Toronto City Council
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BL5.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019 enacted By-laws 456-2019 to 550-2019.
CC5.1amended
Pursuant to section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), Ombudsman Toronto has concluded an Enquiry into Toronto Hydro's Project Carlaw: Pole Replacement in the former Ward 30. We hereby table with City Council for its March 2019 session the Enquiry Report, dated February 13, 2019.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (March 1, 2019) from the Ombudsman for information. That: 2. City Council request Toronto Hydro to send their new constituent communications plan to the City Manager for review to determine if it meets the current City of Toronto standard for neighbourhood communications. 3. City Council request the City Manager to review the Enquiry report (February 13, 2019) from the Ombudsman to determine what options are available to enforce compliance with the City of Toronto's guideline that old hydro pole removal occur within 12 months of a new pole being installed, as noted in Section 91 of the report (February 13, 2019) from the Ombudsman. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the Enquiry report (February 13, 2019) from the Ombudsman and the Municipal Consent Requirements - advanced notice required - use of the public right-of-way - utilities - construction to determine how overall compliance with these policies can be strengthened. 5. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee in the third quarter of 2019 on Parts 2 to 4, above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that City Council receive the report for information.
MM5.1adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 4066 Old Dundas Street to operate under the name of Heritage York. 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 establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance 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 licence without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is March 21, 2019.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, 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 Heritage York, 4066 Old Dundas Street West 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 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, 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 Heritage York, 4066 Old Dundas Street West 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 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.
RM5.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:37 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Danielle Moore Nicholas (Nick) Sion 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. Thursday, March 28, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered the victims of the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand.
CC5.2adopted
At City Council's request, this report provides an update on the implementation by Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) of recommendations in Ombudsman Toronto's January, 2018 report of an Investigation into TCHC's Medical and Safety at Risk Priority Transfer Process for Tenants.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (March 21, 2019) from the Ombudsman for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that City Council receive the report for information.
MM5.2adopted
On any given night, over 8,000 people rely on our shelters, emergency respites, overnight drop-ins, and Out of the Cold programs to find a safe place to spend the night; and, in a City that continues to become rapidly unaffordable, the cost of housing is skyrocketing. Emergency response is not, and will never, solve homelessness. The stark reality facing those without adequate homes is a multi-year wait for supportive housing and 181,000 people on the waitlist for permanent affordable housing. We must respond by ensuring that everyone has a safe place to sleep, each and every night. But, we must also create a path out of our shelter system, and into stable and supportive housing for the thousands who need it. There is no one solution to truly addressing homelessness. We need a continuum of programs and initiatives to create stable and supportive housing for every person in our City who needs it. Emergency responses, like our shelter and respite system, are critical to ensure that everyone who needs a safe place to sleep can find it. We need to aggressively expand supportive housing in Toronto. City Council has set a target of building 18,000 new units of supportive housing over the next 10 years, 1,800 per year, to help people transition out of the shelter system, and into more stable and permanent housing; and, we must address housing affordability for those experiencing homelessness. One critical tool to addressing chronic homelessness is our City's Housing Allowance program. A housing allowance is a fixed-amount portable housing benefit that is provided directly to eligible households as a monthly benefit, ranging from $250-$600/month, to address homelessness, eviction prevention, and targeted households on the centralized waiting list. Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's 2014-2019 Housing Stability Plan points out that housing allowances are an important tool for the City to provide housing stability to homeless, vulnerable, and precariously housed populations in Toronto. The homelessness stream directly targets households experiencing chronic homelessness (that have been homeless for six months or more), who are connected to the program through our shelter and respite system, Streets to Homes workers, and community agencies. As of December 2018, over 5,000 households are being housed in Toronto through the delivery of housing allowances. That's 5,000 households not in the shelter system seeking a place to sleep each night, but instead able to focus on education, employment and health. However, the need for housing allowances continues to grow. Critically, in 2019 the homelessness stream of the Housing Allowance program will stop the intake of new households without additional funding. Although the introduction of Housing Benefits through the Federal National Housing Strategy is anticipated in 2020/21, we must ensure that we can not only continue, but expand the current program. Housing Allowances can be the difference between stable housing and an emergency shelter. Without new investment, thousands of households that might have been able to move out of homelessness with this crucial support will be unable to access it. For every additional investment of $1 million, approximately 200 new households could begin receiving a housing allowance. With 181,000 people on the waiting list for subsidized housing, 15,000 people on the waiting list for supportive housing, and a strained rental housing market, Toronto clearly needs to expand the delivery of housing allowances in 2019. It is critical that we review options to expand the delivery of housing allowances as an important initiative to address homelessness throughout our City.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report to the May 28, 2019 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on potential measures to expand the Housing Allowance program and funding options to do so, including but not limited to the creation of a new tier of the Municipal Land Transfer Tax for transactions above the current top tier.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão and Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report to the May 28, 2019 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on potential measures to expand the Housing Allowance program and funding options to do so, including but not limited to the creation of a new tier of the Municipal Land Transfer Tax for transactions above the current top tier.
RM5.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 26, 2019 and the special meeting held on March 7, 2019.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on February 26, 2019 and the special meeting held on March 7, 2019.
CC5.3adopted
Report on an Inquiry for Prohibited Communications during a Procurement Process
Lobbyists are required to register and report communications with public office holders about the procurement of goods, services or construction and awarding of a contract according to Chapter 140 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Lobbying (the "Lobbying By‑law"). However, the Lobbying By-law restricts communications during an active procurement to only those permitted by the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing (the "Purchasing By-law"), applicable procurement policies and procurement documents (solicitations). From the time the solicitation is issued, through to the time of the formal acceptance of a bid, and the resulting signed written contract between the City and the successful supplier (the "Blackout Period"), communications regarding the procurement are restricted to the Chief Purchasing Official or the employee specifically designated for that purpose in the solicitation (the "City Contact"). Communications with any public office holder, other than the City Contact during the Blackout Period, are contraventions of the Lobbying By-law. Any communications raising a dispute with the procurement process made during the Blackout Period must be made in accordance with Article 10 of the Purchasing By-law. Any communications not made in accordance with this Article are also contraventions of the Lobbying By-law. Compliance with the Lobbying By-law, and all relevant procurement rules is required to preserve both lobbying transparency and the integrity of the City's procurement processes.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (March 19, 2019) from the Lobbyist Registrar for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM5.3adopted
Toronto's Municipal Code holds property and business owners to a high standard with regards to maintaining clear sidewalks, collecting patrons' waste, and maintaining boulevard planters and green spaces. However, Torontonians routinely observe that many business and property owners are failing to meet these standards, with plantings that have been abandoned for years, cigarette butts accumulating for days, and other obvious maintenance issues left unattended. Businesses and property owners also frequently report that they are not aware of the Municipal Code provisions governing these responsibilities and that it is unclear at multi-tenanted commercial buildings who is specifically responsible for taking remedial action. Toronto's Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Article 36, states that the occupier of land adjoining the street shall maintain the boulevard at their expense, including sustaining vegetation, keeping encroachments clean, and keeping the boulevard free of litter, rubbish, leaves, and other forms of debris. Chapter 545, Article 3, states that licensees are required to maintain the public sidewalk, curbs and gutters surrounding their business free from littered cigarette butts, cigar tips, electronic cigarettes, and any waste disposal generated by their patrons. The City of Toronto can do more to educate, promote, and enforce its by-laws to improve the conditions of its sidewalks and the public realm. A review of existing programs and new opportunities should be undertaken to determine how Toronto can elevate its standards and deliver the service levels mandated by the Municipal Code.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a review of existing enforcement levels and education programs used to maintain public realm and sidewalk standards described in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743 - Article 36 and Chapter 545 - Article 3, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for its meeting on May 23, 2019 on: a. establishing opportunities for new or enhanced public education campaigns to educate business and property owners on their responsibilities, including the development of easily understood and accessible collateral, bulletins, or other media; b. detailing enforcement levels and the implications of undertaking inspections at least once per year to ensure general compliance; and c. identifying opportunities to leverage Business Improvement Area partnerships to promote public realm and sidewalk standard and disseminate related information more effectively.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a review of existing enforcement levels and education programs used to maintain public realm and sidewalk standards described in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743 - Article 36 and Chapter 545 - Article 3, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for its meeting on May 23, 2019 on: a. establishing opportunities for new or enhanced public education campaigns to educate business and property owners on their responsibilities, including the development of easily understood and accessible collateral, bulletins, or other media; b. detailing enforcement levels and the implications of undertaking inspections at least once per year to ensure general compliance; and c. identifying opportunities to leverage Business Improvement Area partnerships to promote public realm and sidewalk standard and disseminate related information more effectively.
RM5.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 3 on March 21, 2019 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 1 on February 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 3 on February 25, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 4 on March 20, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 2 on March 6, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 2 on March 5, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 2 on March 18, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 3 on March 20, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 4 on March 19, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 4 on March 19, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 4 on March 19, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 4 on March 19, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC5.4adopted
Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2018 Annual Report
The Integrity Commissioner reports annually to City Council on the work of the Office. This Report for Action transmits to City Council the Commissioner's 2018 Annual Report.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the 2018 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive the 2018 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner for information.
MM5.4adopted
Every year, the City of Toronto carries out numerous sidewalk repairs, re-paving projects, and boulevard enhancements in response to general wear-and-tear, to restore utility cuts, and to achieve higher design standards. Toronto is also subject to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, which requires that all businesses provide access to individuals with disabilities so that they may obtain, use and benefit from their goods and services by 2025. Many businesses have had difficulty achieving Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance for patrons using mobility devices and have turned to innovative interim measures, such as StopGap temporary ramps, as a solution. Although designed to be a temporary solution, these ramps are not deployed and removed as needed, but are not objects placed permanently on sidewalks, creating new maintenance challenges, especially for those blind and living with visual impairments walking into unexpected interruptions in the pedestrian space. Unfortunately, this results in businesses running afoul of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, by obstructing boulevards and creating new barriers to access by reducing the pedestrian right-of-way and the interim condition is not sufficient to constitute compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in most cases. It is incumbent upon the City of Toronto to determine if it can take advantage of existing contracts and scheduled sidewalk repairs to assist businesses in achieving long-term Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance. Similar synergies have been achieved in other areas, such as completing water utility upgrades on private properties while Toronto Water improves substandard City assets up to the property line. This can facilitate reduced costs on the part of private property owners, as well as reduced disruption, by coordinating work and mobilizing only once for both the public and private components.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, consulting with other divisions as necessary, to report on the viability and requisite steps to create a program that incentivizes businesses and commercial property owners to achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance through the coordination of City sidewalk construction, utility upgrades, and repair contracts with private, commercial property improvements and, using the Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program as a reference, to report back to the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the following items: a. the feasibility of commercial property owners using contractors hired by the City to undertake minor work on their own sites to achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance, including the requisite legal framework necessary to indemnify the City from work carried out as part of these separate contracts; b. the feasibility of commercial property Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act improvements being completed through the extension or expansion of City contracts with private owners only paying for the added costs; c. how notice can be provided to commercial operators and commercial property owners in advance of appropriate sidewalk construction and repair projects to allow for sufficient time to secure contractors to complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act improvements on their sites; and d. how the City can facilitate the effective coordination of City-hired and privately secured contractors to work in the same approximate area to complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act improvements on private property simultaneously with public realm improvements, including sidewalk repairs and construction. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an interim report for feedback to the July 12, 2019 meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, consulting with other divisions as necessary, to report on the viability and requisite steps to create a program that incentivizes businesses and commercial property owners to achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance through the coordination of City sidewalk construction, utility upgrades, and repair contracts with private, commercial property improvements and, using the Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program as a reference, to report back to the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the following items: a. the feasibility of commercial property owners using contractors hired by the City to undertake minor work on their own sites to achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance, including the requisite legal framework necessary to indemnify the City from work carried out as part of these separate contracts; b. the feasibility of commercial property Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act improvements being completed through the extension or expansion of City contracts with private owners only paying for the added costs; c. how notice can be provided to commercial operators and commercial property owners in advance of appropriate sidewalk construction and repair projects to allow for sufficient time to secure contractors to complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act improvements on their sites; and d. how the City can facilitate the effective coordination of City-hired and privately secured contractors to work in the same approximate area to complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act improvements on private property simultaneously with public realm improvements, including sidewalk repairs and construction. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an interim report for feedback to the July 12, 2019 meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee.
RM5.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Save our Subway", submitted by Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's, containing the names of approximately 3,868 persons.
CC5.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal
On March 18, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal conducted interviews and recommended 7 candidates, including one as Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, who will serve as Chair, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: - Mary Lee 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal who will serve as public members, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until successors are appointed: - Anu Bakshi - Maureen Carter-Whitney - Verlyn Francis - Melina Laverty - Edgar-Andre Montigny - Daphne Simon 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (March 7, 2019) 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 Licensing Tribunal. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (March 7, 2019) 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 Licensing Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, who will serve as Chair, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: - Mary Lee 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal who will serve as public members, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until successors are appointed: - Anu Bakshi - Maureen Carter-Whitney - Verlyn Francis - Melina Laverty - Edgar-Andre Montigny - Daphne Simon 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 - 5 to the report (March 7, 2019) 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 Licensing Tribunal.
MM5.5adopted
83 Alexander Street, the Church Street Junior Public School, is a significant green space and children's education facility. The Toronto District School Board is investing in ongoing capital investments on the site and additional Section 37 funds were allocated to enhance this work with a decorative fence feature for the south-west edge of the property in 2017 and 2018. Work is anticipated to take place this summer and additional opportunities to improve site safety, security and the state of good repair have been identified. The fencing and gates located along the north side of the grounds, as well as the northern stretch of the school property on Mutual Street are currently chain link and upgrading this remaining portion would represent a comprehensive improvement and take advantage of imminent construction. Council approved Implementation Guidelines for Section 37 provide state that: 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. Capital improvements to the Church Street Junior Public School's street edge space would comply with the Section 37 Agreement and the Council approved Guidelines. Prior to receiving the funds, the Toronto District School Board will be required to sign a Community Access Agreement which will contain provisions governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and access to the playground at the 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 March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $189,687.42 gross, $0 net (Cost Centre: NP2161) on a one-time basis for the purpose of capital improvements by the Toronto District School Board in 2019 for streetscape improvements including the fabrication and installation of an improved fence along the north side of Church Street Junior Public School lands located at 83 Alexander Street, including Church Street, Alexander Street, Mutual Street and Wood Street, fully funded from the following developments: a. 355 Church Street secured for local street and/or park improvements in the immediate area of the lot in the amount $189,687.42 (Source Account: XR3026-3700687). 2. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements at Church Street Junior Public School for a term of twenty years, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. 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 request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, Community Planning staff and Transportation Services staff. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed the Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the improved facilities, drawn up in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $189,687.42 gross, $0 net (Cost Centre: NP2161) on a one-time basis for the purpose of capital improvements by the Toronto District School Board in 2019 for streetscape improvements including the fabrication and installation of an improved fence along the north side of Church Street Junior Public School lands located at 83 Alexander Street, including Church Street, Alexander Street, Mutual Street and Wood Street, fully funded from the following developments: a. 355 Church Street secured for local street and/or park improvements in the immediate area of the lot in the amount $189,687.42 (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) 2. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements at Church Street Junior Public School for a term of twenty years, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. 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 request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, Community Planning staff and Transportation Services staff. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed the Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the improved facilities, drawn up in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM5.5received
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 March 27 and 28, 2019. March 27, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Chris Murray, City Manager, to come forward to recognize Toronto Fire Service on receiving Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Chris Murray congratulated Toronto Fire Services on this outstanding achievement and advised Members of Council that Toronto is the largest City in North America to receive this accreditation. Chris Murray invited Mayor Tory to come forward. Mayor Tory acknowledged and thanked members of Toronto Fire Services who worked on the application. Councillor Ainslie, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that William Lyon Mackenzie, first Mayor of Toronto, assumed office on this day. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students from Toronto Heschel School and their group leader who were present in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, reminded Members of Council of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas luncheon being held today at City Hall. March 28, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the newly appointed City of Toronto Poet Laureate, Mr. Al Moritz. Mayor Tory congratulated Mr. Moritz on his appointment and spoke of his accomplishments. Mayor Tory invited Mr. Moritz to come forward. Mr. Moritz addressed City Council and read his poem "By St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church". Mayor Tory also thanked Anne Michaels, the City's outgoing Poet Laureate, for her service to the City. Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Dianne Young, Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place who was present in the Chamber. Councillor Grimes advised Members of Council that Ms. Young would be retiring in June and remarked on her numerous accomplishments over her 33 years with the City of Toronto. Councillor Grimes also showed a video on Exhibition Place called "The Gathering Place of Toronto". Councillor Layton, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament, who was present in the Chamber.
CC5.6adopted
Direction is needed from City Council on an urgent basis for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal prehearing conference scheduled for April 1, 2019, for the official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment appeals regarding the application for official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 258, 260, 264, 266, 268 and 270 Sheppard Avenue West and 1 and 3 Addington Avenue.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2019) 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 (March 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 26, 2019 in Confidential Attachment 2 and the revised plans dated March 6, 2019 in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (March 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution in the amount of $1,134,000, such funds to be used by the City within proximity to the site and within the boundaries of the existing Ward 18; with the allocation of such funds to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the improvements will be secured in the Amending By-law as well as other matters referred to in City Council's decision and the report from the City Solicitor; ii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 2.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Amending By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose within the boundaries of the existing Ward 18, 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 Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and iii. the $1,134,000 cash contribution is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision to the date of payment; all cash contributions will be payable prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit. 3. As a legal convenience to support development, if approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the Section 37 Agreement will also secure the following matters: a. a boulevard extension within the City right-of-way on the east side of Addington Avenue between Sheppard Avenue West and the proposed site driveway which shall be designed prior to Final Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and which shall be constructed, prior to first residential use of the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and b. the conveyance of the lands municipally known as 5 Addington Avenue to the City as off-site parkland dedication for the development prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, in satisfaction of applicable parkland dedication requirements; should the Owner receive approval for a future minor variance or rezoning which increases the maximum permitted Residential Gross Floor Area and/or the maximum permitted Non-Residential Gross Floor Area beyond the amount shown on the revised plans dated March 6, 2019, the Owner shall be responsible for an increase in the parkland dedication to the extent that the new additional approved density triggers a requirement for a greater parkland dedication, by way of a cash-in-lieu payment and/or land in accordance with all legal requirements at the time the parkland dedication is required. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Amending By-laws until such time as the City Solicitor has advised the Tribunal that: a. the proposed Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. the City has received an executed Section 37 Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, securing the benefits outlined in Part 2 and 3above, and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the Subject Property; c. the applicant has resolved all outstanding issues identified in the Engineering and Construction memo dated April 20, 2018 to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the applicant has withdrawn as a party from the appeal of OPA 367 (PL170343) and submitted to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal that it will not participate in the hearing for such appeal. 5. 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. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment provided with the Settlement Offer, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 26, 2019) 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 (March 26, 2019) 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 instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Attachments 2 and 3, once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.6adopted
The Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area will be undertaking streetscape improvements to the areas bounded by Avenue Road to Bathurst Street. The allocation of this funding will specifically assist the Business Improvement Area to develop plans with a consultant for Huron Square greening project which will bring added vibrancy to this area of the Business Improvement Area. Section 37 funds have been secured from the development at 740 Dupont Street. These funds were secured to be used by the City towards streetscape improvements along Dupont Street in the vicinity of the property municipally known as 740 Dupont Street. The funds remain uncommitted and are available for use. Capital streetscape improvements to Dupont Street to be undertaken by the Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area would comply with the Section 37 Agreement and the Council approved Section 37 Guidelines.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 740 Dupont Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700955), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area for capital improvements to Dupont Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,000 be forwarded to the Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 740 Dupont Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700955), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area for capital improvements to Dupont Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,000 be forwarded to the Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM5.6amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 27, 2019: City Council adopted the March 27, 2019, Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent. March 28, 2019: City Council adopted the March 28, 2019, Order Paper.
CC5.7amended
This report is further to City Council's adoption of Item TE33.5 on June 26, 2018, at which time City Council required the owner of the lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street and 213 Emerson Avenue to enter into and register against title an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure community benefits, at the owner's expense, in connection with the proposed development of the owner's lands and City-owned lands municipally known as 1260 Dufferin Street. The City Solicitor requires further instructions from City Council related to the preparation of the Section 37 Agreement.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to secure the following matters as a legal convenience to support development through a Section 37 Agreement between the City and the owner: a. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Phase 1 of the development, the owner shall submit to the City a letter of credit in a value equal to 15 percent of the estimated construction cost of the community recreation facility, inclusive of the community centre and related works, the ice skating facility, child care centre, and the above base park improvements to the parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, minus the value equivalent of the letter of credit to secure 120 percent of the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for Phase 1 of the development, for the purpose of a warranty to guarantee the construction of said works by the owner, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; b. the 150 affordable rental housing units which are required to be provided by the owner pursuant to City Council's adoption of Item TE33.5, Parts 6a. and 6g. on June 26, 2018 shall be ready and available for occupancy prior to the issuance of an above grade building permit for the second building to be constructed as a part of Phase 2 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and c. the owner shall create a Park Master Plan in consultation with Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff and the local community, for the parkland dedication required in connection with the development and adjacent City-owned lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that City Council direct the City Solicitor to secure the following matters as a legal convenience to support development through a Section 37 Agreement between the City and the owner: 1. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Phase 1 of the development, the owner shall submit a letter of credit equal to 120 percent of the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges payable for all Phases of the development, to be adjusted in accordance with changes to Development Charges payable over time, to secure the owner's financial obligations to construct a recreation centre and above-base park improvements to the parkland dedication for which the provision of a development charge credit has been authorised in accordance with City Council's adoption of Item TE33.5, Recommendation 8 and Recommendation 9, on June 26, 2018, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 2. the 150 affordable rental housing units which are required to be provided by the owner pursuant to City Council's adoption of Item TE33.5, Recommendations 6a. and 6g. on June 26, 2018 shall be ready and available for occupancy prior to the issuance of an above grade building permit for the second building to be constructed as a part of Phase 2 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and 3. the owner shall create a Park Master Plan in consultation with Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff and the local community, for the parkland dedication required in connection with the development and adjacent City-owned lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
MM5.7adopted
In 2014, City Council negotiated funds for Beverley Junior Public School for a barrier-free playground project. The school has supported the educational needs of students with developmental and/or physical disabilities since the 1950s, and was originally used as a training site for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The funds will be used to create a sensory garden project for students and community members alike. The City of Toronto secured funds under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the owners of the development at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street, authorized by site-specific Zoning By-law 780-2016(OMB). The associated Section 37 Agreement provides that certain funds shall be used specifically for "the sensory garden project at Beverly Junior Public School at 64 Baldwin Avenue". The funds have been received by the City. This Motion proposes to provide a total of $153,755.59 to the Toronto District School Board towards the cost of the sensory garden project. A 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 playgrounds at the 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 March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $153,755.59 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700678), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for the sensory garden project at Beverly Junior Public School located at 64 Baldwin Avenue. 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the sensory garden project at Beverly Junior Public School, to the satisfaction of 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 a Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $153,755.59 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700678), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for the sensory garden project at Beverly Junior Public School located at 64 Baldwin Avenue. 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the sensory garden project at Beverly Junior Public School, to the satisfaction of 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 a Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
CC5.8adopted
Don Mills Centre - Request for Instructions
On March 2, 2011, Official Plan Amendment No. 587 to the former City of North York Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 342-2011(OMB) were approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The planning instruments implement City Council's settlement on the redevelopment of the southern portion of the Don Mills Centre lands (Phase 2) with a mixed development including a Local Park and a public Community Centre. A Section 37 Agreement was entered into between the owner of the lands, C/F Realty Holdings Limited (Cadillac Fairview) and the City. The City Solicitor is seeking instructions from City Council with respect to a requirement of the Section 37 Agreement.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) 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 (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to extend the deadline for conveyance of the Community Centre Lands until April 30, 2020. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council, with the confidential information or advice in the remainder of the Confidential Attachment to remain confidential, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.8adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Section 37 Planning Act funds totaling $742,099.90 to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the purpose of undertaking improvements to a Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned building at 250 Davenport Road. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is working collaboratively with local residents and neighbours, and their private development partners, as they transform aging housing infrastructure to build better homes, better neighbourhoods, and a better Toronto for all. At 250 Davenport Road, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation is using the proceeds from the sale of a portion of the land to revitalize the existing building with new windows and balcony doors, and improvements to the heating, cooling and building systems to increase quality of life for residents, while improving the existing open spaces around the building. Funds have been secured from the development at 250 Davenport Road as community benefits through Section 37 Planning Act specifically for capital improvements to support food security benefits and/or health services for the benefit of current and future tenants of the existing building. The funds plus indexing have been received by the City.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $742,099.90 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds received in the development at 250 Davenport Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700935) for transfer to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for improvements to support food security benefits and/or health services for the benefit of current and future tenants of the existing building at 250 Davenport Road (FD5101). 2. City Council direct that the $742,099.90 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $742,099.90 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds received in the development at 250 Davenport Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700935) for transfer to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for improvements to support food security benefits and/or health services for the benefit of current and future tenants of the existing building at 250 Davenport Road (FD5101). 2. City Council direct that the $742,099.90 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC5.9adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction respecting the appeals of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-410 Richmond Street East, 88-106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place, currently before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). At the July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018 meeting of City Council, City Council adopted the recommendations from the City Solicitor, with amendments, respecting a settlement offer from the applicant (the "July 2018 Settlement Offer"). The City Solicitor recommended accepting the July 2018 Settlement Offer. The decision document and report from the City Solicitor can be accessed at: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.CC44.36 On October 31, 2018, the LPAT issued an Interim Order allowing the appeal in part and approving the settlement reached between the City and the applicant. The applicant has since made revisions to the development proposal that require further instruction from City Council. This report was prepared in consultation with City Planning.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the revisions as set out in the March 15, 2019 letter from Aird & Berlis, attached as Public Appendix A to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to advise the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal that City Council supports the revisions to the July 6, 2018 settlement plans, as shown in the architectural plans dated March 12, 2019 attached as Public Appendix B and as set out in Public Appendix A to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) from the City Solicitor 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 and it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2019) 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the Confidential Recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 if the Confidential Recommendations are adopted by City Council, but that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM5.9adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Section 37 Planning Act funds totaling $318,042.81 to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the purpose of undertaking improvements to a Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned building at 250 Davenport Road. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is working collaboratively with local residents and neighbours, and their private development partners, as they transform aging housing infrastructure to build better homes, better neighbourhoods, and a better Toronto for all. At 250 Davenport Road, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation is using the proceeds from the sale of a portion of the land to revitalize the existing building with new windows and balcony doors, and improvements to the heating, cooling and building systems to increase quality of life for residents, while improving the existing open spaces around the building. Funds have been secured from the development at 250 Davenport Road as community benefits through Section 37 Planning Act specifically for improvements to indoor amenity spaces at 250 Davenport Road. The funds plus indexing have been received by the City.
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $318,042.81 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds received in the development at 250 Davenport Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700936) for transfer to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for improvements to indoor amenity spaces at 250 Davenport Road (FD5101). 2. City Council direct that the $318,042.81 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $318,042.81 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds received in the development at 250 Davenport Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700936) for transfer to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for improvements to indoor amenity spaces at 250 Davenport Road (FD5101). 2. City Council direct that the $318,042.81 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.