Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 77 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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BL8.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for June 18 and 19, 2019 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2019.CC8
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019 enacted By-laws 867-2019 to 991-2019.
CC8.1amended
The Integrity Commissioner has jurisdiction to conduct inquiries at the request of City Council and local boards (restricted definition) pursuant to the authorities in the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code. This Report for Action transmits to City Council the Integrity Commissioner's report about an investigation conducted at the requests of City Council and the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) Board regarding the TPA's potential acquisition of land at Arrow Road and Finch. These requests were made in July 2017. The Integrity Commissioner makes no finding of a contravention of the applicable codes of conduct but makes other recommendations for reform. The Integrity Commissioner's investigation report also responds to a July 2018 request from City Council to clarify the meaning of "friend" in Article VIII in the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. This Report for Action also reports back to City Council about another request made in July 2017 with respect to possible code of conduct amendments to protect board members when dissenting or engaging in whistleblowing activities.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, to provide advice and recommendations to City Council about best practices, possible protocols or amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council to improve and clarify the obligations of Members of Council serving on local boards when the local board is considering a matter of specific interest to the Member because it is a project or initiative located within the Member's Ward. 2. City Council refer the following Integrity Commissioner recommendation to the City Manager for consideration and report back to the Executive Committee: City Council amend the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Code of Conduct of Members of Local Boards (Restricted Definition) and the Code of Conduct of Members Adjudicative Boards in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the Integrity Commissioner. 3. City Council request the City Manager to include in the report back to Executive Committee in Part 2 above, the feasibility of enhancing the Code of Conduct to enable City Council to respond when witnesses or subjects who are Members of Council or the local board fail to participate in inquiries.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, to provide advice and recommendations to City Council about best practices, possible protocols or amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council to improve and clarify the obligations of members of Council serving on local boards when the local board is considering a matter of specific interest to the member because it is a project or initiative located within the member's ward. 2. City Council amend the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Code of Conduct of Members of Local Boards (Restricted Definition) and the Code of Conduct of Members Adjudicative Boards in accordance with Attachment 2.
IA8.1received
Union Station Rail Corridor/Signal System Improvements
Councillor Paula Fletcher has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "The Union Station Rail Corridor and its signal system is a critical piece of infrastructure serving this city, with, for example, some 210,000 GO passenger trips on it every weekday. A May 18, 2006, City Staff Report on the Union Station District Plan noted that 'Commencing this year, GO Transit will be undertaking a significant repair and improvement program to the rail corridor including track improvements, signals.' There is a July 31, 2006 media release from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and GO Transit announcing that work had started. However, a November 3, 2014 media release from the Ontario Minister of Transportation and Metrolinx says the work will start in 2015. Currently, on the Metrolinx website that work is noted as having an expected completion date of 2021. Through preliminary, informal inquiries I have been advised of the following regarding the contract for a new signal system for the Union Station Rail Corridor: - Originally awarded by Metrolinx to Siemens in 2006 - Original contract completion date 2012 - Siemens removed from contract - Awarded by Metrolinx to Alstom in 2014 with a completion date for 2019 - Current projected completion date by Alstom 2021 I request a status update on the improvements to the Union Station Rail Corridor, including confirmation of the above schedule/delays for the new signal system and if this project is 9 years behind its originally scheduled completion date."
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, received Administrative Inquiry IA8.1 from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth regarding Union Station Rail Corridor/Signal System Improvements, and Answer IA8.1a from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services for information.
MM8.1adopted
The Toronto 360 "TO360" Wayfinding project is a multi-modal wayfinding system that includes pedestrian, vehicular, cycling and transit wayfinding information delivered by the Transportation Services Division. Following the successful completion of a pilot project in the downtown core, TO360 is being rolled out City-wide. Approximately 225 TO360 on-street signs and 500 Bikeshare station wayfinding maps will be completed by the end of 2019. As part of City-wide rollout, Exhibition Place has requested that Transportation Services supply and install nine (9) on-street wayfinding signs on Exhibition Place property in 2019. This installation represents the second and final phase of TO360 wayfinding sign installations at Exhibition Place, and will help meet the objectives of Exhibition Place's wayfinding masterplan. Exhibition Place has further requested that Transportation Services update a map on an existing TO360 on-street sign on Exhibition Place property to reflect the most current venue names. When completed, TO360 wayfinding signs will be available to residents and visitors at key decision points within Exhibition Place. This signage will link seamlessly with other TO360 signs in the community to create seamless wayfinding in the area. An Agreement has been executed between the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place that stipulates the terms and conditions of this partnership.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by creating a new TO360 Exhibition Place Wayfinding project with total 2019 project costs of $128,722.30 gross and $0 debt, cash flowed in 2019, fully funded from the TO360 Reserve Fund (XR1414) which includes funding provided by Exhibition Place for the supply and installation of Toronto 360 (TO360) Wayfinding on-street signs on Exhibition Place property, and the replacement of a map on an existing TO360 on-street sign, in accordance with an Agreement executed between the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by creating a new TO360 Exhibition Place Wayfinding project with total 2019 project costs of $128,722.30 gross and $0 debt, cash flowed in 2019, fully funded from the TO360 Reserve Fund (XR1414) which includes funding provided by Exhibition Place for the supply and installation of Toronto 360 (TO360) Wayfinding on-street signs on Exhibition Place property, and the replacement of a map on an existing TO360 on-street sign, in accordance with an Agreement executed between the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place.
RM8.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:39 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Paul Aquilina Milton Berger Deane Cameron Lena Lombardi Francesco Passiarelli Curtis Smith Clayton Thomas Wilson 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. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Leon (Pops) Alward Frances (nee Bernholtz) Chapkin
CC8.2adopted
The Circumstances of a Breach of Confidentiality Regarding Item 2018.CC39.10
On May 22, 2018, City Council requested that the Integrity Commissioner, in consultation with the City Manager, investigate the circumstances of a breach of confidentiality in regards to Item 39.10 and to report back to City Council at the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting. This report responds to that request. The Council request relates to media reports that indicated that a confidential investigation report provided to City Council was provided to the media. It is contrary to Article V (Confidential Information) of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council to disclose this kind of information. Immediately upon receipt of the request, I determined that I could not meet the deadline requested due to the workload in the Office at the time. In consideration of the Office's workload at the time, the information provided in support of the request and the Office's prior experience investigating similar issues, I did not commence any special inquiry but remained alert to evidence of the breach in the context of another related inquiry: the inquiry into whether any members of the Toronto Parking Authority or the Emery Village Business Improvement Area Boards contravened the Code of Conduct (the "TPA Inquiry"). I obtained insufficient information in the TPA Inquiry to assist with determining whether any member of Council was a source of the disclosure. Without further specific information about the source of the leak, it is my view that there are no more prudent or reasonable steps to be taken about this matter. Disclosure of confidential information is a clear and serious contravention of the Code of Conduct. I encourage City Council as a whole, individual members of Council and their staff and staff in the Toronto Public Service to be vigilant about confidential information. If any of person has specific information about disclosure of confidential information to any source, whether it be in a media outlet or not, I encourage them to come forward directly to the Integrity Commissioner. Under the new Complaint and Application Procedures, the Commissioner has greater discretion to protect whistleblowers. If members of Council, staff or otherwise are not coming forward for fear of reprisal, they can request they should inform the Commissioner of this concern so that the matter can be dealt with in a way that protects the person coming forward with the information.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (June 10, 2019) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM8.2adopted
City Council on June 26, 2018 directed that staff report back to City Council with an update on the implementations inclusive of the developments in the sharing of data in reference to the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner. Subsequent to Mr. Faulkner's death, Mr. Bradley Chapman unfortunately was found deceased on our City streets. It would be appropriate for staff to include materials on Bradley Chapman's inquest when reporting to the October 2, 2019 meeting of City Council on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner as both inquests address issues impacting homelessness.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to report on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest of Bradley Chapman when reporting to the October 2, 2019 City Council meeting on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to report on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest of Bradley Chapman when reporting to the October 2, 2019 City Council meeting on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner.
RM8.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 14 and 15, 2019.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on May 14 and 15, 2019.
CC8.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Waterfront Toronto Board
The Corporations Nominating Panel will conduct interviews and recommend three candidates to City Council for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2022: Wende Cartwright Michael Galego Jack Winberg 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 15, 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 Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 15, 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 Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2022: Wende Cartwright Michael Galego Jack Winberg 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 15, 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 Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors. Candidates' biographies: Wende Cartwright Wende Cartwright is the President of Savira Cultural + Capital Projects. She has an extensive background in capital project planning, community development and placemaking for clients across North America. She was project director for the Globe and Mail Centre from 2011-2017 delivering the state-of-the-art media and event centre, led the Cultural Olympiad for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, and is currently at the helm of planning mixed-use development projects in Boston, Toronto, Halifax and Nunavut. In 2015 Wende was named by the Women's Executive Network as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2019 she was recognized as an Urban Land Institute Women's Leadership Initiative Champion. Wende holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.NFP certificate from the Rotman School of Management. Michael Galego Michael Galego is an executive, lawyer and corporate director with extensive M&A and corporate finance experience. Mr. Galego is currently CEO of Apolo Capital Advisory Corp. and sits on the board of directors of several public and private companies. Mr. Galego commenced his career at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in the Business Law Department. He subsequently was legal counsel to several public and private companies operating in the resource sector in South America. Mr. Galego was a co-founder and director of ICC Labs (TSXV: ICC) until its sale to Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) in November 2018. Mr. Galego holds an LLB. From the University of Windsor and a B.A. from York University. Mr. Galego has been on the board of directors of several not-for-profit organizations, including the Canadian Liver Foundation and Trillium Gift of Life Network. Jack Winberg Jack Winberg is educated in business and law and has worked in the land and land development industry for his entire career as both a lawyer and a developer. He is a native Torontonian who is passionate about putting forth an effort to contribute to the success of Toronto and help it continue to grow as a wonderful place for its residents to live, work and play.
MM8.3adopted
City Council at its meeting held on March 27 and 28, 2019 established the Film, Television and Digital Media Board for the 2018-2022 Term. Under the Board's Terms of Reference, the Board is composed of 25 members, including three Members of City Council, a representative of Film Ontario, a representative of the Computer Animation Studios of Ontario and 20 members of the public. By adding the Motion Picture Association - Canada as a stakeholder on the Board, vital producer and distributor clients will be appropriately represented. Requires Re-opening Executive Committee Item EX3.4 (March 27 and 28, 2019 City Council meeting), only as it relates to the Terms of Reference for the Film, Television and Digital Media Board.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Film, Television and Digital Media Board by adding Motion Picture Association - Canada as a stakeholder representative on the Board, under the same terms and conditions that apply to the other stakeholder representatives. 2. City Council appoint Wendy Noss to the Film, Television and Digital Media Board at pleasure of Council as Motion Picture Association - Canada's representative, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Film, Television and Digital Media Board by adding Motion Picture Association - Canada as a stakeholder representative on the Board, under the same terms and conditions that apply to the other stakeholder representatives. 2. City Council appoint Wendy Noss to the Film, Television and Digital Media Board at pleasure of Council as Motion Picture Association - Canada's representative, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
RM8.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 6 on June 6, 2019 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 7 on June 10, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 7 on June 4, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 5 on May 27, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 5 on May 21, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 5 on May 23, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 6 on May 28, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 2 on June 10, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC8.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Sign Variance Committee
On June 10, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee conducted interviews and recommended three candidates, including a Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates, including a Chair, to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Raj Bharati, as Chair Beate Bowron Brian Huskins 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 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 Sign Variance Committee. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 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 Sign Variance Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee. The Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates, including a Chair, to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Raj Bharati, as Chair Beate Bowron Brian Huskins 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 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 Sign Variance Committee. Candidates' biographies: Raj Bharati Raj Bharati is a lawyer and former environmental engineer with a strong interest in urban issues and architecture. He has legal expertise in intellectual property, environmental issues, municipalities, and regulatory authorities. Raj is particularly interested in community building and has served on various boards, including the Toronto Cyclists Union (now Cycle Toronto), where he was a founding board member, and the Landlord's Self-Help Centre. Beate Bowron Beate Bowron is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners with over 30 years of experience in municipal governance, urban planning, community economic development, public participation, climate change adaptation planning and conflict resolution and consensus building. Her experience is both Canadian and international. Ms. Bowron is a seasoned facilitator and trained mediator, whose practice emphasizes consensus building in order to avoid costly litigation and tribunal processes. Brian Huskins Brian Huskins has an Associate's Degree in Communications and is currently studying for his Project Management Certification at the University of Toronto. He is a successful entrepreneur who focuses on communications, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and project management. Brian has served on many boards and committees, including as chair of the board of directors for the Canadian AIDS Society. He has received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to the community.
MM8.4adopted
Cities for Digital Rights - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
The Cities for Digital Rights is an organization that was formed "to Protect and uphold human rights on the internet at the local and global level." Recently over 25 cities have signed the declaration supporting the 5 point declaration, including Chicago, New York and London. The Government of Canada understood the importance of a changing digital economy by creating a Federal Digital Charter setting the stage for Canadian Cities to create their own policy aimed at protecting the rights of internet users, that would include ensuring the public's private information remains private, protect freedom of expression, have parameters put in place to protect all from hate speech or hate propaganda and more. As such, the City of Toronto should adopt its own digital infrastructure, data and Smart Cities policy framework and governance plan to ensure that the digital rights of its constituents are upheld.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to engage in the necessary arrangements for the City of Toronto to sign on to the declaration of Cities Coalition for Digital Rights and City Council direct the appropriate City Staff to: a. create new, public and free programming in partnership with the Toronto Public Library to further digital safety and literacy among its citizens throughout the year; b. evaluate City divisional policies on ethical digital standards and create a code of technological practices to be implemented across City divisions; c. explore new platforms to engage citizens and communities better and expand the Open Data Program already in place by the City; and d. work with NGOs, entrepreneurs, start-ups and tech companies to find solutions to public policy issues affecting urban life. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the November 26, 2019 City Council meeting to provide an update.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to engage in the necessary arrangements for the City of Toronto to sign on to the declaration of Cities Coalition for Digital Rights and City Council direct the appropriate City Staff to: a. create new, public and free programming in partnership with the Toronto Public Library to further digital safety and literacy among its citizens throughout the year; b. evaluate City divisional policies on ethical digital standards and create a code of technological practices to be implemented across City divisions; c. explore new platforms to engage citizens and communities better and expand the Open Data Program already in place by the City; and d. work with NGO's, entrepreneurs, start-ups and tech companies to find solutions to public policy issues affecting urban life. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the November 26, 2019 City Council meeting to provide an update.
RM8.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Stop! Keep Our Crossing Guards!", submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth, containing the signatures of approximately 767 persons.
CC8.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members as Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner
On June 10, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner conducted interviews and recommended two candidates to City Council for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Alison Griggs 2. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Deputy Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Keith Cooper 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 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 as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. The Nominating Panel - Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Alison Griggs 2. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Deputy Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Keith Cooper 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Candidates' biographies: Keith Cooper Keith Cooper is an experienced arbitrator and mediator. He has a certificate in Conflict Resolution from the University of Toronto, a Law Clerk diploma from Niagara College, and he has completed the SOAR/Osgoode certificate in Adjudication. Keith was a Vice Chair of the Workplace Safety Insurance Appeals Tribunal, a member of the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, and a Discipline Panel Chair for the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council. Presently, Keith manages the CPA Ontario Adjudicative Tribunals. He has served on a number of boards, including the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators, authored a Conflict Resolution Manual, and co-edited The Manual for Ontario Adjudicators. Alison Griggs Alison Griggs has worked in several ministries in the Province of Ontario for over six years in various roles including senior policy advisor and provincial specialist. She is an advocate for healthy, respectful and inclusive workplaces, and has held numerous volunteer roles with the Association of Management and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario. Ms. Griggs has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School.
MM8.5adopted
Milton Berger was a dedicated public servant to the people of North York and Toronto as an Alderman and Councillor between 1977 and 2000. He died on May 19, 2019 at the age of 94.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, including consultation with the Berger family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or by its November 26 and 27, 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, including consultation with the Berger family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or by its November 26 and 27, 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
RM8.5received
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 June 18 and 19, 2019. June 18, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the members of the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, the Toronto Paramedic Service and the Toronto Transit Commission Enforcement Unit. Mayor Tory acknowledged the actions of the first responders during the Yonge Street and Danforth tragedies in 2018 to make the City safe. Mayor Tory spoke of the patience, compassion and duty to service that the first responders show each day in serving the residents of the City. Mayor Tory called upon Mark Saunders, Chief of the Toronto Police Service, Matthew Pegg, Chief of Toronto Fire Services, Gord McEachen, Acting Chief of the Toronto Paramedic Service and Alan Cakebread, Chief Special Constable for the Toronto Transit Commission Transit Enforcement Unit to come forward to receive a plaque for their contributions during the Yonge Street and Danforth tragedies. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, thanked the members of Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, the Toronto Paramedic Service and the Toronto Transit Commission Enforcement Unit for their dedication to duty. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked staff for the remarkable achievement in organizing a parade in just three days to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' first ever NBA Championship win. Mayor Tory also spoke of the scary moment on Nathan Phillips Square when an incident of violence momentarily disrupted an otherwise peaceful celebration, and acknowledged the fast actions of the Toronto Police Service in dealing with the situation. Councillor Layton, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated Councillor Wong-Tam and her partner on the arrival of their baby. Councillor Karygiannis, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed a delegation of artists, Liming Shen, Liu Kankai and Song Fu Sheng, from Beijing who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Councillors for a day, Lacklar Curry and Zaid Rashid, who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the students and their instructor from the government relations program at Seneca College who were present in the Chamber. Councillor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar from the University of Toronto, winner of the Herzberg gold medal, Canada's top prize for non-medical research, who was present in the Chamber. June 19, 2019 Councillor Karygiannis, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students and their teacher from Sir Samuel Steele Junior Public School who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Members of Council to come by Committee Room 1 during the lunch recess to have a piece of the 20 foot pizza that was donated by Dino's Wood Burning Pizza in Etobicoke. Councillor Wong-Tam, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Canada is the first country to ban the importation and exportation of Shark Fins. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, thanked Councillor Wong-Tam and former Councillors Glenn De Baeremaeker, Michelle Holland and John Parker for their work on the issue of banning Shark Fins.
CC8.6adopted
City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231) regarding Employment Areas in December 2013. OPA 231 is currently under appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT or Tribunal). The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has scheduled September 16 to October 4, 2019 to hear the remaining appeals regarding OPA 231 employment lands forecasting and policies pertaining to the conversion of employment lands. This report requests direction from City Council for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing respecting conversion and forecasting issues.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and other Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the proposed revised policies to Official Plan Amendment 231 as set out in and substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue negotiations with other appellants to the Conversion and Forecasting phase of the Official Plan Amendment 231 hearing in an effort to resolve all outstanding issues under appeal and to take all necessary steps to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 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 recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM8.6adopted
The Scadding Court Community Centre is proposing a public parklet pilot within the layby adjacent to Market 707 at 707 Dundas Street West, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to this Motion, between July and November 2019. Public parklets are sidewalk extensions that provide space and amenities for residents and visitors to stop, sit, and rest while taking in the activities of the street. Parklets have been successfully implemented in major cities including Chicago, New York and Philadelphia. In Toronto, they have been beneficial on Spadina Road, Church Street, Elm Street, Duncan Street, Temperance Street and King Street. The layby fronting the Scadding Court Community Centre provides an opportunity to pilot parklets without impacting the travel lane. Currently, the street furniture adjacent to Market 707, the container market at 707 Dundas Street West, is creating pinch points for pedestrians. The existing furniture is proposed to be relocated onto two parklets (2 metres x 11 metres). This initiative is intended to improve the general pedestrian and market experience between July and November 2019. Parking regulations will remain unchanged. No pay and display parking will be lost. Stopping is prohibited between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. On-street parking is prohibited at all times. However, loading/unloading or parking with a valid accessible parking permit during off peak hours is allowed. To mitigate any conflicts between curbside activities and the parklets, large wheel stop planters will delineate the two parklet zones. All costs and insurance requirements associated with the parklets are to be borne by the Scadding Court Community Centre and its agents. The proposal has been reviewed and is supported by Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services, Legal Services and the Toronto Transit Commission.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit two parklets in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to Motion MM8.6, between the dates of July 1, 2019 and November 14, 2019, including set-up and take-down. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from July 1, 2019 to November 14, 2019 in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West to facilitate the implementation of two parklets subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council approve an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit two parklets in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to Motion MM8.6, between the dates of July 1, 2019 and November 14, 2019, including set-up and take-down. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from July 1, 2019 to November 14, 2019 in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West to facilitate the implementation of two parklets subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
RM8.6amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 18, 2019: City Council adopted the June 18, 2019, Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent. June 19, 2019: City Council adopted the June 19, 2019, Order Paper, as amended.
CC8.7adopted
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (U of T) has appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231) regarding the property municipally known as 1440 Don Mills Road (the Lands) to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). City Council adopted OPA 231 policies for the entire city following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming LPAT pre-hearing conference.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle site specific Appeal 96 (with respect to 1440 Don Mills Road) to Official Plan Amendment 231 dated May 16, 2019 as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the settlement. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 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. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM8.7adopted
Authority is being sought to increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre by $400,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits to provide one-time funding for capital improvements at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, in coordination with adjacent planned public realm and open space improvements being delivered as part of implementation of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is the product of more than two years of community consultation including over fifty meetings with dozens of local groups, and was adopted by City Council in July 2017 (Item TE25.55) and June 2018 (Item TE33.9). Near-term implementation of the Neighbourhood Plan is already underway: the Ireland Park Foundation has moved into an underutilized heritage building by the water; and the derelict open space beside the Canada Malting Silos will be transformed into a brand new public space in 2019 and 2020. At the same time, Eireann Quay will be improved to provide greater safety and comfort for pedestrians. Subsequent to the adoption of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre worked with the City of Toronto to undertake a Facility Needs Assessment which provides a description and costing for various sought capital improvements that will jointly improve the community centre, while additionally helping to support implementation of the Neighbourhood Plan. The funds are needed in order to proceed with the implementation of priority improvements contained in the Facility Needs Assessment. For example, the south entrance to the building can accommodate a new, safe vehicle drop off to better serve the Neighbourhood Centre's clients who use Wheel-Trans, including seniors. This location can have better sight-lines for safety, improved weather protection, and would avoid vehicular and pedestrian congestion around the existing Wheel-Trans lay-by. In turn, the improved entrance would provide a seamless connection from the interior of the facility to the new outdoor public space beside the Malting Silos. Section 37 funds in the amount of $400,000 have been secured and received by the City from the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West for the purposes of implementing the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre by $400,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701005) to provide one-time funding for capital improvements at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. (Cost Centre: NP0231)
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre by $400,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701005) to provide one-time funding for capital improvements at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. (Cost Centre: NP0231)
CC8.8adopted
Official Plan Amendment 387 was adopted by City Council on February 1, 2018 by By-law 87-2018 ("OPA 387"). OPA 387 amends the City of Toronto Official Plan (the "Official Plan") by altering the right-of-way widths for certain existing roadways shown on Map 3; by identifying the Broadview Avenue extension on Map 5 as a surface transit priority route; and by identifying the extensions of Broadview Avenue and Bouchette Street as planned but unbuilt roads on Schedule 2, along with other new streets in the South of Eastern area. OPA 387 was appealed by the Toronto Port Authority ("Ports Toronto") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") on March 1, 2018 (the "Appeal"). On May 10, 2019, the parties, including the City, the appellant Ports Toronto, and First Gulf, attended Tribunal-led mediation which resulted in a settlement proposal that would resolve the Appeal and allow OPA 387 to come into force (the Settlement Proposal). The purpose of this report is to seek instructions regarding the Settlement Proposal. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council endorse the Settlement Proposal as outlined in the draft Minutes of Settlement in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute Minutes of Settlement with the Toronto Port Authority. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve Official Plan Amendment 387, subject to an amendment to the footnote in Clause 5 regarding Broadview Avenue to acknowledge that Phases 3 and 4 of the Environmental Assessment process will consider various alternative designs for the extension of Broadview Avenue and Bouchette Street, taking into account continued rail access into and out of the Port Lands, the "Proposed Footnote Amendment", shown in Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such further actions as necessary to give effect City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 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 confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendix B, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.8adopted
This Motion seeks authority to increase funding for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project in the 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget by $0.053 million, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu. David Crombie Park is a 3.95 acre linear City park that forms the "green spine" of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in the downtown east. The park, heavily used by the entire St. Lawrence community, was built in the late 1970's on former railway lands as an integral open space for then-new infill neighbourhood on former industrial lands. Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Projects procured professional services in June 2018 to prepare a comprehensive conceptual design and implementation plan for improvements to David Crombie Park that meet the current and future needs of the community. The design will evolve through consultation with residents, stakeholders and the public. To provide a more comprehensive park plan that addresses the needs of the neighbourhood, the scope of work has been expanded to include two parks that book-end Crombie Park. Parliament Square Park is an existing recreational park on the east end of Crombie Park while the block south of the St. Lawrence Market will be a future park immediately west of Crombie Park. The cost of the additional work is $0.053 million. This request will increase the project cost and 2019 cash flow for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project by $0.053 million from a Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for the additional scope of work.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $0.053 million, increasing the total project cost from $0.200 million to $0.253 million and 2019 cash flow from $0.118 million to $0.171 million with funding from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 75 The Esplanade (Source Account: XR2213-4201214) for the additional scope of work.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $0.053 million, increasing the total project cost from $0.200 million to $0.253 million and 2019 cash flow from $0.118 million to $0.171 million with funding from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 75 The Esplanade (Source Account: XR2213-4201214) for the additional scope of work.
CC8.9amended
Bathurst and Glencairn Square Limited (the "Applicant") is the owner of lands municipally known as 491 Glencairn Avenue and 278, 280 & 282 Strathallan Wood Road (the "Subject Site"). The Subject Site is located on south east corner of Bathurst Street and Glencairn Avenue. The site occupies a full block between Glencairn Avenue and Strathallan Wood Road, and is partially vacant. The Applicant submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (the "Applications") to the City in January, 2014. The Application proposed a 12 storey, 38.5 metre high (excluding elevator overrun) mixed use building. The Applications were revised in November 2016, to reduce the height, the gross floor area, and the number of units, and to increase the non-residential gross floor area. The Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB"), now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), conducted a hearing on the Revised Application, at which the City Solicitor and other City staff appeared in opposition. The OMB issued a decision in which it did not approve the proposed development, but in which it also did not dismiss the Applicant's appeal. The OMB allowed the Applicant the opportunity to amend its proposal in accordance with the directions outlined in its decision, and to continue discussions with the City and other parties to the appeal. The LPAT has now scheduled a further hearing date of June 24, 2019. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the June 24, 2019 LPAT hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor; b. Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor; and c. Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer, dated June 7, 2019, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the e-mail correspondence from David Bronskill to the City Solicitor, dated June 13, 2019, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised proposed development set out in the Settlement Offer in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the owner and the City have entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits: i. a cash contribution of $750,000.00 to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development and to be allocated towards local park improvements in Ward 8 and/or local area streetscape and public realm improvements along Bathurst Street, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. the $750,000.00 cash contribution is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the agreement to the date of payment, which date shall be prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit for the proposed development; and iii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.a.i. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and that agreement has been registered, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, on title to 491 Glencairn Avenue and 278, 280 and 282 Strathallan Wood Road; b. the following matters have been secured in a registered agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to support the development: i. the owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard; ii. the owner shall make improvements along Glencairn Avenue, which include curb extensions/bump-outs and a minimum 2.1 metre-wide public sidewalk within the public boulevard; and iii. the owner shall make intersection improvements at the north-east corner of Strathallan Wood and Bathurst Street to include curb extensions/bump-outs to increase pedestrian safety; c. the owner has addressed the outstanding items relating to servicing outlined in the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services dated March 3, 2014; d. the owner has entered into any necessary agreements and has provided financial securities to secure any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, identified in the information required by condition 3.c. above, to support the development, prior to the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; and e. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City. Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 17, 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 the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations 1, 2 and 3 contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Attachment 2, and Appendix "A" to Confidential Attachment 2, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to privilege.