Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 103 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM9.40adopted
On April 17, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment refused a minor variance application brought by the owner of 70 and 100 Edward Street and 636 Bay Street to construct a new 19-storey and 22-storey mixed use building with a connected 7-storey base building and five levels of below grade parking (Application A0454/18TEY). Variances from the applicable Zoning By-laws were sought for the building height and penetration of an angular plane, tower setbacks, building setbacks, floor space index and gross floor area, number of dwelling units, amenity space, and location of long-term bicycle parking spaces. The Owner appealed the refusal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in order to consolidate the appeal with the previously-appealed Site Plan application. In the report (April 10, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, Community Planning Staff recommended that the application be refused. Planning Staff identified a number of outstanding issues with the proposal which were previously identified through review of the Site Plan application, including building heights which must comply with Official Plan policies 3.1.5.45 and 3.1.1.9 and 10; building heights which demonstrate compliance with the City's helicopter flight path protection policies and regulations; appropriate building massing including tower setbacks and separation distances which provide for adequate light and privacy; building setbacks which provide for a suitable interface with the public realm; and appropriate design of bicycle parking areas. The requested variances do not meet the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and are not a desirable use of the land. This Motion would give the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff authority to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to defend the position set out in the Planning Staff report dated April 10, 2019. This Motion is time sensitive and urgent as the applicant has appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application A0454/18TEY respecting 70 and 100 Edward Street and 636 Bay Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in application A0454/18TEY respecting 70 and 100 Edward Street and 636 Bay Street and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application A0454/18TEY respecting 70 and 100 Edward Street and 636 Bay Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in application A0454/18TEY respecting 70 and 100 Edward Street and 636 Bay Street and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
MM9.41adopted
On June 12, 2019, the Toronto and East York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved applications related to the property municipally known as 32 Oxton Avenue (the "Subject Property") for minor variances. The approval decision has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The applicant proposes to modify an existing townhome. The application requires variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including variances for rear yard soft landscaping, maximum building height, maximum height of front and rear exterior walls, maximum building depth for a duplex, maximum floor space index, and the minimum side yard setback for a duplex. The City Solicitor, at the City Solicitor's discretion, may need to retain external planning consultants to provide evidence for the hearing of this appeal. Copies of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. The decision of the Committee of Adjustment to approve the application has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by other interested parties. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to support the appeal at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the application, including providing for the ability for the City Solicitor to settle the matter.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 32 Oxton Avenue to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the applicant's proposed development (Application A0160/19TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 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 Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 32 Oxton Avenue to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the applicant's proposed development (Application A0160/19TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 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.
MM9.42adopted
This Motion seeks City Council's authorization for the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Urban Alliance on Race Relations in order to receive funding to support up to fifteen part-time positions created in Council Member Offices to support the Muslim Youth Fellowship Internship Program in 2020. Placements in Council Member's Offices are scheduled to start in January 2020. Thirteen Council Member's Offices participated in the Muslim Youth Fellowship in its inaugural year in 2018 as well as thirteen in 2019. This program has proven to be a success for both the Fellows and the City, and should continue in 2020. A number of under-represented communities have approached Urban Alliance on Race Relations to explore the possibility of expanding the program based on the model created by and in full partnership with the Muslim Youth Fellowship. The program is designed to increase participation in civic engagement among Muslim youth. Full funding for the program, will be provided by Urban Alliance on Race Relations unless an agreement for partial support for the program with the City is reached.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to receive funding for up to fifteen Councillor's Aide positions in Council Member Offices. 2. City Council direct staff to explore possibilities of expanding the program with the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to youth from other diverse, under-represented communities with the goal of expanding the program as a year-round initiative at City Hall starting Fall 2020 and to report back on progress before the fourth quarter of 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to receive funding for up to fifteen Councillor's Aide positions in Council Member Offices. 2. City Council direct staff to explore possibilities of expanding the program with the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to youth from other diverse, under-represented communities with the goal of expanding the program as a year-round initiative at City Hall starting Fall 2020 and to report back on progress before the fourth quarter of 2019.
MM9.43withdrawn
Authority is being sought to amend the capital Budget of Transportation Services by upwards of $250,000 fully funded by a Section 37 Contribution related to the development application address at 2025-2045 Sheppard Avenue East. (Source Account XR3026-3700293). The Sheppard Bridge over Highway 404 is owned by the Ministry of Transportation and it is scheduled to undergo major rehabilitation work starting in 2020. The section 37 contribution from the 2025-2045 Sheppard Avenue East development will allow for permanent public realm improvements on the North side of the bridge. The construction will be undertaken by Ministry of Transportation and this approach maximizes cost efficiency and enhances the level of improvements to be undertaken. Reason for Urgency This Motion is urgent due to the inflation of design cost if funding is not secured before August 30, 2019.
Motion MM9.43 was withdrawn at City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Capital Budget for Transportation Services, in the amount of $16,000 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for the design cost of the public realm improvements on the Sheppard Bridge over Highway 404; the funds to be transferred to the Ministry of Transportation to undertake the design work; and to be fully funded by Section 37 contribution related to the development at 2025-2045 Sheppard Avenue East. (Source Account XR3026-3700293). 2. City Council authorize the inclusion in the 2020 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, upwards in the amount of $234,000, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for the construction cost of the public realm improvements on the Sheppard Bridge over Highway 404; the exact construction cost not having been determined yet; and to be fully funded by Section 37 contribution related to the development at 2025-2045 Sheppard Avenue East. (Source Account XR3026-3700293).
MM9.44adopted
Funds have been secured in various developments in Ward 10 as community benefits for affordable housing and capital improvements to affordable, social, and public housing, through Sections 37 and 45 of the Planning Act. These funds will be used by Toronto Community Housing Corporation for capital improvements, including improvements to common areas and enhancements to increase resident's safety and security. The allocations of the requested funds are determined in part through a tenant engagement process that identifies and prioritizes improvements for Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in Ward 10. Funding distribution will also be determined in consultation with the local Ward Councillor. Toronto Community Housing Corporation has agreed that these funds sourced as community benefits from Ward 10 developments will not be used for capital improvements that would already have otherwise been included on Toronto Community Housing Corporation's list of Ward 10 capital projects. Toronto Community Housing Corporation will sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements prior to the funds being released from the City.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on a one-time basis by $1,994,677.68 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for capital improvements to various Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties in Ward 10 (Cost Centre: FD5101), fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the following developments: a. 500 Lake Shore Boulevard West, secured for capital improvements to affordable housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $570,175.44 (Source Account: XR3026-3700976); b. 40, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 60 McCaul Street and 10 Stephanie Street, secured for capital repairs to existing Toronto Community Housing buildings in former Ward 20, in the amount of $101,905.13 (Source Account: XR3026-3700889); c. 19 Duncan Street, 219-223 Adelaide Street West, secured for capital improvements to existing rental housing units provided by Toronto Community Housing Corporation in former Ward 20, in the amount of $336,141.04 (Source Account: XR3026-3700983); d. 15-35 Mercer Street, secured for capital fund for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $583,923.95 (Source Account: XR3026-3700921); e. 306-322 Richmond Street West, secured for public housing improvements in former Ward 20, in the amount of $40,290.00 (Source Account: XR3028-4500209); f. 290 Adelaide Street West, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in former Ward 20, in the amount of $50,981.17 (Source Account: XR3028-4500185); g. 56 Blue Jays Way, secured for capital improvements to social housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $50,981.17 (Source Account: XR3028-4500184); h. 219 Queen Street West, secured for capital improvements to affordable housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $343.75 (Source Account: XR3026-3700662); i. 576, 578 and 580 Front Street West, 25 and 27 Bathurst Street, 33, 35 and 49 Niagara Street, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties located in former Ward 20, in the amount of $196,604.48 (Source Account: XR3026- 3700809); j. 578-580 Front Street West, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties located in former Ward 20, in the amount of $11,160.93 (Source Account XR3028-4500195); and k. 602-622 King Street West, 499-505 Adelaide Street West, 1 and 11 Adelaide Place, secured for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $52,170.62 (Source Account: XR3026-3700806) 2. City Council direct that the $1,994,677.68 be forwarded to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on a one-time basis by $1,994,677.68 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for capital improvements to various Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties in Ward 10 (Cost Centre: FD5101), fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the following developments: a. 500 Lake Shore Boulevard West, secured for capital improvements to affordable housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $570,175.44 (Source Account: XR3026-3700976); b. 40, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 60 McCaul Street and 10 Stephanie Street, secured for capital repairs to existing Toronto Community Housing buildings in former Ward 20, in the amount of $101,905.13 (Source Account: XR3026-3700889); c. 19 Duncan Street, 219-223 Adelaide Street West, secured for capital improvements to existing rental housing units provided by Toronto Community Housing Corporation in former Ward 20, in the amount of $336,141.04 (Source Account: XR3026-3700983); d. 15-35 Mercer Street, secured for capital fund for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $583,923.95 (Source Account: XR3026-3700921); e. 306-322 Richmond Street West, secured for public housing improvements in former Ward 20, in the amount of $40,290.00 (Source Account: XR3028-4500209); f. 290 Adelaide Street West, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in former Ward 20, in the amount of $50,981.17 (Source Account: XR3028-4500185); g. 56 Blue Jays Way, secured for capital improvements to social housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $50,981.17 (Source Account: XR3028-4500184); h. 219 Queen Street West, secured for capital improvements to affordable housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $343.75 (Source Account: XR3026-3700662); i. 576, 578 and 580 Front Street West, 25 and 27 Bathurst Street, 33, 35 and 49 Niagara Street, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties located in former Ward 20, in the amount of $196,604.48 (Source Account: XR3026- 3700809); j. 578-580 Front Street West, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties located in former Ward 20, in the amount of $11,160.93 (Source Account XR3028-4500195); and k. 602-622 King Street West, 499-505 Adelaide Street West, 1 and 11 Adelaide Place, secured for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in former Ward 20, in the amount of $52,170.62 (Source Account: XR3026-3700806) 2. City Council direct that the $1,994,677.68 be forwarded to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM9.45adopted
On May 23, 2019, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved applications brought by the owner of 16 Kenrae Road for a consent to sever land, and for minor variances for each of the newly created lots (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decisions regarding the Application are attached. The Application proposed to sever the existing lot and construct semi-detached dwellings on each of the newly created lots. On June 12, 2019, the Leaside Property Owners Association appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report (May 14, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, Community Planning Staff recommended the Application be refused. A copy of the Planning report is attached. This Motion would give the City Solicitor the authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in opposition to the Application. It would also give the City Solicitor authority to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Committee of Adjustment's decision has been appealed and a hearing date set and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application B0055/18NY, A0796/18NY and A0797/18NY respecting 16 Kenrae Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application B0055/18NY, A0796/18NY and A0797/18NY respecting 16 Kenrae Road and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application B0055/18NY, A0796/18NY and A0797/18NY respecting 16 Kenrae Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application B0055/18NY, A0796/18NY and A0797/18NY respecting 16 Kenrae Road and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
MM9.46adopted
This Motion seeks authority to negotiate and accept a donation from Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground Project. The Trace Manes project was initiated by a community group interested in raising funds in memory of Georgia Walsh, a 7 year old child who was struck and killed by a vehicle in July 2014 in the Leaside area. The group raised a total of $916,151.00, through various channels including a charity children's baseball tournament, donation drives, and philanthropic giving, for the purpose of replacing the existing Trace Manes Park playground structures with new equipment and replacing the current wading pool with a splash pad. The current playground at Trace Manes Park is not currently on the Capital list for replacement, however, the main play structure, which was previously used, was installed "temporarily" after the original structure was damaged. The community group has raised funds for both junior and senior accessible play equipment as well as a rubberized tiled surface - which is one of the City's preferred ground cover for new playgrounds. The existing wading pool will be converted to an upgraded splash pad with various features and new surfacing. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as it pertains to funding required for the park project.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $916,151.00 donation from Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground Project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept donations of $916,151.00 from the community group Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground Project and apply them to the budgeted capital project work relating to playground improvements at Trace Manes Community Centre in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 3. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the Trace Manes Community Centre Playground Donation sub-project in the Community Centre project by $61,151.00, increasing the total project cost from $1,169,000.00 to $1,230,151.00 and 2019 cash flow from $915,572.00 to $976,723.00, based on a higher amount of donation funds raised since initial project assessment in 2017.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $916,151.00 donation from Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground Project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept donations of $916,151.00 from the community group Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground Project and apply them to the budgeted capital project work relating to playground improvements at Trace Manes Community Centre in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 3. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the Trace Manes Community Centre Playground Donation sub-project in the Community Centre project by $61,151.00, increasing the total project cost from $1,169,000.00 to $1,230,151.00 and 2019 cash flow from $915,572.00 to $976,723.00, based on a higher amount of donation funds raised since initial project assessment in 2017.
MM9.47referred
Diverting Coffee Pods from Landfills - by Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
As single use products become an increasingly serious and problematic environmental issue, many businesses are working to innovate and respond to these concerns. These innovations include the recent move to compostable and biodegradable products. Although we are seeing innovation that is working to address excessive waste, the City of Toronto must take a leadership role and keep pace with environmentally friendly options as well as supporting our local businesses. Inaction on this issue will also lead to potentially hundreds of lost jobs in Etobicoke. It is important that the City work with stakeholders to investigate the modernization of programs within the City of Toronto such as the Green Bin Program.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, referred Motion MM9.47 to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, as part of the City's approved Waste Diversion Programs Policy (Adapt Policy), to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 on a design for a potential pilot project to permit compostable/biodegradable coffee pods to be processed in the City's Green Bin Program; the pilot project design framework should include: a. opportunities for partnerships and cost-sharing pilot project costs with industry stakeholders; b. a methodology to align the pilot project with Solid Waste Management Services' Adapt Policy, including Agreements with Material Sponsors, as per the Adapt Policy; c. a comprehensive consumer education and information plan; and d. a performance monitoring and measurement plan.
MM9.48adopted
93118602 Quebec Inc., (the "Licensee") is the holder of a liquor licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission for Apt. 200 at the property municipally known as 1032 Queen Street West (the "1032 Queen Premises") and is known to operate out of 1034 Queen Street West, as outlined in this Motion (collectively, 1032 Queen Street West and 1034 Queen Street West are the "Premises"). The Alcohol and Gaming Commission has confirmed there are currently no conditions on the liquor licence. However, Apt. 200 operates out of 1034 Queen Street West, on the 2nd floor, instead of 1032 Queen Street West. The Director, Bylaw Enforcement has confirmed that the Licensee is operating as Apt. 200 at 1034 Queen Street West, including the sale of liquor on the premises. The Premises has been a continued source of concern for local residents with regard to loud noise, incidents in the community, traffic and public intoxication amongst other issues with the Licensee's operations. The Licencee was issued their licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission effective January 23, 2015 and began operations in 2016, however the Premises did not receive a City of Toronto business licence until January 5, 2017. The application process commenced in July 2016, however was delayed due to a Municipal Licensing and Standards licence refusal related to noise violations. A client appeal to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal resulted in the granting of a business licence for an eating/drinking establishment with an 18-month probationary period, concluding July 2018. During the two-year period ending December 2016, Municipal Licensing and Standards charged the business with a series of offences under the noise by-law as well as entertainment establishment/nightclub no licence. On January 25, 2017, a guilty plea was entered for one count of Noise Likely to Disturb. More recent investigations related to noise include two 2017 case files, one of which resulted in a by-law charge that was later withdrawn in November 2018. There was one noise complaint in 2018 with no action and another April 2019 file which was referred to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission as it related to people noise in the vicinity of the business. There is one 2017 conviction related to the commercial waste by-law for failing to keep garbage on premises. Toronto Police Services has had ongoing dealings with the Premises, in particular 1034 Queen Street West. On Monday, July 8, 2019, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Toronto Police Services responded to reports of gun shots in the area of Queen Street West just west of Ossington Avenue and proximate to the Premises. At the scene, police found three people suffering from gunshot wounds and are continuing their investigation. Toronto Police Services have not yet concluded a review of security camera footage, but Toronto Police Services will confirm whether the gunshot activity is linked to the victims as patrons of Apt. 200. On July 10, 2019, a By-law enforcement officer undertook a daytime inspection of the Premises, in particular 1034 Queen Street West, and confirmed, in reviewing the physical layout, licences and licensing requirements related to majority seating and the nightclub/eating establishment ratio. By-law enforcement also spoke to Toronto Police Services regarding the above noted shooting event as part of their investigation. Municipal Licensing and Standards also has conferred with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission and other City divisions as part of their investigation. The Liquor Licence has no conditions attached to it. It is evident from current events and the ongoing impacts felt by nearby residents that the steps taken by the community, Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Police Services have not been a deterrent in changing the behaviour of the Licensee and management staff at the Premises. The City is therefore seeking a review of the liquor licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission for a suspension or revocation under section 15(1) of the Liquor Licence Act (the "Act") based on the following three grounds: 1. Section 6(2)(d) of the Act, the past and present conduct of the Licensee and managers of the Premises affords reasonable grounds that the business will continue to disturb residents living nearby the establishment and community at large. 2. Section 6(2)(f) of the Act, the Licensee is carrying on activities that are in contravention of the Act or the regulations. 3. Section 6(2)(h) of the Act, the licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents in which the premises is located. This matter is considered urgent as the operation of the Premises continues to impact residents in the community.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to issue a Notice of Proposal to suspend or revoke the liquor licence for 1032 Queen Street West and/or 1034 Queen Street West, operating under the name of Apt. 200 (the "Premises") on the grounds that the past and present conduct of the Licensee affords reasonable grounds that the business will not be operating in accordance with the law, the Licensee is carrying on activities that are in contravention of the Liquor Licence Act or its regulations, and the operation of the business is not in the public interest with regards to the needs and wishes of the residents in which the Premises is located. 2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to issue a Notice of Proposal to suspend or revoke the liquor licence for 1032 Queen Street West and/or 1034 Queen Street West, operating under the name of Apt. 200 (the "Premises") on the grounds that the past and present conduct of the Licensee affords reasonable grounds that the business will not be operating in accordance with the law, the Licensee is carrying on activities that are in contravention of the Liquor Licence Act or its regulations, and the operation of the business is not in the public interest with regards to the needs and wishes of the residents in which the Premises is located. 2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion.
MM9.49adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment within two years of the By-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". In the case of 19 Duncan Street, the privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (170-2018(OMB) and 171-2018(OMB)), provide for the redevelopment of the site with a 58-storey mixed-use building containing office, hotel and residential uses. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued its order enacting the By-laws on January 22, 2018. The development contains a nine-storey base building with a 49-storey tower on top. The owner proposed to nominally increase the floorplate of the office use on the 10th floor of the building by bumping out the south-facing elevation by 3.8 metres towards the south property line. The residential outdoor amenity space previously proposed in this area is thereby reduced in size, triggering variances to the site-specific By-laws. Additionally, the bump-out results in variances to the lot line setbacks and building heights as shown on the height maps attached to the By-laws and the increased office gross floor area results in variances to the vehicular parking rates. No variances to the total building gross floor area are required and the overall building height has remained unchanged. Under the Planning Act, as amended, this land owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York District, for zoning relief until after January 22, 2020, thus delaying site redevelopment. As a result, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is required. This resolution is not intended to, and does not, relay Council's endorsement of the merits of the minor variance application.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 19 Duncan Street and 219-225 Adelaide Street West, for relief from By-laws 170-2018 (OMB) and 171-2018 (OMB), in order to vary development standards related to lot line setbacks, building height, outdoor amenity space and parking space rates.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 19 Duncan Street and 219-225 Adelaide Street West, for relief from By-laws 170-2018 (OMB) and 171-2018 (OMB), in order to vary development standards related to lot line setbacks, building height, outdoor amenity space and parking space rates.
MM9.50adopted
2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. ("the Developer") plan to redevelop the rental housing properties at 90 Eastdale Avenue and 2 Secord Avenue by adding new buildings and site improvements. City Council authorized a settlement of the Developer's planning applications before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, through Item CC39.7 on April 24, 2018. City Council approved the Developer's rental housing demolition application through Item TE34.21 on July 23, 2018. The planning approvals contemplate the exchange of an existing City park at the northeast corner of the block, for a new park at the southeast corner of the development site. The City will dispose of the Eastdale Parkette, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2019-014 (see Appendix B) (the "Eastdale Parkette"), allowing the developer to construct part of a 35-storey tower on the site. A new 7-storey building will also be constructed as part of the development. A replacement park will be constructed on the lands identified as Part 2 Sketch PS-2019-014 in Appendix B to Motion MM9.50 (the "Replacement Park"). The existing Eastdale Parkette has limited greenspace utility and park infrastructure. The relocated park will be close to a local school, and adjacent to the Developer's parkland contribution land and a new Publically Accessible Privately Owned Space (POPS easement), to be provided by the Developer pursuant to the conditions of the planning approvals. The net result will be a larger public park area with equal or superior green space and utility. The Replacement Park is currently occupied by 12 rental townhouses, to be demolished pursuant to the terms of the Developer's Rental Housing Demolition approval (approved by Council on July 23, 2018 in TE34.12). The existing residents will have the option of relocating to the new 7-storey residential tower to be constructed by the developer at the same time as the proposed new 35-storey tower located partially on the Eastdale Parkette land. Because the construction of both new residential towers will take place concurrently, approximately 4 years will elapse from the date of the land exchange until the Developer can relocate the existing residents, demolish the townhomes and complete construction of the Replacement Park. The delay in the construction of the Replacement Park will allow the existing residents to remain in place until the replacement rental housing is constructed, but results in the loss of park space for 4 years. To secure its interest, the City will take ownership of the Replacement Park lands on the date that it transfers title of the Eastdale Parkette, and lease the Replacement Park land back to the Developer on the terms set out in Appendix "A." To mitigate against any risk of the Developer defaulting in its obligations to relocate the tenants, demolish the townhouses and remediate the Replacement Park lands, the City will obtain financial security as set out in Appendix "A" to Motion MM9.50. Official Plan Policy 4.3.8 prohibits the disposal of City-owned parks, but allows exchanges for land of equivalent or larger area and green space utility. Although the Replacement Park will have greater utility, it will not be built out for at minimum 4 years. Therefore, a Site Specific Amendment is required to exempt this property from the application of Official Plan Policy 4.3.8. Both parcels identified on Sketch PS-2019-014 are of equal size and market value, being approximately 1655 square metres in area. This Motion is urgent in order to advance an interim park development and land exchange for a city park.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare the Eastdale Parkette, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2019-014 as surplus, with intended manner of disposal by land exchange with 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. for the disposal of the Eastdale Parkette, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2019-014 in Appendix B to Motion MM9.50, in exchange for the replacement park lands identified as Part 2 on Sketch PS-2019-014, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to Motion MM9.50, and such other terms as may be approved by the Director, Real Estate Services in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to enter into a Lease Agreement to lease back the replacement park lands, identified as Part 2 on Sketch PS-2019-014, to 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. for nominal consideration for 46 months, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to Motion MM9.50, and on such other terms as may be approved by the Director, Real Estate Services in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to amend the Official Plan Amendment before the Tribunal to accommodate the 46 month delay between the disposal of the existing park and the construction of the park on the Replacement Park lands, by way of a site specific exemption from the Official Plan Policy 4.3.8.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council declare the Eastdale Parkette, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2019-014 as surplus, with intended manner of disposal by land exchange with 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. for the disposal of the Eastdale Parkette, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2019-014 in Appendix B to Motion MM9.50, in exchange for the replacement park lands identified as Part 2 on Sketch PS-2019-014, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to Motion MM9.50, and such other terms as may be approved by the Director, Real Estate Services in consultation with the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to enter into a Lease Agreement to lease back the replacement park lands, identified as Part 2 on Sketch PS-2019-014, to 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. for nominal consideration for 46 months, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to Motion MM9.50, and on such other terms as may be approved by the Director, Real Estate Services in consultation with the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to amend the Official Plan Amendment before the Tribunal to accommodate the 46 month delay between the disposal of the existing park and the construction of the park on the Replacement Park lands, by way of a site specific exemption from the Official Plan Policy 4.3.8.
MM9.51adopted
A sole proprietor has submitted an Application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1211 St. Clair Avenue West to operate under the name of Kaito Sushi (the "Premises"). The Application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of approximately 30 patrons. There is no proposed outdoor seating. The Premises directly abuts a low-density residential neighbourhood to the south and is adjacent to nearby low-density residential neighbourhoods to the north. The Premises is also located near a large concentration of licensed establishments. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, lighting and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. This application for a new liquor licence is not in the public interest, unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This matter is urgent as the Placard deadline for objections was July 11, 2019.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1211 St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Kaito Sushi (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Local Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1211 St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Kaito Sushi (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Local Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM9.52adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $2,200 in Section 37 funds to Heritage Toronto for a heritage plaque to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Hotel Victoria, to be installed at its location at 56 Yonge Street. Hotel Victoria opened in 1909 as the Hotel Mossop. It was constructed in the devastating aftermath of the Great Fire of 1904, which destroyed a large swath of Toronto's central business district. In 1906, former hotel clerk Frederick Mossop purchased the site at 56 Yonge Street. Just to the west, more than 100 warehouses and factories destroyed in the fire were beginning to be rebuilt. Protection against fire was becoming increasingly important, and as a result his hotel included a number of unique features designed to make it resistant to flames and other damage. The architect J. P. Hynes designed the eight storey structure, which is clad in pressed red brick with cut stone details. The foundations are especially deep, going right down to the bedrock, and non-combustible materials like slate, iron, and marble were used inside. When it opened the hotel had one of the lowest insurance rates of any hotel in Canada. The 48-room hotel was successful during its early years, but began to struggle during prohibition in Ontario. In 1927, it changed hands and was renamed the Hotel Victoria. Until the Second World War it was a prominent visual landmark on downtown Yonge Street as one of the taller buildings in the neighbourhood. It was renovated several times in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. High rise development around the Hotel Victoria has dwarfed the original structure but it remains an important part of Yonge Street's architectural heritage. Along with the Gladstone, Drake, and King Edward, it is one of the city's oldest surviving hotels. The City has secured funds under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the owner of the development at 6-18 Church Street and 51-63 Front Street East (70 The Esplanade), authorized by site-specific Zoning By-law 58-2011(OMB). The Zoning By-law and Section 37 Agreement with the landowner provide that the funds shall be used for community benefits, including heritage conservation initiatives in this neighbourhood. Sufficient funds remain available in the Planning Act Reserve Account to produce and install the heritage plaque at this location. The use of these funds for this purpose complies with the by-law and agreement. As Heritage Toronto is a directly funded City agency and not an "outside party", no undertaking is required to be signed by Heritage Toronto to govern the use of the funds and financial reporting. This Motion is urgent as Hotel Victoria's 110th anniversary is August 9, 2019, and Heritage Toronto requires the funding in place to meet its deadline.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $2,200.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 6-18 Church Street and 51-63 Front Street East (70 The Esplanade) (Source Account: XR3026-3700344), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque at 56 Yonge Street to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Hotel Victoria (Cost Centre HG 0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $2,200.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 6-18 Church Street and 51-63 Front Street East (70 The Esplanade) (Source Account: XR3026-3700344), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque at 56 Yonge Street to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Hotel Victoria (Cost Centre HG 0001).
MM9.53adopted
City Council on May 14 and 15, 2019, adopted Member Motion MM 7.11. It requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with appropriate City divisions and the local Councillor, to assist in determining the operational needs of The Artists Network, and to identify any suitable and available spaces on or near Queen Street East to house its operations. The Artist Network, a non-profit group, has contributed to cultural life in the community for many years and is being forced out of its most recent home due to gentrification in the neighbourhood. Staff subsequently identified the Fieldhouse in Leslie Grove Park as a suitable location. The Fieldhouse, also known in the past as the Leslie Grove Shack, has washrooms available to the public. Otherwise, it was deemed an underused facility. The building would require minor renovations to make it suitable for the purposes of The Artist Network and its community work. These renovations would include, for example, winterization of washrooms, new locks, new storage closet, and new drywalling, lighting and flooring. The proposed work would be managed by Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff. This Motion proposes to pay for renovation by releasing Section 42 Above Five Percent Cash-in-lieu funds. The work is urgent as the organization is losing its existing space at the end of August.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget, sub-project CAMP (SGR) ORC Facilities, account CPR116-48-01, by $0.075 million gross, fully funded by the Section 42 Above Five Percent Cash-in-lieu from 140 Boulton Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4201082), for the purpose of renovating the Leslie Grove Park Fieldhouse.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget, sub-project CAMP (SGR) ORC Facilities, account CPR116-48-01, by $0.075 million gross, fully funded by the Section 42 Above Five Percent Cash-in-lieu from 140 Boulton Avenue (Source Account: XR2213-4201082), for the purpose of renovating the Leslie Grove Park Fieldhouse.
MM9.54adopted
In 2015, with the support of the City, the Ontario Municipal Board approved By-law 381-2016 to permit the redevelopment of the lands known municipally as 9 Tippett Road (the "Site"). This project will include a minimum of 25 units of affordable housing. As part of the development approval for the Site, the Owner agreed to convey to the City at no cost a 9.25 metre wide portion of a future public road on the south side of the Site, the associated portion of the cul-de-sac, the associated 6.1 metre corner rounding, and any appurtenant rights-of-way in fee simple (the "Conveyances"). The future public road will not be constructed for some time because additional lands are required from the lands to the south, which are currently owned by the Toronto District School Board. In the interim, these lands will be landscaped by the Owner and maintained by the future condominium corporation until these lands are needed for the future public road. At its meeting on February 10, 2015, City Council adopted the "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, January 2015" (the "Policy"). Table 1 of the Policy requires conveyances for road widening purposes to occur prior to Final Site Plan Approval. Only City Council has the authority to amend or provide relief from the provisions of the Policy. City staff are in the process of finalizing the pre-approval conditions for inclusion in the Notice of Approval Conditions for the Site. In accordance with the Policy, the draft Notice of Approval Conditions would contain a pre-approval condition requiring the Conveyances to occur prior to Final Site Plan Approval. However, the Conveyances cannot occur prior to Final Site Plan Approval because remediation of the lands that are the subject of the Conveyances will not be completed until long after an above grade building permit has issued. To require remediation of these lands and the Conveyances to occur before site plan approval would result in significant delays to construction and delivery of the 25 affordable housing units. To avoid any delay in construction, and the completion of the 25 affordable housing units, it is appropriate to require the Conveyances as a post approval condition and to occur prior to condominium registration. There are no impacts to the road network because the future public road cannot be constructed until additional lands are secured by the City from adjacent landowners. This matter is urgent because the Owner is proceeding with construction and requires site plan approval to enable the timely issuance of building permits and delivery of the affordable housing units.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 3 to the report (July 15, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for the proposed mixed-use development at 9 Tippett Road, subject to removing all of the conditions related to the transfer of the future road and corner rounding from A - PRE-APPROVAL CONDITIONS, and placing them in B - POST APPROVAL CONDITIONS, and adding the requirement that the conveyance of the future public road and the corner rounding be completed prior to condominium registration, and adding the following two new conditions to A - PRE-APPROVAL CONDITIONS: 1. Provide adequate securities, in the form of a Letter of Credit or certified cheque, to be submitted to the City by the Owner, to cover the estimated future cost of bringing the future 9.25 metre public road and the 6.1 metre corner rounding lands into compliance with the City's policy to remediate contaminated land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. Submit a cost estimate from the Owner's environmental consultant, which is to be peer reviewed at the Owner's expense within fifteen (15) days of submission of the cost estimate by the Owner failing which the cost estimate shall be deemed to be acceptable, confirming the cost of remediating the contaminated future road conveyance and corner rounding in order to determine an appropriate amount for the securities required under Condition 1, above. 2. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: City Council adopt the recommendations in the attached report (July 15, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, amended to read as follows: 1. City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 3 to the report (July 15, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for the proposed mixed-use development at 9 Tippett Road, subject to removing all of the conditions related to the transfer of the future road and corner rounding from A - PRE-APPROVAL CONDITIONS, and placing them in B - POST APPROVAL CONDITIONS, and adding the requirement that the conveyance of the future public road and the corner rounding be completed prior to condominium registration, and adding the following two new conditions to A - PRE-APPROVAL CONDITIONS: 1. Provide adequate securities, in the form of a Letter of Credit or certified cheque, to be submitted to the City by the Owner, to cover the estimated future cost of bringing the future 9.25 metre public road and the 6.1 metre corner rounding lands into compliance with the City's policy to remediate contaminated land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. Submit a cost estimate from the Owner's environmental consultant, which is to be peer reviewed at the Owner's expense within fifteen (15) days of submission of the cost estimate by the Owner failing which the cost estimate shall be deemed to be acceptable, confirming the cost of remediating the contaminated future road conveyance and corner rounding in order to determine an appropriate amount for the securities required under Condition 1, above. 2. City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.
MM9.55adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0168/19NY) (the "Application") to legalize and maintain a driveway at 38 Lorraine Drive. The Application requests variances with respect to driveway width. In their reports, both Planning and Transportation Services recommended that the application be refused. At its hearing on May 8, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision, Planning staff report and Transportation memo are attached. The applicant has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the proposed consent and minor variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants, as necessary.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 38 Lorraine Drive to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0168/19NY. 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 John Filion, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 38 Lorraine Drive to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0168/19NY. 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.
MM9.56adopted
Section 45(9) Planning Act funds have been secured from the development at 861-863 St. Clair Avenue West to be allocated for local community projects including parks, recreation facilities, and streetscape and open space improvements, to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. This Motion seeks to contribute $155,000 of these Section 45(9) funds, to assist the Rawlinson Community School with their outdoor area restoration project. This contribution will be added to the $25,000 that the school community has fundraised to date. In the absence of a City playground within a 1.4 kilometre radius, the Rawlinson Community School grounds serve that purpose for the wider community and are heavily used. The grounds are also in very poor condition and in desperate need of repair. The Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by Council in 2007 states: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible Section 37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." A Community Use Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the release to the Toronto District School Board (NP2161) of $0.155 million of Section 45 funds from the development at 861 St. Clair Avenue West for the Rawlinson Outdoor Area Restoration Project to improve the green space for school and community use, such payment to be made upon the receipt of this Section 45 agreement payment by the City. 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement for a term of 10 years, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the outdoor improvements at Rawlinson Community School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. Council approve the release to the Toronto District School Board (NP2161) of $0.155 million of Section 45 funds from the development at 861 St. Clair Avenue West for the Rawlinson Outdoor Area Restoration Project to improve the green space for school and community use, such payment to be made upon the receipt of this Section 45 agreement payment by the City. 2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement for a term of 10 years, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the outdoor improvements at Rawlinson Community School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
MM9.57adopted
On July 13, 2012, City Council enacted site-specific By-laws 991-2012 and 992-2012 to permit the development of 1610 residential condominium units and 270 rental replacement units over four phases with built form ranging from 3-storey townhouses to 24-storey apartment buildings, as well as a significant Section 37 contribution. Prior to enactment of the zoning amendment, a Section 37 Agreement was entered into between the owner and the City dated August 20, 2013 and registered on title (AT3504327). An application for rental housing demolition and replacement was approved by City Council on September 21 and 22, 2011, and a Section 111 Agreement between the owner and the City was entered into to secure the rental housing conditions. The Section 37 and Section 111 Agreement provisions included timing triggers for the owner to complete the Building E (the rental replacement units) on the north part of the site prior to obtaining a building permit for buildings A, B and C on the north site. Building E is currently under construction. The owner has advised that in order to maintain its construction schedule in a timely fashion, it requires the issuance of a building permit for two of Buildings A, B or C on the north site prior to Building E being complete. The Section 37 Agreement also included a requirement that all water mains and sanitary sewers be installed and operational prior to a building permit being issued for the north site. The owner has advised that based on the current anticipated timeline for installation of the sanitary sewer upgrade, there could be significant delay and result in a potential hiatus in construction. This Motion proposes to authorize the necessary amendments to the Section 37 Agreement to allow for the issuance of a conditional above grade structural permit in advance of the installation of the sanitary sewer upgrades. The owner will be required to satisfy certain conditions including commencing construction on the sanitary sewer upgrades prior to the issuance of any above-grade permit including a conditional permit. This Motion recommends that Council authorize an amendment to the Section 37 Agreement and Section 111 Agreement, as applicable, as may be required to permit the adjustment in timing contemplated and directs the City Solicitor to prepare such an amending agreement. Authority for City execution of the amending agreement is also contemplated. Prior to any amending agreement being executed by the City, the owner shall be required to provide an undertaking confirming that it shall not apply for any further above-grade permits beyond a conditional structural permit until the sanitary sewer is installed and operational. This Motion is urgent so that construction can proceed without delay.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize an amendment to the Section 37 Agreement between the City and Alit Don Valley Property Inc., dated August 20, 2013 and Section 111 Agreement dated December 30, 2013 between the City and Alit Don Valley Property Inc., to permit the issuance of a building permit for two of Buildings A, B, or C prior to Building E being ready for occupancy provided that the 140 replacement rental units to be located in Building E (Parcel A) shall be ready and available for residential use and occupancy prior to the issuance of any above-grade building permit for the last building on Parcels A or B, being Building A, B, C, or D. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the Section 37 Agreement between the City and Alit Don Valley Property Inc., dated August 20, 2013, to allow the issuance of a conditional above grade structural permit in advance of the required sanitary sewer upgrades being installed and operational, provided that the owner has fulfilled the following conditions: a. executed a subdivision agreement; b. posted security, in an amount to be determined by the General Manager, Toronto Water, to secure the installation of the sanitary sewer upgrade; c. completed all necessary approvals for the sanitary sewer upgrade to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; and d. commenced construction of the sanitary sewer upgrade. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendment agreement as is required and to register the same on title to the subject lands in priority to other interests to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take necessary steps to implement Parts 1, 2 and 3 above, including execution of an amending Section 37 and/or Section 111 Agreement. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other necessary staff to take the necessary steps to carry out City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize an amendment to the Section 37 Agreement between the City and Alit Don Valley Property Inc., dated August 20, 2013 and Section 111 Agreement dated December 30, 2013 between the City and Alit Don Valley Property Inc., to permit the issuance of a building permit for two of Buildings A, B, or C prior to Building E being ready for occupancy provided that the 140 replacement rental units to be located in Building E (Parcel A) shall be ready and available for residential use and occupancy prior to the issuance of any above-grade building permit for the last building on Parcels A or B, being Building A, B, C, or D. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the Section 37 Agreement between the City and Alit Don Valley Property Inc., dated August 20, 2013, to allow the issuance of a conditional above grade structural permit in advance of the required sanitary sewer upgrades being installed and operational, provided that the owner has fulfilled the following conditions: a. executed a subdivision agreement; b. posted security, in an amount to be determined by the General Manager, Toronto Water, to secure the installation of the sanitary sewer upgrade; c. completed all necessary approvals for the sanitary sewer upgrade to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; and d. commenced construction of the sanitary sewer upgrade. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendment agreement as is required and to register the same on title to the subject lands in priority to other interests to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take necessary steps to implement recommendations 1, 2 and 3 above, including execution of an amending Section 37 and/or Section 111 Agreement. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other necessary staff to take the necessary steps to carry out City Council's decision.
MM9.58adopted
Funds have been secured through Sections 37 benefits in various developments in Ward 10 to assist in the provision of affordable housing. This Motion seeks to transfer $1,092,909.34 to Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's budget in order to create new affordable housing units as part of the ongoing revitalization of Alexandra Park and the Atkinson Housing Co-operative Inc. ("Atkinson Co-op"). In 2013, Toronto City Council approved a revitalization plan for the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-op. The Plan includes the replacement or refurbishment of the existing residences, the addition of new market residential, the removal of all stacked townhouses and introduction of back-to-back townhouses, a new public park, a new street network, and a new location for the community centre. Phase 1b of the revitalization is now under construction and City Council is considering zoning approval of Phase 2 on this agenda (Item TE7.7), which in addition to continued townhome and apartment replacement and refurbishment, will include: zero displacement of residents, a brand new 1,100 square metre (minimum) community centre, new parks and basketball courts, local social enterprise, bike sharing stations, and more. We are also working hard to implement our Council-approved plan to expand both affordable housing and affordable home ownership in the community, as well as to find opportunities to augment the plan as we move forward. These additional funds will be used to expand the new affordable housing and ownership as part of Phase 2 of the Revitalization. This Motion is urgent in order to permit for the planning and budgeting of next phases of the Alexandra Park Revitalization to proceed without delay.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (FH5795) on a one-time basis by $1,092,909.34 gross, $0 net, for transfer to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), for the purpose of creating new affordable housing and/or home ownership opportunities in Phase 2 of the Alexandra Park Revitalization, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits in the following developments: a. 40, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 60 McCaul Street and 10 Stephanie Street, secured for the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 20 in the amount of $101,905.13 (Source Account: XR3026-3700888); b. 295 Adelaide Street West and 100 to 104 John Street, secured for the provision of affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $36,584.02 (Source Account: XR3026-3700313); c. 335, 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way, secured for the provision of affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $429.71 (Source Account: XR3026-3700748); d. 324, 326, 328 and 332 Richmond Street West, secured for capital improvements to/or development of new Toronto Community Housing Corporation units in Ward 20, in the amount of $224,622.03 (Source Account: XR3026-3700972); e. 283 Adelaide Street West, secured for the maintenance of or the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $144,881.16 (Source Account: XR3026-3700927). f. 15-35 Mercer Street, secured for the maintenance of or the provision of new rental housing units as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization, in the amount of $583,923.95 (Source Account: XR3026-3700920); g. 318 Richmond Street West, to be allocated toward affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $360.98 (Source Account: XR3028-4500189); and h. 604-618 Richmond Street West, to be allocated for capital improvements to and or the provision of new affordable housing units in Ward 20, in the amount of $202.36 (Source Account: XR3026-3700786). 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,092,909.34 in funding from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund (XR1058) to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the purpose of creating new affordable housing and/or home ownership opportunities in Phase 2 of the Alexandra Park Revitalization in Ward 10 fully funded from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058; and b. Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an assignment of the municipal capital facility agreement governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (FH5795) on a one-time basis by $1,092,909.34 gross, $0 net, for transfer to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), for the purpose of creating new affordable housing and/or home ownership opportunities in Phase 2 of the Alexandra Park Revitalization, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits in the following developments: a. 40, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 60 McCaul Street and 10 Stephanie Street, secured for the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 20 in the amount of $101,905.13 (Source Account: XR3026-3700888); b. 295 Adelaide Street West and 100 to 104 John Street, secured for the provision of affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $36,584.02 (Source Account: XR3026-3700313); c. 335, 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way, secured for the provision of affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $429.71 (Source Account: XR3026-3700748); d. 324, 326, 328 and 332 Richmond Street West, secured for capital improvements to/or development of new Toronto Community Housing Corporation units in Ward 20, in the amount of $224,622.03 (Source Account: XR3026-3700972); e. 283 Adelaide Street West, secured for the maintenance of or the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $144,881.16 (Source Account: XR3026-3700927). f. 15-35 Mercer Street, secured for the maintenance of or the provision of new rental housing units as part of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization, in the amount of $583,923.95 (Source Account: XR3026-3700920); g. 318 Richmond Street West, to be allocated toward affordable housing in Ward 20, in the amount of $360.98 (Source Account: XR3028-4500189); and h. 604-618 Richmond Street West, to be allocated for capital improvements to and or the provision of new affordable housing units in Ward 20, in the amount of $202.36 (Source Account: XR3026-3700786). 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $1,092,909.34 in funding from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund (XR1058) to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the purpose of creating new affordable housing and/or home ownership opportunities in Phase 2 of the Alexandra Park Revitalization in Ward 10 fully funded from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058; and b. Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an assignment of the municipal capital facility agreement governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM9.59adopted
Authority is being sought to release Section 16 funds to Corporate Real Estate Management for the installation of heritage lighting for the Great Hall at Union Station. Union Station is a National Historic Site of Canada and is included as one of the subject buildings of the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto. As a gateway site to the Old Town, the overall lighting strategy for Union Station has been identified an important component of the revitalization. City Council approved funding in the 2014 Capital Budget and Plan for Facilities Management and Real Estate for heritage lighting of the Great Hall. Real Estate Services later awarded a contract to prepare a design and tender ready documents for the project. The design implements the recommendations of the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for the Old Town to include Union Station as the western anchor of the plan, and create a strong visual identity for the Old Town to assist in enhancement as a neighbourhood and a destination. A final design has been approved, and is ready to be tendered for fabrication and installation. The design recognizes the historic importance of the Great Hall and complements its historic character. After a value engineering process, additional funds are required to complete the project based on updated cost estimates of which $154,638.00 will be achieved through funds from development agreements. This Motion is urgent as the tender for this project is tied to other restoration work in the Great Hall and to maintain the completion schedule for Union Station.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Council Approved Capital Budget of Corporate Real Estate Management for the Union Station Revitalization Project by $154,638 gross, $0 net, with $0 debt impact, for the installation of interior lighting for the Great Hall of Union Station (WBS Element: CCA911-08), fully funded by Section 16 funds secured from the development agreement for 15 York Street (Source Account: XR3031).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Council Approved Capital Budget of Corporate Real Estate Management for the Union Station Revitalization Project by $154,638 gross, $0 net, with $0 debt impact, for the installation of interior lighting for the Great Hall of Union Station (WBS Element: CCA911-08), fully funded by Section 16 funds secured from the development agreement for 15 York Street (Source Account: XR3031).
MM9.60adopted
In early 2018, Waterfront Toronto in partnership with the City of Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation launched a design competition for the design of York Street Park. After an extensive public consultation and jury process, Love Park by Claude Cormier et Associés was selected as the winning concept. The modern and simple design includes a central water feature and green perimeter, providing an inviting space for residents, workers, and visitors. The Park is designed to provide vital new recreation space for one of the most intensively used parts of the city, with a dense high-rise neighbourhood, the South Core financial district, and the waterfront tourist zone all in proximity. The project reclaims lands that were previously overshadowed by the since reconfigured York-Bay-Yonge off-ramp. Waterfront Toronto and Parks Forestry and Recreation staff have provided an updated cost estimate on the preferred design and additional funding is required to implement it. This request will increase the 2020 cash flow for the York Street Park project by $2.0 million from Section 42 Above five percent Cash-in-lieu. This Motion is urgent as funding is required to be allocated to maintain tender and construction schedules.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the York Off-ramp Construction sub-project in the amount of $2,000,000.00, increasing the total project cost from $10,000,000 (excluding taxes) to 12,000,000.00 and 2020 cash flow from $3,000,000.00 (excluding taxes) to $5,000,000.00, with funding from the following Section 42 Above five percent Cash-in-lieu for 90 Harbour account $1,188,000 (Source Account: XR2213-4200793), and 120 Harbour $812,000.00 (Source Account: XR2213-4200474) for updated construction estimate.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2019 Approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the York Off-ramp Construction sub-project in the amount of $2,000,000.00, increasing the total project cost from $10,000,000 (excluding taxes) to 12,000,000.00 and 2020 cash flow from $3,000,000.00 (excluding taxes) to $5,000,000.00, with funding from the following Section 42 Above five percent Cash-in-lieu for 90 Harbour account $1,188,000 (Source Account: XR2213-4200793), and 120 Harbour $812,000.00 (Source Account: XR2213-4200474) for updated construction estimate.
MM9.61adopted
At its meeting on June 10, 2014, City Council appointed Valerie Jepson as Toronto's Integrity Commissioner for a fixed, non-renewable five-year term. The current Integrity Commissioner's term ends on September 6, 2019. The Integrity Commissioner function is a requirement under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and reports directly to City Council. A recruitment process for a new Integrity Commissioner is ongoing. The next meeting of City Council is October 2019. The term of the current Integrity Commissioner must be extended to ensure the City is meeting legislative requirements, and to allow for sufficient time to complete the recruitment process, hence the urgency of this motion.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council extend the term of the Integrity Commissioner, on the same terms and conditions, to November 29, 2019 or until the recruitment process for a new Integrity Commissioner is completed, and City Council approves the appointment of a new Integrity Commissioner, whichever comes first.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendation in the attached report (July 16, 2019) from the Chair, Integrity Commissioner Selection Panel: 1. City Council extend the term of the Integrity Commissioner, on the same terms and conditions, to November 29, 2019 or until the recruitment process for a new Integrity Commissioner is completed, and Council approves the appointment of a new Integrity Commissioner, whichever comes first.
MM9.62adopted
The Yorkville neighbourhood has been rapidly densifying over the past decade and opportunities for the City to acquire land are diminishing as properties are purchased and rezoned. 1240 Bay Street is located within the Bloor-Yorkville/North Midtown: Planning Framework and Implementation Strategy Report, which was created to address concerns over tall buildings and intensification. It outlines where development should and should not occur, the types of uses and built form that are appropriate, how future development applications will be analyzed, and the future planning approval processes that are required. The City currently owns a building on the site, but lack the property interest. We must take this opportunity to explore all options as it relates to the acquisition of the property for future operational needs. This Motion is time sensitive and urgent as the City is involved in multiple negotiations with developers in the neighbourhood and instruction is necessary to further the City's interests.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Director, Real Estate Services, and any other appropriate City staff, to investigate and report back on the benefits, costs, and options for the City to acquire the property interest in the property municipally known as 1240 Bay Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Real Estate Services, and any other appropriate City staff, to investigate and report back on the benefits, costs, and options for the City to acquire the property interest in the property municipally known as 1240 Bay Street.
MM9.63adopted
The Applicant, on behalf of Bluebird Ingram Storage Corp., applied to the Etobicoke York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances respecting the site at 7-15 Ingram Drive. The Application (A0275/19EYK) sought permission to permit a self-storage warehouse on the site. On June 13, 2019, Community Planning for the Etobicoke York District wrote a report to the Committee of Adjustment recommending that, should the Committee of Adjustment approve the Application, the Committee of Adjustment impose a condition that the self-storage warehouse be constructed in accordance with the Site Plan submitted to the Committee of Adjustment, and that any other variances appearing on the plans but not listed in the written decision are not authorized. On June 20, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application with the Condition. The decision is attached to this Motion. The Applicant, who was seeking approval without a condition, has appealed the decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. It is important that the Condition of approval be applied to ensure that Community Planning has the opportunity to review any future expansion plans. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the Applicant's Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the appeal. This Motion is urgent as the Committee of Adjustment's decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of 7-15 Ingram Drive to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's approval with condition of Application A0275/19EYK. 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 after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of 7-15 Ingram Drive to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's approval with condition of Application A0275/19EYK. 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 after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM9.64adopted
A letter from the Ontario Deputy Solicitor General, dated July 12, 2019, addressed to the City Manager requested the City of Toronto to act as a "host community" for Northern Ontario residents displaced due to a number of forest fires. The City of Toronto is generally requested to act as a host community annually and has received the request to act as the same seven times in the last five years. This most recent request is a result of emergency evacuations required because of the forest fires in Northwestern Ontario; the scale of which (approximately 16,000 people) is presenting the Province with significant challenges. The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and Ministry of the Solicitor General, in partnership with other Provincial Ministries and Government of Canada Departments, coordinates planning for and evacuation of First Nations communities when they are at risk due to fires, floods or other emergencies. In discussions with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Mayor Tory has agreed that the City of Toronto would assist in any way possible. We understand that at this time, the province is considering possibly using college dormitories in the City of Toronto to house some evacuees. In order to host evacuees, formal funding and cost recovery agreements between Indigenous Services Canada and the City of Toronto need to be negotiated to: determine and authorize the provision of services, ensure full cost recovery and mitigate other potential liability issues identified by the City; authority is also required for City officials to enter into these agreements.
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. In respect of the current request to assist in being a "host community", in the event that there is an evacuation due to northern forest fires, and all similar future requests in respect of emergency evacuations, and subject to receiving a commitment that City expenses will be reimbursed, City Council authorize the City Manager, and the Mayor if required, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to: a. negotiate with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, and implement, the City's hosting arrangements, if any, including the services and facilities the City may provide as part of such a hosting arrangement; b. enter into and execute all necessary agreements including any amendments with the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and any other required parties, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to provide the hosting arrangement, including funding agreements to secure intergovernmental funding opportunities to recover the City hosting-related costs; and c. receive and allocate any funds obtained for services provided as a result of hosting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. In respect of the current request to assist in being a "host community", in the event that there is an evacuation due to northern forest fires, and all similar future requests in respect of emergency evacuations, and subject to receiving a commitment that City expenses will be reimbursed, City Council authorize the City Manager, and the Mayor if required, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to: 1. negotiate with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, and implement, the City's hosting arrangements, if any, including the services and facilities the City may provide as part of such a hosting arrangement; 2. enter into and execute all necessary agreements including any amendments with the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and any other required parties, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to provide the hosting arrangement, including funding agreements to secure intergovernmental funding opportunities to recover the City hosting-related costs; and 3. receive and allocate any funds obtained for services provided as a result of hosting.