Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 77 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM8.30adopted
Local air quality in Ward 5 York South-Weston has been an issue in the community for many years. While the initial focus of these concerns was related to odours from industrial and manufacturing uses, including abattoirs, the community is growing increasingly concerned regarding the effect the emissions from these facilities are having on the environment and the possible risk to their health and well-being. With the responsibility for enforcement related to odour and pollutants falling under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the City of Toronto, through its ChemTRAC program, has recognized the importance of public awareness. As through this program, businesses exceeding certain emissions thresholds must report annually to the City, it is prudent that we ensure they are doing so. Employment lands in Ward 5 are located in close proximity to sensitive land uses, including residential homes. While these uses are permitted, it is important that we have a clear understanding of how the emissions from these uses are affecting the local environment, and the possible impacts to public health.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy, and in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health (within mandate and budget), to conduct a Local Air Quality study of Ward 5, York South-Weston and report on the findings to the Board of Health and the Infrastructure and Environment Committee following completion of the study. 2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to undertake a review of industrial operations in Ward 5, York South-Weston to determine compliance with the reporting requirements of the City's ChemTRAC program and report the findings to the Board of Health. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to: a. undertake a comprehensive water quality assessment of Lavender Creek with testing of storm water outfalls into the Creek for suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, metals, nutrients and other organic compounds; b. trace back to a point source(s) if the Sewers By-law limits are found to be exceeded; c. take regulatory action if required; and d. report the findings to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. 4. City Council request the City Manager to form an inter-divisional and intergovernmental working group to develop a coordinated strategy, in consultation with the Councillor, Ward 5, York South-Weston, community stakeholders and business owners to address negative impacts that the employment uses in the Rockcliffe-Smythe area and the asphalt plant, and recovery facility located at 103-111 Ingram Drive are having on the communities within which they are located.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy, and in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health (within mandate and budget), to conduct a Local Air Quality study of Ward 5, York South-Weston and report on the findings to the Board of Health and the Infrastructure and Environment Committee following completion of the study. 2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to undertake a review of industrial operations in Ward 5, York South-Weston to determine compliance with the reporting requirements of the City's ChemTRAC program and report the findings to the Board of Health. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to: a. undertake a comprehensive water quality assessment of Lavender Creek with testing of storm water outfalls into the Creek for suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, metals, nutrients and other organic compounds; b. trace back to a point source(s) if the Sewers By-law limits are found to be exceeded; c. take regulatory action if required; and d. report the findings to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. 4. City Council request the City Manager to form an inter-divisional and intergovernmental working group to develop a coordinated strategy, in consultation with the Councillor, Ward 5, York South-Weston, community stakeholders and business owners to address negative impacts that the employment uses in the Rockcliffe-Smythe area and the asphalt plant, and recovery facility located at 103-111 Ingram Drive are having on the communities within which they are located.
MM8.31adopted
When By-law 546-2019 was enacted by City Council at its meeting on March 27 and 28, 2019 for the Zoning By-law Amendment for the development at 30 Tippett Road, the Bill submitted to Council, in error, did not contain the provisions for the community benefits to be provided to the City under Section 37 of the Planning Act, including Schedule A to By-law 546-2019. Therefore, an amendment to By-law 546-2019 is required in order to add these provisions. This is an urgent matter as the Section 37 provisions need to be added to By-law 546-2019 prior to the issuance of a building permit for the development.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a By-law to amend By-law 546-2019, a site specific amendment to the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, with respect to the lands known municipally as 30 Tippett Road, as set out in the attachment to Motion MM8.31. 2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised by-law are minor, in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed minor amendment to the Zoning By-law. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft amending By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council enact a By-law to amend By-law 546-2019, a site specific amendment to the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, with respect to the lands known municipally as 30 Tippett Road, as set out in the attachment to Motion MM8.31. 2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised by-law are minor, in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed minor amendment to the Zoning By-law. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft amending By-law as may be required.
MM8.32adopted
Former City Councillor Michael Feldman held office for 18 years in York Centre. Before being elected to City Council in 1992, Mr. Feldman was a successful businessman who founded Teela Data Management, a company specializing in real estate information. During his time as City Councillor, Mr. Feldman served as Deputy Mayor. He was a champion for local and City-wide issues. He was also a chair of the Metro Housing Development Corporation, a public housing agency serving the municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, whose constituent municipalities would form the merged City of Toronto after 1997. In York Centre, Mr. Feldman is known for championing and raising funds for the colourful mural on the wall of the 401 at the southeast corner of Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue. His vision for the City has been inspired by European traditions, such as the idea of creating bicycle lanes that are truly separated from lanes for motorized vehicles. He always visualized a City in which pedestrians can walk along streets in York Centre and look through the windows of local businesses, as they can in many downtown areas. The Wilson Heights Parkette sits in the heart of Bathurst Manor where much of Mr. Feldman's work was directed. There are currently two Wilson Heights Parkettes which usually causes confusion so this renaming is fitting.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider the feasibility of renaming the Wilson Heights Parkette to Michael Feldman Park as well as installing the appropriate signage and report back to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider the feasibility of renaming the Wilson Heights Parkette to Michael Feldman Park as well as installing the appropriate signage and report back to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the North York Community Council.
MM8.33adopted
Born in 1928, Eliezer Wiesel is widely known as a vibrant representative of the Jewish community that worked most of his life on behalf of oppressed people around the world. As an author, storyteller and teacher, Elie Wiesel conveyed his personal experience of the Holocaust, defending human rights and spreading peace around the world. During Second World War, his family was imprisoned at Auschwitz when Elie was just 15 years old. There, Elie Wiesel endured the horrors of Nazism and saw his parents and younger sister perish at the concentration camps. The scaring experiences led Elie Wiesel to write the million copy selling book La Nuit (Night). Translated into 30 different languages, the book became a powerful narrative of the horrors committed by the Nazis in Europe against the Jewish community. Elie Wiesel's subsequent efforts to defend and voice the oppressed around the world, earned him becoming the Chair of the United States President's Commission on the Holocaust, and later Founding Chair of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. His work earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Medal of Liberty Award, the United States Congressional Gold Metal, the rank of Grand-Croix in the French Legion of Honor and Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. Along with his wife, Elie Wiesel established The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity building the base for a new platform for the discussion of ethical issues affecting humanity as a whole. Elie Weisel was a Judaic Studies and Humanities professor and his more than 40 publications were the reason for numerous awards, including the Grand Prize for Literature from the City of Paris and the Prix Medicis. An award on his name, The Elie Wiesel Award recognizes internationally prominent individuals whose actions have advanced the Museum's vision of a world where people confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Previously known as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Award and renamed for inaugural recipient Elie Wiesel, it is the Museum's highest honor. The numerous Jewish schools and Synagogues in the prominently Jewish Clanton Park community frequently educate future youth about the importance of Elie Wiesel's work. The community would then be honored to have such an important park renamed after a human rights champion like Elie Wiesel.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider the feasibility of renaming Clanton Park to Elie Wiesel Park as well as install the appropriate signage and report back to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the North York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider the feasibility of renaming Clanton Park to Elie Wiesel Park as well as install the appropriate signage and report back to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the North York Community Council.
MM8.34adopted
Ceremonial Street Dedication For Raptors Way - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
After 24 years, this Toronto Raptors team has made NBA history by clinching our first championship win. This historic playoff run galvanized and united not only Toronto, but all of Canada, bringing together fans from coast to coast to coast. The victory itself and the events surrounding it will inspire Torontonians, especially young people, for years to come. Throughout this season and the playoffs, the fans have proven they are the best in the NBA and tireless in their support of the Raptors. We saw that support shine in Jurassic Park outside the Scotiabank Arena. We want to honour the Raptors and their fans with a ceremonial dedication of Bremner Boulevard from York Street to Lakeshore Boulevard West as Raptors Way. This will recognize this first historic championship and show the City's sincere appreciation to the team.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council ceremonially dedicate Bremner Boulevard, from York Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, in honour of the Toronto Raptors. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to alter the street name signs on Bremner Boulevard, from York Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Raptors Way" and in the colour red. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to seek rights and ownership authority to use the Raptors logo and font on the sign. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to make efforts to install this signage as soon as possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council ceremonially dedicate Bremner Boulevard, from York Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, in honour of the Toronto Raptors. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to alter the street name signs on Bremner Boulevard, from York Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, to reflect both the official street name and the ceremonial name "Raptors Way" and in the colour red. 3.City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to seek rights and ownership authority to use the Raptors logo and font on the sign. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to make efforts to install this signage as soon as possible.
MM8.35adopted
The film, television and digital media industry is a major economic driver for Toronto, and contributes to the vitality, prosperity and creativity of our City. In 2018, the industry achieved a production investment of $2 billion, supporting 30,000 jobs. City staff have been approached by a major production with a request to film at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in 2019. The production is the forthcoming feature film by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro who has a long and impactful history producing in Toronto and will again generate significant production investment and positive media coverage for the City. In 2003, City Council adopted a policy for Security Measures at Water and Wastewater Facilities for Filming, which prohibited filming in the interior of water treatment plants. In order to authorize the issuance of film permits for this project, a one-time exemption to this policy is required. The policy will remain in force and this exemption is only being contemplated in recognition of the considerable economic impact of the production in question. Specific locations and times for filming at the plant will be subject to the approval of the General Manager, Toronto Water, or designate, to ensure that the productions do not interfere with any operational or security requirements and to ensure protection of City property. Staff from Toronto Water and Economic Development and Culture will review the results of the exemption to determine if other filming requests from major productions could be accommodated at similar facilities in the future. This one-time exemption also supports the strategic objectives of Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry, which was adopted unanimously by City Council in 2017. Spotlight encourages the City to accommodate location filming requests on City properties where appropriate to enhance customer service and help to promote Toronto as a film-friendly City.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize a one-time exemption to the Security Measures at Water and Wastewater Facilities for Filming Policy to allow for interior filming at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, with specific filming locations, a schedule for filming, and security requirements subject to the approval of the General Manager, Toronto Water or designate; all other provisions of the Application for Filming at Water and Wastewater Facilities will remain applicable.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize a one-time exemption to the Security Measures at Water and Wastewater Facilities for Filming Policy to allow for interior filming at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, with specific filming locations, a schedule for filming, and security requirements subject to the approval of the General Manager, Toronto Water or designate; all other provisions of the Application for Filming at Water and Wastewater Facilities will remain applicable.
MM8.36adopted
On May 9, 2019, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved an application brought by the owner of 85 Rykert Crescent for four minor variances pertaining to building height, side yard setback, lot coverage, and modified and approved one minor variance pertaining to density (the "Application"). The Committee of Adjustment reduced the density variance from 0.82 to 0.7. A copy of the Committee of Adjustment's decision is attached. The Application proposed to demolish the existing two-storey single detached dwelling to construct a new two-storey single detached dwelling. In a report (April 30, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, Community Planning Staff recommended the density variance of the Application be reduced to 0.7 or under. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Community Planning Staff opined that a reduced density would be more in line with the intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan. The applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal. This Motion will give the City Solicitor the authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Committee of Adjustment's decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application A0195/19NY respecting 85 Rykert Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0195/19NY respecting 85 Rykert Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application A0195/19NY respecting 85 Rykert Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0195/19NY respecting 85 Rykert Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
MM8.37adopted
On June 6, 2019, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") approved an application brought by the owner of 29 Hadrian Drive for the following variances to the Zoning By-law: lot area, lot frontage and a deficient number of parking spaces, three parking spaces are required and a total of two (2) are proposed. A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. The Application seeks to demolish the existing one-storey single detached dwelling to construct a new triplex. In the report (May 29, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District, Community Planning Staff opposed the proposed Application. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Although a triplex is a permitted building type on the subject site, Community Planning Staff opined that the proposed triplex exceeds the scale of development contemplated in the Zoning By-law for this size of lot. In addition, the Application proposed two (2) parking spaces in the rear yard of the subject property, however, a rear yard condition with two (2) parking spaces would introduce a new characteristic that does not currently exist in the area. Community Planning staff opined that the rear parking spaces does not respect and reinforce the prevailing open space character of the neighbourhood and thus, is inconsistent with Official Plan Policy 4.1.5(g). This matter is urgent as the deadline for the City of Toronto to appeal the Committee's decision is June 26, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding Minor Variance Application A0226/19EYK respecting 29 Hadrian Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0226/19EYK respecting 29 Hadrian Drive, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the appeals in the City Solicitor's discretion and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding Minor Variance Application A0226/19EYK respecting 29 Hadrian Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0226/19EYK respecting 29 Hadrian Drive, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the appeals in the City Solicitor's discretion and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
MM8.38adopted
In 2015, with the support of the City, the Ontario Municipal Board approved By-law 381-2016 to permit the redevelopment of the lands known municipally as 9 Tippett Road (the "Site"). This project will include a minimum of 25 units of affordable housing. As part of the development approval for the Site, the owner agreed to convey to the City at no cost a 9.25 metre wide portion of a future public road on the south side of the Site, the associated portion of the cul-de-sac, the associated 6.1 metre corner rounding, and any appurtenant rights-of-way in fee simple (the "Conveyances"). The future public road will not be constructed for some time because additional lands are required from the lands to the south, which are currently owned by the Toronto District School Board. In the interim, these lands will be landscaped by the owner and maintained by the future condominium corporation until these lands are needed for the future public road. At its meeting on February 10 and 11, 2015, City Council adopted Item PW6.1 headed "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be conveyed to the City under the Planning Act". Table 1 of the Policy requires conveyances for road widening purposes to occur prior to Final Site Plan Approval. Only City Council has the authority to amend or provide relief from the provisions of the Policy. City staff are in the process of finalizing the pre-approval conditions for inclusion in the Notice of Approval Conditions for the Site. In accordance with the Policy, the draft Notice of Approval Conditions would contain a pre-approval condition requiring the Conveyances to occur prior to Final Site Plan Approval. However, the Conveyances cannot occur prior to Final Site Plan Approval because remediation of the lands that are the subject of the Conveyances will not be completed until long after an above grade building permit has issued, even though a Record of Site Condition will not be required by the Ministry of the Environment for the Conveyances. To require remediation of these lands and the Conveyances to occur before Site Plan Approval would result in significant delays to construction and delivery of the 25 affordable housing units. To avoid any delay in construction, and the completion of the 25 affordable housing units, it is appropriate to require the Conveyances as a post approval condition and to occur prior to condominium registration. There are no impacts to the road network because the future public road cannot be constructed until additional lands are secured by the City from adjacent landowners. This matter is urgent because the owner is proceeding with construction and requires Site Plan Approval to enable the timely issuance of building permits and delivery of the affordable housing units.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize City staff, in conjunction with the Site Plan Control Application for the lands known municipally as 9 Tippett Road, to provide relief from the "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, January 2015", in accordance with Policy 5.1.3 of this Policy, and accept the following as a post-approval condition for the above-noted Site Plan Control Application, with the City of Toronto's standard conditions related to such conveyances also being post-approval conditions to the above-noted Site Plan Control Application: a. The owner agrees to prepare all documents and convey to the City, at nominal cost, prior to condominium registration, the 9.25 metre portion of a future public road on the south side of the lands, the associated portion of the cul-de-sac, the associated 6.1 metre corner rounding, and any appurtenant rights-of-way in fee simple, such lands to be free and clear of all physical and title encumbrances, and subject to a right-of-way for access in favour of the Grantor until such time as said lands have been dedicated as a public highway, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize City staff, in conjunction with the Site Plan Control Application for the lands known municipally as 9 Tippett Road, to provide relief from the "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, January 2015", in accordance with Policy 5.1.3 of this Policy, and accept the following as a post-approval condition for the above-noted Site Plan Control Application, with the City of Toronto's standard conditions related to such conveyances also being post-approval conditions to the above-noted Site Plan Control Application: a. The owner agrees to prepare all documents and convey to the City, at nominal cost, prior to condominium registration, the 9.25 metre portion of a future public road on the south side of the lands, the associated portion of the cul-de-sac, the associated 6.1 metre corner rounding, and any appurtenant rights-of-way in fee simple, such lands to be free and clear of all physical and title encumbrances, and subject to a right-of-way for access in favour of the Grantor until such time as said lands have been dedicated as a public highway, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor.
MM8.39adopted
At its meeting of October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, City Council adopted a Request for Direction Report for a zoning by-law amendment to permit a mixed-use development with two towers 59 and 69 storeys at 23 Spadina Avenue and authorized the City Solicitor and City Staff to attend the former Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the proposed zoning by-law amendment application. On November 14, 2016, the former Ontario Municipal Board approved the application and withheld its order pending the final form of the zoning by-law amendment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, that a Section 37 agreement had been registered and confirmation that outstanding items related to servicing had been addressed to the satisfaction of Engineering and Construction Services. At its meeting of July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, City Council adopted Item MM44.37 that authorized the City Solicitor and City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of revisions to the proposed development and authorized the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 agreement included a total cash contribution of $7,150,000.00 of which $700,000.00 was to be allocated to Wigwamen for the provision of new affordable housing on their site at 14 Spadina Road. City staff are currently finalizing the Section 37 agreement and zoning by-law amendment to be submitted to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for final approval. This Motion seeks to permit the Section 37 community benefit of $700,000.00 currently allocated to Wigwamen for affordable housing at 14 Spadina Road, to be allocated towards affordable housing as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization. Equivalent funds for Wigwamen have already been received from other developments and as a result are not needed from 23 Spadina Avenue. This Motion is urgent in order to allow for finalizing the Section 37 agreement prior to final approval by the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, and to permit for the planning and budgeting of next phases of the Alexandra Park Revitalization to advance without delay.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item MM44.37, adopted by City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018 by: a. amending Part 2.c. to provide that the Section 37 community benefit of $700,000.00 currently allocated to Wigwamen for affordable housing at 14 Spadina Road, be allocated towards the provision of new affordable housing units as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization to be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, so that Part 2.c. now reads: 2. c. direct the $700,000.00 cash contribution for the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 10 authorized to be secured by Part 1.a.1C of City Council's decision on Item TE18.8 to be allocated towards the provision of new affordable housing units as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization to be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item MM.44.37, adopted by City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018 by: a. amending Part 2.c. to provide that the Section 37 community benefit of $700,000.00 currently allocated to Wigwamen for affordable housing at 14 Spadina Road, be allocated towards the provision of new affordable housing units as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization to be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, so that Part 2.c. now reads: 2. c. direct the $700,000.00 cash contribution for the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 10 authorized to be secured by Part 1.a.1C of City Council's decision on Item TE18.8 to be allocated towards the provision of new affordable housing units as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization to be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
MM8.40adopted
The General Limited Partnership submitted an Application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 620 King Street West to operate under the name of The General ("the Premises"). The Application is for an indoor area and an outdoor area, on private property. The Premises is nearby 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 12, 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 620 King Street West operating under the name The General (the "Premises") 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 to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 620 King Street West operating under the name The General (the "Premises") 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 to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM8.41adopted
At it's meeting on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, City Council adopted Item SC32.18 for 25 Glen Watford Drive - Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Applications (Applications: 16 172062 ESC 41 OZ and 16 172094 ESC 41 SA). City Council's resolution authorized the City Solicitor to support the approval of the Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Applications for 25 Glen Watford Drive, subject to the conditions set out in the resolution. Part 6 directs the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until certain conditions are met, and Part 6.d. requires that the Order be withheld until: d. registration of the joint draft plan of subdivision filed on the lands for 23 and 25 Glen Watford Avenue (Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 17 231670 ESC 41 SB. Since Council's decision on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, the applicant has worked with City Staff and filed resubmissions of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications and jointly with the applicant/owner of 23 Glen Watford Drive, the Joint Draft Plan of Subdivision Application to respond to City staff comments. A settlement hearing is scheduled at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for July 23, 2019. Given the positive progress that has been made on the applications, and that the anticipated timing to finalize the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application and bring it forward for decision by City Council is in the fall of 2019, it is recommended that Part 6.d. of Item SC32.18 be amended to allow the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to issue a final Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment once draft plan approval of the Joint Draft Plan of Subdivision has been granted by the City. This will allow the development of the property to proceed without unnecessary delay while continuing to protecting the City's interests. The other conditions will remain in place and will be required to be satisfied prior to issuance of Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's final order.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item SC32.18, as adopted by City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, respecting 25 Glen Watford Drive - Zoning and Site Plan Applications - Request for Directions Report, by deleting Part 6.d. and replacing it with the following new Part 6.d.: 6.d. draft plan approval is granted for the joint draft plan of subdivision filed for the lands at 23 and 25 Glen Watford Drive (Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 17 231670 ESC 41 SB).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cynthia Lai, seconded by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item SC32.18, as adopted by City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, respecting 25 Glen Watford Drive - Zoning and Site Plan Applications - Request for Directions Report, by deleting Part 6.d. and replacing it with the following new Part 6.d.: 6.d. draft plan approval is granted for the joint draft plan of subdivision filed for the lands at 23 and 25 Glen Watford Drive (Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 17 231670 ESC 41 SB).
MM8.42adopted
The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area has been undertaking a number of neighbourhood beautification projects through their master plan to guide public realm improvements within their boundaries. This work is to ensure the St. Lawrence neighbourhood continues to grow as a vibrant and dynamic neighbourhood. The scope of the project is the entire Farquhar's Laneway between The Esplanade and Front Street (333 feet in length) and will provide a heritage shoreline interpretation of the historical waterfront. The artwork will be produced on aluminum composite panels or similar material suitable for outdoor installation rather than painted onto the buildings. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area has raised over $100,000 from community donations and has received grants totaling over $50,000. The Business Improvement Area is looking for matching funds from Section 37 of $125,000. The Farquhar's Lane Art Installation Project is a partnership between the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, the property owners of the walls and Mural Routes. The project is supported by a Steering Committee composed of representatives of the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association, 71 Front Street East (property owner/Condo Board), York Heritage Properties (property owner), The Laneway Project, Heritage Toronto, "C'est What" (local business), and Mural Routes. This Motion seeks approval to allocate funding from a Section 37 fund to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area in order to undertake capital improvements to Farquhar's Lane. Capital streetscape improvements to Farquhar's Lane to be undertaken by the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area would comply with the Section 37 agreement and the Council approved Section 37 Guidelines. This Motion is urgent as the Business Improvement Area would like to begin improvements to Farquhar's Lane this summer.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $125,000.00 gross, $0 net fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands now known as 20 to 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East (source account XR3026-3700826), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for capital improvements Farquhar's Lane (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $125,000.00 be forwarded to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $125,000.00 gross, $0 net fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands now known as 20 to 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East (source account XR3026-3700826), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for capital improvements Farquhar's Lane (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $125,000.00 be forwarded to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM8.43adopted
This Motion seeks Council's approval to amend Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's 2019 Operating Budget by $475,000, on a one time basis, in order to transfer funds to Wigwamen Incorporated. Wigwamen Incorporated will utilize the funds to develop affordable rental housing units at 14 Spadina Road. An additional $700,000 had been previously transferred to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to fund this project. In total $1,175,000 will be transferred to Wigwamen Incorporated. Wigwamen Incorporated, a non-profit and charitable organization, is Ontario's oldest and largest urban Aboriginal housing provider. With units scattered throughout the City of Toronto, Wigwamen is committed to providing decent, safe and affordable housing to thousands of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families, singles and seniors. The funds that are proposed to be transferred will be used to undertake capital development and create additional affordable housing units at 14 Spadina Road.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (XR1058) on a one-time basis by $475,000.00 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Wigwamen Incorporated for the provision of new affordable housing units at 14 Spadina Road, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits in the following developments: a. 50-60, 62 and 64 Charles Street East and 47 and 61 Hayden Street, secured for the purpose of maintaining and constructing affordable rental housing units in Ward 27 in the amount of $410,014.91 (source account XR3026-3700669); and b. 4, 6 and 8 St. Thomas Street and 100-110 Charles Street West, secured for affordable housing, in the amount of $ 64,985.09 (source account XR3026-3700642).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (XR1058) on a one-time basis by $475,000.00 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Wigwamen Incorporated for the provision of new affordable housing units at 14 Spadina Road, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits in the following developments: a. 50-60, 62 and 64 Charles Street East and 47 and 61 Hayden Street, secured for the purpose of maintaining and constructing affordable rental housing units in Ward 27 in the amount of $410,014.91 (source account XR3026-3700669); and b. 4, 6 and 8 St. Thomas Street and 100-110 Charles Street West, secured for affordable housing, in the amount of $ 64,985.09 (source account XR3026-3700642).
MM8.44adopted
On May 9, 2019, the Etobicoke York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") approved an application brought by the owner of 90 Ash Crescent for a consent and related minor variances to sever the property into two undersized residential lots and to permit the construction of two new detached dwellings with garages on the newly created lots. On May 9, 2019, the Committee heard and approved the Consent and Variance Applications, subject to conditions. A copy of the Committee's decisions are attached. On May 1, 2019, Urban Forestry staff submitted a report recommending that the Applications be refused because the construction of the dwellings and driveway may require the removal of a healthy City owned multi-stemmed silver maple tree measuring 94cm in diameter. There has not been any information provided by the owner on how it would preserve the tree. The tree is a protected tree by Chapter 813, Article II Street Tree By-law. The Consent Application to sever the land into two undersized residential lots does not meet the provisions of Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, including, but not limited to, paragraph (c): whether the proposed severance conforms to the Official Plan. The removal of the Tree, as a result of the Consent Application, is contradictory to the natural environment policies of the Official Plan. The requested variances do not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan. The requested variances would result in the construction of two new detached dwellings that may require the removal of a mature City owned healthy tree which would not respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the established neighbourhood. At the request of the local Councillor, the City Solicitor has appealed the Decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body to preserve the City's appeal rights. This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to continue the appeal of the Committee's Decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to attempt to negotiate, with the applicant, a resolution of the appeal in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning. In the event that a resolution is not reached, this Motion authorizes the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the variances approved by the Committee in its Decision.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor's appeal of May 29, 2019 and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose the consent and variances requested in Applications B0063/17EYK, A0585/17EYK, and A0586/17EYK respecting 90 Ash Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications B0063/17EYK, A0585/17EYK, and A0586/17EYK respecting 90 Ash Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor's appeal of May 29, 2019 and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose the consent and variances requested in Applications B0063/17EYK, A0585/17EYK, and A0586/17EYK respecting 90 Ash Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications B0063/17EYK, A0585/17EYK, and A0586/17EYK respecting 90 Ash Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
MM8.45adopted
The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area has been undertaking a number of neighbourhood beautification projects through their master plan to guide public realm improvements within their boundaries. This work is to ensure the St. Lawrence neighbourhood continues to grow as a vibrant and dynamic neighbourhood. The master plan has identified Nicholson Lane as a priority heritage laneway given its location and significance as a local pedestrian connection which runs alongside heritage and community components. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area is currently working to implement the first phase of this master plan - comprising planter-based community gardens, pedestrian-friendly lighting, two building-scale murals, and wayfinding signage - beginning in August 2019. These improvements will improve the usability of the laneway, public safety and help highlight the heritage structures that border the laneway. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area has secured $40,000 in funding and is in the process of obtaining additional sponsors. The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area is looking for $60,000 of Section 37 money to proceed with the first phase of this laneway project. This Motion seeks approval to allocate funding from a Section 37 fund to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area in order to undertake capital improvements to Nicholson Lane. Capital streetscape improvements to Nicholson Lane to be undertaken by the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area would comply with the Section 37 agreement and the Council approved Section 37 Guidelines. This Motion is urgent as the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area would like to begin improvements to Nicholson Lane this summer.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $60,000.00 gross, $0 net fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands now known as 20 to 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East (source account XR3026-3700826), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for capital improvements to Nicholson Lane (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $60,000.00 be forwarded to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $60,000.00 gross, $0 net fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands now known as 20 to 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East (source account XR3026-3700826), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for capital improvements to Nicholson Lane (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $60,000.00 be forwarded to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM8.46adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $7,500 in Section 37 funds to Heritage Toronto for a heritage plaque commemorating the history of basketball in Toronto, to be installed at or near the Maple Leaf Gardens property at 50 Carlton Street. On November 1, 1946 at Maple Leaf Gardens, the first game of the Basketball Association of America was held between the Toronto Huskies and the New York Knickerbockers (the Knicks) in front of a crowd of 7,000 people. The Basketball Association of America was a new league which was designed to take advantage of ice hockey arenas that often sat empty between matches. The Toronto Huskies twice overcame large New York leads to pull ahead within the final four minutes. However, baskets in the dying moments of the match gave New York a 68-66 victory. The Toronto Huskies were short lived - the team finished last in the Eastern Conference and folded at the end of the first Basketball Association of America season. The Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League in 1949 to form the modern National Basketball Association. 73 years after the Toronto Huskies played, the Toronto Raptors have made history by becoming the 2019 National Basketball Association champions and the first in what will hopefully be many more National Basketball Association championships for the City. It is therefore, appropriate that the City recognize the historic role that Maple Leaf Gardens played in the formation of the modern National Basketball Association. The City of Toronto has secured funds under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the owners of the development at 333 Bloor Street East, 1 Mount Pleasant Road and 575-577 Jarvis Street, authorized by site-specific Zoning By-law 991-2001(OMB). The By-law and Section 37 Agreement with the landowner provide that the funds shall be used to achieve heritage objectives in the area. Sufficient funds remain available in the Planning Act Reserve Account for the production and installation of the heritage plaque at this location. The use of these funds for this purpose complies with the By-law and Section 37 Agreement. There are existing heritage plaques at Maple Leaf Gardens. Heritage Toronto staff have not yet consulted with the owner of Maple Leaf Gardens, Ryerson University, on a location for the new plaque. This work will be done following Council approval. 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. This Motion is urgent because Toronto is a basketball City now.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 333 Bloor Street East, 1 Mount Pleasant Road and 575-577 Jarvis Street (Source Account XR3026-3700137), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque at or near the Maple Leaf Gardens property at 50 Carlton Street to commemorate the history of basketball in Toronto (Cost Centre HG 0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 333 Bloor Street East, 1 Mount Pleasant Road and 575-577 Jarvis Street (Source Account XR3026-3700137), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque at or near the Maple Leaf Gardens property at 50 Carlton Street to commemorate the history of basketball in Toronto (Cost Centre HG 0001).
MM8.47adopted
Our EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer critical programs to parents/caregivers and their children from birth to six years of age. These programs are a free service that welcome all families to participate in quality programs that strengthen adult-child relationships, support parent education and foster healthy child development. In some 300 EarlyON Centres in Toronto, qualified professionals can help families and caregivers find support, get advice, make personal connections and access a network of resources. Recently, notices from the Toronto District School Board were given to local families that Blake Street Junior Public School's EarlyON Child and Family Centre will be closing at the end of this school year, on June 26, 2019. Sadly, other EarlyON Child and Family Centres in the area have also closed down at Earl Haig and Greenwood Schools. Wilkinson, a large public school in the neighbourhood has never had an EarlyON Centre. A family drop in program nearby in a local church was recently closed. 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. This Motion is urgent as sufficient time is needed to find a suitable solution to this matter before school starts up again in September and parents need reassurance that this serious disruption to their family life will be addressed.
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, community partners, including Eastview Community Centre and the local Councillor and identify options for the replacement of the EarlyON program which will be closing at Blake Street Junior Public School.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to work with the Toronto District School Board, community partners, including Eastview Community Centre and the local Councillor and identify options for the replacement of the EarlyON program which will be closing at Blake Street Junior Public School.
MM8.48adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to critically examine the impact that increased speeds proposed by the Province on 400 series highways might have on residential streets in the vicinity of 400 series, as well as the freeway on-and off-ramps which serve as direct thoroughfares on to smaller and local roads off of highways that run through Toronto neighbourhoods. This is an urgent Motion because of the imminent impact that increased speeds proposed by the Province on 400 series highways might have on the safety of our local residential streets and neighbourhoods.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019, on the Province's intentions regarding increasing speeds on the 400 series highways, specifically with respect to what impact this would have on: a. residential streets that are near arterials connected to the freeway; and b. road safety on those neighboring streets as a result of the increased speeds.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019, on the Province's intentions regarding increasing speeds on the 400 series highways, specifically with respect to what impact this would have on: a. residential streets that are near arterials connected to the freeway; and b. road safety on those neighboring streets as a result of the increased speeds.
MM8.49adopted
This Motion recommends the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat lead an interdivisional team to explore and develop a pilot program for new modular supportive housing on public lands and report to the Planning and Housing Committee at it's meeting on November 13, 2019. Housing development approvals and construction in Toronto is a long-term, multi-year process, while the reality of homelessness demands rapid solutions. Modular and prefabricated housing construction presents an opportunity for the City to pilot the delivery of affordable, supportive housing opportunities for Toronto's homeless faster and at a much lower cost than traditional construction. A new modular supportive housing initiative could provide an urgent and much-needed "housing pathway" for people who are homeless and in emergency shelters, providing new, safe, stable and dignified homes with the support services that so many need. In recent years, Toronto has utilized public and private real estate to undertake an aggressive expansion of its emergency shelter capacity, with many new shelter beds and respite centres opening to help alleviate homelessness. The City has also committed significant financial and real estate resources to the development of permanent affordable rental housing through the Housing Now Initiative and the Open Door Program. Dedicating underutilized public sites to supportive modular housing opportunities would fill a much-needed gap in the housing continuum. Since 2016, the City of Vancouver and British Columbia Housing have funded, approved and completed over 600 modular supportive homes at 10 locations through the Building BC: Rapid Response to Homelessness program. Toronto is well-positioned to build on the learnings and successes of Vancouver and launch a pilot program for new modular supportive housing in the City. On June 5, 2019, the City co-hosted a supportive housing charrette Making Supportive Housing Happen in Toronto with the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness, a community-based collective impact initiative with a vision to end homelessness in Toronto. The charrette was attended by non-profit supportive housing groups and community agencies serving the needs of the homeless, and also explored modular housing as a innovative option to bring supportive housing on-line in Toronto. Senior staff from Vancouver's Portland Hotel Society highlighted their work in successfully operating supportive modular housing for homeless and vulnerable people. This Motion requests the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to continue to consult with the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness on the planning and delivery of the pilot initiative.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with CreateTO, the Real Estate Services Division, the Corporate Finance Division, the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, Toronto Public Health and City Planning, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee at it's meeting on November 13, 2019 on a new modular supportive housing pilot initiative. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with City Councillors, CreateTO, City Planning and the Real Estate Services Division, to identify public properties appropriate for the development of modular supportive housing on an accelerated basis. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to design an expedited Planning approvals process for the rapid development of modular supportive housing to be included in the report referred to in Part 1 above. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to convene an interdivisional working group composed of senior City staff representing, as necessary, but not limited to, CreateTO, the Real Estate Services Division, the Corporate Finance Division, the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division and City Planning, charged with the expedited development of new modular supportive housing under the pilot initiative. 5. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to continue to consult and engage with the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness on the implementation of a modular housing pilot. 6. City Council request that the report from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat referred to in Part 1 above include, but not be limited to: a. a minimum of one pilot site for the development of modular supportive housing on an accelerated basis; b. in consultation with the Corporate Finance Division and the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, potential Federal, Provincial, City and third party Capital and Operating funding and resources for the development and on-going operation of modular supportive housing; c. the results of consultations with representatives of the modular and supportive housing sectors; d. the procurement process recommended to engage a manufacturer/developer of the new housing; e. the procurement process recommended to engage a non-profit operator of the new housing; and f. a review of best practices in the modular and supportive housing sectors, such as Vancouver's experience.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with CreateTO, the Real Estate Services Division, the Corporate Finance Division, the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, Toronto Public Health and City Planning, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee at it's meeting on November 13, 2019 on a new modular supportive housing pilot initiative. 2. City Council request the Executive Director of the Housing Secretariat, in consultation with City Councillors, CreateTO, City Planning and the Real Estate Services Division, to identify public properties appropriate for the development of modular supportive housing on an accelerated basis. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to design an expedited Planning approvals process for the rapid development of modular supportive housing to be included in the report referred to in Part 1 above. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to convene an interdivisional working group composed of senior City staff representing, as necessary, but not limited to, CreateTO, the Real Estate Services Division, the Corporate Finance Division, the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division and City Planning, charged with the expedited development of new modular supportive housing under the pilot initiative. 5. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to continue to consult and engage with the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness on the implementation of a modular housing pilot. 6. City Council request that the report from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat referred to in Part 1 above include, but not be limited to: a. a minimum of one pilot site for the development of modular supportive housing on an accelerated basis; b. in consultation with the Corporate Finance Division and the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, potential Federal, Provincial, City and third party Capital and Operating funding and resources for the development and on-going operation of modular supportive housing; c. the results of consultations with representatives of the modular and supportive housing sectors; d. the procurement process recommended to engage a manufacturer/developer of the new housing; e. the procurement process recommended to engage a non-profit operator of the new housing; and f. a review of best practices in the modular and supportive housing sectors, such as Vancouver's experience.
MM8.50adopted
At its meeting on June 13, 2019, the Board of Directors of TO Live, considered Item CT4.16 - Reallocation of State of Good Repair Capital Funding: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2019.CT4.16 The purpose of this Motion is to seek City Council's approval to increase the budget for one previously scheduled capital project. Funding for this project will come from the reallocation of a previously approved stage of good repair project.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the reallocation of 2019 cash flows and project costs within TO Live's 2019 Council Approved Capital Budget in the amount of $1,133,000 from the "Sony Door Replacement" project (CHU008-05) to "Replace Roofs: Mezzanine/Stage Tower" project (CHU008-03), with zero gross and debt impact.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the reallocation of 2019 cash flows and project costs within TO Live's 2019 Council Approved Capital Budget in the amount of $1,133,000 from the "Sony Door Replacement" project (CHU008-05) to "Replace Roofs: Mezzanine/Stage Tower" project (CHU008-03), with zero gross and debt impact.
MM8.51adopted
Labourers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) is one of the largest labour groups in the country with more than 100,000 members and retirees. Labourers' International Union of North America members work in building, manufacturing and heavy construction sectors across the country. Labourers' International Union of North America has a long track record of job training and skills development in marginalized and impoverished communities. Through its own training centre and in conjunction with Community Colleges Labourers' International Union of North America has helped to train tens of thousands of young Canadians in the skills necessary to find work.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, People Equity and Human Rights to enter into negotiations for a Voluntary Recognition Agreement with the Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA) in principle, with any such Voluntary Recognition Agreement to include the following terms and conditions: a. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will recognize Labourers' International Union of North America's bargaining rights in the Industrial Commercial Institutional Sector only and will expressly specify that the City does not recognize Labourers' International Union of North America's bargaining rights in any other sector; b. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will recognize Labourers' International Union of North America as the exclusive bargaining agent for those construction labourers in the employ of the City of Toronto in the Industrial Commercial Institutional sector of the construction industry in the Province of Ontario, save and except non-working forepersons and persons above that rank, and persons covered under subsisting construction or non-construction collective agreements; c. the date of execution of the Voluntary Recognition Agreement and the Voluntary Recognition Agreement effective date will be negotiated by the City of Toronto and Labourers' International Union of North America and will be no sooner than one year from the date of the passing of this Motion by City Council; the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will be applicable only on a go-forward basis and will exclude all projects awarded or procurements issued prior to the effective date; d. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement shall be entered into for the purpose of fulfilling the City's need for labourers to work in connection with specific identifiable future projects in the Industrial Commercial Institutional sector of the construction industry only and with a view to the City obtaining those labourers through Labourers' International Union of North America's hiring hall; e. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement is conditional upon the City and Labourers' International Union of North America obtaining the agreement of their respective Bargaining Agents that the applicable Industrial Commercial Institutional Provincial Agreement: - shall not apply to any projects under $400,000 dollars indexed to inflation annually and any projects including but not limited to: playgrounds/playscapes/splash pads, landscaping within Parks, sports infrastructure within Parks and hardscaping; and any projects including but not limited to: playgrounds/playscapes/splash pads, landscaping within Parks, sports infrastructure within Parks and hardscaping; and - will apply only to specific identifiable projects tendered by specific City divisions; f. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement is conditional upon the City and Labourers' International Union of North America obtaining the continuing agreement of their respective Bargaining Agents with respect to the following: - the validity of all additional or alternative terms and conditions negotiated between the City and Labourers' International Union of North America; - Labourers' International Union of North America will not enforce provincial Industrial Commercial Institutional collective agreement with regards to use of unionized General Contractors provided that work covered by the Industrial Commercial Institutional agreement is sub-contracted to Labourers' International Union of North America's signatory employers; and - no cross over language in the Provincial Industrial Commercial Institutional Agreement or any Appendices shall apply to the City of Toronto at any time in the future and the Voluntary Recognition Agreement applies solely to the Industrial Commercial Institutional sector; g. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will be conditional upon Labourers' International Union of North America agreeing that Labourers' International Union of North America will not make any claims to any work performed by City of Toronto Local 416 employees, work historically performed by TCEU Local 416 bargaining unit or any work that falls outside of the construction industry, including any grievances against TCEU Local 416 with regards to work jurisdiction; h. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will be conditional upon Labourers' International Union of North America continuing to participate in Construction Connections, and supporting the City of Toronto's Social Procurement Program and related community benefits initiatives that provide a pathway to construction jobs for equity-seeking and Indigenous Torontonians; and i. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will include a plan whereby Labourers' International Union of North America will work with City Staff to proactively establish annual targets for union funded training seats at its Greater Toronto Area training centres, as well as strategies for increased access to localized training, with the goal of increasing the number of equity-seeking and indigenous registered apprenticeships.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, People Equity and Human Rights to enter into negotiations for a Voluntary Recognition Agreement with the Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA) in principle, with any such Voluntary Recognition Agreement to include the following terms and conditions: a. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will recognize Labourers' International Union of North America's bargaining rights in the Industrial Commercial Institutional Sector only and will expressly specify that the City does not recognize Labourers' International Union of North America's bargaining rights in any other sector; b. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will recognize Labourers' International Union of North America as the exclusive bargaining agent for those construction labourers in the employ of the City of Toronto in the Industrial Commercial Institutional sector of the construction industry in the Province of Ontario, save and except non-working forepersons and persons above that rank, and persons covered under subsisting construction or non-construction collective agreements; c. the date of execution of the Voluntary Recognition Agreement and the Voluntary Recognition Agreement effective date will be negotiated by the City of Toronto and Labourers' International Union of North America and will be no sooner than one year from the date of the passing of this Motion by City Council; the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will be applicable only on a go-forward basis and will exclude all projects awarded or procurements issued prior to the effective date; d. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement shall be entered into for the purpose of fulfilling the City's need for labourers to work in connection with specific identifiable future projects in the Industrial Commercial Institutional sector of the construction industry only and with a view to the City obtaining those labourers through Labourers' International Union of North America's hiring hall; e. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement is conditional upon the City and Labourers' International Union of North America obtaining the agreement of their respective Bargaining Agents that the applicable Industrial Commercial Institutional Provincial Agreement: - shall not apply to any projects under $400,000 dollars indexed to inflation annually and any projects including but not limited to: playgrounds/playscapes/splash pads, landscaping within Parks, sports infrastructure within Parks and hardscaping; and any projects including but not limited to: playgrounds/playscapes/splash pads, landscaping within Parks, sports infrastructure within Parks and hardscaping; and - will apply only to specific identifiable projects tendered by specific City divisions; f. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement is conditional upon the City and Labourers' International Union of North America obtaining the continuing agreement of their respective Bargaining Agents with respect to the following: - the validity of all additional or alternative terms and conditions negotiated between the City and Labourers' International Union of North America; - Labourers' International Union of North America will not enforce provincial Industrial Commercial Institutional collective agreement with regards to use of unionized General Contractors provided that work covered by the Industrial Commercial Institutional agreement is sub-contracted to Labourers' International Union of North America's signatory employers; and - no cross over language in the Provincial Industrial Commercial Institutional Agreement or any Appendices shall apply to the City of Toronto at any time in the future and the Voluntary Recognition Agreement applies solely to the Industrial Commercial Institutional sector; g. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will be conditional upon Labourers' International Union of North America agreeing that Labourers' International Union of North America will not make any claims to any work performed by City of Toronto Local 416 employees, work historically performed by TCEU Local 416 bargaining unit or any work that falls outside of the construction industry, including any grievances against TCEU Local 416 with regards to work jurisdiction; h. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will be conditional upon Labourers' International Union of North America continuing to participate in Construction Connections, and supporting the City of Toronto's Social Procurement Program and related community benefits initiatives that provide a pathway to construction jobs for equity-seeking and Indigenous Torontonians; and i. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement will include a plan whereby Labourers' International Union of North America will work with City Staff to proactively establish annual targets for union funded training seats at its Greater Toronto Area training centres, as well as strategies for increased access to localized training, with the goal of increasing the number of equity-seeking and indigenous registered apprenticeships.
MM8.52adopted
640 Lansdowne Avenue is a 3.98 acre vacant property that has been declared surplus. Following a process undertaken by CreateTO and the City's Affordable Housing Office, City Council at it's meeting on March 27 and 28, 2019 authorized the City to accept a Letter of Intent from Magellan Community Charities and to enter into a lease for affordable housing and long-term care uses on the designated mixed use portion of the site, provided that Magellan Community Charities presents a proposal that is complementary to the affordable housing and long-term care uses on the designated mixed use portion of the site and meets the development objectives articulated by the community. The City will manage the leases. The site is to be under a temporary licence to Metrolinx from June 1, 2019 until December 31, 2023. It has been determined that the various components to the undertakings on this site are compatible in terms of moving forward simultaneously including the affordable housing initiative with Magellan Community Charities, the parks component and the Metrolinx temporary licence.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that any lease or rental revenue payable with respect to the site at 640 Lansdowne Avenue, be directed to the City's Affordable Housing Office and the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division for the exclusive use of supporting the creation, development and maintenance of affordable housing uses on this site and to fund costs associated with the creation and construction of a local park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford: 1. City Council direct that any lease or rental revenue payable with respect to the site at 640 Lansdowne Avenue, be directed to the City's Affordable Housing Office and the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division for the exclusive use of supporting the creation, development and maintenance of affordable housing uses on this site and to fund costs associated with the creation and construction of a local park.
MM8.53adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1661 Bloor Street West to operate under the name of Viajero Cantina. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is July 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 Viajero Cantina, 1661 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 be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Viajero Cantina, 1661 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 be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM8.54adopted
In June 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Calls to Action report. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in the Indian Residential Schools and to guide and inspire reconciliation and renewed relationships between Aboriginal peoples and Canadians. The Calls to Action are the Commission's recommendations to address the residential schools legacy and to advance the reconciliation process in Canada. We all have a responsibility to work towards reconciliation, and it is critical to support events taking place in our communities focused on building trust and reconciliation. The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Toronto Island Friendship Committee annually organizes a series of events and tours connecting the Mississaugas of Credit First Nation to the Toronto Islands and its residents. In the past, events have included water ceremonies, round dance, medicinal plant tours and moccasin identifier tours. Led by elders and Island residents, the events aim to create a space for historical context, friendship, trust and reconciliation between the Indigenous and settler groups. These programming events are of cultural and historical significance as it creates opportunities for education, advocacy, healing and ceremony. There are 2 additional events in 2019, on July 7th and September 9th. Each event will have an approximate attendance of between 60-70 people. In order to facilitate and support the event, I recommend that fees be waived for participants. This Motion is urgent as the first event takes place on July 7, 2019.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to waive ferry passenger fees required by Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to those registered for two events organized by the Mississauga's of the Credit First Nation to be held on Toronto Island Park on Sunday, July 7, 2019 and Sunday, September 29, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to waive ferry passenger fees required by Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to those registered for two events organized by the Mississauga's of the Credit First Nation to be held on Toronto Island Park on Sunday, July 7, 2019 and Sunday, September 29, 2019.