Toronto City Council
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MM8.9adopted
The Toronto Islands are a jewel in the heart of Canada's largest metropolis. In addition to being home to hundreds of residents, they represent a significant destination for residents and visitors from across our City, providing a way to enjoy and respect the natural environment, mere minutes from downtown. The Toronto Islands are a sanctuary for all of us. As with countless areas across our Province, our country and indeed around the entire world, the realities of the climate crisis continue to unfold in our City. We are seeing a rise in severe storms, record-breaking water levels in Lake Ontario, and seasonal weather conditions that not only endanger our communities, but cause significant damage to infrastructure each and every year. This growing crisis has been acutely felt on the Toronto Islands. In 2017, the Islands experienced a significant flooding event as a result of the highest Lake Ontario levels on record. Large swaths of the Islands were submerged under water, causing them to be closed to the public for a significant portion of the season. There were impacts to local businesses and significant pressure on residents of the Islands. This year, we have again faced record-high Lake Ontario water levels. Since 2017, City staff have been working tirelessly to put in place immediate mitigation and response plans to protect the Islands, and the residential community. This season, over 30 water pumps were in place to remove water from across the Islands. More than 24,000 sandbags, including 30 metre bags, were installed in critical areas, including throughout the residential community. City staff worked around-the clock to protect and respond to the flooding event as it continued to change, and water levels continued to rise. Thanks to this work, and the around-the-clock efforts by the local community, the Islands remained open throughout this year's flooding event. However, with the highest Lake Ontairo levels on record measured during this year's event, there has been damage, and there will be impacts. In the era of a growing climate emergency, an annual sandbagging effort cannot be a long-term solution. Following the 2017 flooding event, the City partnered with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to both review conditions and plan for the future. Coming forward to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board on June 21, 2019, the project report will include: a Flood Characterization Report; Flood Risk Assessment Report; Flood Mapping; and critically, a Flood Mitigation Alternatives Report, which will evaluate structural options to mitigate flood risk in the long-term. The Toronto Islands Flood Characterization and Risk Assessment Project will characterize the lake-based flood hazard on the Toronto Islands, and will help facilitate an understanding of the community and infrastructure vulnerabilities, potential impacts and risk to residents and municipal assets, provide flood maps and response plan to supplement the City's Emergency Management Plan, as well as inform future structural and non-structural flood mitigation investments. Information from this project has been extremely helpful in responding to the current flood situation. The Flood Mitigation Report will outline several flood mitigation options in addition to the work already completed on the islands. It is critical that we consider the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's recommendations, and plan for next steps for long-term mitigation and protection of the Toronto Islands.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and other relevant City staff, to report to the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the substance and recommendations of the forthcoming Toronto and Region Conservation Authority report, expected at the June 21, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board, with respect to flood characterization, flood risk assessment, flooding mapping and flooding mitigation alternatives for the Lake Ontario watershed, including the Toronto Islands, and that such report include recommendations and next steps for long-term flooding mitigation and adaptation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and other relevant City staff, to report to the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the substance and recommendations of the forthcoming Toronto and Region Conservation Authority report, expected at the June 21, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board, with respect to flood characterization, flood risk assessment, flooding mapping and flooding mitigation alternatives for the Lake Ontario watershed, including the Toronto Islands, and that such report include recommendations and next steps for long-term flooding mitigation and adaptation.
CC8.10adopted
On August 18, 2017, the City received an application to amend the Zoning By-law for 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue to permit 28-storey (92 metre) tower and a 35-storey (112 metre) tower connected by a six storey base building. The proposed development would consist of 822 residential units and 261 parking spaces in two levels of underground parking. The resulting density would be 9.45 times the lot area. An associated Rental Housing Demolition application sought approval to demolish all three existing buildings on the subject lands containing 121 rental dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on December 21, 2017. In a report to City Council dated July 3, 2018, City Planning recommended opposition to the Appeal at the LPAT (the "Request for Directions"). City Planning concluded in the Request for Directions that the proposal was inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014, did not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, did not conform to the Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan, was inconsistent with Council-approved guidelines; did not fit within the existing and planned context along Broadway Avenue, did not provide an onsite park or sufficient onsite amenity space, and created adverse shadow impacts. City Council adopted the recommendations in the Request for Directions to oppose the Appeal, but to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues in the Request for Directions. On June 17, 2019, the applicant submitted a with prejudice revised development proposal for 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue (the "Settlement Offer"). The Settlement Offer proposes the development of a 33-storey (108.55 metre) tower and 21-storey (76.9 metre) tower connected by a 4- to 8-storey base building. The proposed development would consist of 751 residential units, including 121 rental replacement units and 50 affordable units to be provided at 100 Broadway Avenue. The development would have a total gross floor area of 46, 531 square metres and a density of 8.2 times the lot area. Underground vehicular parking would be shared with the residents at 100 Broadway Avenue, and accessed via a driveway on Redpath Avenue, along with loading and servicing located underground. A vehicular driveway onto the site from Broadway Avenue would provide visitor drop off and pick up on the east side of the site to the middle connecting building element. In addition, a midblock pedestrian connection would be provided along the east property line from Broadway Avenue and extending to the north property line. Privately owned, publicly accessible space would be provided along the west, south and east property lines. The revised drawings are attached as Appendix "A" to this report. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the LPAT hearing that is scheduled to commence July 29, 2019. 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 recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the 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 17, 2019 in Public Appendices A and B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor, City Council having also accepted the Settlement Offer as it relates to 100 Broadway and 223-233 Redpath Avenue, which is described and analyzed in Item CC8.11. 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 dated June 17, 2019 in Public Appendices A and B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council accept an off-site parkland dedication of 567.6 square metres at 100 Broadway Avenue, in satisfaction of the Applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, generally as shown in Public Appendix B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor, with the final location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the off-site parkland to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges for the design and construction by the Owner of above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the above base park improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution of $3,000,000.00 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 toward community services and facilities, local parkland acquisition and improvements, and/or public realm improvements within the vicinity of the subject property, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. the $3,000,000.00 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 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision to the date of payment; all cash contributions will be payable prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit; iii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 5.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; iv. an over-dedication of 86.1 square metres of parkland at 100 Broadway Avenue with the final location and configuration of the off-site parkland over-dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the off-site parkland over-dedication to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor; and v. the provision of fifty (50) new rental dwelling units at affordable rents in the building constructed on 100 Broadway Avenue, with a value of $3,000,000.00, as defined by the Official Plan, for a period of 15 years, beginning from the date of first occupancy, and offered to tenants in accordance with a Tenant Access Plan to ensure the benefit of the affordable units is linked to households in need of affordable housing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development if approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal: i. the above base improvements for the off-site parkland dedication referred in Part 3 above and the development charge credit referred to in Part 4 above; ii. the rental tenure for the 121 rental replacement units for at least 20 years, rents for the affordable and mid-range rental replacement units for at least 10 years, and an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all eligible tenants within the existing rental buildings at 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue that are proposed to be demolished as part of the development application, and any other related rental matters, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iii. a privately owned publicly accessible open space of not less than 988.4 square metres, as generally shown in Public Appendix B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, an easement along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the privately owned publicly accessible open space; and the Owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately owned publicly accessible open space and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately owned publicly accessible open space at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the privately owned publicly accessible open space shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City. 6. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including securing the affordable rental and replacement units, rents, tenant relocation and assistance plans and any other related rental matters for the rental dwelling units at 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue, and are in conformity with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. City Council has approved the rental housing demolition application 17 218847 NNY 25 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish the 121 existing rental dwelling units at 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue; c. the City has received an executed Section 37 Agreement securing the benefits outlined in Part 5 above and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the Subject Property; d. the Chief Engineer, and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has confirmed water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, and has received a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report, a Storm Water Management Report and Hydrogeological Report to the satisfaction of the Environmental Monitoring and Protection Unit of Toronto Water; e. the General Manager, Transportation Services has received a revised satisfactory Transportation Impact Study and a Transportation Demand Management Report; and f. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has received a revised pedestrian Wind Study, Shadow Study, Toronto Green Standards, Checklist, Urban Design Brief, and a full architectural package including site plan, landscape plans, elevations, sections and floor plans. 7. City Council defer making a decision at this time on Application 17 218847 NNY 25 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the 121 existing rental dwelling units at 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue and City Council instruct staff to report on the Section 111 Application to the North York Community Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for such lands and the other related lands at 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the 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 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 contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, 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 which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.10adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 548 Annette Street to operate under the name of The Regular. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is June 20, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 The Regular, 548 Annette Street, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor 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 The Regular, 548 Annette Street, 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.
CC8.11adopted
An application was submitted to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 to 225 Redpath Avenue to permit the construction of a 34-storey (107 metre) apartment building. The proposed building would contain a total of 329 residential dwellings units including 52 rental replacement dwelling units, and 120 square metres of non-residential uses. An application was also submitted under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, for the demolition of 52 residential rental units existing on site. The Zoning By-law amendment application was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timelines in the Planning Act. Pre-hearings were held at the OMB on January 11, 2017 and August 11, 2017, and a one day hearing was held on December 18, 2017. The OMB allowed the appeal in part and the zoning by-law amendments to permit the redevelopment of 100 Broadway Avenue and 223-225 Redpath Avenue were approved in principle, based on a settlement approved by City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017. The OMB's final order was withheld pending receipt of the final form of the zoning by-law amendments, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and confirmation of the following: a Section 37 agreement was executed between the City and the applicant; City Council has approved rental housing demolition application No. 15 231391 NNY 25 RH, under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to s. 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the 52 existing rental dwelling units located at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223-225 Redpath Avenue; City Council has approved a rental housing demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to s. 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the existing rental units located at 174-180 Broadway Avenue; the Chief Engineer, Engineering and Construction Services has received a satisfactory Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a satisfactory Hydrological Report from the Applicant; and the General Manager of Transportation Services has received a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study. These conditions remain to be satisfied, and as such the OMB, now continued at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") has not issued a final order. The applicant now wishes to revise the approved development proposal for 100 Broadway Avenue and 223-225 Redpath Avenue, as described in the with prejudice settlement offer attached as Appendix "A" to this report (the "Settlement Offer"). The applicant has secured additional rental properties at 227-233 Redpath Avenue which now form part of the revised development proposal. Revised drawings illustrating the revised development concept are attached as Appendix "B" to this report. On April 10, 2019, the LPAT conducted a further Pre-Hearing Conference with respect to the revised development concept, and scheduled another Pre-Hearing Conference for July 25, 2019. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the LPAT Pre-Hearing Conference that is scheduled for July 25, 2019. 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 recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the 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 17, 2019 in Public Appendices A and B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor, City Council having also accepted the Settlement Offer as it relates to 110, 114 and 120 Broadway Avenue, which is described and analyzed in Item CC8.10. 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 for 100 Broadway and 223-233 Redpath Avenue, set out in the Settlement Offer dated June 17, 2019 in Public Appendices A and B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council approve an off-site parkland dedication for a 148 square metre portion of a proposed park at 174 and 180 Broadway Avenue, in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act for 100 Broadway Avenue, 223 and 225 Redpath Avenue, with the final location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the off-site parkland to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council accept an off-site parkland dedication of 92.3 square metres at 100 Broadway Avenue, in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act for 227-233 Redpath Avenue, generally as shown in Public Attachment B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor, with the final location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the off-site parkland to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges for the design and construction by the Owner of above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the above base park improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution of $1,750,000.00 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 toward community services and facilities, local parkland acquisition and improvements, and/or public realm improvements within the vicinity of the subject property, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. the $1,750,000.00 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision to the date of payment; all cash contributions will be payable prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit; and iii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 6.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 b. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development if approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal: i. the above base park improvements for the off-site parkland dedications referred in Parts 3 and 4 above, along with the development charge credit referred to in Part 5 above; ii. the rental tenure for the 64 rental replacement units located at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223-233 Redpath Avenue for at least 20 years, rents for the affordable and mid-range rental replacement units for at least 10 years, and an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all eligible tenants within the existing rental buildings that are proposed to be demolished as part of the development application, and any other related rental matters, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iii. the rental tenure for the 260 replacement rental dwelling units located at 174, 180, 110, 114, 120 and 117-127 Broadway Avenue for at least 20 years, rents for the affordable and mid-range replacement units for at least 10 years, and an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all eligible tenants within the existing rental buildings that are proposed to be demolished as part of the off-site parkland dedication at 174 and 180 Broadway Avenue, and related development applications at the remainder of the listed addresses, and any other related rental matters, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. a privately owned publicly accessible open space of not less than 122 square metres, as generally shown in Public Appendix B to the report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, an easement along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the privately owned publicly accessible open space; and the Owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately owned publicly accessible open space and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately owned publicly accessible open space at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the privately owned publicly accessible open space shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City. 7. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law amendment until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including securing the rental replacement units, rents, tenant relocation and assistance plans and any other related rental matters for the rental dwelling units at 100, 110, 114, 120, 117-127, 174 and 180 Broadway Avenue and 223-233 Redpath Avenue, and are in conformity with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. City Council has approved the rental housing demolition applications 15 231391 NNY 25 RH (100 Broadway Avenue), 19 142275 NNY 15 RH (223-233 Redpath Avenue), 17 218847 NNY 25 RH (110-120 Broadway Avenue) and 15 233435 STE 22 RH (117-127 Broadway Avenue) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; c. the City has received an executed Section 37 Agreement securing the benefits outlined in Part 6 above and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the Subject Property; d. the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has confirmed water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, and has received a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report, Storm Water Management Report, and Hydrogeological Report to the satisfaction of the Environmental Monitoring and Protection Unit of Toronto Water; e. the General Manager, Transportation Services has received a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study and Transportation Demand Management Report; and f. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has received a satisfactory Pedestrian Wind Study, Shadow Study, Toronto Green Standards Checklist; Urban Design Brief and a full Architectural package including, site plan, landscape plans, elevations, sections and floor plans. 8. City Council defer making a decision at this time on application 15 231391 NNY 25 RH (100 Broadway Avenue) and 19 142275 NNY 15 RH (223-233 Redpath Avenue) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the 64 existing rental dwelling units at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223-233 Redpath Avenue and instruct staff to report on the Section 111 Application to the North York Community Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for such lands and the other related lands at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223-233 Redpath Avenue. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the 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 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 contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, 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 which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.11adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1304 King Street West to operate under the name of Happy Coffee and Wine. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is June 17, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 Happy Coffee and Wine, 1304 King Street West, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor 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 Happy Coffee and Wine, 1304 King 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.
CC8.12adopted
The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's request for information about the legal implications of denying all road occupancy permits for development sites and forcing developers to build onsite, from its meeting on May 14 and 15, 2019. More time is needed to complete a report on the topic raised by Council.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council refer consideration of the matters originally requested with respect to the Legal Implications of Denying all Road Occupancy Permits for Development Sites to the November 7, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council refer consideration of the matters originally requested to the November 7, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
MM8.12adopted
EarlyON Centres provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating program where children can play and parents can connect. EarlyON programs provide free services for families and ensure that everyone regardless of financial capacity can have access to crucial services for children in their community. There are nearly 300 EarlyON Centres across the City of Toronto, including 77 in Toronto District School Board schools, and each provides important programs and supports to local families. EarlyON Centres offer free programs for parents and caregivers with children up to age six. Two weeks ago, families at Niagara Street Junior Public School received notice from the Toronto District School Board that the school's EarlyON Child and Family Centre will be closing at the end of this school year, on June 26, 2019. With increasing student enrollment at Niagara Street Junior Public School, there is no longer enough physical space in the building for the EarlyON Centre. For this coming September, that space is needed for classrooms. This means there is an urgent need to find a new space nearby to continue providing this service in the community. The Province of Ontario funds the EarlyON program, while the City acts as the service manager, such as with our licensed childcare system. It is critical that we work with the Toronto District School Board to find a new location for this service in the community.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to work with the Toronto District School Board and community partners and identify options for the replacement of the EarlyON program at Niagara Street Junior Public School and report back to the September 5, 2019 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with updates.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to work with the Toronto District School Board and community partners and identify options for the replacement of the EarlyON program at Niagara Street Junior Public School and report back to the September 5, 2019 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with updates.
CC8.13adopted
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 206 Russell Hill Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property at 206 Russell Hill Road contains a 2½-storey house form building dating to 1910 that is known historically as the William S. Hodgens House. In 2018, the property owner submitted an application for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to replace the existing house with a low-rise four-unit townhouse development. An application to demolish the existing house in order to facilitate the development of this property was submitted in April 2019 (2019 141774 DEM 00 DM). The demolition permit has not been issued due to the absence of a permit for a replacement building as per the City's Residential Demolition Control By-law. On May 15, 2019 an application to build a new single family dwelling was submitted. In order to prevent the demolition of the William S. Hodgens House, City Council must state its intention to designate this property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Following research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the property at 206 Russell Hill Road merits designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. The inclusion of the property at 206 Russell Hill Road on the City's Heritage Register and its designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act would identify all of the property's cultural heritage values and heritage attributes. Properties on the Heritage Register will be maintained and conserved in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Designation enables City Council to review applications to the site, enforce heritage property stands and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council include the property at 206 Russell Hill Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 206 Russell Hill Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 206 Russell Hill Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 22, 2019) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 206 Russell Hill Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 206 Russell Hill Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 206 Russell Hill Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 22, 2019) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.
MM8.13adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1832 Bloor Street West to operate under the name of Vito 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 licence without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is June 19, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 Vito Pizza and Pasta, 1832 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, seconded 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 Vito Pizza and Pasta, 1832 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.
MM8.14adopted
On June 4, 2019, the City of Toronto's Resiliency Office released its first Resilience Strategy in preparation for the threats of climate change facing the City. https://www.toronto.ca/ext/digital_comm/pdfs/resilience-office/toronto-resilience-strategy.pdf Toronto is the second Canadian city and the 62nd city internationally to join the 100 Resilient Cities Initiative. Toronto's Resilience Strategy provides a framework, unique to and for Toronto, with guidelines, goals, and targets in three key focus areas: A - People and Neighbourhoods, B - Infrastructure, and C - Leading a Resilient City. The Strategy will be integrated with the existing Environment and Energy Division's TransformTO carbon emission reduction initiative, and the Strategy will embed "long-term climate and sustainability practices into how we do things and that will allow us to adapt to an uncertain, changing climate" as population, temperature, and floodwaters continue to surge. The Strategy outlines the imperative to interweave equity and diversity into municipal governance in the movement for climate resilience, as well as highlights a relevant section which calls on the City to "Institutionalize resilience into the City's decision-making and take leadership on resilience" (Goal C4). The institutionalization of resilience is important for City Council to adopt and commit to in order to ensure that this vision and strategy will effectively safeguard and strengthen our City against the threat of climate change. As civil servants and changemakers working on City Council, we have an obligation and an accountability to collectively prepare our City for what is to come. We call upon Council to apply a positive and constructive lens of sustainability and climate resilience to City documents. We are seeking to introduce a "resiliency strategy section" to City documents (budget notes, reports, proposals, motions, etc.) which will spur their authors to consider the alignment of their action with the action points of our Resilience Strategy. This will ensure that its focus areas and targets are being encompassed in all initiatives of all divisions by all staff, and will be the most effective way of streamlining resilience in Toronto, starting from the ground up.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council commit to "Institutionalize resilience into the City's decision-making and take leadership on resilience" and that the City Manager "embed resilience as a practice across the City and its partners" as outlined in Action C4.1 (pages 143-144 of the Resilience Strategy) as a first step in implementation of the Resilience Strategy. 2. City Council request the City Manager to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in September 2019 on a plan of action to further publicize and promote the Resilience Strategy. 3. Cty Council request the City Manager to extend an invitation for the Resilience Exhibit, curated by Assistant Professor Fadi Masoud and exhibited at the University of Toronto John H. Daniels School of Architecture, Landscape and Design, to be exhibited in the rotunda or public viewing area at City Hall, the Civic Centres and Metro Hall to further profile the City of Toronto's Resilience Strategy. 4. City Council request the City Manager to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the third quarter of 2019 on how staff will: a. apply the lens of resilience to budget notes, infrastructure and development services notes, community and social services notes, and relevant new initiatives brought forward; and b. track, and report to City Council on, the implementation of the recommendations in the Resilience Strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council commit to "Institutionalize resilience into the City's decision-making and take leadership on resilience" and that the City Manager "embed resilience as a practice across the City and its partners" as outlined in Action C4.1 (pages 143-144 of the Resilience Strategy) as a first step in implementation of the Resilience Strategy. 2. City Council request the City Manager to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in September 2019 on a plan of action to further publicize and promote the Resilience Strategy. 3. Cty Council request the City Manager extend an invitation for the Resilience Exhibit, curated by Assistant Professor Fadi Masoud and exhibited at the University of Toronto John H. Daniels School of Architecture, Landscape and Design, to be exhibited in the rotunda or public viewing area at City Hall, the Civic Centres and Metro Hall to further profile the City of Toronto's Resilience Strategy. 4. City Council request the City Manager to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the third quarter of 2019 on how staff will: a. apply the lens of resilience to budget notes, infrastructure and development services notes, community and social services notes, and relevant new initiatives brought forward; and b. track, and report to City Council on, the implementation of the recommendations in the Resilience Strategy.
MM8.15adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1398 Queen Street West to operate under the name of Queen Street Espresso. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is June 19, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 Queen Street Espresso, 1398 Queen Street West, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor 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 Queen Street Espresso, 1398 Queen 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.
MM8.16adopted
On June 5, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued two Notices of Decision under the Planning Act approving Official Plan Amendment 405 (Yonge- Eglinton Secondary Plan) and Official Plan Amendment 406 (Downtown Plan) with significant modifications. The Minister's approval is in effect and not subject to appeal. The decisions made significant changes to both Secondary Plans. A number of the modifications made by the Province refer to "community benefits" as set out in the applicable legislative framework. These modifications relate to the recently passed Bill 108 that received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. Given the significance of the approved modifications to both Official Plan Amendments and the continued uncertainty regarding Bill 108 in the absence of the respective implementing regulations, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning is requested to report directly to the July 16 and 17, 2019 meeting of City Council to outline the modifications to each Official Plan Amendment, the effect of the modifications, and the associated potential impact of Bill 108.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report directly to the July 16 and 17, 2019 meeting of City Council on: a. the effect of the Province's decisions on Official Plan Amendments 405 (Yonge-Eglinton) and 406 (Downtown), including a summary of the modifications to the respective Official Plan Amendments; and b. the potential impact of the Province's decisions including an assessment of the potential impacts associated with Bill 108 on the Secondary Plans.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report directly to the July 16 and 17, 2019 meeting of City Council on: a. the effect of the Province's decisions on Official Plan Amendments 405 (Yonge-Eglinton) and 406 (Downtown), including a summary of the modifications to the respective Official Plan Amendments; and b. the potential impact of the Province's decisions including an assessment of the potential impacts associated with Bill 108 on the Secondary Plans.
MM8.17adopted
This Motion seeks authority to increase the total project cost for the Sports Fields FY2018-2020 sub-project in the 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget by $0.124 million to include improvements to the MacGregor Playground ball diamond. MacGregor Playground is a 1.4 hectare City park containing a ball diamond, playground, basketball court, fire pit and splash pad. In October of 2018, construction of a condominium building at 138 St. Helen's Avenue, directly to the north of the ball diamond, was completed. In May of 2019, Parks, Forestry and Recreation began receiving complaints of baseballs hitting the building (windows, walls and patios) of the condominium. There has been growing conflict between permit holders of the ball diamond and residents of the building. The existing ball diamond has functioned at this location for more than 40 years. Parks, Forestry and Recreation has no plans to remove the current use, but instead will mitigate the impacts of the ball diamond on the residential building to the north. This request will increase the total project cost and 2019 cash flow for the Sports Fields FY2018-2020 sub-project by $0.124 million for the construction of a fence to safely protect the residents of the building from the ball diamond users with funding from a Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu. The preliminary design will include the planting of a row of mature trees between the property line and the new fence.
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 Sports Fields FY2018-2020 sub-project in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, in the amount of $0.124 million, increasing the total project cost from $1.000 million to $1.124 million and 2019 cash flow from $0.628 million to $0.752 million with funding from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 138 St. Helen's Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4200482) for improvements to the MacGregor Playground ball diamond.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the Sports Fields FY2018-2020 sub-project in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, in the amount of $0.124 million, increasing the total project cost from $1.000 million to $1.124 million and 2019 cash flow from $0.628 million to $0.752 million with funding from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 138 St. Helen's Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4200482) for improvements to the MacGregor Playground ball diamond.
MM8.18adopted
Section 45(9) funds have been secured and received in the development at 1636 Dundas Street West to be allocated to conduct a traffic study for the surrounding neighborhood with any remaining funds to be directed to local parks improvements. Transportation Services staff advise that at the current moment a traffic study is not required. This Motion seeks to contribute $8,000 of these Section 45(9) funds to help Shirley Street Junior Public School meet their construction timelines and begin building a new playground. The current playground is too small and is inadequate for the needs of the students at the school and in the wider community. In the absence of a City playground nearby, the Shirley Street Junior Public School grounds serve that purpose for the wider community. The Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by 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 Use Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program (NP2161) by $8,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits related to a development at 1636 Dundas Street West (Source Account: XR3028-4500055) to fund the Toronto District School Board for the Shirley Street Junior Public School Playground Project. 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the walkway improvements at Shirley Street Junior Public School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program (NP2161) by $8,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits related to a development at 1636 Dundas Street West (Source Account: XR3028-4500055) to fund the Toronto District School Board for the Shirley Street Junior Public School Playground Project. 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the walkway improvements at Shirley Street Junior Public School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
MM8.19adopted
This Motion seeks to release $2,200 in Section 37 funds to Heritage Toronto for a heritage plaque commemorating the life of Sam Richardson. The plaque is proposed to be installed at Central Technical School. Born in Toronto in 1919, Sam Richardson was a gifted track-and-field athlete. His great grandparents had been enslaved in the United States and fled to Canada through the Underground Railroad. In the 1930s, he attended Central Technical School on Harbord Street where he excelled in track-and field and played with the football and rugby teams. In 1934, he represented Canada at the British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) in London, England where he won both gold and silver medals. In 1935, he jumped 24',11'' in the broad jump, setting a Canadian outdoor record that remained unbeaten until 1965. Richardson was a member of the Canadian 1936 Olympics team in Berlin, in Nazi Germany. His participation, along with that of another young black Canadian athlete, Phil Edwards, was both controversial and courageous. In Berlin, Richardson befriended and competed against American Jesse Owens in the 4x100 metre relay race. He also took part in the triple and long jump competitions. Returning to Toronto, Richardson pursued a successful career at the CBC as a set builder. He was inducted in to the Canadian Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in 1978 and mentored young athletes throughout his life. He passed away in 1989. The enacting By-law for the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street states that 3 years following the date of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the monies may be redirected at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, toward a range of local community benefits including heritage related improvements in the vicinity of the lot. The By-law came into full force and effect on July 9, 2015 and the three years have passed. Accordingly, the funds that have been secured from the development at 231 College Street can now be used for heritage related improvements in the vicinity of the site. As Heritage Toronto is a directly funded City agency and not considered an "outside party", no undertaking is required to be signed by Heritage Toronto governing the use of the funds and financial reporting.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto by $2,200.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700836), for the production and installation of a Heritage Plaque commemorating the life of Sam Richardson (Cost Centre: HG 0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto by $2,200.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700836), for the production and installation of a Heritage Plaque commemorating the life of Sam Richardson (Cost Centre: HG 0001).
MM8.20adopted
Authority is being sought to release Section 37 funds to St. James Cathedral for exterior heritage lighting of this historic site, located at 106 King Street East. In 2011, the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto was completed, which included a lighting vision for the historic heart of the City, and opportunities to use night time lighting design to highlight architectural details. St. James Cathedral was identified as a site of particular importance and prominence in the lighting plan. Enhancement of this building is part of a strategy to highlight the heritage of the City, and to support the continued development of St. Lawrence and the Old Town as a tourist destination. The cathedral is an iconic heritage building and was a project that the late Councillor McConnell had championed as part of the revitalization of the adjacent St. James Park. On July 23, 2018, City Council permitted the release of $315,000 in funds to this lighting project. Following the St. James Cathedral tendering this project out, it was determined that the secured funds, which included $75,000 from the Cathedral itself, were significantly higher than had been estimated by the Cathedral's lighting consultant due to a miscalculation of material costs. To proceed with the original amount would mean that not only the lighting on the cathedral would be suboptimal, it would reduce the amount of additional lighting at grade. The design will recognize the historic importance of the building, and will enhance the façade and the historical character of the site. In particular, the design will highlight the architecture, address major entry points, and illuminate specific and historic features of the site. St. James Cathedral, in addition to its charitable activities, provides a de facto extension of St. James Park despite itself not being parkland. The cathedral permits their grounds to be used by residents with pets, as there is an abundance in the area but no current or planned dog run in St. James Park. Given current safety issues in the Downtown East, increasing the amount of light at grade would be highly beneficial to public safety and would complement Phase 2 of the St. James Park revitalization that will begin this year. Funds have been secured through Section 37 and 45(9) benefits from various developments in proximity to the Cathedral for the purpose of implementing the Heritage Interpretation Master Plan for Old Town Toronto and/or the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto. These funds have been received by the City.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $495,000.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of forwarding funds to The Churchwardens of The Cathedral Church of St. James, for the installation of heritage lighting at St. James Cathedral (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 and 45(9) community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. 108-116 George Street and 234 Adelaide Street East, secured for improvements to the lighting in St. James Park, in the amount of $4,468.41 (Source Account: XR3026-3700016); b. 105 George Street and 252 Adelaide Street East, secured for the implementation of the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto, in the amount of $14,466.53 (Source Account: XR3028-4500093); c. 20 to 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East, secured for the implementation of Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto, in the amount of $103,343.76 (Source Account: XR3026-3700825); and d. 177-197 Front Street East, secured for secured for the implementation of Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto, in the amount of $372,721.30 (Source Account: XR3026-3700942). 2. City Council forward the $495,000 to The Churchwardens of The Cathedral Church of St. James, subject to the Churchwardens signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $495,000.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of forwarding funds to The Churchwardens of The Cathedral Church of St. James, for the installation of heritage lighting at St. James Cathedral (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 and 45(9) community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. 108-116 George Street and 234 Adelaide Street East, secured for improvements to the lighting in St. James Park, in the amount of $4,468.41 (Source Account: XR3026-3700016); b. 105 George Street and 252 Adelaide Street East, secured for the implementation of the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto, in the amount of $14,466.53 (Source Account: XR3028-4500093); c. 20 to 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East, secured for the implementation of Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto, in the amount of $103,343.76 (Source Account: XR3026-3700825); and d. 177-197 Front Street East, secured for secured for the implementation of Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto, in the amount of $372,721.30 (Source Account: XR3026-3700942) 2. City Council forward the $495,000 to The Churchwardens of The Cathedral Church of St. James, subject to the Churchwardens signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM8.21adopted
This Motion seeks to release $21,461.74 in Section 37 funds to Heritage Toronto for a heritage plaque commemorating the history of Taddle Creek. One of Toronto's "lost rivers" Taddle Creek sprang from the Davenport Ridge (the shoreline of ancient Lake Iroquois), flowed southeasterly from Wychwood Park through the campus of the University of Toronto, and emptied into Lake Ontario near present-day Front and Parliament Streets. Taddle Creek played an essential role in the livelihood of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinabe Indigenous peoples who lived on the land of what is now Toronto. The creek and its tributaries teemed with fish; its lush vegetation provided abundant food and plentiful wildlife. Today, buried Taddle Creek runs through the treaty lands and territory of the Mississauga and the Credit First Nation. When Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe established the Town of York in 1793, the creek provided water for its first industries and drinking water for European settlers. In the 17th century, settlers established farms close to the creek and its tributaries. The easy availability of water led to industrialization along the creek. Taddle Creek formed the ravine that became Philosopher's Walk on the University of Toronto Campus. South of Hoskin Street, a dam created the picturesque McCaul's Pond in the 1860s (now the site of Hart House Green). During spring and summer students picked wildflowers, chased butterflies, and fished for trout. In wintertime, they skated on the pond and tobogganed down its banks. As the City grew, industrial and residential waste was dumped in Taddle Creek, resulting in water contamination that endangered public health. This led to the burial of the creek and its diversion into sewer that emptied into Lake Ontario. By 1884, the McCaul's Pond was drained and the creek was entirely buried. Today, the buried Taddle Creek continues to flow through the City, regularly flooding homes and the foundations of downtown buildings. Few traces of the river remain save for a portion of a shallow ravine on Philosopher's Walk south of Bloor Street. The only part of the creek above ground is the pond in the Wychwood Park Heritage Conversation District, north of Davenport Road. This commemorative plaque will be installed at the southeast corner of Bloor Street and Queen's Park Crescent East (pending permit approval). Readers will be facing the buried path of Taddle Creek and a map of its course will aid with wayfinding and interpretation. As Heritage Toronto is a directly funded City agency and not considered an outside party, no undertaking is required to be signed by Heritage Toronto governing the use of the funds and financial reporting.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto by $21,461.74 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 1 Bedford Road and 230 - 244 Bloor Street West (with $6,788.56 from Source Account: XR3026-3700001 and $14,673.18 from Source Account XR3026-3700002), for the production and installation of a Heritage Plaque a heritage plaque commemorating the history of Taddle Creek.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto by $21,461.74 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development 1 Bedford Road and 230 - 244 Bloor Street West (with $6,788.56 from Source Account: XR3026-3700001 and $14,673.18 from Source Account XR3026-3700002), for the production and installation of a Heritage Plaque a heritage plaque commemorating the history of Taddle Creek.
MM8.22adopted
The City is working with Fife House Foundation Inc. (Fife House), a non-profit organization providing safe housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, to acquire and renovate the property at 9 Huntley Street for the purpose of creating new transitional housing. Fife House, an internationally recognized leader in HIV/AIDS supportive housing initiatives, was originally founded by a group of concerned community members. Led by Mary Anne Shaw, they were inspired by the story of George Fife, a local lawyer who lost his struggle with AIDS. This group recognized the urgent need in Toronto for supportive housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. On February 10, 1988, they established Fife House as a charitable organization to begin to fill this need. Today Fife House provides 80 percent of the supportive housing and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto. The Fife House model of service delivery now spans the full spectrum of housing options including, but not limited to, residential programs, rent subsidy programs, homeless outreach, transitional housing and support for those aging with HIV. Fife House is set to establish a transitional housing program in a City of Toronto property at 9 Huntley Street. The organization has entered into a 20-year lease agreement with the City of Toronto, with a mandate to provide transitional housing to 20 people for 9 to 18 month periods. Program clients will be people who are in emergency shelters or accessing the emergency shelter system. Their program will provide clients with integrated housing support, intensive case management and a clinical team focused on individualized service and care planning. Fife House has partnered with the City of Toronto Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, among other partners, for operational funding. Funding for the acquisition and renovation is comprised of a combination of Federal, Provincial and City funding, along with fundraising efforts by Fife House. Additional funding is required for capital improvements to the property. The roof at 9 Huntley is a slate roof, over 25 years old, has failing shingles and is in need of replacement. There is significant repair and replacement work needed for the exterior wood windows, trim and door frames soffit and facia. There is protective paint work that needs to be done, siding on the south end of the building's 1988 addition that must be replaced, and waterproofing repair and/or replacement to the east side foundation of the original building and possibly 1998 addition. The estimate for the proposed work is $105,000.00 Authority is being sought to increase the Approved 2019 Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $105,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits to provide one-time funding for capital improvements to Fife House to supplement fundraising efforts for the 9 Huntley Street renovation. Sufficient Section 37 funds to fulfill this Motion have been secured and received by the City from the development at 387-403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street for the purposes of capital improvements of existing or the creation of new community and/or cultural space in the Ward.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, Account CHS045-01, by $105,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 387-403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700896) for the purpose of providing funds to Fife House Foundation Inc. for capital improvements to 9 Huntley Street. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $105,000 from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds), referred to in Part 1 above, to Fife House Foundation Inc.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, Account CHS045-01, by $105,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 387-403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700896) for the purpose of providing funds to Fife House Foundation Inc. for capital improvements to 9 Huntley Street. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $105,000 from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds), referred to in Part 1 above, to Fife House Foundation Inc.
MM8.23adopted
On June 3, 2019, Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was released: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/. The National Inquiry's Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada's staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people. 2,286 survivors, family members, experts, and knowledge-keepers participated in the Truth Gathering Process that formed the basis of the findings of the report. They spoke of multigenerational and intergenerational trauma and marginalization in the form of poverty, insecure housing, and barriers to education, employment, health care, and other social supports and services. The report outlines 231 individual Calls for Justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries, and all Canadians. The City of Toronto has a responsibility to act and to take a collaborative role in implementing recommendations within the purview of the City and in partnership with Indigenous communities, all levels of government, and other relevant stakeholders. This is one aspect of a larger role and responsibility for the City, Council, Mayor and Staff to consider with respect to improving the quality of life for Indigenous people living in Toronto and in the spirit of the City of Toronto's Statement of Commitments to Aboriginal People (https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accessibility-human-rights/indigenous-affairs-office/commitments-to-indigenous-peoples/) and more broadly the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and 94 Calls to Action (https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/97ba-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Commission-Calls-to-Action.pdf).
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Mayor, the City Manager and the Manager, Indigenous Affairs Office, in partnership with relevant staff and the Indigenous community, including the Aboriginal Affairs Committee and the broader Indigenous community, to consult on the role and responsibilities of the municipal government in the action in hand implementation of recommendations of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and that the City Manager report back to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor, the City Manager and the Manager, Indigenous Affairs Office, in partnership with relevant staff and the Indigenous community, including the Aboriginal Affairs Committee and the broader Indigenous community, to consult on the role and responsibilities of the municipal government in the action in hand implementation of recommendations of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and that the City Manager report back to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
MM8.24adopted
Con-nois-seur Wine Imports Inc. has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 87 Wade Avenue to operate under the name Con-nois-seur Wine Imports (the "Premises"). The Application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of 35 patrons. There is no proposed licenced outdoor seating. The Premises is in proximity to 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 April 21, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 87 Wade Avenue operating under the name Con-nois-seur Wine Imports, 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 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 Paula Fletcher, 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 87 Wade Avenue operating under the name Con-nois-seur Wine Imports, 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 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.
MM8.25adopted
Grey Tiger Ltd. has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to expand an existing liquor licence by adding an outdoor licensed area for the premises at 1190 Bloor Street West operating as Grey Tiger (the "Premises"). The application is for the addition of an outdoor area on the City boulevard with a proposed capacity of 8 patrons. There is no proposed expansion of the licensed indoor area. 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 the licensed outdoor area 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 expansion application. This application 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 May 24, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 expansion application to add an outdoor licenced area for 1190 Bloor Street West operating under the name Grey Tiger, 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 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 Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the expansion application to add an outdoor licenced area for 1190 Bloor Street West operating under the name Grey Tiger, 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 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.
MM8.26adopted
2296072 Ontario Inc. has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 1550 Dundas Street West to operate under the name The Good Fork (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of 85 patrons. There is no proposed licensed 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 June 10, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 1550 Dundas Street West operating under the name The Good Fork, 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 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 Paula Fletcher, 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 1550 Dundas Street West operating under the name The Good Fork, 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 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.
MM8.27adopted
The Applicants have submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 1262 St. Clair Avenue West to operate under the name Uai Pizzeria and Restaurant (the "Premises"). The Application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of 30 patrons. There is no proposed licensed 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 May 21, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 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 1262 St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Uai Pizzeria and Restaurant, 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 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 Paula Fletcher, 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 1262 St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Uai Pizzeria and Restaurant, 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 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.
MM8.28adopted
On the night of September 15, 2012 an SUV drove to a Shell station at Roselawn Avenue and Marlee Avenue, where Jayesh Prajapati was working as a gas attendant. The driver of the vehicle filled up with $112.85 worth of gas before driving away without paying. Jayesh tried to stop him, but was callously hit and dragged by the vehicle for 78 metres down Roselawn Avenue where he died. Jayesh Prajapati was a newcomer to Canada and a great friend of the community. Naming this section of the Beltline, which is close to the Shell Station where Jayesh worked, would honour and respect his memory and leave a legacy for his widow and son. This would serve as a good reminder to the local residents who live and work in the community of the kindness that Jayesh bestowed on everyone who knew him.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the North York Community Council on the feasibility of naming an extension of the York Beltline, from Marlee Avenue to the Allen Expressway, in memory of Jayesh Prajapati, including the installation of the appropriate signage.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the North York Community Council on the feasibility of naming an extension of the York Beltline, from Marlee Avenue to the Allen Expressway, in memory of Jayesh Prajapati, including the installation of the appropriate signage.
MM8.29adopted
Section 37 funds have been secured and received in the development at 9 Tippett Road and 525 Wilson Avenue to be allocated for a range of community services and facilities, including funds to secure capital improvements to City assets or community facilities, in the vicinity of the Lands. This Motion seeks to contribute $110,000 of these Section 37 funds to help Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School meet their construction timelines and begin building a new, accessible playground. The current playground is too small and is inadequate for the special needs students at the school and in the wider community. The new equipment will allow children of all abilities to participate in recreational activities. In the absence of a City playground nearby, the Dublin Heights school grounds will serve that purpose for the wider community. The Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by 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 Use Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the local Councillor.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program (NP2161) by $110,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to a development at 9 Tippett Road and 525 Wilson Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700923) to fund the Toronto District School Board for the Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School Accessible Playground Project. 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 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 walkway improvements at Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program (NP2161) by $110,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to a development at 9 Tippett Road and 525 Wilson Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700923) to fund the Toronto District School Board for the Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School Accessible Playground Project. 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 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 walkway improvements at Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.