Toronto City Council
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All 172 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM47.92adopted
This Motion recommends assigning the ceremonial name "Aga Khan Boulevard" to the portion of Wynford Drive between Don Mills Road and the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass. This ceremonial dedication will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Aga Khan's accession as the 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims - as recognized by Imamat Day on July 11, 2022 - and 50 years since the Ismaili community settled in Canada. Throughout his Imamat, the Aga Khan has worked to improve the lives of all people, regardless of their birthplace, background, or religious beliefs, through global charitable efforts focusing on health care, education, financial inclusion and infrastructure development. In Toronto, the Aga Khan has made generous contributions to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Ismaili community, and their deep roots in the City. In 2014, he opened the Aga Khan Museum, the only museum in North America dedicated to Islamic arts, housing 1,200 works of art and artifacts assembled by the Aga Khan; and the Ismaili Centre, a place of congregation, prayer, and friendship for the Ismaili community; and the Aga Khan Park which is a contribution to Toronto's vibrant pluralism and which showcases Canada's rich example of pluralism in action. These landmark institutions on Wynford Drive are not only a gathering place for the community and Torontonians at large, but also an attraction for visitors to the City. City staff have reviewed this proposal and confirmed that its meets the requirements of the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy. Written consent has been obtained from a representative of the Aga Khan, and letters of support have been received from property owners and institutions along Wynford Drive, including the Aga Khan Museum, the Ismaili Council of Canada, Scotiabank, and Brookfield Properties. The proposal also supports the objectives of the new City of Toronto Commemorative Framework, which is currently before City Council for consideration (Item EX34.6). In particular, the proposed ceremonial dedication will commemorate the Aga Khan's contributions to Toronto, as well as the culture of the Ismaili community.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council assign the ceremonial name "Aga Khan Boulevard" to Wynford Drive between Don Mills Road and the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to alter the street name signs on Wynford Drive from Don Mills Road to the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Aga Khan Boulevard".
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council assign the ceremonial name "Aga Khan Boulevard" to Wynford Drive between Don Mills Road and the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to alter the street name signs on Wynford Drive from Don Mills Road to the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Aga Khan Boulevard".
MM47.93adopted
The Tenant of Hotel X is now proceeding with Phase 2 of a 49-year lease agreement which includes a 30-storey, 382 suite hotel which is connected to a 7,000 seat entertainment venue that will host E-sports events, concerts and other large gatherings. City Council at its meeting of June 15 and 16, 2022 adopted MM42.52 directing the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the July 19 and 20 meeting of City Council on the status of the site plan application.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (July 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendation in the report (July 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council receive the report (July 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for information.
MM47.94adopted
In April 2022, City Council approved a two-year lease for It's OK Community Arts (operating as It's OK*) for the City-owned property at 468 Queen Street West. It's OK* will use the space to host rotating programs focusing on the concept and development of work from Black grassroots emerging artists and musicians, and developmental workshops for creatives to gain valuable skills and insights on building and sustaining a creative practice. City Council also approved the allocation of $37,673.00 in Section 37 funding towards property improvements for 468 Queen Street West. An additional $10,000.00 is now required to complete this work. The improvements must be completed before the space can be opened to the public. This Motion is urgent as the funds will be required to complete improvements prior to the next meeting of City Council. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item GL29.14 (April 6 and 7, 2022, City Council meeting) only as it relates to Part 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 GL29.14 adopted by City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022, by deleting Part 6 and replacing it with the following new Part 6: 6. Despite the Financial Impact statement in the report (March 8, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the general principles of the Community Space Tenancy Policy, City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture, on a one-time basis by $47,673.00 gross, $0 net, and transfer to It's OK Community Arts for the purpose of improvements at 468 Queen Street West, fully funded by Section 37/(45)(Planning Act Reserve Funds) collected from the following developments: a. 295 Adelaide Street West and 100-104 John Street, secured for arts and cultural facilities in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $7,590.00 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500128); b. 335, 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way, secured for a range of purposed including cultural facilities in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $35,000.00 (Source Account: XR3026- 3700747); and c. 60 John Street and 12 Mercer Street, secured for improvements to public housing and/or arts space within Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $5,083.00 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500120).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item GL29.14 adopted by City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022, by deleting Part 6 and replacing it with the following new Part 6: 6. Despite the Financial Impact statement in the report (March 8, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the general principles of the Community Space Tenancy Policy, City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture, on a one-time basis by $47,673.00 gross, $0 net, and transfer to It's OK Community Arts for the purpose of improvements at 468 Queen Street West, fully funded by Section 37/(45)(Planning Act Reserve Funds) collected from the following developments: a. 295 Adelaide Street West and 100-104 John Street, secured for arts and cultural facilities in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $7,590.00 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500128); b. 335, 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way, secured for a range of purposed including cultural facilities in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $35,000.00 (Source Account: XR3026- 3700747); and c. 60 John Street and 12 Mercer Street, secured for improvements to public housing and/or arts space within Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $5,083.00 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500120).
MM47.95amended
Roncesvalles Polish Festival Renaming - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
For 15 years, the Roncesvalles Polish Festival has showcased Polish culture and tradition in Toronto. Recently, the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area voted to remove the word Polish from the name of this important cultural event.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area to review the history and cultural importance that the Polish community has contributed to the City and our country, and City Council request the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area to consider returning the event to its original name of the Roncesvalles Polish Festival.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area reconsider their decision and the history and cultural importance the polish community has contributed to the City and our country, and City Council request that the Business Improvement Area return the event to its original name of the Roncesvalles Polish Festival.
MM47.96adopted
On May 11 and 12, 2022, City Council adopted Item NY31.7 approving an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for the lands at 6150 to 6160 Yonge Street, 9 to 11 Pleasant Avenue and 18 Goulding Avenue. As part of the approval of the proposed development for these lands, City Council approved an off-site parkland dedication, and the securing of a $3,500,000 upwardly indexed financial contribution to the City to be allocated towards parkland and other community services and facility improvements within the Ward, as well as streetscape improvements which comply with the Streetscape Manual, to be secured in a Section 37 Agreement. Since the adoption of this Item, the applicant has assisted the City in obtaining the off-site parkland far in advance of when they would have needed to do so in order to satisfy their Section 42 obligations, and at a cost favourable to the City. As a result, the Section 37 contribution is being decreased by $100,000, which will cover a portion of the added cost incurred by the applicant in order to assist the City. This Motion is urgent as the City is trying to secure the Section 37 benefits that form part of the approval of this file prior to the introduction of the Community Benefits Charge by-law. This Motion is brought forward to authorize the change in the Section 37 contribution amount from $3,500,000 to $3,400,000, and to determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law under section 34(17) of the Planning Act. REQURES RE-OPENING Item NY31.7 (May 11 and 12, 2022 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 8.a.1 of City Council's decision.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Part 8.a.1 of its previous decision on Item 2022.NY31.7 adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 11 and 12, 2022 by replacing the figure "$3,500,000" with the figure "$3,400,000" so that the upwardly indexed financial contribution to the City will be "$3,400,000". 2. City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Part 8.a.1 of its previous decision on Item NY31.7 adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 11 and 12, 2022 by replacing the figure "$3,500,000" with the figure "$3,400,000" so that the upwardly indexed financial contribution to the City will be "$3,400,000". 2. City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
MM47.97amended
Business Improvement Areas are established and supported by the City of Toronto, and their Boards are appointed by City Council. They can be constructive and positive partners promoting the health and vitality of our main streets and commercial districts. Last week, a parkette at Queen Street West and Ryerson Avenue was destroyed without permits or authorization. Constructed on the City's right-of-way with funding from the local Business Improvement Area and the City, the parkette only opened a few short years ago in 2018. The investigation into this unacceptable incident is ongoing, but the matter has already raised two important areas on which the City of Toronto needs to take urgent action. Oversight: There is no formal oversight of what happens to installations and improvements after they have been implemented by Business Improvement Areas on City of Toronto land or with City of Toronto funds. The local Business Improvement Area is considered to "own" the asset in whole, and there is no mechanism in place to secure the City's interest in any future decisions about modifications or removals. When the City provides funds to other partners, such as school boards, to undertake improvements to benefit the public, the City requires appropriate legal agreements to be in place before the funds are transferred. A similar approach should be studied for Business Improvement Areas to apply whenever they receive Section 37 funds, benefit from the City's cost-sharing program, or undertake major changes in the City right-of-way like the construction of a parkette. Engagement and consultation: Our streets, parks, and public spaces are heavily used in many ways by Toronto's diverse population. The City of Toronto strives to achieve broad, meaningful engagement and consultation whenever there are City-led changes to parks and streets. There is currently no policy, however, requiring public engagement on Business Improvement Area-led projects even when major changes are proposed on City of Toronto land or with City of Toronto funds. City Council should request staff to develop a policy for public engagement and consultation on major Business Improvement Area infrastructure projects that meets the same standards the public has come to expect when considering changes to our parks and streets. This Motion is urgent to provide direction to City staff so they can begin work over the summer, before City Council meets next in the new term.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with Transportation Services to review City policy and report back in 2023 with respect to public realm projects implemented with Business Improvement Areas to ensure alignment with existing City priorities, including: a. review of public engagement and consultation for major changes on City lands and right-of way; and b. securing the City's long-term interest in major improvements made on City lands and right-of-way, and/or with funding contributions from the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review City policy and report back in 2023 with respect to public realm projects implemented with Business Improvement Areas to ensure alignment with existing City priorities and targets, including: a. requirements for public engagement and consultation for major changes on City lands and right-of way; and b. securing the City's long-term interest in major improvements made on City lands and right-of-way, and/or with funding contributions from the City.
MM47.98adopted
This Motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project for Lionel Conacher Park Improvements in the amount of $0.081 million with cash flow funding in 2022. The project will be fully funded from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds obtained from the development at 26-40 Birch Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4201464); for a new ping pong table and for improvements to the basketball court and baseball diamond infield. The funds have been received, are eligible for these purposes and support the needs of the community. This Motion is urgent to ensure the funds are made available this calendar year.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Lionel Conacher Park Improvements in the Outdoor Recreation Centres project, with a project cost and cash flow funding of $0.081 million in 2022, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds obtained from the development 26-40 Birch Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4201464) for the purpose of improvements to the park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Lionel Conacher Park Improvements in the Outdoor Recreation Centres project, with a project cost and cash flow funding of $0.081 million in 2022, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds obtained from the development 26-40 Birch Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4201464) for the purpose of improvements to the park.
MM47.99adopted
The City of Toronto owns a property that has remained vacant for a period of years and while currently under the management of the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division. The property has been circulated to City Divisions and both the Housing Secretariat and the Social Development and Finance and Administration Divisions have expressed an interest. Since the Housing Secretariat has expressed their interest, it would be appropriate that a Request for Proposals be issued for a use that includes housing and support services for women who are victims of domestic violence.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Housing Secretariat, and any other appropriate City Division, to develop a Request for Proposals for the property identified in Confidential Attachment to Motion MM47.99 for a use that includes housing and support services for women who are victims of domestic violence. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.99 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.99 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the municipality or local board. Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.99 will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Housing Secretariat, and any other appropriate City Division, to develop a Request for Proposals for the property identified in Confidential Attachment to this Motion for a use that includes housing and support services for women who are victims of domestic violence. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this Motion remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM47.100adopted
This Motion requests City Staff to mitigate construction impacts in the Humewood & Cedarvale neighbourhoods in response to two projects that caused significant disruption to residents in these adjoining communities. While the motion is specific to this area, similar occurrences are unfortunately all too common across Toronto. In summer 2021, the City undertook a road reconstruction project on Heathdale Ave between Raglan Avenue and Humewood Drive. Notices had been given out to all residents living on Heathdale Avenue but not to other agencies that operate on the route. After the road was torn up to begin work, Canada Post deemed the road impassible and advised that they would not risk driver safety on the road. Instead of delivering mail directly to addresses, they told residents that they could pick up their mail at Lawrence and Keele (5 kilometres away). In December 2021, notices went out to residents on Glen Cedar between Eglinton Avenue West and Strathearn, as well as to residents on Strathearn between Bathurst and Ava, that road reconstruction would be occurring on both streets and sidewalk reconstruction would be occurring on the north side of Strathearn. No date was given for when the work would start. Construction started in spring of this year on both Glen Cedar and Strathearn and both streets were closed as a result. Due to the lack directional and detour routes it wasn't evident to even local residents how to get in and out of their own neighbourhood. On Strathearn, residents were advised that they would have to move their cars and park elsewhere as they would lose access to their driveways while the sidewalks were reconstructed. Residents moved their cars but quickly found that on several occasions, contractors were parking close to their homes, pushing them to park further away and still getting ticketed. The issues with the closures of Strathearn, and in particular Glen Cedar, were compounded by the construction the Crosstown LRT that has closed off the left turn for cars travelling north on Bathurst and trying to get west on Eglinton toward the Allen. This has pushed all traffic travelling toward the Allen Expressway into the neighbourhood. As Crosslinx/Metrolinx has stated that the left turn lane at Bathurst could not be reopened until late August, we asked that Engineering and Construction Services expedite the work on Glen Cedar so that drivers could have Glen Cedar opened by the end of June. Working with Senior Transportation Services Staff, the contractors opened Glen Cedar by the end of June but the intersection of Ava and still remains incomplete with the final layer of asphalt needed on most of Strathearn. Given the unacceptable impacts the existing City construction protocols have had on the residents of these neighbourhoods, this Motion recommends specific measures to mitigate future construction impacts in the Humewood and Cedarvale neighbourhoods that can be quickly implemented. This motion is urgent due to the ongoing construction in the area.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to take action to minimize all future construction impacts in the Humewood and Cedarvale neighbourhoods including: a. providing notification of projects beyond streets where construction is occurring; b. providing directional and detour signs for the duration of project; and c. coordinating with external parties, such as Canada Post, Metrolinx, and utility companies, who are doing work in the neighbourhood and reviewing work schedules, along with future Requests for Proposals to allow for the necessary agility to halt work as necessary.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to take action to minimize all future construction impacts in the Humewood and Cedarvale neighbourhoods including: a. providing notification of projects beyond streets where construction is occurring; b. providing directional and detour signs for the duration of project; and c. coordinating with external parties, such as Canada Post, Metrolinx, and utility companies, who are doing work in the neighbourhood and reviewing work schedules, along with future Requests for Proposals to allow for the necessary agility to halt work as necessary.
MM47.101amended
Pressures exist on development sites across the City of Toronto to accommodate all critical grey and green infrastructure. More often than not, this conflict results in the prevention of trees from being planted in the proximity of water infrastructure, including in areas where trees have been removed. City Council recognizes the importance of grey and green infrastructure to work in tandem to respond to the City's climate resiliency goals, tree canopy goals and to contribute to a livable city. Staff have been attempting to identify agreeable outcomes to these conflicts through Concept 2 Keys initiative and the Green Streets Steering Committee, but a solution is needed now to prevent lost opportunities for tree planting on development sites, including at 5 Scrivener Square. Toronto Water should be working with relevant City Divisions and development applicants to ensure trees are given more priority when considering planting plans against utility infrastructure. The City of Toronto remains in a climate emergency and as numerous sites are undergoing construction and planting in the months ahead, staff must work together to ensure that opportunities for critical green infrastructure are not lost. To do this, Toronto Water infrastructure will have to be co-located with trees which is the situation in many areas across the City.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to work collaboratively with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to actively find solutions for Toronto Water infrastructure to compatibly exist with various tree plantings and in particular to prioritize tree planting opportunities at 5 Scrivener Square.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to work with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to actively find solutions for Toronto Water infrastructure to co-exist with tree planting and in particular to prioritize tree planting opportunities at 5 Scrivener Square.
MM47.102adopted
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is requesting consideration by the City of Toronto to be declared, for liquor licensing purposes, as an event of municipal significance and for the City to advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the City has no objection to the event taking place. The City of Toronto, at its meeting of March 27 and 28, 2019, by resolution in Item EX3.7, established criteria for the City Clerk to declare, for liquor licensing purposes, of an event as municipally significant and to advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the City has no objection to the event taking place. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is seeking temporary liquor licences for the establishments listed in Attachment 1. The City Clerk's delegated authority cannot be exercised for some of these premises as they are requesting extensions that do not meet the criteria for the City Clerk's delegated authority (for example, serving of alcohol outdoors later than 11 pm).
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the request for 4:00 a.m. extensions to licensed hours for indoor spaces only, for the businesses listed in the letter in Attachment 1 to this Motion, with the exception of Casa Loma, and City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the extensions for the following: Fairmont Royal York (100 Front Street West) Shangri-La (188 University Avenue) Nobu Hotel and Residence (30 Mercer Street) La Fenice (319-A King Street West) Fox on John (106 John Street Minami Toronto (225 King Street West) Soluna (312 Queen Street West) The W Hotel (90 Bloor Street East) The Bisha Hotel (80 Blue Jays Way) - Sky Suite 43 Floor Ballroom - KOST - Akira Back - French Made - Clio Members Club The Ritz Carlton (181 Wellington Street West) - Toca St. Regis Hotel (325 Bay Street) - Louix Louis Restaurant The Ace Hotel (51 Camden Street) - Flow Outdoor Lounge and Terrace Oliver & Bonacini Venues: Canteen (330 King Street West) Luma (330 King Street West) Malaparte (330 King Street West) Rabbit Hole (21 Adelaide Street West) O&B Cafe Grill (33 Yonge Street) Jump (18 Wellington Street West) Liberty Group Venues: Arcane (461 King Street West) Xango (461 King Street West) Cibo King West (522 King Street West) Cibo Yorkville (123 Yorkville Avenue) Don Alfonso (1 Harbour Square) Liberty Grand (25 British Columbia Road) The Fifth Social Club Rendezviews (229 Richmond Street West) Salva (221 Richmond Street West) The Fifth (225 Richmond Street West) Pai (18 Duncan Street) Honeycomb Hospitality Baro Rooftop (485 King Street West) The Loft (485 King Street West) Pablo's (485 King Street West) Dasha (620 King Street West) Scale Hospitality Chica (75 Portland Street) FIGO (295 Adelaide Street West) Lapinou (642 King Street West) Patria (478 King Street West) Blue Door Group Mademoiselle Raw Bar (563 King Street West) Marbl (455 King Street West) 2. City Council request the City Clerk to notify the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the event coordinator for the Toronto International Film Festival, that temporary patio extensions are not endorsed through this decision and that each establishment must apply individually through the City's temporary liquor licence application process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the request for 4:00 a.m. extensions to licensed hours for indoor spaces only, for the businesses listed in the letter in Attachment 1 to this Motion, with the exception of Casa Loma, and City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the extensions for the following: Fairmont Royal York (100 Front Street West) Shangri-La (188 University Avenue) Nobu Hotel and Residence (30 Mercer Street) La Fenice (319-A King Street West) Fox on John (106 John Street Minami Toronto (225 King Street West) Soluna (312 Queen Street West) The W Hotel (90 Bloor Street East) The Bisha Hotel (80 Blue Jays Way) - Sky Suite 43 Floor Ballroom - KOST - Akira Back - French Made - Clio Members Club The Ritz Carlton (181 Wellington Street West) - Toca St. Regis Hotel (325 Bay Street) - Louix Louis Restaurant The Ace Hotel (51 Camden Street) - Flow Outdoor Lounge and Terrace Oliver & Bonacini Venues: Canteen (330 King Street West) Luma (330 King Street West) Malaparte (330 King Street West) Rabbit Hole (21 Adelaide Street West) O&B Cafe Grill (33 Yonge Street) Jump (18 Wellington Street West) Liberty Group Venues: Arcane (461 King Street West) Xango (461 King Street West) Cibo King West (522 King Street West) Cibo Yorkville (123 Yorkville Avenue) Don Alfonso (1 Harbour Square) Liberty Grand (25 British Columbia Road) The Fifth Social Club Rendezviews (229 Richmond Street West) Salva (221 Richmond Street West) The Fifth (225 Richmond Street West) Pai (18 Duncan Street) Honeycomb Hospitality Baro Rooftop (485 King Street West) The Loft (485 King Street West) Pablo's (485 King Street West) Dasha (620 King Street West) Scale Hospitality Chica (75 Portland Street) FIGO (295 Adelaide Street West) Lapinou (642 King Street West) Patria (478 King Street West) Blue Door Group Mademoiselle Raw Bar (563 King Street West) Marbl (455 King Street West) 2. City Council request the City Clerk to notify the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the event coordinator for the Toronto International Film Festival, that temporary patio extensions are not endorsed through this decision and that each establishment must apply individually through the City's temporary liquor licence application process.
MM47.103adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $22,500 in Section 16 funds to Heritage Toronto for the creation and installation of three heritage plaques to recognize John M Tinsley, Peggy, and James Mink, persons of historic significance identified through research by Ontario Black History Society and Heritage Toronto. John Tinsley John Tinsley (1782-1892) was born a free Black man in Richmond, Virginia. He trained as a carpenter and millwright and came to Canada in 1842. In Toronto, Tinsley was a building contractor and he ran a successful construction company. Tinsley would often hire and provide vital paid work to newcomers to Canada who arrived via the Underground Railroad, the secret network of travel routes that allowed enslaved people to find comparative freedom in the northern United States and Canada. He was a prominent member of Toronto's Black community. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, located at Queen and Victoria Streets. The church was the first Baptist congregation in Toronto and one of the oldest Black institutions in the city. Many people connected to the Underground Railroad and abolitionist movement were members of the church. Tinsley worked into his 90s and died in Toronto at his home on Agnes Street (now part of Dundas Street). He is buried in Toronto's Necropolis. Peggy Peggy was a Black woman enslaved in Toronto during the 1790s and into the 1800s by Peter Russell, Receiver General of Upper Canada, and his sister Elizabeth at their property "Russell Abbey", located at the corner of Sherbourne and Front Streets. In addition to Peggy, the Russells also enslaved three of Peggy's children: Jupiter, Amy, and Milly. Peggy's husband, a man named Pompadour, arrived in Canada via the Underground Railroad and was employed by the Russells, but not enslaved. Peggy's tasks included cooking, washing laundry, and making soap and candles. Around 1800, the Rusells attempted to sell Peggy, posting advertisements in newspapers. In letters, Elizabeth Russell complained that Peggy was increasingly disobedient, which was likely a deliberate form of resistance against the Russells and her enslavement. Peggy later managed to emancipate herself from the Russells without their permission. In response, Russell posted derogatory notices about Peggy in the Upper Canada Gazette and threatened anyone who employed her without his permission with legal action. James Mink James Mink (c1792-1868) was a Black businessman and one of the wealthiest people in Toronto during the 1830s until his death. He was the son of Tobe and Eve Mink, two people enslaved by Johan Herkimer, who moved to Kingston after the Civil War. James was born between 1792 and 1795 in Upper Canada. Very little is known about his childhood and when he obtained his freedom. Mink became a successful businessman. He moved to Toronto in the 1840s, while George, his brother, stayed in Kingston. They received government contracts to deliver mail, passengers, and prisoners between Toronto and Kingston. James owned several other businesses. He ran a hotel in the York and Richmond area and a livery stable on King Street West between Bay and Yonge Streets. Around 1850, he combined the businesses to form the Mansion House Inn and Livery Stable at 21 Adelaide Street East. Through all his business endeavours, James Mink became extremely wealthy and he was an active member of the Black community in 19th-century Toronto. His inn was used as a polling station in elections. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had a daughter, Mary Mink. Unfortunately, the Mink family name is associated with a longstanding racist myth. It was misreported that James Mink had published an advertisement seeking a white husband for his daughter, Mary ("Minnie"). The myth follows that a man replied, married Mary, and sold her into slavery in the United States requiring James to pay a large ransom to secure her freedom. In reality, Mary Mink married William Johnson, a Black man, in Toronto in 1852 and continued to live in the city. Rebuttals printed in major newspapers lacked the reach of the original story and the myth of James and his daughter Mary is still sometimes circulated today. James Mink retired to Richmond Hill and died in 1868. He is buried in Toronto's Necropolis. This motion is urgent as the manufacturing of the commemorative plaques needs to take place in 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $22,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 16 community benefits obtained from the development at 15 York Street, (Source Account: XR3031), for the production and installation of 3 heritage plaques to recognize "John M Tinsley", "Peggy" and "James Mink" (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $22,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 16 community benefits obtained from the development at 15 York Street, (Source Account: XR3031), for the production and installation of 3 heritage plaques to recognize "John M Tinsley", "Peggy" and "James Mink" (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM47.104adopted
The Revitalization of Alexandra Park and the Atkinson Housing Co-operative is well underway after approximately 8 years of construction, and many more years of hard work on the part of the local community and their partners to plan for the Revitalization. When all the work is finished, 410 Rent Geared to Income rental units will have been replaced, along with 396 units refurbished and 1,540 new market units built. These homes will be within a community with a new public park, a new street network and new pedestrian connections, an incubator space for local social enterprise and business development, and a brand new Alexandra Park Community Centre. An extensive community-led consultation process for the design and program of the new Community Centre is starting this summer. Construction will take place in the next phase of the Revitalization after the current phase of new buildings is completed. In support of design excellence and delivering on the ultimate vision for programming and operating the new Alexandra Park Community Centre, an additional $1 million for the project has been identified from local Section 37 community benefits funds. This Motion is urgent because design work is beginning with the community during the summer of 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $1,000,000.00 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for design and capital construction of the Alexandra Park Community Centre (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37/45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the following developments: a. 102 -118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West, in the amount of $474,741 (Source Account: XR3026-3701023); b. 156-174 Front Street West and 43-51 Simcoe Street, in the amount of $268,565 (Source Account: XR3026-3701065); c. 134 Peter Street and 364-370 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $56,503 (Source Account: XR3028-4500132); d. 357 King Street West, in the amount of $120,000 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500235); e. 371,373-377,379 King St W., in the amount of $2,954 (Source Account XR3026-3700263; and f. 324 326, 328 and 332 Richmond St West, in the amount of $77,237 (Source Account: XR3026-3700973). 2. City Council direct that the $1,000,000.00 be forwarded to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to the Centre signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $1,000,000.00 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for design and capital construction of the Alexandra Park Community Centre (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37/45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the following developments: a. 102 -118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West, in the amount of $474,741 (Source Account: XR3026-3701023); b. 156-174 Front Street West and 43-51 Simcoe Street, in the amount of $268,565 (Source Account: XR3026-3701065); c. 134 Peter Street and 364-370 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $56,503 (Source Account: XR3028-4500132); d. 357 King Street West, in the amount of $120,000 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500235); e. 371,373-377,379 King St W., in the amount of $2,954 (Source Account XR3026-3700263; and f. 324 326, 328 and 332 Richmond St West, in the amount of $77,237 (Source Account: XR3026-3700973). 2. City Council direct that the $1,000,000.00 be forwarded to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to the Centre signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM47.105adopted
At its meeting on November 25 and 26, 2020, City Council adopted the Recommendations in the Report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District approving amendments to City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and former City of Scarborough L'Amoreaux Community By-law No. 12466, as amended, to permit the construction of a 13 storey mid-rise building at 3268 Finch Avenue East. After the statutory public meeting held at Scarborough Community Council on November 9, 2020, the draft By-laws were not forwarded to City Council. Since the November 25 and 26, 2020 City Council meeting, the applicant has proposed a minor change to the floor plans of the proposed building to add 2 additional units per floor. The proposed built form of the building has not been changed. This matter is deemed urgent as the Zoning By-laws with the minor amendments need to be enacted at the July 19, 2022 meeting of Council as the development will be delayed by the election break of Council meetings.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete and replace Exception (G) of By-Law 569-2013, as amended, so that it reads: (G) "The permitted maximum number of dwelling units on the lot is 300" 2. City Council delete and replace Performance Standards Chart - Schedule "B" (563) of the L'Amoreaux Community Zoning By-law 12466, as amended, so that it reads: (563) "Maximum 300 dwelling units are permitted" 3. City Council determine that no further notice is required to be given in respect of these changes under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, RSO.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council delete and replace Exception (G) of By-Law 569-2013, as amended, so that it reads: (G) "The permitted maximum number of dwelling units on the lot is 300" 2. City Council delete and replace Performance Standards Chart - Schedule "B" (563) of the L'Amoreaux Community Zoning By-law 12466, as amended, so that it reads: (563) "Maximum 300 dwelling units are permitted" 3. City Council determine that no further notice is required to be given in respect of these changes under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, RSO.
MM47.106amended
Following more than two years of intensive consultation and study, in 2017 City Council approved the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan with a vision to improve this derelict City-owned property with new public spaces, and to repair and revitalize the heritage-designated Canada Malting Silos located on the property into a cultural and community services-focused hub. Since that time, the City with our local partners including the local resident association and business community, Canada Ireland Foundation, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, Ports Toronto, and the Toronto District School Board, have been hard at work advancing this vision. In October 2019, construction on the first phase of public realm improvements got started, and a new waterfront promenade and additional improvements were formally opened in November 2021. The next phase of work on the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is now well underway including two major initiatives: repurposing a derelict office building on the site into "The Corleck" - a new waterfront hub for arts and culture to be operated by the non-profit Canada Ireland Foundation; and the structural rehabilitation and repair of the historically significant Canada Malting Company Silos - two of the oldest remaining maritime structures on Toronto's waterfront. In addition, construction will shortly begin on a dynamic new public waterfront plaza with which to tie all of these improvements to each other and to the water's edge. As work has advanced at The Corleck, it has become apparent that maximizing the value to the public and the opportunity for the future arts and culture hub requires amending the lease arrangements approved by City Council in November 2021 under MM37.29. Expanding the lease with the Canada Ireland Foundation to cover the entire building creates additional opportunities for programming and partnerships, such as working with OCAD University which City Council asked staff to explore through item MM41.17. These changes will necessitate further coordination with Ports Toronto, which had anticipated a temporary 5-year term to use a portion of The Corleck following the completion of renovations. City staff will work with Ports Toronto and the ward councillor to identify essential city-side airport operations in need of temporary accommodation in the vicinity of the pedestrian tunnel and ferry, which may include traffic management and security staff, while a long-term solution can be designed and constructed within airport-owned facilities. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item MM37.29 (November 9, 10 and 12, 2021 City Council meeting).
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.MM37.29 so that it reads as follows: 1. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the lease transaction including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant a new lease to The Canada Ireland Foundation (the "Tenant") for nominal consideration. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate a nominal sum lease, including any amendments to the Lease, not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City, as Landlord to enter into: a. an agreement with Tenant to effect the termination and surrender of the existing lease between the City and the Tenant dated September 13, 2019 ("Surrender of Lease"); and b. the Lease with the Tenant, for a portion of the Administration Building (the "Building") located at 3 Eireann Quay comprising approximately 9,050 square feet (the "Leased Premises") for a twenty (20) year term substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act work to be carried out at the Building in which the City will contribute up to $1,976,850 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax), together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as licensor to enter into a licence extension agreement with the Tenant to extend the licence agreement dated October 29, 2021 (as documented by Delegated Authority Form No. 2021-295) for a further term of up to twelve (12) months, as mutually agreed upon by both parties, for nominal consideration, for the purpose of construction staging in connection with the Tenant's renovation work at the Building (the "Licence Extension Agreement") and amend any terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Transaction Services severally to execute and deliver the Surrender of Lease, the Lease and any amendments to the Lease, the Licence Extension Agreement and any related documents contemplated thereunder on behalf of the City (collectively, the "Agreements"). 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to direct the appropriate City staff to collaborate with the Tenant for a protocol on occasional outdoor programming and activation (the "Protocol"); the Protocol shall provide guidance for the provision of occasional and temporary access to the Tenant to the patio/landscaped area immediately adjacent the Building for purposes consistent with the use provisions in the Lease including: a. the location and extent of areas to which access may be provided; b. the types of events for which access may be provided; and c. the frequency of use. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Agreements on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the Agreements and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable. 8. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Canada Ireland Foundation, with whom the City of Toronto will execute a lease for the property known as 3 Eireann Quay, for approximately 9,050 square feet owned by the City of Toronto, with respect to a facility used for cultural purposes; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 9. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Part 8 above is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 10. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. 11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into an agreement with PortsToronto to effect a partial surrender of the lease between the City and Ports Toronto dated March 5, 2012, as may be amended from time to time ("Surrender of PortsToronto Lease") to surrender the part of the leased premises within the Building located at 3 Eireann Quay. 12. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into a license for a term of two years with an option to extend the term for up to one year, with PortsToronto to utilize a portion of 5 Eireann Quay for the purposes of accommodating one portable site office, on terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item MM37.29 so that it reads as follows: 1. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the lease transaction including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant a new lease to The Canada Ireland Foundation (the "Tenant") for nominal consideration. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate a nominal sum lease, including any amendments to the Lease, not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City, as Landlord to enter into: a. an agreement with Tenant to effect the termination and surrender of the existing lease between the City and the Tenant dated September 13, 2019 ("Surrender of Lease"); and b. the Lease with the Tenant, for a portion of the Administration Building (the "Building") located at 3 Eireann Quay comprising approximately 9,050 square feet (the "Leased Premises") for a twenty (20) year term substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act work to be carried out at the Building in which the City will contribute up to $1,976,850 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax), together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as licensor to enter into a licence extension agreement with the Tenant to extend the licence agreement dated October 29, 2021 (as documented by Delegated Authority Form No. 2021-295) for a further term of up to twelve (12) months, as mutually agreed upon by both parties, for nominal consideration, for the purpose of construction staging in connection with the Tenant's renovation work at the Building (the "Licence Extension Agreement") and amend any terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director of Transaction Services severally to execute and deliver the Surrender of Lease, the Lease and any amendments to the Lease, the Licence Extension Agreement and any related documents contemplated thereunder on behalf of the City (collectively, the "Agreements"). 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to direct the appropriate City staff to collaborate with the Tenant for a protocol on occasional outdoor programming and activation (the "Protocol"). The Protocol shall provide guidance for the provision of occasional and temporary access to the Tenant to the patio/landscaped area immediately adjacent the Building for purposes consistent with the use provisions in the Lease including: a. the location and extent of areas to which access may be provided; b. the types of events for which access may be provided; and c. the frequency of use. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Agreements on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the Agreements and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable. 9. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Canada Ireland Foundation, with whom the City of Toronto will execute a lease for the property known as 3 Eireann Quay, for approximately 9,050 square feet owned by the City of Toronto, with respect to a facility used for cultural purposes; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 10. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Part 9 above is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 11. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. 12. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, to exclude from lease negotiations with PortsToronto the potential renewal of approximately 1,614 square feet of space within the Building located at 3 Eireann Quay, and deliver to PortsToronto a notice to terminate the currently overheld lease at the 3 Eireann Quay building, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 13. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into a license for a term of two years with an option to extend the term for up to one year, to permit PortsToronto to utilize a portion of 5 Eireann Quay for the purposes of accommodating one portable site office, on terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM47.107amended
On July 19, 2022, the Toronto Star reported that Premier Doug Ford will move forward with legislation to install a "Strong mayor" system in Toronto. While there were few details in the article, mayors in many American cities under this governance model have the final say on the budget and other important matters. Such a move would erode democracy by stifling local advocacy on the most important issues affecting Torontonians. That's why this motion sends a strong message to the provincial government that City Council does not support a "Strong mayor" system in Toronto with legislation that includes a veto over the City's budget, or other items before Council, or any other legislative measure that would grant additional mayoral powers over City affairs than what is already granted under the City of Toronto Act. Our City's governance structure should be designed for not only what we aspire to be, but to take into account what guard rails are necessary to protect a healthy local democracy. In Toronto's case, we don't need to look very far back in our own history to see how important the ability is to hold the mayor's power in check. In fact, it was absolutely necessary. As they say, "hope for the best and plan for the worst". This Motion is urgent because there will not be another Council meeting prior to the introduction of this legislation that will have significant impacts on the City's governance structure.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to consult with the City of Toronto on governance prior to granting additional authorities to the City commensurate with Strong Mayor governance models, and City Council request greater autonomy and decision-making authority, including but not limited to: a. traffic safety measures; b. planning and housing matters; c. cannabis and liquor licence application approvals; and d. revenue raising measures and budgeting measures, in particular, revenue tools that grow with the economy and are used in every municipal system that includes a Stronger Mayor model. 2. City Council affirms its position that any changes to Toronto's local elections or its governance structure should be decisions made by Toronto's City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario not to implement a "Strong mayor" system in Toronto with legislation that includes a veto over the City's budget, or other items before Council, or any other legislative measure that would grant additional mayoral powers over City affairs than what is already granted under the City of Toronto Act. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to report to the first Council meeting of the next term on a governance structure that will enable the current model of mayoral powers under the City of Toronto Act, in relation to any changes to that Act or others. 3. City Council affirms its position that any changes to Toronto's local elections or its governance structure should be decisions made by Toronto's City Council.
MM47.108adopted
Earlier this year, the City was made aware of Tuggs Incorporated ("Tuggs")'s intention to conduct an organized sponsorship event and activity known as "Playa Patron" on the City's Woodbine Beach Park and Ashbridges Bay Park (the "Beach") on July 7 to 10, 2022. Tuggs is required to obtain the City's prior written consent for the sponsorship activity under its governing agreement with the City and is required to apply for and obtain a special events permit under the City Parks By-Law. Despite numerous attempts by City staff to obtain further information from Tuggs on the sponsorship event and activities and repeated notifications to Tuggs that the sponsorship event and activities were unauthorized under the governing agreement, Tuggs and the sponsorship event organizers proceeded to conduct the sponsorship event and activities without the consent or approval of the City. Structures were erected on the Beach despite clear communication to both Tuggs and the sponsorship event organizers indicating that approval had not been granted for the sponsorship event as advertised. Requirements around safety and security/paid duty officers are needed for events of this nature and Tuggs and the sponsorship event organizers did not provide this information to the City. As a result, City staff flagged the event for Toronto Police Service to ensure they were aware from a public safety perspective. City Staff from multiple divisions continued to contact Tuggs and its organizers (including on-site and over the weekend) during the unapproved sponsorship event activities that took place on July 7-10, 2022, to reiterate the concerns and issues of the sponsorship event and activities being unpermitted, and unauthorized as per the terms of the Agreement and the Parks By-Law. City Staff are in the process of reviewing the recent unpermitted and unauthorized sponsorship event and activities that took place and other activities facilitated by Tuggs with respect to any identified breach of the lease/license agreement between the City and Tuggs. This Motion is Urgent as it responds to a recent incident that requires direction to be provided to Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division staff before the next meeting of City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with Municipal Licensing and Standards, Legal Services and any other City divisions and agencies as necessary, to review the activities which occurred in connection with the Playa Patron event that took place in Woodbine Beach Park and Ashbridges Bay Park on July 7 to 10, 2022 and any other activities and take appropriate action, including initiating legal proceedings, terminating the governing agreement between the City and Tuggs Incorporated and/or exercising the City's rights of re-entry arising from breaches of the governing agreement between the City and Tuggs Incorporated.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with Municipal Licensing and Standards, Legal Services and any other City divisions and agencies as necessary, to review the activities which occurred in connection with the Playa Patron event that took place in Woodbine Beach Park and Ashbridges Bay Park on July 7 to 10, 2022 and any other activities and take appropriate action, including initiating legal proceedings, terminating the governing agreement between the City and Tuggs Incorporated and/or exercising the City's rights of re-entry arising from breaches of the governing agreement between the City and Tuggs Incorporated.
MM47.109adopted
This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the minor variance application made to the Committee of Adjustment respecting the property at 48 Teddington Park Avenue (Application A0094/22NY) (the "Application"). The Application seeks to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling, below grade garage extending into the rear yard and a connected two-storey structure with vehicular access from Glen Echo Road. In total, the Application seeks eleven variances, which relate to floor space index, platforms on the rear wall, area of platforms, rear yard setback, building length, building depth, side yard setback, projection of eaves project, building height, and height of exterior main wall facing a side lot. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, dated May 26, 2022, Planning staff opposed all variances. Planning staff opined that the approval of the minor variances would result in development that is not in keeping with the physical character of the neighbourhood. Planning staff also stated that the proposed structure connected to the main dwelling below-grade would result in a built form that is excessive and would not meet the intent of the Zoning By-law regulating the location and scale of structures on a lot. Planning staff stated that the proposed minor variances as a whole would result in a development that does not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law. The Committee of Adjustment refused the variances in its decision dated June 2, 2022 (the "Committee of Adjustment Decision"). A copy of the Committee of Adjustment Decision is attached to this Motion. The Committee of Adjustment Decision was appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by the Owner. This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to oppose the Application at the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In addition, this Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attempt to negotiate a settlement of the Appeals.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the minor variances applications respecting 48 Teddington Park Avenue (Application A0094/22NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application and Appeal, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the minor variances applications respecting 48 Teddington Park Avenue (Application A0094/22NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application and Appeal, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM47.110adopted
The Developer of the 251 Manitoba Street site is obligated to convey a 27 metre-wide parcel of land to provide a road allowance for the future Legion Road Extension. The lands will not be dedicated as a public road until such time as the City constructs the Legion Road Extension which is anticipated to begin in 2024 or 2025. Detailed design by the City for the Legion Road Extension is resuming. A final condominium approval application for the site and remaining two buildings has been submitted and is currently under review. The lands required to be conveyed contain contaminants at a depth of one to 4.5 metres. As part of previous planning approvals (and pursuant to Minutes of Settlement between the City and the former Owner of the lands, in respect of an appeal to the former Ontario Municipal Board, which have been assumed by the current Developer), the Developer was required to complete a Risk Assessment in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 153/04 (the Regulation), and implement the measures identified in the Risk Assessment to the City's satisfaction. At the time, the Risk Assessment measures consisted of a 1.5 metre clean cap which satisfies provincial requirements, and satisfies the City's Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be conveyed to the City under the Planning Act ("Policy"), but does not meet the City's construction standards. The Province issued its Certificate of Property Use to the Developer on July 27, 2020. To date, the Developer has not implemented the required obligations identified in the Certificate of Property Use or satisfied other associated planning approval conditions. The City's Peer Reviewer has also not signed off on the Risk Assessment. City Staff continue to request the Developer comply with previous planning approval conditions while also exploring other alternatives that could potentially support the City's Legion Road Extension project. This includes continuing to require the conveyance of the lands to the City while potentially accepting cash-in-lieu of satisfying the previous environmental remediation requirements, along with other conditions related to the maintenance of the lands and indemnification of the City. If the City takes ownership of the lands without the Developer satisfying the Certificate of Property Use's obligations, the City will be required to meet the obligations in the Certificate of Property Use or engage with the Province to amend the Certificate of Property Use to be in compliance with Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, sections 168.6 (Certificate of Property Use) and 197 (Order). If cash-in-lieu were accepted as an alternative, the cash-in-lieu would be applied to the City's Legion Road Extension Project in recognition that the future Legion Road Extension would require lowering the grade of the lands below the 1.5 metre clean cap and potentially require additional remediation efforts that may require amending the Certificate of Property Use. The cash-in-lieu and other requirements would be secured as part of the condominium approval; and the conveyance of land and satisfying all Draft Plan of Condominium Approval conditions are required prior to registration of the condominium. The City's Policy does not allow for the acceptance of cash-in-lieu of satisfying the requirements for Conveyance Lands under the Planning Act regarding soil and groundwater conditions. Council authority is required to allow for the acceptance of cash-in-lieu.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the land at 251 Manitoba Street required to be conveyed by the Owner to the City, at no cost to the City, for the Legion Road Extension from the application of Section 5.1.1 of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands (the "Policy"), subject to terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the land at 251 Manitoba Street required to be conveyed by the Owner to the City, at no cost to the City, for the Legion Road Extension from the application of Section 5.1.1 of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands (the "Policy"), subject to terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering an Construction Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM47.111adopted
Toronto Island is one of the busiest and most loved green spaces in our City. Generations of Torontonians have enjoyed this treasured park and 1.5 million people a year visit it. While only 12 percent of Toronto Island remains in a natural state today, that small area represents one of the most remarkable biodiversity hotspots along the north shore of Lake Ontario and is home to species at risk such as Piping Plovers. The Island also features unique landforms, unusual vegetation communities and productive aquatic habitats. The sand dune plant communities, for example, are found nowhere else along the western shore of Lake Ontario. The recently published "Proposed Biodiversity Principles for Toronto Islands" by the Island Biodiversity Working Group (February 2022) calls for the protection and promotion of biodiversity on Toronto Island and inclusion of Biodiversity Principles within the Toronto Island Park Master Plan, Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) Management Plans, and area specific Maintenance Plans. Microsoft Word - Biodiversity of Toronto Islands Feb 25, 2022.docx (torontofieldnaturalists.org) This Motion is urgent as the Toronto Island Park Master Plan is being completed in 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, local residents, and relevant stakeholders that advocate for the protection of biodiversity to consider ways and means to maximize the protection and promotion of the natural biodiversity found on Toronto Island and the feasibility of incorporating the biodiversity principles outlined by the Island Biodiversity Group within the Toronto Island Park Master Plan, Environmentally Sensitive Areas Management Plans and area specific Maintenance Plans and to provide recommendations and updates within the ongoing Toronto Island Park Master Plan through the engagement process which includes advisory groups, the Indigenous communities and the public.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, local residents, and relevant stakeholders that advocate for the protection of biodiversity to consider ways and means to maximize the protection and promotion of the natural biodiversity found on Toronto Island and the feasibility of incorporating the biodiversity principles outlined by the Island Biodiversity Group within the Toronto Island Park Master Plan, Environmentally Sensitive Areas Management Plans and area specific Maintenance Plans and to provide recommendations and updates within the ongoing Toronto Island Park Master Plan through the engagement process which includes advisory groups, the Indigenous communities and the public.
MM47.112adopted
Securing the funds to be designated to Toronto Business Development Centre is required on an urgent basis to build community capacity in advance of development and is required at this time due to the extended City Council break to ensure additional government funding for these programming and services. Assignment of Section 37 Funds for direct payment to the Toronto Business Development Centre to contribute to the purchase, build and/or make leasehold improvements of a property that can be used as a skills training hub in Scarborough Southwest to serve residents of Scarborough and to accelerate Post-COVID recovery. The Toronto Business Development Centre will prioritize employment and skills training for racialized communities, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and newcomers in Scarborough South West and neighbouring communities in the Golden Mile as well as those disproportionately impacted by COVID. The Toronto Business Development Centre's aim is to assist those participants to become more employable upon successfully completing programs offered by the skills training hub as well as connecting residents with employment opportunities along with mentorship and development opportunities for youth.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the following, subject to receipt of funds of $4,000,000.00 dollars from the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 and the deposit of such funds into the Planning Act Reserve Fund: a. City Council increase the 2022 Council approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture on a one-time basis by $4 million gross, $0 net, fully funded by the Planning Act Reserve Fund for the Toronto Business Development Centre, subject to: i. the entering into an Agreement with the Toronto Business Development Centre to implement City Council's decision; and ii. the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 coming into full force and effect; b. City Council delegate authority to City staff to implement City Council's decision, through the preparation of an Agreement identifying the terms and conditions of the capital contribution to the Toronto Business Development Centre to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture; and c. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations. Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. August 30, 2022 Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 has been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and it can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the following, subject to receipt of funds of $4,000,000.00 dollars from the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 and the deposit of such funds into the Planning Act Reserve Fund: a. City Council increase the 2022 Council approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture on a one-time basis by $4 million gross, $0 net, fully funded by the Planning Act Reserve Fund for the Toronto Business Development Centre, subject to: i. the entering into an Agreement with the Toronto Business Development Centre to implement City Council's decision; and ii. the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 coming into full force and effect. b. City Council delegate authority to City staff to implement City Council's decision, through the preparation of an Agreement identifying the terms and conditions of the capital contribution to the Toronto Business Development Centre to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture. c. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.112 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM47.113adopted
On March 9, 2022, City Council adopted NY30.26 Traffic Control Signals - Keele Street, approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue. This item authorized the installation of traffic control signals on Keele Street at a point approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue, as part of the redevelopment of the lands at 3100 Keele Street. Since the adoption of NY30.26, Transportation Services has participated in further discussion with the proponent of the 3100 Keele Street development regarding the City sharing in the costs associated with the installation of this traffic signal. This matter is urgent as there is a desire to see the traffic signal installed in 2022. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item NY30.26 (March 9, 2022 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 1.b 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 2022.NY30.26 by: a. deleting section 1.b and replacing it with the following: b. payment for the cost of the associated pavement markings in the public right-of-way, the signage in the public right-of-way, the timing card preparation, and the signal network integration, each in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and for which payment the General Manager, Transportation Services is authorized to contribute the lesser of $70,273.68 or 25 percent of the total cost for the installation of the traffic control signals; and
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.NY30.26 by: a. deleting section 1.b and replacing it with the following: b. payment for the cost of the associated pavement markings in the public right-of-way, the signage in the public right-of-way, the timing card preparation, and the signal network integration, each in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and for which payment the General Manager, Transportation Services is authorized to contribute the lesser of $70,273.68 or 25% of the total cost for the installation of the traffic control signals; and