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.
BL8.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for June 18 and 19, 2019 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2019.CC8
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019 enacted By-laws 867-2019 to 991-2019.
CC8.1amended
The Integrity Commissioner has jurisdiction to conduct inquiries at the request of City Council and local boards (restricted definition) pursuant to the authorities in the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code. This Report for Action transmits to City Council the Integrity Commissioner's report about an investigation conducted at the requests of City Council and the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) Board regarding the TPA's potential acquisition of land at Arrow Road and Finch. These requests were made in July 2017. The Integrity Commissioner makes no finding of a contravention of the applicable codes of conduct but makes other recommendations for reform. The Integrity Commissioner's investigation report also responds to a July 2018 request from City Council to clarify the meaning of "friend" in Article VIII in the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. This Report for Action also reports back to City Council about another request made in July 2017 with respect to possible code of conduct amendments to protect board members when dissenting or engaging in whistleblowing activities.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, to provide advice and recommendations to City Council about best practices, possible protocols or amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council to improve and clarify the obligations of Members of Council serving on local boards when the local board is considering a matter of specific interest to the Member because it is a project or initiative located within the Member's Ward. 2. City Council refer the following Integrity Commissioner recommendation to the City Manager for consideration and report back to the Executive Committee: City Council amend the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Code of Conduct of Members of Local Boards (Restricted Definition) and the Code of Conduct of Members Adjudicative Boards in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the Integrity Commissioner. 3. City Council request the City Manager to include in the report back to Executive Committee in Part 2 above, the feasibility of enhancing the Code of Conduct to enable City Council to respond when witnesses or subjects who are Members of Council or the local board fail to participate in inquiries.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, to provide advice and recommendations to City Council about best practices, possible protocols or amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council to improve and clarify the obligations of members of Council serving on local boards when the local board is considering a matter of specific interest to the member because it is a project or initiative located within the member's ward. 2. City Council amend the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Code of Conduct of Members of Local Boards (Restricted Definition) and the Code of Conduct of Members Adjudicative Boards in accordance with Attachment 2.
IA8.1received
Union Station Rail Corridor/Signal System Improvements
Councillor Paula Fletcher has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "The Union Station Rail Corridor and its signal system is a critical piece of infrastructure serving this city, with, for example, some 210,000 GO passenger trips on it every weekday. A May 18, 2006, City Staff Report on the Union Station District Plan noted that 'Commencing this year, GO Transit will be undertaking a significant repair and improvement program to the rail corridor including track improvements, signals.' There is a July 31, 2006 media release from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and GO Transit announcing that work had started. However, a November 3, 2014 media release from the Ontario Minister of Transportation and Metrolinx says the work will start in 2015. Currently, on the Metrolinx website that work is noted as having an expected completion date of 2021. Through preliminary, informal inquiries I have been advised of the following regarding the contract for a new signal system for the Union Station Rail Corridor: - Originally awarded by Metrolinx to Siemens in 2006 - Original contract completion date 2012 - Siemens removed from contract - Awarded by Metrolinx to Alstom in 2014 with a completion date for 2019 - Current projected completion date by Alstom 2021 I request a status update on the improvements to the Union Station Rail Corridor, including confirmation of the above schedule/delays for the new signal system and if this project is 9 years behind its originally scheduled completion date."
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, received Administrative Inquiry IA8.1 from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth regarding Union Station Rail Corridor/Signal System Improvements, and Answer IA8.1a from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services for information.
MM8.1adopted
The Toronto 360 "TO360" Wayfinding project is a multi-modal wayfinding system that includes pedestrian, vehicular, cycling and transit wayfinding information delivered by the Transportation Services Division. Following the successful completion of a pilot project in the downtown core, TO360 is being rolled out City-wide. Approximately 225 TO360 on-street signs and 500 Bikeshare station wayfinding maps will be completed by the end of 2019. As part of City-wide rollout, Exhibition Place has requested that Transportation Services supply and install nine (9) on-street wayfinding signs on Exhibition Place property in 2019. This installation represents the second and final phase of TO360 wayfinding sign installations at Exhibition Place, and will help meet the objectives of Exhibition Place's wayfinding masterplan. Exhibition Place has further requested that Transportation Services update a map on an existing TO360 on-street sign on Exhibition Place property to reflect the most current venue names. When completed, TO360 wayfinding signs will be available to residents and visitors at key decision points within Exhibition Place. This signage will link seamlessly with other TO360 signs in the community to create seamless wayfinding in the area. An Agreement has been executed between the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place that stipulates the terms and conditions of this partnership.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by creating a new TO360 Exhibition Place Wayfinding project with total 2019 project costs of $128,722.30 gross and $0 debt, cash flowed in 2019, fully funded from the TO360 Reserve Fund (XR1414) which includes funding provided by Exhibition Place for the supply and installation of Toronto 360 (TO360) Wayfinding on-street signs on Exhibition Place property, and the replacement of a map on an existing TO360 on-street sign, in accordance with an Agreement executed between the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by creating a new TO360 Exhibition Place Wayfinding project with total 2019 project costs of $128,722.30 gross and $0 debt, cash flowed in 2019, fully funded from the TO360 Reserve Fund (XR1414) which includes funding provided by Exhibition Place for the supply and installation of Toronto 360 (TO360) Wayfinding on-street signs on Exhibition Place property, and the replacement of a map on an existing TO360 on-street sign, in accordance with an Agreement executed between the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place.
RM8.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:39 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Paul Aquilina Milton Berger Deane Cameron Lena Lombardi Francesco Passiarelli Curtis Smith Clayton Thomas Wilson Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Leon (Pops) Alward Frances (nee Bernholtz) Chapkin
CC8.2adopted
The Circumstances of a Breach of Confidentiality Regarding Item 2018.CC39.10
On May 22, 2018, City Council requested that the Integrity Commissioner, in consultation with the City Manager, investigate the circumstances of a breach of confidentiality in regards to Item 39.10 and to report back to City Council at the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting. This report responds to that request. The Council request relates to media reports that indicated that a confidential investigation report provided to City Council was provided to the media. It is contrary to Article V (Confidential Information) of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council to disclose this kind of information. Immediately upon receipt of the request, I determined that I could not meet the deadline requested due to the workload in the Office at the time. In consideration of the Office's workload at the time, the information provided in support of the request and the Office's prior experience investigating similar issues, I did not commence any special inquiry but remained alert to evidence of the breach in the context of another related inquiry: the inquiry into whether any members of the Toronto Parking Authority or the Emery Village Business Improvement Area Boards contravened the Code of Conduct (the "TPA Inquiry"). I obtained insufficient information in the TPA Inquiry to assist with determining whether any member of Council was a source of the disclosure. Without further specific information about the source of the leak, it is my view that there are no more prudent or reasonable steps to be taken about this matter. Disclosure of confidential information is a clear and serious contravention of the Code of Conduct. I encourage City Council as a whole, individual members of Council and their staff and staff in the Toronto Public Service to be vigilant about confidential information. If any of person has specific information about disclosure of confidential information to any source, whether it be in a media outlet or not, I encourage them to come forward directly to the Integrity Commissioner. Under the new Complaint and Application Procedures, the Commissioner has greater discretion to protect whistleblowers. If members of Council, staff or otherwise are not coming forward for fear of reprisal, they can request they should inform the Commissioner of this concern so that the matter can be dealt with in a way that protects the person coming forward with the information.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (June 10, 2019) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM8.2adopted
City Council on June 26, 2018 directed that staff report back to City Council with an update on the implementations inclusive of the developments in the sharing of data in reference to the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner. Subsequent to Mr. Faulkner's death, Mr. Bradley Chapman unfortunately was found deceased on our City streets. It would be appropriate for staff to include materials on Bradley Chapman's inquest when reporting to the October 2, 2019 meeting of City Council on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner as both inquests address issues impacting homelessness.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to report on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest of Bradley Chapman when reporting to the October 2, 2019 City Council meeting on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration to report on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest of Bradley Chapman when reporting to the October 2, 2019 City Council meeting on the Coroner's Jury recommendations on the inquest into the death of Grant Faulkner.
RM8.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 14 and 15, 2019.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on May 14 and 15, 2019.
CC8.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Waterfront Toronto Board
The Corporations Nominating Panel will conduct interviews and recommend three candidates to City Council for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2022: Wende Cartwright Michael Galego Jack Winberg 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 15, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 15, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2022: Wende Cartwright Michael Galego Jack Winberg 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (May 15, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors. Candidates' biographies: Wende Cartwright Wende Cartwright is the President of Savira Cultural + Capital Projects. She has an extensive background in capital project planning, community development and placemaking for clients across North America. She was project director for the Globe and Mail Centre from 2011-2017 delivering the state-of-the-art media and event centre, led the Cultural Olympiad for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, and is currently at the helm of planning mixed-use development projects in Boston, Toronto, Halifax and Nunavut. In 2015 Wende was named by the Women's Executive Network as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2019 she was recognized as an Urban Land Institute Women's Leadership Initiative Champion. Wende holds the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.NFP certificate from the Rotman School of Management. Michael Galego Michael Galego is an executive, lawyer and corporate director with extensive M&A and corporate finance experience. Mr. Galego is currently CEO of Apolo Capital Advisory Corp. and sits on the board of directors of several public and private companies. Mr. Galego commenced his career at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in the Business Law Department. He subsequently was legal counsel to several public and private companies operating in the resource sector in South America. Mr. Galego was a co-founder and director of ICC Labs (TSXV: ICC) until its sale to Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) in November 2018. Mr. Galego holds an LLB. From the University of Windsor and a B.A. from York University. Mr. Galego has been on the board of directors of several not-for-profit organizations, including the Canadian Liver Foundation and Trillium Gift of Life Network. Jack Winberg Jack Winberg is educated in business and law and has worked in the land and land development industry for his entire career as both a lawyer and a developer. He is a native Torontonian who is passionate about putting forth an effort to contribute to the success of Toronto and help it continue to grow as a wonderful place for its residents to live, work and play.
MM8.3adopted
City Council at its meeting held on March 27 and 28, 2019 established the Film, Television and Digital Media Board for the 2018-2022 Term. Under the Board's Terms of Reference, the Board is composed of 25 members, including three Members of City Council, a representative of Film Ontario, a representative of the Computer Animation Studios of Ontario and 20 members of the public. By adding the Motion Picture Association - Canada as a stakeholder on the Board, vital producer and distributor clients will be appropriately represented. Requires Re-opening Executive Committee Item EX3.4 (March 27 and 28, 2019 City Council meeting), only as it relates to the Terms of Reference for the Film, Television and Digital Media Board.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Film, Television and Digital Media Board by adding Motion Picture Association - Canada as a stakeholder representative on the Board, under the same terms and conditions that apply to the other stakeholder representatives. 2. City Council appoint Wendy Noss to the Film, Television and Digital Media Board at pleasure of Council as Motion Picture Association - Canada's representative, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Film, Television and Digital Media Board by adding Motion Picture Association - Canada as a stakeholder representative on the Board, under the same terms and conditions that apply to the other stakeholder representatives. 2. City Council appoint Wendy Noss to the Film, Television and Digital Media Board at pleasure of Council as Motion Picture Association - Canada's representative, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
RM8.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 6 on June 6, 2019 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 7 on June 10, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 7 on June 4, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 5 on May 27, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 5 on May 21, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 5 on May 23, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 6 on May 28, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 2 on June 10, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 6 on May 22, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC8.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Sign Variance Committee
On June 10, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee conducted interviews and recommended three candidates, including a Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates, including a Chair, to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Raj Bharati, as Chair Beate Bowron Brian Huskins 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee. The Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates, including a Chair, to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending on June 20, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Raj Bharati, as Chair Beate Bowron Brian Huskins 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee. Candidates' biographies: Raj Bharati Raj Bharati is a lawyer and former environmental engineer with a strong interest in urban issues and architecture. He has legal expertise in intellectual property, environmental issues, municipalities, and regulatory authorities. Raj is particularly interested in community building and has served on various boards, including the Toronto Cyclists Union (now Cycle Toronto), where he was a founding board member, and the Landlord's Self-Help Centre. Beate Bowron Beate Bowron is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners with over 30 years of experience in municipal governance, urban planning, community economic development, public participation, climate change adaptation planning and conflict resolution and consensus building. Her experience is both Canadian and international. Ms. Bowron is a seasoned facilitator and trained mediator, whose practice emphasizes consensus building in order to avoid costly litigation and tribunal processes. Brian Huskins Brian Huskins has an Associate's Degree in Communications and is currently studying for his Project Management Certification at the University of Toronto. He is a successful entrepreneur who focuses on communications, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and project management. Brian has served on many boards and committees, including as chair of the board of directors for the Canadian AIDS Society. He has received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to the community.
MM8.4adopted
Cities for Digital Rights - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
The Cities for Digital Rights is an organization that was formed "to Protect and uphold human rights on the internet at the local and global level." Recently over 25 cities have signed the declaration supporting the 5 point declaration, including Chicago, New York and London. The Government of Canada understood the importance of a changing digital economy by creating a Federal Digital Charter setting the stage for Canadian Cities to create their own policy aimed at protecting the rights of internet users, that would include ensuring the public's private information remains private, protect freedom of expression, have parameters put in place to protect all from hate speech or hate propaganda and more. As such, the City of Toronto should adopt its own digital infrastructure, data and Smart Cities policy framework and governance plan to ensure that the digital rights of its constituents are upheld.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to engage in the necessary arrangements for the City of Toronto to sign on to the declaration of Cities Coalition for Digital Rights and City Council direct the appropriate City Staff to: a. create new, public and free programming in partnership with the Toronto Public Library to further digital safety and literacy among its citizens throughout the year; b. evaluate City divisional policies on ethical digital standards and create a code of technological practices to be implemented across City divisions; c. explore new platforms to engage citizens and communities better and expand the Open Data Program already in place by the City; and d. work with NGOs, entrepreneurs, start-ups and tech companies to find solutions to public policy issues affecting urban life. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the November 26, 2019 City Council meeting to provide an update.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to engage in the necessary arrangements for the City of Toronto to sign on to the declaration of Cities Coalition for Digital Rights and City Council direct the appropriate City Staff to: a. create new, public and free programming in partnership with the Toronto Public Library to further digital safety and literacy among its citizens throughout the year; b. evaluate City divisional policies on ethical digital standards and create a code of technological practices to be implemented across City divisions; c. explore new platforms to engage citizens and communities better and expand the Open Data Program already in place by the City; and d. work with NGO's, entrepreneurs, start-ups and tech companies to find solutions to public policy issues affecting urban life. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the November 26, 2019 City Council meeting to provide an update.
RM8.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Stop! Keep Our Crossing Guards!", submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth, containing the signatures of approximately 767 persons.
CC8.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members as Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner
On June 10, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner conducted interviews and recommended two candidates to City Council for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Alison Griggs 2. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Deputy Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Keith Cooper 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. The Nominating Panel - Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Alison Griggs 2. City Council appoint the following candidate as the Rooming House Licensing Deputy Commissioner for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed: Keith Cooper 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (May 31, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment as the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Candidates' biographies: Keith Cooper Keith Cooper is an experienced arbitrator and mediator. He has a certificate in Conflict Resolution from the University of Toronto, a Law Clerk diploma from Niagara College, and he has completed the SOAR/Osgoode certificate in Adjudication. Keith was a Vice Chair of the Workplace Safety Insurance Appeals Tribunal, a member of the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, and a Discipline Panel Chair for the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council. Presently, Keith manages the CPA Ontario Adjudicative Tribunals. He has served on a number of boards, including the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators, authored a Conflict Resolution Manual, and co-edited The Manual for Ontario Adjudicators. Alison Griggs Alison Griggs has worked in several ministries in the Province of Ontario for over six years in various roles including senior policy advisor and provincial specialist. She is an advocate for healthy, respectful and inclusive workplaces, and has held numerous volunteer roles with the Association of Management and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario. Ms. Griggs has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School.
MM8.5adopted
Milton Berger was a dedicated public servant to the people of North York and Toronto as an Alderman and Councillor between 1977 and 2000. He died on May 19, 2019 at the age of 94.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, including consultation with the Berger family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or by its November 26 and 27, 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, including consultation with the Berger family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or by its November 26 and 27, 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Milton Berger, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
RM8.5received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019. June 18, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the members of the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, the Toronto Paramedic Service and the Toronto Transit Commission Enforcement Unit. Mayor Tory acknowledged the actions of the first responders during the Yonge Street and Danforth tragedies in 2018 to make the City safe. Mayor Tory spoke of the patience, compassion and duty to service that the first responders show each day in serving the residents of the City. Mayor Tory called upon Mark Saunders, Chief of the Toronto Police Service, Matthew Pegg, Chief of Toronto Fire Services, Gord McEachen, Acting Chief of the Toronto Paramedic Service and Alan Cakebread, Chief Special Constable for the Toronto Transit Commission Transit Enforcement Unit to come forward to receive a plaque for their contributions during the Yonge Street and Danforth tragedies. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, thanked the members of Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, the Toronto Paramedic Service and the Toronto Transit Commission Enforcement Unit for their dedication to duty. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked staff for the remarkable achievement in organizing a parade in just three days to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' first ever NBA Championship win. Mayor Tory also spoke of the scary moment on Nathan Phillips Square when an incident of violence momentarily disrupted an otherwise peaceful celebration, and acknowledged the fast actions of the Toronto Police Service in dealing with the situation. Councillor Layton, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated Councillor Wong-Tam and her partner on the arrival of their baby. Councillor Karygiannis, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed a delegation of artists, Liming Shen, Liu Kankai and Song Fu Sheng, from Beijing who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Councillors for a day, Lacklar Curry and Zaid Rashid, who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the students and their instructor from the government relations program at Seneca College who were present in the Chamber. Councillor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar from the University of Toronto, winner of the Herzberg gold medal, Canada's top prize for non-medical research, who was present in the Chamber. June 19, 2019 Councillor Karygiannis, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students and their teacher from Sir Samuel Steele Junior Public School who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Members of Council to come by Committee Room 1 during the lunch recess to have a piece of the 20 foot pizza that was donated by Dino's Wood Burning Pizza in Etobicoke. Councillor Wong-Tam, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Canada is the first country to ban the importation and exportation of Shark Fins. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, thanked Councillor Wong-Tam and former Councillors Glenn De Baeremaeker, Michelle Holland and John Parker for their work on the issue of banning Shark Fins.
CC8.6adopted
City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231) regarding Employment Areas in December 2013. OPA 231 is currently under appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT or Tribunal). The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has scheduled September 16 to October 4, 2019 to hear the remaining appeals regarding OPA 231 employment lands forecasting and policies pertaining to the conversion of employment lands. This report requests direction from City Council for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing respecting conversion and forecasting issues.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and other Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the proposed revised policies to Official Plan Amendment 231 as set out in and substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue negotiations with other appellants to the Conversion and Forecasting phase of the Official Plan Amendment 231 hearing in an effort to resolve all outstanding issues under appeal and to take all necessary steps to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM8.6adopted
The Scadding Court Community Centre is proposing a public parklet pilot within the layby adjacent to Market 707 at 707 Dundas Street West, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to this Motion, between July and November 2019. Public parklets are sidewalk extensions that provide space and amenities for residents and visitors to stop, sit, and rest while taking in the activities of the street. Parklets have been successfully implemented in major cities including Chicago, New York and Philadelphia. In Toronto, they have been beneficial on Spadina Road, Church Street, Elm Street, Duncan Street, Temperance Street and King Street. The layby fronting the Scadding Court Community Centre provides an opportunity to pilot parklets without impacting the travel lane. Currently, the street furniture adjacent to Market 707, the container market at 707 Dundas Street West, is creating pinch points for pedestrians. The existing furniture is proposed to be relocated onto two parklets (2 metres x 11 metres). This initiative is intended to improve the general pedestrian and market experience between July and November 2019. Parking regulations will remain unchanged. No pay and display parking will be lost. Stopping is prohibited between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. On-street parking is prohibited at all times. However, loading/unloading or parking with a valid accessible parking permit during off peak hours is allowed. To mitigate any conflicts between curbside activities and the parklets, large wheel stop planters will delineate the two parklet zones. All costs and insurance requirements associated with the parklets are to be borne by the Scadding Court Community Centre and its agents. The proposal has been reviewed and is supported by Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services, Legal Services and the Toronto Transit Commission.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit two parklets in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to Motion MM8.6, between the dates of July 1, 2019 and November 14, 2019, including set-up and take-down. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from July 1, 2019 to November 14, 2019 in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West to facilitate the implementation of two parklets subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council approve an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit two parklets in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to Motion MM8.6, between the dates of July 1, 2019 and November 14, 2019, including set-up and take-down. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from July 1, 2019 to November 14, 2019 in the eastbound layby at 707 Dundas Street West to facilitate the implementation of two parklets subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
RM8.6amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 18, 2019: City Council adopted the June 18, 2019, Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent. June 19, 2019: City Council adopted the June 19, 2019, Order Paper, as amended.
CC8.7adopted
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (U of T) has appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231) regarding the property municipally known as 1440 Don Mills Road (the Lands) to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). City Council adopted OPA 231 policies for the entire city following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming LPAT pre-hearing conference.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle site specific Appeal 96 (with respect to 1440 Don Mills Road) to Official Plan Amendment 231 dated May 16, 2019 as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the settlement. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM8.7adopted
Authority is being sought to increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre by $400,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits to provide one-time funding for capital improvements at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, in coordination with adjacent planned public realm and open space improvements being delivered as part of implementation of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is the product of more than two years of community consultation including over fifty meetings with dozens of local groups, and was adopted by City Council in July 2017 (Item TE25.55) and June 2018 (Item TE33.9). Near-term implementation of the Neighbourhood Plan is already underway: the Ireland Park Foundation has moved into an underutilized heritage building by the water; and the derelict open space beside the Canada Malting Silos will be transformed into a brand new public space in 2019 and 2020. At the same time, Eireann Quay will be improved to provide greater safety and comfort for pedestrians. Subsequent to the adoption of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre worked with the City of Toronto to undertake a Facility Needs Assessment which provides a description and costing for various sought capital improvements that will jointly improve the community centre, while additionally helping to support implementation of the Neighbourhood Plan. The funds are needed in order to proceed with the implementation of priority improvements contained in the Facility Needs Assessment. For example, the south entrance to the building can accommodate a new, safe vehicle drop off to better serve the Neighbourhood Centre's clients who use Wheel-Trans, including seniors. This location can have better sight-lines for safety, improved weather protection, and would avoid vehicular and pedestrian congestion around the existing Wheel-Trans lay-by. In turn, the improved entrance would provide a seamless connection from the interior of the facility to the new outdoor public space beside the Malting Silos. Section 37 funds in the amount of $400,000 have been secured and received by the City from the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West for the purposes of implementing the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre by $400,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701005) to provide one-time funding for capital improvements at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. (Cost Centre: NP0231)
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre by $400,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701005) to provide one-time funding for capital improvements at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. (Cost Centre: NP0231)
CC8.8adopted
Official Plan Amendment 387 was adopted by City Council on February 1, 2018 by By-law 87-2018 ("OPA 387"). OPA 387 amends the City of Toronto Official Plan (the "Official Plan") by altering the right-of-way widths for certain existing roadways shown on Map 3; by identifying the Broadview Avenue extension on Map 5 as a surface transit priority route; and by identifying the extensions of Broadview Avenue and Bouchette Street as planned but unbuilt roads on Schedule 2, along with other new streets in the South of Eastern area. OPA 387 was appealed by the Toronto Port Authority ("Ports Toronto") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") on March 1, 2018 (the "Appeal"). On May 10, 2019, the parties, including the City, the appellant Ports Toronto, and First Gulf, attended Tribunal-led mediation which resulted in a settlement proposal that would resolve the Appeal and allow OPA 387 to come into force (the Settlement Proposal). The purpose of this report is to seek instructions regarding the Settlement Proposal. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council endorse the Settlement Proposal as outlined in the draft Minutes of Settlement in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute Minutes of Settlement with the Toronto Port Authority. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve Official Plan Amendment 387, subject to an amendment to the footnote in Clause 5 regarding Broadview Avenue to acknowledge that Phases 3 and 4 of the Environmental Assessment process will consider various alternative designs for the extension of Broadview Avenue and Bouchette Street, taking into account continued rail access into and out of the Port Lands, the "Proposed Footnote Amendment", shown in Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such further actions as necessary to give effect City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendix B, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.8adopted
This Motion seeks authority to increase funding for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project in the 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget by $0.053 million, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu. David Crombie Park is a 3.95 acre linear City park that forms the "green spine" of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in the downtown east. The park, heavily used by the entire St. Lawrence community, was built in the late 1970's on former railway lands as an integral open space for then-new infill neighbourhood on former industrial lands. Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Projects procured professional services in June 2018 to prepare a comprehensive conceptual design and implementation plan for improvements to David Crombie Park that meet the current and future needs of the community. The design will evolve through consultation with residents, stakeholders and the public. To provide a more comprehensive park plan that addresses the needs of the neighbourhood, the scope of work has been expanded to include two parks that book-end Crombie Park. Parliament Square Park is an existing recreational park on the east end of Crombie Park while the block south of the St. Lawrence Market will be a future park immediately west of Crombie Park. The cost of the additional work is $0.053 million. This request will increase the project cost and 2019 cash flow for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project by $0.053 million from a Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for the additional scope of work.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $0.053 million, increasing the total project cost from $0.200 million to $0.253 million and 2019 cash flow from $0.118 million to $0.171 million with funding from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 75 The Esplanade (Source Account: XR2213-4201214) for the additional scope of work.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the David Crombie Park Revitalization Design sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $0.053 million, increasing the total project cost from $0.200 million to $0.253 million and 2019 cash flow from $0.118 million to $0.171 million with funding from the Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu for 75 The Esplanade (Source Account: XR2213-4201214) for the additional scope of work.
CC8.9amended
Bathurst and Glencairn Square Limited (the "Applicant") is the owner of lands municipally known as 491 Glencairn Avenue and 278, 280 & 282 Strathallan Wood Road (the "Subject Site"). The Subject Site is located on south east corner of Bathurst Street and Glencairn Avenue. The site occupies a full block between Glencairn Avenue and Strathallan Wood Road, and is partially vacant. The Applicant submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (the "Applications") to the City in January, 2014. The Application proposed a 12 storey, 38.5 metre high (excluding elevator overrun) mixed use building. The Applications were revised in November 2016, to reduce the height, the gross floor area, and the number of units, and to increase the non-residential gross floor area. The Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB"), now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), conducted a hearing on the Revised Application, at which the City Solicitor and other City staff appeared in opposition. The OMB issued a decision in which it did not approve the proposed development, but in which it also did not dismiss the Applicant's appeal. The OMB allowed the Applicant the opportunity to amend its proposal in accordance with the directions outlined in its decision, and to continue discussions with the City and other parties to the appeal. The LPAT has now scheduled a further hearing date of June 24, 2019. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the June 24, 2019 LPAT hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor; b. Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor; and c. Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer, dated June 7, 2019, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the e-mail correspondence from David Bronskill to the City Solicitor, dated June 13, 2019, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised proposed development set out in the Settlement Offer in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the owner and the City have entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits: i. a cash contribution of $750,000.00 to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development and to be allocated towards local park improvements in Ward 8 and/or local area streetscape and public realm improvements along Bathurst Street, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. the $750,000.00 cash contribution is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the agreement to the date of payment, which date shall be prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit for the proposed development; and iii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.a.i. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and that agreement has been registered, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, on title to 491 Glencairn Avenue and 278, 280 and 282 Strathallan Wood Road; b. the following matters have been secured in a registered agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to support the development: i. the owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard; ii. the owner shall make improvements along Glencairn Avenue, which include curb extensions/bump-outs and a minimum 2.1 metre-wide public sidewalk within the public boulevard; and iii. the owner shall make intersection improvements at the north-east corner of Strathallan Wood and Bathurst Street to include curb extensions/bump-outs to increase pedestrian safety; c. the owner has addressed the outstanding items relating to servicing outlined in the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services dated March 3, 2014; d. the owner has entered into any necessary agreements and has provided financial securities to secure any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, identified in the information required by condition 3.c. above, to support the development, prior to the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; and e. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City. Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 17, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations 1, 2 and 3 contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Attachment 2, and Appendix "A" to Confidential Attachment 2, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to privilege.
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.
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.
MM8.55adopted
Crow's Theatre has been a leading force in the Canadian theatre landscape since it was founded in 1983. Since its inception, the theatre has created, produced and presented local, national, and international talent in the performing arts within the City of Toronto. It is a registered charity and operates with public subsidies from all levels of government including an annual operating grant from the Toronto Arts Council. In 2016, Crow's Theatre moved their location to 345 and 347 Carlaw Avenue and underwent a period of construction prior to opening its doors to the public in 2017. Section 3 of the Assessment Act provides for a property tax exemption for small theatres for which Crow's Theatre is eligible, however, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has advised that they are not eligible for this exemption during the period of construction as it was not being used as a theatre during this time. There are two assessment roll numbers for Crow's Theatre. The assessment roll number for 347 Carlaw Avenue is currently exempt, and the assessment roll for 345 Carlaw Avenue is comprised of an exempt and taxable portion of assessment. The taxable assessment at 345 Carlaw Avenue is for the restaurant at this location. Both of these assessment rolls have outstanding taxes pertaining to the 2016 taxation year, during the construction period at this property. Crow's Theatre was under the assumption that the exemption for the theatre would also apply during the time that these properties were under construction. Currently, there is a combined total of $70,363.71 of outstanding taxes; $24,542.70 for 347 Carlaw Avenue and $45,821.01 for 345 Carlaw Avenue. A portion of the outstanding taxes on 345 Carlaw Avenue may apply to the restaurant at this location. Crow's Theatre is in a difficult position for the 2016 taxation year, as they had assumed that they were exempt from taxation for all space at both of these properties, other than the restaurant. These arrears are causing hardship for the theatre, and this situation may jeopardize their financial viability.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Controller to report to the September 4, 2019 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the facts regarding Crow's Theatre's outstanding taxes and identify options to address the outstanding taxes that accumulated during the construction phase on an otherwise exempt entity under the Assessment Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Controller to report to the September 4, 2019 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the facts regarding Crow's Theatre's outstanding taxes and identify options to address the outstanding taxes that accumulated during the construction phase on an otherwise exempt entity under the Assessment Act.
MM8.56adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing the minor variance application respecting 34 Ellerbeck Street (Application A1035/18TEY). On May 7, 2019, the Toronto and East York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application regarding the property municipally known as 34 Ellerbeck Street to permit the owner to construct a parking pad in the front yard of an existing detached two-storey dwelling. On May 21, 2019, the owner of 34 Ellerbeck Street appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Appeal, which will be considered by the Toronto Local Appeal Body, requires variances to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 including: permission to encroach stairs into a required building setback, reducing the amount of front yard soft landscaping and locating a parking space in the front yard.
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, and outside consultants, as necessary, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment Decision respecting 34 Ellerbeck Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, and outside consultants, as necessary, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment Decision respecting 34 Ellerbeck Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.