Toronto City Council
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CC9.10adopted
DCMS Realty (Bloor-Islington) Inc. (the "Owner") is the owner of lands known municipally as 3429 Bloor Street West. On June 27, 2017 the Owner applied for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment with respect to the subject lands in order to permit an 18-storey mixed-use building containing retail uses at-grade, office uses on the 2nd level and a retirement facility above. On November 10, 2017 and January 15, 2018, the applicant filed appeals of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications, respectively, to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"), citing Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. The LPAT has held two pre-hearing conferences in this matter, the first on April 5, 2018 and the second on October 9, 2018. An 8-day hearing is scheduled to begin on September 3, 2019. On June 17, 2019 the City received "with prejudice" revised plans from the applicant's solicitor on the appealed application. The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction for the LPAT hearing of the appeals.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor and direct that the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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 instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to oppose the rezoning application in its revised form. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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 (July 5, 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 recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, but that the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.10adopted
At the conclusion of the City Council meeting scheduled for July 16 and 17, 2019, City Council will be recessing until its meeting of October 2 and 3, 2019. During that period it is likely that there will be decisions arising from applications to the Committee of Adjustment which will be matters of concern to the City and would warrant the City's attendance at the Toronto Local Appeal Body either on an appeal by the City itself or on the applicant's appeal to the tribunal. The purpose of this Motion is to delegate temporary authority during this period to the Ward Councillor to instruct the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body on the application, provided the Ward Councillor has first consulted with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate. This would include the authority to direct the City Solicitor to file an appeal of a decision and retain outside experts as necessary. It also authorizes the City Solicitor to resolve matters in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Ward Councillor after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate, during the period from the completion of City Council's July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 meeting to the start of City Council's October 2 and 3, 2019 meeting; the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend at the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; the City Solicitor is authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Ward Councillor after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate, during the period from the completion of City Council's July 16 and 17, 2019 meeting to the start of City Council's October 2 and 3, 2019 meeting; the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend at the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; the City Solicitor is authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC9.11amended
1001 Broadview Avenue Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of lands municipally known as 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2 & 4 Mortimer Avenue (the "Subject Site"). Policy Background The properties at 995-1005 Broadview Avenue are designated Mixed Use Areas in the Official Plan, which permit a broad range of uses and are generally where growth and intensification is targeted. The properties at 2-4 Mortimer Avenue are designated Neighbourhoods, which are stable low-rise residential areas where physical changes must be sensitive, gradual and "fit" the existing physical character. This site, specifically the properties at 995-1005 Broadview Avenue, fall within Site and Area Specific Policy 509 being Official Plan Amendment 343 ("OPA 343"), which was the result of the Broadview Avenue Planning Study. City Council adopted OPA 343 on June 7, 2016. However, OPA 343 was appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). On August 15, 2018, the LPAT approved OPA 343 save and except for three site-specific appeals that remain outstanding. The lands with outstanding site-specific appeals are the following: 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue (the Subject Site); 1132 Broadview Avenue; and 954-958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road. All three of these site-specific appeals have site-specific development applications under way. OPA 343 guides and manages moderate incremental development on Broadview Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and O'Connor Drive; complements, builds upon, and strengthens the physical character of the area as a whole and within each of its five character areas; conserves and reinforces the area's natural and cultural heritage; and ensures compatibility between existing and future development. OPA 343 provides five character areas for Broadview Avenue, each area defined by its attributes in terms of function, built form and character. The subject site, for the properties at 995-1005 Broadview Avenue, is within Character Area B, which allows for a maximum height of 5 storeys. The properties at 2-4 Mortimer Road are not currently within OPA 343. In addition to OPA 343, City Council also adopted Broadview Avenue Urban Design Guidelines which aid in guiding the implementation of the policies in OPA 343. The Original Site-Specific Application On November 23, 2017, the Applicant submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City, proposing to develop a 10-storey (33.2 metres plus a 5.5 metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at the lands municipally known as 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue (the "Original Application"). The Original Application proposed a gross floor area ("GFA") of 8,709.5 square metres: 8,260.5 square metres of residential and 449 square metres of retail. The proposed Floor Space Index (FSI) of the Original Application was 5.66 times the area of the lot. In order to facilitate this development, the Original Application proposed amendments to the Official Plan, including re-designation of 2-4 Mortimer Avenue from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas, and an amendment to Site and Area Specific Policy No. 509 (SASP 509) to allow for the construction of a 10-storey building. On March 26, 2018, City Council adopted a refusal report (dated February 2, 2018) from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. The Applicant appealed its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's decision (the "Appeal"). The Appeal is currently subject to the rules and procedures established by Bill 139. The Appeal is adjourned pending the result of the Applicant's appeal of the City's Broadview Avenue Planning Study. The Applicant's outstanding appeal of OPA 343 has been scoped to the Subject Site and is considered a legacy appeal before the LPAT assessed against the Planning Act tests prior to the enactment of Bill 139. The site specific hearing of OPA 343 as it relates to this site is scheduled to be heard by the Tribunal on September 30, 2019 for 5 days. Since the refusal report, 1001 Broadview Avenue Inc. has approached City Planning in an effort to address the concerns raised in the February 2, 2018 refusal report.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor and the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor and the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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 and City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor and the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated July 5, 2019 from Goodmans LLP, attached as Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing of these matters to advise that City Council supports a settlement in principle of the Official Plan Amendment 343 and site specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications related to 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue, as generally shown in the architectural plans dated June 28, 2019 attached as Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor, subject to the following: a. a minimum of 15 percent of the dwelling units in the development shall be 2 bedroom units or larger and a minimum of 10 percent of the dwelling units shall be 3 bedroom units or larger, with a majority located within the base building as per the Growing Up Guidelines; b. loading requirements and vehicular parking ratios shall be addressed in a Transportation Impact Report Addendum, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. stormwater management, functional servicing and hydrogeological issues shall be addressed in revised engineering reports, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. prior to the issuance of the final Orders from the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on the related appeals: i. the Official Plan Amendment 343 for the site shall be finalized and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; ii. the site specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment reflecting City Council's decision shall be finalized to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; iii. the Owner shall address all outstanding issues from Engineering and Construction Services, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; iv. the Owner shall prepare a revised Functional Servicing Report, a revised Stormwater Management Report and revised Hydrogeological Assessment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; v. the Owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; vi. the Owner shall address all outstanding issues from Transportation Services, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and vii. the Owner shall prepare a revised Transportation Impact Assessment Addendum to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to Parts 1 and 2 above. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue for safety and operation as it relates to the existing traffic congestion at that intersection as well as the traffic impact to be generated by the development and to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council on any recommended changes to improve the safety and operation of that intersection if required. 5. City Council direct the Applicant to amend its application to convert a minimum of one and up to three residential parking spaces to a car share or commercial/retail spaces or visitor parking spaces, to the satisfaction of and in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to reflect this change in the settlement at the hearing before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 6. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, together with the Applicant, to consult with the Toronto Public Library on the potential of leasing the proposed ground floor retail space to locate or relocate a library branch. 7. In the event that the appeals for 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue are allowed at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the property located at 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue from Permit Parking Area 7K to ensure no future resident of 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue may obtain a parking permit in this permit parking area and to report on this exclusion by the October 10, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council. 8. In the event that the appeals for 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue are allowed at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and prior to the issuance of the first building permit and in support of the future site plan control application, City Council require the applicant to submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to, details regarding size and location of construction staging areas, dates of significant concrete pouring activities, measures to ensure safety lighting does not negatively impact adjacent residences, construction vehicle parking locations, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information and any other matters deemed necessary. 9. In the event that the appeals for 995-1005 Broadview Avenue and 2-4 Mortimer Avenue are allowed at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, City Council direct that a local Construction Liaison Committee be established by the developer, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 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, and Confidential Attachments 2 amd 3 shall remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM9.11adopted
This Motion seeks authority to amend the project scope for the [former] Ward 3 Park Improvements sub-project in the 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget, changing it to the Broadacres Park Basketball Court. Broadacres Park is a 5.7 hectare City park that includes a ball diamond, playground and large open green space. The scope of work for the project includes a new basketball court and related components. There is currently a lack of basketball courts in the area, with the closest basketball court located 6.5 kilometres away. The addition of a basketball court in the park will increase the provision of recreation opportunities for area residents.
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 change the project scope for the Ward 3 Park Improvements sub-project, in the Park Development project to Broadacres Park Basketball Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Council Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to change the project scope for the Ward 3 Park Improvements sub-project, in the Park Development project to Broadacres Park Basketball Court.
CC9.12amended
Devron (YS) Ltd. (the "Applicant") is the owners of lands municipally known as 2779, 2781 Yonge Street & 15-17, 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue (the "Subject Site"). The Subject Site is located at the south-east corner of Yonge Street and Strathgowan Avenue. On February 21, 2013, the former owner of the property, 1655584 Ontario Limited, submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City to permit the development of a 9-storey residential building with ground floor commercial uses (the "Application"). On November 28, 2014, the owner appealed the Application to the Ontario Municipal Board ("OMB") (now the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT")) as OMB/LPAT File No. PL141372. On February 3, 2016, City Council adopted a settlement of the OMB appeal of the Application as Item CC.12.12. A settlement hearing was held on May 12, 2016, and on June 8, 2016 the OMB issued its decision approving the Application (the "OMB Decision"). In the OMB Decision, the OMB withheld its final order until the City Solicitor has confirmed in writing that a Section 37 agreement has been executed and registered on title, that the City has issued notice of approval conditions for the site plan application, and that the zoning by-law amendments are in a final form to the satisfaction of all the parties. To date, the final order of the OMB has not been issued as the conditions have yet to be fulfilled. At some time after the release of the OMB Decision, the Applicant acquired the Subject Site from the previous owner. On May 3, 2019, following discussion with City staff through the course of the now ongoing site plan approvals process, the Applicant made a resubmission to the City with a revised design for the proposal (the "Revised Design"). This Revised Design includes changes to the proposal and the draft form of the zoning by-law amendments that City Council endorsed as a settlement and that is the subject of the OMB Decision. The Revised Design was made following consultation and with the input of City Staff, neighbours, and the parties to the OMB appeal. The Revised Design is public and is described in more detail in the "Comments" section below. The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions from City Council. A related rental housing demolition application has also been submitted in relation to the Application. There are 28 existing rental dwelling units located on the Subject Property that are proposed to be demolished and replaced within the new development. The Revised Design maintains the rental replacement as originally proposed. On June 25, 2019, North York Community Council considered a Final Report regarding the rental housing demolition application for the Subject Property as Item NY7.5, and adopted Staff's recommendations. Community Council has recommended that City Council approve the application for a rental housing demolition permit subject to the replacement of the 28 existing rental dwelling units and certain other conditions. City Council will also consider that report at its meeting on July 16 and 17, 2019. The Final Report regarding the rental housing demolition application should be considered in conjunction with this Solicitor's Report. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to install a No Right Turn restriction preventing right turn movements out of the driveway entrance of the proposed development onto Strathgowan Avenue as part of the Site Plan approval process. 5. City Council direct City Planning staff to consult with the Ward Councillor during the Site Plan approval process about any comments and concerns of local area stakeholders. 6. City Council direct City Planning staff to require as a condition of Site Plan approval that the Applicant provide a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Ward Councillor. 7. In addition to the community benefits already authorized to be secured pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act by City Council's decision on Item CC12.12 at its meeting held on February 3 and 4, 2016 and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's decision dated June 8, 2016 regarding Case PL141372, City Council further authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the Applicant shall provide to the City an additional indexed cash contribution of $250,000.00 to be paid prior to first building permit to be directed to community benefits in the form of capital improvements, including park improvements, in the vicinity of the property at 2779, 2781 Yonge Street and 15-17, 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor; and b. the Applicant shall design and construct at its sole cost and expense an extension of the public sidewalk along Strathgowan Avenue between Yonge Street and St. Hilda's Avenue, including the portions of the sidewalk that are beyond the property at 2779, 2781 Yonge Street and 15-17, 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue, with the location, design, and construction of such sidewalk to be fully compliant with City standards, including the preservation and maintenance of existing City trees, and all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and the Applicant shall further provide a letter of credit to the City prior to Site Plan approval securing the cost of the design and construction works related to the sidewalk in an amount and form to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to support the Revised Design as shown in the Architectural Plans by Rafael + Bigauskas Architects dated May 2, 2019 for the property at 2779, 2781 Yonge Street and 15-17, 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue in connection with Ontario Municipal Board/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal File PL141372 and to prepare the final form of zoning by-law amendments reflecting the Revised Design. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 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 (July 5, 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.
MM9.12adopted
Originally started in 1981, the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area is one of the oldest Business Improvement Areas in the City. Formerly part of the old City of York, the Business Improvement Area has evolved along with the neighbourhood and currently covers the area on Eglinton Avenue between Marlee Avenue and Dufferin Street, going north to Whitmore Avenue. On July 23, 2018 City Council adopted item MM44.80 entitled "1603 Eglinton Avenue West - Release of Section 37 Funds from the Development for Community Benefit and Public Art Projects". One of the recommendations adopted by Council provided that the 2018 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program be increased by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1603 Eglinton Avenue West for the purpose of forwarding funds to the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, for the production of a mural at 1661 Eglinton Avenue West. Subsequent to Council's approval the $10,000.00 was forwarded to the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area for the production of a mural at 1661 Eglinton Avenue West. The mural was completed and $5,000 remained unused. As per the executed Undertaking, the unused portion was to be returned to the City, but the Business Improvement Area has requested that the remaining funds be utilized to facilitate the production of a mural that will revitalize the streetscape at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West. This motion seeks Council approval to permit the Business Improvement Area to retain the unused $5,000 and allow it to allocate the funds to the installation of a mural at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the reallocation, by the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, of $5,000.00 in Section 37 funds for the production of a mural at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West, 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 Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the reallocation, by the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, of $5,000.00 in Section 37 funds for the production of a mural at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC9.13amended
Propeller Developments Inc., the owner of 421 Roncesvalles Avenue ("Propeller"), appealed Council's failure to enact the requested Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") and Propeller has consolidated its Appeal with Council's refusal to issue a demolition permit for the building on the Subject Property. The LPAT has scheduled a two-week hearing for these appeals commencing on January 13, 2020. Propeller also appealed Official Plan Amendment 421 ("OPA 421"), the Dundas Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue Built Form Study Official Plan Amendment. The LPAT has not scheduled a hearing date for Propeller's appeal of OPA 421, and the parties have not at this time informed the LPAT that they are ready to proceed. On May 8, 2019, Propeller's lawyer provided the City Solicitor with a "with prejudice" settlement offer, Public Attachment 1 and 2 to this Report. The City Solicitor requires further instructions with respect to these appeals.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor as amended by the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended; and b. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the supplementary report (July 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 (July 15, 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 (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor as amended by the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "with prejudice" settlement offer described in Public Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor as revised by the "without prejudice" settlement offer contained in Confidential Appendices A and B to the supplementary report (July 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to require revised plans, drawings and elevations demonstrating the decrease in overall height as described in Confidential Appendices A and B to supplementary report (July 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor prior to attending a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in support of the proposed development. 3. City Council accept the Settlement Offer regarding Official Plan Amendment 421 in Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 4. 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 illustrated in the Plans and Drawings prepared by Superkul Architects, dated May 7, 2019, and attached as Public Attachment 2 (the "Revised Proposal"). 5. 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 amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has provided a cash payment directed to the Municipal Parking Fund in lieu of the seventeen (17) parking spaces shortfall on-site, from the Zoning By-law requirement for parking, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has addressed the outstanding items outlined in the memorandum from the Acting Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, dated June 3, 2019, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the owner has secured the necessary upgrades and/or improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development arising from the accepted Functional Servicing Report. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Appendices A and B to the supplementary report (July 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 and it pertains to potential litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 (July 15, 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 and it pertains to potential litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 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 the Report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A" to the Report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.13adopted
The City of Toronto is committed to an ambitious climate change strategy through TransformTO. As part of our commitment to meet the objectives of TransformTO we have established the Green Market Acceleration Program to support the development of new renewable energy technologies. Supporting technology that uses the energy from wastewater is one step the City can take to advance our climate change goals. The United Nations estimates that over 3000 billion litres of waste water are dumped into North American and European sewers every day. That waste water contains thermal energy that can be used to heat and cool buildings across the City. This could have a significant environmental impact, given that heating and cooling buildings contributes almost 30 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and the City Solicitor to report back to City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with recommendations on how to advance strategic pilot projects for wastewater energy transfer in the fourth quarter of 2019. 2. City Council request that information from these pilot projects be used to develop recommendations for a wastewater energy transfer policy, and that staff report back to City Council through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and the City Solicitor to report back to City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with recommendations on how to advance strategic pilot projects for wastewater energy transfer in the fourth quarter of 2019. 2. City Council request that information from these pilot projects be used to develop recommendations for a wastewater energy transfer policy, and that staff report back to Council through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter of 2020.
CC9.14amended
FCR (Park Lawn) LP ("FCR") are appellants to Official Plan Amendment No. 231 ("OPA 231") currently at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). FCR's appeal is regarding the properties known municipally as 2150-2194 Lake Shore Boulevard West and 23 Park Lawn Road. 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 July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor and the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Mark Grimes. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor; b. Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor; and c. the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Mark Grimes. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor and the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Mark Grimes were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle site-specific Appeal No. 127 (with respect to 2150-2194 Lake Shore Boulevard West and 23 Park Lawn Road) to Official Plan Amendment 231 dated July 4, 2019 as set out in Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (July 8, 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. 2. Should the settlement be approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the local Councillor, to resume the City's Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan and integrate the work with the upcoming Secondary Plan process. Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (July 8, 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 Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential 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 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 Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Attachment 2 to remain confidential, as they contain advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 3.
MM9.14amended
Protecting Seniors Housing in Toronto - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory
On July 3rd, residents at Davenhill Senior Living located at 877 Yonge Street received notice that the Board of Directors had decided that the facility would close by the end of the year. This announcement was made after the building was sold to a numbered company. Several residents have expressed concern about the timing of the notices they received, as well as their ability to find a suitable place to move to, given the limited availability of assisted-living options in Toronto. As the population of our City ages, we need to do everything we can to make sure we protect our existing service providers and expand the number of places that will provide quality and affordable places for seniors to live in dignity. Given the pressure our City faces to constantly commodify its housing supply, we must be taking steps to protect the spaces that will increasingly be at risk of being rezoned due to development pressures. The City must ensure that there are rules that will put the public good of our City's residents and aging population over the development industry. Additionally, we must ask to have the Province provide better oversight of the operations of these facilities and their boards should they cease their operations.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report back to City Council through the Planning and Housing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 with recommendations on how to ensure that seniors-specific housing in Toronto is protected in perpetuity. 2. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ontario Minister of Seniors and Accessibility to review policies related to the protection of tenants at assisted living facilities, in particular when those facilities cease operation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report back to City Council through the Planning and Housing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 with recommendations on how to ensure that seniors-specific housing in Toronto is protected in perpetuity. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario review the Long-Term Care Homes Act (2017) and strengthen regulations around the process through which long-term care facilities and their boards operate to ensure tenants are being better protected and cared for when operations cease.
CC9.15adopted
The owners of various properties within the Mimico-Judson Secondary Plan area have appealed the Mimico-Judson Secondary Plan ("OPA 331") and site specific applications as they relate to the lands east of Royal York Road. A hearing was held in April 2019 and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") has rendered a decision allowing various appeals within Blocks D and E of the Mimico-Judson Secondary Plan area. As a result of that decision, the City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, and that Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor be released only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: Block D and E Block plan to facilitate consolidated parkland 1. City Council authorize the conveyance, for nominal consideration, of Parts 4, 5 and 6 on R Plan 66R-30597 to the City as onsite parkland dedication for the approved development on the lands municipally known as 25 Audley Street, in accordance with the City's current Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City. 2. Effective as of the date that the City acquires ownership of Parts 4, 5 and 6 of R Plan 66R-305897, City Council declare the property surplus, with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a land exchange with the owner of 1 Audley Street for Parts 10 and 11 of R Plan 66R-305897 for park purposes at no cost to the City. 3. Upon completion of the City's real estate disposal process as set out in Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to approve the related land exchange transaction and any related or ancillary agreements, and to execute the documents necessary to implement the transaction on behalf of the City, in reliance on the delegated authority contained in Item EX27.12, as adopted by City Council on October 2, 3 and 4, 2017, notwithstanding that the values of the exchanged parcels may exceed the monetary limits otherwise set out in that Item. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the land exchange transaction on behalf of the City, including amending the closing and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor considers reasonable. 5. City Council authorize a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owners of 23 Buckingham Street, 1x, 2 and 10 Audley Street, 8 Newcastle Street, and 29, 31, 59 and 71 Portland Street of the 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 owners of designing and constructing the above-base park improvements, with the design and cost estimates to be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the developments at the sites noted within this recommendation in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the owner of 1x, 2 and 10 Audley Street, 8 Newcastle Street, and 29, 31, 59 and 71 Portland Street amend plans to show an unstratified road to be conveyed to the City and in exchange: a. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Roads and Related component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of 1x, 2 and 10 Audley Street, 8 Newcastle Street, and 29, 31, 59 and 71 Portland Street of the new public road (inclusive of the multi-use trail); the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the new public road (including the multi-use trail), with detailed designs and cost estimates to be submitted by the owner, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Roads and Related component of the development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; and b. City Council authorize and direct appropriate staff to acquire an easement for the existing sanitary sewer located within 2 and 10 Audley Street, 8 Newcastle Street, and 29, 31, 59 and 71 Portland Street using Toronto Water's regular program and budget identified in the Approved 10-Year Capital Plan; should the costs of the easement for the existing sanitary sewer exceed what is available in the approved budget, financial adjustments will be handled through the regular budgeting and reporting process. Home Ownership Assistance Program 7. City Council approve the deferral of development charges for up to 5 percent or up to 125 affordable housing units to be developed by the owners of 23 Buckingham Street and 1x, 2 and 10 Audley Street, 8 Newcastle Street, and 29, 31, 59 and 71 Portland Street at those sites, under the terms of the City's Home Ownership Assistance Program. 8. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate, enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, all development charges deferral agreements, and any security, financing or other documents required with the owners of the properties currently known municipally as 23 Buckingham Street and 1x, 2 and 10 Audley Street, 8 Newcastle Street, and 29, 31, 59 and 71 Portland Street, or related corporations, and any other parties deemed necessary to facilitate the development charges deferral outlined in the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of and discharge any City security documents registered as required by normal business practices. 10. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (July 8, 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 recommendation(s) in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendation(s) in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted, with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 be released only at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM9.15adopted
The Great Lakes are the world's largest endowment of freshwater and serve as drinking water to millions of residents in Canada and the United States and Torontonians depend on the Great Lakes for drinking water, transportation, recreation and food. Our quality of life is closely linked with the quality of the Great Lakes water and its ecosystem. The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario have negotiated changes to the Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health which could impact how the City of Toronto uses and protects Lake Ontario.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and the General Manager, Toronto Water to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on September 9, 2019, regarding the proposed changes to the Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health and how it would impact City policy, costs and programs as they relate to water quality, storm water management, ecosystem health, parkland and watercourse management. 2. City Council request the City Manager to prepare any comments on the proposed Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health for inclusion on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to request the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks to extend the deadline for the City of Toronto to comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario regarding the proposed Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health beyond September 4, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and the General Manager, Toronto Water to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on September 9, 2019, regarding the proposed changes to the Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health and how it would impact City policy, costs and programs as they relate to water quality, storm water management, ecosystem health, parkland and watercourse management. 2. City Council request the City Manager to prepare any comments on the proposed Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health for inclusion on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to request the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks to extend the deadline for the City of Toronto to comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario regarding the proposed Canada-Ontario agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health beyond September 4, 2019.
CC9.16adopted
At its February 3 and 4, 2016 meeting, City Council enacted By-law 71-2016, an Interim Control By-law that prohibited certain uses on the lands on the west side of Murray Road between Wilson Avenue and Plewes Road (the Murray Road Study Area), and directed staff to review the existing land use permissions and regulations and to determine if new policies and zoning standards were required. Following the study, City Council at its meeting on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, adopted the Recommendations in the (October 26, 2017) report from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and enacted By-laws 1467-2017, 1468-2017 and 1469-2017, adopting Official Plan Amendment 208 (OPA 208), and Zoning By-law amendments to By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625. OPA 208 and the two Zoning By-law amendments were appealed to the former Ontario Municipal Board by two appellants, and a two-week hearing is scheduled at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) commencing on August 12, 2019. The City Solicitor seeks direction on this matter no later than the completion of the City Council meeting on July 16 and 17, 2019.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, and b. Confidential Appendix 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix 2 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 28, 2019 from Innocon Inc. (Innocon) and direct the City Solicitor and staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the revised Official Plan Amendment 208. 2. City Council refuse the Settlement Offer dated July 3, 2019 from 2094528 Ontario Ltd. and HGT Holdings Limited (HGT) and direct the City Solicitor and staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in opposition to HGT's proposed amendments to Official Plan Amendment 208. 3. City Council direct City staff to continue discussions with HGT, and authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor, to accept further revisions to Official Plan Amendment 208 from HGT that are consistent with the goals and vision for the Official Plan Amendment 208 area as described in the (October 26, 2017) report from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council direct City staff to oppose the appeals of By-laws 1468-2017 and 1469-2017 and City Council direct the City Solicitor and staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in opposition to the appeals. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix 1 to the report (July 8, 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 2 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain information 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 City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by Council, then 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 information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege), and b. Appendix 1 (with Appendix 2 to remain confidential)
MM9.16adopted
On June 5, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") deferred an application for a minor variance to permit a reduction in the required rear yard setback for the existing dwelling for the property municipally known as 20 Sandringham Drive (Committee file A0246/19NY). On June 25, 2019, the Applicant appealed the Committee's decision. This property is also the subject of an application for consent to sever the existing lot into two new lots (Committee file B0060/16NY). The consent application was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, which is now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The consent application is before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal because it was appealed before the Toronto Local Appeal Body started hearing appeals of consent and minor variance applications. The appeal was scheduled to be heard September 19, 2017, but has been adjourned indefinitely and has not been re-scheduled. At its meetings of July 4, 2017 and February 26, 2019, respectively, Council adopted 2017.MM31.38 and 2019.MM3.9, instructing the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in opposition to the consent appeal, retain outside consultants as necessary, and attempt to negotiate a resolution. Under the provisions of section 115 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, consent and minor variance appeals that are related to existing appeals before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal will also be directed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, rather than the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Since there is an existing consent appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for this property, this minor variance appeal will also be directed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. This Motion would authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing of the minor variance appeal, to retain outside consultants as necessary, and to negotiate a resolution in 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 direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing for 20 Sandringham Drive in opposition to the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment decision. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor 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, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing for 20 Sandringham Drive in opposition to the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment decision. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor 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, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC9.17adopted
This application proposes a 9-storey residential building containing 85 residential dwelling units, 84 parking spaces and vehicular access from Gorman Park Road at 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road and 795, 797 and 799 Sheppard Avenue West. The applicant has appealed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. A hearing is not yet scheduled.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 A to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 18, 2019 in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. 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 in the amount of $997,000.00, such funds to be used by the City for local parkland and/or community facility improvements in the area as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the improvements will be secured in the Amending By-law as well as other matters referred to in City Council's decision and the report from the City Solicitor; ii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 2.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Amending By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose within the boundaries of the existing Ward 6, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and iii. the $997,000.00 cash contribution is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision to the date of payment; all cash contributions will be payable prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Amending By-laws until such time as the City Solicitor has advised the Tribunal that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. the City has received an executed Section 37 Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, securing the benefits outlined in Part 2 above and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the Subject Property; c. the applicant must resolve all outstanding issues identified in the Engineering and Construction memo dated October 11, 2016 to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. due to outstanding servicing issues, a holding provision ("H") has been included in the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as an acceptable sanitary system solution is constructed and operational as determined by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services which may include the applicant upgrading the existing municipal infrastructure off site; and e. the applicant confirms that there are no Rental Housing Replacement issues as a result of the additional lands incorporated into the development to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 8, 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 (July 8, 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 to this Report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A" to the Report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.17adopted
In Toronto-St. Paul's there have been a number of establishments serving alcohol that have impacted the safety and quality of life for local residents. These establishments, which often operate as unlicensed, after hour booze cans, are a hub for criminal activity that create disturbances and invite violence into our neighbourhoods. As a result of the transient nature of the proprietors of these establishments, permanent closure is complex and requires the intervention, inspection and enforcement of the Toronto Police Service, Municipal, Licensing and Standards, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Toronto Building and Toronto Fire Services. While the Toronto Police Service can lay charges under the Liquor Licence Act, Municipal, Licensing and Standards can issue notices of violation under the Toronto Municipal Code. Similarly, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has the authority to refuse, revoke or suspend a licence and both Toronto Building and Toronto Fire Services can collaborate to close a premise. It is imperative that all services work in a coordinated effort that will strengthen their abilities to resolve these enforcement issues. Neighbourhoods in our communities deserve to be safe and vibrant. Anything less is unacceptable to local residents.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to consult with the Toronto Police Service and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to develop and implement a cross-jurisdictional action plan to respond, manage and resolve negative community impacts created by problematic establishments serving alcohol, and to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 on the plan's successes and needed improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to consult with the Toronto Police Service and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to develop and implement a cross-jurisdictional action plan to respond, manage and resolve negative community impacts created by problematic establishments serving alcohol, and to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 on the plan's successes and needed improvements.
CC9.18amended
55 Erskine Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
The applicant appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board, now the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "Tribunal"), on November 23, 2017 for City Council's failure to make a decision on the application prior to the lapsing of the statutory time period. Notwithstanding recent amendments to the Planning Act, the Tribunal will maintain jurisdiction over the appeal according to the rules of the former Ontario Municipal Board. Further direction from City Council is required on this matter which has been appealed to the Tribunal.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff, paragraphs 1 through 5 inclusive, in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff, paragraphs 1 through 5 inclusive, in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. 4. City Council request the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to work with the property owner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to consider the development of a revised plan relocating the proposed driveway entrance for the proposed development to provide vehicular access only from Erskine Avenue for the purpose of a possible consolidation of green space with neighbouring properties. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Ward Councillor and other appropriate staff, to consider the property municipally known as 55 Erskine Avenue as part of a potential consolidated park within a block study area of the properties known as 14 Broadway Avenue, 28 Broadway Avenue, and 40-44 Broadway Avenue. The confidential instructions to staff, paragraphs 1 through 5 inclusive, in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson, were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice Settlement Offer submitted by the applicant/appellant on May 30, 2019, attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 8, 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 dated May 30, 2019 and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to support a voluntary increase to the owner's voluntary contribution of community benefits as described in Part 3.c. below provided that further discussions with the owner prior to the hearing result in the owner agreeing to voluntarily increase the community benefits described in Part 3.c. below. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor in writing that: a. the proposed zoning by-law amendments are in a form and content required to permit only the proposed development as shown in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into and registered in priority against title to the subject lands an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the owner's provision of the following matters as a legal convenience to support the development: i. the rental tenure of the existing rental building on site containing 188 existing rental dwelling units, without application to convert or demolish for at least 20 years commencing from the date the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issues its final Order for the Zoning By-law Amendments; ii. access for residents of the existing rental building to all indoor and outdoor amenities within and adjacent to the proposed development, with no cost pass-through to existing tenants and residents within the existing rental dwelling units; iii. improvements to the existing rental building to be secured through Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate with no cost pass-through to existing tenants and residents within the existing rental dwelling units, including: A. permanent outdoor furniture, barbecque cooking appliances within the existing 1385 square metre outdoor amenity area surrounding the existing swimming pool; B. new programming within the 70 square metre amenity space located on the ground floor of the existing building (to be determined at site plan application review); C. introducing at least five (5) new short-term visitor bike parking spaces located at the rear of the existing building, near the secondary building entrance; D. centralizing garbage storage, staging and pickup within the new building for waste associated with the existing and new building; and E. locating a hand delivered refuse drop-off area for kitchen waste and recycling within the existing building; iv. prior to Site Plan Approval of the proposed development, provide a construction mitigation and tenant communications plan to lessen adverse impacts on tenants due to the redevelopment proposal, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate; v. prior to Site Plan Approval of the proposed development, design an at-grade privately-owned publicly accessible open space reflective of the vision for the Park Street Loop abutting the Broadway Avenue frontage of the subject lands to a minimum depth of 7.5 metres from the Broadway Avenue property line starting at the west property line of the subject lands and terminating at the future boundary of the on-site parkland dedication to be provided by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate, and construct the improvements as approved through the design process prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate; and vi. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, register a grant of a privately-owned publicly accessible open space easement to the City, for nominal consideration and free and clear of all physical encumbrances, save and except those permitted by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate, upon and over the subject lands abutting Broadway Avenue, to a minimum depth of 7.5 metres from the Broadway Avenue property line starting at the west property line of the subject lands and terminating at the future boundary of the on-site parkland dedication to be provided by the owner, for the purpose of the public's pedestrian use, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate; and c. the owner has entered into and registered in priority against title to the subject lands an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to secure the owner's voluntary contribution of community benefits by payment of $300,000 to the City to be used for the purpose of local parks improvements in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and the owner's voluntary contribution of this community benefit will be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit for the proposed development. 4. City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication of 284.2 square metres, in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, generally as shown in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, with the final location and configuration of the on-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the on-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. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and it contains advice or communications that are 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, paragraphs 1 through 5, inclusive. 2. If paragraphs 1 through 5, inclusive of the confidential recommendation(s) contained in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendation(s) contained in Confidential Attachment 1, save and except for paragraph 6, along with Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B", and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential. 3. If paragraphs 1 through 5, inclusive of the confidential recommendation(s) contained in Confidential Attachment 1 are not adopted, but paragraph 6 is adopted, City Council authorize the public release of only the confidential recommendation at paragraph 6 of Confidential Attachment 1 and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B" remain confidential.
MM9.18adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to establish a direct connection between the York Beltline Trail and the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail across Allen Road to increase pedestrian and cycling activity for users of the trails. Currently, the two trails end abruptly at Allen Road.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review opportunities to better connect the York Beltline Trail, west of Allen Road with the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, east of Allen Road, with consideration for the feasibility of an active transportation bridge at this location or through improvements to the existing bridge 50 metres north of the trail on Elm Ridge Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review opportunities to better connect the York Beltline Trail, west of Allen Road with the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, east of Allen Road, with consideration for the feasibility of an active transportation bridge at this location or through improvements to the existing bridge 50 metres north of the trail on Elm Ridge Drive.
CC9.19adopted
Rainberry Estates Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the lands municipally known as 2433 Dufferin Street (the "Subject Site"). The Subject Site is currently vacant and located at the northeast corner of Dufferin Street and Hopewell Avenue. The Applicant originally applied for amendments to the former City of York Zoning By-law No. 1-83 and the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the construction of a 5 storey (18.5 metre high) mixed use building with retail/commercial uses at grade (the "Zoning Application"). The Applicant also submitted a related application for Site Plan approval (the "Site Plan Application"). On November 28, 2017, the Applicant appealed the Zoning Application and the Site Plan Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time periods under the Planning Act. On May 16, 2018, the Applicant submitted a revised proposal for a 9 storey (27 metre high plus mechanicals) mixed use building, to which City Council recommended in July 2018, that the City Solicitor attend the LPAT in opposition and to continue to negotiate with the Applicant. The LPAT hearing has been scheduled to commence on September 3, 2019. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the upcoming LPAT hearing with respect to a without prejudice "public" settlement proposal received from the Applicant on May 28, 2019 following negotiations with Planning staff. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated May 28, 2019 in Public Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 dated May 28, 2019 in Public Attachment 1 and Public Appendix A to Public Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 Zoning By-law Amendment application until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted an updated Transportation Demand Management plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrogeology Report and Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development based on the report in Part 3.c. above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Site Plan Approval application until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the list of conditions of Site Plan Approval have been finalized in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Applicant has provided revised plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services that show the curb extension to the east of the site to straighten Hopewell Avenue and formalize on-street parking on the north side of the street; and c. the Applicant has satisfied all pre-approval conditions of Site Plan Approval, and the execution and registration of a Site Plan Agreement with the City pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 (July 8, 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. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.19adopted
East York Hall of Fame - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford
The East York Hall of Fame held its inaugural awards ceremony on June 14, 2019. The first inductee was renown Canadian actor/comedian and former co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts Football team, John Candy. The Association is seeking a public space to display memorabilia from the awards ceremony and dedicate a civic space as the East York Hall of Fame. This Motion seeks authority for staff to work with The East York Hall of Fame Association to pursue options for an East York Hall of Fame. In the interim, a temporary display will see pictures from this year's event hung in a meeting room at the East York Community Centre on a temporary basis pending a decision on a permanent public location.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Office of Partnerships to work with the East York Hall of Fame Association and identify the feasibility of a public space to be used as the site for the East York Hall of Fame and bring recommendations back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Office of Partnerships to work with the East York Hall of Fame Association and identify the feasibility of a public space to be used as the site for the East York Hall of Fame and bring recommendations back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
CC9.20adopted
On August 24, 2017, the City received applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 579 - 585 Lawrence Avenue West to permit the construction of 12 freehold townhouses in 2 blocks fronting Lawrence Avenue West. The total gross floor area of the proposal was 2,885 square metres which resulted in a density of 1.62 times the lot area. The proposed height of the buildings was 16.06 metres for Block 1 at the eastern end and 15.78 metres for Block 2 at the western end. Each unit would be provided with one integral parking space at the rear of the unit and two visitor parking spaces would be provided on site to serve the 12 residential units. Vehicular access was proposed from Lawrence Avenue West with a two-way service driveway. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (the "Appeal") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on March 27, 2018. On May 2, 2019, City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the applications, in their current form, and oppose the Appeal. City Council also directed that staff continue to work with the applicant and seek revisions to the applications and report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions. The applicant continued discussions with the City and submitted a "with prejudice" settlement offer to the City on July 5, 2019 for consideration by City Council found in Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2 to this Report.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "with prejudice" settlement offer as described in Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 and 3 below. 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 Settlement Offer. 3. 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 Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. a Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act has been submitted by the owner to demolish the 5 existing rental housing units at 579 to 585 Lawrence Avenue West and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, under delegated authority, has dealt with such Rental Housing Demolition application; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Storm Water Management Report and Hydro-geological Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the owner pays for and constructs any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Engineering Reports, to be submitted for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development arising from the accepted Engineering Reports; and e. the owner has withdrawn its Official Plan Amendment appeal filed in support of the proposed development on the site, municipally known as 579-585 Lawrence Avenue West, on the condition that Official Plan Amendment 433 and Site and Area Specific Policy 559 are not appealed and come into full force and effect: i. should the owner not withdraw or be unable to withdraw its Official Plan Amendment appeal, the City Solicitor will request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment pending satisfaction of the matters in Part 3.a. to d. above. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 and information that that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.20adopted
On September 9, 2014, 19 year-old Ryan Pearce died due to an accident while working on home renovations in north Toronto. The project included lowering the basement floor slab and did not require the general review or supervision of a qualified person. In the resulting inquest by the Office of the Chief Coroner, competed May 30, 2018, the first Recommendation was to consider changing the Ontario Building Code to require all underpinning and bench footing work to be undertaken under the general review and supervision of a qualified person. Recommendation 2 was that the City of Toronto inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing of their support for Recommendation 1 and its preparedness to support and assist with the regulatory changes. The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building wrote to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on February 8, 2019 with his unequivocal support of both Recommendations and requested that the Province move expeditiously on implementing the changes. This Motion would affirm City Council's support for these important regulatory changes.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to implement changes to the Ontario Building Code that will require all underpinning and bench footing work to be undertaken under the general review of a supervised person, and City Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the City of Toronto is prepared to assist with evaluating the regulatory changes needed to accomplish Recommendation 1 from the Office of the Chief Coroner's Inquest into the death of Ryan Pearce.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to implement changes to the Ontario Building Code that will require all underpinning and bench footing work to be undertaken under the general review of a supervised person, and City Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the City of Toronto is prepared to assist with evaluating the regulatory changes needed to accomplish Recommendation 1 from the Office of the Chief Coroner's Inquest into the death of Ryan Pearce.
CC9.21amended
The applicant has appealed the Draft Plan of Subdivision and proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act (the "Appeal"). The application proposes an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to re-designate the subject lands from "Other Open Spaces" to "Neighbourhoods" to permit 23, three-storey detached dwellings with single integral garages within three residential blocks accessed by the proposed Linelle Street extension. The proposed gross floor area is 6,624 square metres that would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.11 times the lot area. A Draft Plan of Subdivision application had also been submitted to delineate the public road and new park and to create separate blocks to facilitate the development. On January 30, 2019, City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the applications, in their current form, and oppose the Appeal. City Council also directed that staff continue to work with the applicant and seek revisions to the applications and report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion, were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendices A and B (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor and subject to Parts 2 to 8 below. 2. City Council direct that the Settlement Offer be reviewed to address a 45-degree angular plane measured from the northern property line adjacent to the proposed development, so as to maintain the intent and purpose of the Townhouse and Low Rise Apartment Guidelines, with permitted minor projections, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. 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 Settlement Offer. 4. City Council accept, should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the proposed Official Plan and Zoning by-law Amendments, an on-site parkland dedication that is a minimum of 539 square metres pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and Chapter 415, Article III, of the Toronto Municipal Code (the "Statutory Parkland"), in the general location identified as the Park Block, as identified in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, to be dedicated to the City at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in addition to the following below: a. City Council also accept an on-site dedication of land for park purposes, provided by the owner, in-kind to the City, of approximately 248 square metres, to be combined with the Statutory Parkland forming part of the Park Block as identified in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor to create a combined Park Block, to be dedicated to the City, at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and b. 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 the 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 accept the land dedication for Public Street A, constructed by the owner, as an extension of Linelle Street, as identified in the general location identified in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor, for public right-of-way purposes, in the approximate amount of 0.107 hectares, to be dedicated to the City at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and secured where appropriate, and that the owner enter into a subdivision agreement, securing same. 6. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Storm Water Management Report and Hydro-geological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; d. the implementation of the Engineering Reports that are accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. that the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Functional Design Report to address matters such as the alignment of the new public street and other connections, acceptable to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the owner has submitted a revised subdivision plan, site servicing report, Natural Heritage Impact Study, Ravine Stewardship Plan, amongst other plans noted in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority memorandum (November 9, 2018) to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, including proper land compensation for lost ecosystem services in accordance with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Guidelines for Determining Ecosystem Compensation; g. the owner submits a revised Draft Plan of Subdivision, Ravine Stewardship Plan, arborist report, tree protection plan, tree planting plan, grading plan as noted in the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection memorandum (October 25, 2018) to the satisfaction of the City's Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law Office; h. the owner has submitted a revised Draft Plan of Subdivision addressing the Settlement Offer for review by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. Townhouse Block 1 and Townhouse Block 2 shall be revised, where necessary, to address the fire access issue to the satisfaction of Toronto Fire Services, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; j. the owner agrees to provide confirmation from the Ministry of Transportation or other confirmation, that there is no easement in the lands generally shown as the "Park Block" to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; and k. the owner confirms that it is prepared to move the existing storm sewer pipe within the proposed Park Block and such existing storm sewer pipe shall be moved to the northern boundary of the site and the Park Block will be delineated commencing from the southern boundary from the trenching line required for excavation of the pipe as necessary for upgrades, improvements and/or maintenance, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 7. City Council direct the following matters be secured either through Zoning By-law amendment, subdivision process and/or site plan approval process, as appropriate: a. the owner agrees to secure the all-way stop control measures recommended in the site plan agreement and as a condition of site plan approval to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. the owner agrees to provide for noise mitigation measures for the outdoor amenity areas that shall be secured in the site plan agreement, and as a condition of site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the outdoor amenity area for each townhouse, shall be the lesser of 40 percent of the total roof area or 4 square metres, and the townhouses shall not exceed three (3) storeys in height; d. the owner agrees to provide for privacy and/or overlook mitigation measures in the outdoor amenity areas and in particular, as they relate to the residential properties to the north of the Site, that shall be secured in the site plan agreement and as a condition of site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. the owner agrees to provide for a noise wall five (5) metres in height, or such lesser height, along the Park Block boundary adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation's 14 metre right-of-way setback and/or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority lands, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2019) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 and information that that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 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 the report (July 9, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A", and Confidential Appendix "B" to the report (July 9, 2019) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2019) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM9.21adopted
The City of Toronto is home to one of the largest municipal waste management systems in North America. The Solid Waste Management Services Division is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, composting and disposing of municipal sector waste, which includes garbage, Blue Bin recyclables, Green Bin organics, yard waste, oversized and metal items, as well as household hazardous waste and electronic waste. However, the City does not offer a textile waste diversion program. Every year, the average Toronto household throws out about 13 kg/29 lbs of clothing and other textiles. This is problematic given the environmental impact of the resources consumed during production, the chemicals used during the dyeing, printing, and finishing processes, and the time of decomposition in landfills. Currently, textiles cannot be accepted as part of the City's Blue Bin recycling program. When textiles are placed in the blue bin, they can tangle sorting machines, damage equipment, and cause workplace injuries. In 2018, City staff identified textiles as one of the top contaminants of the Blue Bin recycling program, which costs the City millions annually. The City's Long Term Waste Management Strategy included a commitment to create a new textile and clothing recycling program for all residents. This is an important step to further divert waste from landfills and achieve a zero waste future. In 2018, City Council adopted my motion requesting staff to consider implementing a requirement for retailers of textile material to post reuse, recyclability, and waste disposal options at the point of purchase. Other municipalities are participating in pilot initiatives to reduce the amount of textiles in their waste streams. A textile waste diversion program will help to ensure that Toronto remains a safe, clean, and healthy City for future generations.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to develop an implementation plan for a City-wide textile waste diversion program, in consultation with potential providers, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to develop an implementation plan for a City-wide textile waste diversion program, in consultation with potential providers, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
CC9.22adopted
3000 Dufferin Street Limited and Finch-Main Plaza Limited (together the "Applicants") are the owner of the property municipally known as 3000 Dufferin Street (the "Subject Site"). The Subject Site is located at the northwest corner of Dufferin Street and Playfair Avenue. The Subject Site is currently occupied by an 18 storey rental apartment building containing 287 dwelling units. On July 18, 2017 the Applicants submitted a zoning by-law amendment application, with accompanying draft plan of subdivision application, to permit the development of two additional residential apartment buildings of 16 and 23 storeys and 7 townhouse units on the Subject Site. The original 18 storey apartment building was proposed to be retained (the "Original Proposal"). The Original Proposal included 613 parking spaces, which includes the existing parking spaces used for the existing apartment building. On November 16, 2018, the Applicants appealed their zoning by-law amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") for non-decision by City Council. On January 16, 2019, the Applicants also appealed their draft plan of subdivision application to the LPAT as well. These appeals are collectively known as LPAT Case No. PL PL171293. On May 27, 2019 and June 20, 2019, the City and the Applicants attended mediation before the LPAT. On July 5, 2019, the Applicant's counsel, Aird Berlis LLP, submitted to the City Solicitor a with prejudice settlement offer (the "Settlement Offer") based on revised architectural plans dated July 2, 2019 and prepared by IBI Group (the "Architectural Plans"). The Settlement Offer is attached to this report as Public Attachment 1, and the Architectural Plans are attached to this report as Public Appendix A to Public Attachment 1. The Settlement Offer and Architectural Plans are described further in the "Comments" section below. The purpose of this report is to request instructions for the upcoming LPAT hearing, which is scheduled for October 21, 2019 to November 1, 2019. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council refuse the with prejudice Settlement Offer dated July 5, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications in their current form, and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to continue discussions with the Applicants to reach a resolution of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeal, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of the discussions, if necessary. 4. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final order on the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications until such time as it has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the City for the purpose of securing community benefits to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with City Planning staff and the Ward Councillor, and the agreement has been executed and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; c. all engineering matters, including the necessary revisions to the Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised draft plan of subdivision to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. a list of draft plan of subdivision conditions has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.