Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 44 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM6.12adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to amend the Approved 2019 Capital Budget of Transportation Services to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds in the amount of $50,000 for streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street, Wood Street at Church Street, and the pedestrian crossing on Wellesley Street East approximately 73 metres to the west of Church Street. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Trans Day of Visibility and the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada as well as the Stonewall Riots. The intersections of Church Street at Isabella Street, Church Street at Alexander Street, and Church at Maitland Street currently have thermal plastic rainbow-coloured pedestrian crossing areas, which were installed for the World Pride Event in 2014. Transportation Services will arrange to tender and award a contract for the installation of new trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street, Wood Street at Church Street, and the pedestrian crossing on Wellesley Street East approximately 73 metres to the west of Church Street in time for the 2019 Pride Festival. Funds in the amount of $600,000 have been secured through Section 37 of the Planning Act from the development at 355 Church Street for various community benefits that include local streetscape improvements, to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor and local stakeholders. The Toronto Trans Coalition Project, Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Areas, and the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association are all supportive of the locations identified and using the Section 37 reserve funds for this purpose. The funds have been received by the City from this development and the $50,000 identified above has not been spent and remains uncommitted in order to satisfy this Motion.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, on a one-time basis by $50,000 gross, $0 net, from the development at 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) to be utilized for local streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street, Wood Street at Church Street, and the pedestrian crossing on Wellesley Street East approximately 73 metres to the west of Church Street. (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP719).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: City Council increase the Approved 2019 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, on a one-time basis by $50,000 gross, $0 net, from the development at 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) to be utilized for local streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street, Wood Street at Church Street, and the pedestrian crossing on Wellesley Street East approximately 73 metres to the west of Church Street. (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP719).
MM6.13adopted
The Dan Harrison Community Complex is geographically located at the north-east corner of Dundas Street East and Sherbourne Street and is an important asset of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation. Housing for 428 residents, Dan Harrison Community Complex is composed of 17 rooming houses and two low-rise apartment buildings with a total of 376 units that are primarily bachelors, but also include one, two, three and four bedroom units. The Dan Harrison Community Complex is home to a dense population, including many vulnerable residents who experience disproportionately high rates of poverty, violence, crime and poor housing conditions. Many residents live with mental health, medical and substance use challenges which are compounded by a broader failure to address systemic and chronic service gaps, including effective wrap-around services, including that of recovery, treatment and mental health supports. In July 1991, a research report by the City of Toronto Housing Department titled "Review of the Dan Harrison Community Complex" was published with a set of 31 recommendations. Almost 30 years later, tenants, Toronto Community Housing Corporation staff, social agencies, Toronto Police and the local community continue to raise concerns consistent with the report, which have since escalated to crisis levels. Vulnerable Toronto Community Housing Corporation tenants stated that they are living with constant anxiety due to a high number of "unit takeovers" for illegal activity on the premises. Toronto Police expressed concern about the physical condition and layout of the complex including the lack of effective co-ordinated security measures. Last year Toronto Fire recorded 79 false fire alarms triggered at the Dan Harrison Community Complex, representing the largest number in the City and resulting in significant fines and misappropriated time and service calls from other first responders. Toronto Community Housing Corporation in 2018 began enhancing security on site with additional special constables at the Dan Harrison Community Complex. The Dan Harrison Community Complex received limited renovations to improve the community and common spaces, including a shared kitchen space. More recently, Toronto Community Housing Corporation started to mobilize a long-standing plan to renovate the primary entrance, which is only one of the building's deficiencies. Unfortunately, these enhancements will not adequately address the most fundamental challenges impacting tenants. The Dan Harrison Community Complex has and continues to be immersed with structural, systemic, and social challenges which all intersect and include but are not limited to: Structural No major improvements since the 1991 report Lack of continuity and commitment towards the Dan Harrison Community Complex Lack of safety and security Lack of communication (Toronto Community Housing Corporation-to-Board-to-Management-to-Tenants) Community agencies/partners being understaffed, overworked, burned out, working in silos, and lacking adequate capacity Systemic Poverty Marginalization Vulnerability Unsafe sex-work Drug Trafficking Violence Crime Social service delivery gaps A lack of safety and security Inaction and a feeling of neglect/not being heard Social Inadequate supports and social services for seniors, persons with disabilities, persons with addictions and mental health challenges Social isolation and lack of belonging With the five-year Downtown East Action Plan and Tenants First reports underway and to be considered by Council in the next few months, Council has an opportunity to create a path forward and deliver long-awaited meaningful change for the current and future residents of Dan Harrison Community Complex. It is critical that the Dan Harrison Community Complex is not overlooked, especially with the new funding commitment from the Federal Government. It's time to specifically address the long-standing challenges at the Dan Harrison Community Complex and to include detailed and updated recommendations in these reports.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to update the "Review of the Dan Harrison Community Complex" and to include a renewed comprehensive strategy to address the long-standing complex challenges in the upcoming Five-Year Downtown East Action Plan and the Tenants First reports. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and as sole shareholder direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to work in partnership to co-develop a timeline for implementation and full costing for the Dan Harrison Community Complex renewed comprehensive strategy and to report the outcomes to the October 15, 2019 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to update the "Review of the Dan Harrison Community Complex" and to include a renewed comprehensive strategy to address the long-standing complex challenges in the upcoming Five-Year Downtown East Action Plan and the Tenants First reports. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and as sole shareholder direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to work in partnership to co-develop a timeline for implementation and full costing for the Dan Harrison Community Complex renewed comprehensive strategy and to report the outcomes to the October 15, 2019 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee.
MM6.14adopted
Currently over 12,000 Toronto Community Housing units are contract-managed with current contracts set to expire in 2020. In meetings with tenants of Toronto Community Housing buildings that were transitioned from direct-management to contract-management, a common theme is that the services they received, including building maintenance and upkeep, were better prior to the transition to contract-management. Surveys of Toronto Community Housing tenants have consistently revealed that the overall satisfaction of tenants is greater in directly-managed buildings compared to that in contract-managed buildings. In hopes of improving services for tenants, additional performance targets for property management contracts were set in 2017 related to customer service, maintenance, and cleaning. Despite this effort, a 2017 Tenant Survey conducted by Ipsos found that overall tenant satisfaction remained significantly lower in contract-managed buildings compared with direct-managed buildings. The results of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's 2018 Tenant Experience Survey revealed that satisfaction in contract-managed buildings has further declined to 48 percent. In contrast, overall satisfaction in direct-managed buildings was 69 percent. There is a significant divide between the experiences of tenants living in Toronto Community Housing's direct-managed buildings compared to contract-managed buildings which needs to be addressed. It is time to bring the contract-managed units back into direct operation by Toronto Community Housing Corporation.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council, as sole shareholder, direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to work in partnership with City Staff to develop a plan to transition contract-managed buildings to direct-managed buildings or any other options as outlined in the Tenants First or the Shareholder Agreement itself, to improve service to tenants, and report jointly to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the appropriate City committee in time to give any notice required to the property management companies.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council, as sole shareholder, direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to work in partnership with City Staff to develop a plan to transition contract-managed buildings to direct-managed buildings or any other options as outlined in the Tenants First or the Shareholder Agreement itself, to improve service to tenants, and report jointly to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the appropriate City committee in time to give any notice required to the property management companies.
MM6.15adopted
Toronto ranks among the most open and accessible City governments in the world. While the Provincial and Federal Government have provided a proven, effective and accessible way to engage the public, Toronto continues to rely on a limited range of services such as our YouTube channel. This Motion asks City staff to report on the feasibility of transcribing City Council and committee meetings. Offering this service would remove one more barrier to residents understanding Council decision-making, provide context on historical decisions and programs, and go further in demonstrating Council's commitment to transparent, accessible government. The City's YouTube channel launched in 2014 and has had only 65,000 views. Many advocates as well as citizens rely on this service to follow meetings. Video records are a valuable resource for anyone interested in the work happening here at City Hall but from a user standpoint, transcription opens up a world of additional access opportunities. Transcripts are easily searchable, could be more easily translated in the many languages spoken by Torontonians, and integrate with a range of modern assistive technologies for our residents using accessibility tools. In a recent conversation, someone shared a valuable perspective: "we cannot make the public trust City Council but we can take every step to ensure our actions inspire trust". This Motion takes an important step toward inspiring greater trust from the public. As we have in so many aspects of City-building - we have an opportunity to be a global leader on transparent and accessible government. With new technologies available to us and an increasing burden on the City to make ever more complex decisions, it is critical that we give our residents every possible opportunity to follow Council decision-making, understand our processes, and hold our decisions to account.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Clerk to report to the Special Committee on Governance, for consideration as part of the Committee's work plan, on the feasibility of implementing accurate time effective transcription of meetings of City Council and the various committees, boards, agencies and special committees and such report to include: a. a review of the transcription services used in other jurisdictions, including the Provincial and Federal Governments; b. the cost of implementing such transcription services; c. a scan of technologies that could perform accurate time effective transcription services; and d. an analysis of the equity impact of transcription services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk to report to the Special Committee on Governance, for consideration as part of the Committee's work plan, on the feasibility of implementing accurate time effective transcription of meetings of City Council and the various committees, boards, agencies and special committees and such report to include: a. a review of the transcription services used in other jurisdictions, including the Provincial and Federal Governments; b. the cost of implementing such transcription services; c. a scan of technologies that could perform accurate time effective transcription services; and d. an analysis of the equity impact of transcription services.
MM6.16adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Sections 37 Planning Act funds to the B.A.A.N.N. Theatre Centre for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to the Theatre Centre at 1115 Queen Street West. The Theatre Centre is a nationally recognized live-arts incubator that serves as a research and development hub for the arts and culture sector. The Theatre Centre moved into the historic Carnegie Library in March of 2014. This was the result of Section 37 negotiations in nearby redevelopment sites. The Theatre Centre provides a diverse and accessible public space that is greatly used by community members. Since its inception, the Theatre Centre has raised over five million dollars to continue improvements to the building, however, they are short $200,000. Funds have been secured from the development at 150 Sudbury Street as community benefits through Sections 37 Planning Act to be allocated towards capital improvements renovation and restoration of Carnegie Library building located at 1115 Queen Street West. The funds identified have been received by the City.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by a one-time basis by $200,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 150 Sudbury Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3700458) for transfer to B.A.A.N.N. Theatre Centre for capital improvements to the Carnegie Library building located at 1115 Queen Street West (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $200,000.00 be forwarded to the Theatre Centre subject to the Centre signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by a one-time basis by $200,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 150 Sudbury Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3700458) for transfer to B.A.A.N.N. Theatre Centre for capital improvements to the Carnegie Library building located at 1115 Queen Street West (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $200,000.00 be forwarded to the Theatre Centre subject to the Centre signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM6.17adopted
Over 2014 to 2016 improvements were made to the Greenwood Dogs Off Leash Area in order to address problems related to the drainage and irrigation problems associated with the original installation. Dog park users as well as immediate neighbours' homes were covered in dust and a bad odour permeated from the dog park into the neighbourhood. Bacteria lodged in the crushed granite caused problems for dogs' paws. All of this was well documented. The surface itself however was completely accessible. The local Dogs Off Leash Area group raised $10,000 towards the cost of a new surface. A solution was implemented to deal with the major issues as well as to update the entrances and add additional elements for accessibility. While many elements have proven to be highly successful, the pea gravel which was installed as the new surface remains a significant and ongoing problem for many dogs and some dog owners. Dogs are not sure footed on the surface and it is not accessible for dog owners who are sight impaired or use wheelchairs. Last year a sight impaired dog park user fell over due to the uneven surface and broke her guide cane. The Rick Hansen Foundation, a charity dedicated to fostering 'An inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential', describes pea gravel surfaces as inaccessible and calls for them to be replaced in play surfaces. A 2005 Safe Kids Canada report notes pea gravel surfaces "can be hard to walk on and cannot be used with wheelchairs or other mobility aides". The City of Vancouver's dog park policy also notes pea gravel has accessibility drawbacks and is hard on dog's paws. Artificial turf designed specifically for use in Dog Parks is already being used in cold climate cities like Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. Pearson Airport uses this turf in their dog area, and an Etobicoke condo has covered a large off leash area with this turf in Toronto. It far exceeds Toronto's current Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards for Dogs Off Leash Areas and is super user-friendly for dogs.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital sub-project known as the Greenwood Park Dogs Off Leash Area Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $0.250 million and cash flow in 2019 funded by the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 1327 Queen Street East (Source Account: XR2213-4201063) for the design and installation of artificial turf in Greenwood Park Dogs Off Leash Area, comparable to that currently being used in dog parks in other Canadian cites. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the University District and East Village Dog Parks in Calgary, the Alex Decouteau Dog Park in Edmonton, the Bonnycastle Dog Park in Winnipeg, as well as the Mary Bartelme and Skinner Bark Park in Chicago with a view to incorporating options for innovation and design in Toronto's Off Leash Parks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital sub-project known as the Greenwood Park Dogs Off Leash Area Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $0.250 million and cash flow in 2019 funded by the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 1327 Queen Street East (Source Account: XR2213-4201063) for the design and installation of artificial turf in Greenwood Park Dogs Off Leash Area, comparable to that currently being used in dog parks in other Canadian cites. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the University District and East Village Dog Parks in Calgary, the Alex Decouteau Dog Park in Edmonton, the Bonnycastle Dog Park in Winnipeg, as well as the Mary Bartelme and Skinner Bark Park in Chicago with a view to incorporating options for innovation and design in Toronto's Off Leash Parks.
MM6.18adopted
The construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has had many impacts on communities across the City of Toronto. One of the most negative and damaging impacts has been on our road infrastructure. As a result of Crosslinx/Metrolinx construction, much of Eglinton Avenue is in horrible condition with potholes, abrupt changes in road grade, and temporary patchwork that have made the road a messy obstacle course. Driving across these surfaces is difficult and even dangerous, and the immediate surroundings look terrible. City Staff informed the Infrastructure and Environment Committee that Crosslinx/Metrolinx may leave this mess for the City of Toronto to clean up and pay for once the project is completed. If Crosslinx/Metrolinx damages City roads they should repair them. They should leave them in the same, or better, shape than when they started construction. If they broke it, they fix it. This Motion without Notice is urgent because staff are currently in negotiations with Crosslinx on the matter.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the idea that Crosslinx and Metrolinx should pay for the damage they have caused as a result of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction. 2. City Council request the City Manager to write to Crosslinx and Metrolinx and clearly make them aware of City Council's expectation. 3. City Council request the City Manager to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the third quarter of 2019 on the Crosslinx and Metrolinx response, and on the costs associated with repairing the damage to the roads by Crosslinx/Metrolinx.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the idea that Crosslinx and Metrolinx should pay for the damage they have caused as a result of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction. 2. City Council request the City Manager to write to Crosslinx and Metrolinx and clearly make them aware of City Council's expectation. 3. City Council request the City Manager to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the third quarter of 2019 on the Crosslinx and Metrolinx response, and on the costs associated with repairing the damage to the roads by Crosslinx/Metrolinx.
MM6.19adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 2216 Bloor Street West to operate under the name of Kinton Ramen. 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 license without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is April 25, 2019.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 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 Kinton Ramen, 2216 Bloor 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, second by Councillor Shelley Carroll, 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 Kinton Ramen, 2216 Bloor 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.
MM6.20adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 2312 Bloor Street West to operate under the name of Wood Oven Gatto Pizza and Pasta. 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 license without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is April 25, 2019.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 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 Wood Oven Gatto Pizza and Pasta, 2312 Bloor 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, second by Councillor Shelley Carroll, 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 Wood Oven Gatto Pizza and Pasta, 2312 Bloor 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.
MM6.21adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 2370 Bloor Street West to operate under the name of Kenkou Sushi. 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 license without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is April 25, 2019.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 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 Kenkou Sushi, 2370 Bloor 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 take all necessary actions to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, second by Councillor Shelley Carroll, 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 Kenkou Sushi, 2370 Bloor 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 take all necessary actions to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM6.22adopted
Whether a child or adult, knowing how to swim is an important skill. In addition to the safety benefits of being able to swim, swimming is a fun way to keep active and maintain overall fitness. In recent weeks, I have received calls from Toronto residents who enrolled themselves or a child in one of the City's spring swim programs only to be notified the day before class was to begin that it had been cancelled due to a shortage of instructors. Swim programs are in high demand; we must ensure maximum use of the limited pool space we have to deliver these important programs. This matter is urgent as it is important that the shortage of swim instructors be addressed in advance of the summer 2019 session.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the May 27, 2019 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on: a. an update on the Division's recruitment efforts to maximize the number of lifeguards and swim instructors hired for City aquatic programs; and b. a customer service plan which ensures that any unforeseen program cancellations include a process for adequate notice to clients and/or options for transfer to other available programs.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the May 27, 2019 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on: a . an update on the Division's recruitment efforts to maximize the number of lifeguards and swim instructors hired for City aquatic programs; and b. a customer service plan which ensures that any unforeseen program cancellations include a process for adequate notice to clients and/or options for transfer to other available programs.
MM6.23adopted
In 2016, the play facilities at Elkhorn Public School were decommissioned due to the aging equipment posing a safety risk to students and community members. These play facilities pre-date the re-opening of the school, which was required due to growth-related pressures on the community. This Toronto District School Board play area improvement will provide an imaginative, safe place for students and community members alike to enjoy healthy, active play every day. Requests to support this project have come directly from community members, and will serve children and youth from the ages of 4 to 14. The release of these funds will allow the community to fulfill their funding portion for the play area enhancement and allow the project, which has already been tendered, to proceed this summer. Section 37 funds have been secured and received by the City in relation to the development at 2901 Bayview Avenue for the acquisition or improvement of parkland in the community. The intent of this Motion is to transfer $10,000 of these Section 37 funds to the Toronto District School Board towards the cost of the playground improvements at Elkhorn Public School at 10 Elkhorn Drive. The Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by City Council in 2007 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." 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 school grounds 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 April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 2901 Bayview Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700051), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Elkhorn Public School at 10 Elkhorn Drive. 2. City Council request staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division 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. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the playground improvements at Elkhorn 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 school ground 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 Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 2901 Bayview Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700051), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Elkhorn Public School at 10 Elkhorn Drive. 2. City Council request staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division 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. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the playground improvements at Elkhorn 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 school ground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
MM6.24adopted
On February 7, 2019, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused applications related to the property municipally known as 135 Milton Street (the "Subject Property") for consent to sever the lot, and two associated applications for minor variances. The applications are filed as Applications B0058/18EYK, A0513/18EYK, and A0512/18EYK. The applicant has appealed the refusal decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (Toronto Local Appeal Body Files 19 117682 S53 03, 19 117683 S45 03 and 19 117684 S45 03). The applicant proposes to sever the subject property, which has a frontage of 15.24 metres, into two undersized residential lots. The applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including variances for lot frontage, lot area, permitted floor space index, setbacks from the side lot lines, building length and exterior main wall height. Community Planning staff supported the application on the condition that the development be constructed substantially in accordance with site plans submitted and held on file by the Committee of Adjustment dated January 30, 2019, with no additional variances permitted beyond those appearing on the plans. Community Planning staff submitted a report dated January 30, 2019 to the Committee of Adjustment to recommend approval of the consent and variances on that basis. As a result, the City Solicitor will need to retain external planning consultants to provide evidence for the appeal. Heritage Preservation Services staff submitted a report dated January 29, 2019 recommending the addition of certain conditions to any approval of the applications. Copies of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment and the Community Planning Staff Report are attached. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the applicant's Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the appeal, including providing for the ability for the City Solicitor to settle the matter. This Motion is urgent because the deadline to appeal the decisions was April 10, 2019.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 135 Milton Street to support the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the applicant's proposed development (Applications B0058/18EYK, A0513/18EYK, and A0512/18EYK) and oppose the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 135 Milton Street to support the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the applicant's proposed development (Applications B0058/18EYK, A0513/18EYK, and A0512/18EYK) and oppose the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM6.25adopted
Since 2009, artists from the Bell Box Murals Project have painted over 100 murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes across Toronto. Graffiti and vandalism are replaced with original works of art, making the streets more inviting, and providing a public art forum that is accessible to everyone. The project is an initiative of Community Matters Toronto, a Toronto-based non-profit community organization. The intent of this Motion is to provide $7,500 in funding to Community Matters Toronto to transform five Bell utility boxes in Ward 11 into works of public art. Murals on an additional five boxes in the Ward will be funded by Bell Canada. The theme for the boxes will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 11. The exact locations of the five murals will be finalized in spring. Section 45(9) funds have been secured and received from the development at 206 St. George Street for the purpose of the public realm and streetscape improvements in the area. In addition Section 37 funds have been secured and received from the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street for streetscape improvements in the immediate area. The use of the funds for Bell Box murals from these developments are consistent with purpose for which the funds have been secured and comply with the Council approved Section 37 Guidelines. Prior to the funds being released from the City, Community Matters Toronto will be required to sign an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete five murals on Bell Boxes in various locations within Ward 11 (cost centre: NP2161), fully funded by the following developments: a. $6,000 in Section 45(9) funds obtained from the development at 206 St. George Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500086); and b. $1,500 in Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street (Source Account XR3026-3700836). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs 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 $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete five murals on Bell Boxes in various locations within Ward 11 (cost centre: NP2161), fully funded by the following developments: a. $6,000 in Section 45(9) funds obtained from the development at 206 St. George Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500086); and b. $1,500 in Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street (Source Account XR3026-3700836). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM6.26adopted
On February 13, 2019, the Toronto and East York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused applications related to the property municipally known as 369 Walmer Road (the "Subject Property") for consent to sever the lot, and two associated applications for minor variances (the "Applications"). The applicant has appealed the refusal decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The applicant proposes to obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots, construct a new three-storey semi-detached duplex on each lot, and to create various easements/rights-of-way. The application requires variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 including variances for: [1] maximum permitted height of all front and rear exterior main walls, [2] maximum permitted height of exterior main walls facing a side lot line, [3] maximum permitted depth, [4] maximum permitted floor space index, [5] maximum permitted total floor area of all ancillary buildings or structures on the lot, [6] minimum required side yard setback, [7] minimum required lot frontage; [8] and minimum required side yard setback for the exterior of two attached duplex residential buildings. Community Planning staff reviewed the Applications and did not raise an objection. As a result, the City Solicitor will need to retain external planning consultants to provide evidence for the appeal. Copies of the Notices of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment are attached. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the applicant's Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the appeal, including providing for the ability for the City Solicitor to settle the matter. This Motion is urgent because the deadline to file a Notice of Intention to be a party in this Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing is April 23, 2019, and the deadline to file document disclosure is May 2, 2019.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 369 Walmer Road to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the applicant's proposed development (Application B0091/18TEY, A0983/18TEY, A0982/18TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 369 Walmer Road to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the applicant's proposed development (Application B0091/18TEY, A0983/18TEY, A0982/18TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM6.27adopted
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal and the City of Toronto are motivated by a keen interest in strengthening their relationship by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning arts, culture and community economic development and education. The parties wish to identify and develop new ways of cooperating for the benefit of the Portuguese people and Portuguese-speaking communities of Toronto. Through the Memorandum of Understanding, the parties can promote exchanges and cooperation in arts and culture, community economic development and education. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding would be signed during the State Secretary's visit to Toronto City Hall on Monday, May 1, 2019. Mr. José Luis Carneiro, the State Secretary of Portuguese Communities Abroad, will be accompanied by the President of the Camoes Institute, Luis Faro Ramos during his visit to City Hall. This particular State Secretary's role is equivalent to that of a Vice-Minister. As such, it would be appropriate for the Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by either the Mayor or his designate from Council. Global Affairs Canada has been consulted with respect to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Mayor or his designate to sign a memorandum of understanding on behalf of the City of Toronto with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal for the purpose of promoting exchanges and cooperation in the areas of arts and culture, community economic development and education.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Mayor or his designate to sign a memorandum of understanding on behalf of the City of Toronto with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal for the purpose of promoting exchanges and cooperation in the areas of arts and culture, community economic development and education.
MM6.28adopted
Mordecai Inc. has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 1272 Dundas Street West to operate under the name Mordecae Bar. ("the Premises"). The Application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of 205 patrons. There is no proposed licenced outdoor seating. The Premises abuts a low-density residential neighbourhood. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, lighting and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. This application for a new liquor licence is not in the public interest, unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 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 matter is urgent as the placard deadline for objections was March 26, 2019.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 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 1272 Dundas Street West operating under the name Mordecai Bar, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse 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 action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions added to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, 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 1272 Dundas Street West operating under the name Mordecae Bar, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse 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 action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions added to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM6.29adopted
Recently, the Government of Quebec has once again proposed legislation that would prohibit public employees from wearing visible religious symbols in the workplace. Bill 21 could ban such items as turbans, kippahs, hijabs and visible crucifixes. As one of the world's most diverse cities, and in keeping with our motto "Diversity Our Strength", it is incumbent upon Toronto City Council to assure residents and visitors to Toronto that our City will always welcome people of all faiths, and protect their freedom of religion and expression. We join our colleagues on Montreal City Council who unanimously approved this week a declaration against the Quebec Government's secularism bill. The declaration states that Quebec is already a secular society, and there is no need to legislate what employees wear.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council once again reaffirm its support for freedom of religion and expression, and, further state its opposition to any legislation that would restrict or prohibit such freedoms and by doing so, Toronto states its position that the City continues to be a source of worldwide inspiration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council once again reaffirm its support for freedom of religion and expression, and, further state its opposition to any legislation that would restrict or prohibit such freedoms and by doing so, Toronto states its position that the City continues to be a source of worldwide inspiration.
MM6.30adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Sub-sections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act as now amended prevent submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated zoning by-law amendment within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". With regards to the proposed development at 2-8 Cumberland Street and 826-834 Yonge Street, City Council at their meeting of April 27, 2018 approved Zoning By-law amendments to former City of Toronto By-law 438-86 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, to permit a 51-storey mixed-use building (162.5 metres plus a 7.5 metre mechanical penthouse). The development will retain the facades of the heritage buildings on Yonge Street. Since that time, the owner has been working with staff on the Site Plan Control application. The applicant is seeking some minor modifications to the design of the site which result in a modest increase in the residential Gross Floor Area, but does not increase the total Gross Floor Area of the building. As well, the applicant is seeking a reduction to the required number of vehicle parking spaces. The modifications will not affect the density, built form, massing, number of units, or general layout of the site. Under the Planning Act as amended, however, this owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on these matters until April 27, 2020. This matter is urgent as the applicant is anxious to proceed with the development.
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 2-8 Cumberland Street and 826-834 Yonge Street for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-law 504-2018 and By-law 505-2018.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 2-8 Cumberland Street and 826-834 Yonge Street for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-law 504-2018 and By-law 505-2018.