Toronto City Council
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MM47.46adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds of in the amount of $50,174.00 to the Weston Historical Society for the installation of new or repair of "Welcome to Weston" signs at locations in the Weston Community. Weston was founded in 1796 shortly after Lieutenant Governor Simcoe sent his surveyors to the area north of Lake Ontario along the Humber River in 1792. One of his surveyors, John Countryman, saw the potential of the area, settled here and built a sawmill along the banks. The village grew on both sides of the river but a disastrous flood in 1850 destroyed the west bank of the river. The east side continued to prosper and with the advent of rail travel in 1856 with the Grand Trunk Railway and a stop in Weston, the village continued to prosper and grow. The next 100 years saw significant growth, with many industries flourishing including the CCM plant, Moffat Stoves, and the Kodak factory. It had its own school system, police/fire services and Mayor/Reeve. In 1914, a grant from the Carnegie Foundation in New York allowed the community to build a beautiful library which still stands today and is currently celebrating its centenary year. Our Humberstone walls are unique and very desirable! Weston was incorporated in 1881 as a town and remained so until 1967 when it was amalgamated into the City of York and January 1998 became part of City of Toronto. With over 200 years of history behind them Weston Village residents and business owner are proud of their community and want to install/repair the "Welcome to Weston" signs so they will be seen by all. Funds have been secured through a Section 37 Agreement from the development at 10 Wilby Crescent for a range of community benefits including streetscape improvements along Weston Road within the vicinity of the Site. The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,174.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands known as 10 Wilby Crescent (Source Account: XR3026-3701137), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Weston Historical Society for installing new or replacing "Welcome to Weston" signs at various locations in the Weston Community (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,174.00 be forwarded to the Weston Historical Society, subject to the Weston Historical Society signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,174.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands known as 10 Wilby Crescent (Source Account: XR3026-3701137), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Weston Historical Society for installing new or replacing "Welcome to Weston" signs at various locations in the Weston Community (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,174.00 be forwarded to the Weston Historical Society, subject to the Weston Historical Society signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC47.47adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the designated heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for this property. This is in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment application for properties at 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue that was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT"). A settlement offer for this application was accepted by City Council in February 2022. One of the conditions of this approval was that, prior to the OLT order being issued, the applicant submit and receive approval from City Council under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed alterations to the heritage building at 1913 Yonge Street and the applicant enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for this heritage property. Dating to circa 1927, the property at 1913 Yonge Street is a representative example of a main street commercial row building from the interwar period. It retains its original scale, form, and massing as a two-storey brick building with a flat roof, along with original architectural details above its storefront. It is part of a row of main street buildings at the intersection of Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue that was once the heart of the historic village of Davisville. This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street, in connection with the settlement proposal for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue to allow the construction of two residential towers with an 8 storey base building.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects Inc., submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by GBCA Architects for 1951 Yonge Street (which covers 1913-1951 Yonge Street), dated December 24, 2021, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street is also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue, the owner shall complete the following matters, or, in the event that one or more of these matters has not been completed by the owner before August 12, 2022, City Council directs the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal impose as part of the final Zoning By-law Amendment a Holding ("H") provision until such time as the outstanding matters have been completed, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum for 1951 Yonge Street (which covers 1913-1951 Yonge Street) prepared by GBCA Architects, dated December 24, 2021; and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum for 1951 Yonge Street (which covers 1913-1951 Yonge Street), prepared by GBCA Architects, dated December 24, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. Parts 2.a.1. and 2.a.2. above are required to be satisfied prior to the introduction of the bill for any Zoning By-law Amendment related to the property, unless other legal mechanisms are utilized so as to satisfy the City Solicitor that no Building Permit will be issued until such time as the Owner has entered into the Heritage Easement Agreement and registered the agreement on title; in any case, the Conservation Plan must be accepted and the Heritage Easement Agreement must be entered into and registered no later than December 9, 2022, or such later date as may be agreed by the owner and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning in writing, failing which this condition will be determined to be unfulfilled; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the properties at 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 1913 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 1913 Yonge Street, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. submit a Signage Plan for the property at 1913 Yonge Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property at 1913 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan; and 7. provide full documentation of the existing property at 1913 Yonge Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in Part 2.b.6. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 1913 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 1913 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects Inc., submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by GBCA Architects for 1951 Yonge Street (which covers 1913-1951 Yonge Street), dated December 24, 2021, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street is also subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue, the owner shall complete the following matters, or, in the event that one or more of these matters has not been completed by the owner before August 12, 2022, City Council directs the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal impose as part of the final Zoning By-law Amendment a Holding ("H") provision until such time as the outstanding matters have been completed, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum for 1951 Yonge Street (which covers 1913-1951 Yonge Street) prepared by GBCA Architects, dated December 24, 2021; and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum for 1951 Yonge Street (which covers 1913-1951 Yonge Street), prepared by GBCA Architects, dated December 24, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Recommendation 2.a.1. and 2. above are required to be satisfied prior to the introduction of the bill for any Zoning By-law Amendment related to the property, unless other legal mechanisms are utilized so as to satisfy the City Solicitor that no Building Permit will be issued until such time as the Owner has entered into the Heritage Easement Agreement and registered the agreement on title. In any case, the Conservation Plan must be accepted and the Heritage Easement Agreement must be entered into and registered no later than December 9, 2022, or such later date as may be agreed by the owner and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning in writing, failing which this condition will be determined to be unfulfilled. b. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the properties at 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue heritage property at 1913 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 1913 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 1913 Yonge Street, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan for the property at 1913 Yonge Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property at 1913 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. 7. Provide full documentation of the existing property at 1913 Yonge Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 2.b.6, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 1913 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 1913 Yonge Street.
MM47.47adopted
Completion of the City-owned site at 5200 Yonge Street to allow for a successful launch of the City-initiated Food Incubator Program there has experienced continued delays. Before it is appropriate to charge rent for the space, it should be fully ready to attract customers. Further steps, such as a plan to successfully market the program, collectively known as FLIP Kitchens, should also be in place. Because it was anticipated that the space would be fully operational at an earlier date, vendors signed agreements to provide payment for use of the space prior to it being ready. Accordingly, these payments need to be delayed until a point at which the program is fully operational and the vendors have revenue from which to make their payments.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to provide rent abatement for the additional rent payable from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 in the total amount of $79,617 by the tenants, Da Endz Restaurant Inc., Chic Peas Vegan Cuisine Incorporated, Teta's Kitchen Inc., Bunhaus Eats Inc. at 5200 Yonge Street and extend the lease term for a further period of six (6) months. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to ensure that all outstanding improvements to the facility and all other planned supports for the vendors are in place as soon as possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to provide rent abatement for the additional rent payable from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 in the total amount of $79,617 by the tenants, Da Endz Restaurant Inc., Chic Peas Vegan Cuisine Incorporated, Teta's Kitchen Inc., Bunhaus Eats Inc. at 5200 Yonge Street and extend the lease term for a further period of six (6) months. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to ensure that all outstanding improvements to the facility and all other planned supports for the vendors are in place as soon as possible.
CC47.48amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 462 Wellington Street West, in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site. This report also recommends that City Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for this property. The property at 462 Wellington Street West is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. It is also considered as contributing within the Council-approved King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (under appeal). At its meeting on May 11 and 12, 2022, City Council issued a Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for this property. The property at 462 Wellington Street West is situated on the north side of Wellington Street West between Portland Street and Spadina Avenue in the King-Spadina neighbourhood. It contains the Northrop & Lyman Co. Building, a five-storey factory/warehouse type building that was constructed in 1917 for Northrop & Lyman Co. Ltd. This application proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit a 15-storey (50 metres) mixed-use building with office, retail and senior's retirement residential uses, including a total of 134 independent, assisted living and memory care dwelling units and suites. The existing heritage building at 462 Wellington Street West is on the west portion of the site currently occupied with office uses. The heritage building is proposed to be conserved entirely and in situ and re-used for office purposes with retail uses at grade. The proposal includes a total of 23,053 square metres of gross floor area, of which 7,850 square metres is proposed for non-residential uses. A Privately-Owned and Publicly-Accessible Open Space (POPS) is proposed at the north end of the site.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property to permit a 15-storey (50 metres) mixed-use building with office, retail and senior's retirement residential uses at 462 Wellington Street West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 14, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Philip Goldsmith, dated April 14, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. that the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 462 Wellington Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 14, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Philip Goldsmith, dated April 14, 2022, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 462 Wellington Street West, prepared by Philip Goldsmith, dated April 14, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. Parts 1.b.1. and 1.b.2. above are required to be satisfied prior to the introduction of the bill for any Zoning By-law Amendment related to the property, unless other legal mechanisms are utilized so as to satisfy the City Solicitor that no Building Permit, with the exception of demolition, shoring and building permits for construction of a trench, hydro vault/mechanical room and related matters to facilitate expansion of the Enwave network, will be issued until such time as the Owner has entered into the Heritage Easement Agreement and registered the agreement on title; in any case, the Conservation Plan must be accepted and the Heritage Easement Agreement must be entered into and registered no later than December 9, 2022, or such later date as may be agreed by the owner and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning in writing, failing which this condition will be determined to be unfulfilled; and 4. withdraw their appeal(s) of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals; c. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 462 Wellington Street West, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 462 Wellington Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 1.b.1. above; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.d.3. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 462 Wellington Street West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 462 Wellington Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property to permit a 15-storey (50 metres) mixed-use building with office, retail and senior's retirement residential uses at 462 Wellington Street West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 14, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Philip Goldsmith, dated April 14, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 462 Wellington Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 14, 2022, prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Philip Goldsmith, dated April 14, 2022, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 462 Wellington Street West, prepared by Philip Goldsmith, dated April 14, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Recommendation b.1. and 2. above are required to be satisfied prior to the introduction of the bill for any Zoning By-law Amendment related to the property, unless other legal mechanisms are utilized so as to satisfy the City Solicitor that no Building Permit will be issued until such time as the Owner has entered into the Heritage Easement Agreement and registered the agreement on title. In any case, the Conservation Plan must be accepted and the Heritage Easement Agreement must be entered into and registered no later than December 9, 2022, or such later date as may be agreed by the owner and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning in writing, failing which this condition will be determined to be unfulfilled. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 462 Wellington Street West, the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 462 Wellington Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 1.b.1. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 462 Wellington Street West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 462 Wellington Street West.
MM47.48adopted
The purpose of this technical Motion is to permit the applicant the opportunity to request minor deviations from the Zoning By-law in order to accommodate revisions, based on discussions with the Armenian Community Centre and St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, while also ensuring staff meet the deadline to secure the previously committed community benefits.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the owner, may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific Zoning By-law for the lands at 2450 Victoria Park Avenue before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific by-law comes into effect.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, recommends that: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the owner, may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific Zoning By-law for the lands at 2450 Victoria Park Avenue before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific by-law comes into effect.
CC47.49adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the current dwelling and the design of a replacement structure located at 12-14 Bishop Street in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property is a designated property under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and is located within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District (YHHCD). The proposal is to demolish the existing 2½-storey building at 12-14 Bishop Street containing two semi-detached dwellings and to construct a new detached three-storey dwelling. The existing structure at 12-14 Bishop satisfies the required policy criteria in the District Plan for permitted demolition: it is structurally unsound, has minimal heritage value, is not essential to the heritage character of the area, and the replacement building complies with the District Plan guidelines and zoning.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 14 Bishop Street, located within the Yorkville Hazelton Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 14 Bishop Street as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc., dated April 19, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans; and b. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 14 Bishop Street including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. photo documentation of the existing structure at 12-14 Bishop Street; and 2. final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and Landscape Plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc. dated April 19, 2022, and in accordance with the Yorkville Hazelton Heritage Conservation District Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 14 Bishop Street, located within the Yorkville Hazelton Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 14 Bishop Street as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc., dated April 19, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans. b. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 14 Bishop Street including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. Photo documentation of the existing structure at 12-14 Bishop Street. 2. Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and Landscape Plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc. dated April 19, 2022, and in accordance with the Yorkville Hazelton Heritage Conservation District Plan.
MM47.49adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute by $124,475 of Section 37 funds, to fund the Toronto District School Board for the Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School Yard Revitalization. In the absence of a City park in the vicinity, the Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School grounds serve that purpose for the wider community. The Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by Council states: Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution. Section 37 and Section 45 funds have been secured and received from various developments in the vicinity of the School for parkland improvements and/or may be redirected to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. The Community Access Agreement to be signed by the Toronto District School Board will contain provisions governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and access to the revitalized grounds at Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School. The Community Access Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the local Councillor.
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 $124,475 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the following development: a. 500 Dupont Street, secured for parkland improvements in the neighbourhood (Source Account: 220096), in the amount of $107,756; and b. 275 Albany Avenue and 420 Dupont Street, secured in the amount of $16,718 (Source Account: XR3026-3701051). 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Palmerston Public School, for a term of 15 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and addressing community access to the playground facilities. 5. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $124,475 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the following development: a. 500 Dupont Street, secured for parkland improvements in the neighbourhood (Source Account: 220096), in the amount of $107,756; and b. 275 Albany Avenue and 420 Dupont Street, secured in the amount of $16,718 (Source Account: XR3026-3701051). 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Palmerston Public School, for a term of 15 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and addressing community access to the playground facilities. 5. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities.
CC47.50adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of a "C" rated building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD), and approve the design of a replacement house located at 31 Nanton Avenue in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The SRHCD Plan allows for the demolition of a "C" rated building provided that the replacement building design complies with the SRHCD Plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three-storey detached house meets the general intent of the SRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context. The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 31 Nanton Avenue, a "C" rated structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 31 Nanton Avenue as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by ERA Architects on April 25th, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans; b. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 31 Nanton Avenue including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. photo documentation of the existing structure at 31 Nanton Avenue; and 2. final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by ERA Architects on April 25th, 2022 and the SRHCD Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 31 Nanton Avenue, a "C" rated structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 31 Nanton Avenue as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by ERA Architects on April 25th, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans. b. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 31 Nanton Avenue including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. Photo documentation of the existing structure at 31 Nanton Avenue. 2. Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by ERA Architects on April 25th, 2022 and the SRHCD Plan.
MM47.50adopted
This Motion asks City Council to request staff to consider a $60,000 annual funding contribution to Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine as part of the 2023 Budget process. Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine is an all-volunteer charity with First Responders who are highly trained, Accredited Members of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary supporting the Beaches community every year, savings lives on the water. Established in 2012, Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine's primary mission is to actively support boating and water safety in the Greater Toronto Area by assisting people in distress and danger, and preventing loss of life and damage to property through on-water surveillance, education and outreach programs. With 31 boating clubs and almost 100,000 people in, on and around the water in the summer season, the need for water safety support in the Greater Toronto Area is very high. In 2021, Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine completed almost 100 shifts with 16 rescues and close to 40 lives saved. Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine receives no financial support from the City or Province while Volunteer Units in other municipalities including Pickering and Oakville receive substantial funding. Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine, a self-funded organization to date, is seeking consideration for $60,000 in annual operating funding to remain sustainable in order to provide continued water safety support.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to consider an annual funding contribution for Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine (T-SAR) as part of the 2023 Budget process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to consider an annual funding contribution for Toronto Search and Rescue - Marine (T-SAR) as part of the 2023 Budget process.
MM47.51adopted
As a destination for meetings, conventions and trade shows, Toronto is a very desirable location, but is becoming less competitive in the eyes of the event planners. Consultations and market research indicate this is due to insufficient contiguous, modernized meeting and event space, and the necessary amount of supporting hotel room blocks. As a result, Toronto is losing valuable economic impact from meetings, conventions and trade shows to equivalent or smaller jurisdictions. That affects multiple sectors including hotels, restaurants, retail, transportation, event production services and entertainment. Additionally, local industries aligned to the focus or purpose of events that locate elsewhere lose incalculable opportunities to build relationships, be showcased, and do business. Visitor spending - including the important meetings segment - is a powerful economic driver for Toronto, generating more than $10 billion in economic activity in 2019 across a diverse range and types of businesses. Potential opportunities for future visitation, workforce development and foreign direct investment, related to hosting large meetings, conventions and trade shows should be prioritized for support as the City recovers from the effects of COVID-19 and sets a foundation for sustained economic growth. The City of Toronto has a significant role to play in supporting the optimization of infrastructure for meetings and events by consulting with key stakeholders to identify current and long-term challenges, needs, opportunities, and trends, working with them to enable and advocate for a supported collective vision based on market intelligence.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to work with stakeholders and relevant City divisions and agencies, with consideration through the 2023 Budget process, and to submit a report in the second quarter of 2023 to undertake research, as appropriate, in order to identify actions to be implemented to advance Toronto's position as a leading destination for meetings, conventions and trade shows.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to work with stakeholders and relevant City divisions and agencies, with consideration through the 2023 Budget process, and to submit a report in the second quarter of 2023 to undertake research, as appropriate, in order to identify actions to be implemented to advance Toronto's position as a leading destination for meetings, conventions and trade shows.
MM47.52adopted
In 2021, Zoning By-law 569-2013 was amended to permit a mixed-use development on the property municipally known as 33-45 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue, consisting of a 29-storey tower with an overall permitted height of 125.1 metres. The applicant has since requested minor changes to the height regulated by the By-law as a result of construction related matters, without any corresponding increase in the gross floor area, and is seeking variances to permit this additional height. This Motion is urgent because construction is set to begin. City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application is required to allow this project to proceed to the next stage of the Site Plan Application process. This resolution is not intended to, and does not, relay City Council's endorsement of the merits of the minor variance application, but simply ensures that the applicant can continue to advance staff review and planning approvals in a timely manner during the Council election break.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit an application for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 33-45 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue for relief from site-specific Zoning By-law 687-2021, in order to vary development standards related to building height on the development site.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit an application for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 33-45 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue for relief from site-specific Zoning By-law 687-2021, in order to vary development standards related to building height on the development site.
MM47.53amended
At the time that City Council considered this matter, the Owner proposed to convey the six new affordable rental housing units to the City in fee simple. City Council accepted that proposal and instructed staff to secure the conveyance in necessary agreements. The site has now been sold to a rental housing provider. In the context of a rental building, City Staff have advised it may be more feasible to secure the new affordable rental housing units as units that are rented to a not-for-profit operator or to the City, rather than as a fee simple conveyance to the City. These recommendations allow for the flexibility needed to secure new affordable rental housing units for the City at the above noted site. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item CC36.12 (October 1 and 4, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 7 of City Council's decision.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.CC36.12 by: a. deleting Part 7.a.vi. and replacing it with the following: vi. the design, construction, and finishing and conveyance in fee simple of six (6) affordable housing units with a minimum floor area of 427 square metres (4,600 square feet) within the approved development at 6 Dawes Road by the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided that the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units are located in a building for which an approval pursuant to the Condominium Act is requested, including: 1. the conveyance of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be at no cost to the City, in fee simple, prior to first occupancy of the any building on the Site; 2. the owner and the City entering into one or more Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the Affordable Housing Units, prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the phase of development within which the units are to be provided, and the Agreements of Purchase and Sale will be assignable by the City at no additional cost; 3. the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be comprised of at least three 1-bedroom units with a minimum size of 50 square metres (540 square feet), two 2-bedroom units with a minimum size of 87 square metres (936 square feet), and one 3-bedroom unit with a minimum size of 100 square metres (1,076 square feet); 4. the Affordable Rental Housing Units will have access to all building facilities and amenities on the same terms and conditions as all the other residents; and 5. on, or prior to, the conveyance of the Affordable Rental Housing Units, the City and the owner enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Affordable Housing Units; or; b. adding a new Part 7.a.vii. as follows: vii. the owner shall provide and maintain six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units on the lands at 6 Dawes Road for a minimum period of ninety-nine (99) years commencing from the date of the final approval of the Amending By-laws, in accordance with the following, provided that the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units are located in a building the remainder of which (the "Remainder of the Building") is also comprised of rental dwelling units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area that is no less than 427 square metres (4600 square feet); 2. at least three (3) of the new affordable rental dwelling units shall be one-bedroom rental units with a minimum unit size that is no less than 50 square metres (540 square feet); 3. at least two (2) of the new affordable rental dwelling units shall be two-bedroom rental units with minimum unit size that is no less than 87 square metres (936 square feet); 4. at least one (1) of the new affordable rental dwelling units shall be a three-bedroom rental unit with minimum unit size that is no less than 100 square metres (1,067 square feet); 5. the location and layouts of the new affordable rental dwelling units within the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 6. the owner shall provide and maintain the new affordable rental dwelling units as secured rental housing for a minimum period of ninety-nine (99) years commencing from the date of the final approval of the Amending By-laws; during such secured rental period, no affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit or to convert any affordable rental dwelling unit to a non-residential rental purpose; and upon the expiration of the secured rental period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise; 7. the owner shall provide and maintain all six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Official Plan, for a minimum period of 99 years, during which the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any tenant of a new affordable rental dwelling unit shall not exceed one (1) times the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent Rental Market Survey; and 8. notwithstanding Part 7.a.vii.7. above, after the first year of occupancy of an affordable rental dwelling unit, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any first tenant or new tenant of a new affordable rental dwelling unit may be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether such guideline is applicable to the unit under the Residential Tenancies Act or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends; 9. the owner shall use the City's Centralized Access Plan to advertise the units and select tenants and shall develop and implement an Access Plan in consultation with and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; 10. the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the lands are available and ready for occupancy; 11. the owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; 12. the owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwellings units with laundry facilities on the same basis as other residents of the development at no extra charge; and 13. the owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with access to permanent and visitor vehicular and bicycle parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; and 14. the owner agrees to maintain the rental tenure of the Remainder of the Building in which the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units on the lands at 6 Dawes Road, without application to convert or demolish for at least ninety-nine (99) years commencing from the date of the final approval of the Amending By-laws, more particularly no rental dwelling unit in the Remainder of the Building shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any rental dwelling unit or to convert any rental dwelling unit in the Remainder of the Building to a non-residential rental purpose; and upon the expiration of the ninety-nine (99) year period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise. 2. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the Owner may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific zoning by-law(s) for the lands at 6 Dawes Road before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of said site specific by-law(s) come into effect.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item CC36.12 by: a. deleting Part 7.a.vi and replacing it with the following: vi. the design, construction, and finishing and conveyance in fee simple of six (6) affordable housing units with a minimum floor area of 427 square metres (4,600 square feet) within the approved development at 6 Dawes Road by the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided that the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units are located in a building for which an approval pursuant to the Condominium Act is requested, including: 1. the conveyance of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be at no cost to the City, in fee simple, prior to first occupancy of the any building on the Site; 2. the owner and the City entering into one or more Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the Affordable Housing Units, prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the phase of development within which the units are to be provided, and the Agreements of Purchase and Sale will be assignable by the City at no additional cost; 3. the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be comprised of at least three 1-bedroom units with a minimum size of 50 square metres (540 square feet), two 2-bedroom units with a minimum size of 87 square metres (936 square feet), and one 3-bedroom unit with a minimum size of 100 square metres (1,076 square feet); 4. the Affordable Rental Housing Units will have access to all building facilities and amenities on the same terms and conditions as all the other residents; and 5. on, or prior to, the conveyance of the Affordable Rental Housing Units, the City and the owner enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Affordable Housing Units; or b. adding a new Part 7.a.vii as follows: vii. the owner shall provide and maintain six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units on the lands at 6 Dawes Road for a minimum period of ninety-nine (99) years commencing from the date of the final approval of the Amending By-laws, in accordance with the following, provided that the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units are located in a building the remainder of which (the "Remainder of the Building") is also comprised of rental dwelling units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area that is no less than 427 square metres (4600 square feet); 2. at least three (3) of the new affordable rental dwelling units shall be one-bedroom rental units with a minimum unit size that is no less than 50 square metres (540 square feet); 3. at least two (2) of the new affordable rental dwelling units shall be two-bedroom rental units with minimum unit size that is no less than 87 square metres (936 square feet); 4. at least one (1) of the new affordable rental dwelling units shall be a three-bedroom rental unit with minimum unit size that is no less than 100 square metres (1,067 square feet); 5. the location and layouts of the new affordable rental dwelling units within the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 6. the owner shall provide and maintain the new affordable rental dwelling units as secured rental housing for a minimum period of ninety-nine (99) years commencing from the date of the final approval of the Amending By-laws; during such secured rental period, no affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit or to convert any affordable rental dwelling unit to a non-residential rental purpose; and upon the expiration of the secured rental period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise; 7. the owner shall provide and maintain all six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Official Plan, for a minimum period of 99 years, during which the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any tenant of a new affordable rental dwelling unit shall not exceed one (1) times the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent Rental Market Survey; and 8. notwithstanding Part 7.a.vii.7. above, after the first year of occupancy of an affordable rental dwelling unit, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any first tenant or new tenant of a new affordable rental dwelling unit may be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether such guideline is applicable to the unit under the Residential Tenancies Act or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends; 9. the owner shall use the City's Centralized Access Plan to advertise the units and select tenants and shall develop and implement an Access Plan in consultation with and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; 10. the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the lands are available and ready for occupancy; 11. the owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; 12. the owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwellings units with laundry facilities on the same basis as other residents of the development at no extra charge; and 13. the owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with access to permanent and visitor vehicular and bicycle parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; and 14. the owner agrees to maintain the rental tenure of the Remainder of the Building in which the six (6) new affordable rental dwelling units on the lands at 6 Dawes Road, without application to convert or demolish for at least ninety-nine (99) years commencing from the date of the final approval of the Amending By-laws, more particularly no rental dwelling unit in the Remainder of the Building shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any rental dwelling unit or to convert any rental dwelling unit in the Remainder of the Building to a non-residential rental purpose; and upon the expiration of the ninety-nine (99) year period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise.
MM47.54adopted
The Yonge-Dundas Square Board includes, among others, 1 member nominated by the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall and 2 members of the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area nominated by the Business Improvement Area. The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall has nominated a new member to represent them on the Yonge-Dundas Square Board. In addition, the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area has nominated one new member. Nominations to this Board are typically considered by the Civic Appointments Committee. However, the Committee has no more meetings scheduled for this term of Council. The purpose of this Motion is have City Council appoint two new public members nominated by their respective organizations so they may become members of the Yonge-Dundas Square Board. This will support the Board in continuing to carry out its mandate and ensure that quorum is met.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Dan McAllister as a representative of the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 19, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint Erin Smyth as the representative of the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office beginning August 1, 2022 and ending July 19, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Clerk: 1. City Council appoint Dan McAllister as a representative of the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 19, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint Erin Smyth as the representative of the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office beginning August 1, 2022 and ending July 19, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.
MM47.55referred
Sustainable emergency shelter services by the City that can meet its long-term shelter plan goals under the Housing and Homelessness Plan, need to both centre its objectives on the health and well-being of individuals that are homeless and be financially prudent in order to help the greatest number of individuals. The City's process of contracting for hotel rooms, which allowed the overspending of $13 million dollars, and continues to pay retail day rates for hotel rooms instead of for long-term transitional housing, undermines the ability to meet the City's own objectives. The expense is taking resources that could be used in different ways to help more people that are currently without housing options.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, referred Motion MM47.55 to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to work with the Medical Officer of Health to ensure all current and future shelters provides a safe and healthy environment for all and to report back to City Council on the success rate of its strategy in helping transition individuals into transitional or permanent housing. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to: a. develop an immediate strategy to transition away from shelter services in hotels commencing with the hotel operators that have invoiced and charged the City of Toronto for services not in accordance with the express terms of contract, as found by the City's Auditor report on Item 2022.AU12.2; and b. prioritize within the strategy a plan to develop alternate forms of shelters, including creating additional transitional housing to address homelessness. 3. City Council immediately revoke the delegated authority for the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into or alter agreements with shelter providers without City Council approval.
MM47.56adopted
In 2014 City Council adopted the Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative which established a vision for the Carlaw and Dundas community a former industrial area in the City's East End that has transformed into a vibrant mixed-use creative and cultural hub of workers, social enterprises and residents. The Carlaw + Dundas Community Initiative identified priority projects and strategies to implement improvements to public realm. These included the Carlaw + Dundas Triangle, a gateway to Jimmie Simpson Park, a signalized crosswalk on Carlaw Avenue, north of Colgate Avenue, the Boston Avenue Pathway and the development of Badgerow Parkette. Celebrating the rich industrial history underpinned every aspect of the initiative and in June 2018 the Dundas + Carlaw Heritage Plaque District was launched. Comprising ten plaques and a self-guided tour, it is the City's first Heritage Plaque District. The following year, Heritage Toronto launched their first digital tour, Dundas + Carlaw: Made in Toronto, providing an in-depth exploration of the neighbourhood. In 2020, the gateway to Jimmie Simpson Park and the Carlaw + Dundas Triangle featuring Pierre Poussin's stunning Signature Marker, a 9.2 metre-high obelisk were completed. Badgerow Parkette is currently under construction and will be completed in late July of this year. The importance of public spaces in creating a livable urban environment where businesses and people will want to work and live is evident. The public realm, recognizes the importance of a well-designed, high quality network of public spaces as an essential part of City-building and while much work has been undertaken to address that goal more needs to be done. These funds will be used to revitalize two streetscape projects - the Boston Avenue Pathway and Boulevard Improvements adjacent to the Printing Factory Lofts at Carlaw Avenue and Boston Avenue. The Boston Avenue Pathway which was a former rail spur that is now a treed boulevard within the public right-of-way that does not have sidewalks. Staff in Transportation Services/Neighbourhood Improvement are proposing woodland plantings to better utilize this informal green space and prevent damage to the existing trees and a pollinator garden for the Boulevard located at Carlaw Avenue and Boston Avenue.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, to increase project CTP422-04 (Neighbourhood Improvements) by $55,000 with cash flow commitments in 2023, in order to undertake streetscape improvements in the Dundas and Carlaw community; fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 319 Carlaw Avenue, which has been secured for a variety of purposes including public realm improvements, in the following amounts: a. $12,189.89 from Source Account: XR3026-3700368; b. $10,970.42 from Source Account: XR3026-3700369; c. $1,461.34 from Source Account: XR3026-3700370; d. $8,056.94 from Source Account: XR3026-3700371; and e. $22,321.41 from Source Account: XR3026-3700374.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, to increase project CTP422-04 (Neighbourhood Improvements) by $55,000 with cash flow commitments in 2023, in order to undertake streetscape improvements in the Dundas and Carlaw community; fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 319 Carlaw Avenue, which has been secured for a variety of purposes including public realm improvements, in the following amounts: a. $12,189.89 from Source Account: XR3026-3700368; b. $10,970.42 from Source Account: XR3026-3700369; c. $1,461.34 from Source Account: XR3026-3700370; d. $8,056.94 from Source Account: XR3026-3700371; and e. $22,321.41 from Source Account: XR3026-3700374.
MM47.57adopted
Housing affordability, accessibility and availability are issues across the City of Toronto. With 80 percent of renters in Toronto being 20-24 years of age, the housing crisis disproportionately impacts postsecondary students, especially low-income Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour students, for whom it can be extremely challenging to access adequate and affordable housing options. For many students, accessing housing in Toronto and near to their university, requires that they work multiple jobs, or live in unsafe, illegal and overcrowded housing conditions. Consequently, these housing challenges place students at high risk of a reduced well-being, quality of life and academic success as well as increased experiences of intense mental health issues, vulnerability and homelessness. On December 8, 2020, Planning and Housing Committee adopted a motion directing staff to lead and report back on discussions with post-secondary institutions regarding safe and legal housing for students. However, the student housing crisis continues to be exacerbated by the reduced visibility of student voices in discourses related to housing, a lack of intergovernmental attention to student issues, as well as the privatization of student housing. With Toronto's universities having become reliant on the private sector in conceiving and developing student-specific housing options, the development of more luxury condo-style dorms has become the focus, creating a student housing market that is unaffordable and inaccessible. This can be especially difficult for low-income Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour students, who are excluded from accessing student-specific housing on and off campus. Key strategic priorities identified in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan ("HousingTO Plan") includes preventing homelessness and improving pathways to housing stability for residents across the City; ensuring well-maintained and secure homes for renters; and improving access to affordable rental spaces. These priorities need to include the needs of students, and especially low-income Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour students. Increasing the visibility of student needs in the housing discourse, the conception and development of more diverse housing options (shared housing, non-profit housing and intergenerational housing), as well a commitment to working in the multi-stakeholder approach identified in the HousingTO Plan when it comes to student housing is necessary to address this crisis that disproportionately affects students.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to engage with students, civil society, post-secondary institutions and intergovernmental partners to assess and report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on options for increasing the supply of accessible and affordable housing for students by the end of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to engage with students, civil society, post-secondary institutions and intergovernmental partners to assess and report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on options for increasing the supply of accessible and affordable housing for students by the end of 2023.
MM47.58adopted
In October 2021, City Council declared the City-owned property at 11 Brock Avenue surplus for the purpose of creating affordable housing with support services for low-income marginalized individuals. City Council also directed staff to issue a competitive Request for Proposals and identify a non-profit affordable housing provider to develop and operate an affordable housing project on the site, under a 99-year lease, subject to City Council approval of the non-profit housing provider. City and CreateTO staff have completed the pre-development and due-diligence work required including abatement of contaminants, demolition and site remediation. Staff are prepared to issue a Request for Proposals in summer 2022 and expect to have completed the evaluation process in fall 2022. To avoid any delays in advancing this affordable housing project, Council approval is required to re-open Item PH26.7 - "Creating 40 New Supportive Homes at 11 Brock Avenue", to amend Part 2 and authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to select a non-profit housing provider, identified through a competitive Request for Proposals process, to develop and operate 11 Brock Avenue. City Council approval is also required to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a lease with the selected non-profit housing provider for the development and operation of the site. The planned development of this City-owned land at 11 Brock Avenue will create up to 40 affordable homes with a range of support services for low-income households, including those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This project will also help advance the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan which sets a target of approving 40,000 new affordable rental homes, including 18,000 supportive housing units by 2030. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: City Council Item PH26.7 (October 1 and 4, 2021 City Council Meeting), only as it pertains to Part 2 of City Council's decision.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.PH26.7 by: a. deleting Part 2 of its decision on Item 2021.PH26.7 and replace it with the following: 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to issue a competitive Request for Proposals to identify and select a non-profit affordable housing provider to develop and operate an affordable housing project on the site, under a 99-year lease. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a nominal lease, with a term of up to 99 years, with the non-profit housing provider for the 11 Brock Avenue referred to in Recommendation 1 above, on such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council delete Part 2 of its decision on Item PH26.7 and replace it with the following: 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to issue a competitive Request for Proposals to identify and select a non-profit affordable housing provider to develop and operate an affordable housing project on the site, under a 99-year lease. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a nominal lease, with a term of up to 99 years, with the non-profit housing provider for the 11 Brock Avenue referred to in Recommendation 1 above, on such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM47.59adopted
Blackhurst Cultural Centre ("Blackhurst"), formerly A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, is a destination serving as a bookstore and non-profit hub that provides opportunities to experience the rich culture and history of Canadians of African and Caribbean ancestry, and engages the public to learn about that history using literature, drama, music, dance and visual arts. Blackhurst was previously housed in the Mirvish Village neighbourhood but was required to temporarily relocate across the street due to the redevelopment of the former Honest Ed's site. Given the long history of African Canadian and Caribbean Canadian community and heritage on Bathurst Street, and strong support for the presence of a purpose-built cultural centre, the City has made arrangements to move Blackhurst back to the Mirvish Village area, specifically at 756 Bathurst Street (the "Property"). As part of the redevelopment of Mirvish Village, the City accepted a financial payment in the amount of $1,000,000 from its developer, Westbank Corp. ("Westbank"), in lieu of providing the City with non-profit and/or cultural space. In accordance with the Section 37 Agreement, this amount was intended to be used to fit out a community space in the area. The City also entered into an agreement with Westbank for the sale of a public laneway known as Honest Ed's Alley in the amount of $4,425,000. The sale proceeds from the laneway were partially used to acquire the Property from Westbank, in the amount of $2,550,000, with the remaining proceeds deposited into the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund. At its meeting on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, in Item EC26.6, City Council declared the Property surplus and authorized the Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into a 49-year below-market rent lease agreement with Blackhurst. In accordance with the City Council-approved lease terms and conditions, Blackhurst is responsible for capital improvement work including State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance works on the Property. After much review and assessment of the current building's condition, Blackhurst's original plan to renovate the existing building has now changed to demolish and rebuild a new building on the Property. To facilitate this additional cost, staff recommend the City allocate the remaining net proceeds from the sale of Honest Ed's Alley to the demolition and renovation of the new building. Funds will also be directed towards preservation of heritage elements from the existing structure on site. The City will be receiving an asset in the form of a new building, as the Property and new building will return to the City's stewardship at the end of Blackhurst's lease term. Securing City Council authority for the agreements to implement this funding contribution is time-sensitive by virtue of Blackhurst's construction timelines. Without City Council authority to proceed with providing the funds already put into the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund for this project, the ability for Blackhurst to meet scheduled timelines for moving into this new location would be significantly impacted, resulting in considerable delays and additional costs. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item EC26.6 (December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Attachment 1.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2021.EC26.6 by: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to enter into and execute on behalf of the City a funding agreement with Blackhurst Cultural Centre to contribute the net proceeds from the sale of Honest Ed's Alley, being an amount of approximately $1.78 million towards building demolition, construction and heritage preservation at 756 Bathurst Street in such amount and on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1.78 million gross, $0 net, fully funded by the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012) for the purposes of providing funding to Blackhurst Cultural Centre towards the demolition, heritage conservation and construction of the new building at 756 Bathurst Street , subject to Part 1 above. 3. City Council amend its previous decision on Item EC26.6 by amending Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships to reflect the contribution identified in Part 1 of Motion MM47.59 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to enter into and execute on behalf of the City a funding agreement with Blackhurst Cultural Centre to contribute the net proceeds from the sale of Honest Ed's Alley, being an amount of approximately $1.78 million towards building demolition, construction and heritage preservation at 756 Bathurst Street in such amount and on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1.78 million gross, $0 net, fully funded by the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012) for the purposes of providing funding to Blackhurst Cultural Centre towards the demolition, heritage conservation and construction of the new building at 756 Bathurst Street , subject to Part 1 above. 3. City Council amend its previous decision on Item EC26.6 by amending Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships to reflect the contribution identified in Part 1 of Motion MM47.59 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM47.60adopted
This Motion requests authority from City Council for staff to report on an implementation plan for recommendations from the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan to provide a comprehensive framework to guide the coordinated development of new residential and mixed-use neighbourhoods with adequate community facilities, excellence in urban design and a balanced transportation system. The Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan, with Policy 2.2.5 and recommendations to establish these connected corridors for pedestrian and cycling in relation to transportation and development are Council approved.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on implementing recommendations from the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan for a future Scarborough West Rail Trail as part of its capital plan along the former GN-GECO rail spur line in Scarborough in the next Cycling Network Near Term Plan Report.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on implementing recommendations from the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan for a future Scarborough West Rail Trail as part of its capital plan along the former GN-GECO rail spur line in Scarborough in the next Cycling Network Near Term Plan Report.
MM47.61adopted
Noventa uses Wastewater Energy Transfer™ to exchange the thermal energy between a thermal load and a municipal wastewater system, where the load (e.g. a building or a district energy system) can take heat from, and/or reject heat (cooling) to the municipal wastewater system. This exchange can occur in-building, with the sewer network, and at wastewater treatment plants. In Canada, several wastewater energy projects are either operating, under construction, or planned, including: Vancouver's False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility; Halifax's Cogswell Redevelopment Area; and Mississauga's Lakeview Village. Notable wastewater energy programs are operating in Metro Vancouver Regional District and in King County, Washington. Noventa's Wastewater Energy Transfer project currently under construction at Toronto Western Hospital. It is Toronto's first wastewater energy project, and the largest in the world to date. By recovering heat from the City's sewer network this 19 megawatts (MW) renewable energy project will reduce natural gas use at Toronto Western Hospital by 90 percent, and eliminate 10,000 tonnes of carbone dioxide (CO2) annually. By rejecting heat to the Mid Toronto Interceptor, this project will reduce peak electricity demand at the hospital by approximately 5 megawatts (MW), which will take pressure off the Toronto Hydro distribution system and leave capacity to support electrification. Toronto is well positioned to become a world leader in water/wastewater energy projects to decarbonize large community/institutional buildings across the City and accelerate City Council adopted TransformTO climate goals.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize: a. the General Manager, Toronto Water to review and approve up to nine additional wastewater energy projects as proposed by Noventa Energy Partners, or an affiliate thereof, provided the projects generate benefits to the City and do not create inefficiencies or complications in the operation and maintenance of the City's sewer collection and wastewater treatment systems; and b. the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Executive Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate, enter into and execute Water/Wastewater Thermal Energy Agreements and any other agreements required to give effect thereto, with Noventa, for up to nine additional wastewater energy projects approved by the General Manager, Toronto Water, upon such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services or their designate to negotiate, enter into, and execute any necessary agreements with Noventa, to permit access to and occupation of the City's public highway that may be impacted by any of the proposed nine wastewater energy projects approved by the General Manager, Toronto Water, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate Official Plan Amendments, if required in respect of any of the wastewater energy projects proposed by Noventa and approved by the General Manager, Toronto Water, to permit a disposal in excess of 21 years within lands designated Parks and Open Space, and to consult with the appropriate City divisions and local Councillor. 4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to provide a progress update on these wastewater energy projects in the periodic reporting to City Council on TransformTO with respect to the impact on emissions reductions.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize: a. the General Manager, Toronto Water to review and approve up to nine additional wastewater energy projects as proposed by Noventa Energy Partners, or an affiliate thereof, provided the projects generate benefits to the City and do not create inefficiencies or complications in the operation and maintenance of the City's sewer collection and wastewater treatment systems; and b. the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Executive Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate, enter into and execute Water/Wastewater Thermal Energy Agreements and any other agreements required to give effect thereto, with Noventa, for up to nine additional wastewater energy projects approved by the General Manager, Toronto Water, upon such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services or designate, to negotiate, enter into, and execute any necessary agreements with Noventa, to permit access to and occupation of the City's public highway that may be impacted by any of the proposed nine wastewater energy projects approved by the General Manager, Toronto Water, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate Official Plan amendments, if required in respect of any of the wastewater energy projects proposed by Noventa and approved by the General Manager, Toronto Water, to permit a disposal in excess of 21 years within lands designated Parks and Open Space, and to consult with the appropriate City divisions and local Councillor. 4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to provide a progress update on these wastewater energy projects in the periodic reporting to City Council on TransformTO with respect to the impact on emissions reductions.
MM47.62adopted
There are few issues more pressing in Toronto than that of the lack of affordable housing. In May 2020 the City of Toronto announced the Second Phase of the Housing Now Initiative, which included a site at 1631 Queen Street East that will provide approximately 150 affordable homes to those who need them most. This Motion requests a public update be provided to the community on the City's progress towards building these new affordable homes as well as the Indigenous placekeeping being undertaken at this site.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, along with any relevant divisions and agencies, to report to the next meeting of Planning and Housing Committee with a status update on the City's Phase Two Housing Now site at 1631 Queen Street East, including an update on: a. any opportunities and plans to activate additional lands surrounding the project site; b. the City's plans to provide an appropriate location for Toronto Employment and Social Services' Beaches Employment and Social Services branch that is accessible by transit and provides a minimum of 6,000 square feet for operations; c. an appropriate plan for the Coxwell Early Learning and Childcare Centre while construction of an expanded Centre at 1631 Queen Street East is underway; d. plans for the Indigenous placekeeping and design concept for Kishigo Lane, along with and overview of the feedback received and incorporated through Indigenous Community Sharing Meeting held with Indigenous residents and community members; and e. an update on the intention, as stated in the HousingTO Progress Update - November 2021, to prioritize Indigenous organizations in the development and operation process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, along with any relevant divisions and agencies, to report to the next meeting of Planning and Housing Committee with a status update on the City's Phase Two Housing Now site at 1631 Queen Street East, including an update on: a. any opportunities and plans to activate additional lands surrounding the project site; b. the City's plans to provide appropriate location for Toronto Employment and Social Services' Beaches Employment and Social Services branch that is accessible by transit and provides a minimum of 6,000 square feet for operations; c. an appropriate plan for the Coxwell Early Learning and Childcare Centre while construction of an expanded Centre at 1631 Queen Street East is underway; d. plans for the Indigenous placekeeping and design concept for Kishigo Lane, along with and overview of the feedback received and incorporated through Indigenous Community Sharing Meeting held with Indigenous residents and community members; and e. an update on the intention, as stated in the HousingTO Progress Update - November 2021, to prioritize Indigenous organizations in the development and operation process.
MM47.63adopted
As part of its commitment in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan to enhance service delivery for residents, the City is re-organizing the way it plans and delivers housing and homelessness services. This includes consolidating authorities, responsibilities and oversight for all housing services and functions under the Housing Secretariat. To support this administrative change, City Council, on March 9, 2022, adopted the recommendations in the report entitled Delegation of Authorities to Administered Housing and Homelessness Services (Item 2022.PH31.2), which transferred part of the service manager authorities and responsibilities under the Housing Services Act, 2011, specific to social and affordable housing, from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and provided authority for the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to receive funding and enter into funding agreements with other levels of government for housing programs, and to spend that funding in accordance with the agreements and program guidelines. Not included in the previous report to City Council were the transfer of existing authorities in relation to programs and services, including those delivered by community partners, that are tax-based funded. Accordingly, this Motion seeks City Council approval to provide the necessary and outstanding transfer of authorities from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to: - fund and administer the Toronto Tenants Support Program per Item 2021.PH25.22; - develop funding priorities related to the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy per Item 2017.CD22.8; and - in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, fund and administer existing grant programs funded from the tax-base in accordance with approved budgets and in accordance with the City Grant's Policy and any related City Council direction.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to administer the Toronto Tenant Support Program established by City Council's decision on Item 2022.PH34.9 and City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other City divisions, agencies, boards, corporations, federal and provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals to allocate funding and deliver the Toronto Tenant Support Program. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to develop funding priorities for the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy funding and to: a. allocate the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction funding within the applicable City Council approved budget; b. enter into agreements to deliver projects in line with the terms and conditions of the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy funding; and c. execute any required documentation necessary to deliver the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy funding. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and/or the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with one another, to administer existing grant programs for housing and homelessness services funded in whole or in part from the tax-base and to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other City divisions, agencies, boards, corporations, federal and provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals to allocate and deliver the funding provided that the funding is: a. within the applicable City Council approved budget for the Housing Secretariat, or Shelter, Support, Housing and Administration; and b. allocated and delivered in accordance with the City's Grants Policy and any applicable program guidelines, terms or conditions determined by City Council, or by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and/or the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration respectively where authority to determine same has been delegated to the applicable Division Head.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to administer the Toronto Tenant Support Program established by City Council's decision on Item 2022.PH34.9 and City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other City divisions, agencies, boards, corporations, federal and provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals to allocate funding and deliver the Toronto Tenant Support Program. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to develop funding priorities for the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy funding and to: a. allocate the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction funding within the applicable City Council approved budget; b. enter into agreements to deliver projects in line with the terms and conditions of the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy funding; and c. execute any required documentation necessary to deliver the City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy funding. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and/or the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with one another, to administer existing grant programs for housing and homelessness services funded in whole or in part from the tax-base and to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other City divisions, agencies, boards, corporations, federal and provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals to allocate and deliver the funding provided that the funding is: a. within the applicable City Council approved budget for the Housing Secretariat, or Shelter, Support, Housing and Administration; and b. allocated and delivered in accordance with the City's Grants Policy and any applicable program guidelines, terms or conditions determined by City Council, or by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and/or the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration respectively where authority to determine same has been delegated to the applicable Division Head.
MM47.64adopted
The Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries is proposing to construct a private family mausoleum at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, on an existing interment right located within Plot O at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery (see Attachment 1). Mount Pleasant Cemetery municipally known as 375 Mount Pleasant Road (which for the purpose of City Applications utilizes the legal address of 1250 Bayview Avenue), is regulated as required under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. Matters related to the establishment, alteration and expansion of cemeteries, burial sites and crematoriums are addressed under the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act and Ontario Regulation 30/11 (the Regulations). The Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act requires the Registrar's Consent, together with the approval of the City, for a proposal to establish, alter, or increase the capacity of a cemetery and a public notice. This is required under the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act as the construction of any Mausoleum or columbarium structure with a total volume larger than 15 cubic metres is subject to these requirements. The owner is required to obtain the City's approval, in the form of a Building Permit, prior to requesting approval for Consent from the Registrar. The Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act also specifies that in addition to the issuance of a Building Permit, the local municipality that receives such a request shall grant the approval if, in the municipality's opinion, it is in the public interest, and that the municipality must publish a notice confirming that decision per the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act. The private family mausoleum satisfies all municipal approvals. Toronto Building has received and issued a building permit for the proposed construction as the application was in compliance with the Ontario Building Code and applicable By-law(s), including zoning. City Planning has not identified any concerns with the proposal as the construction does not represent development and does not require Site Plan Approval under the Planning Act. This Motion is urgent as City Council's decision is necessary to allow a "Notice of Decision" to be placed in a local newspaper as set out in the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act for the establishment of a private family mausoleum on a lot located in Plot O in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 1250 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council find that the request to construct a private family mausoleum at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery located at 1250 Bayview Avenue, on an existing interment right located within Plot O in Building Permit File: 22 125274 BLD 00 BA, is in the public interest and City Council approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. 2. City Council authorize the City Clerk to provide public "Notice of Decision", costs to be paid by the owner, for the establishment of a private family mausoleum within the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, known municipally as 1250 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario and send a copy of City Council's decision to the owner and to the Registrar, Bereavement Authority of Ontario. 3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council find that the request to construct a private family mausoleum at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery located at 1250 Bayview Avenue, on an existing interment right located within Plot O in Building Permit File: 22 125274 BLD 00 BA, is in the public interest and City Council approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11. 2. City Council authorize the City Clerk to provide public "Notice of Decision", costs to be paid by the owner, for the establishment of a private family mausoleum within the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, known municipally as 1250 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario and send a copy of City Council's decision to the owner and to the Registrar, Bereavement Authority of Ontario. 3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
MM47.65adopted
This Motion seeks Council authority to release $2,000,000 in Section 37 monies to fund capital improvements to the future home of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE). The City of Toronto, under the leadership of former Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, the Indigenous Affairs Office, Economic Development and Culture, Corporate Real Estate Management and City Planning has worked with Indigenous residents and entrepreneurs for several years to design and develop the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which will be located in a 22,000 square foot City-owned commercial space at 200 Dundas Street East. The Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be operated by an Indigenous led organization or consortium selected through a competitive procurement process. A central pillar of the City of Toronto's 2010 Commitments to Indigenous Peoples as well as the City's 2022 - 2032 Reconciliation Action Plan, the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed to give Indigenous residents and business owners an opportunity to explore their entrepreneurial aspirations by providing space (at below market rent), business programming, advisory services, mentorship supports, a community event venue and connections to business networks. A tender for construction of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship space closed on April 24, 2022. Due to the rise in the price of construction materials caused by the pandemic and supply chain issues, the tender came in over budget. In order to re-issue the construction tender and be in a position to award it without further delay, there is an immediate need to identify additional funding which can be allocated to the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's capital account. This Motion recommends that Section 37 funds from Ward 13, dedicated towards community cultural space, be allocated to the capital requirements of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and that the City Manager be authorized to request, negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing Contribution Agreement with the Government of Canada for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to make project funds available for capital construction expenses. If the Government of Canada agrees to amend its existing Contribution Agreement with the City of Toronto for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to allow for funds currently designated for Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship operational start-up costs, but not anticipated to be required, to be used instead for Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship construction costs, these Section 37 funds will not be utilized. However, in order for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship construction tender to be re-issued and awarded in a timely manner these Section 37 funds need to be committed.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by increasing the project cost for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CSE015-01) by $2,000,000 gross and $0 debt, from $7,853,237.77 to 9,853,237.77, with cash flow of $2,000,000 in 2023, for the purpose of capital improvements to the future space for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 319 Jarvis Street (Source Account: 220096), secured for a variety of purposes including community facilities within proximity of the lands. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to request, negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing Contribution Agreement for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship between the City of Toronto and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to reallocate funding currently allocated for operational start-up costs to the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship capital account in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by increasing the project cost for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CSE015-01) by $2,000,000 gross and $0 debt, from $7,853,237.77 to 9,853,237.77, with cash flow of $2,000,000 in 2023, for the purpose of capital improvements to the future space for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 319 Jarvis Street (Source Account: 220096), secured for a variety of purposes including community facilities within proximity of the lands. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to request, negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing Contribution Agreement for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship between the City of Toronto and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to reallocate funding currently allocated for operational start-up costs to the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship capital account in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM47.66adopted
This Motion is urgent as phases two and three of the revitalization of Lawrence Heights are currently going through the preliminary Request for Proposal process and are about to go to tender. There is an urgent need to ensure that the next phases of the project include a community safety hub. This space would be available for use by Lawrence Heights Residents groups to hold meetings and also as a location for the local community police officers to share and exchange information with members of the community. This hub could be a stand-alone space or incorporated into the new, planned community centre for Lawrence Heights. With the expansion of the Community Crisis Support Service City-wide, this community hub could be made available for use by the team that will service Lawrence Heights in future.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in cooperation with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to include the requirement to provide a community safety hub in the Request for Proposals for Phase 2 and 3 of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief City Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in cooperation with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to include the requirement to provide a community safety hub in the Request for Proposals for Phase 2 and 3 of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project.
MM47.67adopted
In February 2022, City Council approved a loan guarantee to the iconic Hugh's Room Live music venue on an exceptional basis. This action recognized the vital importance of supporting live music venues such as this important establishment. The reality is that many music venues across the City are experiencing significant challenges with respect to long-term financial sustainability, and as a result, musicians are facing increasing difficulties in accessing establishments where their talents and work can be showcased and enjoyed by residents. The pandemic has only served to increase these pressures over the past two years, and though a recovery is advancing, it is important that every possible measure of support for live music venues be considered by the City. This Motion directs staff to undertake a broad review of all possible measures in exploring the establishment of a capital loan guarantee program to support the purchase of music venues in order to protect and secure this important part of our City's arts and culture ecosystem.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to work with the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, the City Solicitor and other relevant divisions to explore the feasibility of a capital loan guarantee program to support organizations in purchasing properties in order to preserve music venues in the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to work with the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, the City Solicitor and other relevant divisions to explore the feasibility of a capital loan guarantee program to support organizations in purchasing properties in order to preserve music venues in the City of Toronto.
MM47.68adopted
Silver Moon Drive is part of the Humber Bay Shores redevelopment and is subject to the provisions in the Core Infrastructure Agreement dealing with the construction and conveyance of the road system in the Humber Bay Shores area to the City, as well as with respect to provisions dealing with the maintenance period and ultimately the assumption of the road system by the City. Legal Services advise that the City may choose to assume the road system in whole or in parts. Over the last two years concerns have been raised by local residents and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services in regard to the operation of Silver Moon Drive. This Motion requests the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to commence the assumption process for Silver Moon Drive in an expedited fashion, in advance of the remainder of the road system for Humber Bay Shores. The maintenance period requirements of the Core Infrastructure Agreement will continue to apply. This Motion is urgent as it will facilitate and address the many traffic safety and road concerns expressed in recent years and permit City enforcement powers.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to commence the assumption process for Silver Moon Drive in an expedited fashion, in advance of the remainder of the road system for Humber Bay Shores.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to commence the assumption process for Silver Moon Drive in an expedited fashion, in advance of the remainder of the road system for Humber Bay Shores.
MM47.69amended
The property at 147 Elder Street currently operates as a 50 suite retirement home catered to seniors afflicted with Dementia and other cognitive impairments (147 Elder Street). 147 Elder Street has a 20 year track record of delivering best in-class care to seniors suffering from dementia and has an offering that is unique to the Toronto area. Due to the large demand from seniors afflicted with Dementia, the residence has long waitlists that the facility is unable to satisfy at its current size. The proposed 20 suite expansion will allow the centre to grow and offer services to help serve the community for years to come. The project has satisfied zoning and site plan approval including all pre conditions approval and executed a site plan agreement. The project is currently under construction and will be completed in 2023. However, as construction has progressed it has come to light a relocation of the storm water will improve the overall viability and efficiency of the project. Given the minor nature of the change and staff's insistence on a Site Plan Control Amendment, a (re)assessment of the Site Plan Control Amendment fee should be considered so that it not only better reflects but is proportionate to the minor change being requested. The Motion is urgent given that the expanded Alzheimer's facility is currently under construction and is anticipating to open in the fall and welcome patients who have been on the waiting list for over a year now.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to reassess the Site Plan Control Amendment fee and if a partial fee refund is appropriate for Sage 147 Elder Realco, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, upon submission of the site plan amendment application and fee and subsequent staff review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to reassess the Site Plan Control Amendment fee for Sage 147 Elder Realco, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to be calculated solely in accordance to the minor change being requested.
MM47.70adopted
On December 15, 2021, Council adopted Item PH29.3 with amendments, to update automobile parking standards in Zoning By-law 569-2013. City Council enacted Amending By-law 89-2022 at the meeting of February 2 and 3, 2022, which was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Staff have advised that the wording of Regulations 200.15.10.10(1) and (2) for the revised accessible parking rates, as provided in Section 30 of Amending By-law 89-2022, does not accurately reflect the intent of the Amending By-law as detailed in the staff report presented to City Council. The new accessible parking rates in Regulations 200.15.10.10(1) and (2) in Amending By-law 89-2022 was intended to apply when a development provides at least 5 parking spaces associated with dwelling units, or at least 1 parking space for other uses. Regulations 200.15.10.10(1) and (2) of Amending By-law 89-2022, as currently written, has the effect of requiring accessible parking spaces when the number of effective parking spaces meets these thresholds. Effective parking space rates (outlined in Table 200.15.10.5 of By-law 89-2022) are used as a tool in the new method of calculating accessible parking spaces in the absence of parking minimums, and do not represent actual parking requirements. The current wording of Regulations 200.15.10.10(1) and (2) in By-law 89-2022 has the effect of requiring accessible parking spaces in scenarios where no parking is being provided, which does not meet the intent of the new rates as described on page 19 of the Staff Report in Item PH 29.3. The technical amendment also clarifies that all parking spaces provided to meet the accessible parking rates must comply with all requirements for accessible parking spaces in Section 200.15 of Zoning By-law 569-2013, which includes access and location requirements, as well as minimum dimensions. Amending By-law 89-2022 also provides transition clauses for building permit, minor variance, zoning by-law amendment and site plan control applications, with the intent that the new parking requirements only apply to complete applications submitted after February 3, 2022. Applications submitted prior to February 3, 2022 are generally exempt from the new and amended regulations introduced through By-law 89-2022, as long as the proposal complies with the previous parking requirements (as they read in Zoning By-law 569-2013 prior to February 3, 2022). The transition clauses are Regulations 200.25.1(1), 200.25.15.1(1), 200.25.15.2(1), 200.25.15.3(1) and 200.25.15.4(1) in Section 31 of By-law 89-2022, which currently reference the incorrect regulation numbers for the new accessible parking rates. The technical amendment inserts the correct regulation numbers for the new accessible parking regulations, which will ensure that only new applications are subject to the amended rates. The proposed technical amendments in the attached by-law resolve the technical errors described above, is consistent with staff's original intent as expressed in the staff report attached to Item PH29.3, and ensures that the regulations in effect for the new parking requirements are consistent with City Council's decision on December 15, 2021. This Motion is urgent in order to put this in place prior to the Council break.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact the Zoning By-law Amendments substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.70. 2. City Council determine that the revision is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the intent of the staff report considered by City Council in Item 2021.PH.29.3, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council enact the Zoning By-law Amendments substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.70. 2. City Council determine that the revision is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the intent of the staff report considered by City Council in Item 2021.PH.29.3, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
MM47.71adopted
Pleasant View is a neighbourhood located northeast of highways 404 and 401, and is home to families, youth and residents of all ages. This community continues to face growing development pressure due to the anticipated Sheppard Subway extension and an increased need for amenity space to serve all residents in the neighbourhood. As part of the City's Participatory Budgeting Pilot program, the community selected an Off-Leash Area project for implementation. Unfortunately, staff were unable to site the project, stalling it for many years. After much negotiation with staff, Old Sheppard Park has been identified as a potential location for an Off-Leash Area. Given the growing number of dogs and new residents in nearby vertical communities, it is imperative that potential contraventions of the Off- Leash-Area Policy be resolved in order to proceed with a community consultation. This Motion is urgent as to advance the design and planning during the Council recess.
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 work in consultation with the local Councillor on the construction of an enclosed dogs-off-leash area in Old Sheppard Park, and to hold a community consultation meeting to present designs. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the local Councillor to confirm sources of funding from local community benefit funds and to report through the 2023 Budget process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work in consultation with the local Councillor on the construction of an enclosed dogs-off-leash area in Old Sheppard Park, and to hold a community consultation meeting to present designs. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the local Councillor to confirm sources of funding from local community benefit funds and to report through the 2023 Budget process.
MM47.72adopted
In 2021, Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 were amended to permit a mixed-use development on the property municipally known as 8 Elm Street and 348-354 and 356 Yonge Street. The development approval was for one tower including an on-site 471 square metres community facility. As the proposal has been advancing through the review for of an application for site plan control approval, Toronto Building has identified one area where the development does not comply with the approved site-specific zoning. Specifically, Toronto Building has identified a variance for the location of the vehicular entrance in relation to the lot line. The vehicle entrance is set back 0 metres from a lot line abutting a street, whereas the By-law requires the entrance to be set back 6 metres. The proposed vehicle entrance has always been shown in its current location, including on the approved rezoning drawings. To address this issue and advance the development, an application for a minor variance to the Committee of Adjustment is required.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a Minor Variance application with respect to the properties municipally known as 8 Elm Street and 348-354 and 356 Yonge Street for relief from site-specific Zoning By-law 214-2022 (Ontario Land Tribunal) in order to vary the provision relating to location of the vehicular entrance to the site so that the By-law reflects the approved plans.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a Minor Variance application with respect to the properties municipally known as 8 Elm Street and 348-354 and 356 Yonge Street for relief from site-specific Zoning By-law 214-2022(OLT) in order to vary the provision relating to location of the vehicular entrance to the site so that the By-law reflects the approved plans.
MM47.73adopted
This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance applications at 400 Hollywood Avenue (Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY) (the "Applications") and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications. On June 2, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment approved a severance and minor variance applications for 400 Hollywood Avenue (Applications B0021/19NY, A0406/19NY, and A0407/19NY), which severed the site into two lots. The current Applications seek to construct two new two storey detached dwellings, one on each of the previously severed lot. The Applications each required the Committee of Adjustment's approval of two (2) proposed variances, one in relation to Zoning By-law 569-2013, and one in relation to By-law 7625. The variances sought in Application A0210/22NY are for a building height of 8.6 metres under By-law 569-2013, and a building height of 8.99 metres under By-law 7625. The variances sought in Application A0211/22NY are for a building height of 8.6 metres under By-law 569-2013, and a building height of 8.95 metres under By-law 7625. Both Applications propose to construct a flat roof dwelling with "green roof" features and solar panels on the roof. In the report (June 2, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Applications and recommended that the Applications be refused. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the Applications do not meet the statutory test for minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act. In particular, Planning staff opined that the proposed flat roof on each dwelling is accessible and could be used as a rooftop platform and/or terrace, creating privacy and overlook issues. Planning Staff is also taking issue with the height and massing of the proposed development. On June 9, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment issued decisions approving the minor variance applications. A copy of the decisions are attached. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Appeal. No hearing date has been scheduled as of the date of this Motion, however, a hearing will be scheduled shortly.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 400 Hollywood Avenue (Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY regarding 400 Hollywood Avenue, and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the appeal of the decisions in Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY, respecting 400 Hollywood Avenue, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 400 Hollywood Avenue (Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY regarding 400 Hollywood Avenue, and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the appeal of the decisions in Applications A0210/22NY and A0211/22NY, respecting 400 Hollywood Avenue, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
MM47.74adopted
This Motion is urgent as there are an unprecedented number of development applications in the Bathurst Street Corridor spanning Lawrence to Finch, threatening the cultural integrity and character of one of Toronto's and Canada's largest Jewish communities. The recent announced closure of the culturally important Terrace Gardens Retirement Residence is just one example of the impact of development on this community. For decades, this area has been the heart and soul of Toronto's Jewish community. Baycrest Hospital, retail landmarks like United Bakers Dairy Restaurant, dozens of synagogues, religious schools, seniors' residences and numerous other cultural institutions have all thrived there. However, like other threatened cultural districts in Toronto, this area is at risk of losing the important culture, character, and most importantly, the services that so many in Toronto rely on. City Council must act now to protect, preserve and celebrate this iconic Jewish cultural area.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2023, on including the Bathurst Street Corridor in the Toronto Cultural Districts Program to preserve and protect the unique aspects of one of Canada's most important Jewish communities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2023, on including the Bathurst Street Corridor in the Toronto Cultural Districts Program to preserve and protect the unique aspects of one of Canada's most important Jewish communities.
MM47.75adopted
St. Anne's Anglican Church, a National Historic Site, built in 1907-1908 in the Byzantine Revival style contains a remarkable collection of paintings by prominent Canadian artists, including members of the Group of Seven. St. Anne's intends to sell the western part of their lands - the portion of the site that currently houses the parish hall and part of the Dufferin Street parking lot. A Request for Expressions of Interest competition was launched on January 21, 2022 and it is anticipated St. Anne's will announce the selection of a purchaser of the parish hall shortly. The sale of the parish hall and western part of lands will enable St. Anne's to generate funds for necessary church renovations and create new space to support its programs. The St. Anne's church is designated under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act since May 12, 1980. The designation By-law (440-80) does not include the parish hall and pre-dates the Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value. In 2004, Council listed the St. Anne's Parish Hall, located at 651 Dufferin Street, on the City's Heritage Register, however, being listed on the Heritage Register does not provide the same protection as designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The PPS directs that "Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved." A heritage evaluation is needed to inform an understanding of the cultural heritage value and attributes of the site. This Motion is urgent to ensure that the heritage designation process advances as there is a potential sale of the property of part thereof.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to report on the heritage evaluation of St. Anne's Church and the Parish Hall (651 Dufferin Street), located at 270 Gladstone Avenue under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and make recommendations on heritage designation to City Council at the December 14, 2022 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to report on the heritage evaluation of St. Anne's Church and the Parish Hall (651 Dufferin Street), located at 270 Gladstone Avenue under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and make recommendations on heritage designation to City Council at the December 14, 2022 meeting.
MM47.76adopted
The property at 14 Rosemary Lane located in Forest Hill was constructed in 1935 and according to the design of prominent architects Page and Steele. This property was recently the subject of a Toronto Local Appeal Body decision refusing an application that would have seen the existing historic house demolished. The local community is concerned about preserving the house and submitted a nomination to City Planning requesting the property's inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. Given that the property is likely to be subject to future redevelopment application prior to the first regular meeting of City Council in the new Council term, I am requesting that this matter be deemed urgent and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning report to the September 28, 2022 Special City Council meeting for urgent Heritage matters only with recommendations on protection under the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to undertake a cultural heritage evaluation of the property at 14 Rosemary Lane and to report back with any recommendations for the inclusion of property on the City's Heritage Register under the Ontario Heritage Act to the September 28, 2022 Special City Council meeting for urgent Heritage matters only.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to undertake a cultural heritage evaluation of the property at 14 Rosemary Lane and to report back with any recommendations for the inclusion of property on the City's Heritage Register under the Ontario Heritage Act to the September 28, 2022 Special City Council meeting for urgent Heritage matters only.
MM47.77adopted
On May 29, 1985, the Network 11 report, a 28-year, $2.7 billion transit plan, was released to the public by the City. Its recommendations included a Sheppard Avenue subway linking Scarborough City Centre with the Spadina subway. Unlike its many other transit projects, the scope of the Sheppard Avenue subway line was not expanded, and in fact shrank significantly from the breadth originally imagined in Network 11 in 1985. Despite being the first of these projects to commence, plans for the Sheppard Avenue subway line were never fully implemented, and today Line 4 Sheppard extends only from Yonge Street to the Don Mills subway stop. In the past 10 years, City Council has adopted numerous motions supporting the completion of the Sheppard Avenue subway line. Most motions ask the Toronto Transit Commission and City staff to report on steps needed to achieve that goal. On March 31, 2013 and March 2012 City Council asked City staff to advance discussion of an environmental assessment for the construction of the subway link between Sheppard and Yonge and Sheppard West Stations. On May 7, 2013, City Council direction listed this subway line as a Toronto "priority" transit project. In July 2016, City Council asked the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include this subway construction project in the City's long term transit network plan. In May 2017, City Council directed City staff to prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the constructing the Sheppard subway extensions. While the intent of Line 4 was bring investment to North York and provide residents with high level transit options, future transit infrastructure must be built to accommodate the exponential growth in North York. Currently over 600 acres of land in the Downsivew area are slated for development in the coming decades. This could bring over 80,000 new residents to the area. The full span of Line 4 must once again be prioritized, and an eastward and westward Sheppard Avenue subway extension be implemented. On June 15 and 16, 2022, City Council adopted Item 2022.MM45.5, in which City Council requested Transit Expansion and City Planning to request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to begin steps towards the planning of a Line 4 extension from Don Mills Station to the anticipated Scarborough subway expansion at its new McCowan/Sheppard Station. This Motion asks that the same consideration be given to an equally needed westward expansion, so that subway service may be extended from Sheppard Station on the Yonge Line, to Sheppard West Station on the Spadina Line.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to provide the approach and timing to advance the planning for the Line 4 extension from the Sheppard/Yonge Station to Sheppard West Station and to report back by the second quarter of 2023 on the steps the City must take to move this vital infrastructure project forward.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to provide the approach and timing to advance the planning for the Line 4 extension from the Sheppard/Yonge Station to Sheppard West Station and to report back by the second quarter of 2023 on the steps the City must take to move this vital infrastructure project forward.
MM47.78adopted
On May 1, 2019, the applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands municipally known as 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square. The Zoning By-law Amendment Application proposed a comprehensive redevelopment of a master planned community that is comprised of a new 18 storey commercial office building, six residential buildings with heights of 40 storeys, 30 storeys, 25 storeys, 35 storeys, 6 storeys, and 4 storeys at the lands municipally known as 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square. This master planned community would include 3,336.7 square metres of retail space in, a 4,843 square metre public park, three new public streets, two privately-owned publicly accessible spaces, and the creation of 160 affordable housing rental dwelling units. The existing two, 2-storey office buildings are proposed to be demolished and the existing eight-storey and twelve-storey office buildings are to remain. City Council adopted Item 2021.NY25.3 on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021. The purpose of this Motion is for City Council to allow the applicant to apply for a minor variance from the provisions of a Zoning By-law as it relates to the subject proposal at 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square before the secondary anniversary of the day on which the by-law was amended. Staff is generally satisfied with the applicant's proposed site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment required to facilitate the proposal. However, it is noted that the proposal is currently going through the early stages of the detailed design process through the associated Site Plans and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications. By waiving the two-year moratorium, which City Council is permitted to do pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, the applicant will be provided the opportunity to request minor deviations from the Zoning By-law as identified through the Site Plan and Subdivision application processes, should it be required. City Council's decision on Item 2021.NY25.3 also included a condition requiring draft approval of the plan of subdivision. The applicant has filed a plan of subdivision application 20 232552 NNY 17 SB that is currently being processed. Planning staff finds that amending the condition requiring draft approval of the plan of subdivision to submission of a plan of subdivision to be appropriate.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of Subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the owner, may be permitted to apply for a minor variance to amend the site specific Zoning By-law for the lands at 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific By-law comes into effect. 2. City Council amend Part 9 of its previous decision on Item 2021.NY25.3 adopted on July 14, 15, and 16, 2021 so that Part 9 now reads as follows: 9. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a draft Plan of Subdivision, identified as file 20 232552 NNY 17 SB to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for review and consideration. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all available steps to ensure that the Zoning By-laws containing Section 37 contributions are adopted by City Council or approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal prior to the adoption of the Community Benefits Charge By-law, if in the City Solicitor's discretion the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to secure the provision of the Section 37 Benefits.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, recommends that: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of Subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the owner, may be permitted to apply for a minor variance to amend the site specific Zoning By-law for the lands at 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific By-law comes into effect. 2. City Council amend Part 9 of its previous decision on Item 2021.NY25.3 adopted on July 14, 15, and 16, 2021 so that Part 9 now reads as follows: 9. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a draft Plan of Subdivision, identified as file 20 232552 NNY 17 SB to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for review and consideration. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all available steps to ensure that the Zoning By-laws containing Section 37 contributions are adopted by City Council or approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal prior to the adoption of the Community Benefits Charge By-law, if in the City Solicitor's discretion the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to secure the provision of the Section 37 Benefits.
MM47.79adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $7,500 in Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Account) funds to Heritage Toronto for the creation and installation of a plaque to commemorate the North Toronto Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club. The North Toronto Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club has been active in Lytton Park for over 110 years. In 1912, North Toronto was a small town on the outskirts of Toronto with a population of around 5,000 people. Edward Stockdale, resident of Alexandra Gardens, was a keen lawn bowler and he laid down the original green and built a small clubhouse in the ravine behind his house. Stockdale and several other interested parties obtained Letters of Patent for a corporation in the name of the North Toronto Lawn Bowling Club. Its purpose was the promotion of the games of lawn bowling, curling, skating, tennis, and other winter and summer sports. Stockdale's facility was leased from him for an annual fee of $5. In 1921 Stockdale deeded the Club property to the City of Toronto, and since then the North Toronto Lawn Bowling Club has continued to occupy its greens and clubhouse facilities under various arrangements with the City. In 1928, a major portion of the greens were torn up in the process of building the North Toronto trunk sewer, which enclosed a creek passing through the small ravine property. In 1997, the Club was approached by a group of avid croquet players who wished to bring their membership and sport to its greens. The name of the Club was then officially changed to the North Toronto Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club. This Motion is urgent so the work can get underway.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the development at 2360 Yonge Street, secured for park and streetscape improvements in Ward 8 (Source Account: XR3028-4500233), for the production and installation of a plaque to commemorate the North Toronto Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club. (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the development at 2360 Yonge Street, secured for park and streetscape improvements in Ward 8 (Source Account: XR3028-4500233), for the production and installation of a plaque to commemorate the North Toronto Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club. (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM47.80adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $15,000 in Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Account) funds to Heritage Toronto for the creation and installation of two plaques to commemorate pilots Violet Milstead and Marion Orr, two female pilots active during the Second World War. Violet Milstead was a Toronto-born pilot and the first female Canadian bush pilot, as well as one of only four Canadian women to work in the British Air Transport Auxiliary, a civilian organization set up to ferry new, repaired, and damaged military aircraft between factories, plants, and drop off points, during the Second World War. Violet Milstead saved money from working at her mother's shop to take flying lessons. She started in 1939 and six months later received both her private and commercial aviation licenses. Violet Milstead earned her instructor's certification in 1941 and trained military personnel and taught private citizens flight lessons at Barker Field in Toronto. In 1943 she travelled to Britain to join the Air Transport Auxiliary as they needed experienced pilots. She went with her fellow pilot, Marion Orr. She earned the rank of First Officer, ferrying equipment between factories and military sites. She flew at least 47 types of aircraft during her Air Transport Auxiliary work, learning the controls of each kind rapidly. Air Transport Auxiliary pilots were not allowed to communicate by radio for fear of interception, so she mostly flew on instinct and experience with little more than maps and compasses through all sorts of weather. She would typically fly eight flights per day for two week stretches. Despite a workload comparable to her fellow male pilots, she was paid 20 cents less than them. She was the longest serving female Canadian pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary. After being discharged from the Air Transport Auxiliary in 1945, Violet Milstead returned to Canada and worked as a flight instructor again at Barker Field. She then moved to Sudbury as a bush pilot, and likely the only woman in the world teaching at a bush pilot school in the 1940's. She became a librarian and retired in 1973. She was awarded the Order of Canada in 2004. She received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and received various other awards such as the Amelia Earhart Medal, the Paul Harris Medal and the Rusty Blakey Memorial Award. Marion Orr was a pioneering Canadian pilot who was the first woman to run a flying school. She served with the Air Transport Auxiliary during the Second World War and was awarded the Order of Canada in 1993. Marion Orr left home as an adolescent, and regularly watched the aircraft at Barker Field. She saved to pay for flying lessons and at Fliers Limited she met Violet Milstead, whom she flew with for many years. Marion Orr earned her private pilot's license in 1940. She worked as an aircraft inspector at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada and was the second woman in Canada to qualify as an air traffic control assistant. She earned her commercial license in 1942. She accompanied Violet Milstead to Britain to work in the Air Transport Auxiliary. for the Second World War. She earned the rank of Second Officer and left it in 1944. She became a flight instructor at Barker Field for Aero Activities. She purchased the company in 1949, and then developed her own airfield and flying school north of Toronto in Maple (Vaughan). In 1982 she was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame and in 1993, into the Order of Canada. This Motion is urgent so the work can get underway.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the development at 2360 Yonge Street, secured for park and streetscape improvements in Ward 8 (Source Account: XR3028-4500233), for the production and installation of two heritage plaques to commemorate pilots Violet Milstead and Marion Orr (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the development at 2360 Yonge Street, secured for park and streetscape improvements in Ward 8 (Source Account: XR3028-4500233), for the production and installation of two heritage plaques to commemorate pilots Violet Milstead and Marion Orr (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM47.81adopted
The requirement for completion of the Section 37 Agreement is being amended from prior to the enactment of Bills to prior to the issuance of a building permit. As a result, the indexing provisions are proposed to be changed to the date that the By-law is enacted by City Council, for consistency. These matters are addressed in Parts 1 and 2. Part 3 is proposed to provide for consistency in the implementation of the Toronto Green Standard across development applications. This Motion is urgent because City Council directed that City staff secure community benefits and matters of legal convenience pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. In order for City staff to be able to fulfill this direction, City Council must ensure that the proposed development is transitioned out of the Community Benefits By-law regime that is scheduled to commence on August 15, 2022, by enacting the Zoning By-law Amendment for this development at its meeting scheduled for July 19 and 20, 2022. The previous City Council decision must be modified in order to allow for enactment of the Zoning By-law Amendment at the July 19 and 20, 2022 meeting of City Council. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item EY27.1 (November 9, 10 and 12, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 4, 5, and 6 of City Council's decision.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.EY27.1 regarding 375 - 385 The West Mall by: a. deleting Parts 4 and 5 and replacing them with the following: City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary Bill to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered and that the owner will, at its sole expense, submit an air quality study to the City, which shall be peer reviewed by a third party consultant, also at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and will secure any recommended mitigation measures through the Site Plan Approval process, and if necessary; b. deleting Part 6.a.D and replacing it with the following: D. the financial contribution pursuant to Part 6.a.1.C. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date City Council adopts the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to the date of payment; and c. deleting Part 6.b.5 and replacing it with the following: 5. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.EY27.1 regarding 375 - 385 The West Mall by: a. deleting Parts 4. and 5. and replacing them with the following: City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary Bill to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered and that the owner will, at its sole expense, submit an air quality study to the City, which shall be peer reviewed by a third party consultant, also at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and will secure any recommended mitigation measures through the Site Plan Approval process, and if necessary; b. deleting Part 6.a.D and replacing it with the following: D. the financial contribution pursuant to Part 6.a.1.C. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date City Council adopts the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to the date of payment; and c. deleting Part 6.b.5 and replacing it with the following: 5. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
MM47.82adopted
This Motion will amend the previous Council authority of June 15 and 16, 2022 (Item 2022.TE33.12), which approved alterations to the heritage property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act and authorized the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement. This Motion will delete and replace the previously approved City Council's decision for the purpose of revising the timing for entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement, and providing a Conservation Plan. This will allow the City to secure the Section 37 community benefits associated with the related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, which will be considered by City Council on July 19 and 20, 2022 in Item 2022.TE34.49. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item TE33.12 (June 15 and 16, 2022 City Council meeting).
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete its previous decision on Item 2022.TE33.12 regarding 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street and adopt instead the following new recommendations: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new 12-storey mixed use building with alterations to the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated February 18, 2022 prepared by KPMB Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March 17, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the required and approved Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 18, 2022 prepared by KPMB Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March 17, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 17, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in 1.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement agreement for the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council delete its previous decision on Item 2022.TE33.12 regarding 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street and adopt instead the following new recommendations: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new 12-storey mixed use building with alterations to the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated February 18, 2022 prepared by KPMB Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March 17, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the required and approved Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 18, 2022 prepared by KPMB Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March 17, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 17, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in 1.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement agreement for the property at 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street.
MM47.83amended
On September 9, 2021, Toronto and East York Community Council received a Preliminary Report (Item 2021.TE27.20) regarding an application to amend the Toronto Official Plan and Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a 16 and 18-storey mixed use development on lands located at 1500-1536 St. Clair Avenue West and 20-36 Caledonia Road. Through the detailed review of the proposal, staff identified that an on-site parkland dedication of 1,641 square metres would be required to support the application. On April 6, 2022, City Council adopted Item 2022.MM42.41, directing the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek off-site parkland dedication or, in the alternative, cash-in-lieu for the development application at 1500-1536 St. Clair Avenue West and 20-36 Caledonia Road. On June 15, 2022, City Council adopted Item 2022.TE33.4 and passed By-laws 535-2022 and 536-2022 which approved amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the development proposal. As part of the Council decision and outlined in the By-laws, where in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the First Above Grade Building Permit and as a legal convenience under the future Section 37 Agreement, the Owner, St. Clair Caledonia Partnership, shall convey to the City, a total required parkland dedication value of $6.500 million, indexed upwardly in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto calculated upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit, composed of off-site parkland dedication, of properties acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. St. Clair Caledonia Partnership has since conditionally acquired three properties to expand City-owned parkland. The total estimated cost for the three properties is included in Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion. It is the opinion of Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff that all three properties are to be acquired and conveyed to the City for parkland purposes. The value of the three properties is anticipated to be more than the total required parkland dedication value. St. Clair Caledonia Partnership has conditionally acquired all three properties, within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West, with the City to issue repayment for the delta. There is currently no City Council authority to direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation to allocate funds towards this acquisition. This Motion seeks authority from City Council to reimburse up to the total value in applicable Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funding detailed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to St. Clair Caledonia Partnership to enable the acquisition of all three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West for conveyance to the City for parkland purposes.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Acquisition of Land in Vicinity of 1500 St. Clair Avenue West sub-project in the Land Acquisition project, to be fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu (XR2213) as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for the purpose of reimbursing St. Clair Caledonia Partnership the value in excess of the total required parkland dedication value for the purchase of three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West as an obligation of the off-site parkland dedication. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to reimburse the value in excess of the total required parkland dedication value for the purchase of three properties by St. Clair Caledonia Partnership, as described in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan from the Acquisition of Land in Vicinity of 1500 St. Clair Avenue West sub-project to St. Clair Caledonia Partnership, upon completion of the purchase of and conveyance to the City of all three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West as an obligation of the off-site parkland dedication requirement. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to secure the terms and conditions related to the reimbursement in the Section 37 Agreement, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, upon completion of the conveyance to the City of all three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West, and upon the issuance of the reimbursement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the City Solicitor. 5. City Council direct that the off-site park dedication, in respect of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 21 175097 STE 09 OZ for 1500-1536 St. Clair Avenue West and 20-36 Caledonia Road (the "Applications"), being the parcels described in City of Toronto Zoning By-Law 536-2022, represents the full and final parkland dedication requirement with respect to the Applications, as approved by Item 2022.TE33.4, as adopted by Council on June 15 and 16, 2022. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report directly to the December 14, 2022 special meeting of City Council with respect to the funding of the off-site parkland acquisitions regarding the Applications as approved by Item 2022.TE33.4, as adopted by Council on June 15 and 16, 2022. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation will be made public upon completion of the conveyance to the City of all three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West, and upon the issuance of the reimbursement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 18, 2022) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation: 1. City Council approve an amendment to Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Acquisition of Land in Vicinity of 1500 St. Clair Avenue West sub-project in the Land Acquisition project, to be fully funded by Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu (XR2213) as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, for the purpose of reimbursing St. Clair Caledonia Partnership the value in excess of the total required parkland dedication value for the purchase of three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West as an obligation of the off-site parkland dedication. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to reimburse the value in excess of the total required parkland dedication value for the purchase of three properties by St. Clair Caledonia Partnership, as described in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan from the Acquisition of Land in Vicinity of 1500 St. Clair Avenue West sub-project to St. Clair Caledonia Partnership, upon completion of the purchase of and conveyance to the City of all three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West as an obligation of the off-site parkland dedication requirement. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to secure the terms and conditions related to the reimbursement in the Section 37 Agreement, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1, upon completion of the conveyance to the City of all three properties within the vicinity of the development at 1500 St. Clair Avenue West, and upon the issuance of the reimbursement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the City Solicitor.
MM47.84adopted
I am pleased to transmit the report from the Selection Panel recommending appointment of an Auditor General as identified in the confidential attachment. Toronto's Auditor General, Beverly Romeo-Beehler, was appointed by City Council at its June 2014 meeting for a non-renewable seven-year term. At its meeting of May 5, 2021, City Council adopted Item 2021.MM32.14, and in doing so determined to extend the term of the current Auditor General, on the same terms and conditions, to December 16, 2022, to permit the intervening recruitment of a new Auditor General. I appointed a selection panel that included Deputy Mayor Holyday (Chair), Councillor Lai, Councillor Filion and Councillor Mantas. The Auditor General Selection Panel undertook a comprehensive recruitment process to recommend a preferred candidate to City Council. The Selection Panel was assisted by an independent external search firm. I want to thank the Selection Panel for their participation in the recruitment process and for their efforts to ensure a successful outcome for this very important position.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Tara Anderson as Auditor General effective December 17, 2022, subject to and following written acceptance by Tara Anderson of the prescribed Accountability Officer employment agreement offered by the City, for a 7-year non-renewable term ending on December 16, 2029, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Auditor General by Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the Curriculum Vitae Summary in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 19, 2022) from the Chair, Auditor General, Selection Panel. The following Curriculum Vitae Summary for Tara Anderson is now public: Employment History June 2020 - now - Assistant Auditor General, City of Toronto 2019 - 2020 - Audit Director, Office of the Auditor General, City of Toronto 2018 - 2019 - Senior Audit Manager, Office of the AG, City of Toronto 2017 - 2018 - Audit Manager, Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2016 - 2017 - Senior Internal Auditor, Interior Health Authority, Victoria/Kelowna 2015 - 2016 - Financial Controller, Tabor Manor and Pleasant Manor Seniors' Care Homes 2014 - 2015 - Internal/Financial Audit and Instructor contractor University of Victoria, Office of the Auditor General of BC, Camosun College, Interior Health Authority 2010 - 2014 - Director, Performance Audit, Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia 2008 - 2009 - Director, Financial Systems and Risk Management, Ministry of Children and Family Development, British Columbia Government 2004 - 2009 - Director, Sector Services, Health and Social Services, Office of the Comptroller General, Ministry of Finance, British Columbia Government 2000 - 2004 - Audit and Assurance Senior Manager, KPMG LLP, British Columbia 1995 - 2000 Audit and Assurance Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP, British Columbia Education and Professional Development 2013 - Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors, Victoria, British Columbia 2007 - Performance Management, professional specialization certificate, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia 1997 - Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia 1995 - Bachelor of Accounting (co-op accounting option), Honors Degree, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 19, 2022) from the Chair, Auditor General, Selection Panel: 1. City Council appoint as Auditor General the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, effective December 17, 2022, subject to and following written acceptance by the candidate of the prescribed Accountability Officer employment agreement offered by the City, for a 7-year non-renewable term ending on December 16, 2029, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Auditor General by Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the Curriculum Vitae Summary in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the Chair, Auditor General Selection Panel.
MM47.85adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decisions refusing the consent and minor variance applications at 98 Bogert Avenue (Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY) (the "Applications"), in order to oppose the Applications. The Applications seeks a consent to sever the property at 98 Bogert Avenue into two undersized residential lots and construct a new dwelling on each of two the newly-created lots. The Applications require a total of 9 minor variances to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 for each of the two proposed new dwellings. The variances relate to minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage, lot coverage, side yard setback, front yard setback, building height, and minimum side yard setback for non-encroaching platforms. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated July 26, 2021, Community Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Applications and recommended that the Applications be refused. A copy of the Planning Report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the requested consent to sever fails to satisfy the consent criteria under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the requested minor variance applications do not meet the four tests for minor variance under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act. In particular, Community Planning Staff opined that the Applications fail to respect and reinforce the character of the neighbourhood and that they do not satisfy the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. On June 23, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment issued decisions refusing the Applications, finding that the proposed severance did not satisfy the requirements of s. 51(24) of the Planning Act, and that the proposed variances failed each of the four tests for minor variance under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act (the "Decisions"). The Decisions are attached. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline to request party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, although not yet set, is anticipated to fall between July City Council and August City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decisions refusing the Applications regarding 98 Bogert Avenue (Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY), with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consent and minor variances requested in Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY regarding 98 Bogert Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the Decisions in Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY respecting 98 Bogert Avenue and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decisions refusing the Applications regarding 98 Bogert Avenue (Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY), with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consent and minor variances requested in Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY regarding 98 Bogert Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the Decisions in Applications B0017/21NY, A0296/21NY, A0297/21NY respecting 98 Bogert Avenue and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM47.86adopted
On February 9, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused a Minor Variance application brought by the owner of 20 Long Crescent for the following variances: building height, number of storeys, floor space index, front yard landscaping, and driveway width. A copy of the Committee's decision for the Minor Variance Application (the "Application") is attached. The Application proposes to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated February 3, 2022, Planning opposed the Application. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the Application does not satisfy the statutory test for Minor Variances under section 45 of the Planning Act. Planning Staff also opined that the proposed development does not respect the existing physical character of its context and presents an overdevelopment of the lot. On March 1, 2022, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion is urgent as the Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a notice of hearing for this matter; the deadline for the City to seek party status for this matter was May 30, 2022, and the hearing is scheduled to proceed on August 3, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, and if successful, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing with appropriate City Staff to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application requested in Application A1324/21TEY respecting 20 Long Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, if granted party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A1324/21TEY, respecting 20 Long Crescent, and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, and if successful, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing with appropriate City Staff to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application requested in Application A1324/21TEY respecting 20 Long Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, if granted party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A1324/21TEY, respecting 20 Long Crescent, and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
MM47.87adopted
CivicLabTO 2.0 - by Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
The first iteration of CivicLabTO has been a tremendous success. Initiatives including the Academic Working Group, the CivicLabTO Curriculum, and the CivicLabTO Summit have strengthened collaborations with academic partners to facilitate intellectual exchange, support data-driven decision making, and to advance a new model for connecting the City's strategic priorities to higher education institutions. Further accomplishments are detailed in the recent report from the City Manager dated April 21, 2022 (EX32.7). How do we take CivicLabTO to the next level? A dedicated non-governmental organization (NGO) could build on our existing accomplishments to scale up and accelerate the work of CivicLabTO. Learning from precedents in Boston, USA, and London, UK, as well as the analogous local example of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network, the CivicLabTO NGO could be a shared venture between the City of Toronto and higher education institutions - combining our strengths, and reducing the individual resource burden. Once established, the NGO should seek self-sufficiency through grants and partnerships with the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. The opportunities of a CivicLabTO NGO include: - Accessing new funding opportunities traditionally not accessible to municipalities; - An annual or bi-annual working Summit to develop the top issues where research opportunities would meet City needs; - The development of mechanisms for connecting the relevant faculty with City staff; - Creating university and college courses for students as the next generation of City administrators to meet senior City staff and understand the City's functioning and issues first hand; - Ensuring City staff have awareness and actionable knowledge of global best practices on the wide range of issues confronting Toronto; - Breaking down barriers and silos between the practical expertise of City staff and the research expertise of Toronto's academic community. This Motion recommends that the City Manager initiate discussions about a CivicLabTO NGO with leadership at higher education institutions in Toronto as well as relevant stakeholders, and report back to City Council in 2023. This Motion is urgent in order for discussions with partners to begin during the summer of this year, due to the length of time before the next regularly-scheduled City Council meeting in the new term.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with Toronto-based higher education institutions and selected research-oriented urban research institutions, to report back to City Council by Spring 2023 on ways to strengthen the City-university-college relationship, including consideration of establishing a new CivicLabTO non-governmental organization.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with Toronto-based higher education institutions and selected research-oriented urban research institutions, to report back to City Council by Spring 2023 on ways to strengthen the City-university-college relationship, including consideration of establishing a new CivicLabTO non-governmental organization.
MM47.88adopted
In 2021, an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal to permit a mixed use development of the former TDSB lands located at 90 Croatia Street, 980 Dufferin Street, and 1141 Bloor Street West. The approved redevelopment includes affordable and new market housing, retail, a new daycare, community space, a new park, a new public street, and conservation of heritage at 980 Dufferin Street. This Motion responds to a request from the owner to seek changes to the gross floor area and height above and beyond what had been approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Other performance standards related to the site-specific by-law may also need amending. In accordance with the Planning Act, the applicant may not submit an application to Committee of Adjustment to vary the by-law within 2 years of the by-law coming into full force and effect unless City Council approval is granted. This Motion will grant that option to the owner. Nothing in this Motion shall fetter City Council's decision or staff review of any changes the applicant may submit. This Motion will grant that option to the owner. Nothing in this Motion shall fetter Council's decision or staff review of any changes the applicant may submit. This Motion is urgent due to the Council break and the need to move forward with a Committee of Adjustment submission.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that Fitzrovia Real Estate and Hazelview Investments (the owners) be permitted to apply for variances to Site Specific Zoning By-law 700-2021 (Ontario Land Tribunal) in respect of the lands municipally known as 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street before the second anniversary of the first day on which Site Specific Zoning By-law 700-2021 (Ontario Land Tribunal) came into effect. 2. City Council declare that Part 1 above shall not be construed to fetter City Council's discretion with respect to its decision or direction regarding any development application related to 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that Fitzrovia Real Estate and Hazelview Investments (the owners) be permitted to apply for variances to Site Specific Zoning By-law 700-2021(OLT) in respect of the lands municipally known as 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street before the second anniversary of the first day on which Site Specific Zoning By-law 700-2021(OLT) came into effect. 2. City Council declare that Recommendation 1 above shall not be construed to fetter City Council's discretion with respect to its decision or direction regarding any development application related to 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street.
MM47.89adopted
2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Awards - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
The Toronto Heritage Grant Program provides matching grant funds for eligible heritage conservation work on residential properties or tax-exempt properties in the City of Toronto designated under Part IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Owners of non-house form buildings and any tax-exempt properties including house form buildings may be eligible for a grant equivalent to 50 percent of the cost of eligible conservation work, with no maximum limit. The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning submitted a report entitled "2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Award" to the Toronto Preservation Board on July 11, 2022. The report recommended the approval of 21 grants. This Motion is urgent in order to manage these grants within the 2022 year prior to the Council writ period break.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the grant awards for the 2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for the following 20 heritage properties, to assist grant recipients in funding the scope of conservation work generally described in Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning: 241 Blythwood Road 145 Clouston Avenue 116 Crescent Road 36 Geneva Avenue 57 George Street (Weston) 438 Gerrard Street East 440 Gerrard Street East 442 Gerrard Street East 444 Gerrard Street East 446 Gerrard Street East 44 Glen Road 60 Lowther Avenue 80 Madison Avenue 175 Madison Avenue 129 Mount Pleasant Road 43 Salisbury Avenue 41-45 Spadina Road 20 Wellesley Avenue 56 Wellesley Street East 432 Wellesley Street East 2. City Council direct that the use of the grant awards outlined in Part 1 of the report (July 5, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning be limited to only the conservation work approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and that the issuing of the grant award be subject to the grant recipient satisfying all conditions as set out in the Letter of Understanding between the City and the grant recipient. 3. City Council, notwithstanding the established selection process, approve a grant award for the 2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for 220 Robert Street, to assist the recipient in funding the scope of conservation work generally described in 2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Award: 220 Robert Street Scope of Work and Grant Award as generally described Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (July 8, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the Transmittal (July 11, 2022) from the Toronto Preservation Board: 1. City Council approve the grant awards for the 2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for the following 20 heritage properties, to assist grant recipients in funding the scope of conservation work generally described in Attachment 1 of the report (July 5, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning: 241 Blythwood Road 145 Clouston Avenue 116 Crescent Road 36 Geneva Avenue 57 George Street (Weston) 438 Gerrard Street East 440 Gerrard Street East 442 Gerrard Street East 444 Gerrard Street East 446 Gerrard Street East 44 Glen Road 60 Lowther Avenue 80 Madison Avenue 175 Madison Avenue 129 Mount Pleasant Road 43 Salisbury Avenue 41-45 Spadina Road 20 Wellesley Avenue 56 Wellesley Street East 432 Wellesley Street East 2. City Council direct that the use of the grant awards outlined in Recommendation 1 of this report be limited to only the conservation work approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and that the issuing of the grant award be subject to the grant recipient satisfying all conditions as set out in the Letter of Understanding between the City and the grant recipient. 3. City Council, notwithstanding the established selection process, approve a grant award for the 2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for 220 Robert Street, to assist the recipient in funding the scope of conservation work generally described in 2022 Toronto Heritage Grant Award: 220 Robert Street Scope of Work and Grant Award as generally described Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (July 8, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
MM47.90adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds in the amount of $711,800 to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant for streetscape improvements related to "Manor Road Square" located west of Yonge Street. Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc. will be developing a vibrant and safe public space for the Midtown Yonge community. These improvements will enhance the pedestrian experience and further animate the neighborhood's public realm. This Motion is urgent as it is a pre-approval condition for the applicant's site plan.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to increase project CTP422-05 (Neighbourhood Improvements) by $711,800, with cash flow commitments in 2023, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant for streetscape improvements related to "Manor Road Square" located west of Yonge Street and co-ordinated with the adjacent development through Site Plan Application 20 173536 STE 12 SA; fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following development: a. 2263-2297 Yonge Street, 10 Eglinton Avenue East and 25R Roehampton Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700595) secured for streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site, in the amount of $711,800. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement, or other means as deemed appropriate, with Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant to design and construct streetscape improvements to "Manor Road Square" in accordance with the approved Site Plan and Landscape Plans on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with City Planning and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including the following: a. the improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City's construction standards and with detailed plans approved by the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Construction Obligations in the Construction Industry Policy, and the Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation Policy, if applicable, shall be complied with in constructing the streetscape improvements; and c. the negotiated fees and costs for all Agreements to design and construct the streetscape improvements of "Manor Road Square" shall be fair and reasonable in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services, based on the work involved to implement the improvements and costs for similar work completed in the past. The total cost to design and construct all of the work shall be agreed upon, but shall not exceed $711,800.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, to increase project CTP422-05 (Neighbourhood Improvements) by $711,800, with cash flow commitments in 2023, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant for streetscape improvements related to "Manor Road Square" located west of Yonge Street and co-ordinated with the adjacent development through Site Plan Application 20 173536 STE 12 SA; fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following development: a. 2263-2297 Yonge Street, 10 Eglinton Avenue East and 25R Roehampton Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700595) secured for streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site, in the amount of $711,800. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement, or other means as deemed appropriate, with Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant to design and construct streetscape improvements to "Manor Road Square" in accordance with the approved Site Plan and Landscape Plans on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with City Planning and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including the following: a. the improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City's construction standards and with detailed plans approved by the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Construction Obligations in the Construction Industry Policy, and the Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation Policy, if applicable, shall be complied with in constructing the streetscape improvements; and c. the negotiated fees and costs for all Agreements to design and construct the streetscape improvements of "Manor Road Square" shall be fair and reasonable in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services, based on the work involved to implement the improvements and costs for similar work completed in the past. The total cost to design and construct all of the work shall be agreed upon, but shall not exceed $711,800.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax.
MM47.91adopted
The $1,600,000.00 of community benefits secured in the settlement between the owner and the City is in jeopardy of being lost due to the transition away from Section 37 density bonusing into the new Community Benefits Charge regime. These community benefits are of the utmost importance to my constituents and the residents surrounding the development. The recommendations in City Council's decision on Item CC39.11 dated February 2 and 3, 2022 were premised on the settlement of the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application proceeding by way of an agreement with the owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, which would secure certain matters, services and facilities as community benefits and legal conveniences to support the development. Given the statutory timelines associated with the transition to the Community Benefits Charge regime, the recommendations in City Council's previous decision are being modified such that the community benefits and legal conveniences to support the development secured in the Section 37 Agreement are not lost.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request a final order from the Ontario Land Tribunal approving the Zoning Bylaw Amendment provided she is satisfied that the necessary legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that such conditions listed under Part 3 of City Council's decision on Item 2022.CC39.11 dated February 2 and 3, 2022 are satisfied prior to the issuance of any building permit for the development.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request a final order from the Ontario Land Tribunal approving the Zoning Bylaw Amendment provided she is satisfied that the necessary legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that such conditions listed under Part 3 of City Council's decision on Item CC39.11 dated February 2 and 3, 2022 are satisfied prior to the issuance of any building permit for the development.