Toronto City Council
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BL9.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for July 16 and 17, 2019 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2019.CC9
City Council on July 16 and 17, 2019 enacted By-laws 1096-2019 to 1212-2019.
CC9.1adopted
Report Regarding the Conduct of Former Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano
The Integrity Commissioner has jurisdiction to conduct inquiries pursuant to the authorities in the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code. Section 4.4(H) of Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code requires the Integrity Commissioner to report to City Council when a complaint is sustained in whole or in part. This Report for Action transmits to City Council the Commissioner's investigation report regarding a complaint made by a member of the public alleging that former Councillor Justin Di Ciano contravened Article VII (Election Campaign Work) of the Code of Conduct. After an investigation, the Integrity Commissioner has concluded that the former Councillor contravened Articles VI (Use of City Property, Services and Other Resources and VII (Election Campaign Work). The Commissioner recommends that City Council receive this report for information and impose no penalty or remedial action.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (July 9, 2019) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM9.1adopted
Bloordale Baseball League is a not-for-profit organization located in Etobicoke. The League's mission is to provide the game of baseball to youth in their community with an emphasis on sportsmanship, participation and fun. Established in 1963, Bloordale Baseball is a baseball program that affords all children and youth to play, regardless of skill level. In 2018, Bloordale Baseball League identified the need for improvements to ball diamond #2 at Millwood Park (Ward 2) and contributed funding to upgrade and expand the infield playing surface of the diamond. The expanded playing surface has built capacity in the organization by allowing more age groups to play. Bloordale Baseball League would like to contribute additional funding to complete a full refurbishment of this diamond in 2019. Bloordale Baseball League was recently awarded $63,000 of grant funding through the Jays Care Field of Dreams program from the Toronto Blue Jays - Jays Care Foundation. The League is contributing another $10,000 from its own budget for this project, for a total donation of $73,000. Authority is requested to amend the Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2019 Capital Budget to create a new sub-project for Millwood Park in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, with funding from the donation, to improve the conditions of ball diamond #2 by replacing fencing, increasing fence height by two feet, building larger covered players' bench areas and building protected pitchers' warm up areas. The work is planned to commence fall 2019.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept a donation of $73,000 from Bloordale Baseball League for the capital project work relating to the refurbishments to Diamond #2 at Millwood Park in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $73,000 donation from Bloordale Baseball League, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital sub-project known as Millwood Park Ball Diamond #2 Refurbishments in the Outdoor Recreation Centre Project, with a total project cost and 2019 cash flow of $73,000, funded by the donation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept a donation of $73,000 from Bloordale Baseball League for the capital project work relating to the refurbishments to diamond #2 at Millwood Park in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $73,000 donation from Bloordale Baseball League, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council amend the Approved 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital sub-project known as Millwood Park Ball Diamond #2 Refurbishments in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, with a total project cost and 2019 cash flow of $73,000, funded by the donation.
RM9.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:35 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Michael Colgrass Bruce Fleury John R. Gardner Anne Johnston Mavis Barbara Knowles-Phillips Jordon Veira 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, July 17, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Katharine Mulherin Hodan Nalayeh
CC9.2amended
Pursuant to section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), Ombudsman Toronto has concluded an Enquiry. The Enquiry consisted of a review of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Investigation of a February 18, 2018 incident involving Transit Fare Inspectors. We hereby table with City Council for its July 2019 session the Enquiry Report, dated July 9, 2019.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the Ombudsman Toronto Report and request the Toronto Transit Commission to implement all of the recommendations in the Enquiry Report (July 9, 2019) from the Ombudsman. Ombudsman Recommendations: Ensure that Unit Complaints Coordinator Investigations are Independent and Impartial 1. The TTC should develop a plan to structurally strengthen the independence of its internal investigations of the Transit Enforcement Unit. This plan should include moving the Unit Complaints Coordinator away from the unit's physical location and reducing or eliminating personal and professional ties between the Unit Complaints Coordinator and support staff on one hand and the unit on the other. 2. The TTC should strengthen its documentation of the Unit Complaints Coordinator's terms of reference and their role and mandate. It should include what kind of information, if any, the Unit Complaints Coordinator will exchange with TTC management and/or the TTC legal department and for what purpose(s). 3. The TTC should also consider creating a protocol for retaining external investigators in appropriate cases, for example where there is intense public interest or where senior staff members are involved in the incident(s) under investigation. Clarify the Standard of Proof 4. All relevant TTC policies and training should clearly state that the standard of proof that applies in investigations of complaints about Transit Fare Inspectors is proof on a balance of probabilities. Use Expert Opinions Appropriately 5. The TTC should document in its investigation policies and procedures that: a. As a best practice, when the TTC engages an expert to provide an opinion in an investigation, it should select someone without ties to the TTC. b. The TTC should also require any expert witness to provide written confirmation that they understand they are being asked for a fair, objective and non-partisan opinion. c. The TTC should provide all relevant evidence to the expert witness for their review and should have the witness prepare the opinion without assistance from investigators. The opinion itself should reflect that these steps were taken. Investigator Training 6. The TTC should develop a plan to provide additional training to its internal investigators, in particular with respect to: a. identifying the issues and the facts in dispute b. procedural fairness c. preventing unconscious confirmation bias d. investigating unconscious bias/racial profiling e. making and explaining factual findings by considering and weighing all relevant evidence f. the standard of proof g. effectively communicating the results of an investigation in a report 2. City Council forward the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism to the Toronto Transit Commission Board for adoption. 3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and appropriate Toronto Transit Commission staff to work with the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit; specifically, to work with the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit to address anti-black racism through ongoing learning and development initiatives for all staff, and to review transit enforcement policies and practices using the City of Toronto's Anti-Black Racism Analysis Tool. 4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report back to the Executive Committee during the first quarter of 2020 on the status of the Toronto Transit Commission's adoption of the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism and an update of the progress of their work with the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit. 5. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Executive Committee during the first quarter of 2020 on the steps taken to address the recommendations outlined in the report (July 9, 2019) from the Ombudsman.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that City Council adopt the report and in so doing, request that the Toronto Transit Commission implement all of the recommendations.
MM9.2adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Sections 45(9) Planning Act funds to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the purpose of funding capital improvements to the basketball court located at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation property at 415 Willowdale Avenue. 415 Willowdale Avenue, also known as the Willowtree community, is a property that provides affordable housing to over 600 people. The site is undergoing significant renovations funded through the $1.3 billion investment from the Federal Government towards the Toronto Community Housing Corporation repair backlog, however there is currently no funding to improve and upgrade the well-used outdoor basketball courts. The funds will be used to increase the size of the larger of two on-site courts and upgrade its features to provide a better quality of life for residents, while improving the existing open spaces around the buildings. Funds have been secured from the development on the lands municipally known as 4726-4750 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue, 2-28 Poyntz Avenue and 49 Bogert Avenue as community benefits through Section 45(9) of the Planning Act to be used by the City for appropriate community benefits. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation will be required to sign an Undertaking that will govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, prior to the funds being released to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation by the City.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on a one-time basis by $31,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 4726-4750 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue, 2-28 Poyntz Avenue and 49 Bogert Avenue (Source Account: XR3028-4500139) for transfer to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in order to undertake basketball court upgrades at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation building located at 415 Willowdale Avenue (Cost Centre: FD5101). 2. City Council direct that the $31,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on a one-time basis by $31,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 4726-4750 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue, 2-28 Poyntz Avenue and 49 Bogert Avenue (source account: XR3028-4500139) for transfer to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in order to undertake basketball court upgrades at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation building located at 415 Willowdale Avenue (cost centre: FD5101). 2. City Council direct that the $31,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM9.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 18 and 19, 2019.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on June 18 and 19, 2019.
CC9.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal
On June 3, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal conducted interviews and recommended six candidates to City Council for appointment to Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, who will serve as public members for a term of office ending on June 20, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Natasha Bronfman Ben Drory Suzanne Graves Jenny Gumbs Larry Swartz Helen Walsh 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (May 27, 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 Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (May 27, 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 Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, who will serve as public members for a term of office ending on June 20, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Natasha Bronfman Ben Drory Suzanne Graves Jenny Gumbs Larry Swartz Helen Walsh 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (May 27, 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 Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Candidates' biographies: Natasha Bronfman Natasha Bronfman is an experienced adjudicator with Ontario's Consent and Capacity Board and holds a Certificate in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals and a Certificate in Mental Health Law from Osgoode Hall Law School. She is Secretary to the Board of a children's charity and also sits on the Board of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto Branch and is Chair of its QA committee. Natasha is also a member of the Downtown Toronto Human Service and Justice Coordinating Committee. Ben Drory An experienced adjudicator and mediator who has conducted many hearings, pre-hearings, mediations, and investigations. Accredited as a Chartered Arbitrator and Chartered Mediator by the ADR Institute of Canada - Canada's highest ADR designations. Works skillfully in diverse subject matters. Smart, impartial, and efficient, with sound judgment and tact. A director of the ADR Institute of Ontario, and a coach in York University's Certificate in Dispute Resolution program. Suzanne Graves Ms. Graves holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, a Master of Public Administration from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of York in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and practiced law at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General for over 20 years. Most recently she served as a part-time member of the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. Jenny Gumbs A graduate of Ryerson University, Jenny has combined an active and successful career with a deep commitment to family and volunteerism. A former diplomat accredited to Canada, she proudly served her community while fulfilling a varied and challenging mandate. She is very actively involved with many community organizations, including Tropicana Community Services, Tarragon Theatre, The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada and BBPA. Larry Swartz Larry Swartz is a lawyer and CFA Charterholder with several professional financial designations. His practice includes governance, compliance, insurance, tax, trusts, mergers and acquisitions. He is a winner of the Award of Excellence from the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association. Larry received the Canadian Bar Association National Sections Council Award of Excellence during his term as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Pensions and Benefits Law Section. Helen Walsh Helen Walsh has over 25 years' experience in civil litigation and employment law and has advocated before Ontario and Federal Courts and various tribunals. Most recently she was a mediator with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. She has spoken and written on a variety of topics relating to her areas of practice and teaches and coaches in the area of dispute resolution. Ms. Walsh holds a B.A. (Hons.) from the University of Toronto and a LL.B and LL.M. (ADR) from Osgoode Hall Law School.
MM9.3adopted
On June 5, 2019, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") approved an application brought by the owner of 34 Green Valley Road for eleven minor variances, and refused two minor variance pertaining to front yard setback and front stair projection (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. The Application proposed to demolish the existing structure to construct a new three-storey single detached dwelling. On June 24, 2019, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated May 28, 2019, Community Planning Staff recommended the application be refused. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Community Planning Staff opined that the Application did not meet the intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law or Official Plan, identifying specifically the requested building height and length variances. This Motion would give the City Solicitor the authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in opposition to the application. It would also give the City Solicitor authority to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 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 oppose the variances requested in Application A0254/19NY respecting 34 Green Valley Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0254/19NY respecting 34 Green Valley Road and settle the matter on behalf of the City at 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 Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose the variances requested in Application A0254/19NY respecting 34 Green Valley Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0254/19NY respecting 34 Green Valley Road and 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, North York District.
RM9.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 7 on July 4, 2019 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 3 on June 28, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 8 on July 3, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 6 on June 26, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 6 on June 24, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 6 on June 27, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 7 on July 3, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 2 on June 10, 2019 - Item ST2.3 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 7 on June 25, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 7 on June 25, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 7 on June 25, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 7 on June 25, 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.
CC9.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
On June 4 and 6, and on July 4, 2019, the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment conducted interviews and recommended thirty-five candidates for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2022 and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Laura Alderson Danny Bellissimo Michael Clark Douglas Colbourne Stan Kumorek Michi McCloskey Neil Palmer Donald Taylor North York Panel: Nazila Atarodi Giuseppe Bartolo Denise Graham Ron Hunt Asif A. Khan Paul Kidd Thomas Klassen Isaac Lallouz Nadini Sankar-Peralta Allan Smithies Scarborough Panel: Amy Emm Hena Kabir Anne McCauley Gary McKay Muhammad Saeed Toronto and East York Panel: Zaheer Bhyat Yim Chan Aaron Cheng Larry Clay Donald Granatstein Carl Knipfel Kathleen Larsen Bruce Mullock Nancy Oomen Peter Reed Nimrod Salamon Lisa Valentini 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (May 29, 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 Committee of Adjustment. Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (May 29, 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 Committee of Adjustment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment. The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2022 and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Laura Alderson Danny Bellissimo Michael Clark Douglas Colbourne Stan Kumorek Michi McCloskey Neil Palmer Donald Taylor North York Panel: Nazila Atarodi Giuseppe Bartolo Denise Graham Ron Hunt Asif A. Khan Paul Kidd Thomas Klassen Isaac Lallouz Nadini Sankar-Peralta Allan Smithies Scarborough Panel: Amy Emm Hena Kabir Anne McCauley Gary McKay Muhammad Saeed Toronto and East York Panel: Zaheer Bhyat Yim Chan Aaron Cheng Larry Clay Donald Granatstein Carl Knipfel Kathleen Larsen Bruce Mullock Nancy Oomen Peter Reed Nimrod Salamon Lisa Valentini 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (May 29, 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 Committee of Adjustment. Candidates' biographies: Etobicoke York Laura Alderson A long-time community activist, Laura has served on the Boards of UrbanArts, Farmers' Markets Ontario, the Clean Train Coalition (Finalist, Green Toronto Award, 2012) and the Weston Village Residents' Association. An EDCO Award winner for Innovative Marketing Practices for the Film Resource Guide "Lights...Camera...York!", she currently sits on the Artscape Weston Common Steering Committee, is a member of the ABC Residents' Association and a Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas. Danny Bellissimo Danny Bellissimo's interest in the relationship of people to buildings and open space started in the School of Architecture in Toronto with a focus on sociology and community development. As a Community Improvement Planner for the City of Toronto, he oversaw numerous Neighbourhood Improvement Plans which included community facilities, public square, streetscape, and public art. He also initiated the City's Commercial Facade Improvement Programs in numerous City neighbourhoods. Michael Clark Michael Clark has resided in the City of Toronto for 35 years. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1983 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1985. As an executive and in-house lawyer, Michael has over 25 years of experience in real estate development and property management. He was first appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the former City of York in 1994 and subsequently served on the Midtown and Toronto/East York panels following amalgamation from 1998 to 2006. Douglas Colbourne Doug Colbourne has extensive experience as an arbitrator and mediator through years of conducting hearings for Municipal, Provincial and federal Governments, Boards, Commissions and Committees. He has extensive experience involving Ontario Provincial Planning Act policies and procedures as well as City requirements. He has a background in the construction and real estate business and as a Certified Professional Accountant. Stan Kumorek A life-long resident of Toronto, Stan is a recently retired manager of real estate and facilities from the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto. He holds a degree in Urban Planning and Public Administration and is a former Metro Toronto Hydro Commissioner and former board member of the Toronto Parking Authority. He is active in a number of community organizations and boards and is currently a local leader with Scouts Canada. Michi McCloskey Michi McCloskey has a background in urban planning and interdisciplinary design. As a Planner, Michi has worked on complex development and policy projects across Ontario and has assisted with the design and facilitation of numerous community engagement initiatives. Michi has worked in both urban and rural municipal settings, where she has gained valuable insights on community visioning, land use policy, zoning, and real estate acquisition and expropriation processes. Neil Palmer Neil has been active in the planning industry at both the public and private sector since 1990. He has unique experience in dealing with Committee of Adjustment matters at the Ontario Municipal Board, processing active appeal cases at the Board, ensuring relevant material was before the Board for hearing, representing clients at the Committee of Adjustment while employed at a law firm, representing his employer before Committees of Adjustment for minor variances, severances and easements. Donald Taylor Don retired in 2017 after 43 years in public service. Hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a planner in 1974, Don went on to become a Chief Negotiator with the Ministry's Municipal Boundaries Branch. In this position, Don successfully led major municipal amalgamation projects, including London/Middlesex and South Simcoe County. Don joined the City of Markham in 2005, where he served as Manager, Executive Operations in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer. North York Nazila Atarodi Nazila Atarodi is an architectural and urban design professional with over 14 years of Canadian and international experience. Nazila received her Master of Urban Design from the University of Toronto, where she was a recipient of the Gordon Cressy Leadership Award. She also holds a Master of Architecture from Tehran Azad University. Nazila works as a Director of the Architecture and Design Department at C-Living Inc. Giuseppe Bartolo Giuseppe Bartolo holds an undergraduate and master's degree in urban planning from the University of Waterloo and is a reserve army officer in the Canadian Army. He has resided in Toronto for the past five years and wants to improve his community through the dedication of time and effort. He has managed many construction and development projects for the private sector and brings a strong professional background to the role. His desire is to ensure strong community-led and sustainable development in Toronto. Denise Graham Denise Graham is a Registered Professional Planner who retired from the City of Toronto in 2011. She was a Senior Planner in the City Planning Division and holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Applied Geography) from Ryerson. She is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and Ontario Professional Planners Institute. Denise continues to serve her community as a member of the Board of Directors of the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre and co-coordinates a lunch program for seniors. Ron Hunt Ron Hunt is a University graduate with over 35 years of land development experience. He has had extensive experience with quasi-judicial committees in the areas of municipal appeals to Zoning By-law decisions and the resolution of disputes regarding property-related issues and is an objective and well-reasoned contributor to tribunals. Asif A. Khan Asif Khan is a retired Civil Engineer who was employed for 28 years as a Senior Building Official with the City of Toronto and former City of Scarborough. He has extensive knowledge on By-laws, zoning, planning and other building development issues. Asif has gained community service experience at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels including as chair of the Committee of Adjustment, Property Standard, Advisory Council on Multiculturalism and Citizenship. Asif is recipient of Ontario Medal of Good Citizenship. Paul Kidd Paul Kidd has lived in Toronto since 1963 and ran a land surveying business in downtown Toronto until his retirement in 2018. He graduated from the University of Toronto with Bachelor of Science degree with a specialty in Land Surveying and has certification in GIS. He has also been an active neighbourhood volunteer. Thomas Klassen Thomas Klassen earned a MSc in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Toronto. He has worked for the Ontario Ministry of Housing and was member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He is currently a professor of public policy and administration at York University. He has lived in Toronto for more than 40 years, and currently resides in North York. He has been involved in community organizations for many years, particularly in co-operative housing. Isaac Lallouz Mr. Lallouz is a professional engineer who previously led the Department of Engineers for a national insurance corporation. He has experience conducting committee/commission hearings in the City of Toronto as well as at the provincial level. He has sat on the boards and contributed to fundraising for charity organizations, and is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators. Nadini Sankar-Peralta Nadini has worked in both federal and provincial governments in senior positions advising and negotiating on policy, programs and government resources. Nadini is also an experienced, multi-lingual accredited mediator in good standing with the ADR Institute of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Family Mediation. She has a Masters Education and volunteers within her community, serving as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for the a local Community Health Centre and mediating youth justice cases. Allan Smithies Allan Smithies graduated from Sheridan College's Transportation Planning program in 1978, and was employed by the former City of Etobicoke in a number of positions including Transportation Planner and Manager of Transportation Planning. Most recently, Allan served as Manager of Traffic Planning/Right of Way Management for the City of Toronto from 1999 until his retirement in March 2014. Scarborough Amy Emm Amy is a MCIP, RPP Senior Planner with over 12 years of private and public sector professional planning and development experience. She provides a full range of planning services working towards the securing of approvals for land development or redevelopment. From the due diligence stages to the final registration of plans, she offers expertise in all applications under the Planning Act. Hena Kabir Hena Kabir is an architectural graduate and a Registered Professional Planner with almost 20 years of professional experience in architectural design, urban planning, urban design and municipal management. She is a strong advocate of citizen participation in city and community building and believes residents should have the opportunity to engage with and contribute towards creating beautiful and livable neighborhoods. Hena is passionate about City building and making neighborhoods safe and attractive to live, work and play in. Anne McCauley Anne McCauley is a professional land use planner with over 40 years of experience of working in the municipal sector. She has also been involved in numerous advisory committees, associations, and community initiatives. Gary McKay Gary McKay is a lawyer with many years of experience in municipal, planning and land use law. He has conducted many hearings before Administrative Tribunals throughout Ontario. He holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto, and a law degree from Queen's University in Kingston. Muhammad Saeed Muhammad Saeed has been involved for over fifteen years in project management, group facilitations partnerships and community engagement. He has worked on different positions and has strong skills in proactively managing important and time sensitive projects, developing innovative solutions to critical problems, balancing stakeholder's expectations and working collaboratively with the team members for achievement of desired goals. He has Master's in Public Administration. Toronto and East York Zaheer Bhyat Zaheer Bhyat has served as a teacher and Administrator with the Toronto District School Board for over 20 years. He entered the University of Toronto and York University where he completed his BA, B.Ed., M.E.S, M.A. and Doctorate degrees. He has also been an entrepreneur, Urban Planner in Alberta, and CIDA in Lesotho. His eclectic background and experiences have afforded him a global perspective. He brings leadership, entrepreneurial and educational skills, and strategic thinking. He currently practices as a mediator. Yim Chan A member of the Ontario Architects Association since 1995, Yim has a portfolio of a large variety of projects, ranging from residential to institutional, health-care, large-scale theme parks and high-rise commercial towers. She has in-depth knowledge of City Planning, construction principles and practices including project management, the Ontario Building Code, and regulatory approval process. She is an active member in the community and has been doing volunteering work for many years. Aaron Cheng Aaron Cheng is an architect and founder of C& Partners Architects Inc. which designs and provides architectural solutions to clients primarily in the healthcare and childcare sectors. Aaron has also been involved in numerous community boards and committees. Larry Clay Larry Clay was Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ontario Growth Secretariat. As Assistant Deputy Minister, Larry oversaw the Places to Grow Act and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, designed to guide and shape growth across the entire Greater Golden Horseshoe. Prior to joining the Ontario Growth Secretariat, Larry was Director of the Central Municipal Services Office at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing where he oversaw municipal service delivery, governance issues, and land use planning approvals in the Greater Toronto Area. Donald Granatstein Donald L. Granatstein is an investigator with ADR Chambers Banking Ombudsman, a mediator with ADR Chambers, and practices law full-time. Don has a LLB and BA from University of Toronto, an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall and certificates in Dispute Resolution from Harvard Law, University of Toronto, the LSUC and the University of Windsor. Don has appeared before courts at all levels and before many tribunals. Carl Knipfel Carl is a creative architect, planner and marketing expert with extensive municipal planning experience. He has been involved in the design of housing , education, recreation and government projects. He has authored municipal urban design guidelines, official plan design policies and worked on the redevelopment of the core areas of many Ontario municipalities. He assisted with initiating design partnerships for OCAD University. Kathleen Larsen Kathleen Larsen moved to Toronto from Vancouver BC in 2017 where she was employed as a Development/Heritage Planner for 27 years. She has an educational background in urban planning and design and a wealth of experience in municipal government planning. Ms. Larsen is passionate about the planning process and since arriving has enthusiastically familiarized herself with Toronto's many diverse neighbourhoods, and policy and planning framework. Bruce Mullock Bruce Mullock has served on the City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment since 2015. Formerly, he was appointed to the Borough of East York Planning Board, prior to municipal amalgamation. Bruce holds a B.A. from York University. He advanced through a full-term career in Toronto with Ian Martin Group. There, Bruce worked in close relationship with government and industry clients, providing engineering staffing services. He brings broad governance experience, having served on executive teams and on the boards of industry associations. Nancy Oomen Nancy is an accomplished government and community-relations professional who spent almost two decades with the City of Toronto where she worked with diverse stakeholders to achieve objectives using solid judgement and effective mediation. Nancy has been involved with her local ratepayers' association for about 30 years and she has served several terms as president. She is a highly effective project coordinator and chair of the "Blossom" fundraising event which raises funds for local charities. Peter Reed Peter Reed is an urban planner with more than 15 years experience in the public and private sectors, having worked extensively in Toronto, throughout Ontario, in the United States and overseas. He most recently directed the Land Use Planning group at Infrastructure Ontario, an agency of the Provincial government, in protecting and enhancing the value of public land and building assets. Peter now raises his three young children full time in Toronto's west end. Nimrod Salamon Nimrod Salamon is an urban planner with 30 years of experience who retired from the City of Toronto as a Senior Planner in 2015. He has worked as an urban planner with experience in community planning, development review, policy and Zoning By-law review. Lisa Valentini Lisa Valentini is a lawyer and long-time resident of the City of Toronto. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from Queen's University before articling in Toronto and being called to the bar in 2000. Her professional career has been exclusively with provincial and municipal governments, including significant experience advising municipal councils, departments and committees during her nine years as an in-house lawyer for municipalities in and around the Greater Toronto area.
MM9.4adopted
The City of Toronto has witnessed significant increases in construction activity with a considerable number of these projects being undertaken in established neighbourhoods. This construction activity may have impact on adjacent properties; in particular, vibrations that emanate from project sites. It has been some time since a thorough review of the Vibration Control Provisions of the Municipal Code has been undertaken. It would be prudent that the City carry out a review of these regulations in order to determine whether further updates are required.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Building Officer and Executive Director, Toronto Building to undertake a review of the Vibration Control provisions contained within Chapter 363-3.6 of the Toronto Municipal Code in order to determine whether further updates or amendments are required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. Toronto City Council direct the Chief Building Officer and Executive Director, Toronto Building to undertake a review of the Vibration Control provisions contained within Chapter 363-3.6 of the Toronto Municipal Code in order to determine whether further updates or amendments are required.
RM9.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition to designate North St. James Town a Neighbourhood Improvement Area, submitted by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 842 persons.
CC9.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
The Nominating Panel - Corporations will conduct interviews and recommend two candidates to City Council for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 16, 2022 and until successors are appointed: Nikki Holland Stephen Smith 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (June 26, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (June 26, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
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 Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 16, 2022 and until successors are appointed: Nikki Holland Stephen Smith 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (June 26, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board. Candidates' biographies: Nikki Holland Nikki Holland is the President and CEO of Jewish Federations of Canada -UIA, manages two global offices and works with the Federations and Councils across Canada to promote Jewish life and run national programs. She is a seasoned communications and public affairs executive with extensive leadership expertise, having previously worked at the Carpenters Union District Council, Invest Toronto, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and the Provincial Government. Nikki, a mom, lives and plays in Toronto. Stephen Smith Stephen has made significant contributions to the Board and guided several financial-related situations where his experience as CFO of Cara and Loblaw was invaluable. Stephen's hospitality and retail industry experience and background as a Chartered Accountant provide a solid base for a Board member who can add value to the oversight of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on behalf of the community.
MM9.5adopted
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and/or MLSE Foundation is the charitable arm of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. In January 2018, the Raptors and OVO had pledged $1 million over three years to refurbish and refresh local community basketball courts. For each of the next three years, local community courts will be selected for a capital investment dedicated to supporting programs and sports initiatives for at-risk children and youth. Entering into year two of the initiative, MLSE Foundation committed to completely fund the refurbishment of the Outdoor Basketball Court at Falstaff Community Centre. Authority is requested to amend the Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2019 Capital Budget to create a new sub-project for Falstaff Park in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, with funding from the donation for the following scope of work: repaving of the north court, refurbishment of the south court, replacement of all existing basketball poles, backboards and rims/nets for both courts, line painting, logo decal application, and pathway and turf restoration. The work is planned to commence in early August 2019.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Council Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital sub-project known as Falstaff Park Basketball Court Improvements in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, with a total project cost and 2019 cash flow of $80,000, funded by the donation from Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Council Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital sub-project known as Falstaff Park Basketball Court Improvements in the Outdoor Recreation Centre project, with a total project cost and 2019 cash flow of $80,000, funded by the donation from Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment.
RM9.5received
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 July 16, 17 and 18, 2019. July 16, 2019 Councillor Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged members of the late former Councillor Anne Johnston's family, who were present in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Giuliana Carbone, Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to come forward and recognize Chris Brillinger, who is leaving his post as Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, for his 31 years of service to the City. Ms. Carbone thanked Mr. Brillinger for his contributions and wished him all the best in his future role as Executive Director, Family Service Toronto. Ms. Carbone invited Mayor Tory to come forward. Mayor Tory offered thanks to Mr. Brillinger on behalf of Members of Council and of the people of Toronto, and presented Mr. Brillinger with a scroll. Mr. Brillinger addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory and Ms. Carbone for their words and thanked Council for the opportunity to serve the City. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize Valerie Jepson, Integrity Commissioner, upon the completion of her term of office with the City of Toronto. Mayor Tory thanked Ms. Jepson, on behalf of Members of Council and of the people of Toronto, for Ms. Jepson's dedication, service and hard work and remarked on Ms. Jepson's ethical leadership and thoughtful advice over the past five years. Mayor Tory acknowledged that during her time in office Ms. Jepson was awarded the 2018 Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators Medal for outstanding contributions to the Ontario administrative justice system and was recognized as a University of Victoria Faculty of Law distinguished alumni. Mayor Tory presented Ms. Jepson with a scroll. Ms. Jepson addressed City Council and thanked the Mayor, City Council, the City Manager, and the City Clerk for the recognition. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Councillor Cressy to come forward to recognize City of Toronto employees, Agencies, and the Toronto Island residential community for their response to the flooding on the Toronto Islands. Councillor Cressy thanked staff from Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Toronto Water, Strategic Communications, Emergency Management, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as well as Island residents, many of whom were present in the Chamber, for keeping the Islands open and safe. Councillor Cressy also recognized Chief Pegg, Toronto Fire Services, for sending recruits to help fill sandbags. Mayor Tory came forward to offer his thanks to Councillor Cressy and acknowledged that the preparation work that was done based on the learning of previous flooding made a big difference. Mayor Tory thanked staff and residents for learning the lessons of 2017 and applying them in 2019 to avert what could have been a very bad situation. Councillor Layton, during the morning session of the meeting advised Members of Council that the City has proclaimed Friday, August 16, the opening day of the 2019 Canadian National Exhibition, as CNE Day. Councillor Layton, as the municipal representative on the Canadian National Exhibition Association Board of Directors, welcomed the Board's President John Kiru and First Vice-President Suzan Hall, Director Jacquie Perrin, as well as members and staff of its External Relations Committee, who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Layton thanked the Board for putting on an excellent event in past years, and what was sure to be an excellent event this year, and encouraged Members of Council to "go to the Ex." Councillor Wong-Tam, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students and their instructor from the Academy of Learning, a private career college, who were present in the Chamber. Deputy Speaker Carroll, during the afternoon session of the meeting, asked Members of Council to recognize Nunziata's grandson, who was present in the Chamber. Mayor Tory, during the afternoon session of the meeting, announced to the Members of Council that yesterday was Councillor Crawford's birthday and extended his congratulations. July 17, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Councillor Grimes to come forward to recognize Dianne Young, Chief Executive Officer of Exhibition Place on her retirement from the City of Toronto. Councillor Grimes provided highlights of Ms. Young's 31-year career with the City, of which 22 were with Exhibition Place, and invited Mayor Tory to come forward. Mayor Tory congratulated Ms. Young, on behalf of Members of Council and the people of Toronto, for her efforts over many years and presented Ms. Young with a scroll. Ms Young addressed City Council and thanked Council for its support over the years, thanked the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, and stated that it's been an honour to be part of the Toronto Public Service. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong to come forward to recognize the Toronto winners at the 2019 China Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Competition. Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong recognized Zhuang Yaodong, Acting Consul General of China and Shen Jianlei, Consul for Science and Technology, who were present in the Chamber, spoke about the history of the relationship between Shenzhen, China and the City of Toronto, and showed a video about the competition. Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong introduced to the Chamber the Toronto innovation companies that made it to the finals and won prizes in the various categories of the competition: Fibos, Genecis Bioindustries, ARHT Media and Nanodevice Solutions. Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong also recognized the following members of the Canada Confederation of Shenzhen Associations and the Sci Innovation Centre, hosts of the competition's Canada Division, who were present in the Chamber: Jenny Qi, Chairperson of the Canada Confederation of Shenzhen Associations, Leo Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sci Innovation Centre, Reza Moridi, Honorary Chair of the Sci Experts Advisory Council, and Songnian Zhou, Chair of the Sci Experts Advisory Council. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, rose to pay special tribute to Reza Moridi, former Ontario Minister of Innovation and Science, who was present in the Chamber. Mayor Tory noted that Toronto is the third-biggest source of innovative and tech jobs in North America and credited this fact as a tribute to Mr. Moridi's hard work. July 18, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor to introduce articling students from Legal Services who were present in the Chamber. They are Aiden Alexio, Gaëlle Houehounkpe, Aisha Hussain, Molly Lowson, Amna Shakil, and Tushar Sharma. Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, rose to thank City of Toronto staff from Toronto Water, Transportation Services, and Toronto Fire Services who responded to the emergency in the west end of the City. Councillor Colle advised Council that eighty millimetres of rain fell in a two-hour period and he thanked staff who cleared the catch basins and pulled cars out of rain ponds for responding quickly, effectively and efficiently.
CC9.6amended
Council direction regarding payment of legal fees related to a Code of Conduct Investigation
The City Clerk has received a request from a former Council member to pay legal expenses related a Code of Conduct investigation. Under the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy, legal fees related to Code of Conduct investigations are eligible expenses. Automatic payment is up to a limit of $20,000. As the submitted request brings the legal fees related to this investigation over the limit, the City Clerk is seeking Council direction on payment of the additional legal fees.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that no further legal costs be covered for the former Councillor related to this matter. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to report to City Council on the appropriateness of the $20,000 legal fee limit and on the possibility of a mechanism which enables Members of Council seeking reimbursement of fees over the limit to obtain pre-approval from Council once there is a prospect of high fees.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council adopt one of the following options in response to a request for reimbursement of legal expenses: Option A - pay the current legal fees and any future fees City Council authorize the payment of legal fees above the $20,000 limit in the amount of $25,269.24, as outlined in the letter (June 27, 2019) from Gardiner Roberts and City Council direct that further invoices related to this matter also be reimbursed. Option B - pay the current legal fees but no future fees City Council authorize the payment of legal fees above the $20,000 limit in the amount of $25,269.24, as outlined in the letter (June 27, 2019) from Gardiner Roberts and City Council direct that no further invoices related to this matter be reimbursed. Option C - do not pay any legal fees City Council direct that no further legal costs be covered for the former Councillor related to this matter.
MM9.6adopted
In March of 2017, Mayor John Tory and a delegation of 32 business leaders travelled to India and Sri Lanka as part of a mission to promote the media, technology, finance, and education sectors, as well as to reinforce Toronto as a prosperous hub for these areas. The mission, planned with Economic Development and Culture, and spearheaded by former Members of Council, sought to establish stronger partnerships and alliances between Toronto and cities overseas. The implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 19, 2017 between the City of Toronto and the District of Jaffna was intended to facilitate new investments and business, educational, and cultural exchanges. The Memorandum of Understanding was meant to bolster activities under four distinct pillars: Good Governance, Education, Library Systems, and Economic Development. Following the return to Toronto, the Toronto-Jaffna Partnership Summit was held on September 30, 2017 in order to discuss an "Implementation Phase" for the Memorandum of Understanding. This Motion seeks to reengage the process and resume this project with clear deliverables. Furthermore, past discussion of an exchange of urban planners between Jaffna and Toronto should be finalized, planned, and eventually executed.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council revive the existing Memorandum of Understanding of March 19, 2017 between the City of Toronto and the District of Jaffna. 2. City Council resume its commitment to the collaborative advancement of the four main pillars of Good Governance, Education, Library Systems, and Economic Development, as outlined in the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding, and hold another workshop to identify actions for each pillar. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to investigate the potential for an urban planner from the City of Toronto to participate in an exchange exercise with the District of Jaffna; this includes amending the original March 2017 Memorandum of Understanding, as necessary, to include the District of Jaffna as a signatory and reporting back on feasibility and next steps. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to investigate the potential for a Tamil scholar from Sri Lanka to participate in an exchange exercise with Tamil Studies at the University of Toronto at Scarborough and report back on feasibility and next steps.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council revive the existing Memorandum of Understanding of March 19, 2017 between the City of Toronto and the District of Jaffna. 2. City Council resume its commitment to the collaborative advancement of the four main pillars of Good Governance, Education, Library Systems, and Economic Development, as outlined in the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding, and hold another workshop to identify actions for each pillar. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to investigate the potential for an urban planner from the City of Toronto to participate in an exchange exercise with the District of Jaffna; this includes amending the original March 2017 Memorandum of Understanding, as necessary, to include the District of Jaffna as a signatory and reporting back on feasibility and next steps. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to investigate the potential for a Tamil scholar from Sri Lanka to participate in an exchange exercise with Tamil Studies at the University of Toronto at Scarborough and report back on feasibility and next steps.
RM9.6amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
July 16, 2019: City Council adopted the July 16, 2019, Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent. July 17, 2019: City Council adopted the July 17, 2019, Order Paper, as amended. July 18, 2019: City Council adopted the July 18, 2019, Order Paper, as amended.
CC9.7amended
More Homes, More Choice Act - Budgetary Considerations
This report identifies the budgetary considerations related to the implementation of Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 and the measures staff are taking, both to work with the government to ensure appropriate regulations are adopted, and to communicate to program areas reasonable assumptions for 2020 budget purposes.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to repeal Bill 108. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to consult directly with the City of Toronto on Bill 108 regulations if the Act is not repealed. 3. City Council receive the report (July 8, 2019) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM9.7adopted
The Applicant, on behalf of the Applicant and co-owner, applied to the Etobicoke York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances respecting the site at 1039 Weston Road (the "Original Application"). The Original Application sought permissions to maintain a double duplex with a secondary suite in the basement. On April 12, 2019, Community Planning for the Etobicoke York District ("Community Planning") wrote a report to the Committee of Adjustment recommending that the Original Application be refused. On April 25, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment deferred the Original Application in order to allow the Applicant to consult with Community Planning. The Applicant subsequently submitted a revised application wherein the secondary suite in the basement was eliminated, referenced as Committee of Adjustment File A0161/19EYK (the "Revised Application"). On June 13, 2019, Community Planning wrote a Revised Staff Report noting that the Revised Application was premature, given that City Planning, at the direction of City Council, is currently undertaking a review of the current planning framework for the Mount Dennis area within which this site is located. The Mount Dennis Planning Framework Study (the "Study") is anticipated to be completed in 2020. The Revised Staff Report requested that, should the Committee of Adjustment approve the Revised Application, the Committee of Adjustment impose a condition that the approval be valid for a period of three (3) years, expiring on June 20, 2022 (the "Condition"). On June 20, 2019 the Committee of Adjustment approved the Revised Application without imposing the Condition (the "Decision"). The Decision is attached to this Motion. It is important that the Condition be applied to ensure that the subject site's land use can be considered in relation to the Study's findings and recommendations. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and will authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the application.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel to oppose the approval of the Revised Application for 1039 Weston Road (A0161/19EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Decision and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel to oppose the approval of the Revised Application for 1039 Weston Road (A0161/19EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Decision and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC9.8amended
This report summarizes the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing's (the "Minister") modifications of Official Plan Amendments 405 (Yonge-Eglinton) and 406 (Downtown). This report also provides a preliminary assessment of the potential effect of the Decisions and the impact associated with Bill 108 on the Secondary Plans. Official Plan Amendments 405 and 406 ("OPA 405" and "OPA 406") Official Plan Amendments for the Downtown and Yonge-Eglinton areas were submitted to the Minister pursuant to Section 26 of the Planning Act in August 2018. On June 5, 2019, the Minister issued two Notices of Decision (the "Decisions") approving Official Plan Amendment No. 405 (Yonge-Eglinton) and Official Plan Amendment No. 406 (Downtown Plan) with modifications. The Minister's Decisions are final and not subject to appeal. Additionally, in accordance with the Planning Act, the two OPAs cannot be amended for a 2 year period except at the determination of Council. The Official Plan Amendments are now in full force and effect. Each Notice of Decision made a number of modifications to the respective Secondary Plans adopted by City Council. The Minister made 194 modifications to the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan and 224 modifications to the Downtown Plan. Many of the modifications are similar in both plans. The specificity, such as various numeric standards, that had been included in policy directions in both plans to provide certainty and predictability has been generally reduced and replaced with more policy guidance and less prescriptive terminology. Other similar changes to both OPAs included introducing new policies, such as an objective related to "transit optimization", directing transit-supportive development within the vicinity of transit stations. Copies of both the in-force Secondary Plans which incorporate the modifications as well as redline versions which show the modifications are attached to this report as Attachments 1 through 4. Bill 108 Bill 108, which amends 13 pieces of legislation, received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. It has not yet been proclaimed. A number of the modifications made to both Official Plan Amendments align with provisions in Bill 108, specifically as they relate to the new community benefits charge authority and the removal of an alternative parkland dedication requirement for the development or redevelopment of land for residential purposes. In the absence of the detailed information to be released through Bill 108's implementing regulations, it is difficult to fully assess the implications of Bill 108 on the two Secondary Plans. Detailed analysis that was previously undertaken for the two areas, as well as ongoing work related to the infrastructure implementation strategies for both areas and parkland dedication will inform ongoing discussions with the Province on the regulations.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to revert back to the City Council-approved version of Official Plan Amendment 405 which will provide a higher quality of life for Midtown residents. 2. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to revert back to the Council-approved version of Official Plan Amendment 406 which will build liveable and vibrant communities in the downtown. 3. City Council direct that the Zoning By-law for Official Plan Amendment 405 be completed in coordination with the City Planning Division's Midtown Multi-Modal Access Study and the Toronto Transit Commission's Surface Transit Operational Improvement Study. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate and expeditiously advance a review of the zoning by-law(s) permissions in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan Area to ensure zoning permissions are able to be supported by existing and planned infrastructure among other matters. 5. City Council receive the report (July 12, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM9.8adopted
On June 6, 2019, the Etobicoke York District Panel Committee of Adjustment refused applications for consent to sever the property municipally known as 37 Blue Springs Road into three undersized lots and with a new detached dwelling with an attached garage proposed for each new lot. The decisions in Applications B0090/17EYK, A0871/17EYK, A0872/17EYK and A0873/17EYK are attached to this Motion. The applicant has appealed the refusal decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In addition to the consents, the applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By‑law 569‑2013 and North York Zoning By-law 7625, including variances for lot areas, lot coverages, front yard setbacks, rear yard setbacks, side yard setbacks, and dwelling height. Additionally, two of the proposed severed parcels require a variance for permitted height of the first floor above established grade. One of the applications requires a lot frontage variance. Another proposed severed parcel requires a variance from the By-law requirement for the location of vehicle access to a parking space. Community Planning staff do not support the applications. On November 20, 2017, Community Planning for the Etobicoke York District wrote a report to the Committee of Adjustment recommending that the consent and minor variances be refused. On April 2, 2019, Community Planning submitted correspondence to the Committee of Adjustment maintaining their recommendation from the first staff report. Staff recommend refusal of the consents and minor variances because the proposed undersized residential lots and resulting variances would not respect and reinforce the existing physical character and lot configuration of the neighbourhood, would not be in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-laws, and would not conform to the Official Plan. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the applicant's Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the appeal.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of 37 Blue Springs Road to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the Applicant's proposed development (Committee of Adjustment Applications A0871/17EYK, A0872/17EYK, A0873/17EYK and B0090/17EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of 37 Blue Springs Road to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the Applicant's proposed development (Committee of Adjustment Applications A0871/17EYK, A0872/17EYK, A0873/17EYK and B0090/17EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.
CC9.9amended
240 Markland Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Request for Direction
This application proposes to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the development of two buildings including: a 9-storey residential apartment building fronting Bloor Street West with an integrated 3-storey residential townhouse block at the northwest corner of Broadfield Drive; and a 3-storey residential building at the northeast corner of Markland Drive and Sunplains Crescent. Combined, these buildings would contain 164 units. The existing 10-storey, 113 unit apartment building would be retained. The owner appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board, now Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"), citing City Council's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time frame set out in the Planning Act. At the June 26, 27, and 28, 2018 meeting of City Council, Council provided City Legal staff with direction to oppose the zoning amendment in its current form, but set out modifications to the development (reduction of the overall height of the Bloor building by 1 storey, and introducing terracing to the south end of the Bloor building) that could form the basis of a settlement. The LPAT has held two pre-hearing conferences in this matter, and an 8-day hearing is scheduled to commence September 16, 2019 The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the upcoming LPAT hearing.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing for 240 Markland Drive in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into negotiation with the applicant to reduce the overall mass and impact of the building, and to enter into minutes of settlement as deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor, in consultation with Planning staff and the Ward Councillor. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such steps as may be necessary to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
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 Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A, 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 that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.9adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment within two years of the By-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". In the case of 2 Gibbs Road, site specific By-laws adopted by City Council on February 1, 2018 provide for redevelopment of the site with 1,480 residential units (including 387 rental units) and a total of 1,730 parking spaces within a below and above grade garage. The proposed total gross floor area is 105,600 square metres, of which 6,800 square metres would be composed of non-residential uses. The development would have a Floor Space Index of 3.97 times the lot area. Phase 1 of the development consists of two 10-storey residential rental buildings with retail uses at grade on the eastern portion of the site, a playground area as a privately-owned publicly-accessible open space (POPS), a one way driveway at the eastern property limit, a new central private road accessed from Gibbs Road and one 31-storey residential condominium tower above a 4-storey podium containing eight at-grade residential units on the northwestern portion of the site. Subsequent phases include two residential condominium towers (43 and 37 storeys in height) above a 4-storey podium containing retail and office space and six at-grade residential units with a central garden (POPS) on the western portion of the site. In a letter to the City Planning on June 28, 2019, the applicant noted that they had revised the floor to ceiling heights in the earlier phases and created larger units than anticipated. In the later phases, the applicant desires to revise the floor to ceiling heights and to create larger units. In doing so, the applicant plans to include additional floors within the previously approved height limit, resulting in additional gross floor area beyond that which has been approved. The applicant has also indicated that despite the additional requested floor area, the project will result in fewer residential units overall, and a higher percentage of three bedroom units. Under the Planning Act, as now amended, this land owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York District, for zoning relief in this regard until February 2020, thus delaying site redevelopment and further restricting the availability for family housing and causing the owner undue financial hardship. As a result, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted. While the minor variance process may be the appropriate process, this resolution is not intended to and does not relay Council's endorsement of the merits of the application.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 2 Gibbs Road for relief from the Zoning Code and site-specific By-laws in order to amend the associated development standards as they relate to gross floor area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 2 Gibbs Road for relief from the Zoning Code and site-specific By-laws in order to amend the associated development standards as they relate to gross floor area.