Benefits Plans - by Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
Adopted by City Council in 2019, (Item 2019.EC6.15), the Community Benefits Framework guides City divisions, agencies and corporations on how to include inclusive economic community benefits in City projects and initiatives such as training, employment and business opportunities intended to reach Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving communities and/or local communities. Inclusive economic community benefits are best achieved when requirements are secured through project or service agreements where the City's legal authority is clear, such as procured service agreements or lease agreements. The City's Social Procurement Policy and Housing Now program are examples of the City's current community benefits initiatives. Hard targets and strong enforcement mechanisms are essential in this context. While the City of Toronto does not have the necessary authority to mandate such requirements from private developments through the planning approvals process, unlike some municipalities in other jurisdictions, there is significant untapped potential in this area to leverage the City's experience and expertise. This Motion requests that City staff explore options for a voluntary program to support and encourage the inclusion of effective and meaningful community benefits plans as part of private development projects.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to examine any possible options for projects submitted for approval through development application processes to voluntarily include community benefits plans with proposed thresholds for equity hiring and social procurement to support inclusive economic development, and to report back through the Community Benefits Framework report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to examine any possible options for projects submitted for approval through development application processes to voluntarily include community benefits plans with proposed thresholds for equity hiring and social procurement to support inclusive economic development, and to report back through the Community Benefits Framework report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2023.
RM47.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. July 19, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Irving Martin Abella Max Eisen Karen O'Brien Loretta Rogers 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. This meeting is being held as a hybrid meeting. 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. July 20, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Dr. Paul Hannam
CC47.2amended
Pursuant to Section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), the Ombudsman has concluded an interim report about its Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021. We hereby table with City Council for its July 19, 2022 session the Interim Investigation Report, dated July 14, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council accept the Interim Report from Ombudsman Toronto and direct the City to implement the Report's recommendations. Ombudsman Toronto's Recommendations: 1. The City should immediately develop a detailed plan outlining how it will update the Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces (IDP). This plan should include project milestones and timelines for when it will complete the update to the IDP. 2. The City should commit adequate staff resources to ensure the timely completion of the update to the IDP. 3. As part of its plan to update the IDP, the City should hold public consultations to receive feedback from the community. Groups that the City should consult with include people with lived experiences in encampments, community organizations that provide services to people who are unhoused, and internal and external stakeholders working in the fields of housing and human rights. The City should ensure that the feedback received informs its update to the IDP. 4. To promote transparency and public confidence, the City should make public detailed summaries of the feedback received from the consultations on the update to the IDP. 5. The City should immediately define the role and mandate of the Encampment Office, including clearly outlining its responsibilities as part of the City's response to encampments, and how these responsibilities relate to the work of other City services involved in responding to encampments. Information about the role and mandate of the Encampment Office should be included in the City's public communications about its response to encampments. 6. As part of defining the role and mandate of the Encampment Office, the City should assess the resource and expertise needs of the Encampment Office to ensure it can effectively carry out its duties. 7. As part of defining the role and mandate of the Encampment Office, the City should consider whether the office should continue to reside with the Office of Emergency Management. 8. The City should give Ombudsman Toronto an update on the status of its implementation of these recommendations by the end of 2022, and then quarterly updates thereafter. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to take any funding or staffing changes necessary to fulfill the recommendations in the Ombudsman Toronto Interim Report Investigation into the City's Process for Clearing Encampments in 2021 and to report back to City Council in the new term on progress to achieve each of the recommendations. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and the Encampment Office to further develop and implement the support model piloted at Dufferin Grove, focusing on bringing comprehensive social and health service supports directly to encamped individuals through the development of the Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces, including: a. housing workers; b. identification workers; c. income support workers; d. primary health care, mental health and harm reduction supports; e. Indigenous specific supports; f. supports to help people reunite with their families or support in returning home to a community outside of Toronto; and g. other populations specific supports depending on the circumstances which may include youth workers, support for refugees and supports for other racialized communities.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends: 1. City Council vote to accept the Interim Report and direct the City to implement the Report's recommendations.
MM47.2adopted
West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre has been the hub of the West Scarborough Community since 1956 when it was first initiated as the West Scarborough Boys Club by the Scarborough Civitan Service. The organization operates out of the City-owned facility at 313 Pharmacy Avenue, which was established in 1966. West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre offers neighbourhood programs and services designed to enhance the well-being of people in the context of their community, culture and environment. The Centre offers: children's, youth and seniors' programs; aquatics programs; and employment programs. Corporate Real Estate Management identified the need for accessibility improvements to the building at 313 Pharmacy Avenue, and the facility will be under construction for state-of-good-repair work for approximately one year. As a result, many of the programs run by West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre will need to be relocated in order to accommodate the needs of the community. Recognizing the existing nominal agreement in place for their operations, this Motion recommends that City Council waive permit fees, in order for West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre to continue operations for their aquatic, youth and seniors' programming at alternative sites (Birchmount Community Centre, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, Oakridge Community Centre, and any other Community Centres as may be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation) until construction at 313 Pharmacy Avenue is complete.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive permit fees on permits taken out by the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre at Birchmount Community Centre, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, Oakridge Community Centre, and any other Community Centre's as may be deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation until construction at 313 Pharmacy Avenue is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive permit fees on permits taken out by the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre at Birchmount Community Centre, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, Oakridge Community Centre, and any other Community Centre's as may be deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation until construction at 313 Pharmacy Avenue is complete.
RM47.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 15 and 16, 2022 and the special meeting held on June 24, 2022.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on June 15 and 16, 2022 and the special meeting on June 24, 2022.
CC47.3adopted
Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2021
Attached is the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the year 2021.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2021 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2021 for information.
MM47.3adopted
Riverdale Co-operative is a non-profit corporation established in 1974 with the mandate of providing affordable housing for its members. One of the properties owned by Riverdale Cooperative Homes is 685 Queen Street East, and is in need of redevelopment to address major current capital repair needs as well as to increase the number of affordable and accessible rental homes onsite. In January 2019, through Item 2019.PH11.8, City Council approved the provision of $3,900,000 in Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding towards the redevelopment of 685 Queen Street East. In June 2019, through Item 2019.PH6.4, $500,000 in financial assistance was also provided for pre-development feasibility assessment. In October, 2019, through Item 2019.PH8.3, City Council approved capital funding of $640,000 from the City's Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR2116), as well as an estimated $1,369,303 in City fees and charges exemptions to support redevelopment of the site. In 2020, through Item 2020.PH15.12, Council approved a further $4,846,556.00 in Section 37 funds to advance the project. The redevelopment plans for 685 Queen Street East involves the renovation of nine units in the existing heritage structure, plus an addition of 17 units at the rear of the building, for a total of 26 units. The mix of units will include two studios, 13 one-bedrooms, 9 two-bedrooms and 2 three-bedroom units, of which 62 percent will be fully accessible. The unit types and accessibility will allow Riverdale Co-operative to meet the current and future needs of residents, and help them to age in place. The rents for the 26 homes will be at or below 80 percent Average Market Rent and 25 percent will be allocated to clients in receipt of a housing benefits. These homes will also be operated as affordable housing for a minimum of 99 years. Since 2019, Riverdale Co-operative Homes has worked closely with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto and its private sector development partner, Streetcar Developments, to advance redevelopment of the site. As Streetcar Developments ("Streetcar") is already developing the adjacent site, Riverdale Co-operative will benefit from economies of scale in the construction process plus Streetcar's development expertise. While work has continued since 2019, due to delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and unanticipated market conditions such as construction cost escalations, supply chain issues and interest rate increases, a further $1,000,000 contribution from the City of Toronto is required to ensure completion of the project. This Motion recommends City Council approval of a one-time $1,000,000.00 contribution to be provided to Riverdale Co-operative Homes, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits received by the City for affordable housing purposes and the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116). Approval of this Motion will ensure that 26 self-contained new co-operative affordable rental units can be created, including some deeply accessible homes, providing much-needed housing opportunities for seniors and families.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,000,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to Riverdale Co-operative Homes to support the renovation of the property municipally known as 685 Queen Street East to create affordable co-operating homes, with such amount to be fully funded from the following: a. $700,000.00 to be funded from the development 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue, secured for the provision of affordable housing (Source Account: XR3026-3701089); and b. $300,000.00 to be funded from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116). 2. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1,000,000.00 gross, to be payable to Riverdale Co-operative Homes, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds referred to in Part 1.a. above from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (XR3026-3701089) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. the transfer of the designated funds from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116) referred to in Part 1.b. above; and c. Riverdale Co-operative Homes and the City of Toronto entering into an agreement referred to in Part 3 below, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement to amend the existing Municipal Housing Facility Agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), to provide an additional cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 referred to in Part 1 above, to ensure completion of 685 Queen Street East for future operation as affordable rental co-operative housing, with the agreement to amend to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the agreement will include details respecting a payment schedule as follows: a. 30 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 45 days of signing the amending Contribution Agreement; b. 60 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of 50 percent completion of construction, as confirmed by a quantity surveyor; and c. 10 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of completion of construction.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,000,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to Riverdale Co-operative Homes to support the renovation of the property municipally known as 685 Queen Street East to create affordable co-operating homes, with such amount to be fully funded from the following: a. $700,000.00 to be funded from the development 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue, secured for the provision of affordable housing (Source Account: XR3026-3701089); and b. $300,000.00 to be funded from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116). 2. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1,000,000.00 gross, to be payable to Riverdale Co-operative Homes, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds referred to in Part 1.a. above from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (XR3026-3701089) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. the transfer of the designated funds from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116) referred to in Part 1.b. above; and c. Riverdale Co-operative Homes and the City of Toronto entering into an agreement referred to in Part 3 below, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement to amend the existing Municipal Housing Facility Agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), to provide an additional cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 referred to in Part 1 above, to ensure completion of 685 Queen Street East for future operation as affordable rental co-operative housing, with the agreement to amend to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the agreement will include details respecting a payment schedule as follows: a. 30 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 45 days of signing the amending Contribution Agreement; b. 60 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of 50 percent completion of construction, as confirmed by a quantity surveyor; and c. 10 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of completion of construction.
RM47.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Deferred Committee Items: Item NY31.2 Item PH34.14 Item PH34.15 Item PH34.16 Item PH34.17 Other Deferred Matter: DM47.1 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 34 on July 12, 2022 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 13 on July 11, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 38 on June 20, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 29 on June 22, 2022 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 31 on July 6, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 32 on July 4, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 31 on July 7, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 35 on July 5, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 33 on June 27, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 33 on June 28, 2022 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 34 on July 8, 2022 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 33 on June 30, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 34 on June 29 and 30, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC47.4adopted
Delegation of Authority for the Remainder of the 2018-2022 Council Term
This report from the City Manager includes recommendations to City Council for delegated authorities to senior City staff on a time-limited basis to ensure that City business and divisional operating and capital activities continue to move forward following the conclusion of the last City Council meeting of the current 2018-2022 Council Term on July 19 and 20, 2022, until the start of the new Council term. The recommended authorities for delegation to staff, if approved by City Council, will commence at the completion of the July 19 and 20 Council meeting and remain in effect until the first scheduled business meeting of City Council of the new term, 2022-2026. Any exercise of the authorities delegated to staff through this report will be reported back by staff to the appropriate Standing Committee in early 2023.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: Delegated Authority for Procurement-Related Activities 1. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any non-competitive contract in an amount not to exceed $3 million, in accordance with the exceptions set out in Chapter 195, section 195-7.1 for non-competitive contracts, and under the condition that Council has provided funds in the operating or capital budget for that purpose. 2. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any over-expenditures of a commitment in an amount not to exceed $3 million provided that: a. City Council has provided funds in the Operating or Capital Budget for that purpose or donated funds are provided pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control; and b. sufficient funds remain in the capital project or program's total Operating Budget. 3. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the Bid Award Panel to award any operating contracts that are up to 10 years (inclusive of any option years) provided that the pre-conditions to an award by the Bid Award Panel as set out in section 195-8.2 A and B are met. Capital and Operating Budget Adjustments 4. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve the following budget adjustments, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate: a. budgets between capital projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $5 million; and b. operating budgets in an amount of not more than $1 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement. 5. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration 2022 Approved Operating Budget by an amount up to $30 million, should it be required to respond to urgent demands for increased shelter capacity including in response to COVID-19 and/or increased refugee claimant arrivals with reimbursement to be sought from the federal and provincial governments. Intergovernmental and Third Party Funding Opportunities/Agreements 6. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for City Programs to receive new time-sensitive provincial and/or federal funding to be used in 2022 and to adjust associated budgets, service levels and complement in order to commence spending and reflect any necessary changes in an amount that may exceed the value identified in Part 2 above, including but not limited to any funding associated with response to and recovery from COVID-19. 7. City Council authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to take actions as required to preserve the City's ability to secure intergovernmental or other third party funding opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements with other orders of government or third parties to receive such funding. 8. In addition to the authority delegated by City Council in Item CD24.7 adopted by City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into new or amend existing agreements, other than leases or other property transaction documents for which delegated authority has been granted to Corporate Real Estate Management, to open/relocate and operate shelter, shelter hotel and 24-hour respite sites to respond to urgent and unanticipated needs, including entering into any agreements or contracts for related support services, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, providing there is available and sufficient funding to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute Construction Agreements and Construction Management Agreements to negotiate, enter and execute fundraising and collaboration agreements, and to negotiate and enter into sponsorship agreements when the City wishes to sponsor an event or program aligned with City priorities, providing there are no additional net financial impacts to the City. 10. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to waive permit fees under Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges for non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. 11. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute nominal fee licence agreements for terms not longer than one year, with non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. Receipt and Expenditure of Donations 12. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to accept and spend donations which exceed the limit of $50,000 (as per the Donations Policy) only if the receiving Program has the capacity to meet the initial or ongoing costs and obligations associated with the donation and to accept and spend sponsorships which exceed the limit of $500,000 (as per the Sponsorship Policy). Eco-Roof Incentive Program Applications 13. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve Eco-Roof Incentive Program applications that exceed funding maximums of $50,000 for cool roof projects and $100,000 for green roof projects up to a maximum of $500,000 in total, providing there is available funding within the Eco-Roof Reserve Fund to meet all grant obligations and operating requirements. Real Estate and Property Acquisitions/Leases 14. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve real estate transactions to an upper financial limit of $50 million, where such transaction is for housing, shelter, transit purposes, critical capital infrastructure projects, or another time sensitive proposal, providing there is available funding. 15. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and/or the Division Head responsible for the proposed tenants' programs, authority to approve initial Community Space Tenancy leases with new tenants who do not already occupy space pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy or the Below Market Rent Policy, provided the tenant meets the criteria of the Community Space Tenancy Policy and that any financial implications have been included in the 2022 Council Approved Budgets for the relevant divisions. 16. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to amend Purchase Order number 6048942, issued to Buttcon Limited/Atlas Corporation Joint Venture for the construction of the new St. Lawrence Market North Building in the additional amount in an amount not exceeding $5,000,000 (net of all applicable taxes), as a result of changes to the design scope requested by Court Services that were mandated by the Ontario Court of Justice, as identified and adopted in Item 2022.GL22.14. Pipelines 17. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to: a. instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in applications made to the National Energy Board to abandon decommissioned pipelines, where the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, determines that an intervention is needed to protect the City's interests; and b. enter into agreements and provide consents or directions concerning the abandonment or removal of pipelines underlying City roads. Applications to the Ontario Energy Board 18. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in third-party applications to the Ontario Energy Board or to participate in consultations and stakeholder engagements on policy initiatives initiated by the Ontario Energy Board, where the City Manager determines, after consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and any impacted Divisions, that such intervention or participation is needed to protect or advance the City's interests. Attendance at Hearings on Appeals of Committee of Adjustment 19. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor (with the exception that during the period from August 1, 2022 to the day after Voting Day 2022, inclusive, the delegation shall be to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, after consultation with the City Solicitor); the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and the City Solicitor shall be authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Arbitration of Contractual Claims; Payment of Arbitration Award Amounts; and Entering into Settlements of Contractual and Expropriations Act Claims 20. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager, to submit contractual disputes of $500,000 or less to arbitration, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager to agree to arbitration of contractual disputes, on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 21. City Council direct that the authority to agree to arbitration includes the authority to execute agreements regarding the terms under which any arbitration shall be conducted, including appeal rights or that the arbitration award be final and binding, and the authority to discontinue or settle such arbitrations where it is concluded by the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager that it is reasonable to do so. 22. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor to settle any legal action for any claim where the amount to be recovered, exclusive of interest or costs, is $500,000 or less, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager to settle any contractual disputes on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 23. City Council direct that the authority to settle claims contained in Part 22 above include authority to settle claims even where no formal legal action has been commenced and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. 24. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager and operating Division Head or Deputy City Manager, to approve budget adjustments to satisfy any arbitration award or settlement reached pursuant to the authority contained in Parts 21 and 22 above, providing there is available funding. 25. City Council delegate to the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City, Agency, Board and Commission officials, as the case may be, the authority to settle claims under the Expropriations Act, provided that funds have been provided in an operating or capital budget. Site Plan Applications/Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals 26. Where a Ward Councillor has in writing requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to submit a site plan application to the appropriate Community Council and City Council for approval, City Council re-delegate to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, the authority to approve such site plan application or, where there is an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of such site plan application, the authority to instruct the City Solicitor on what position to take at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Agreements with First Nations re: Archeological Assessments 27. Council authorize Division Heads managing required archaeological assessments for City-led projects for which there is a pending or forthcoming request for an agreement regarding First Nations participation to negotiate and enter into an appropriate agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to the Division Head and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Application to Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development for Qualification for Service System Managers 28. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to submit an application to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development's forthcoming Request for Qualification for Service System Managers for managing the delivery of employment services in the Toronto area, which application may be a joint application with another organization, municipality or municipal service delivery organization, where the City Manager determines, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, that an application to the Request for Qualification is in the City's interests. Time Period and Reporting Back on Exercised Delegated Authorities 29. City Council direct that the delegated authorities in Parts 1 to 28 above be in effect immediately following the end of the City Council meeting on July 20, 2022 until the first scheduled regular City Council meeting of the new term, 2022-2026. 30. City Council direct the City Manager or designate to report to the appropriate standing committee in early 2023 on the exercise of any delegated authority in Parts 1 to 28 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: Delegated Authority for Procurement-Related Activities 1. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any non-competitive contract in an amount not to exceed $3 million, in accordance with the exceptions set out in Chapter 195, section 195-7.1 for non-competitive contracts, and under the condition that Council has provided funds in the operating or capital budget for that purpose. 2. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any over-expenditures of a commitment in an amount not to exceed $3 million provided that: a. City Council has provided funds in the Operating or Capital Budget for that purpose or donated funds are provided pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control; and b. Sufficient funds remain in the capital project or program's total Operating Budget. 3. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the Bid Award Panel to award any operating contracts that are up to 10 years (inclusive of any option years) provided that the pre-conditions to an award by the Bid Award Panel as set out in section 195-8.2 A and B are met. Capital and Operating Budget Adjustments 4. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to approve the following budget adjustments, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate: a. budgets between capital projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $5 million; b. operating budgets in an amount of not more than $1 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement. 5. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to amend the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration 2022 Approved Operating Budget by an amount up to $30 million, should it be required to respond to urgent demands for increased shelter capacity including in response to COVID-19 and/or increased refugee claimant arrivals with reimbursement to be sought from the federal and provincial governments. Intergovernmental and Third Party Funding Opportunities/Agreements 6. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to amend the Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for City Programs to receive new time-sensitive provincial and/or federal funding to be used in 2022 and to adjust associated budgets, service levels and complement in order to commence spending and reflect any necessary changes in an amount that may exceed the value identified in Recommendation 2, including but not limited to any funding associated with response to and recovery from COVID-19. 7. City Council authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to take actions as required to preserve the City's ability to secure intergovernmental or other third party funding opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements with other orders of government or third parties to receive such funding. 8. In addition to the authority delegated by City Council in Item CD24.7 adopted by City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into new or amend existing agreements, other than leases or other property transaction documents for which delegated authority has been granted to Corporate Real Estate Management, to open/relocate and operate shelter, shelter hotel and 24-hour respite sites to respond to urgent and unanticipated needs, including entering into any agreements or contracts for related support services, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, providing there is available and sufficient funding to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute Construction Agreements and Construction Management Agreements to negotiate, enter and execute fundraising and collaboration agreements, and to negotiate and enter into sponsorship agreements when the City wishes to sponsor an event or program aligned with City priorities, providing there are no additional net financial impacts to the City. 10. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to waive permit fees under Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges for non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. 11. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute nominal fee licence agreements for terms not longer than one year, with non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. Receipt and Expenditure of Donations 12. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to accept and spend donations which exceed the limit of $50,000 (as per the Donations Policy) only if the receiving Program has the capacity to meet the initial or ongoing costs and obligations associated with the donation and to accept and spend sponsorships which exceed the limit of $500,000 (as per the Sponsorship Policy). Eco-Roof Incentive Program Applications 13. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to approve Eco-Roof Incentive Program applications that exceed funding maximums of $50,000 for cool roof projects and $100,000 for green roof projects up to a maximum of $500,000 in total, providing there is available funding within the Eco-Roof Reserve Fund to meet all grant obligations and operating requirements. Real Estate and Property Acquisitions/Leases 14. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve real estate transactions to an upper financial limit of $50 million, where such transaction is for housing, shelter, transit purposes, critical capital infrastructure projects, or another time sensitive proposal, providing there is available funding. 15. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and/or the Division Head responsible for the proposed tenants' programs, authority to approve initial Community Space Tenancy leases with new tenants who do not already occupy space pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy or the Below Market Rent Policy, provided the tenant meets the criteria of the Community Space Tenancy Policy and that any financial implications have been included in the 2022 Council Approved Budgets for the relevant divisions. 16. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to amend Purchase Order number 6048942, issued to Buttcon Limited / Atlas Corporation Joint Venture for the construction of the new St. Lawrence Market North Building in the additional amount in an amount not exceeding $5,000,000 (net of all applicable taxes), as a result of changes to the design scope requested by Court Services that were mandated by the Ontario Court of Justice, as identified and adopted in GL22.14. Pipelines 17. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services to: a. instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in applications made to the National Energy Board to abandon decommissioned pipelines, where the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services, determines that an intervention is needed to protect the City's interests; and b. enter into agreements and provide consents or directions concerning the abandonment or removal of pipelines underlying City roads. Applications to the Ontario Energy Board 18. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in third-party applications to the Ontario Energy Board or to participate in consultations and stakeholder engagements on policy initiatives initiated by the Ontario Energy Board, where the City Manager determines, after consultation with the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and any impacted Divisions, that such intervention or participation is needed to protect or advance the City's interests. Attendance at Hearings on Appeals of Committee of Adjustment 19. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor (with the exception that during the period from August 1, 2022 to the day after Voting Day 2022, inclusive, the delegation shall be to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate, after consultation with the City Solicitor); the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and the City Solicitor shall be authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Arbitration of Contractual Claims; Payment of Arbitration Award Amounts; and Entering into Settlements of Contractual and Expropriations Act Claims 20. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager, to submit contractual disputes of $500,000 or less to arbitration, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager to agree to arbitration of contractual disputes, on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 21. City Council direct that the authority to agree to arbitration include the authority to execute agreements regarding the terms under which any arbitration shall be conducted, including appeal rights or that the arbitration award be final and binding, and the authority to discontinue or settle such arbitrations where it is concluded by the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager that it is reasonable to do so. 22. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor to settle any legal action for any claim where the amount to be recovered, exclusive of interest or costs, is $500,000 or less, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager to settle any contractual disputes on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 23. City Council direct that the authority to settle claims contained in recommendation 22 include authority to settle claims even where no formal legal action has been commenced and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. 24. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager and operating Division Head or Deputy City Manager, to approve budget adjustments to satisfy any arbitration award or settlement reached pursuant to the authority contained in recommendations 21 and 22, providing there is available funding. 25. City Council delegate to the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City, Agency, Board and Commission officials, as the case may be, the authority to settle claims under the Expropriations Act, provided that funds have been provided in an operating or capital budget. Site Plan Applications/Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals 26. Where a Ward Councillor has in writing requested the Chief Planner to submit a site plan application to the appropriate Community Council and City Council for approval, City Council re-delegate to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate, the authority to approve such site plan application or, where there is an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of such site plan application, the authority to instruct the City Solicitor on what position to take at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Agreements with First Nations re: Archeological Assessments 27. Council authorize Division Heads managing required archaeological assessments for City-led projects for which there is a pending or forthcoming request for an agreement regarding First Nations participation to negotiate and enter into an appropriate agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to the Division Head and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Application to Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development for Qualification for Service System Managers 28. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to submit an application, to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development's forthcoming Request for Qualification for Service System Managers for managing the delivery of employment services in the Toronto area, which application may be a joint application with another organization, municipality or municipal service delivery organization, where the City Manager determines, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, that an application to the Request for Qualification is in the City's interests. Time Period and Reporting Back on Exercised Delegated Authorities 29. City Council direct that the delegated authorities in Parts 1 to 28 above be in effect immediately following the end of the City Council meeting on July 20, 2022 until the first scheduled regular City Council meeting of the new term, 2022-2026. 30. City Council direct the City Manager or designate to report to the appropriate standing committee in early 2023 on the exercise of any delegated authority in Parts 1 to 28 above.
MM47.4adopted
In May 2015, Powerhouse Corporation (Powerhouse) submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a new liquor licence at 11 Polson Street, while continuing to operate under an existing liquor licence for the property issued to a company called Maya Corp. (Maya). The City, the Toronto Island Noise Committee and the York Quay Residents' Association objected to the Powerhouse application, and following a 17 day hearing at the Licence Appeal Tribunal throughout 2017, a new liquor licence was approved by the Licence Appeal Tribunal that contained 8 conditions attached to it. One condition prohibits any amplified sound on, or directed to the outdoor licenced area, at any time. Powerhouse appealed the decision to the Divisional Court in order to have the outdoor noise condition removed from the licence. The appeal was denied and affirmed by the Court of the Appeal. The Powerhouse liquor licence was never issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as Powerhouse has continued to operate the Rebel Nightclub and the Cabana Pool Bar at 11 Polson Street under the Maya liquor licence that permits amplified outdoor noise between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Residents of the Toronto Islands and Ward 14 continue to be disturbed by noise from outdoor events at the Cabana Pool Bar. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently issued a Notice of Proposal to add the 8 conditions imposed on the Powerhouse liquor licence to the Maya licence and to review the current conditions attached to this licence. On May 24, 2022, Maya appealed the Notice of Proposal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal and a Case Conference has been scheduled on August 25, 2022. The City has been a party to all liquor licence proceedings for this site at the former Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Board and the Licence Appeal Tribunal since 2005. This Motion is to instruct the City Solicitor to bring a Motion to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to become an added party to the current Notice of Proposal appeal proceedings, and if successful, to support the Notice of Proposal to add the 8 new conditions to the licence. Urgent consideration is being requested as a Case Conference is scheduled at the Licence Appeal Tribunal on August 25, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward a Motion to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to obtain party status in the appeal of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Notice of Proposal to add new conditions to the Maya Corp. liquor licence and review the current conditions attached to this licence for the premises at 11 Polson Street. 2. If successful in obtaining party status, City Council direct the City Solicitor to support the Notice of Proposal to add the new conditions to the liquor licence at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and City Council direct the City Solicitor to determine which conditions currently attached to the licence can be amended or removed, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward a Motion to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to obtain party status in the appeal of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Notice of Proposal to add new conditions to the Maya Corp. liquor licence and review the current conditions attached to this licence for the premises at 11 Polson Street. 2. If successful in obtaining party status, City Council direct the City Solicitor to support the Notice of Proposal to add the new conditions to the liquor licence at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and City Council direct the City Solicitor to determine which conditions currently attached to the licence can be amended or removed, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM47.4received
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.
CC47.5amended
Progress on the Toronto Community Crisis Service
At its February 2, 2022 meeting, Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Community Crisis Support Service pilot, and requested a report back on the implementation status. This report provides an update on the implementation to date and identifies key next steps. The Toronto Community Crisis Service has launched in four areas of the city. The new service will test a Toronto-specific, community-based approach to mental health crisis calls to 9-1-1 and 2-1-1, including those involving persons in crisis and wellness checks. The pilot is one of SafeTO's first year priority actions focused on reducing vulnerability in Toronto through proactive mental health support strategies and community-based crisis support models. The Toronto Community Crisis Service was launched in two phases, starting with the pilots in the downtown east and northeast on March 31 and April 4, 2022 respectively. This report will provide preliminary program data from these two pilots. The next phase of the pilots was launched in the downtown west pilot on July 11, and the northwest pilot on July 18. Preliminary program data from March 31 to June 18, 2022 demonstrates that the Toronto Community Crisis Service is successfully diverting person in crisis calls from a police-response to a community-based response, connecting those in crisis to appropriate community-based services, completing follow-ups and supporting clients who need ongoing case management. While additional time is needed to effectively assess the pilot's performance and impact, the Toronto Community Crisis Service has been recognized nationally, and internationally, as a transformative step in reimagining an alternative to police-response to person in crisis calls.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to adjust Toronto Community Crisis Service pilot boundaries if required within existing resources to enhance local coordination and service availability and to negotiate and enter into any agreements or amendments required to achieve this outcome. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to open the Request for Expressions of Interest process for Service expansion by December 2022, incorporating considerations from the launch of the initial four pilots, recommendations adopted by City Council from the Auditor General, and other relevant community safety considerations. 3. City Council forward the Progress on the Toronto Community Crisis Service report to the Toronto Police Services Board for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to adjust Toronto Community Crisis Service pilot boundaries if required within existing resources to enhance local coordination and service availability and to negotiate and enter into any agreements or amendments required to achieve this outcome. 2. City Council forward the Progress on the Toronto Community Crisis Service report to the Toronto Police Services Board for information.
MM47.5adopted
In 2005-2006, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation conducted a feasibility study for the expansion of Oriole Community Centre, including the onsite gymnasium. Due to lack of available funding, this aspect of the expansion was de-scoped from the expansion project that was completed in 2017. Due to the ongoing subway intensification along Sheppard Avenue East, there is a pressing need for an expanded community centre and, in particular, gymnasium space in the Don Valley Village community. Additionally, there is now available funding as a result of that intensification. This Motion requests that the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation report through the 2023 Budget process on adding this much-needed project to the 10-Year Capital Plan, to be funded through community benefit funding.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2023 Budget process on the inclusion of an expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium, to be funded from local Section 37 and Section 42 funding, as part of the 10-Year Capital Plan. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify, in collaboration with the local Councillor, potential sources of funding from local community benefit funds for the expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2023 Budget process on the inclusion of an expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium, to be funded from local Section 37 and Section 42 funding, as part of the 10-Year Capital Plan. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify, in collaboration with the local Councillor, potential sources of funding from local community benefit funds for the expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium.
RM47.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 received the following petition for information: 1. Petition regarding the proposed mixed land-use conversion on McCormack Street requests filed by all landowners, submitted by Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston, containing the signatures of approximately 93 persons.
CC47.6adopted
On May 11, 2022, City Council authorized the expropriation of parts of 2 Bloor Street East and 90 Bloor Street East for the purposes of expanding the Bloor Yonge interchange station as part of the Toronto Transit Commission ("T.T.C.") Bloor Yonge Capacity Improvement ("B.Y.C.I") project (the "Project"). In order to meet T.T.C.'s construction timelines this report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for the partial fee simple taking from the freehold property located in the property municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East, for the purposes of the Project. This is Stage One of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. City staff will request that the Lieutenant Governor in Council make an order waiving the right of a registered owner to request a hearing of necessity, in accordance with Section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), which provides that the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, in special circumstances where the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers it necessary or expedient in the public interest to do so, direct that an intended expropriation shall proceed without a hearing. The City shall provide a copy of any order made in accordance with the Act to all registered owners. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, and the Lieutenant Governor in Council does not make an order in accordance with the Act, staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Act, will have thirty (30) days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. Staff may report back to City Council with a Stage Two report, providing details on property values and other costs. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage Two report, by registration of an expropriation plan, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act. Before the City can take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire part of the property municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East, as set out in Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Manager (the "Project Requirements") and as illustrated on the property sketch attached as Appendix B to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Manager, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements for the purposes of expanding the Bloor-Yonge interchange station as part of the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement Project, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to request the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make an order waiving the requirement for a hearing of necessity in accordance with section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, considers it necessary to maintain project timelines. 3. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in Part 2 above is made and approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve a copy of the order made under section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act on each registered owner affected by the intended expropriation. 4. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in Part 2 above is not made, or is made but is not approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire part of the property municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East, as set out in Appendix A (the "Project Requirements") and as illustrated on the property sketch attached as Appendix B, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements for the purposes of expanding the Bloor-Yonge interchange station as part of the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement Project, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to request the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make an order waiving the requirement for a hearing of necessity in accordance with section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, considers it necessary to maintain project timelines. 3. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in recommendation 2 is made and approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve a copy of the order made under section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act on each registered owner affected by the intended expropriation. 4. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in recommendation 2 is not made, or is made but is not approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
MM47.6adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 3072 Dundas Street West operating under the name Bevi Birra (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections was July 7, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bevi Birra, 3072 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bevi Birra, 3072 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM47.6received
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 July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022. July 19, 2022 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council. Mayor Tory recognized Speaker Nunziata and staff who kept the meetings goings during the last four years, especially during the pandemic. Mayor Tory thanked the technical staff, the unsung heroes, who made remote meetings possible and ensured that the public was able to continue to participate in the meetings. Mayor Tory also thanked Members of Council for their dedication and commitment these past four years and for working together during the pandemic. Mayor Tory remarked on the difficult job Speaker Nunziata had during the pandemic, from managing fully remote meetings and then hybrid meetings and thanked Speaker Nunziata for her efforts. Mayor Tory spoke of the important role the City Clerk's staff have and play during the meetings as well as the public service. Mayor Tory recognized those Members of Council who were not seeking re-election and those Members who had left City Hall for other endeavours. Mayor Tory acknowledged Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Ana Bailão and Councillor John Filion. Mayor Tory spoke of Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong's 28 years of service, the last eight years as the Deputy Mayor, and of Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong's commitment to residents of North York, his efforts to keep taxes low and find efficiencies in government. Mayor Tory spoke of Councillor Bailão's dedication to the residents of Davenport, her role as champion for affordable housing and her work as Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee. Mayor Tory spoke of Councillor Filion's 40 years of service to the residents of North York and of his efforts to spearhead changes and initiatives that have benefitted the residents of Toronto. Mayor Tory also spoke of Kristyn Wong-Tam and Michael Ford, former Members of Council, who were elected to Provincial Parliament and acknowledged their efforts to advance the interests of the residents of Toronto. Mayor Tory thanked Members of Council for working together in a constructive way during the last four years and remarked on the pride that Members should take in the management of the pandemic. Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong addressed City Council and thanked his constituents, Mayor Tory for appointing him as Deputy Mayor, noting that it was a privilege to serve in that capacity, and Members of Council for their friendship and advice. Councillor Bailão addressed City Council and thanked the people of Davenport, the civil service for their work, her colleagues for sharing their knowledge, the Mayor for his efforts the last eight years on housing, her team, supporters and her family. Councillor Filion addressed City Council and thanked his colleagues on Council, the Mayor for the climate he created at City Hall, his office staff, City staff, the City Clerk's staff who are the best all the time every year, and the people of Willowdale. Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Supernaturalz, a Toronto-based break dance crew, who were present in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to recognize City Manager, Chris Murray. Mayor Tory acknowledged the departure of Chris Murray as City Manager and that Members are sad to see him leave. Mayor Tory thanked Mr. Murray for his leadership, commitment and dedication, and noted that his collegiality made a difference. Mayor Tory remarked that Chris Murray worked every day to build public trust and confidence in government, and showed respect to the public service by going out and experiencing the jobs of the front line staff. Mayor Tory spoke of Mr. Murray's efforts in equity and inclusion as well as his support for the United Way. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of Council, thanked Chris Murray for his service to the City of Toronto, wished him well in his future endeavours and presented him with a scroll. Chris Murray thanked Mayor Tory for his kind words. Mr. Murray commented that Members have the most impossible job. Chris Murray thanked the Senior Leadership Team, staff in the City Manager's Office, the Corporate Leadership Team, Managers, Supervisors, front line staff, the Unions and his family. Chris Murray remarked that he was proud of the accomplishments of the public service. Councillor Perruzza during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Seneca @ York students enrolled in Seneca's Government Relations Certificate Program, who were present in the Chamber. July 20, 2022 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to recognize Marilyn Toft, Manager of City Council, Special Committees and By-laws on her retirement from the City. Mayor Tory said that it was an honour to acknowledge Ms. Toft's 33 years of dedicated and impeccable service to the City. Mayor Tory remarked that Marilyn Toft is the backbone of Council operations and leads her team in the monthly Council meetings. Mayor Tory advised Members of Council that Ms. Toft is the biggest publisher at the City having signed off on over 320 sets of agendas, over 320 sets of minutes and over 35,000 by-laws and you would not find one error in those records. Mayor Tory noted that Marilyn Toft is the living knowledge base of Council and has become a trusted confidant and procedural advisor to Members of Council, to her colleagues and to hundreds of officials. Mayor Tory presented a scroll to Ms. Toft. Mayor Tory called upon John Elvidge, City Clerk to address Member of Council. Mr. Elvidge said that there are three things Members of Council should know before Marilyn Toft retires: the first is that Marilyn Toft loves this great City. The second thing is that Marilyn Toft has been with Council for the highest of the highs, the lowest of the lows, for the 11 day meetings, for the 11 hour meetings and for the 11 minute meetings, and has been with Council through it all. And the third thing Members should know is that Marilyn Toft's prime directive is to help everyone do their part in the democratic process and Marilyn has mentored and trained so many staff over the years. John Elvidge requested, with Member indulgence, that Marilyn Toft address City Council. Marilyn Toft addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory for his kind words. Ms. Toft also thanked City Clerk John Elvidge for his remarks and for joining the meeting remotely from Australia. Ms. Toft remarked that she has met and worked with so many wonderful people at the City during her career, and that everyone has a common goal - we love this City and want to be part of something special, and that this is something special. Ms. Toft paid tribute to the staff in the City Clerk's Office and thanked Deputy City Clerk Kelly McCarthy, the City Clerk's management team, her own team and all the City Clerk's staff she has worked with - her family at work. Ms. Toft also thanked Speaker Nunziata, Mayor Tory and Members of Council, past and present, and said that it was a privilege to work with them. Ms. Toft recognized her husband and daughters who were present in the Chamber and thanked them for their love and support. Kelly McCarthy, Deputy City Clerk, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office thanked Marilyn Toft and presented her with flowers. Speaker Nunziata thanked Marilyn Toft for her support over the years. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council to recognize Beverly Romeo-Beeler, Auditor General. Mayor Tory thanked Ms. Romeo-Beeler and recognized the incredible work she and her team have accomplished during her tenure at the City. Mayor Tory spoke of the huge respect that Members have for Beverly Romeo-Beeler in the way she and her team go about their work. Mayor Tory commented that Beverly Romeo-Beeler has been thorough, professional and set the highest of standards for good accountable government, and publicized her findings in a way that was balanced and measured. Mayor Tory remarked that under Ms. Romeo-Beeler's leadership, her office produced over 100 audit reports, produced over 1,000 recommendations and investigated over 5,000 complaints, and the recommendations that have been put forward have saved the City over a half a billion dollars. Mayor Tory presented a scroll to Beverly Romeo-Beeler. Ms. Romeo-Beeler addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory for his remarks. Beverly Romeo-Beeler remarked that the work could not be done without the support of pillars and those pillars are Members of Council, the City Manager, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, the public service, fellow Accountability Officers and her entire staff. Ms. Romeo-Beeler thanked her husband and daughter for their support. Beverly Romeo-Beeler thanked Members of Council and said that it was an honour to serve. Tara Anderson, Assistant Auditor General and Ina Chan, Deputy Auditor General, on behalf of the staff of the Auditor General's Office, presented flowers to Ms. Romeo-Beeler. Councillor Holyday addressed City Council and said that he has had the privilege of serving on the Audit Committee for 8 years and thanked Beverly Romeo-Beeler for all that she has done and all that she taught him on how the City works. Councillor Holyday remarked that during her time at the City, Ms. Romeo-Beeler maintained her independence, said the things that needed to be said and has been the agent of change. Councillor Holyday thanked Beverly Romeo-Beeler for what she has done for the City, for what she has done for City Council, for what she had done to help maintain confidence in such a complex system and for being the catalyst of change. Councillor Filion addressed City Council and said that has been fortunate to work with Beverly Romeo-Beeler over the last few years. Councillor Filion remarked that Ms. Romeo-Beeler is one part Sherlock Holmes, one part Columbo and one part coal miner's daughter. Councillor Filion advised Members of Council of the "mummy tummy" rule that Beverly Romeo-Beeler taught him - that if your tummy doesn't feel right and your mummy would like not like it, there might be something wrong with it. Councillor Filion thank Ms. Romeo-Beeler for her service. July 21, 2022 Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed his children who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Donovan Williams, a Member of the Jamaican Parliament, who was present in the Chamber.
CC47.7amended
Declaration of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North
Rosemarie Bryan resigned the Office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North effective June 24, 2022. City Council needs to officially declare the Ward 1, Etobicoke North seat vacant.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North. 2. City Council fill the vacancy in Ward 1 in accordance with the following process: a. the City Clerk advertises the vacancy inviting any interested and qualified applicants to seek appointment to City Council; b. the City Clerk is authorized to establish the deadline for submitting the required forms to the City Clerk; c. interested persons complete a Consent of Nominee and Acknowledgement of Qualifications and provide personal identification showing their name and qualifying address within the City of Toronto; d. the City Clerk posts the names of the applicants on the City's webpage as they submit their nomination forms; e. the City Clerk submits a report with the list of applicants for publication on the agenda of a special City Council meeting to be held on August 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.; f. the agenda for the special meeting of City Council is posted no later than five (5) business days before the meeting; g. each applicant is provided the opportunity to address City Council for up to 5 minutes; h. the order in which applicants address City Council is determined by random draw conducted by the City Clerk when City Council begins its debate on the item; i. Members of City Council are entitled to ask one question of each candidate; j. City Council votes on the appointment by ballot in accordance with procedures established by the City Clerk; and k. City Council enacts a by-law confirming the appointment of the successful candidate to the office for the remainder of the term of the present Council. 3. City Council appoint Councillor Mark Grimes to the Toronto Police Services Board for a term of office until November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North. 2. City Council decide on a method to fill the vacancy.
MM47.7adopted
For the past 20 years, the Bayview Village community has been undergoing intensification as a result of the Sheppard Subway. Concord's Park Place community alone is in the process of adding thousands of new residents, including young families, to this rapidly-growing community. As part of the Park Place application, the Toronto District School Board was provided an option to receive land to build a new school next to the forthcoming Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Centre, Child Care Centre and Library. The Toronto District School Board exercised their option to receive the land, but does not have the capital funding to proceed with building a new school. As a result, this land now sits vacant and more young families who continue to move into the neighbourhood face long commutes for their kids to attend public school. In order to incentivize both the Toronto District School Board and the Province of Ontario to fast-track the development of this school, this Motion looks to leverage community benefit funding secured and received to explore the creation of a joint City-School facility on the site on Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. Preliminary conversations between the City, CreateTO and the Toronto Lands Corporations have already started but additional direction and commitment is required for further exploration.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to engage the Toronto District School Board on opportunities for a joint City-school facility at the Toronto District School Board lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the local Councillor, to identify local community benefit funding from development up to $10 million for a potential joint facility with the Toronto District School Board for the lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the outcome of engagement with the Toronto District School Board on a joint facility, and if successful, the source of community benefit funds for the City's share of such facility.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to engage the Toronto District School Board on opportunities for a joint City-school facility at the Toronto District School Board lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the local Councillor, to identify local community benefit funding from development up to $10 million for a potential joint facility with the Toronto District School Board for the lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the outcome of engagement with the Toronto District School Board on a joint facility, and if successful, the source of community benefit funds for the City's share of such facility.
RM47.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
July 19, 2022: City Council adopted the July 19, 2022 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. July 20, 2022: City Council adopted the July 20, 2022 Order Paper. July 21, 2022: City Council adopted the July 21, 2022 Order Paper. July 22, 2022: City Council adopted the July 22, 2022 Order Paper.
CC47.8adopted
Appointment of a Public Member as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board
At its meeting on June 23, 2022, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC22.1, Appointment of a Public Member as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Fareed Amin as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 21, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 14, 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 Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation 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 Fareed Amin as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 21, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 14, 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 Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Candidate's biography: Fareed Amin Fareed Amin spent over 30 years in the public service, serving at the provincial and municipal levels in Ontario and internationally. Mr. Amin served as Ontario Deputy Minister in the following: Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Energy and Infrastructure; Municipal Affairs and Housing; Consumer Services; Economic Development and Trade; and Citizenship and Immigration. Also served as Deputy City Manager, City of Toronto and CAO, Town of Collingwood.
MM47.8adopted
St. Ambrose Catholic School is undertaking a playground and outdoor field revitalization project to serve the school and surrounding community. The school's current field is largely inaccessible due to poor drainage conditions and despite ongoing maintenance, grass retention on the field is minimal. The school grounds are open for public access outside of school. Artificial turf significantly extends the usage of the field throughout the year and reduces the ongoing need to maintain real grass. This Motion seeks to direct Section 37 funds towards a new artificial turn playing field at St. Ambrose School.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 68 Daisy Avenue, (Source Account: XR3026-3700982), secured for a variety of purposes including park improvements in the Ward, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Ambrose Catholic School located at 20 Coules Court. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 68 Daisy Avenue, (Source Account: XR3026-3700982), secured for a variety of purposes including park improvements in the Ward, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Ambrose Catholic School located at 20 Coules Court. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.