Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
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.
BL47.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 enacted By-laws 789-2022 to 1111-2022.
CC47.1amended
Appointment of Interim City Manager
At its June 26 to 29, 2018, meeting City Council appointed Chris Murray as City Manager effective August 13, 2018. On June 9, Mr. Murray announced his resignation from the position of City Manager, effective August 19, 2022. A recruitment process to fill the City Manager position is underway. In the meantime, City Council needs to appoint an Interim City Manager to ensure a smooth transition until a permanent City Manager is appointed by City Council. I will bring forward a recommendation on the appointment of an Interim City Manager to City Council for its July 19 and 20, 2022 meeting.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Tracey Cook on an interim basis to the office of City Manager, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the City Manager by Article 1 of Chapter 169, City Officials, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and as Chief Administrative Officer under Section 140 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, such appointment to be effective August 20, 2022 and until a new City Manager is appointed. 2. City Council appoint William Johnston on an acting basis as Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Deputy City Manager by Chapter 169, City Officials, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, such appointment to be effective on August 20, 2022 and until the position is no longer vacant. 3. City Council appoint Kamal Gogna on an acting basis as Chief Building Official and Executive Director for the City of Toronto, under the Building Code Act, 1992 with such appointment to be effective August 20, 2022, and until the position is no longer vacant. 4. City Council authorize City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary letter (July 18, 2022) from Mayor John Tory. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary letter (July 18, 2022) from Mayor John Tory has been made public in the City Council decision.
DM47.1amended
87 Ethel Avenue Holdings Ltd. (the "Appellant") is a party to an appeal to Official Plan Amendment 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") regarding the property municipally known as 87 Ethel Avenue (the "Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates the Lands as Core Employment Areas and the Appellant seeks the Mixed Use Areas designation. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. 3. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 12, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the April 27, 2022 without prejudice settlement offer from 87 Ethel Avenue Holdings Ltd. to settle site specific Appeal 143 (regarding 87 Ethel Avenue) to Official Plan Amendment 231 as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to enter into a settlement agreement with the owner of 87 Ethel Avenue on such terms as the City Solicitor may consider appropriate. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor, in collaboration with the Appellant, bring a motion to the Ontario Land Tribunal to the next available opportunity to support the redesignation of 87 Ethel Avenue as Mixed Use Areas. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to report to City Council confirming the outcome and status of the settlement hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal by no later than the first quarter of 2023. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to remain confidential as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.1adopted
Voluntary Community Benefits Plans - by Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
Adopted by City Council in 2019, (Item 2019.EC6.15), the Community Benefits Framework guides City divisions, agencies and corporations on how to include inclusive economic community benefits in City projects and initiatives such as training, employment and business opportunities intended to reach Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving communities and/or local communities. Inclusive economic community benefits are best achieved when requirements are secured through project or service agreements where the City's legal authority is clear, such as procured service agreements or lease agreements. The City's Social Procurement Policy and Housing Now program are examples of the City's current community benefits initiatives. Hard targets and strong enforcement mechanisms are essential in this context. While the City of Toronto does not have the necessary authority to mandate such requirements from private developments through the planning approvals process, unlike some municipalities in other jurisdictions, there is significant untapped potential in this area to leverage the City's experience and expertise. This Motion requests that City staff explore options for a voluntary program to support and encourage the inclusion of effective and meaningful community benefits plans as part of private development projects.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to examine any possible options for projects submitted for approval through development application processes to voluntarily include community benefits plans with proposed thresholds for equity hiring and social procurement to support inclusive economic development, and to report back through the Community Benefits Framework report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Mihevc, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to examine any possible options for projects submitted for approval through development application processes to voluntarily include community benefits plans with proposed thresholds for equity hiring and social procurement to support inclusive economic development, and to report back through the Community Benefits Framework report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2023.
RM47.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. July 19, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Irving Martin Abella Max Eisen Karen O'Brien Loretta Rogers Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. This meeting is being held as a hybrid meeting. Members of Council, staff and the public are participating in today's meeting remotely and in person, and the meeting is being streamed live on YouTube. I'd like to welcome the public who are with us here today, and who are watching the meeting online. July 20, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Dr. Paul Hannam
CC47.2amended
Pursuant to Section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), the Ombudsman has concluded an interim report about its Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021. We hereby table with City Council for its July 19, 2022 session the Interim Investigation Report, dated July 14, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council accept the Interim Report from Ombudsman Toronto and direct the City to implement the Report's recommendations. Ombudsman Toronto's Recommendations: 1. The City should immediately develop a detailed plan outlining how it will update the Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces (IDP). This plan should include project milestones and timelines for when it will complete the update to the IDP. 2. The City should commit adequate staff resources to ensure the timely completion of the update to the IDP. 3. As part of its plan to update the IDP, the City should hold public consultations to receive feedback from the community. Groups that the City should consult with include people with lived experiences in encampments, community organizations that provide services to people who are unhoused, and internal and external stakeholders working in the fields of housing and human rights. The City should ensure that the feedback received informs its update to the IDP. 4. To promote transparency and public confidence, the City should make public detailed summaries of the feedback received from the consultations on the update to the IDP. 5. The City should immediately define the role and mandate of the Encampment Office, including clearly outlining its responsibilities as part of the City's response to encampments, and how these responsibilities relate to the work of other City services involved in responding to encampments. Information about the role and mandate of the Encampment Office should be included in the City's public communications about its response to encampments. 6. As part of defining the role and mandate of the Encampment Office, the City should assess the resource and expertise needs of the Encampment Office to ensure it can effectively carry out its duties. 7. As part of defining the role and mandate of the Encampment Office, the City should consider whether the office should continue to reside with the Office of Emergency Management. 8. The City should give Ombudsman Toronto an update on the status of its implementation of these recommendations by the end of 2022, and then quarterly updates thereafter. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to take any funding or staffing changes necessary to fulfill the recommendations in the Ombudsman Toronto Interim Report Investigation into the City's Process for Clearing Encampments in 2021 and to report back to City Council in the new term on progress to achieve each of the recommendations. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and the Encampment Office to further develop and implement the support model piloted at Dufferin Grove, focusing on bringing comprehensive social and health service supports directly to encamped individuals through the development of the Interdepartmental Service Protocol for Homeless People Camping in Public Spaces, including: a. housing workers; b. identification workers; c. income support workers; d. primary health care, mental health and harm reduction supports; e. Indigenous specific supports; f. supports to help people reunite with their families or support in returning home to a community outside of Toronto; and g. other populations specific supports depending on the circumstances which may include youth workers, support for refugees and supports for other racialized communities.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends: 1. City Council vote to accept the Interim Report and direct the City to implement the Report's recommendations.
MM47.2adopted
West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre has been the hub of the West Scarborough Community since 1956 when it was first initiated as the West Scarborough Boys Club by the Scarborough Civitan Service. The organization operates out of the City-owned facility at 313 Pharmacy Avenue, which was established in 1966. West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre offers neighbourhood programs and services designed to enhance the well-being of people in the context of their community, culture and environment. The Centre offers: children's, youth and seniors' programs; aquatics programs; and employment programs. Corporate Real Estate Management identified the need for accessibility improvements to the building at 313 Pharmacy Avenue, and the facility will be under construction for state-of-good-repair work for approximately one year. As a result, many of the programs run by West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre will need to be relocated in order to accommodate the needs of the community. Recognizing the existing nominal agreement in place for their operations, this Motion recommends that City Council waive permit fees, in order for West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre to continue operations for their aquatic, youth and seniors' programming at alternative sites (Birchmount Community Centre, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, Oakridge Community Centre, and any other Community Centres as may be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation) until construction at 313 Pharmacy Avenue is complete.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive permit fees on permits taken out by the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre at Birchmount Community Centre, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, Oakridge Community Centre, and any other Community Centre's as may be deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation until construction at 313 Pharmacy Avenue is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive permit fees on permits taken out by the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre at Birchmount Community Centre, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, Oakridge Community Centre, and any other Community Centre's as may be deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation until construction at 313 Pharmacy Avenue is complete.
RM47.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 15 and 16, 2022 and the special meeting held on June 24, 2022.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on June 15 and 16, 2022 and the special meeting on June 24, 2022.
CC47.3adopted
Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2021
Attached is the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the year 2021.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2021 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2021 for information.
MM47.3adopted
Riverdale Co-operative is a non-profit corporation established in 1974 with the mandate of providing affordable housing for its members. One of the properties owned by Riverdale Cooperative Homes is 685 Queen Street East, and is in need of redevelopment to address major current capital repair needs as well as to increase the number of affordable and accessible rental homes onsite. In January 2019, through Item 2019.PH11.8, City Council approved the provision of $3,900,000 in Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding towards the redevelopment of 685 Queen Street East. In June 2019, through Item 2019.PH6.4, $500,000 in financial assistance was also provided for pre-development feasibility assessment. In October, 2019, through Item 2019.PH8.3, City Council approved capital funding of $640,000 from the City's Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR2116), as well as an estimated $1,369,303 in City fees and charges exemptions to support redevelopment of the site. In 2020, through Item 2020.PH15.12, Council approved a further $4,846,556.00 in Section 37 funds to advance the project. The redevelopment plans for 685 Queen Street East involves the renovation of nine units in the existing heritage structure, plus an addition of 17 units at the rear of the building, for a total of 26 units. The mix of units will include two studios, 13 one-bedrooms, 9 two-bedrooms and 2 three-bedroom units, of which 62 percent will be fully accessible. The unit types and accessibility will allow Riverdale Co-operative to meet the current and future needs of residents, and help them to age in place. The rents for the 26 homes will be at or below 80 percent Average Market Rent and 25 percent will be allocated to clients in receipt of a housing benefits. These homes will also be operated as affordable housing for a minimum of 99 years. Since 2019, Riverdale Co-operative Homes has worked closely with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto and its private sector development partner, Streetcar Developments, to advance redevelopment of the site. As Streetcar Developments ("Streetcar") is already developing the adjacent site, Riverdale Co-operative will benefit from economies of scale in the construction process plus Streetcar's development expertise. While work has continued since 2019, due to delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and unanticipated market conditions such as construction cost escalations, supply chain issues and interest rate increases, a further $1,000,000 contribution from the City of Toronto is required to ensure completion of the project. This Motion recommends City Council approval of a one-time $1,000,000.00 contribution to be provided to Riverdale Co-operative Homes, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits received by the City for affordable housing purposes and the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116). Approval of this Motion will ensure that 26 self-contained new co-operative affordable rental units can be created, including some deeply accessible homes, providing much-needed housing opportunities for seniors and families.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,000,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to Riverdale Co-operative Homes to support the renovation of the property municipally known as 685 Queen Street East to create affordable co-operating homes, with such amount to be fully funded from the following: a. $700,000.00 to be funded from the development 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue, secured for the provision of affordable housing (Source Account: XR3026-3701089); and b. $300,000.00 to be funded from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116). 2. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1,000,000.00 gross, to be payable to Riverdale Co-operative Homes, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds referred to in Part 1.a. above from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (XR3026-3701089) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. the transfer of the designated funds from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116) referred to in Part 1.b. above; and c. Riverdale Co-operative Homes and the City of Toronto entering into an agreement referred to in Part 3 below, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement to amend the existing Municipal Housing Facility Agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), to provide an additional cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 referred to in Part 1 above, to ensure completion of 685 Queen Street East for future operation as affordable rental co-operative housing, with the agreement to amend to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the agreement will include details respecting a payment schedule as follows: a. 30 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 45 days of signing the amending Contribution Agreement; b. 60 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of 50 percent completion of construction, as confirmed by a quantity surveyor; and c. 10 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of completion of construction.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,000,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to Riverdale Co-operative Homes to support the renovation of the property municipally known as 685 Queen Street East to create affordable co-operating homes, with such amount to be fully funded from the following: a. $700,000.00 to be funded from the development 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue, secured for the provision of affordable housing (Source Account: XR3026-3701089); and b. $300,000.00 to be funded from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116). 2. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1,000,000.00 gross, to be payable to Riverdale Co-operative Homes, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds referred to in Part 1.a. above from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (XR3026-3701089) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. the transfer of the designated funds from the Development Charges Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR-2116) referred to in Part 1.b. above; and c. Riverdale Co-operative Homes and the City of Toronto entering into an agreement referred to in Part 3 below, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement to amend the existing Municipal Housing Facility Agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), to provide an additional cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 referred to in Part 1 above, to ensure completion of 685 Queen Street East for future operation as affordable rental co-operative housing, with the agreement to amend to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the agreement will include details respecting a payment schedule as follows: a. 30 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 45 days of signing the amending Contribution Agreement; b. 60 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of 50 percent completion of construction, as confirmed by a quantity surveyor; and c. 10 percent of the contribution to be paid by the City within 30 days of completion of construction.
RM47.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Deferred Committee Items: Item NY31.2 Item PH34.14 Item PH34.15 Item PH34.16 Item PH34.17 Other Deferred Matter: DM47.1 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 34 on July 12, 2022 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 13 on July 11, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 38 on June 20, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 29 on June 22, 2022 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 31 on July 6, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 32 on July 4, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 31 on July 7, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 35 on July 5, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 33 on June 27, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 33 on June 28, 2022 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 34 on July 8, 2022 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 33 on June 30, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 34 on June 29 and 30, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC47.4adopted
Delegation of Authority for the Remainder of the 2018-2022 Council Term
This report from the City Manager includes recommendations to City Council for delegated authorities to senior City staff on a time-limited basis to ensure that City business and divisional operating and capital activities continue to move forward following the conclusion of the last City Council meeting of the current 2018-2022 Council Term on July 19 and 20, 2022, until the start of the new Council term. The recommended authorities for delegation to staff, if approved by City Council, will commence at the completion of the July 19 and 20 Council meeting and remain in effect until the first scheduled business meeting of City Council of the new term, 2022-2026. Any exercise of the authorities delegated to staff through this report will be reported back by staff to the appropriate Standing Committee in early 2023.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: Delegated Authority for Procurement-Related Activities 1. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any non-competitive contract in an amount not to exceed $3 million, in accordance with the exceptions set out in Chapter 195, section 195-7.1 for non-competitive contracts, and under the condition that Council has provided funds in the operating or capital budget for that purpose. 2. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any over-expenditures of a commitment in an amount not to exceed $3 million provided that: a. City Council has provided funds in the Operating or Capital Budget for that purpose or donated funds are provided pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control; and b. sufficient funds remain in the capital project or program's total Operating Budget. 3. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the Bid Award Panel to award any operating contracts that are up to 10 years (inclusive of any option years) provided that the pre-conditions to an award by the Bid Award Panel as set out in section 195-8.2 A and B are met. Capital and Operating Budget Adjustments 4. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve the following budget adjustments, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate: a. budgets between capital projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $5 million; and b. operating budgets in an amount of not more than $1 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement. 5. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration 2022 Approved Operating Budget by an amount up to $30 million, should it be required to respond to urgent demands for increased shelter capacity including in response to COVID-19 and/or increased refugee claimant arrivals with reimbursement to be sought from the federal and provincial governments. Intergovernmental and Third Party Funding Opportunities/Agreements 6. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for City Programs to receive new time-sensitive provincial and/or federal funding to be used in 2022 and to adjust associated budgets, service levels and complement in order to commence spending and reflect any necessary changes in an amount that may exceed the value identified in Part 2 above, including but not limited to any funding associated with response to and recovery from COVID-19. 7. City Council authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to take actions as required to preserve the City's ability to secure intergovernmental or other third party funding opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements with other orders of government or third parties to receive such funding. 8. In addition to the authority delegated by City Council in Item CD24.7 adopted by City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into new or amend existing agreements, other than leases or other property transaction documents for which delegated authority has been granted to Corporate Real Estate Management, to open/relocate and operate shelter, shelter hotel and 24-hour respite sites to respond to urgent and unanticipated needs, including entering into any agreements or contracts for related support services, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, providing there is available and sufficient funding to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute Construction Agreements and Construction Management Agreements to negotiate, enter and execute fundraising and collaboration agreements, and to negotiate and enter into sponsorship agreements when the City wishes to sponsor an event or program aligned with City priorities, providing there are no additional net financial impacts to the City. 10. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to waive permit fees under Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges for non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. 11. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute nominal fee licence agreements for terms not longer than one year, with non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. Receipt and Expenditure of Donations 12. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to accept and spend donations which exceed the limit of $50,000 (as per the Donations Policy) only if the receiving Program has the capacity to meet the initial or ongoing costs and obligations associated with the donation and to accept and spend sponsorships which exceed the limit of $500,000 (as per the Sponsorship Policy). Eco-Roof Incentive Program Applications 13. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve Eco-Roof Incentive Program applications that exceed funding maximums of $50,000 for cool roof projects and $100,000 for green roof projects up to a maximum of $500,000 in total, providing there is available funding within the Eco-Roof Reserve Fund to meet all grant obligations and operating requirements. Real Estate and Property Acquisitions/Leases 14. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve real estate transactions to an upper financial limit of $50 million, where such transaction is for housing, shelter, transit purposes, critical capital infrastructure projects, or another time sensitive proposal, providing there is available funding. 15. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and/or the Division Head responsible for the proposed tenants' programs, authority to approve initial Community Space Tenancy leases with new tenants who do not already occupy space pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy or the Below Market Rent Policy, provided the tenant meets the criteria of the Community Space Tenancy Policy and that any financial implications have been included in the 2022 Council Approved Budgets for the relevant divisions. 16. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to amend Purchase Order number 6048942, issued to Buttcon Limited/Atlas Corporation Joint Venture for the construction of the new St. Lawrence Market North Building in the additional amount in an amount not exceeding $5,000,000 (net of all applicable taxes), as a result of changes to the design scope requested by Court Services that were mandated by the Ontario Court of Justice, as identified and adopted in Item 2022.GL22.14. Pipelines 17. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to: a. instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in applications made to the National Energy Board to abandon decommissioned pipelines, where the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, determines that an intervention is needed to protect the City's interests; and b. enter into agreements and provide consents or directions concerning the abandonment or removal of pipelines underlying City roads. Applications to the Ontario Energy Board 18. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in third-party applications to the Ontario Energy Board or to participate in consultations and stakeholder engagements on policy initiatives initiated by the Ontario Energy Board, where the City Manager determines, after consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and any impacted Divisions, that such intervention or participation is needed to protect or advance the City's interests. Attendance at Hearings on Appeals of Committee of Adjustment 19. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor (with the exception that during the period from August 1, 2022 to the day after Voting Day 2022, inclusive, the delegation shall be to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, after consultation with the City Solicitor); the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and the City Solicitor shall be authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Arbitration of Contractual Claims; Payment of Arbitration Award Amounts; and Entering into Settlements of Contractual and Expropriations Act Claims 20. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager, to submit contractual disputes of $500,000 or less to arbitration, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager to agree to arbitration of contractual disputes, on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 21. City Council direct that the authority to agree to arbitration includes the authority to execute agreements regarding the terms under which any arbitration shall be conducted, including appeal rights or that the arbitration award be final and binding, and the authority to discontinue or settle such arbitrations where it is concluded by the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager that it is reasonable to do so. 22. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor to settle any legal action for any claim where the amount to be recovered, exclusive of interest or costs, is $500,000 or less, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager to settle any contractual disputes on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 23. City Council direct that the authority to settle claims contained in Part 22 above include authority to settle claims even where no formal legal action has been commenced and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. 24. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager and operating Division Head or Deputy City Manager, to approve budget adjustments to satisfy any arbitration award or settlement reached pursuant to the authority contained in Parts 21 and 22 above, providing there is available funding. 25. City Council delegate to the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City, Agency, Board and Commission officials, as the case may be, the authority to settle claims under the Expropriations Act, provided that funds have been provided in an operating or capital budget. Site Plan Applications/Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals 26. Where a Ward Councillor has in writing requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to submit a site plan application to the appropriate Community Council and City Council for approval, City Council re-delegate to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, the authority to approve such site plan application or, where there is an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of such site plan application, the authority to instruct the City Solicitor on what position to take at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Agreements with First Nations re: Archeological Assessments 27. Council authorize Division Heads managing required archaeological assessments for City-led projects for which there is a pending or forthcoming request for an agreement regarding First Nations participation to negotiate and enter into an appropriate agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to the Division Head and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Application to Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development for Qualification for Service System Managers 28. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to submit an application to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development's forthcoming Request for Qualification for Service System Managers for managing the delivery of employment services in the Toronto area, which application may be a joint application with another organization, municipality or municipal service delivery organization, where the City Manager determines, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, that an application to the Request for Qualification is in the City's interests. Time Period and Reporting Back on Exercised Delegated Authorities 29. City Council direct that the delegated authorities in Parts 1 to 28 above be in effect immediately following the end of the City Council meeting on July 20, 2022 until the first scheduled regular City Council meeting of the new term, 2022-2026. 30. City Council direct the City Manager or designate to report to the appropriate standing committee in early 2023 on the exercise of any delegated authority in Parts 1 to 28 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: Delegated Authority for Procurement-Related Activities 1. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any non-competitive contract in an amount not to exceed $3 million, in accordance with the exceptions set out in Chapter 195, section 195-7.1 for non-competitive contracts, and under the condition that Council has provided funds in the operating or capital budget for that purpose. 2. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any over-expenditures of a commitment in an amount not to exceed $3 million provided that: a. City Council has provided funds in the Operating or Capital Budget for that purpose or donated funds are provided pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control; and b. Sufficient funds remain in the capital project or program's total Operating Budget. 3. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the Bid Award Panel to award any operating contracts that are up to 10 years (inclusive of any option years) provided that the pre-conditions to an award by the Bid Award Panel as set out in section 195-8.2 A and B are met. Capital and Operating Budget Adjustments 4. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to approve the following budget adjustments, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate: a. budgets between capital projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $5 million; b. operating budgets in an amount of not more than $1 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement. 5. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to amend the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration 2022 Approved Operating Budget by an amount up to $30 million, should it be required to respond to urgent demands for increased shelter capacity including in response to COVID-19 and/or increased refugee claimant arrivals with reimbursement to be sought from the federal and provincial governments. Intergovernmental and Third Party Funding Opportunities/Agreements 6. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to amend the Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for City Programs to receive new time-sensitive provincial and/or federal funding to be used in 2022 and to adjust associated budgets, service levels and complement in order to commence spending and reflect any necessary changes in an amount that may exceed the value identified in Recommendation 2, including but not limited to any funding associated with response to and recovery from COVID-19. 7. City Council authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to take actions as required to preserve the City's ability to secure intergovernmental or other third party funding opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements with other orders of government or third parties to receive such funding. 8. In addition to the authority delegated by City Council in Item CD24.7 adopted by City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into new or amend existing agreements, other than leases or other property transaction documents for which delegated authority has been granted to Corporate Real Estate Management, to open/relocate and operate shelter, shelter hotel and 24-hour respite sites to respond to urgent and unanticipated needs, including entering into any agreements or contracts for related support services, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, providing there is available and sufficient funding to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute Construction Agreements and Construction Management Agreements to negotiate, enter and execute fundraising and collaboration agreements, and to negotiate and enter into sponsorship agreements when the City wishes to sponsor an event or program aligned with City priorities, providing there are no additional net financial impacts to the City. 10. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to waive permit fees under Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges for non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. 11. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute nominal fee licence agreements for terms not longer than one year, with non-profit organizations undertaking programming or activities aligned with City priorities including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, food banks, public health services such as vaccination clinics, or other social service or emergency needs as required. Receipt and Expenditure of Donations 12. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to accept and spend donations which exceed the limit of $50,000 (as per the Donations Policy) only if the receiving Program has the capacity to meet the initial or ongoing costs and obligations associated with the donation and to accept and spend sponsorships which exceed the limit of $500,000 (as per the Sponsorship Policy). Eco-Roof Incentive Program Applications 13. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer to approve Eco-Roof Incentive Program applications that exceed funding maximums of $50,000 for cool roof projects and $100,000 for green roof projects up to a maximum of $500,000 in total, providing there is available funding within the Eco-Roof Reserve Fund to meet all grant obligations and operating requirements. Real Estate and Property Acquisitions/Leases 14. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve real estate transactions to an upper financial limit of $50 million, where such transaction is for housing, shelter, transit purposes, critical capital infrastructure projects, or another time sensitive proposal, providing there is available funding. 15. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and/or the Division Head responsible for the proposed tenants' programs, authority to approve initial Community Space Tenancy leases with new tenants who do not already occupy space pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy or the Below Market Rent Policy, provided the tenant meets the criteria of the Community Space Tenancy Policy and that any financial implications have been included in the 2022 Council Approved Budgets for the relevant divisions. 16. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and Chapter 195, Purchasing, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to amend Purchase Order number 6048942, issued to Buttcon Limited / Atlas Corporation Joint Venture for the construction of the new St. Lawrence Market North Building in the additional amount in an amount not exceeding $5,000,000 (net of all applicable taxes), as a result of changes to the design scope requested by Court Services that were mandated by the Ontario Court of Justice, as identified and adopted in GL22.14. Pipelines 17. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services to: a. instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in applications made to the National Energy Board to abandon decommissioned pipelines, where the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services, determines that an intervention is needed to protect the City's interests; and b. enter into agreements and provide consents or directions concerning the abandonment or removal of pipelines underlying City roads. Applications to the Ontario Energy Board 18. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to seek intervenor status and participate as required in third-party applications to the Ontario Energy Board or to participate in consultations and stakeholder engagements on policy initiatives initiated by the Ontario Energy Board, where the City Manager determines, after consultation with the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and any impacted Divisions, that such intervention or participation is needed to protect or advance the City's interests. Attendance at Hearings on Appeals of Committee of Adjustment 19. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor (with the exception that during the period from August 1, 2022 to the day after Voting Day 2022, inclusive, the delegation shall be to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate, after consultation with the City Solicitor); the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and the City Solicitor shall be authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Arbitration of Contractual Claims; Payment of Arbitration Award Amounts; and Entering into Settlements of Contractual and Expropriations Act Claims 20. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager, to submit contractual disputes of $500,000 or less to arbitration, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager to agree to arbitration of contractual disputes, on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 21. City Council direct that the authority to agree to arbitration include the authority to execute agreements regarding the terms under which any arbitration shall be conducted, including appeal rights or that the arbitration award be final and binding, and the authority to discontinue or settle such arbitrations where it is concluded by the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager that it is reasonable to do so. 22. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor to settle any legal action for any claim where the amount to be recovered, exclusive of interest or costs, is $500,000 or less, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager to settle any contractual disputes on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 23. City Council direct that the authority to settle claims contained in recommendation 22 include authority to settle claims even where no formal legal action has been commenced and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. 24. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager and operating Division Head or Deputy City Manager, to approve budget adjustments to satisfy any arbitration award or settlement reached pursuant to the authority contained in recommendations 21 and 22, providing there is available funding. 25. City Council delegate to the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City, Agency, Board and Commission officials, as the case may be, the authority to settle claims under the Expropriations Act, provided that funds have been provided in an operating or capital budget. Site Plan Applications/Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals 26. Where a Ward Councillor has in writing requested the Chief Planner to submit a site plan application to the appropriate Community Council and City Council for approval, City Council re-delegate to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or his designate, the authority to approve such site plan application or, where there is an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of such site plan application, the authority to instruct the City Solicitor on what position to take at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Agreements with First Nations re: Archeological Assessments 27. Council authorize Division Heads managing required archaeological assessments for City-led projects for which there is a pending or forthcoming request for an agreement regarding First Nations participation to negotiate and enter into an appropriate agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to the Division Head and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Application to Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development for Qualification for Service System Managers 28. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to instruct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to submit an application, to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development's forthcoming Request for Qualification for Service System Managers for managing the delivery of employment services in the Toronto area, which application may be a joint application with another organization, municipality or municipal service delivery organization, where the City Manager determines, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, that an application to the Request for Qualification is in the City's interests. Time Period and Reporting Back on Exercised Delegated Authorities 29. City Council direct that the delegated authorities in Parts 1 to 28 above be in effect immediately following the end of the City Council meeting on July 20, 2022 until the first scheduled regular City Council meeting of the new term, 2022-2026. 30. City Council direct the City Manager or designate to report to the appropriate standing committee in early 2023 on the exercise of any delegated authority in Parts 1 to 28 above.
MM47.4adopted
In May 2015, Powerhouse Corporation (Powerhouse) submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a new liquor licence at 11 Polson Street, while continuing to operate under an existing liquor licence for the property issued to a company called Maya Corp. (Maya). The City, the Toronto Island Noise Committee and the York Quay Residents' Association objected to the Powerhouse application, and following a 17 day hearing at the Licence Appeal Tribunal throughout 2017, a new liquor licence was approved by the Licence Appeal Tribunal that contained 8 conditions attached to it. One condition prohibits any amplified sound on, or directed to the outdoor licenced area, at any time. Powerhouse appealed the decision to the Divisional Court in order to have the outdoor noise condition removed from the licence. The appeal was denied and affirmed by the Court of the Appeal. The Powerhouse liquor licence was never issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as Powerhouse has continued to operate the Rebel Nightclub and the Cabana Pool Bar at 11 Polson Street under the Maya liquor licence that permits amplified outdoor noise between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Residents of the Toronto Islands and Ward 14 continue to be disturbed by noise from outdoor events at the Cabana Pool Bar. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently issued a Notice of Proposal to add the 8 conditions imposed on the Powerhouse liquor licence to the Maya licence and to review the current conditions attached to this licence. On May 24, 2022, Maya appealed the Notice of Proposal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal and a Case Conference has been scheduled on August 25, 2022. The City has been a party to all liquor licence proceedings for this site at the former Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Board and the Licence Appeal Tribunal since 2005. This Motion is to instruct the City Solicitor to bring a Motion to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to become an added party to the current Notice of Proposal appeal proceedings, and if successful, to support the Notice of Proposal to add the 8 new conditions to the licence. Urgent consideration is being requested as a Case Conference is scheduled at the Licence Appeal Tribunal on August 25, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward a Motion to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to obtain party status in the appeal of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Notice of Proposal to add new conditions to the Maya Corp. liquor licence and review the current conditions attached to this licence for the premises at 11 Polson Street. 2. If successful in obtaining party status, City Council direct the City Solicitor to support the Notice of Proposal to add the new conditions to the liquor licence at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and City Council direct the City Solicitor to determine which conditions currently attached to the licence can be amended or removed, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward a Motion to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to obtain party status in the appeal of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Notice of Proposal to add new conditions to the Maya Corp. liquor licence and review the current conditions attached to this licence for the premises at 11 Polson Street. 2. If successful in obtaining party status, City Council direct the City Solicitor to support the Notice of Proposal to add the new conditions to the liquor licence at the Licence Appeal Tribunal and City Council direct the City Solicitor to determine which conditions currently attached to the licence can be amended or removed, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM47.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC47.5amended
Progress on the Toronto Community Crisis Service
At its February 2, 2022 meeting, Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Community Crisis Support Service pilot, and requested a report back on the implementation status. This report provides an update on the implementation to date and identifies key next steps. The Toronto Community Crisis Service has launched in four areas of the city. The new service will test a Toronto-specific, community-based approach to mental health crisis calls to 9-1-1 and 2-1-1, including those involving persons in crisis and wellness checks. The pilot is one of SafeTO's first year priority actions focused on reducing vulnerability in Toronto through proactive mental health support strategies and community-based crisis support models. The Toronto Community Crisis Service was launched in two phases, starting with the pilots in the downtown east and northeast on March 31 and April 4, 2022 respectively. This report will provide preliminary program data from these two pilots. The next phase of the pilots was launched in the downtown west pilot on July 11, and the northwest pilot on July 18. Preliminary program data from March 31 to June 18, 2022 demonstrates that the Toronto Community Crisis Service is successfully diverting person in crisis calls from a police-response to a community-based response, connecting those in crisis to appropriate community-based services, completing follow-ups and supporting clients who need ongoing case management. While additional time is needed to effectively assess the pilot's performance and impact, the Toronto Community Crisis Service has been recognized nationally, and internationally, as a transformative step in reimagining an alternative to police-response to person in crisis calls.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to adjust Toronto Community Crisis Service pilot boundaries if required within existing resources to enhance local coordination and service availability and to negotiate and enter into any agreements or amendments required to achieve this outcome. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to open the Request for Expressions of Interest process for Service expansion by December 2022, incorporating considerations from the launch of the initial four pilots, recommendations adopted by City Council from the Auditor General, and other relevant community safety considerations. 3. City Council forward the Progress on the Toronto Community Crisis Service report to the Toronto Police Services Board for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to adjust Toronto Community Crisis Service pilot boundaries if required within existing resources to enhance local coordination and service availability and to negotiate and enter into any agreements or amendments required to achieve this outcome. 2. City Council forward the Progress on the Toronto Community Crisis Service report to the Toronto Police Services Board for information.
MM47.5adopted
In 2005-2006, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation conducted a feasibility study for the expansion of Oriole Community Centre, including the onsite gymnasium. Due to lack of available funding, this aspect of the expansion was de-scoped from the expansion project that was completed in 2017. Due to the ongoing subway intensification along Sheppard Avenue East, there is a pressing need for an expanded community centre and, in particular, gymnasium space in the Don Valley Village community. Additionally, there is now available funding as a result of that intensification. This Motion requests that the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation report through the 2023 Budget process on adding this much-needed project to the 10-Year Capital Plan, to be funded through community benefit funding.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2023 Budget process on the inclusion of an expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium, to be funded from local Section 37 and Section 42 funding, as part of the 10-Year Capital Plan. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify, in collaboration with the local Councillor, potential sources of funding from local community benefit funds for the expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2023 Budget process on the inclusion of an expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium, to be funded from local Section 37 and Section 42 funding, as part of the 10-Year Capital Plan. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify, in collaboration with the local Councillor, potential sources of funding from local community benefit funds for the expansion of the Oriole Community Centre gymnasium.
RM47.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 received the following petition for information: 1. Petition regarding the proposed mixed land-use conversion on McCormack Street requests filed by all landowners, submitted by Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston, containing the signatures of approximately 93 persons.
CC47.6adopted
On May 11, 2022, City Council authorized the expropriation of parts of 2 Bloor Street East and 90 Bloor Street East for the purposes of expanding the Bloor Yonge interchange station as part of the Toronto Transit Commission ("T.T.C.") Bloor Yonge Capacity Improvement ("B.Y.C.I") project (the "Project"). In order to meet T.T.C.'s construction timelines this report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for the partial fee simple taking from the freehold property located in the property municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East, for the purposes of the Project. This is Stage One of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. City staff will request that the Lieutenant Governor in Council make an order waiving the right of a registered owner to request a hearing of necessity, in accordance with Section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), which provides that the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, in special circumstances where the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers it necessary or expedient in the public interest to do so, direct that an intended expropriation shall proceed without a hearing. The City shall provide a copy of any order made in accordance with the Act to all registered owners. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, and the Lieutenant Governor in Council does not make an order in accordance with the Act, staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Act, will have thirty (30) days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. Staff may report back to City Council with a Stage Two report, providing details on property values and other costs. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage Two report, by registration of an expropriation plan, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act. Before the City can take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire part of the property municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East, as set out in Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Manager (the "Project Requirements") and as illustrated on the property sketch attached as Appendix B to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Manager, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements for the purposes of expanding the Bloor-Yonge interchange station as part of the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement Project, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to request the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make an order waiving the requirement for a hearing of necessity in accordance with section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, considers it necessary to maintain project timelines. 3. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in Part 2 above is made and approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve a copy of the order made under section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act on each registered owner affected by the intended expropriation. 4. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in Part 2 above is not made, or is made but is not approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire part of the property municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East, as set out in Appendix A (the "Project Requirements") and as illustrated on the property sketch attached as Appendix B, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements for the purposes of expanding the Bloor-Yonge interchange station as part of the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement Project, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to request the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make an order waiving the requirement for a hearing of necessity in accordance with section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, considers it necessary to maintain project timelines. 3. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in recommendation 2 is made and approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve a copy of the order made under section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act on each registered owner affected by the intended expropriation. 4. If the request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council set out in recommendation 2 is not made, or is made but is not approved, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
MM47.6adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 3072 Dundas Street West operating under the name Bevi Birra (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections was July 7, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bevi Birra, 3072 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bevi Birra, 3072 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM47.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022. July 19, 2022 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council. Mayor Tory recognized Speaker Nunziata and staff who kept the meetings goings during the last four years, especially during the pandemic. Mayor Tory thanked the technical staff, the unsung heroes, who made remote meetings possible and ensured that the public was able to continue to participate in the meetings. Mayor Tory also thanked Members of Council for their dedication and commitment these past four years and for working together during the pandemic. Mayor Tory remarked on the difficult job Speaker Nunziata had during the pandemic, from managing fully remote meetings and then hybrid meetings and thanked Speaker Nunziata for her efforts. Mayor Tory spoke of the important role the City Clerk's staff have and play during the meetings as well as the public service. Mayor Tory recognized those Members of Council who were not seeking re-election and those Members who had left City Hall for other endeavours. Mayor Tory acknowledged Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Ana Bailão and Councillor John Filion. Mayor Tory spoke of Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong's 28 years of service, the last eight years as the Deputy Mayor, and of Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong's commitment to residents of North York, his efforts to keep taxes low and find efficiencies in government. Mayor Tory spoke of Councillor Bailão's dedication to the residents of Davenport, her role as champion for affordable housing and her work as Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee. Mayor Tory spoke of Councillor Filion's 40 years of service to the residents of North York and of his efforts to spearhead changes and initiatives that have benefitted the residents of Toronto. Mayor Tory also spoke of Kristyn Wong-Tam and Michael Ford, former Members of Council, who were elected to Provincial Parliament and acknowledged their efforts to advance the interests of the residents of Toronto. Mayor Tory thanked Members of Council for working together in a constructive way during the last four years and remarked on the pride that Members should take in the management of the pandemic. Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong addressed City Council and thanked his constituents, Mayor Tory for appointing him as Deputy Mayor, noting that it was a privilege to serve in that capacity, and Members of Council for their friendship and advice. Councillor Bailão addressed City Council and thanked the people of Davenport, the civil service for their work, her colleagues for sharing their knowledge, the Mayor for his efforts the last eight years on housing, her team, supporters and her family. Councillor Filion addressed City Council and thanked his colleagues on Council, the Mayor for the climate he created at City Hall, his office staff, City staff, the City Clerk's staff who are the best all the time every year, and the people of Willowdale. Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Supernaturalz, a Toronto-based break dance crew, who were present in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to recognize City Manager, Chris Murray. Mayor Tory acknowledged the departure of Chris Murray as City Manager and that Members are sad to see him leave. Mayor Tory thanked Mr. Murray for his leadership, commitment and dedication, and noted that his collegiality made a difference. Mayor Tory remarked that Chris Murray worked every day to build public trust and confidence in government, and showed respect to the public service by going out and experiencing the jobs of the front line staff. Mayor Tory spoke of Mr. Murray's efforts in equity and inclusion as well as his support for the United Way. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of Council, thanked Chris Murray for his service to the City of Toronto, wished him well in his future endeavours and presented him with a scroll. Chris Murray thanked Mayor Tory for his kind words. Mr. Murray commented that Members have the most impossible job. Chris Murray thanked the Senior Leadership Team, staff in the City Manager's Office, the Corporate Leadership Team, Managers, Supervisors, front line staff, the Unions and his family. Chris Murray remarked that he was proud of the accomplishments of the public service. Councillor Perruzza during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Seneca @ York students enrolled in Seneca's Government Relations Certificate Program, who were present in the Chamber. July 20, 2022 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to recognize Marilyn Toft, Manager of City Council, Special Committees and By-laws on her retirement from the City. Mayor Tory said that it was an honour to acknowledge Ms. Toft's 33 years of dedicated and impeccable service to the City. Mayor Tory remarked that Marilyn Toft is the backbone of Council operations and leads her team in the monthly Council meetings. Mayor Tory advised Members of Council that Ms. Toft is the biggest publisher at the City having signed off on over 320 sets of agendas, over 320 sets of minutes and over 35,000 by-laws and you would not find one error in those records. Mayor Tory noted that Marilyn Toft is the living knowledge base of Council and has become a trusted confidant and procedural advisor to Members of Council, to her colleagues and to hundreds of officials. Mayor Tory presented a scroll to Ms. Toft. Mayor Tory called upon John Elvidge, City Clerk to address Member of Council. Mr. Elvidge said that there are three things Members of Council should know before Marilyn Toft retires: the first is that Marilyn Toft loves this great City. The second thing is that Marilyn Toft has been with Council for the highest of the highs, the lowest of the lows, for the 11 day meetings, for the 11 hour meetings and for the 11 minute meetings, and has been with Council through it all. And the third thing Members should know is that Marilyn Toft's prime directive is to help everyone do their part in the democratic process and Marilyn has mentored and trained so many staff over the years. John Elvidge requested, with Member indulgence, that Marilyn Toft address City Council. Marilyn Toft addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory for his kind words. Ms. Toft also thanked City Clerk John Elvidge for his remarks and for joining the meeting remotely from Australia. Ms. Toft remarked that she has met and worked with so many wonderful people at the City during her career, and that everyone has a common goal - we love this City and want to be part of something special, and that this is something special. Ms. Toft paid tribute to the staff in the City Clerk's Office and thanked Deputy City Clerk Kelly McCarthy, the City Clerk's management team, her own team and all the City Clerk's staff she has worked with - her family at work. Ms. Toft also thanked Speaker Nunziata, Mayor Tory and Members of Council, past and present, and said that it was a privilege to work with them. Ms. Toft recognized her husband and daughters who were present in the Chamber and thanked them for their love and support. Kelly McCarthy, Deputy City Clerk, on behalf of the City Clerk's Office thanked Marilyn Toft and presented her with flowers. Speaker Nunziata thanked Marilyn Toft for her support over the years. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council to recognize Beverly Romeo-Beeler, Auditor General. Mayor Tory thanked Ms. Romeo-Beeler and recognized the incredible work she and her team have accomplished during her tenure at the City. Mayor Tory spoke of the huge respect that Members have for Beverly Romeo-Beeler in the way she and her team go about their work. Mayor Tory commented that Beverly Romeo-Beeler has been thorough, professional and set the highest of standards for good accountable government, and publicized her findings in a way that was balanced and measured. Mayor Tory remarked that under Ms. Romeo-Beeler's leadership, her office produced over 100 audit reports, produced over 1,000 recommendations and investigated over 5,000 complaints, and the recommendations that have been put forward have saved the City over a half a billion dollars. Mayor Tory presented a scroll to Beverly Romeo-Beeler. Ms. Romeo-Beeler addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory for his remarks. Beverly Romeo-Beeler remarked that the work could not be done without the support of pillars and those pillars are Members of Council, the City Manager, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, the public service, fellow Accountability Officers and her entire staff. Ms. Romeo-Beeler thanked her husband and daughter for their support. Beverly Romeo-Beeler thanked Members of Council and said that it was an honour to serve. Tara Anderson, Assistant Auditor General and Ina Chan, Deputy Auditor General, on behalf of the staff of the Auditor General's Office, presented flowers to Ms. Romeo-Beeler. Councillor Holyday addressed City Council and said that he has had the privilege of serving on the Audit Committee for 8 years and thanked Beverly Romeo-Beeler for all that she has done and all that she taught him on how the City works. Councillor Holyday remarked that during her time at the City, Ms. Romeo-Beeler maintained her independence, said the things that needed to be said and has been the agent of change. Councillor Holyday thanked Beverly Romeo-Beeler for what she has done for the City, for what she has done for City Council, for what she had done to help maintain confidence in such a complex system and for being the catalyst of change. Councillor Filion addressed City Council and said that has been fortunate to work with Beverly Romeo-Beeler over the last few years. Councillor Filion remarked that Ms. Romeo-Beeler is one part Sherlock Holmes, one part Columbo and one part coal miner's daughter. Councillor Filion advised Members of Council of the "mummy tummy" rule that Beverly Romeo-Beeler taught him - that if your tummy doesn't feel right and your mummy would like not like it, there might be something wrong with it. Councillor Filion thank Ms. Romeo-Beeler for her service. July 21, 2022 Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed his children who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Donovan Williams, a Member of the Jamaican Parliament, who was present in the Chamber.
CC47.7amended
Declaration of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North
Rosemarie Bryan resigned the Office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North effective June 24, 2022. City Council needs to officially declare the Ward 1, Etobicoke North seat vacant.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North. 2. City Council fill the vacancy in Ward 1 in accordance with the following process: a. the City Clerk advertises the vacancy inviting any interested and qualified applicants to seek appointment to City Council; b. the City Clerk is authorized to establish the deadline for submitting the required forms to the City Clerk; c. interested persons complete a Consent of Nominee and Acknowledgement of Qualifications and provide personal identification showing their name and qualifying address within the City of Toronto; d. the City Clerk posts the names of the applicants on the City's webpage as they submit their nomination forms; e. the City Clerk submits a report with the list of applicants for publication on the agenda of a special City Council meeting to be held on August 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.; f. the agenda for the special meeting of City Council is posted no later than five (5) business days before the meeting; g. each applicant is provided the opportunity to address City Council for up to 5 minutes; h. the order in which applicants address City Council is determined by random draw conducted by the City Clerk when City Council begins its debate on the item; i. Members of City Council are entitled to ask one question of each candidate; j. City Council votes on the appointment by ballot in accordance with procedures established by the City Clerk; and k. City Council enacts a by-law confirming the appointment of the successful candidate to the office for the remainder of the term of the present Council. 3. City Council appoint Councillor Mark Grimes to the Toronto Police Services Board for a term of office until November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 1, Etobicoke North. 2. City Council decide on a method to fill the vacancy.
MM47.7adopted
For the past 20 years, the Bayview Village community has been undergoing intensification as a result of the Sheppard Subway. Concord's Park Place community alone is in the process of adding thousands of new residents, including young families, to this rapidly-growing community. As part of the Park Place application, the Toronto District School Board was provided an option to receive land to build a new school next to the forthcoming Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Centre, Child Care Centre and Library. The Toronto District School Board exercised their option to receive the land, but does not have the capital funding to proceed with building a new school. As a result, this land now sits vacant and more young families who continue to move into the neighbourhood face long commutes for their kids to attend public school. In order to incentivize both the Toronto District School Board and the Province of Ontario to fast-track the development of this school, this Motion looks to leverage community benefit funding secured and received to explore the creation of a joint City-School facility on the site on Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. Preliminary conversations between the City, CreateTO and the Toronto Lands Corporations have already started but additional direction and commitment is required for further exploration.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to engage the Toronto District School Board on opportunities for a joint City-school facility at the Toronto District School Board lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the local Councillor, to identify local community benefit funding from development up to $10 million for a potential joint facility with the Toronto District School Board for the lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the outcome of engagement with the Toronto District School Board on a joint facility, and if successful, the source of community benefit funds for the City's share of such facility.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to engage the Toronto District School Board on opportunities for a joint City-school facility at the Toronto District School Board lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the local Councillor, to identify local community benefit funding from development up to $10 million for a potential joint facility with the Toronto District School Board for the lands at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the outcome of engagement with the Toronto District School Board on a joint facility, and if successful, the source of community benefit funds for the City's share of such facility.
RM47.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
July 19, 2022: City Council adopted the July 19, 2022 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. July 20, 2022: City Council adopted the July 20, 2022 Order Paper. July 21, 2022: City Council adopted the July 21, 2022 Order Paper. July 22, 2022: City Council adopted the July 22, 2022 Order Paper.
CC47.8adopted
Appointment of a Public Member as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board
At its meeting on June 23, 2022, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC22.1, Appointment of a Public Member as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Fareed Amin as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 21, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Fareed Amin as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 21, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Candidate's biography: Fareed Amin Fareed Amin spent over 30 years in the public service, serving at the provincial and municipal levels in Ontario and internationally. Mr. Amin served as Ontario Deputy Minister in the following: Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Energy and Infrastructure; Municipal Affairs and Housing; Consumer Services; Economic Development and Trade; and Citizenship and Immigration. Also served as Deputy City Manager, City of Toronto and CAO, Town of Collingwood.
MM47.8adopted
St. Ambrose Catholic School is undertaking a playground and outdoor field revitalization project to serve the school and surrounding community. The school's current field is largely inaccessible due to poor drainage conditions and despite ongoing maintenance, grass retention on the field is minimal. The school grounds are open for public access outside of school. Artificial turf significantly extends the usage of the field throughout the year and reduces the ongoing need to maintain real grass. This Motion seeks to direct Section 37 funds towards a new artificial turn playing field at St. Ambrose School.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 68 Daisy Avenue, (Source Account: XR3026-3700982), secured for a variety of purposes including park improvements in the Ward, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Ambrose Catholic School located at 20 Coules Court. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 68 Daisy Avenue, (Source Account: XR3026-3700982), secured for a variety of purposes including park improvements in the Ward, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Ambrose Catholic School located at 20 Coules Court. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC47.9adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
At its meeting on June 23, 2022, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC22.2, Appointment of Public Members to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 20, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Scott Beck, Tourism Toronto Nikki Holland Jascha Jabes 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 13, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 13, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 20, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Scott Beck, Tourism Toronto Nikki Holland Jascha Jabes 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 13, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board. Candidates' biographies: Scott Beck, Tourism Toronto Scott Beck is a native of the United States, having been born in Utah. Scott was raised with tourism as the driving force in his family. Scott is currently President and CEO of Tourism Toronto. Prior to joining Tourism Toronto in October 2019, Scott served as the President and CEO of Visit Salt Lake from 2005-19. Scott is past international board chair of Destinations International. Prior to joining Visit Salt Lake Scott was the General Manager of the Salt Lake City Marriott City Center hotel. Nikki Holland Nikki Holland is the Vice President, Stakeholder Relations Pension at OMERS, responsible for leading the proactive relationships with 30+ stakeholders of the pension plan. Before joining OMERS, Nikki was the CEO of Jewish Federations of Canada -UIA. A seasoned communications, stakeholder relations and public affairs executive with extensive expertise having previously worked at the Carpenters' District Council, Invest Toronto, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and the provincial government. Jascha Jabes Jascha Jabes is the Vice-President of Small Business at the Bank of Nova Scotia. He leads a large Canadian business unit. Most recently he served as Vice-President of International Private Banking in the Bank's Wealth Management Unit covering units in the Caribbean and Latin America. Over the last 15 years Jascha has worked in several divisions of the Bank of Nova Scotia including Capital Markets, Distribution, Credit and Corporate Banking. He has previously served as a senior policy advisor to the federal Minister of Industry and analyst at the Privy Council Office. He was educated at Queen's University and holds a Master's degree from London School of Economics. Jascha lives with his family in Toronto.
MM47.9adopted
St. Josaphat Catholic School is seeking to enhance its outdoor facilities for recreation and social gathering space for the school and the broader community in New Toronto. This Motion seeks to direct Section 37 funds towards the St. Josaphat Playground Renovation Project for the purposes of installing picnic tables, benches, a basketball hoop, and an upgraded playground structure. The school's grounds are considered a local park and are open and reasonably accessible to the public at all material times and for the foreseeable future.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 225 Birmingham Street, (Source Account: XR3026- 3701187), secured for a variety of purposes including park improvements in the Ward, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Josaphat Catholic School located at 110 Tenth Street. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 225 Birmingham Street, (Source Account: XR3026- 3701187), secured for a variety of purposes including park improvements in the Ward, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Josaphat Catholic School located at 110 Tenth Street. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC47.10adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the Property Standards Committee
At its meeting on June 29, 2022, the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee considered Item NP8.1, Appointment of a Public Member to the Property Standards Committee and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Roberta Jennings to the Property Standards Committee, for a term of office ending May 5, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Roberta Jennings to the Property Standards Committee, for a term of office ending May 5, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee. Candidate's Biography: Roberta Jennings is an experienced tribunal member with the City of Toronto, having previously served on the Etobicoke-York panels of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committees. Prior to her adjudication career, she worked in human resources. Roberta volunteers with several cultural organizations and is on the board of directors of her senior centre. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, a Certificate in Human Resources Management and a Diploma in Legal Administration.
MM47.10adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment seeking permission to sever the property at 399 Rouge Highlands Drive into two residential lots (Application B0034/21SC). This consent application was heard together with two companion minor variance applications (Applications A0187/21SC and A0188/21SC). The applicant seeks to redevelop the property with two new detached dwellings. The conveyed lot would have a frontage of 15.24 metres and an area of 464.1 square metres and the retained lot would have a frontage of 15.24 metres and an area of 459.5 square metres. The applicant also seeks variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of Scarborough Centennial Community By-law 12077, including variances for lot frontage, lot area, floor area, dwelling height, height of proposed side main walls, height of proposed rear platform, encroachment of proposed rear platform into rear yard setback, encroachment of proposed front canopy into front yard setback, and vehicle access to parking space. On May 5, 2022, the Scarborough District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested consent to sever and companion minor variance applications (see the Decisions attached to this Motion). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. A hearing of this appeal has been scheduled for September 30, 2022. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0187/21SC, A0188/21SC and B0034/21SC. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Applications A0187/21SC, A0188/21SC and B0034/21SC regarding 399 Rouge Highlands Drive. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek to retain outside consultants to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Applications A0187/21SC, A0188/21SC and B0034/21SC regarding 399 Rouge Highlands Drive. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Applications A0187/21SC, A0188/21SC and B0034/21SC regarding 399 Rouge Highlands Drive. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek to retain outside consultants to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Applications A0187/21SC, A0188/21SC and B0034/21SC regarding 399 Rouge Highlands Drive. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion.
CC47.11adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
At its meeting on July 11, 2022, the Nominating Panel -Toronto Local Appeal Body considered Item XV8.1, Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body for a term of office ending July 16, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Ron Kanter Trevor Kezwer Blair Martin Paula Turtle 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (June 27, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (June 27, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body: The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body to City Council for appointment for a term of office ending July 16, 2026, and until successors are appointed: - Ron Kanter - Trevor Kezwer - Blair Martin - Paula Turtle 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (June 27, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Candidates' biographies: Ron Kanter Ron Kanter obtained a Bachelor of Laws from University of Toronto Law School, and a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall. He served as a Toronto City Councillor and Member of Provincial parliament, where he directed a provincial study balancing development and environmental protection. Ron subsequently practiced municipal and planning law at several Toronto law firms for more than 30 years, representing applicants, objectors, public entities and community groups. He has also trained and practiced as a mediator, adjudicator and arbitrator. Trevor Kezwer Trevor Kezmer obtained his law degree from the University of Windsor. In addition, Trevor holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from McMaster University. Trevor has experience working for a municipality, including working with planning staff, and preparing for hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board (now known as the Ontario Land Tribunal). As a resident of Toronto, Trevor appreciates the impact that planning decisions have on local neighbourhoods. Blair Martin Blair Martin is an accomplished real estate executive and city planner. During his professional career he has appeared before appeal tribunals as an appellant, a defendant, as a public official, as a witness giving expert testimony and as a private landowner. He has both past and current not-for-profit Board of Director experience, as well as experience with local government adhoc committees. Blair is currently a non-practicing Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. Paula Turtle Paula Turtle holds an undergraduate degree from Toronto Metropolitan (formerly Ryerson) University and an Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School. After working for many years as a labour lawyer, she was a Vice-Chair at the Ontario Labour Relations Board from 2015 to 2020. She has served on the Board of Wood Green Community Services and as a member of the Advocacy Committee of Cycle Toronto. She has a private practice as a mediator-arbitrator.
MM47.11amended
City staff have recently announced the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East will not open this year until late July. Though originally scheduled to open on June 18th, it was discovered that additional repairs to the pool basin were needed over what was originally anticipated when the existing liner was fully removed and basin could be more accurately assessed. Swimming is both a healthy recreational activity and a life-saving skill. The City should do its utmost to foster this activity. Both the park and pool are an important oasis for East End residents. Many residents use the pool and it always quite full. It also serves as critical respite during heat waves. Parks, Forestry and Recreation does extend the season at select pools. It would only fair to the residents who use the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East to offset the late opening with an extended season.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the season for the outdoor pools at Riverdale Park East, Woodbine Beach Park and at the Amesbury Sports Complex until at least September 11, 2022 and longer, if possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the season for the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East until at least September 11, 2022 and longer, if possible.
CC47.12adopted
In July of 2020, City Council approved the revitalization of a Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) site located at 1555-1575 Queen Street East (the "Subject Site") including a 10 storey residential building (the "TCHC Building"), a 17 storey (the "Western Market Building") and 16 storey mixed-use building (the "Eastern Market Building"). The project includes 50 new affordable rental units in the Eastern Building (the "New Affordable Units"), 32 affordable housing and rent geared to income units that are to be transferred to the City (the "City Units") 26 of which are to be constructed in the Eastern Market Building and 6 are to be constructed in the Western Market Building, and 35 new TCHC units (the "New TCHC Units") to be located in the TCHC Building. The project also includes the provision of 120 replacement social housing units to be located in the TCHC Building ("Rental Replacement Units"). Subsequent to City Council's approval of the applications, TCHC and RC Ashbridge Inc. (Context Summerville) entered into a section 37 agreement with the City dated October 26, 2020 (the "Section 37 Agreement") and an agreement pursuant to section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 dated July 21, 2021 (the "Section 111 Agreement"). These agreements secured obligations relating to the provision of the New Affordable Units, the City Units and the Rental Replacement Units. This report seeks authority to amend the Section 37 Agreement and Section 111 Agreement for the Subject Site to exempt Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), CMHC approved lenders and subsequent transferees from Section 37 and Section 111 obligations relating to the TCHC Building and City Units as proposed on the Subject Site. The obligations relating to the TCHC building and City Units in the Section 37 Agreement and Section 111 Agreement will remain obligations of the owners of the TCHC lands and the owners of the market lands.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into and register on title an agreement to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated October 26, 2020, registered as Instrument AT5558406 on October 29, 2020 and the Section 111 Agreement dated July 21, 2021, registered as Instrument AT5814429 on July 29, 2021 in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as follows: a. add the following definitions to the Section 37 Agreement and the Section 111 Agreement: "Approved Lender" means a lender designated as an approved lender by CMHC in accordance with the National Housing Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder that is a mortgagee of the CMHC Financed Lands pursuant to a certificate of insurance issued by CMHC. "CMHC" means Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation established by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-7, as amended; and "CMHC Financed Lands" means the lands financed by CMHC including the construction and operation of the Eastern Market Building, which includes the Developer-owned Affordable Rental Units, certain ground floor commercial space and related facilities in the building; and b. add the following paragraph to the Section 37 Agreement and the Section 111 Agreement: "Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, CMHC, an Approved Lender, any transferee from CMHC or an Approved Lender, or any subsequent successors in title to the CMHC Financed Lands will not be responsible for any obligations pertaining to the City/TCHC Units and the Replacement Social Housing Units. For clarity, for the purpose of this paragraph, subsequent successors in title to the CMHC Financed Lands only pertains to owners that follow CMHC, an Approved Lender or their transferees on title." 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and Section 111 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into and register on title an agreement to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated October 26, 2020, registered as Instrument No. AT5558406 on October 29, 2020 and the Section 111 Agreement dated July 21, 2021, registered as Instrument No. AT5814429 on July 29, 2021 in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as follows: a. Add the following definitions to the Section 37 Agreement and the Section 111 Agreement: "Approved Lender" means a lender designated as an approved lender by CMHC in accordance with the National Housing Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder that is a mortgagee of the CMHC Financed Lands pursuant to a certificate of insurance issued by CMHC. "CMHC" means Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation established by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-7, as amended. "CMHC Financed Lands" means the lands financed by CMHC including the construction and operation of the Eastern Market Building, which includes the Developer-owned Affordable Rental Units, certain ground floor commercial space and related facilities in the building. b. Add the following paragraph to the Section 37 Agreement and the Section 111 Agreement: "Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, CMHC, an Approved Lender, any transferee from CMHC or an Approved Lender, or any subsequent successors in title to the CMHC Financed Lands will not be responsible for any obligations pertaining to the City/TCHC Units and the Replacement Social Housing Units. For clarity, for the purpose of this paragraph, subsequent successors in title to the CMHC Financed Lands only pertains to owners that follow CMHC, an Approved Lender or their transferees on title." 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and Section 111 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM47.12adopted
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School currently does not have any play elements or structures for its students in the Grades 1-8 cohorts, and the surrounding neighbourhood is experiencing pressure on its existing playground structures due to residential development on and around Bloor Street West. This Motion seeks to direct Section 37 funding towards the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Student Parent Counsel Playground Revitalization Project. This Project is the second phase of a 2-phase project to improve Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School's outdoor premises. Phase 1 was the installation of a community turf field that is subject to a Joint Shared Use Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Catholic District School Board. The purpose of the Project is to install a playground structure and develop outdoor play spaces for loose parts play, an accessible outdoor classroom, and learning gardens. The intended users of this space are Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School students and members of the community at large, particularly those who will reside in the condominium developments being built at Bloor Street and Montgomery Road as well as other condominium sites east and west of that intersection given the buildings' close proximity to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $66,023 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 21 Old Mill Road, (Source Account: XR3026-3700442), secured for park improvements within the vicinity of the subject site, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School located at 32 Montgomery Road. 2. City Council direct that the $66,023 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $66,023 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 21 Old Mill Road, (Source Account: XR3026-3700442), secured for park improvements within the vicinity of the subject site, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School located at 32 Montgomery Road. 2. City Council direct that the $66,023 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC47.13adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") hearing into this matter currently scheduled to commence on September 7, 2022, for three weeks. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-Law and Official Plan amendments to the OLT due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the in-principle Settlement Offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") and authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to give effect to a full settlement of the matter and return to City Council for further instructions, if necessary. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing into this matter in support of the settlement. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report and Confidential Appendix A to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.13adopted
Garamond Court in Don Mills is home of the much loved Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Founded in 1963, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is a not-for-profit organization which celebrates the unique culture, history and legacy of Japanese Canadians for the benefit of all Canadians. The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is recognized worldwide as an important and vibrant community institution. With 5,200 members, almost half of which are of non-Japanese ancestry, the centre attracts over 210,000 visitors to its festivals, concerts, martial arts tournaments and special events annually. It welcomes more than 15,000 students from the Greater Toronto Area and beyond each year to participate in seminars on Japanese history, culture and the Japanese Canadian experience. In the next year Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre will be planting 70 cherry trees, also known as Sakura, along Garamond Court. Sakura are very popular for their springtime blossoms and the Japanese celebration of the sakura bloom each year is an important cultural festival. In recognition of the cultural significance of the sakura bloom, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre's presence in the community, and as a part of the emerging Wynford cultural corridor, it is appropriate to rename Garamond Court as Sakura Court.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to instruct staff to begin the process for renaming Garamond Court to Sakura Court, including the required community consultation, and to report back to the North York Community Council in the second quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommend that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to instruct staff to begin the process for renaming Garamond Court to Sakura Court, including the required community consultation, and to report back to the North York Community Council in the second quarter of 2023.
CC47.14adopted
The applicant appealed its zoning by-law amendment application and site plan control application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") on April 7, 2022. The Tribunal has scheduled the first case management conference in this matter for August 4, 2022. The Tribunal's rules expect parties to the appeal to be prepared with issues in respect of the appeal by the first case management conference. The applicant has gone on the public record indicating their willingness to mediate the appeals. Further direction from City Council is required on this matter.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the notice of appeal filed by Blauson Asset Management Ltd. c/o Ling Kee Group on April 7, 2022 in respect of the Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application 20 118393 ESC 20 OZ). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor in the event City Council adopts Recommendation 1. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 5, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.14withdrawn
The purpose of this Motion is to allocate $1.2 million in Section 45 funds for the development of twenty-one new units of affordable rental housing at 316 - 336 Campbell Avenue. The Section 45 funds are being paid to the City from the development at 1245 Dupont Street, the former Galleria Mall. The affordable rental homes at 316 - 336 Campbell Avenue will be built by the owner and provided to a non-profit housing agency to own and operate. The affordable rental homes will also be supported financially by a Section 37 community benefit contribution and incentives from the City's Open Door Program, as addressed by Item 2022.TE34.17, 316-336 Campbell Avenue - Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Demolition Applications - Final Report.
Item MM47.14 was withdrawn at City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct that existing and/or future Section 45 funds from the development at 1245 Dupont Street, to a maximum of $1,200,000, be allocated toward the twenty-one (21) new affordable rental dwelling units proposed on the lands at 316-336 Campbell Avenue and addressed by Item 2022.TE34.17, with such allocation to be determined through the budget process and future reports for City Council's approval. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,200,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) with such amount to be fully funded from Section 45 funds received by the City for affordable housing purposes, from the development at 1245 Dupont Street (XR3028), under the terms of the municipal housing facility agreement with Campont Developments Limited (or a related corporation) and/or Community Affordable Housing Solutions (or a related corporation), or a non-profit housing provider approved by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, at their sole discretion, for the development of twenty-one (21) new affordable rental dwelling units at 316-336 Campbell Avenue, to secure the financial assistance being provided and set out the terms of the operation of the new affordable rental dwelling units, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1,200,000 gross subject to the receipt of funds.
CC47.15adopted
On October 9, 2020, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Rental Housing Demolition applications were submitted by Birchcliff Developments Inc. (the "Applicant") to the City of Toronto (the "City") for the lands at 1615-1641 Kingston Road and 50-52 Birchcliff Avenue (the "Site"). The Zoning By-law Amendment Application proposed a 10 storey mixed-use building containing 264 residential units, including 5 live/works units at grade along Kingston Road, and 99 square metres of commercial use. The Rental Housing Demolition Application proposed to demolish the existing 33 rental dwelling units located at 1625-1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue, and replace them in a development proposed via a Zoning By-law Amendment application at 2151 Kingston Road. On August 6, 2021, the Applicant submitted a revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City (the "Revised Application"). This Revised Application proposes a 9 storey mid-rise building located in the Mixed-Use Areas designation on the Site, and a 4 storey low-rise building located in the Neighbourhoods designation, fronting Birchcliff Avenue. A total of 279 residential units are proposed in the mid-rise building, including 7 live-work units along the Kingston Road frontage, and 33 residential rental replacement units and amenity space are proposed for the low-rise building. The Applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its Revised Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") on August 13, 2021 (the "Appeal"). The OLT conducted a Case Management Conference on January 24, 2022. A second Case Management Conference has been scheduled for July 13, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal case management conference on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for 1615-1641 Kingston Road and 50-52 Birchcliff Avenue (the "Site"). 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) for the development until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. City Council has approved the rental housing demolition application 20 203480 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the Site and, should City Council authorize the application, that the Applicant has entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act incorporating securing the replacement rental dwelling units and rents, tenant assistance and other rental related matters, and registered such agreement on title, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the Applicant has submitted an addendum to the Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, addressing comments raised in the June 7, 2022 memorandum from the Manager, Development Engineering, Scarborough District; and d. the Applicant has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, demonstrating how the development proposal for the Site can be serviced and whether existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to support the proposed development. 4. City Council require, as part of the Site Plan approval process, that the Applicant shall enter into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secure the design, construction, and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and the Traffic Study addendum, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to engage with the Applicant and the Birch Cliff Village Community Residents Association, in conjunction with the review of the site plan control application, to examine the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing measures into the design of the site driveway and boulevard to limit the opportunity for vehicles to exit the Site and travel south on Birchcliff Avenue. 6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Appendix "A", if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.15adopted
Leaside Tennis Club, founded in 1948, is one of the many City of Toronto community tennis clubs. Located in Trace Manes Park (Ward 15 - Don Valley West), the club runs programming between the months of April and October. Leaside Tennis Club's objectives are to encourage, foster and promote the game of tennis through its adult and junior tennis instruction, clinics, tournaments and summer camps. Leaside Tennis Club would like to resurface all six courts in the park and contribute the funding required for the project through the hiring of a contractor to complete the work. The project will be completed in two phases: court resurfacing (Fall 2022) and court painting (Spring 2023). The scope of work includes: installation of 3" asphalt penetration court surface over the existing surface; extending existing net post sleeves to meet new grade; installation of fiberglass reinforcing mesh to surface; installation of three layers of acrylic resurfacer; installation of two layers of colour coat; and installation of white playing lines. The contractor hired by the tennis club and their proposed work have been approved by Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks, Forestry and Recreation for the rebuilding of the surfaces of the courts, and ongoing maintenance will be covered through the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's existing operating budget. The Park will be restored to original condition by the Contractor once the project is completed should any damages be incurred as a result of construction. The total in-kind donation amount for this project is up to $0.260 million. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. This Motion is deemed urgent in order for the work to commence in Fall 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept an in-kind donation of up to $0.260 million from Leaside Tennis Club to rebuild the courts at Trace Manes Park in compliance with the City's Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, the Policy on Donations for Community Benefits and the Fair Wage Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a construction and donation agreement for the up to $0.260 million donation from Leaside Tennis Club, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept an in-kind donation of up to $0.260 million from Leaside Tennis Club to rebuild the courts at Trace Manes Park in compliance with the City's Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, the Policy on Donations for Community Benefits and the Fair Wage Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a construction and donation agreement for the up to $0.260 million donation from Leaside Tennis Club, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC47.16adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Tribunal") proceeding that is currently scheduled for April 3-19, 2023. The owner has provided a revised development proposal that depicts the retention of the designated heritage buildings and makes changes to the proposed built form. On July 14, 2021 City Council directed the City Solicitor along with appropriate staff to oppose the appeal. On June 15, 2022 City Council considered the heritage alterations associated with the revised development approval, ultimately approving the alterations under the Ontario Heritage Act in the event the revised development approval is approved by the Tribunal.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the rezoning application in its revised form as contained in the April 25, 2022 Settlement Offer. 2. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until: a. the Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Service. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July7, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.16adopted
We have all become aware of the recent tragic death of Draven Graham, an 11-year-old child from Lindsay, Ontario on the autistic spectrum, after walking away from his family home. The Amber Alert has been very effective in announcing to the public children who have been abducted. A similar alert for vulnerable persons who leave their family or caregiver custody would be warranted in the Province of Ontario. Several online petitions are calling for the creation of the Draven Alert program.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to review the current Amber Alert program and criteria to include missing and at-risk vulnerable persons, or establish a new program, and City Council direct that this Motion be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, the Toronto Police Services Board, Toronto Fire, Toronto Emergency Medical Services, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to review the current Amber Alert program and criteria to include missing and at-risk vulnerable persons, or establish a new program, and City Council direct that this Motion be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, the Toronto Police Services Board, Toronto Fire, Toronto Emergency Medical Services, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board.
CC47.17adopted
The applicant appealed its Zoning By-law amendment application and Official Plan amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") on April 7, 2022. The Tribunal has scheduled the first case management conference in this matter on July 19, 2022. The Tribunal's rules expect parties to the appeal to be prepared with issues in respect of the appeal by the first case management conference. The Notice of Appeal filed by the applicant indicates the applicant is agreeable to mediation of the appeals. Further direction from City Council is required on this matter.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the notice of appeal filed by Marine Lake Developments Ltd. on April 7, 2022 in respect of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan amendment application (Application: 21 219268 WET 03 OZ). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor in the event City Council adopts Recommendation 1. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.17adopted
Subsections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment within two years of the enactment of the By-law, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". Site-specific Zoning By-law 182-2022 was enacted for the property municipally known as 72 Perth Avenue at City Council's meeting of March 9, 2022. By-law 182-2022 authorized certain amendments to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the redevelopment of the site with a ten-storey residential building. As the proposal has been advancing through the site plan approval process, the owner has further refined the development concept; in particular, the owner is now proposing to include a geothermal system, which results in modest increases to the height and density of the development. Within that envelope, the owner has proposed revisions to the number and configuration of suites to allow for more efficient floor plates and unit layouts. To address these issues and advance the development, an application for minor variance to the Committee of Adjustment is required. The required zoning relief will include: total gross floor area; number of dwelling units; height; projections above the permitted maximum height; location of the building to the lot line abutting Perth Avenue; parking spaces; vertical projections above the maximum permitted height; and amenity space. The particular variances to be sought are outlined in the Zoning By-law Examiner's Notice attached to this Motion. Under the Planning Act, as amended, the owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York District, for zoning relief until after March 9, 2024, thus delaying site redevelopment and the delivery of additional housing units to the area. As the variances are primarily driven by the desire of the owner to make the built form more efficient, including the incorporation of a geothermal system to increase the energy efficiency of the proposal. City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted.
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 submission of a minor variance application with respect to the property municipally known as 72 Perth Avenue, only if a geothermal system is included as part of the redevelopment, for variances to site specific Zoning By-law 182-2022, in order to vary certain development standards related to the total gross floor area, number of dwelling units, height, projections above the permitted maximum height, location of the building to the lot line abutting Perth Avenue, parking spaces, vertical projections above the permitted maximum height, and amenity space, and as more specifically outlined in the Zoning By-law Examiner's Notice attached to this Motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit submission of a minor variance application with respect to the property municipally known as 72 Perth Avenue, only if a geothermal system is included as part of the redevelopment, for variances to site specific Zoning By-law 182-2022, in order to vary certain development standards related to the total gross floor area, number of dwelling units, height, projections above the permitted maximum height, location of the building to the lot line abutting Perth Avenue, parking spaces, vertical projections above the permitted maximum height, and amenity space, and as more specifically outlined in the Zoning By-law Examiner's Notice attached to this Motion.
CC47.18adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") hearing into this matter currently scheduled to commence on January 16, 2023 for ten days. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3180-3202 Yonge Street to the OLT, due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 3180, 3182, 3184, 3186, 3188, 3190, 3192, 3194, 3196, 3198, 3200 and 3202 Yonge Street. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the earlier of August 12, 2022, or the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, which shall include, but not be limited to provisions set out in Part 5 below; b. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, under delegated authority, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application 20 225871 NNY 08 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow for the demolition of five (5) existing rental dwelling units located at 3180 Yonge Street, 3184 Yonge Street, 3188 Yonge Street, 3192 Yonge Street, and 3198 Yonge Street; c. the owner has, at its sole expense: i. if required by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Groundwater Report, Municipal Servicing Report and Grading Plan, and any other reports necessary in support of the development to the City (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. if required the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, entered into one or more agreements with the City requiring the Owner, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, and at no cost to the City, to design, financially secure, and make operations, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; iii. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and that any such required matters be secured in one or more agreements with the City; and iv. submitted a tenant relocation and assistance plan, and if required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, a rental replacement plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing rental housing related-matters necessary to implement the Chief Planer's decision on Rental Housing Demolition application 20 225871 NNY 08 RH; d. a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor has been executed and registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the community benefits in Part 4.d.i. below and securing the matters required to support the development outlined in Part 4.d.ii. below; and e. a Section 111 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the tenant relocation and assistance in Part 3.c.iv. above. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain the following provisions: a. pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and subject to compliance with this By law, the increase in height and density of the development is permitted beyond that otherwise permitted on the lands shown on Diagram 1 of this By-law, in return for the provision by the owner, at the owner's expense of the facilities, services and matters set out in Schedule A hereof and which are secured by one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Planning Act that are in a form and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. where Schedule A of this By-law requires the owner to provide certain facilities, services or matters prior to the issuance of a building permit, the issuance of such permit shall be dependent on satisfaction of the same; c. the owner must not use, or permit the use of, a building or structure erected with an increase in height and density pursuant to a CR exception of By-law 569-2013, as amended, unless the provisions of Schedule A of such By law are satisfied; d. Schedule A shall provide that: i. the Owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, at the owner's expense, to secure the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor: 1. a cash contribution of $1,200,000.00 dollars to be allocated toward capital improvements in the vicinity of the Development Site, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor for Ward 8; 2. the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.d.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of final approval of the Zoning By-law; and 3. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.d.i. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and ii. the following matters are to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development; 2. the owner shall provide a tenant relocation and assistance plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing rental housing related-matters necessary to implement the decision of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Rental Housing Demolition application 20 225871 NNY 08 RH; 3. the owner shall submit a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required; 4. should the accepted Transportation Demand Management Plan include any cash contribution toward Transportation Demand Management measures, such cash contribution shall be paid by the owner to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development and allocated in accordance with the Transportation Demand Management Plan, and such cash contribution shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the final approval of the Zoning By-law; 5. prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner shall prepare all documents and convey a Pedestrian Clearway Easement to the City to secure a 6.0 metre corner rounding, at a minimum height of two storeys above finished grade, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Woburn Avenue, together with rights of support, such lands to be free and clear of all other physical and title encumbrances (except those permitted at the discretion of the City Solicitor), and subject to a right-of-way for access and construction purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as the said lands have been laid out and dedicated for public pedestrian clearway purposes, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; the owner shall submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services a draft Reference Plan of Survey in metric units and integrated into the Ontario Coordinate System, with coordinate values shown on the face of the plan and delineating thereon, by separate PARTS, the lands to be conveyed to the City for corner rounding purposes as, the remainder of the site, and any appurtenant right-of-way, for review and approval, prior to depositing it in the Land Registry Office; 6. prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner shall prepare all documents, and convey for nominal consideration, a 0.4-metre road widening along the frontage of the property on Yonge Street, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor; 7. the owner shall construct a 2.1 metre wide sidewalk in the City's right-of-way, at no cost to the City, along the Woburn Avenue frontage, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, which shall be secured through Site Plan Control; 8. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, provide for signage and pavement markings in the private driveway to the west of the site, which provide for one way north-bound circulation of vehicular traffic generated by the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; 9. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, provide for a pick-up and drop-off area on the site, adjacent to the private driveway to the west of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; 10. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, submit a revised Noise Impact Study, including the peer review process paid for by the owner, that identify all mitigation measures to be undertaken for this development and incorporated into the recommendations for site design and the owner shall construct and maintain any required mitigation measures, to be secured through the site plan application review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 11. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, provide for an on-site dog relief area with proper disposal facilities for existing and new residents or a dog relief station within the new building, substantially in accordance with the landscape buffer shown on Plan A005, dated June 2, 2022, and prepared by Richard Wengle Architects Inc.; 12. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, provide for a 1.5 metre-wide landscape buffer on the west side of the private driveway, substantially in accordance with the landscape buffer shown on Plan A005, dated June 2, 2022, and prepared by Richard Wengle Architects Inc.; 13. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, submit a detailed landscaping plan showing soil volumes and species for the proposed trees to be planted on the City-owned right-of-way on Woburn Avenue and Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner in consultation with the Director, Urban Forestry; 14. the owner shall agree to the inclusion of warning clauses and signage of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board in the conditions of site plan approval and subsequently within any agreements of purchase and sale or tenant lease agreements for the proposed units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 15. the owner shall satisfy the requirements of the Toronto Transit Commission in regard to additional information related to the Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure and their Limited Scope Technical Review, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Toronto Transit Commission; 16. the owner shall 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 the development; and 17. the owner shall, prior to commencement of any excavation and shoring work, submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related matters: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queueing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, including matters related to the construction of streets or infrastructure, and any other matters requested by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal provide for, among other matters: a. space within the development for installation and maintenance of access holes and sampling ports on the private side, for both storm and sanitary service connections, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. a minimum of 10 percent of all units as 3-bedroom units and a minimum of 15 percent as 2-bedroom units; c. a maximum height of the south portion of the building of 11 storeys and 41.6 metres including mechanical penthouse, measured from established grade; and a maximum height of the north portion of the building of 9 storeys and 29.7 metres measured from established grade; d. a minimum 5.5-metre setback from curb to building face on Yonge Street for the entire Yonge Street frontage of the building; and a minimum 5.3 metre setback from curb to building face on Woburn Avenue for the entire Woburn Avenue frontage of the building; e. a minimum 2.0 metre building stepback at and above the 9th floor of the building on the Yonge Street frontage; and f. inset balconies on the west side of the building on the 3rd to 5th floors of the building in accordance with the balconies on Plans A005, A104, A105 and A106 dated June 2, 2022, and prepared by Richard Wengle Architects Inc. 6. Provided that the matters listed in Parts 3.b., 3.c. and 3.e. above have not been completed to the satisfaction of the appropriate City Official by August 12, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal also include Holding ('H') conditions regarding the matters listed in Parts 6.a. and 6.b. below, with the hold symbol not to be lifted until the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 20 225871 NNY 08 RH) has been approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and until City Council is satisfied as to the availability of all road improvements, infrastructure, and servicing, to accommodate the proposed development, as follows: a. the owner shall obtain approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 20 225871 NNY 08 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the five (5) existing rental dwelling units located at 3180 Yonge Street, 3184 Yonge Street, 3188 Yonge Street, 3192 Yonge Street, and 3198 Yonge Street and satisfied any associated conditions; and b. the owner shall, at its sole cost and expense: i. submit the Engineering Reports to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. enter into one or more agreements with the City requiring the Owner, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, and at no cost to the City, to design, financially secure, and make operations, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; and iii. submit a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and shall secure any matters arising from such studies in one or more agreements with the City, if required. 7. If the Ontario Land Tribunal cannot issue its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment on or before August 12, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to render its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment effective as of no later than August 12, 2022. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, at the owner's expense, to secure the matters listed in Part 4.d. above, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to accept a payment in lieu of the on-site parkland dedication in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. 10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B" to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.18amended
The issue of nuisance lighting and its negative impact on neighbouring properties has increased in tandem with the number of private properties being renovated or redeveloped. Modern technology has changed the nature and characteristics of lighting, particularly outdoors, causing a significant number of challenges for residents whose homes abut a property where said lighting has been incorporated into the final design. This Motion is to direct staff to review the nuisance lighting rules and by-laws, including those of other jurisdictions, and determine if the current by-laws and relevant enforcement practises require updating in keeping with the newer modern technology.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include in the report back to the Planning and Housing Committee as part of their Phase II report on the review of Chapter 629, a review of nuisance lighting rules, a scan of other jurisdictions, relevant enforcement technology and potential financial impacts, and that the review could give recommendations to reasonably control and not to outright prohibit soffit lighting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include in the report back to the Planning and Housing Committee as part of their Phase II report on the review of Chapter 629, a review of nuisance lighting rules, a scan of other jurisdictions, relevant enforcement technology and potential financial impacts, and that the review could give recommendations for soffit lighting that may include: a. any and all soffit light currently installed on a structure's elevation which abuts a neighbouring property on which an existing dwelling exists, shall be made inoperable; b. prohibit the installation of any and all soffit lighting on infill builds and/or renovations from being installed on any structure's elevation which abuts a neighbouring property on which an existing dwelling is present; and c. limit the installation of all soffit lighting to a structure's elevation which front a road allowance only.
CC47.19adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the potential Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") hearing into this matter currently scheduled to commence on November 22, 2022, for eight days. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 190 Soudan Avenue to the OLT on May 27, 2021, due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 190 Soudan Avenue. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has, at its sole expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; and iii. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required, and if necessary, the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment has been revised to address any mitigation measures arising from the accepted studies or reports; c. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, under delegated authority, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish one (1) existing rental dwelling units at 192 Soudan Avenue and if necessary, a Section 111 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and d. a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing community benefits in Part 4.d.i. below and securing the matters required to support the development outlined in Part 4.d.ii. below. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain the following provisions: a. pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and subject to compliance with this By-law, the increase in height and density of the development is permitted beyond that otherwise permitted on the lands shown on Diagram 1 of this By-law, in return for the provision by the owner, at the owner's expense of the facilities, services and matters set out in Schedule A hereof and which are secured by one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Planning Act that are in a form and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. where Schedule A of this By-law requires the owner to provide certain facilities, services or matters prior to the issuance of a building permit, the issuance of such permit shall be dependent on satisfaction of the same; c. the owner must not use, or permit the use of, a building or structure erected with an increase in height and density pursuant to the CR exception of By-law 569-2013, as amended, unless the provisions of Schedule A of such By-law are satisfied; d. Schedule A, which shall provide that: i. the Owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, at the owner's expense, to secure the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor: 1. a cash contribution of $1,750,000.00 dollars to be allocated towards community benefits that have been identified as priorities in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.d.i.1. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; and 3. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.d.i.1. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and ii. the following matters are to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: 1. the owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development; 2. the owner shall submit a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required; 3. should the accepted Transportation Demand Management Plan include any cash contribution toward Transportation Demand Management measures, such cash contribution shall be paid by the owner to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development and allocated in accordance with the Transportation Demand Management Plan, and such cash contribution shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; 4. the rental tenure of the existing rental units at 18 Brownlow Avenue without application to convert or demolish for at least 20 years and needed improvements to the existing rental housing, including: A. the existing rental dwelling units in the 18 Brownlow Building will be secured as rental units in accordance with Policy 3.2.1.5 of the Official Plan for a minimum of 20 years without application to convert or demolish, as of the date of the Section 37 Agreement; B. the owner will increase the amount of indoor amenity space in the 18 Brownlow Building by adding 75 square metres of indoor amenity space on the lower level without seeking an above-guideline rent increase for this work; C. the owner will provide seating around the relocated barbeque area and around the existing swimming pool, and allow access for the tenants of the 18 Brownlow Building to the at-grade outdoor amenity area associated with the Property; D. the owner will undertake a tenant survey to seek input on the programming for this additional indoor amenity space, as well as input on potential improvements or renovations to the 18 Brownlow Building; and E. the owner will provide along with a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan and any other rental housing matters in conformity with Policy 3.2.1.5 of the Official Plan, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 5. one privately owned publicly-accessible open space, not less than 214 square metres is size, substantially in accordance with the location and configuration shown on Site Plan A201 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, easement(s) along the surface of the lands for public access, together with any necessary rights of support, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the privately owned publicly-accessible open space; the owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately owned publicly-accessible open space and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately owned publicly-accessible open space at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the privately owned publicly-accessible open space shall be determined in the context of a Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; 6. through Site Plan Control, Landscape Plans along with a composite utility plan overlay on the Landscape Plans, a Soil Volume Plan, an Arborist Report and a Tree Protection Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Landscape Plans shall illustrate soil volumes and species for the proposed trees to be planted on the City-owned right-of-way on Brownlow Avenue, and for the proposed trees to be planted on the subject property along Brownlow Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Director, Urban Forestry; the owner shall thereafter implement the recommendations of such reports, and shall relocate at its sole cost and expense any utility conduits that interfere with existing or proposed trees, all of which shall be secured as part of Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 7. through Site Plan Control, 5.0 metre-wide landscaped buffers on both of the Brownlow and Soudan frontages of the subject property, substantially in accordance with the landscape buffer shown on Site Plan A201 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor; 8. through Site Plan Control, an on-site dog relief area with proper disposal facilities for existing and new residents, substantially in the size, location and configuration as the pet relief area shown on Site Plan A201 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor; 9. prior to Site Plan Approval, a Streetscape Improvement Plan, substantially in accordance with shown on Site Plan A201 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, which shall provide for: a. a curb extension at the northwest corner of Soudan Avenue and Brownlow Avenue within the public boulevard; b. along Soudan Avenue, a new 2.1 metre-wide linear path of concrete public sidewalk, within the public boulevard; and c. along Redpath Avenue, a new 2.1 metre-wide linear path of concrete public sidewalk, within the public boulevard; (the "Streetscape Improvements"); and an acceptable functional plan illustrating the Streetscape Improvements and the associated modifications in the pavement markings and road signs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; the owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement in respect of the Streetscape Improvements; the timing for completion of the Streetscape Improvements shall be determined at the time of and through the Site Plan Approval process; 10. through Site Plan Control, a revised Noise Impact Study, including the peer review process paid for by the owner, that identifies all mitigation measures to be undertaken for this development and that incorporates into the recommendations for site design, any required mitigation measures; the owner shall construct and maintain any required mitigation measures, to be secured through Site Plan Control, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 11. through Site Plan Control, a Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, city Planning; and agreement to implement any wind mitigation measures required thereby to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 12. the construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard; 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 the development; 13. consent to the inclusion of warning clauses and signage of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board in the conditions of Site Plan Approval and subsequently within any agreements of purchase and sale or tenant lease agreements for the proposed units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and 14. prior to commencement of any excavation and shoring work, a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related matters: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queueing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, including matters related to the construction of streets or infrastructure, and any other matters requested by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the provision of dwelling units is subject to the following: i. a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of dwelling units must have two or more bedrooms; ii. a minimum of 10 percent of the total number of dwelling units must have three or more bedrooms; iii. any dwelling units with three or more bedrooms provided to satisfy Part 14.e.ii. above are not included in the provision required by Part 14.e.i. above; iv. an additional 15 percent of the total number of dwelling units will be any combination of two bedroom and three bedroom dwelling units, or dwelling units that can be converted into any combination of two and three bedroom dwelling units; and v. convertible dwelling units, as described in iv above, may be converted using accessible or adaptable design measures such as knock-out panels. 5. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 438-86 to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain the following provisions: a. within the lands shown on Map 1 attached to this By-law, no person shall use any land or erect or use any building or structure unless the following municipal services are provided to the lot line and the following provisions are complied with: i. all new public roads have been constructed to a minimum of base curb and base asphalt and are connected to an existing public highway; and ii. all water mains and sanitary sewers, and appropriate appurtenances, have been installed and are operational. 6. Provided that the matters listed in Parts 3.b. and 3.d. above have not been completed to the satisfaction of the appropriate City Official by August 12, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain a Holding ('H") provision regarding the following matters: a. the owner shall obtain approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, pursuant to delegated authority, for the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 20 230473 STE 12 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the one (1) existing rental dwelling unit at 190-200 Soudan Avenue, and the owner shall satisfy any associated conditions, which may include entering into and registering on title to the lands a Section 111 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner shall, at its sole cost and expense: i. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secure the design and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. submit a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy satisfactory to the General Manger, Transportation Services. 7. If the Ontario Land Tribunal cannot issue its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment on or before August 12, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to render its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment effective as of no later than August 12, 2022. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, at the owner's expense, to secure the community benefits and matters of legal convenience listed in Part 4.d. above, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to accept a payment in lieu of the on-site parkland dedication in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. 10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B" to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.19adopted
This Motion requests authority from City Council to renew contribution agreements with cultural grant recipients for a period of one year from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023. This includes agreements with recipients of funding through the former Major Cultural Organizations program, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada's National Ballet School, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto Artscape, and Toronto International Film Festival Inc.; and recipients of the former Specialized Collections Museums program, including the Aga Khan Museum, Gardiner Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto. These contribution agreements provide the terms and conditions for the City contribution and use of City funds. They are intended to ensure public benefit, accountability and transparency for City grants. Grant amounts are not included in the contribution agreements and are determined annually by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture based on funds approved in the budget process and following the submission and review of a formal funding application, in accordance with the City of Toronto Grants Policy. In October 2019, City Council directed staff to discontinue the Major Cultural Organizations and Specialized Collections Museums grant programs, and replace them with a new competitive grant program to encourage greater equity outcomes (Item 2019.EC8.8). This work was put on hold following the outbreak of COVID-19, recognizing the need to provide stability to City-funded cultural organizations. Grant recipients have continued to apply to the City annually using modified guidelines from the Major Cultural Organizations and Specialized Collections Museums programs. Staff now intended to launch the new grant program - tentatively titled the "Cultural Access and Development Fund" - in 2023. The extension of the contribution agreements will cover the period until new program guidelines are presented to City Council for consideration.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to renew contribution agreements with each of the following recipients: a. Art Gallery of Ontario; b. Canada's National Ballet School; c. Harbourfront Centre; d. Toronto Artscape; e. Toronto International Film Festival Inc.; f. Aga Khan Museum; g. Gardiner Museum; and h. Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto; for a term of one year from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to renew contribution agreements with each of the following recipients: a. Art Gallery of Ontario; b. Canada's National Ballet School; c. Harbourfront Centre; d. Toronto Artscape; e. Toronto International Film Festival Inc.; f. Aga Khan Museum; g. Gardiner Museum; and h. Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto; for a term of one year from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC47.20adopted
The applicant (Aird & Berlis LLP) on behalf of the owner (KS 522 and 526 Yonge Street Inc.) filed a valid notice of appeal in respect of its request to amend the City's Official Plan and its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") on May 10, 2021 citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the statutory timeline. A hearing of this matter before the Tribunal is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2022 for a duration of 12 days.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (collectively the "Settlement Offer") to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendment until the earlier of August 12, 2022, or the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, which shall include, but not be limited to, the provisions in Part 4 below. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain the following provisions: a. pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and subject to compliance with this By-law, the increase in height and density of the development is permitted beyond that otherwise permitted on the lands shown on Diagram 1 of this By-law, in return for the provision by the owner, at the owner's expense of the facilities, services and matters set out in Schedule A hereof and which are secured by one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Planning Act that are in a form and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. where Schedule A of this By-law requires the owner to provide certain facilities, services or matters prior to the issuance of a building permit, the issuance of such permit shall be dependent on satisfaction of the same; c. the owner must not use, or permit the use of, a building or structure erected with an increase in height and density pursuant to this By-law, unless the provisions of Schedule A of such By-law are satisfied; and d. Schedule A attached to the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) shall provide as follows: Prior to the issuance of the first building permit in respect of the lands shown on Diagram 1 attached to this By-law, the owner shall enter into an agreement under Section 37(3) of the Planning Act and register same in priority, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, whereby the owner agrees to secure the facilities, services and matters set out below which are required to be provided to the City at the owner's expense as follows: i. the owner will design, construct, finish, and maintain 25 affordable rental housing dwelling units on the site (the "Affordable Housing Units"), in accordance with the following terms: a. at least 4 of the new affordable rental dwelling units will be three-bedroom rental units with an average unit size that is no smaller than the average size of 90 square metres; b. at least 7 of the new affordable rental dwelling units will be two-bedroom rental units with an average unit size that is no smaller than the average size of 70 square metres; c. at least 14 of the new affordable rental dwelling units have at least one bedroom per unit and will be no smaller than 50 square metres; d. the 25 new affordable rental dwelling units will be provided in vertically and/or horizontally contiguous groups of 6 or more dwelling units within the development; e. the location and layouts of the new affordable rental dwelling units within the development will be developed prior to site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. all 25 new affordable rental dwelling units will be provided as secured rental housing at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a minimum period of ninety-nine years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied; during such ninety-nine year period, 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 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; g. notwithstanding Part 4.d.i.f. 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 will be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, irrespective of whether such guideline is applicable under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends; h. at least 6 months in advance of any new affordable rental dwelling unit being made available for rent, the owner will develop and implement a Tenant Access Plan in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to ensure the affordable rental units are rented to eligible households; i. the 25 new affordable rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the development are available and ready for occupancy; j. the owner will 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; and k. the owner will 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; ii. pursuant to the site plan control application process but in any event prior to the first permit issuance under Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992 for the Site, the owner will submit documentation and financial contributions in the form of certified cheques for the implementation of a Transportation Demand Management plan; these provisions include: a. a $50,000 cash payment for a bike-share station in the area of the development; and b. the submission of comprehensive Construction Management Plans for each stage of the construction process, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; these plans must illustrate the location of employee/trades parking, heavy truck access points, material storage, construction site fencing and overhead cranes; we advise the applicant that they cannot use the municipal right-of-way for construction-related purposes without first receiving written authorization from our Permits and Enforcement Section, including payment of the necessary fees; iii. pursuant to the site plan control application process for the Site, the owner will: a. in accordance with the City's Curb Extension and Lane Width Guidelines, provide a curb bump-out along the Breadalbane Street frontage of the site, extending from Yonge Street to St. Luke Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. revise the boulevard cross-section of Breadalbane Street to include the above-noted curb bump-out and typical dimensions/spacing for the required buffer/planting zone and 2.1 metre wide pedestrian clearway, free and clear of obstructions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. submit a functional plan for the curb extension along Breadalbane Street, including pavement marking and signage modifications required to complete the work, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and d. provide a minimum of two (2) bike repair stations provided on-site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; iv. prior to site plan approval for the Site, the owner will at its sole expense convey to the City, for nominal consideration, a stratified 0.26 metre wide strip of land along the western limit of 510 Yonge Street abutting St. Luke Lane, to a minimum depth of 1.2 metres below the finished grade and a minimum height of 7.1 metres above the finished grade, such lands to be free and clear of all encumbrances and obstructions and in compliance with all City policies for the conveyance of land, with easements of support and subject to a right-of-way for access purposes, including construction access, until such time as the widening lands are laid out and dedicated by the City for lane widening purposes, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; v. the owner will provide 1 car-share membership per residential unit offered in the first year of occupancy; vi. the owner will provide 1 bike-share membership per residential unit offered in the first year of occupancy; vii. the owner will provided 1 pre-loaded Presto pass ($50.00 value each) per residential unit offered in the first year of occupancy; viii. the owner shall 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 the development; ix. prior to the issuance of the first permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the owner shall obtain approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 20 207360 STE 13 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units, and satisfy any associated conditions, including entering into an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 with the City and register said agreement on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; x. prior to the issuance of the first permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the owner shall obtain approvals pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the alteration of the properties municipally known as 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street, and satisfy any associated conditions, including the provision of Conservation Plans satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and entering into agreement(s) pursuant to Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the City, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the registration of said agreement(s) on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and xi. prior to the issuance of the first permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the owner shall enter into a limiting distance agreement with the City and the owner of the lands municipally known as 502-504, 506 and 508 Yonge Street in respect of the site and the lands municipally known as 502-504, 506 and 508 Yonge Street and register said agreement on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 5. If the Ontario Land Tribunal cannot issue its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment on or before August 11, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to render its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendment effective as of no later than August 12, 2022. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, at the owner's expense, to secure the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. the owner will design, construct, finish, and maintain 25 affordable rental housing dwelling units on the site (the "Affordable Housing Units"), in accordance with the following terms: 1. at least 4 of the new affordable rental dwelling units will be three-bedroom rental units with an average unit size that is no smaller than the average size of 90 square metres; 2. at least 7 of the new affordable rental dwelling units will be two-bedroom rental units with an average unit size that is no smaller than the average size of 70 square metres; 3. at least 14 of the new affordable rental dwelling units have at least one bedroom per unit and will be no smaller than 50 square metres; 4. the 25 new affordable rental dwelling units will be provided in vertically and/or horizontally contiguous groups of 6 or more dwelling units within the development; 5. the location and layouts of the new affordable rental dwelling units within the development will be developed prior to site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 6. all 25 new affordable rental dwelling units will be provided as secured rental housing at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a minimum period of ninety-nine years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied; during such ninety-nine year period, 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 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; 7. notwithstanding Part 6.a.i.6. 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 will be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, irrespective of whether such guideline is applicable under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends; 8. at least 6 months in advance of any new affordable rental dwelling unit being made available for rent, the owner will develop and implement a Tenant Access Plan in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to ensure the affordable rental units are rented to eligible households; 9. the 25 new affordable rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the development are available and ready for occupancy; 10. the owner will 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; and 11. the owner will 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 b. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. pursuant to the site plan control application process but in any event prior to the first permit issuance under Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992 for the Site, the owner will submit documentation and financial contributions in the form of certified cheques for the implementation of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan; these provisions include: 1. a $50,000 cash payment for a bike-share station in the area of the development; and 2. the submission of comprehensive Construction Management Plans for each stage of the construction process, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; these plans must illustrate the location of employee/trades parking, heavy truck access points, material storage, construction site fencing and overhead cranes; we advise the applicant that they cannot use the municipal right-of-way for construction-related purposes without first receiving written authorization from our Permits and Enforcement Section, including payment of the necessary fees; ii. pursuant to the site plan control application process for the Site, the owner will: 1. in accordance with the City's Curb Extension and Lane Width Guidelines, provide a curb bump-out along the Breadalbane Street frontage of the site, extending from Yonge Street to St. Luke Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; 2. revise the boulevard cross-section of Breadalbane Street to include the above-noted curb bump-out and typical dimensions/spacing for the required buffer/planting zone and 2.1 metre wide pedestrian clearway, free and clear of obstructions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; 3. submit a functional plan for the curb extension along Breadalbane Street, including pavement marking and signage modifications required to complete the work, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and 4. provide minimum of two (2) bike repair stations provided on-site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; iii. prior to site plan approval for the Site, the owner will at its sole expense convey to the City, for nominal consideration, a stratified 0.26 metre wide strip of land along the western limit of 510 Yonge Street abutting St. Luke Lane, to a minimum depth of 1.2 metres below the finished grade and a minimum height of 7.1 metres above the finished grade, such lands to be free and clear of all encumbrances and obstructions and in compliance with all City policies for the conveyance of land, with easements of support and subject to a right-of-way for access purposes, including construction access, until such time as the widening lands are laid out and dedicated by the City for lane widening purposes, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; iv. the owner will provide 1 car-share membership per residential unit offered in the first year of occupancy; v. the owner will provide 1 bike-share membership per residential unit offered in the first year of occupancy; vi. the owner will provided 1 pre-loaded Presto pass ($50.00 value each) per residential unit offered in the first year of occupancy; vii. the owner shall 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 the development; viii. prior to the issuance of the first permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the owner shall obtain approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 20 207360 STE 13 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units, and satisfy any associated conditions, including entering into an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 with the City and register said agreement on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; ix. prior to the issuance of the first permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the owner shall obtain approvals pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the alteration of the properties municipally known as 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street, and satisfy any associated conditions, including the provision of Conservation Plans satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and entering into agreement(s) pursuant to Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the City, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the registration of said agreement(s) on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and x. prior to the issuance of the first permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the owner shall enter into a limiting distance agreement with the City and the owner of the lands municipally known as 502-504, 506 and 508 Yonge Street in respect of the site and the lands municipally known as 502-504, 506 and 508 Yonge Street and register said agreement on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 9. City Council require the owner to file an application(s) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act permitting the alteration of the properties municipally known as 516 and 526 Yonge Street, each designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act pursuant to the passing of City of Toronto By-laws 84-2022 and 85-2022 by no later than January 31, 2023. 10. Subject to the owner's satisfaction of the requirement set out in the Part 9 above, City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to file their report in respect of the application(s) to the Toronto Preservation Board during the second quarter of 2023. 11. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to file their final report in respect of the owner's Rental Housing Demolition Application (20 207360 STE 13 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units at 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street during the second quarter of 2023. 12. City Council require the owner to cause the withdrawal of the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 352 and the associated implementing zoning by-laws in respect of the Site on or before the Ontario Land Tribunal settlement hearing scheduled for July 27, 2022. 13. City Council require the owner to cause the withdrawal of the appeal of the North Downtown Yonge Site and Area Specific Policy 382 (Official Plan 183) in respect of the Site on or before the Ontario Land Tribunal settlement hearing scheduled for July 27, 2022. 14. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and the information in Confidential Appendices A and B in the event City Council adopts the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 3. City Council direct the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as these documents contain advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.20amended
The Rogers outage on July 8, 2022 demonstrated the integral role that telecommunications access plays in the safety and functioning of our society. Friends and family were unable to contact each other at critical moments, email disruptions brought many companies to a standstill, small businesses were forced to close because of the outage, and many Torontonians were unable to purchase basic necessities. The outage also impacted City services in Toronto. Because of the cellular disruption, Rogers customers were unable to call 911 and wading pools were closed as the City has a policy that requires wading pool lifeguards to have a working phone. While the full cost to individuals and the economy as a whole will take some time to account, it is safe to say that the outage caused considerable personal inconvenience, or worse, and significant cost to businesses. It is clear that redundancies and alternatives are necessary to avoid a similar occurrence in the future. That's why this Motion requests the City Manager to report to Executive Committee in 2023 on the full cost of the outage to Toronto's economy, City services and functions that were disrupted, and utilizing ConnectTO infrastructure to provide a public alternative to private telecommunications.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2023 on the Rogers outage of June 8, 2022, such report to include the following: a. the full cost to the Toronto economy; b. City services and functions that were disrupted; and c. utilizing ConnectTO infrastructure to provide a public alternative to private telecommunications, and all potential associated costs and staffing levels for the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2023 on the Rogers outage of June 8, 2022, such report to include the following: a. the full cost to the Toronto economy; b. City services and functions that were disrupted; and c. utilizing ConnectTO infrastructure to provide a public alternative to private telecommunications.
CC47.21adopted
25 Mabelle Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment - Request for Direction
On March 9, 2020, the owner of the property at 25 Mabelle Avenue appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. A 10-day hearing at the LPAT (later continued as the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)) was held April 19-30, 2021. The site is currently occupied by a 30-storey residential rental apartment building located on the eastern portion of the subject site. The existing building has a total of 416 rental units. The western portion of the subject site is an open space area above the underground parking structure servicing the existing building. In a decision dated November 22, 2021 in OLT Case No. PL200164, the OLT granted the owner's appeal of its application to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 1088-2002 for the property at 25 Mabelle Avenue to develop, on the western portion of site, a 49-storey tower having an overall building height of 153 m (excluding mechanical equipment). The proposal, as opposed by City staff and adjudicated and heard at the OLT, would contain 486 residential units, with approximately 154 square metres of non-residential gross floor area located at-grade fronting Mabelle Avenue. The OLT withheld its Final Order pending resolution of the final form of the By-law amendments in a form reflecting the Tribunal's decision and acceptable to the City and the owner. The City Solicitor requires further instructions in respect to settling the form of by-law amendment.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as they contain advice or information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice or information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B, are to remain confidential, as they contain advice or information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.21adopted
This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decisions approving the consent and minor variance applications at 1-3 Talwood Drive (Applications B0002/22NY, B0003/22NY, A0020/22NY, A0021/22NY, A0022/22NY) (the "Applications") and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications. Applications B0002/22NY and B0003/22NY seek consent to sever a portion of each of two lots to create a new undersized lot, while the retained portions of the existing lots will also result in two undersized lots, for a total of three newly created undersized lots. Applications A0020/22NY, A0021/22NY and A0022/22NY request variances to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to facilitate the construction of a new detached dwelling on each of the three newly created lots. In a report (June 16, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, 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 approving the Applications, subject to conditions. The Decisions are attached. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications. 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 1-3 Talwood Drive (B0002/22NY, B0003/22NY, A0020/22NY, A0021/22NY and A0022/22NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consents and minor variances requested, 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 B0002/22NY, B0003/22NY, A0020/22NY, A0021/22NY and A0022/22NY, respecting 1-3 Talwood Drive, 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
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 1-3 Talwood Drive (B0002/22NY, B0003/22NY, A0020/22NY, A0021/22NY and A0022/22NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consents and minor variances requested, 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 B0002/22NY, B0003/22NY, A0020/22NY, A0021/22NY and A0022/22NY, respecting 1-3 Talwood Drive, 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.
CC47.22adopted
The applicant appealed its Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on April 5, 2022 and a Case Management Conference at the Tribunal has been scheduled for July 11, 2022. Further direction from City Council is required on this matter.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the notice of appeal filed by Choice Properties Limited Partnership on April 5, 2022 in respect of the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Plan of Subdivision applications. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by Council, then City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 (with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege).
MM47.22adopted
On January 31, 2017, City Council approved a rezoning for the lands known as 78 Tisdale Avenue (the "Lands"). The applicant currently has open Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control applications to permit a 35-unit, three-storey townhouse development in six blocks on a new public street. On May 23, 2022, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment seeking minor variances to permit the construction of a 53-unit four storey townhouse development on the Lands and to make corresponding changes to the draft plan of subdivision, including changing the building type from street-facing to back-to-back townhouses and changing the configuration of blocks and access. The applicant also sought variances from maximum lot coverage, minimum front yard setback and maximum permitted height requirements under Zoning By-law 261-2017 (Application A0205/22NY) (the "Application"). City Planning Staff recommended refusal of the Application as Planning Staff concluded that the Application does not satisfy the statutory test under Section 45 of the Planning Act. A copy of the Planning Staff report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the Application is not minor; rather, it is a substantial departure from what was approved by City Council on January 31, 2017 and requires comprehensive technical review by City staff to determine feasibility and appropriateness. Planning Staff are also of the opinion that the magnitude of the proposed changes requires the submission of updated reports and drawings to Engineering and Construction Services respecting water and sewer servicing, stormwater management, fire services, solid waste collection and transportation impacts. The Committee of Adjustment held a hearing on June 9, 2022 and refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Decision has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by the applicant (the "Appeal") and a hearing will be scheduled shortly. A copy of the Decision is attached. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate staff, in order to oppose the Appeal.
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, with appropriate City staff in order to oppose the Appeal regarding the proposed development at 78 Tisdale Avenue (Application A0205/22NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal for 78 Tisdale Avenue (Application A0205/22NY) 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 the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff in order to oppose the Appeal regarding the proposed development at 78 Tisdale Avenue (Application A0205/22NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal for 78 Tisdale Avenue (Application A0205/22NY) 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 the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
CC47.23adopted
On December 10, 2020, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted to the City to permit an 80-storey (312 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use development that partially conserves three heritage buildings located on the site, that includes 588 purpose built rental units, 74,130 square metres of office space and 872 square metres of retail space. On January 24, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on May 20, 2022, and the OLT has scheduled a 10-day hearing commencing on April 24, 2023. The City Solicitor seeks direction on this matter no later than the completion of the City Council meeting which starts on July 19, 2022, as the Tribunal has directed that the final Procedural Order, including the City's issues list, be finalized by July 29, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the notice of appeal filed by Dundeal 212 King LP, 214 King Holdings Limited and 220 KSW LP on January 13, 2022 in respect of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council direct City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to try to resolve the outstanding issues identified in the Preliminary Report on the applications (June 22, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, that was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 21, 2021. 4. If the appeals are allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the resolution of outstanding engineering issues that may be identified upon the completion of Engineering and Construction Services review of the reports submitted to the City. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by Council, then City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 (with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege).
MM47.23amended
Participatory Budgeting is a system of direct democracy where residents suggest and then vote on how public funds are spent within their community. In December 2021, the local Councillor initiated a Participatory Budgeting process in the Pleasant View community by hosting an Information Session and Ideas Generation Meeting. Local residents suggested over 50 project ideas which were then evaluated by City Staff in Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Transportation Services to assess costs and determine feasibility. In spring 2022, the local Councillor advertised the May 7, 2022 Participatory Budgeting Vote Day through various channels, including over 6,000 mailed flyers. Hundreds of votes were cast and the following projects were successful: 1. $200,000 to enhance and revitalize the Clydesdale Park Playground; 2. $30,000 to add pollinator gardens to at least two parks in the Pleasant View Community; 3. $150,000 to build a cabana and seating in Muirhead Park; and 4. $115,000 to improve the public realm along the north side of Sheppard Avenue East, between Bards Walkway and Victoria Park Avenue with greenery, seating, and street furniture.
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 Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Pleasant View Participatory Budgeting Projects, with a project cost and cash flow of $0.38 million in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East and 299 Yorkland Boulevard (Source Account: XR3026-3700856) for the purpose of implementing local capital improvements decided using Participatory Budgeting. 2. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to create a new capital sub-project known as Pleasant View Participatory Budgeting Project, with a project cost and cash flow of $0.12 million in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East and 299 Yorkland Boulevard (Source Account: XR3026-3700856) for the purpose of implementing public realm improvements along Sheppard Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Pleasant View Participatory Budgeting Projects, with a project cost and cash flow of $0.38 million in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East and 299 Yorkland Boulevard (Source Account: XR3022-3701186) for the purpose of implementing local capital improvements decided using Participatory Budgeting. 2. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to create a new capital sub-project known as Pleasant View Participatory Budgeting Project, with a project cost and cash flow of $0.12 million in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East and 299 Yorkland Boulevard (Source Account: XR3022-3701186) for the purpose of implementing public realm improvements along Sheppard Avenue East.
CC47.24adopted
1 Dean Park Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Request for Direction
On August 5, 2015, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to the City to permit two 14-storey rental apartment buildings on an existing apartment site containing a 16-storey building which includes a 2-storey townhouse podium and a free-standing block of townhouses for 1 Dean Park Road (the "Original Proposal"). Subsequently the applicant appealed the Zoning By-Law Amendment application to the former Local Planning Appeal Tribunal citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. Case Management Conferences were held at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on November 16, 2020, April 26, 2021 and March 8, 2022, and the OLT has scheduled a 10-day hearing commencing on January 9, 2023. On June 17, 2022 plans for a revised development proposal (the "Revised Proposal") were submitted to the City in response to concerns of City Staff on the Original Proposal. The Revised Proposal is for a 17 storey building (222 units) on the east side of the site fronting Meadowvale Road and an 8 storey building (129 units) on the west side of the site fronting Dean Park Road. The proposed buildings are intended to be rental units. As with the Original Proposal, the existing apartment building and townhouse podium are to be retained, and the proposed development would bring the total number of units on site to 622. Plans and drawings for the Revised Proposal are contained in Public Appendix 1.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Revised Proposal. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order approving the application until: a. the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner submits to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans; in addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development; c. the owner submits to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, an addendum to the Traffic Operations assessment that addresses transportation matters raised in the memo dated March 28, 2022 from the Manager, Development Engineering, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, acting under delegated authority, has dealt with the Rental Housing Demolition application and associated rental housing issues including securing an acceptable tenant relocation plan and construction mitigation strategies. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by Council, then City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 (with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege).
MM47.24adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body the Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve the minor variance application (the "Application") in respect of 3920 Bloor Street West (Application A0283/22EYK). This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement, if appropriate. The Application proposes to construct a new rear yard car port. Two variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "Zoning By-law") are sought in the Application to facilitate this proposed construction: a. a variance from the permitted maximum lot coverage; and b. a variance from the required minimum rear yard soft landscaping. More specifically, the Application proposes that 9 percent of the rear yard be maintained as landscaping, whereas Section 10.5.50.10(3) of the Zoning By-law provides that a minimum of 50 percent of the rear yard shall be maintained as landscaping. On June 21, 2022, Planning Staff recommended that the Committee of Adjustment refuse the second variance pertaining to rear yard soft landscaping. Planning Staff were of the opinion that the lack of proposed rear yard soft landscaping does not fit with the prevailing neighbourhood character and does not respect the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (see the Planning Staff Report in attached to this Motion). On June 30, 2022, the Committee approved the requested minor variances (see the Committee of Adjustment's Notice of Decision attached to this Motion).
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development in Application A0283/22EYK respecting 3920 Bloor Street West. 2. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, City Planning, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 3920 Bloor Street West in order to oppose the approval of the minor variances requested through Application A0283/22EYK. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the 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 the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development in Application A0283/22EYK respecting 3920 Bloor Street West. 2. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, City Planning, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 3920 Bloor Street West in order to oppose the approval of the minor variances requested through Application A0283/22EYK. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the 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 the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
CC47.25adopted
FIMA Development (the "Appellant") appealed Official Plan Amendment 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") regarding various properties designated as Employment Areas located south of the Gardiner Expressway between The East Mall and Islington Avenue (the "Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates the Lands as Core Employment Areas and the Appellant seeks the General Employment Areas designation. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated July 3, 2022 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve Official Plan Amendment 231, substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that Appeal 85 of Official Plan Amendment 231 be allowed in part, on the basis of the requested modifications to and partial approval of Official Plan Amendment 231. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Attachment 2 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.25adopted
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 Aneta Circle Parkette Improvements in the amount of $0.500 million with cash flow commitments in 2023. The project will be fully funded from the Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 15, 19 and 21 Holmes Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701068) for improvements to the parkette, including but not limited to, a fitness circuit, gathering space, a new pathway to the playground, accessible seating, and seating with umbrellas. The funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes and support the needs of the community.
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 Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Aneta Circle Parkette Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $0.500 million and cash flow commitments in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 15, 19 and 21 Holmes Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701068) for the purpose of improvements to the parkette.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Aneta Circle Parkette Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $0.500 million and cash flow commitments in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 15, 19 and 21 Holmes Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701068) for the purpose of improvements to the parkette.
CC47.26adopted
Jacinto's Carwash Ltd. and Portuguese Village Investments Limited ("the Appellant") is a party to an appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") with respect to the property known as 2006 and 2010 Dundas Street West (the "Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates part of the Lands as Core Employment Areas. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated July 4, 2022 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve Official Plan Amendment 231: a. substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor; and b. by removing the lands municipally known as 2006-2010 Dundas Street West from Site and Area Specific Policy 154. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Attachment 2 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.26adopted
Several years ago, the City amended service levels to no longer be responsible for grass cutting on the side-yard-adjacent boulevards in the City-owned right of way. Unfortunately, this change has not been adequately communicated nor followed, leading to countless patches of overgrown grass, illegal dumping and cost-inefficient service requests. The result is eyesores around our neighbourhoods that frustrate many and leave City staff and Councillors in contentious exchanges with residents. It is unlikely that the hoped for savings has resulted. Given that City maintenance is regularly performed in adjacent rights of way, it would be far more efficient and prudent to reassume responsibility for this minor maintenance.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report through the 2023 Budget process on the implications for reassuming maintenance services on side yards in the public right of way and include options for adopting new service levels.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report through the 2023 Budget process on the implications for reassuming maintenance services on side yards in the public right of way and include options for adopting new service levels.
CC47.27adopted
Talisker Queensway G.P. Inc. ("the Appellant") appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") regarding lands designated Employment Areas and known municipally as 1025 The Queensway ("the Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates the Lands as General Employment Areas and the Appellant seeks the Mixed Use Areas designation. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 12, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council refuse the Settlement Offer dated July 7, 2022 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to counter-offer to settle the appeal with the Appellant on the terms set out in the Settlement Offer dated July 7, 2022, subject to the Appellant agreeing to the following: a. modifications of the proposed Site and Area Specific Policy, as follows, with the remainder of the Site and Area Specific Policy renumbered accordingly: 5. new development containing residential units on the portion of the lands designated Mixed Use Areas will secure a minimum amount of affordable housing as follows: a. if a condominium development is proposed, a minimum of 7 percent of the total new residential gross floor area shall be secured as affordable ownership housing or a minimum of 5 percent of the total new residential gross floor area shall be secured as affordable rental housing; or b. if a purpose-built rental development is proposed after 2025, a minimum of 5 percent of the total new residential gross floor area shall be secured as affordable rental housing; c. in either case, the affordable housing shall be secured at affordable rents or affordable ownership prices for a period of at least 99 years from the date of first residential occupancy of the unit; d. in either case, the unit mix of the affordable housing shall reflect the market component of the development, as appropriate, to achieve a balanced mix of unit types and sizes and support the creation of affordable housing suitable for families; and 6. provided that a complete application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has not been filed prior to January 1, 2025, the affordable rental housing required in Policy 5.a. will increase by 1.5 percent per year; affordable ownership housing requirements will be set at 1.4 times the affordable rental housing requirements; 7. the provision of affordable housing required by Policy 5 shall be secured through one or more agreements with the City; and b. upon acceptance of the Settlement Offer by City Council and approval of a final order by the Ontario Land Tribunal resolving Appeal 147 to Official Plan Amendment 231, the Applicant agrees to withdraw Conversion Request 054. 3. If the Appellant accepts the offer referred to in Part 2 above, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal modify and partially approve Official Plan Amendment 231 in a manner consistent with the City's offer. 4. If the Appellant accepts the offer referred to in Part 2 above, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that Appeal 147 of Official Plan Amendment 231 be allowed in part, on the basis of the requested modifications to and partial approval of Official Plan Amendment 231. 5. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 above. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential 2 to this Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.27adopted
In addition to being Canada's biggest city, Toronto is also one of its oldest. Continuous upgrades and repairs to our City's aging infrastructure are essential to accommodate rapid growth, contend with the physical deterioration that results from natural processes, and ensure the continued productivity, comfort, and safety of City residents. Regular and widespread road construction is necessary for the City's healthy growth, however when project management results in abandoned construction sites, or unjustified lane closures, it negatively affects traffic plans, safety and commerce. We are seeing more and more neglected and unattended road construction sites City-wide. My office has received complaints from numerous constituents expressing concerns over seemingly vacant work sites, sometimes displaying scattered tools, machines, and construction materials. Also, York Centre residents have brought to our attention frequent instances of protracted and seemingly unnecessary road closures. These include lanes on major roads, blocked off by safety pylons, but with little to no sign of active construction. The consequences impact first responders, public transportation and the freight of commercial goods and services. Action must be taken to ascertain what factors are causing these issues and an appropriate strategy for resolution must be devised. I am recommending a review of road construction management and enforcement practices, which will specifically look into abandoned construction sites, delayed road construction schedules and the frequency and extent of unjustified lane closures.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a review of road construction management and enforcement policy and practice to target abandoned road construction sites, delayed road construction schedules and the frequency and extent of unjustified lane closures and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a review of road construction management and enforcement policy and practice to target abandoned road construction sites, delayed road construction schedules and the frequency and extent of unjustified lane closures and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2023.
CC47.28adopted
2552317 Ontario Inc. (Cinespace Studios Inc.) ("the Appellant") appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") regarding the property known as 15 North Queen Street (the "Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates the Lands as Core Employment Areas and General Employment Areas. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming OLT hearing scheduled for November 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated June 15, 2022 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve Official Plan Amendment 231, substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that Appeal 133 of Official Plan Amendment 231 be allowed in part, on the basis of the requested modifications to and partial approval of Official Plan Amendment 231. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Attachment 2 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.28adopted
The City of Toronto Economic Development and Culture Division, Corporate Real Estate Management Division/St. Lawrence Market and external partner Market CityTO submitted a formal, successful bid to co-host the 11th International Public Markets Conference in Toronto in 2023. The main organizer of the conference is Project for Public Spaces, a U.S. based not-for-profit organization whose work focuses on placemaking around the world. The conference brings together leading public market operators, developers and thought-leaders. The last conference had representatives from 113 international cities and 36 countries. The conference focuses on the theme of Market Cities and why they are essential to developing inclusive local economies, placemaking, and advancing climate action and regional resilience. On May 27, 2022 Toronto was selected by Project for Public Spaces as the successful City to cohost the conference. The three-day conference program will include a keynote speech or plenary, workshops, networking receptions, and market tours. In addition, it will be an opportunity for market operators, vendors, City staff and politicians to mingle with international experts on the themes of inclusive local economies, placemaking, climate action and regional development. The City of Toronto will be the lead local conference partner, facilitated primarily through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division. Staff from Corporate Real Estate Management on the St. Lawrence Market Complex management team will work directly with Project for Public Spaces on logistics, special events and promotion of the conference. City facilities at the St. Lawrence Market Complex will be utilized for the conference as well as additional external sites. Any City funds allocated to the conference are already available and authorized through existing 2022 Corporate Real Estate Management budgets. Other City divisions will be engaged and consulted regarding the conference including Economic Development and Culture, Social Development, Finance and Administration and Toronto Public Health. The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management are seeking City Council's authorization to co-host and participate in the 11th Annual International Public Markets Conference and to enter into the required Memorandum of Understanding and other ancillary agreements with Project for Public Spaces or other parties as may be required.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City's participation in the 11th Annual International Public Markets Conference in Toronto and City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, a Memorandum of Understanding and such other ancillary agreements with Project for Public Spaces or other parties on such terms as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management which are required as a result of the City's participation in the 11th Annual International Public Markets Conference.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City's participation in the 11th Annual International Public Markets Conference in Toronto and City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, a Memorandum of Understanding and such other ancillary agreements with Project for Public Spaces or other parties on such terms as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management which are required as a result of the City's participation in the 11th Annual International Public Markets Conference.
CC47.29adopted
10 QEW Inc./Queenscorp (Royal York) Inc. ("the Appellant") appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 231 ("OPA 231") to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") regarding lands designated Employment Areas and known municipally as 2-12 and 7 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, 506-522 Royal York Road and 3-17 Sinclair Street ("the Lands"). City Council adopted OPA 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. OPA 231 re-designates all of the Lands as Core Employment Areas and the Appellant seeks the Mixed Use Areas designation on part of the Lands. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 12, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council refuse the Settlement Offer dated July 7, 2022 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to counter-offer to settle the appeal with the Appellant on the terms set out in the Settlement Offer dated July 7, 2022, subject to the Appellant agreeing to the modification of the proposed Site Area Specific Policy by deleting the following policy, with the remainder of the Site Area Specific Policy renumbered accordingly: v. no building setbacks are required along the common property line between Core Employment Areas designation (Area A) and the Mixed Use Areas designation. 3. If the Appellant accepts the offer referred to in Part 2 above, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal modify and partially approve Official Plan Amendment 231 in a manner consistent with the City's offer. 4. If the Appellant accepts the offer referred to in Part 2 above, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that Appeal 1 of Official Plan Amendment 231 be allowed in part, on the basis of the requested modifications to and partial approval of Official Plan Amendment 231. 5. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 above. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential 2 to this Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.29adopted
Toronto is home to one the largest Somali communities outside of Africa. Somalis in Toronto have been instrumental to the civic, cultural, economic and political development of the City and have substantially contributed to its growth as a world-class City. For example, Somali businesses cultivated in this City serve the global community and Somalis continue to be cultural ambassadors for this City in the arts, sports, technological innovations and sciences. While the Somali community continues to thrive, it also faces significant systemic barriers due to anti-Black racism and Islamophobia. Many studies, including the work of the City's Confronting Ant-Black Racism Unit, and also the testimony of Somali residents at City Council or local boards have documented the deleterious impacts of systemic racism on the prosperity of this dynamic and vibrant community. In addition, action 7.1 in the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Action Plan calls on the City to "improve recreation spaces in neighborhoods with high proportions of Black residents". Somali Torontonians are actively engaged in discussions to create a Somali Cultural and Recreation Centre to serve the community's needs and celebrate the community's rich culture. We are requesting City of Toronto staff to explore the possibility of replicating successful models of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto and the Tamil Community Centre with the Somali community.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council, in principle, support the establishment of a Somali Community Cultural and Recreation Centre in Toronto to serve the diverse programming needs of community members of all ages, including children, youth and seniors while also being a hub to preserve and celebrate the rich contribution and histories of Toronto's Somali communities. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development and Finance Administration, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to work with the Somali Cultural and Recreation Centre Steering Committee in Toronto and the impacted Councillors to explore potential partnerships for a new community cultural and recreation centre, including by conducting a feasibility assessment that examines: a. the most appropriate location for this community centre; and b. funding opportunities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council, in principle, support the establishment of a Somali Community Cultural and Recreation Centre in Toronto to serve the diverse programming needs of community members of all ages, including children, youth and seniors while also being a hub to preserve and celebrate the rich contribution and histories of Toronto's Somali communities. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development and Finance Administration, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to work with the Somali Cultural and Recreation Centre Steering Committee in Toronto and the impacted Councillors to explore potential partnerships for a new community cultural and recreation centre, including by conducting a feasibility assessment that examines: 1. the most appropriate location for this community centre; and 2. funding opportunities.
CC47.30adopted
In 2018 City Council authorized the expropriation of the properties municipally known as 30 Newbridge Road and 36 North Queen Street (the "Properties"), comprising of approximately 73 acres, in order to complete the Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2 Modernization Plan. The Plan will accommodate future service levels by increasing the storage and maintenance capacity of its existing facilities for the future. The expropriated landowner has made a claim for damages pursuant to the Expropriations Act. A seven week hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) is scheduled to commence October 11, 2022. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding mediation of the expropriation claim advanced by the expropriated landowner. This report deals with litigation that affects the City and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The information concerning mediation and staff recommendations in this regard are being provided as confidential material.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.30adopted
The Toronto Global Forum, organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas, has been held annually in Toronto since 2007. The City has sponsored the Forum since 2008, helping it grow into a leading international conference fostering dialogue on national and global issues involving heads of state, central bank governors, ministers and global economic decision-makers. Based on experience to date, the benefits of continuing to host and sponsor the Forum in Toronto annually include but are not limited to: - A direct contribution to Toronto's economy of $2.2 million in total spending on venues and suppliers. In addition to direct organization spending, the estimated impact of the 500 international delegates attending the Forum is $1.6 million, generating a total Forum direct contribution to the Toronto economy of $3.8 million, annually. - 73+ countries represented. - International Profile - 100+ media representatives generating a global media reach of 195 million people in 2021. As a major Forum sponsor, the City is also branded as a contributing partner at the International Economic Forum of the Americas conferences in Montreal, Miami and Paris. - Virtual Reach - 702,405 session views, post-conference in 2021. - Trade Development - Latin American Bi-Lateral Trade Initiative event featuring 8 Latin American Ambassadors to Canada generated a live virtual audience of 15,000 people in 2021. - Business Development - 1,700+ bilateral business meetings arranged during the Forum amongst in-person and virtual attendees. - Diversity and Inclusion - The City of Toronto Diversity Speakers' Series was introduced in 2021. The inaugural event featured Wes Hall, Founder and Chair of the Canadian Council of Business Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism and the BlackNorth Initiative being interviewed by Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson. This event directly resulted in a $300,000 contribution to a City initiative on youth employment by Desjardins. Due to COVID-19, the Toronto Global Forum was held on-line in the spring of 2020 with 5,000 virtual attendees. A hybrid format with 400 in-person guests and 5,000 virtual participants was implemented in the fall of 2021 with COVID-19 still preventing a return to full in-person attendance. In 2022, and onward, it is anticipated that the event will be held in a hybrid format. Between October 17-19, 2022, over 3,000 global business leaders from the international technology, education, finance, health and green sectors are expected to attend the Forum in-person, along with an estimated 5,000 virtual participants. What promises to be the largest Toronto Global Forum, to date, will help solidify the City's reputation as a global centre and destination for business. Funding to cover the City's financial commitment related to the Toronto Global Forum in 2022 is available in Economic Development and Culture's base budget for programs related to international trade development and innovation. This Motion provides City officials with the authority required to negotiate and execute a sponsorship and funding agreement with the Toronto Global Forum event organizer in 2022, and directs staff to consider whether a longer-term, multi-year sponsorship model for the Forum aligns with the City's major event and conference hosting priorities.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to contribute and transfer to the Toronto Global Forum a total of up to $200,000 in 2022 for costs associated with Toronto's sponsorship of the 2022 edition of the Toronto Global Forum, with funding to come from within Economic Development and Culture's existing 2022 Operating Budget for international trade development and innovation. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a funding agreement with the Toronto Global Forum for a one-year term in 2022 with a contribution amount of up to $200,000, on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back in 2023 on the feasibility, costs and benefits of a multi-year City sponsorship and funding agreement with the Toronto Global Forum.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to contribute and transfer to the Toronto Global Forum a total of up to $200,000 in 2022 for costs associated with Toronto's sponsorship of the 2022 edition of the Toronto Global Forum, with funding to come from within Economic Development and Culture's existing 2022 Operating Budget for international trade development and innovation. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a funding agreement with the Toronto Global Forum for a one-year term in 2022 with a contribution amount of up to $200,000, on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back in 2023 on the feasibility, costs and benefits of a multi-year City sponsorship and funding agreement with the Toronto Global Forum.
CC47.31adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Tribunal") proceeding that is currently scheduled for January 30 - February 10, 2023. The owner has provided a with prejudice settlement offer to the City that makes changes to the proposed built form. City staff took part in multiple days of mediation with both the owner of the site and representatives from the Sheppard Avenue East Community Group. The owner previously submitted Related Rental Housing Demolition application (19 248116 NNY 17 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units on the site. That application will be the subject of a future report to City Council.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Rezoning application in its revised form as contained in the July 11, 2022 Settlement Offer and subject to securing the matters set out in Parts 2 and 3 below. 2. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and, among other matters have secured: i. provisions for a holding by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act related to the completion of required sanitary sewer upgrades in the Sheppard Avenue East corridor area; ii. the unit mix shall include a minimum of 10 percent 3 bedroom and 30 percent 2 bedroom units; iii. the full replacement of the existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue East; iv. the rents, rental tenure, unit mix, and unit sizes of the replacement rental dwelling units; v. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; vi. a minimum of ten percent (10 percent) of all non-replacement rental dwelling units at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue West as three-bedroom units and a minimum of thirty percent (30 percent) of all non-replacement rental dwelling units on the lands as two-bedroom units; and vii. any other rental housing-related matters in conformity with Policy 3.2.1.6 of the Toronto Official Plan and Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code; b. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to impose a holding provision in the site specific by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, to be in lifted upon the completion of sanitary sewer upgrades in the Sheppard Avenue East corridor area and sufficient capacity is present to support the development; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications as set out in their memo dated September 17, 2021 or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has delivered a revised wind study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has entered into an agreement with the City for the conveyance of a public access/publicly-accessible privately-owned space easement with respect to the multi-use trail/mid-block connection in the location depicted in the July 4, 2022 Settlement Offer and at no cost to the City, with such conveyance to occur through the site plan approval process and on terms satisfactory to the City, or has made other arrangements for such conveyance to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the owner has entered into an agreement with the City for the fee simple conveyance of the parkland depicted in the July 4, 2022 Settlement Offer and at no cost to the City, with such conveyance to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, or has made other arrangements for such conveyance to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; g. the agreement referred to in Part 2.f. above shall include terms requiring the conveyance of the parkland free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; h. the owner has registered a Section 118 restriction on title, under the Land Titles Act, agreeing not to transfer or charge the Parkland without the consent of the City, which restriction may be released only upon the owner transferring the Parkland to the City, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate and the City Solicitor; i. the owner has provided an updated traffic impact study (including delay information, 50th and 95th percentile queues, available storage areas for all intersections and each movement, and digital Synchro and SimTraffic files) and any other reports necessary in support of the development to the City to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure the safe and efficient traffic operation of the driveway in the proposed location; and j. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application 19 248116 NNY 17 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue East and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 3. As a condition of site plan approval to implement the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, City Council instruct staff to secure the following matters: a. the owner will be required to construct at their sole expense any traffic improvements, including signal timing modifications, identified in the accepted transportation and traffic movement reports to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. the owner will work with City staff on appropriate balcony design and location for the building; c. the size and location of the mechanical penthouses will be refined to minimize their view from the public realm; and d. the number of surface pick-up and drop-off parking spaces on site will be reviewed and reduced as appropriate. 4. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; such development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the applicant of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, City Council direct that the future public park being secured as part of the development be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development, subject to an agreement having been obtained outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement, duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 6. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, City Council direct that any compensation for the use of the future public park in accordance with Part 5 above, be charged in the same manner as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 441 (Fees and Charges), Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services, Ref. No. 38 describing fees to temporarily occupy a portion of sidewalk or boulevard, or, as otherwise may be agreed between the parties, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 7. City Council defer making a decision at this time on Rental Housing Demolition application 19 248116 NNY 17 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the existing rental dwelling units at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue West, and City Council instruct staff to report on the Rental Housing Demolition application to the Toronto and East York Community Council at such time as an Ontario Land Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for such lands and the other related lands at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue West. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into agreements included in the Parts above to secure the transfer of the parkland and the multi-use trail/mid-block connection. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor report dated July 11, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the public release the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.31adopted
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the cost of living has caused a greater need for services in Toronto, especially in mental health, food security and hygiene security. At the same time, charitable organizations have also experienced rising costs, particularly related to securing and maintaining space. The average industrial lease rate and commercial/retail lease rate both increased from the third quarter of 2020 to the third quarter of 2021, up by 18.4 percent and up by 38.3 percent respectively. These rates are likely even higher at present time. The City's charities are vital partners in meeting the needs of residents. During pandemic closures, City arenas, community centres, school gymnasiums and warehouses were reassigned to charitable agencies. Space, unused at the time, allowed organizations to grow and increase their reach. Currently, aid organization, GlobalMedic, works out of space at Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke, generously donated by QuadReal Property Developers and shared with a City-run vaccine clinic and the Furniture Bank. Together, these initiatives are able to benefit from shared space that would be unused otherwise. Similar vacant space throughout the City, whether owned municipally or privately, could potentially serve as a shared work space for other smaller charitable organizations, creating "Social Impact Hubs" to help alleviate some property costs.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to investigate what may be done to support charitable organizations with their access to affordable space and assess the viability of the Social Impact Hub model that brings organizations together in a shared location, and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to investigate what may be done to support charitable organizations with their access to affordable space and assess the viability of the Social Impact Hub model that brings organizations together in a shared location, and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2023.
CC47.32adopted
On August 9, 2018, the applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 2200 to 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, 1020 to 1030 Birchmount Road and 75 Thermos Road (the "Subject Lands") to permit a mixed-use development including new public streets and parkland. The Subject Lands are located within the Golden Mile Secondary Plan area. On April 23, 2020, the applicant appealed their proposed SASP to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. The applicant appealed their proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding a matter appealed to the OLT.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, Confidential Appendix C and Confidential Appendix D to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. July 27, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer attached as Confidential Appendix A (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B and Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor (together, the "Revised Proposal") for the lands municipally known as 2200 to 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, 1020 to 1030 Birchmount Road and 75 Thermos Road (the "Development Site") and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the Revised Proposal, subject to Parts 2 to 13 below. 2. City Council endorse the draft Phasing Plan in Confidential Appendix D to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor and City Council require that: a. the final form of a Phasing Plan on the Development Site be provided to the City in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Children's Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management are authorized to ensure that such phasing matters are secured in appropriate agreement(s), the Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. Parkland Dedication 3. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit on Blocks 4, 5 and 7, City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act having a minimum size of 2,600 square metres, generally as shown on Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor as Block 3, satisfying a part of the owner's Parkland dedication requirement under Section 42 of the Planning Act with the exact size, location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City shall be in an acceptable environmental condition, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments. 4. Prior to the issuance of the any Building Permit on Blocks 5, City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act having a minimum size of 3,200 square metres, generally as shown on Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor as Block 6, satisfying a part of the owner's Parkland dedication requirement under Section 42 of the Planning Act with the exact size, location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City shall be in an acceptable environmental condition, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments. 5. City Council direct that any remaining requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be a payment in lieu in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act and Chapter 415, Article III of the Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. Community Benefits 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, at the owner's expense, to secure the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor: a. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit on the lands, a cash contribution of $200,000 to be allocated towards public realm and parks improvements at the Meadoway Entry Garden at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, whereby: b. the cash contributions in Part 7.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01 or its successor, calculated from the date of the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution in Part 7.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community; d. the provision of a non-profit licensed child care centre to be located on Block 2 or 4 comprising a minimum 10,000 square feet (approximately 929 square metres) of indoor space and 3,000 square feet (approximately 279 square metres), adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and drop-off area, with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services, and such child care centre shall generally be in accordance with the following: i. shall be constructed, finished, furnished and equipped by the owner, including a minimum of four (4) parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the child care centre between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and an area reserved for the exclusive use of the child care centre for pick-up/drop-off operations between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday; these spaces to be assigned accordingly and be located in close proximity to the elevators providing the shortest route between the underground parking garage and the child care centre, which shall be barrier-free; and a parking pass will be provided for officials conducting inspections of the child care centre; ii. prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit on for the block on which the Child Care Centre is located, a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the child care centre, complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, shall be provided to the City of Toronto to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; iii. prior to the earlier of residential occupancy of the building in which the child care centre is located and/or registration of any condominium for the building in which the child care centre is located and prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for Block 5 and Block 7, the child care centre shall be conveyed to the City of Toronto, at no cost to the City of Toronto, in fee simple, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor; iv. the details of the other matters as described in the Parts above, such as timing, location, obligations and any such matters to implement the child care centre, in respect of the non-profit licensed child care centre community benefit, will be finalized between the owner and the City of Toronto and will be substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and v. on, or prior to, the conveyance of the child care centre, the City of Toronto and the owner shall 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 of Toronto, 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 of Toronto and the owner as they pertain to the child care centre and the development to be constructed within the base building of the development; e. prior to the conveyance of the child care centre, the owner shall pay to the City of Toronto the sum of $400,000 to provide one-time cash contributions in support of the child care centre, allocated generally as follows: i. a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $200,000 to the City of Toronto's Child Care Capital Reserve Fund to be used towards start-up operating costs, to replace appliances and large equipment due to wear and tear and to support ongoing financial viability, to be paid prior to the child care centre being made available to the City of Toronto; ii. a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $200,000 towards toys, furnishings and equipment in accordance with Provincial and Municipal standards based on a mutually agreeable inventory list provided by the Child Care Centre Operator and/or the General Manager, Children's Services which will be finalized and approved by the General Manager, Children's Services; and iii. the cash contributions in Parts 7.e.i. and 7.e.ii. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01 or its successor, calculated from the date of the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment to the date of payment; f. the Owner shall design, construct, finish, and convey to the City, in an acceptable environmental condition, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, a minimum 12,112 square feet (1,125 square metres) of Community Agency Space as measured from interior side walls, in a location satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and subject to the following: i. the Community Agency Space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, all satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Block 5, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Community Agency Space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and iii. concurrent with or prior to, the conveyance of the Community Agency Space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement 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 Community Agency Space; and g. the provision of 130 affordable housing units, based on 100 percent Average Market Rent and an affordability period of 15 years with these affordable housing units being provided as follows, with the option to provide more affordable rental housing units in earlier phases of the development: i. thirty-nine (39) affordable rental housing units to be provided in Block 2; ii. forty-one (41) affordable rental housing units to be provided in Block 4A; iii. nineteen (19) affordable rental housing units to be provided in Block 4B; iv. thirty-one (31) affordable rental housing units to be provided in Block 7; iv. the unit types and sizes shall be determined in each site plan application, and shall reflect the unit mix and average size of market units within each building, with the overall unit mix of the affordable housing units on the Development Site as generally identified in Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and v. with the timing as generally identified in Confidential Appendix D to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor with such terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. Matters Required to Support the Development 8. City Council also direct that the following matters required to support development be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Conditions of Subdivision Approval for the Subdivision Agreement, where deemed appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, as a legal convenience: a. the owner shall prepare, at its expense, a Public Art plan (the "Public Art Plan") for the provision of Public Art, up to a maximum value of $1,000,000.00, upwards indexed from the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment, upon the Site or adjacent City-owned land and shall submit the Public Art Plan to the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Toronto Public Art Commission, and to City Council for approval, in accordance with the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; the Public Art Plan may include design strategies to incorporate indigenous culture/history throughout the Development Site; b. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any residential development on each Block where public art is planned, the owner shall provide financial security in the form of a Letter of Credit for public art, identified in the approved Public Art Plan to secure the commission and installation of public art in accordance with the approved Public Art Plan in Part 8.a. above; c. the required transportation improvements and transportation demand management measures identified in the Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Study accepted and satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and secured to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in the Zoning By-law Amendment in addition to the following identified matters: i. prior to the issuance of an above grade building permit for the first building on each Block, the owner shall pay to the City, by certified cheque, the following amounts, for an aggregate total of sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in Canadian funds, indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, calculated from the date of the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment to the date of payment, for the future implementation of a minimum of ten (10) bike-share stations, at locations that may be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services as set out in Paragraph 5(ii)(A) of Confidential Appendix A to the Report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit on each Block where bike repair station(s) are planned for and identified in the Site Plan Application satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, the owner shall provide a letter of credit for $1,500 for each bike repair station per building to a minimum of eight (8) bike repair stations for all blocks on the Development Site, and thereafter provide evidence of installation in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services for such financial security to be returned; iii. prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit on each block, the owner shall provide a letter of credit for $5,000.00 for the provision of each real-time transportation information screen for each building to a minimum of five (5) transportation information screen where planned and thereafter provide evidence of installation, such as in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services for such financial security to be returned; iv. a financial contribution of a of $200,000 for the future Victoria Park Avenue or Warden Avenue Transit Study, indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, calculated from the date of the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment to the date of payment; v. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit on the lands, the owner shall provide a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $40,000 for a future Golden Mile Transportation Monitoring Study; vi. the owner shall provide a PRESTO pass to each of the 130 affordable housing units, each pre-loaded with the value of one yearly PRESTO fare to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services; vii. the owner shall provide a minimum of 500 bike share annual memberships to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, of which, there shall be bike share memberships provided to each of the 130 affordable housing units; viii. the Owner shall provide for the costs of TDM Marketing Initiatives for each phase (approximately $1000 for each information session); and viv. the Owner shall provide for 13 car share spaces; d. the owner shall provide, at their sole cost and expense, a wind tunnel testing for the development as part of a site plan control application, and thereafter secure and implement mitigation measures identified in any accepted Wind Tunnel Study/Report satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the following privately owned publicly accessible open spaces, whereby as a pre-approval condition to Site Plan Approval for each respective Block where the privately owned publicly accessible open spaces is located, the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, easement(s) along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the privately owned publicly accessible open spaces and any required public access easements to connect the privately owned publicly accessible open spaces to adjacent privately owned publicly accessible open spaces and/or public rights-of-way, where necessary; and the owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately owned publicly accessible open spaces and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately owned publicly accessible open spaces at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the privately owned publicly accessible open spaces shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval for each building and/or block pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City: i. Block 2 - Southeast Corner privately owned publicly accessible open space with a minimum size of 444 square metres; ii. Block 4 - Southwest Corner along Eglinton Avenue and Thermos Road privately owned publicly accessible open space with a minimum size of 303 square metres with a minimum depth of 7.5 square metres; iii. Block 5 - Street C privately owned publicly accessible open space with a minimum size of 208 square metres; and iv. Block 7 - northeast corner along Birchmount and Ashtonbee Road privately owned publicly accessible open space with a minimum size of 234 square metres; f. the provision of public pedestrian access easements to provide access to and through various development block mid-block connections to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with the exact location, design and timing of delivery of the pedestrian easement to be determined in the context of a Site Plan Approval; the owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the public pedestrian easement area and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the public pedestrian easement at certain times of the day and night, and the owner may restrict other uses of this space, so long as they do not unreasonably obstruct pedestrian movement of persons of all ages and abilities with such matters determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; g. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval for any part of the Development Site, the owner shall provide a Design Brief, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner will construct and maintain the Development 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 Development Site; i. the requirements for a construction management plan to be provided at site plan approval, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, any required coordination with Metrolinx regarding the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services; j. implementation of, and/or mitigation measures listed, in any the reports, studies and plans accepted by the City submitted by the owner and any such implementation measures secured in the appropriate agreements; k. the conditions and matters as identified in memorandums provided to the City on behalf of Metrolinx as it relates to the Eglinton LRT, utility companies, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto District Catholic School Board, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority based on their review of the development applications, all of which are identified satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and secured in the appropriate agreement(s), the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision conditions (where appropriate), satisfactory to the City Solicitor; l. as part of the first site plan application and prior to any site plan approval on any part of the site, the owner shall provide a revised landscape plan and soil volume plan for the entire Development Site, including streetscape cross-sections, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; m. as part of the first site plan application and prior to any site plan approval on any part of the Development Site, the owner shall provide a Public Utilities Plan for the entire Development Site to ensure, among other matters, that above ground and underground utilities and streetscape elements, such as street trees, sidewalk locations are located at appropriate locations for all new and existing streets and such plan should be submitted as a separate grayed out underlay and underlay on the Landscape Plan required above, for the entire Development Site, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; n. the final phasing of the Development Site building upon the phasing plan triggers outlined in Confidential Appendix D to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor, in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Executive Director, Social Development and Finance Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor, and such matters are secured in appropriate agreement(s) satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and o. the Owner shall provide a commemoration plan and heritage plaque for the former Lucas-Rotax Aircraft Equipment Co. factory at the property known municipally as 75 Thermos Road, to be secured as part of a site plan approval application. Conditions to Ontario Land Tribunal Order 9. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the Official Plan Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final content and form of the Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including any revisions to the maps and schedules to the Official Plan Amendment as may be necessary to implement the Settlement Offer; and b. the Owner has agreed to resolve its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 499, including the Golden Mile Secondary Plan and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals, and that Official Plan Amendment 499 as adopted by City Council is brought into force as it applies to the Site, subject to any authorized changes as may be required as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to implement this Settlement Offer for this Site, including, but not limited to, minimizing duplicative/repetitive policies, maps or references and, if deemed appropriate, incorporating the proposed SASP into Section 14 of the Secondary Plan, instead of Chapter 7, Site and Area Specific Policies of the Official Plan. 10. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the earlier of August 12, 2022, or the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. has secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. a Section 37 Agreement has been entered into satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and has been executed and registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing community benefits in Part 7 above and securing the matters required to support the development outlined in Part 8 above. 11. Provided that the matters listed in Part 10.b. above have not been completed to the satisfaction of the appropriate City Official by August 12, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor: a. to ensure that the matters listed in Part 10.b. above are otherwise secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor. 12. If the Ontario Land Tribunal cannot issue its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment on or before August 12, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to render its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment effective as of no later than August 12, 2022. 13. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, Confidential Appendix C and Confidential Appendix D to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A", Confidential Appendix "B", Confidential Appendix "C" and Confidential Appendix "D" to the Report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.32adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to obtain authority for Fleet Services to donate two Ford Escape vehicles at end-of-life to the Ukrainian war effort. These vehicles would add to the commitment already made by Toronto Paramedic Services to donate two end-of-life Chevrolet Tahoe emergency response vehicles equipped with operational lights, sirens and basic first aid supplies. The vehicles would be used to respond to emergency situations in Ukraine. The Atlantic Ukrainian Association, upon the request of the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, will handle all matters related to the shipping of the donated vehicles to Ukraine. This was requested of Mayor John Tory by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada, Yulia Kovaliv. During their meeting, the Ambassador asked for the City's help in aiding Ukrainian civilians by supplying any available end-of-life vehicles they could use to respond to emergency situations.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize General Manager, Fleet Services to donate up to two vehicles intended for auction available for acquisition at no cost to the Ukrainian government for humanitarian purposes; this is in addition to the two vehicles already committed by Toronto Paramedic Services for donation to Ukraine, totaling 4 vehicles to be donated by the City of Toronto to Ukraine.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize General Manager, Fleet Services to donate up to two vehicles intended for auction available for acquisition at no cost to the Ukrainian government for humanitarian purposes; this is in addition to the two vehicles already committed by Toronto Paramedic Services for donation to Ukraine, totaling 4 vehicles to be donated by the City of Toronto to Ukraine.
CC47.33adopted
808 Mount Pleasant Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
On June 29, 2018, the applicant (2245883 Ontario Inc.) appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application No. 17 261931 STE 22 OZ) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. During its meeting of November 9, 10, and 12, 2021, City Council accepted a settlement offer from the applicant pursuant to its adoption of Item CC37.4. City Council's decision can be found here: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.CC37.4 By decision issued on May 31, 2022, the OLT granted the appeal in part and made an interim order in respect of the development proposal as described in the settlement offer and withheld its final order pending the completion of matters set out in its decision. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in respect of this matter prior to the OLT issuing its final order in this matter prior to August 12, 2022.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council amend its previous instructions to staff on Item CC37.4 adopted on November 9, 10, and 12, 2021, by deleting the following requirements in Parts 3.d. and 3.e. of City Council's decision: d. the owner has signed a Section 37 Agreement securing such matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its own expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and registered said Agreement on title to the lands, satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and e. the owner has provided a signed solicitor's certificate from the owner's real estate lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario providing the opinion that encumbrances registered on title to the parkland dedication and parkland over-dedication (as set out below) including, but not limited to, a "right of purchase" registered as Instrument No. AT2938877 are discharged and the rights associated therewith are extinguished and no longer enforceable as against the parkland dedication and the parkland over-dedication to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. City Council approve the acceptance of a revised on-site parkland dedication comprised of the lands municipally known as 247 Roehampton Avenue, 249 Roehampton Avenue, and 820 Mount Pleasant Road, having an area no less than 269.98 square metres (the "Parkland Dedication"), to be used for the purpose of public parkland pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and in accordance with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Article III, at no cost to the City and subject to the owner transferring all the Parkland Dedication to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor in accordance with all applicable City policies prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the site in place of the requirements previously authorized by Part 4 of Item CC37.4 adopted by City Council on November 9, 10, and 12, 2021. 3. City Council direct that prior to the issuance of the first building permit for any part of the site, the owner shall convey to the City the fee simple interest in a part of the site with an area of no less than 47 square metres as an over-dedication of public parkland, at no cost to the City and subject to the owner transferring all the over-dedication to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor in accordance with all applicable City policies, and subject to the authority granted to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in respect of tiebacks in place of the requirements previously authorized by Part 6d of Item CC37.4 adopted by City Council on November 9, 10, and 12, 2021. 4. City Council direct that prior to the issuance of the first building permit for any part of the site, the owner shall convey to the City the fee simple interest in the Parkland Dedication to the City on the terms of Part 2 above, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor and subject to the authority granted to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in respect of tiebacks. 5. City Council direct that prior to site plan approval, the owner shall prepare all required documentation and convey a road-widening (right-of-way) of Mount Pleasant Road to the City along the frontage of the site abutting Mount Pleasant Road and a width of no less than 2.0 metres as shown within the owner's Settlement Offer, dated October 28, 2021 (Drawing AZ101, prepared by Sweeny & Co Architects, dated September 1, 2021) at no cost to the City and free and clear of all physical encumbrances above and below grade and of all title encumbrances and in accordance with all City policies respecting the conveyance of potentially environmentally contaminated lands, to be subject to a right of way in favour of the owner until such time as the road-widening (right-of-way) is dedicated as public highway, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct that prior to site plan approval, the owner shall prepare all required documentation and convey a pedestrian clearway easement to the City, with all rights of support and at no cost to the City and in priority to all title encumbrances, which commences at the south property line of the site with variable width of not exceeding approximately 0.40 metres and a variable length of not exceeding approximately 8 metres along the Mount Pleasant Road frontage, with the final area and configuration of the pedestrian clearway easement area to be determined through the site plan control application process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineering and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to secure the matters in Part 5 and Part 6 in the Section 37 Agreement for the site. 8. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the earlier of August 12, 2022, or the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in Part 9 below. 9. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain the following provisions: a. pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and subject to compliance with this By-law, the increase in height and density of the development is permitted beyond that otherwise permitted on the lands shown on Diagram 1 of this By-law, in return for the provision by the owner, at the owner's expense of the facilities, services and matters set out in Schedule A hereof and which are secured by one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Planning Act that are in a form and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. where Schedule A of this By-law requires the owner to provide certain facilities, services or matters prior to the issuance of a building permit, the issuance of such permit shall be dependent on satisfaction of the same; c. the owner must not use, or permit the use of, a building or structure erected with an increase in height and density pursuant to this By-law, unless the provisions of Schedule A of such By law are satisfied; and d. Schedule A attached to the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) shall provide as follows: "Prior to the issuance of the first building permit in respect of the lands shown on Diagram 1 attached to this By-law, the owner shall enter into an agreement under Section 37(3) of the Planning Act and register same in priority, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, whereby the owner agrees to secure the facilities, services and matters set out below which are required to be provided to the City at the owner's expense as follows:" 10. Provided that the matters listed Parts 3.b. and 3.c. of City Council's decision on Item 2022.CC37.4 have not been completed to the satisfaction of the appropriate City Official by July 21, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) to be issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal contain a Holding ('H') provision regarding the following matters: a. the owner shall, at its sole cost and expense: i. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and ii. secure the design and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water. 11. If the Ontario Land Tribunal cannot issue its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) on or before August 11, 2022, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to render its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) effective as of no later than August 12, 2022. 12. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 11, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.33adopted
Tenants First Status Update - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
Tenant's First is an ambitious program approved by City Council originating from the Mayor's Task force on Toronto Community Housing Corporation. Staff have undertaken a number of very complicated pieces of work with great success, most recently the transfer of the staff and tenants from Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Toronto Seniors Corporation. After a year's work to prepare for the transfer there remain a few pieces of legal and financial matters still be completed. It turned out that due to legal and financial matters that Toronto Community Housing Corporation will continue to own the buildings and be responsible for all major capital while the new Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation will look after day to day operations and repairs and use the IT and other Toronto Community Housing Corporation programs to run the new corporation. During the past year after City Council direction, Tenant's First reactivated the Senior Tenant Advisory Committee as part of the transition to ensure good tenant engagement. The lengthy and complicated sale of transfer of the scattered units, family housing, has now been successfully completed through the work of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Tenant's First team. These homes will remain perpetually affordable and will soon be operated through two separate land trusts. Seven homes still have yet to be transferred. Toronto Community Housing Corporation has put in considerable time and resources to ensure the success for these two undertakings. The last outstanding piece of complex work of Tenant's First is the transfer of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation development functions to CreateTO. While preliminary assessment has been started, it has become clear after the transfer of the seniors that another factor to take into account at this juncture is the capacity of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to ensure a successful transfer while still tying up loose ends from the senior's corporation. A breathing space is needed.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that before any further work on the transfer of Toronto Community Housing Corporation development functions to CreateTO continues, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation advise the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services through Tenant's First implementation on the following: a. the legal structure related to current Toronto Community Housing Corporation developments; b. financial structure overview for all current development sites; and c. opportunities to restructuring of non-development functions within Toronto Community Housing Corporation such as relocation, engagement and quality control. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to prepare a status report to the Executive Committee on this final element of Tenant's First in the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct that before any further work on the transfer of Toronto Community Housing Corporation development functions to CreateTO continues, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation advise the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services through Tenant's First implementation on the following: a. the legal structure related to current Toronto Community Housing Corporation developments; b. financial structure overview for all current development sites; and c. opportunities to restructuring of non-development functions within Toronto Community Housing Corporation such as relocation, engagement and quality control. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to prepare a status report to the Executive Committee on this final element of Tenant's First in the first quarter of 2023.
CC47.34adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Tribunal") proceeding that is currently scheduled for a further case management conference on August 8, 2022 and a ten-day contested hearing beginning May 8, 2023. The applicant has appealed the proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment application for 1304, 1306 and 1308 Wilson Avenue due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. On June 15, 2022 City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the Tribunal appeal but continue discussions with the applicant to resolve issues.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. July 28, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the settlement, conditional on the matters being addressed as set out in Part 2 below, provided that: a. the Owner will orient all bedroom units to the north, south, and west, with no bedroom windows facing the east lot line, unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning this is not achievable and/or desirable, in which case the owner will explore reducing the number of units or bedrooms, increasing building setbacks to meet the Midrise Performance Guidelines and/or lastly, alternative window treatments or configurations (for example clerestory windows) on the east building face and/or landscaping to address overlook/privacy to neighbouring properties to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be secured through the site plan process. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its order with respect to the Official Plan and Rezoning appeal until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memorandum dated June 11, 2021, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Groundwater Report, Municipal Servicing Report and Grading Plan, and any other reports necessary in support of the development to the City to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to ensure the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and to identify any required upgrades or improvements to existing municipal infrastructure; d. in the event the updated Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report, or Hydrogeological Report identify any required upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, the Owner has entered into a financially secured agreement(s) with the City requiring the Owner to design, financially secure, construct and make operational prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, any upgrades or required improvements, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the site plan applications have been revised to address Part 1 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. As a condition of Site Plan Approval to implement the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, City Council instruct staff to secure the following matters: a. the City will secure landscaping and tree planting generally in accordance with the attached June 15, 2022 landscape plans, with the species planting list and plant densities being to the satisfaction of the City's Ravines and Natural Features department; b. payment of $129,426.00 as cash-in-lieu compensation for trees to be removed from the Subject Lands to allow for the development (based on a rate of $583 per tree), or as may be adjusted following acceptance of the final landscaping plan due to the addition or removal of trees; c. the owner must enter into a mutual access agreement for the shared driveway, including demonstrating reciprocal easements have been granted, to permit access between the subject site and the adjacent property at 1326 Wilson Avenue; and d. if mutual access is not proposed the owner will be required to provide a 6 metre drive aisle on the site or otherwise demonstrate the site access and vehicle manoeuvring is functional, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor report dated July 12, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the Confidential Appendix A and the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.34amended
The SteelesTech Campus at 3125-3389 Steeles Avenue and 4000 Victoria Park is a 40 acre property that is currently home to a mix of office uses with over 3,000 employees. To further enhance the site, retain existing tenants and attract new ones, the Owner entered into negotiations with a name brand hotel chain in 2019 to establish a hotel on the west side of the campus abutting Highway 404 south of Steeles Avenue. To secure financing, hotels must own the lands on which they are situated. In May 2020, the City and the Owner agreed that the Owner would file a Common Element Condominium application where the existing private roads, water and other shared services were generally contained within the boundaries of the newly created condominium. Since that time, protracted negotiations have demonstrated that both the Owner and the City will incur significant costs and further delays if those roads are to be conveyed to the City as part of these applications to create the hotel parcel on the other side of the campus.
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 all other appropriate City staff, to work with the owner to finalize the details and conditions of approval for the owner's application for Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium for the lands municipally known as the Steelestech Campus at 3125-3389 Steeles Avenue East and 4000 Victoria Park Avenue and to report to the next regular meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to advance the proposal to convey private roads Sprint Canada Drive and Call Net Drive as an asset to the proposed Common Element Condominium as part of the current applications to facilitate the establishment of a hotel on the SteelesTech Campus at 3125-3389 Steeles Avenue East and 4000 Victoria Park Avenue. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with the Owner of the SteelesTech Property to finalize the details and conditions associated with the Common Element Condominium Agreement that creates separately conveyable parcels, and to bring forward this agreement for consideration at the next regular business meeting of North York Community Council alongside the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Part Lot Control applications as one comprehensive report for consideration.
CC47.35adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Tribunal") proceeding that is currently scheduled for a case management conference on August 8, 2022 and a potential ten-day contested hearing beginning May 8, 2023. The applicant has appealed the proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment application for 1326 and 1328 Wilson Avenue due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. On June 15, 2022 City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the Tribunal appeal but continue discussions with the applicant to resolve issues.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. July 28, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the settlement, conditional on the matters being addressed as set out in Part 2 below, provided that: a. the Owner will orient all bedroom units to the north, south, and east, with no bedroom windows facing the west lot line, unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning this is not achievable and/or desirable, in which case the owner will explore reducing the number of units or bedrooms, increasing building setbacks to meet the Midrise Performance Guidelines and/or lastly, alternative window treatments or configurations (for example clerestory windows) on the west building face to address overlook/privacy to neighbouring properties to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be secured through the site plan process; and b. no windows will be located to the west face of the building up to and including the 4th storey medical floor uses as depicted in the submitted architectural plans; in implementing this change the Owner may redesign the building to present a party wall/0 metre setback condition to the west property line. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its order with respect to the Official Plan and Rezoning appeal until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memorandum dated June 9, 2020, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Groundwater Report, Municipal Servicing Report and Grading Plan, and any other reports necessary in support of the development to the City to the satisfaction of, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to ensure the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and to identify any required upgrades or improvements to existing municipal infrastructure; d. in the event the updated Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report, or Hydrogeological Report identify any required upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, the Owner has entered into a financially secured agreement(s) with the City requiring the Owner to design, financially secure, construct and make operational prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, any upgrades or required improvements, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the site plan application has been revised to address Part 1 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. As a condition of Site Plan Approval to implement the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, City Council instruct staff to secure the following matters: a. the City will secure landscaping and tree planting generally in accordance with the attached June 30, 2022 landscape plans, with the species planting list and plant densities being to the satisfaction of the City's Ravines and Natural Features department; b. payment of cash-in-lieu compensation for trees to be removed from the Subject Lands to allow for the development (based on a rate of $583 per tree) that cannot be incorporated in the accepted landscaping plan and planted on the site; c. the owner must enter into a mutual access agreement for the shared driveway, including demonstrating reciprocal easements have been granted, to permit access between the subject site and the adjacent property at 1304 Wilson Avenue; and d. if mutual driveway access is not proposed the owner will be required to provide a 6 metre drive aisle on the site or otherwise demonstrate the site access and vehicle manoeuvring is functional, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor report dated July 12, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the Confidential Appendix A and the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM47.35amended
In December 2021, City Council authorized the installation of new bikeways on Palmerston Avenue, Palmerston Square, Palmerston Boulevard and Tecumseth Street and directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the Palmerston / Tecumseth project, to work in consultation with the local Councillors and stakeholders to host an additional community meeting on the project in advance of installation to communicate and hear feedback on the approved design (Item 2021.IE26.10). In April 2022, Item 2021.IE26.10 was re-opened and adjustments made based on feedback on Palmerston Area, Tecumseth Street and Mitchell Avenue residents (Item 2022.MM42.25). Since early 2022, staff hosted the following meetings with stakeholders and the community: - January 31, 2022 - Meeting with 3 business owners along Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street and Mitchell Avenue; - February 24, 2022 - Meeting with several residents of the Mirvish Village Neighbourhood; - February 28, 2022 - Meeting with several residents of Mitchell Avenue; and - July 5, 2022 - Public Information Event. Based on the additional feedback received from local stakeholders, the following modifications are recommended: a. Palmerston Boulevard between Bloor Street West and Lennox Street - convert to one-way northbound along with contra-flow bike lane; b. Maintain Palmerston Boulevard from Lennox Street to Herrick Street as two-way along with shared lane markings; and c. Lennox Street between Markham Street and Palmerston Boulevard - convert to one-way eastbound along with a contra-flow bike lane. Therefore I ask that City Council approve the recommendations in this Motion to make adjustments to the Palmerston/Tecumseth Cycling Connections project. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item IE26.10 (December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Palmerston Square, Tecumseth Street and Lennox Street.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.IE26.10 by: a. deleting the following Part 3.c. on the installation of cycle tracks or adjustments to cycle track by-laws: 3.c. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to College Street); b. adding the following new sections of roadway to Part 4 on the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments: h. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to Lennox Street; Herrick Street to College Street); and i. Lennox Street (from Palmerston Boulevard to Markham Street). 2. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, and cycling regulations required in Chapter 886, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.35. a. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to College Street; and b. Lennox Street (from Palmerston Boulevard to Markham Street) 3. City Council authorize the amendments to Chapter 925 and Chapter 950 associated with Parts 1 and 2 above, and By-law accuracy for the City Council approved Palmerston-Tecumseth Cycling Connections project, as generally described in Attachment 2 to Motion MM47.35. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to establish metrics and commence data collection on impacts to motor vehicle and cycling traffic following the completion of construction of the Palmerston-Tecumseth Cycling Connections project and provide an update to stakeholders and the public 12 months after construction completion. 5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to schedule the implementation of changes on Lennox Street after completion of data collection and analysis planned to follow the construction of the Palmerston-Tecumseth Cycling Connections project (from Bloor Street West to College Street). 6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2023 on the findings of the Mirvish Village Readiness Assessment, and to include feasible options for traffic calming on Markham Street between Lennox Street and Harbord Street, the Laneway west of Bathurst Street south of Lennox Street, and the Laneway west of Bathurst Street north of Harbord Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.IE26.10 by: a. deleting the following Part 3c on the installation of cycle tracks or adjustments to cycle track by-laws: 3c. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to College Street); b. adding the following new sections of roadway to Part 4 on the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments: h. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to Lennox Street; Herrick Street to College Street); and i. Lennox Street (from Palmerston Boulevard to Markham Street). 2. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, and cycling regulations required in Chapter 886, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.35. a. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to College Street; and b. Lennox Street (from Palmerston Boulevard to Markham Street) 3. City Council authorize the amendments to Chapter 925 and Chapter 950 associated with Recommendations 1 and 2 above, and By-law accuracy for the City Council approved Palmerston-Tecumseth Cycling Connections project, as generally described in Attachment 2 to Motion MM47.35. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to establish metrics and commence data collection on impacts to motor vehicle and cycling traffic following the completion of construction of the Palmerston-Tecumseth Cycling Connections project and provide an update to stakeholders and the public 12 months after construction completion.
CC47.36adopted
Union Station Revitalization Project - Proposed Settlement
The purpose of this report is to request instructions regarding a proposed settlement associated with the Union Station Revitalization Project.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the terms of settlement set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council approve an in-year budget adjustment of Corporate Real Estate Management's 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan to reflect the settlement as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services recommend that: 1. City Council approve the terms of settlement set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022) from the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council approve an in-year budget adjustment of Corporate Real Estate Management's 2022-2031 Approved Capital Budget and Plan to reflect the settlement as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 12, 2022).
MM47.36adopted
Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of vehicle collisions in Canada, with dire consequences for the safety of all road users. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 1,250-1,500 people are killed in impairment-related crashes each year, and an additional 63,000 are injured. There are also troubling indications that impaired driving has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Traffic Injury Research Foundation finding a 30 percent increase in survey respondents who indicated that they have driven drunk in 2021. Through our Vision Zero Road Safety Program, the City of Toronto has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the safety of our streets for all road users. In 2019, City Council adopted my motion to enhance the Road Safety Program by developing a campaign to combat impaired driving in collaboration with relevant stakeholder groups. It's critical that we continue taking action to reduce the impacts of impaired driving, in-line with our Vision Zero Road Safety Program. With traffic levels continuing to rise, it is important for the City to employ a coordinated strategy to address impaired driving in Toronto.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2023 on impaired driving in Toronto, such report to include: a. statistics on traffic collisions involving impaired drivers from 2018-2022 - including trends observed since the onset of the pandemic; b. an update on efforts underway to address this issue as well as additional measures that can be taken, including a jurisdictional scan for best practices in other municipalities; and c. details on actions taken to-date following City Council's 2019 direction to develop a campaign to stop impaired driving in collaboration with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada, Arrive Alive and other relevant stakeholders with the funding allocated for Vision Zero education and engagement programming. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, to review and enhance public education and enforcement strategies pertaining to impaired driving.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2023 on impaired driving in Toronto, such report to include: a. statistics on traffic collisions involving impaired drivers from 2018-2022 - including trends observed since the onset of the pandemic; b. an update on efforts underway to address this issue as well as additional measures that can be taken, including a jurisdictional scan for best practices in other municipalities; and c. details on actions taken to-date following City Council's 2019 direction to develop a campaign to stop impaired driving in collaboration with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada, Arrive Alive and other relevant stakeholders with the funding allocated for Vision Zero education and engagement programming. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, to review and enhance public education and enforcement strategies pertaining to impaired driving.
CC47.37adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 St. Clair Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. The Modernist building at 1 St. Clair Avenue West, largely conceived by 1963 and constructed in 1967-1968, represents a significant and unique example of precast concrete architecture in Toronto. The pleasing visual rhythm and proportions of the modular curtain wall system comprised of identical precast concrete panels hung on the north, east and south elevations, along with the deep profiles and rounded corners of their openings exemplify the sculptural possibilities of this material. Prominently located at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue in the City's Deer Park neighbourhood, the building at 1 St. Clair Avenue West anchors this important midtown intersection where it reflects the evolution of the area from a largely residential, low-rise 19th-century concession road beyond the City's northern boundary to a major commercial and intermodal transportation hub since the mid-20th century. Heritage Planning staff have undertaken research and evaluation and determined that the subject property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design, associative and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. A development application submitted to the City proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a 49-storey mixed use building, incorporating the existing 12-storey office building. The proposed development will include the 12-storey office building with three storeys of amenities and a residential tower above. The proposed development will have a total of 340 units, at a range of unit sizes from 1-bedroom to 3-bedrooms. This application is to be reviewed concurrently with site plan application No. 22 137783 STE 12 SA. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice in February 2022 following the application having been deemed complete on December 17, 2021. A waiver received by the City with a deadline of July 31, 2022 requires that this Notice of Intention to Designate report must be considered by City Council before that date. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and an HIA will be requested and considered as a part of the development process in order to understand how the heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) completed by ERA Architects Inc. and dated February 8, 2022 was submitted to support the application.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 St. Clair Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1 St. Clair Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (July 4, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 St. Clair Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1 St. Clair Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report, July 4, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM47.37adopted
In December 2021, City Council approved the ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects installed in 2020 as permanent bikeways and authorized the extension of Destination Danforth from Dawes Road to Victoria Park Avenue. After finalizing the design for the extension, staff have determined that a number of by-law amendments are required, including parking machine location adjustments, no parking and stopping adjustments, new accessible loading zones and the addition of reserved lanes for public transit vehicles. Therefore, I ask that City Council approve this Motion to make necessary adjustments to the Destination Danforth project extension between Dawes Road and Victoria Park. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item IE26.10 (December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Danforth Avenue.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.IE26.10 by authorizing the amendments to Chapter 903, 910, and 950 as generally described in Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.37 for the City Council approved Destination Danforth project between Dawes Road and Victoria Park, for by-law accuracy and as associated with Part 11 of City Council's previous decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.IE26.10 by authorizing the amendments to Chapter 903, 910, and 950 as generally described in Attachment 1 to Motion MM47.37 for the City Council approved Destination Danforth project between Dawes Road and Victoria Park, for by-law accuracy and as associated with Part 11 of City Council's previous decision.
CC47.38adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 544 and 550 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. Located on the northwest corner of Queen Street East and River Street in the historic Corktown neighbourhood, the properties are comprised of two former factory buildings - National Electric Heating Co. Ltd. and The New Method Laundry Co. Ltd. which were brought together as a single building complex in 1982-83 during its adaptive reuse. The former National Electric Heating Co. Ltd building, completed in 1910 as a three-storey structure with a parapet/false front above its third-storey cornice and added to shortly thereafter to complete the fourth storey, and its adjacent building, the former New Method Laundry Co. Ltd building, designed by Toronto architect J.A. MacKenzie, with its 1923 additions, represent a pair of significant examples of Edwardian Classicism style buildings in the warehouse/factory building type. The simplicity of their rectangular plan and flat roof form, symmetries found in the façade compositions, rhythm of unadorned brick pilasters with contrasting precast concrete details in the Edwardian Classism style, highlighting the main entrances as well as oversized industrial warehouse windows, exemplify the style as applied to this typology. The property at 550 Queen Street East was listed on the City's Heritage Register on December 16, 2020 and was first identified as a "Warehouse / Factory" in the King- Parliament Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (2019). The nineteenth and early twentieth century warehouse/factory building type is a large building type, generally occupying a significant portion of a city block and reaching 2-4 storeys in height. Its internal post-and-beam structure is indicated in the elevations with regular bays of uniformly sized window openings. Typically clad in brick, its principal, street-facing elevation is usually elaborately designed with stone trim and classical-style elements which could be featured at the entrance, the windows, string courses and roof lines. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the properties at 544 and 550 Queen Street East and determined that the properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under the criteria of design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. As such, the properties are a significant built heritage resource. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on January 17, 2017. The application submitted to the City for the property municipally known as 28 River Street and 550 Queen Street East proposes to amend the zoning by-law, By-law 438-86, solely in respect of the property at 28 River Street in order to facilitate a 15-storey mixed-use building containing 162 dwelling units and 458 square metres of ground floor commercial space with a total gross floor area of 11,752 square metres. The application is not subject to a prescribed event under the Ontario Heritage Act as it dates prior to July 1st, 2021. On April 26, 27 and 28, 2017, City Council adopted the recommendations of Community Planning staff to refuse the application. The Applicant appealed City Council's decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The appeal was assigned Case No. PL170622 and is now filed as OLT-22-03289. On June 8, 2022, the owner/applicant submitted a "with prejudice" settlement offer to the City. The revised proposal expands the development site to include the property at 550 Queen Street East in order to facilitate an 18 storey (60 metre) mixed-use building with 465 m2 of retail facing River Street, a total of 1,405 m2 of office space and a mixture of live/work, townhouse and apartment style residential units (380 residential units) and includes 106 parking spaces. The proposed development retains and modifies the existing building listed on the City's Heritage Register. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. The designation of this property is not subject to Section 29(1.2) as the application was complete prior to July 1, 2021. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 544 and 550 Queen Street East (including the entrance addresses at 554 Queen Street East and 2 and 10 River Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 544 and 550 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 544 and 550 Queen Street East (including the entrance addresses at 554 Queen Street East and 2 and 10 River Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 544 and 550 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report, July 7, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM47.38adopted
Since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Parks, Forestry and Recreation has provided space in community centres and parks to organizations delivering social services. This included providing space to Toronto Public Health and approved health partners for Covid-19 testing and immunization clinics as well as space to community organizations for food security initiatives. As cost may be a barrier, fees were waived for these initiatives under the emergency order. Organizations have been, and would continue to be, responsible for covering any costs that run above and beyond regular business operations, for example staff overtime costs and specific equipment needs. Continuing the current process of waiving fees for those agencies currently delivering food security programs (food storage, sorting and distribution and Toronto Public Health and Community Health Partners for Covid-19 and flu immunization clinics as well as the School Immunization Program (hepatitis B, human papillomavirus and meningitis) until July 31, 2023, in City of Toronto Community Recreation Centres, will allow sufficient time for Corporate Real Estate Management, in collaboration with Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and Social Development Finance and Administration, to develop ongoing use agreements with these organizations.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, for existing permits to organizations currently delivering immunization clinics and food security initiatives to Toronto communities until July 31, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, for existing permits to organizations currently delivering immunization clinics and food security initiatives to Toronto communities until July 31, 2023.
CC47.39adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value. Located on the west side of Yonge Street directly north of Birch Avenue within the Summerhill neighbourhood and adjacent to the Deer Park, Ramsden Park and South Rosedale neighbourhoods, the properties at 1196-1204 Yonge Street comprise a main street commercial block building constructed in 1889. The adjacent three properties at 1206-1210 Yonge Street to the north contain 2-storey main street commercial row buildings constructed together in 1907-1908. The building anchoring the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Birch Avenue represents a unique architectural adaptation of an existing late-19th century commercial block building by repositioning (lowering) the storefront level to align with the 1914-1916 regrading of this portion of Yonge Street to accommodate a new vehicular underpass/railway overpass across Yonge for the intersecting CPR rail line. As a collection, the commercial buildings located at the properties at 1196-1210 Yonge Street anchor the northwest quadrant of this historically significant intersection of Yonge Street and the railway crossing. Together they stand as surviving examples of the area's historic Main street streetscape prior to the early-20th century introduction of transportation infrastructure and yields an understanding of the evolution of Yonge Street in Summerhill, culminating in the current configuration at this location. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street and determined that the properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design, associative and contextual value. As such, the properties are significant built heritage resources. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on January 17, 2022 for a November 18, 2021 Zoning By-law Amendment development application proposal for a 15-storey mixed-use building. The existing properties that are the subject of this report at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street are proposed for demolition. A waiver submitted to the City requires that this Notice of Intention to Designate report must be considered by City Council before July 29, 2022. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) completed by ERA Architects Inc. and dated November 22, 2021 was submitted to support the application. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1196 (entrance address at 2 Birch Avenue), 1202 and 1204 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1196-1204 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1206, 1208 and 1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1206-1210 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 4 to the report (July 7, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1196 (entrance address at 2 Birch Avenue), 1202 and 1204 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1196-1204 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report dated July 7, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 1206, 1208 and 1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1206-1210 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4, to the report dated July 7, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM47.39referred
In an election year, Council policy currently prohibits many forms of communication, including electronic newsletters between August 1 and the date of the election. This rule applies to all Councillors, whether they are seeking re-election or not. This Motion would modify that policy so that it does not apply to Councillors who are not running, once that has been confirmed by the close of nominations. I am requesting this change in large part because of an issue in my Ward - refugee housing at 3 Park Home Avenue - which the community is only becoming aware of now but is scheduled to open September 1. I believe that regular communication from me to my constituents during the first two months of operation (September and October) will facilitate a smoother introduction for this housing.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, referred Motion MM47.39 to the Executive Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Section 4.7b of the Constituency Services and Office Budget and Section 5 of the Use of City Resources During an Election policy to allow Members not seeking re-election, by virtue having not registered at the close of nominations, to be able to publish communications, such as flyers, newsletters, enewsletters and website updates between nomination day and election day and that related expenses be paid by the City as part of the Constituency Services and Office Budget.
CC47.40adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the properties at 110-116 Avenue Road under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act 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 heritage properties at 110-112 Avenue Road. Located on the west side of Avenue Road at the intersection with Tranby Avenue, south of Davenport Road the properties at 110-112 Avenue Road form a pair of semi-detached houses constructed in 1891 reflecting both Queen Anne Revival and Richardsonian Romanesque architectural styles. The properties at 114-116 Avenue Road are vacant lots. The subject lands are part of the East Annex Heritage Conservation District (By-law 1994- 0520). In conjunction with a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application, the development proposal is for a 9-storey mixed-use building at 110-116 Avenue Road. The proposed alterations retain and incorporate the heritage buildings at 110-112 Avenue Road and are consistent with the existing heritage policy framework. The proposals are considered acceptable within the broader conservation strategy and the heritage impacts will be appropriately mitigated.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 110-112 Avenue Road and the erection of a new building at 114-116 Avenue Road, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 9-storey building, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with architectural drawings dated April 29, 2022, prepared by Richard Wengle Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Ltd dated May 2, 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 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; b. prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 110-112 Avenue Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 29, 2022 prepared by Richard Wengle Architect and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment for 110-116 Avenue Road prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., dated May 2, 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; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 110-116 Avenue Road prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., dated May 2, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located 110-116 Avenue Road, 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. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage features to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. 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; and 6. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 110-116 Avenue Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings 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 upward 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties, 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 USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 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 110-112 Avenue Road 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 110-112 Avenue Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 110-112 Avenue Road and the erection of a new building at 114-116 Avenue Road, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 9-storey building, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with architectural drawings dated April 29, 2022, prepared by Richard Wengle Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Ltd dated May 2, 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 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 prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 110-112 Avenue Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 29, 2022 prepared by Richard Wengle Architect and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment for 110-116 Avenue Road prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., dated May 2, 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 110-116 Avenue Road prepared by ERA Architects Ltd., dated May 2, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located 110-116 Avenue Road 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. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage features to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. 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. 6. Submit a Signage Plan for the subject property 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 properties at 110-116 Avenue Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings 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 upward 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties, 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 USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 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 110-112 Avenue Road 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 110-112 Avenue Road.
MM47.40adopted
The Lifetime Arts and Culture Foundation, which is a new charitable initiative developed jointly by Lifetime Development and Adidas Canada Homecourt Advantage, is seeking to revitalize, refurbish and beautify community basketball courts across Toronto. As its inaugural project, Lifetime Arts and Culture Foundation wishes to provide the City of Toronto with an in-kind donation valued up to $400,000 for the refurbishment of two basketball courts and surrounding park amenity at Stanley Park North and Oak Street Park, Wards 10 and 13, respectively. The in-kind donations will include replacement of current basketball court asphalt surfacing, posts and backboards, installation of new park benches, artistic sport court surface and at Oak Street Park, a creative wall mural on the adjacent commercial building. According to the Policy on Donations to the City for Community Benefits, Sections 3.8 and 3.9, where the proposed donation is $50,000 or more, Council approval is required to accept donations where the donation is designated for specific purposes. These Motions are urgent as construction is scheduled to start August 2022 to fulfill the obligations of the newly formed charity.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation up to $400,000.00 from Lifetime Arts and Culture Foundation for the purposes of upgrades to the basketball courts and surrounding amenities at Stanley Park North and Oak Street Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute a construction and donation agreement with Lifetime Arts and Culture Foundation for the purpose of refurbishing two outdoor basketball courts, Stanley Park North and Oak Street Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation up to $400,000.00 from Lifetime Arts and Culture Foundation for the purposes of upgrades to the basketball courts and surrounding amenities at Stanley Park North and Oak Street Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute a construction and donation agreement with Lifetime Arts and Culture Foundation for the purpose of refurbishing two outdoor basketball courts, Stanley Park North and Oak Street Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
CC47.41adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the John D. McPherson House at 537 Broadview Avenue (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law No 1078-1021) in connection with a Site Plan Approval application on the subject property. In addition, authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement is also requested. The subject property is located in the North Riverdale neighbourhood, on the east side of Broadview Avenue between Bain Avenue and Sparkhall Avenue overlooking Riverdale Park. The property contains the residence constructed in 1913 for the Rev. Dr. John McPherson Scott, Presbyterian minister and missionary, and his wife Margaret G. Scott. The two-and-a-half storey, brick-clad, house-form building is a finely-crafted blend of the Queen Anne Revival and Edwardian Classical styles. In 1956, the building was converted to a lodging house, and later a nursing home, and currently contains five dwelling units and seven dwelling rooms. The development application proposes the in-situ retention of the house in conjunction with the construction of a four-storey rear and side addition. The full west and north elevations of the house will be restored with the remainder of the building rehabilitated and new construction added to provide a total of 15 affordable and market-rate rental units, including four designated replacement studio rental units.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 537 Broadview Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new four-storey addition with alterations to the building on the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. prior to Final Site Plan approval for the proposal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 537 Broadview Avenue substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.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 dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. 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; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 537 Broadview Avenue, 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. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.b.2. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan 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 537 Broadview Avenue 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 a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 537 Broadview Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 537 Broadview Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new four-storey addition with alterations to the building on the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to Final Site Plan approval for the proposal, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 537 Broadview Avenue substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.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 dated April 27, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. 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. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 537 Broadview Avenue, 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. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.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. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.2, 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 537 Broadview Avenue 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 a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 537 Broadview Avenue.
MM47.41adopted
At its meeting held on December 16, 17, and 18, 2020 City Council adopted Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE21.5 which recommended amendments to City of Toronto Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 to permit redevelopment of 145-155 Balmoral Avenue as a retirement and nursing home for seniors in a 13-storey building. City Council enacted By-laws 815-2021, 816-2021 and 817-2021 to permit the development. It has come to City Planning's attention that two building setbacks were inadvertently omitted from the height map of the implementing By-laws. The proposed technical amendments correct this oversight with explicit setback requirements from Balmoral Avenue and the south property line. Additionally, following more detailed site plan review of the building the owner has also requested minor reductions to the setback from the east property line so the setback will be 0.8 - 10.0 metres from the lot line (whereas the previous by-law required a 1.0-10.5 metre setback). The building has not changed in any material way from what was approved by City Council. It is therefore appropriate that the technical amendments as set out in this Motion be made to By-law 816-2021 and 817-2021 without the need for any further public notice. This is an urgent matter as the owner is preparing to begin construction and ambiguity in the Zoning By-law may introduce delay in obtaining building permits.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council: a. amend By-law 816-2021 by replacing Map 2 attached to the By-law with the revised Map 2 attached to Motion MM47.41; and b. amend By-law 817-2021 by replacing Diagram 3 attached to the By-law with the revised Diagram 3 attached to Motion MM47.41. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to City Council's meeting of July 19 and 20, 2022 for enactment by Council, By-laws to make the changes noted in Part 1 above to By-laws 816-2021 and 817-2021. 3. City Council determine that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to By-laws 816-2021 and 817-2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council: a. amend By-law 816-2021 by replacing Map 2 attached to the By-law with the revised Map 2 attached to Motion MM47.41; and b. amend By-law 817-2021 by replacing Diagram 3 attached to the By-law with the revised Diagram 3 attached to Motion MM47.41. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to City Council's meeting of July 19 and 20, 2022 for enactment by Council, By-laws to make the changes noted in Part 1 above to By-laws 816-2021 and 817-2021. 3. City Council determine that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to By-laws 816-2021 and 817-2021.
CC47.42adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the Telfer Paper Box Company building at 14 Duncan Street (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) in connection with a Zoning By-law Amendment application on the subject property. In addition, authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement is also requested. The subject property is located within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (under appeal) and contains the Telfer Paper Box Building, a three-storey structure on a raised basement that was constructed in 1902 by the Telfer Manufacturing Company according to the designs of the well-known Toronto architects Gregg and Gregg. The property is fashioned in the Edwardian Classical style. Occupied for 60 years by the Telfer Paper Box Company, the facility was expanded in 1906 by Wickson and Gregg and again in 1925, when a westward extension was added as was a fourth-storey to this wing. The property was modified at the end of the 20th century when it was converted for commercial uses and continues to contribute to the distinctive heritage character of the King-Spadina neighbourhood, which is grounded in its early-mid 20th-century transformation as the city's primary manufacturing hub and its fashion district identity. The development application proposes the construction of a 48-storey tower and a new base building, removal of the 1989 additions and interior portions of 14 Duncan Street and a conservation strategy that includes both restoration and rehabilitation of the Duncan and Pearl Street facades of the heritage building.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 14 Duncan Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new 48-storey tower and podium with alterations to the building on the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated February 24, 2022 prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 28, 2022 prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage 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; b. the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 14 Duncan Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 24, 2022 prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 28, 2022 prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage 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 14 Duncan Street prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect, dated February 28, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 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 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. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 14 Duncan Street the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. 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; 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 and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; and 4. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 14 Duncan 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, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 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; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.d.2. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, 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; 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 14 Duncan 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 Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 14 Duncan Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 14 Duncan Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new 48 storey tower and podium with alterations to the building on the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated February 24, 2022 prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 28, 2022 prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following 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 14 Duncan Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 24, 2022 prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 28, 2022 prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage 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 14 Duncan Street prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect, dated February 28, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Recommendation 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 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 in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 14 Duncan Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. 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. 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 and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development 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 14 Duncan 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, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 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. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, 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. 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 14 Duncan 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 Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 14 Duncan Street.
MM47.42not adopted
At its meeting on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 231 with respect to the economic health policies and the policies, designations and mapping for Employment Areas following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. In July 2014, the Minister approved the majority of Official Plan Amendment 231 with some modifications. A number of parties made site-specific appeals of Official Plan Amendment 231 to the Ontario Land Tribunal, including the owner of the lands known as 2 Champagne Drive and 1107 Finch Avenue West (the "Appellant"). At its meeting on July 14, 15, and 16, 2021, City Council accepted a without prejudice settlement offer from the Appellant and instructed the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of such settlement. City Council's decision can be found here: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.CC35.16 The Ontario Land Tribunal has final authority to approve, refuse or modify the settlement reached by the City and the Appellant. It is anticipated that the hearing will be scheduled for January, 2023. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants for the purpose of attending the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, did not adopt Motion MM47.42.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item CC35.16 to authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as required for the Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing in respect of the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 231 and defend the City's position regarding 2 Champagne Drive and 1107 Finch Avenue West.
CC47.43adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 4946 Dundas Street West (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) 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 the property. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Dundas Street West and Burnhamthorpe Road. The property was formerly the Islington Methodist Church built in the mid-19th century, and was later the first Etobicoke Township Hall. The building is composed of three parts. In the front, a 1946 Georgian Revival addition facing Dundas Street West, a central segment comprising the original Methodist Church that was built in 1843 (reclad in 1888), and to the rear behind is another addition built in 1946. The complex was designated 1979 for its significance as a historical landmark as the first municipal hall for the Township of Etobicoke, for its contextual value within the streetscape, and for its architectural design value. In conjunction with a Zoning Amendment Application (File No. 19 264443 WET 03 OZ) and Site Plan Application (22 139883 WET 03 SA), the development proposes a 9-storey building on the properties located at 4916-4946 Dundas Street West and 4-16 Burnhamthorpe Road in order to create 199 seniors residence rental suites, including 29 memory care suites, 90 assisted living suites, 80 independent living suites, and retail at grade. The former Etobicoke Township Hall building will be incorporated into this development and used for restaurant purposes on the ground floor with private dining and amenity space on the upper floor. The proposal involves the demolition of the rear 1940s addition to the heritage building along with a 1980s complex of retail buildings which connected to its east wall. The Georgian Revival front addition from the 1940s will be retained and restored while the central Methodist Church segment of the building from the 1840s will be retained and restored with the exception of a portion of the east wall that is being removed to create a two-storey connection to the new development.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated property at 4946 Dundas Street West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new nine-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2022, prepared by MontgomerySisam Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March, 2022 prepared by EVOQ Architecture, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage 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; b. the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 4946 Dundas Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2022, prepared by MontgomerySisam Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March, 2022 prepared by EVOQ Architecture, subject to and in accordance with approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage 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 4946 Dundas Street West prepared by EVOQ Architecture and dated March, 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 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. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 4946 Dundas 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. 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; and 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 4946 Dundas 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 20.32 cm X 25.4 cm (8" x 10") colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB 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. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 4946 Dundas 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 4946 Dundas Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated property at 4946 Dundas Street West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new nine-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated property consistent with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2022, prepared by MontgomerySisam Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March, 2022 prepared by EVOQ Architecture, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following 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 4946 Dundas Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2022, prepared by MontgomerySisam Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated March, 2022 prepared by EVOQ Architecture, subject to and in accordance with approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage 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 4946 Dundas Street West prepared by EVOQ Architecture and dated March, 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 4946 Dundas 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. 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. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 4946 Dundas 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 20.32 cm X 25.4 cm (8" x 10") colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB 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. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 4946 Dundas 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 4946 Dundas Street West.
MM47.43adopted
In 2017 an application was received by City Planning for a mixed use development with podiums and two point towers to be constructed over the Toronto Transit Commission subway, and new vent shafts to be built in the road right-of-way. The City and Toronto Transit Commission have been in consultation with the Developer while they constructed the development and will be entering into a conveyance of fee simple lands and a mutual easement agreement in order to protect access and the Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure. Under the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, underground fee simple conveyances containing City infrastructure to the City require third party peer review prior to conveyance. The City's third party peer reviewer identified a number of compliance issues with the environmental work conducted by the Developer. Although they had met the Ministry of the Environment's requirements for Risk Assessed Lands, the Developer had incorporated risk management measures that were not in compliance with the City's Conveyance Policy. The Developer was not aware of the Conveyance Policy when they built the building and in order to now satisfy the City, would require them to redo or amend the environmental reports at considerable time and cost, as well as causing further hardship on the residents of the occupied building. Therefore, relief from the Policy is being sought.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the stratified parcel of fee simple land at 501-521 Yonge Street, Toronto, designated as Parts 16, 21, 29, 30, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 61 on Plan 66R-32139 (the "Conveyance Lands"), required to be conveyed to the City pursuant to the Planning Act by Lanterra 501 Yonge Developments Limited (the "Developer") from the application of Section 5.4.5 of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands (the "Policy"), subject to ongoing indoor air and ground water monitoring requirements pursuant to the Certificate of Property Use affecting 501-521 Yonge Street, but not directly affecting the Conveyance Lands, and substantially on the major terms and conditions set out below, and including such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the Conveyance Lands are not identified in the environmental reports; the Conveyance Lands should be identified in the reports or as a separate report that includes a discussion regarding the environmental condition (soil, groundwater and soil vapour) of the Conveyance Lands and specific risk assessment and Certificate of Property Use requirements for the Conveyance Lands, and that report is to be provided to the City in acceptable form to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; b. provision of a site plan report, as required by the Certificate of Property Use, documenting the construction of the hard and/or soft caps at the Conveyance Lands, and documenting the barrier construction and quality at the Conveyance Lands is to be provided in acceptable form to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; c. provision of a Qualified Person final statement letter that is consistent with the Policy and to the satisfaction of the City's third party peer reviewer; d. provision of a reliance letter consistent with the Policy is to be provided; e. provision of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Freedom of Information request response should be provided, as well as confirmation as to whether the results of the response alter the conclusions of the Phase One ESA Report; f. the Developer shall provide verification that there are no groundwater wells, soil vapour, or indoor air monitoring requirements located on the Conveyance Lands that are coming to the City, verification that all Certificate of Property Use obligations and legislative requirements are currently being met and the Developer shall provide an updated Health and Safety Plan (in order to address concerns relating to subsurface worker exposures); and g. the Developer shall enter into an indemnity agreement with the City whereby the Developer assumes all responsibility and indemnifies the City from any and all liability associated with monitoring obligations set out in the Certificate of Property Use on 501-521 Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the conveyance of the Conveyance Lands even though Risk Management Measures are not consistent with the Policy; barriers, use of special personal protective equipment and air monitoring during subsurface works, ground water monitoring, soil vapour monitoring and indoor air monitoring are all required in the risk assessment and Certificate of Property Use for the development property and each of the above as demonstrated by the Developer are not acceptable under City Policy for the conveyance of Conveyance Lands. 3. City Council authorize the conveyance of the Conveyance Lands even though the Modified Generic Risk Assessment did not calculate the risks for subsurface worker exposure to soil through direct contact and the risk assessment did not address potential vapour inhalation exposure within a trench, which must be considered for the risk assessment of the Conveyance Lands. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Services, or their designate, to enter into an indemnity agreement whereby the Developer assumes all responsibility and indemnifies the City from any and all liability associated with such monitoring obligations under the Certificate of Property Use on 501-521 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robin Buxton Potts, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the stratified parcel of fee simple land at 501-521 Yonge Street, Toronto, designated as Parts 16, 21, 29, 30, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 61 on Plan 66R-32139 (the "Conveyance Lands"), required to be conveyed to the City pursuant to the Planning Act by Lanterra 501 Yonge Developments Limited (the "Developer") from the application of Section 5.4.5 of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands (the "Policy"), subject to ongoing indoor air and ground water monitoring requirements pursuant to the Certificate of Property Use affecting 501-521 Yonge Street, but not directly affecting the Conveyance Lands, and substantially on the major terms and conditions set out below, and including such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the Conveyance Lands are not identified in the environmental reports; the Conveyance Lands should be identified in the reports or as a separate report that includes a discussion regarding the environmental condition (soil, groundwater and soil vapour) of the Conveyance Lands and specific risk assessment and Certificate of Property Use requirements for the Conveyance Lands, and that report is to be provided to the City in acceptable form to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; b. provision of a site plan report, as required by the Certificate of Property Use, documenting the construction of the hard and/or soft caps at the Conveyance Lands, and documenting the barrier construction and quality at the Conveyance Lands is to be provided in acceptable form to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; c. provision of a Qualified Person final statement letter that is consistent with the Policy and to the satisfaction of the City's third party peer reviewer; d. provision of a reliance letter consistent with the Policy is to be provided; e. provision of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Freedom of Information request response should be provided, as well as confirmation as to whether the results of the response alter the conclusions of the Phase One ESA Report; f. the Developer shall provide verification that there are no groundwater wells, soil vapour, or indoor air monitoring requirements located on the Conveyance Lands that are coming to the City, verification that all Certificate of Property Use obligations and legislative requirements are currently being met and the Developer shall provide an updated Health and Safety Plan (in order to address concerns relating to subsurface worker exposures); and g. the Developer shall enter into an indemnity agreement with the City whereby the Developer assumes all responsibility and indemnifies the City from any and all liability associated with monitoring obligations set out in the Certificate of Property Use on 501-521 Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the conveyance of the Conveyance Lands even though Risk Management Measures are not consistent with the Policy; barriers, use of special personal protective equipment and air monitoring during subsurface works, ground water monitoring, soil vapour monitoring and indoor air monitoring are all required in the risk assessment and Certificate of Property Use for the development property and each of the above as demonstrated by the Developer are not acceptable under City Policy for the conveyance of Conveyance Lands. 3. City Council authorize the conveyance of the Conveyance Lands even though the Modified Generic Risk Assessment did not calculate the risks for subsurface worker exposure to soil through direct contact and the risk assessment did not address potential vapour inhalation exposure within a trench, which must be considered for the risk assessment of the Conveyance Lands. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Services, or their designate, to enter into an indemnity agreement whereby the Developer assumes all responsibility and indemnifies the City from any and all liability associated with such monitoring obligations under the Certificate of Property Use on 501-521 Yonge Street.
CC47.44adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 103 Heath Street W (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) under Section 33 of the Ontario Act, 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 the property. Built in c. 1892-1893, the property at 103 Heath Street West features a 2½-storey house-form building. It is notable as a Late Victorian-era dwelling that incorporates both Bay-and-Gable and Queen Anne Style architectural features and stands as a defining property within a group of varied architectural types and styles on Heath Street. The property is significant for being one of the earliest surviving houses representative of an early period in the planned land development of the street and the Deer Park community. The development site also contains an adjacent two-storey house-form building at 101 Heath Street West, which was not identified as a significant heritage resource and is slated to be removed as part of the proposal. As a part of the redevelopment of the site and a concurrent Site Plan Application (20 152778 STE 12 SA), the proposal includes retention in-situ and rehabilitation of the north elevation of the property, and retention of approximately 10 metre deep portions of both the adjacent east and west side walls. The rear portion of the dwelling will be removed to accommodate a three-storey (12 m) residential building consisting of 10 dwelling units.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 103 Heath Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 3 storey building with 10 residential units incorporating the heritage building, for the properties at 101-103 Heath Street West, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 11, 2021, prepared by RAW Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd, dated April 15, 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 conditions: a. prior to final Site Plan approval for the property located at 101-103 Heath Street West the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 103 Heath Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 11, 2021, prepared by RAW Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd, dated April 15, 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 103 Heath Street West prepared by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd, dated April 15, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. 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; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. 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; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 101-103 Heath 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 buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.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; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 3. 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 USB 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 required in Part 1.b.2. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Landscape Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
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 103 Heath Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 3 storey building with 10 residential units incorporating the heritage building, for the properties at 101-103 Heath Street West, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 11, 2021, prepared by RAW Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd, dated April 15, 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 conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the property located at 101-103 Heath Street West the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 103 Heath Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 11, 2021, prepared by RAW Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd, dated April 15, 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 103 Heath Street West prepared by Architects Rasch Eckler Associates Ltd, dated April 15, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. 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. 5. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. 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. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 101-103 Heath 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 buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.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. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. 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 USB 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 required in Recommendation 1.b.2, 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, Landscape Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
MM47.44amended
Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services is a non-profit charitable multi-service organization that has been providing services in the Crescent Town, Oakridge communities in the Taylor-Massey neighbourhood since 2000. Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services services are targeted primarily for South-Asian seniors, youth and newcomers with a mission of "helping people help themselves." Currently Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services offers in-person and virtual recreational and wellness programs for seniors, soccer and other programs for children and youth. Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services delivers many other projects such as Anti-Islamophobia programs for women and girls, intergenerational educational and cultural initiatives, and community celebrations. Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services regularly partners with other organizations such as Woodgreen Community Services, West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Access Alliances and Neighbourhood Link. Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services currently receives funding from the governments of Ontario, Canada and Toronto, and raises additional funds through a variety of fundraising activities. The organization is located, and delivers its programs in a shared, commercial space on Danforth Avenue. The current lease will expire in 2023, and Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services will need to find a new location at that time. Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services has identified 6 Thora Avenue, a vacant, surplus City building, as an ideal space for both office and program space. If state-of-good-repair and renovations are completed on the building, and it is made available through a Below Market Lease, the building could make much needed space available for recreational, social and cultural activities for the community. Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services is willing to work with other potential partners, foundations and government agencies to raise additional capital funds to assist in renovating the building.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration, and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to undertake a review of 6 Thora Avenue for the purpose of social and community use in Beaches East York (Ward 19) and Scarborough Southwest (Ward 20) including an update of the state-of-good repair requirements and costs. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration, to work with Bangladeshi Canadian Community Services and their potential partners to develop a proposed capital and operating plan, identify potential funding partners, establish a below market tenancy arrangement, and investigate the use of the proceeds from the sales of recent City-owned lands in the community and other capital funding sources to support the necessary repairs and retrofit of the facility.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Office, CreateTO, in collaboration with Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration, and General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation undertake a review of 6 Thora Avenue or other city owned spaces, for the purpose of social and community use in Beaches East York (Ward 19) and Scarborough South-west (Ward 20) including an update of the state-of-good repair requirements and costs. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration, work with Bangladeshi Canadian Community Services and their potential partners to develop a proposed capital and operating plan, identify potential funding partners, establish a below market tenancy arrangement, and investigate the use of the proceeds from the sales of recent City-owned lands in the community and other capital funding sources to support the necessary repairs and retrofit of the facility.
CC47.45adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District) in connection with the development of the subject site. The development application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal and a settlement was recently accepted by City Council. The development site contains three heritage properties that are all contributing properties within the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District: 234-236 King Street East, 240 King Street East and 242 King Street East. The property at 234-236 King Street East contains the Carolyn Smith Building, a three-storey commercial warehouse building designed in the Italianate style and built in 1888. The property at 240 King Street East contains a two-storey commercial warehouse building designed in a vernacular Victorian style dating to 1884. The property at 242 King Street East contains a one-storey commercial building constructed in 1942. The development application proposes a 43-storey mixed-use tower that incorporates the retained facades of the heritage buildings at 234-236 and 240 King Street East and the panelized and reconstructed façade of 242 King Street East as part of the base building. The heritage facades are proposed to be restored with minor modifications to support ground floor retail uses. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework, including the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in the report (July 4, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 19, 2022, revised May 3, 2022, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 9, 2020, revised May 3, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, 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; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the properties located at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 19, 2022, revised May 3, 2022, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 9, 2020, revised May 3, 2022, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. above, 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 the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 9, 2020, revised May 3, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. 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; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their 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; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 7. submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East, 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 the Heritage Easement Agreement required in Part 1.b.1. above, in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 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 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; and 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.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 approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 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 the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East 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 properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in the report (July 4, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 19, 2022, revised May 3, 2022, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 9, 2020, revised May 3, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to the following 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 prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the properties located at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 19, 2022, revised May 3, 2022, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 9, 2020, revised May 3, 2022, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.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 for the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 9, 2020, revised May 3, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their 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. 5. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. Submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East, 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 the Heritage Easement Agreement required in Recommendation 1.b.1, in accordance with the approved 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 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c. 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 approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 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 the properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East 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 properties at 234-236, 240 and 242 King Street East.
MM47.45adopted
Vision Zero is the commitment to eliminating all traffic fatalities and injuries on our roads. With the goal of fulfilling the City of Toronto's commitment to achieving Vision Zero, this Motion responds to a number of barriers to the implementation of traffic calming measures and road safety improvements City-wide. In order to put our vision into action, more work needs to be done to bring our policies at the City of Toronto in line with our commitments on road safety.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to City Council in the first quarter of 2023 on pathways to permit the creation of Community Safety Zones outside of school zones in order to enable to installation of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras, including consideration of: a. the effectiveness of the Community Safety Zones program in its current form since the previous moratorium was lifted in 2018; b. opportunities to accelerate the rollout and expansion of the City's Automated Speed Enforcement program so that a greater number of cameras are available for rotation across Toronto; and c. a new set of criteria to be utilized to determining when a Community Safety Zone is warranted as well as a definition of the boundaries that may be set for these zones. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to City Council in the first quarter of 2023 on a plan to update the warrants/considerations used to evaluate the need for All-Way Stop Control, Pedestrian Crossovers and Traffic Control Signals include a required number of potentially preventable collisions that is no greater than one. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with any relevant divisions and agencies, to review and report back on safe street improvements that could be implemented as of right during regular maintenance, including but not limited to sidewalk bumpouts, enhanced street crossings, signal timing modernization, and a pathway for how identified measures could be implemented as by default during maintenance projects, road reconstruction, or State of Good Repair works.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to Council in the first quarter of 2023 on pathways to permit the creation of Community Safety Zones outside of school zones in order to enable to installation of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras, including consideration of: a. the effectiveness of the Community Safety Zones program in its current form since the previous moratorium was lifted in 2018; b. opportunities to accelerate the rollout and expansion of the City's Automated Speed Enforcement program so that a greater number of cameras are available for rotation across Toronto; and c. a new set of criteria to be utilized to determining when a Community Safety Zone is warranted as well as a definition of the boundaries that may be set for these zones. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to Council in the first quarter of 2023 on a plan to update the warrants/considerations used to evaluate the need for All-Way Stop Control, Pedestrian Crossovers and Traffic Control Signals include a required number of potentially preventable collisions that is no greater than one. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with any relevant divisions and agencies, to review and report back on safe street improvements that could be implemented as of right during regular maintenance, including but not limited to sidewalk bumpouts, enhanced street crossings, signal timing modernization, and a pathway for how identified measures could be implemented as by default during maintenance projects, road reconstruction, or State of Good Repair works.
CC47.46adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the heritage property at 575 Queen Street West under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the property as a mixed use commercial and residential building. The subject property is categorized as a contributing building in the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District (QSWHCD) Plan and comprises a three-storey Italianate style commercial building constructed c. 1884-1892. In connection with a minor variance application, the development proposal involves the addition of a fourth storey with partial fifth storey loft stepped back 4.6 metres above the existing three storey building. The addition will result in a total building height of approximately 17 metres, which is 1 metre above what is permitted in the QSWHCD Plan. The existing, non-original storefront will be replaced with a new storefront that is consistent with the QSWHCD Plan. The existing paint will be gently removed from the building's historic brick and historically appropriate wood windows will be installed. The proposal also involves several alterations which are not visible from the public realm along Queen Street West, and as such do not require permission under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff are supportive of the proposal to rehabilitate the property at 575 Queen Street West and are satisfied that the additional height is appropriately mitigated. The instatement of an improved storefront and historically appropriate wood windows, along with the restoration of the building's historic brick, will conserve the cultural heritage values, attributes and character of the on-site heritage resource and enhance the heritage character of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District.
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the exterior alterations to the heritage property at 575 Queen Street West, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022, prepared by Battaglia Architect Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following additional conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 575 Queen Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, a description of materials and finishes including specifications of the products and techniques to be used to be prepared by the heritage architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the exterior alterations to the heritage property at 575 Queen Street West, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022, prepared by Battaglia Architect Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 575 Queen Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, a description of materials and finishes including specifications of the products and techniques to be used to be prepared by the heritage architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
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.
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