Economic and Community Development Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 13 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.
EC3.1adopted
Appointment of City of Toronto Photo Laureate
The purpose of this report is to appoint Michele Pearson Clarke as the second City of Toronto Photo Laureate. The position of the City of Toronto Photo Laureate honours a photographer who is recognized by their peers for artistic excellence and for making a major contribution to photography through their work. Toronto's Photo Laureate serves as an advocate for visual culture, art photography, photojournalism, and uses their unique perspective to create a dialogue on contemporary issues. Michele Pearson Clarke is a Trinidad-born artist who works in photography, film, video and installation. In recommending Clarke's appointment, the selection panel cited her many artistic accolades, the opportunity to advance important community dialogues through work, and their confidence that she would excel as an ambassador for the arts across stylistic, geographic and demographic boundaries.
The Community and Economic Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Michele Pearson Clarke to the position of City of Toronto Photo Laureate for a term beginning April 18, 2019 until April 17, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Michele Pearson Clarke to the position of City of Toronto Photo Laureate for a term beginning April 18, 2019 until April 17, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.
EC3.2received
Toronto's On-Screen Industry 2018 Year in Review
Toronto's Interim Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries will provide an overview of the impact of the film, television and digital media industry in Toronto in 2018.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the item for information.
EC3.3referred
Partnerships That Produce: Best Practices for International Metropolitan Agreements
Leigh Smout, Executive Director of the World Trade Centre - Toronto and Raly Chakarova, Director of Policy, Toronto Region Board of Trade will provide an overview of the Toronto Region Board of Trade recent report on best practices for metropolitan partnerships, recommendations for enhancing the City's own International Alliance Program and a suggestion for a pilot agreement.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Referred the item to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for review and a report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the third quarter of 2019.
EC3.4amended
Review of Dementia Care Based Models
This report responds to Council's request of the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services (LTCHS) for a report on the potential for a pilot project in one of the City's ten long-term care homes, inspired by care-based programs (such as the Butterfly and Greenhouse project models), to better support seniors living with dementia. LTCHS completed a number of activities and reviews in order to provide a thorough and informed response to the motion. LTCHS engaged Dr. Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology at York University, as an external consultant and researcher to assist in investigating leading models and approaches to dementia care. For almost a decade, Dr. Pat Armstrong and her international, interdisciplinary team of researchers have been reimagining long-term care. They have conducted 27 ethnographic studies of nursing homes in Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the US and the UK. In addition, they have been involved in related studies that have taken them to another 20 homes and have seen examples of the Butterfly Household® Model and the Eden Alternative®, among others. Attached as Appendix A to this report is the report from Dr. Pat Armstrong titled "Models for Long-Term Residential Care: A Summary of the Consultants' Report to Long-Term Care Homes and Services, City of Toronto". As recommended by the consultants, LTCHS will investigate opportunities for enhanced direct care staffing levels. LTCHS agrees with the conclusion provided by Dr. Pat Armstrong and her team regarding the need to have a flexible model of care, to not implement a specific pilot model for LTCHS but to continue its current practice of using the best aspects and learning from all models, adapting them into our own person centred model to best suit the individual resident.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Interim General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the third quarter of 2019 on: a. a business case for a multi-year hiring and staffing plan, and technological enhancements, to address the rising acuity and complex care needs of long-term care home residents, such plan to be phased in through the 2020 and future years' budgets. b. an implementation strategy to strengthen the provision of emotion-centred approaches to care, along with a specific accountability process to measure the plan's outcomes against stated goals; and c. a budget impact assessment for the implementation strategy. 2. City Council forward a copy of the report (March 15, 2019) from the Interim General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services on Review of Dementia Care Based Models to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Ontario Minister of Seniors and Accessibility.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC3.5adopted
City of Toronto Refugee Capacity Plan
Toronto is the principal immigrant destination in Canada and receives the greatest proportion of new arrivals to Canada, including refugees and refugee claimants. Respected globally for its approach to newcomer integration, high level of diversity and multiculturalism, Toronto is also a municipal leader in newcomer settlement and integration. The Toronto City Council has repeatedly recognized the critical importance of newcomers to the social, economic and civic life of the city. This report responds to the City Council's request to develop a refugee capacity plan, outlining the planning process, as well as the proposed immediate and long-term actions.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the proposed Refugee Capacity Plan, attached as Appendix A to the report (March 20, 2019) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the proposed Refugee Capacity Plan, attached as Appendix A.
EC3.6amended
Noise By-law Review - Proposed Amendments to Chapter 591, Noise
This report proposes substantial amendments to the Noise By-law (Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591), after a comprehensive review. The Noise By-law provides standards for noise, and applies to all properties in Toronto. The existing By-law was last updated in 2010, but has not been comprehensively reviewed since 2002. The proposed changes to the Noise By-law address several specific noise issues such as amplified sound, the general prohibition, and noise from construction, power devices, and motor vehicles. These changes contribute to simplifying the Noise By-law by aligning time constraints between similar activities, and otherwise clarify the standards set for noise, by introducing decibel limits for amplified sound and motorcycles. Additional changes, such as providing Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) the authority to request noise monitoring and noise mitigation plans as part of the exemption permit process, support the proactive mitigation of noise. Where noise contravenes what is permitted, MLS proposes increasing fines and penalties. In a city as large and diverse as Toronto, managing and regulating noise is a complex undertaking. Residents wish to enjoy their homes and environments. For some, this may mean relaxing in a lounger in the backyard, for others it may be having a meal on a café patio, and for others still it may be attending outdoor concerts. A Noise By-law must balance these desires with many other factors. The city is also experiencing a high volume of construction activity as housing and transportation infrastructure is being built to meet the needs of the city's growing population. According to public opinion research conducted on behalf of the City, 64% of residents believe that noise levels in Toronto are reasonable and reflect life in a big city, while 36% of residents believe that more needs to be done to restrict noise because of potential negative health consequences. There is a growing awareness of the health impacts of environmental and ambient/background noise, highlighted by international bodies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO). At the City, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is currently working with City partners, including MLS and City Planning, to develop a Noise Action Plan to identify potential environmental noise mitigation strategies. By comparison, the City of Toronto's Noise By-law, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, regulates episodic types of noise, which are generally related to the day-to-day activities of residents and businesses. MLS began reviewing the Noise By-law in 2015. In 2016, with direction from the Licensing and Standards Committee, a Noise Working Group (NWG) was convened with stakeholders from resident associations, business improvement areas, the music and entertainment industry, the construction and building industry and other City divisions and agencies. The NWG met nine times and concluded in 2017. The group reviewed current and proposed amendments to the Noise By-law and highlighted issues for further research and consultation. In April 2018, MLS reported to City Council with an update on the outcomes and lessons learned from the NWG. City Council directed MLS to complete additional work including third-party public opinion research, and technical reviews by acoustical engineering firms. City Council also directed MLS to engage a third-party facilitation firm to conduct an additional round of public consultations, which were completed in February 2019. MLS also consulted with industry and resident groups, and conducted additional research and analysis, including an expanded jurisdictional scan. This report was prepared in consultation with Legal Services, Toronto Public Health, Economic Development and Culture, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Toronto Transit Commission.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise as follows: Definitions 1. Add a definition of "Ambient Sound Level" to mean "The sound level that is present in the environment, produced by sound sources other than the source under assessment." 2. Add a definition of "Amplified Sound" to mean "Sound made by any electronic device or a group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound." 3. Remove the definition of "Commissioner" and add a definition of "Executive Director" to mean "the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards or their designate or successor." 4. Remove the definition of "continuous pouring of concrete." 5. Add a definition of "dB(A)" to mean "The sound level in decibels obtained when using a sound level meter with the A-weighting." 6. Add a definition of "dB(C)" to mean "The sound level in decibels obtained when using a sound level meter with the C-weighting." 7. Amend the definition of "Highway" to mean "Includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof." 8. Remove the definition of "Inhabitants." 9. Add a definition of "Leq" to mean "The energy equivalent sound level or the continuous sound level that would result in the same total sound energy being produced over a given period of time." 10. Remove the definition of "large crane work." 11. Add a definition of "Motorcycle" to mean "A self-propelled vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the driver and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and includes a motor scooter, but does not include a motor assisted bicycle." 12. Amend the definition of "Motor Vehicle" to mean "Includes an automobile, a motorcycle, a motor assisted bicycle and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include a street car or other motor vehicle running only upon rails, a power-assisted bicycle, a motorized snow vehicle, a traction engine, a farm tractor, a self-propelled implement of husbandry or a road-building machine." 13. Remove the definition of "Necessary Municipal Work" and add a definition of "Government Work" to mean "Construction, rehabilitation or maintenance work conducted by the City, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada and any of its agencies or agents including the operation of motor vehicles and equipment actually engaged in the work." 14. Amend the definition of "Noise" to mean "A sound that a person finds disturbing to their peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience." 15. Add a definition of "Noise Mitigation Plan" to mean "A plan as required and approved by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards that addresses the mitigation of sound not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter from planned events or activities." 16. Add a definition for "Persistent Noise" to mean "Any noise that is continuously heard for a period of ten minutes or more or intermittently over a period of one hour or more." 17. Amend the definition of "Point of Reception" to mean "Any location on the premises of a person where sound originating from other than those premises is received. The following locations are points of reception: a. An outdoor area that is: i. near the façade of a building, at a height of 1.5 metres above ground, typically in backyards, front yards, terraces or patios; or ii. on a balcony or elevated terrace (for example, a rooftop) provided it is not enclosed; or b. An indoor area that is inside a building with windows and doors closed." 18. Amend the definition of "Power Device" to mean "Any equipment driven otherwise than by muscular power used in the servicing, maintenance or repair of lawns, including chainsaws, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, grass trimmers or any other similar equipment. A power device does not include equipment used to remove snow or ice." 19. Remove the definition of "Publication." 20. Remove the definition of "Regular business hours." 21. Add a definition for "Sound Level Meter" to mean "An instrument that measures levels of sound as approved for use by the Executive Director." 22. Add a definition for "Unreasonable Noise" to mean "Any noise that would disturb the peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a reasonable person in the circumstances. Unreasonable noise does not include commonplace household or workplace sounds such as sound from furniture being moved, children playing or people engaging in conversation." 23. Remove the definition of "Zones." Specific Prohibition - Amplified Sound 24. Delete section 591-2.1, prohibiting amplified sound from being projected beyond the lot line into any street or public place. 25. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition for amplified sound, and add a provision for the specific prohibition of amplified sound, establishing quantitative limits for amplified sound as follows: "No person shall emit or cause or permit continuous amplified sound, measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception in an outdoor living area, that has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period), exceeding 50 dB(A) or 65 dB(C) from 11 pm to 7 am or 55 dB(A) or 70 dB(C) from 7 am to 11 pm." 26. Add a provision for the specific prohibition of amplified sound that "if, during the course of an investigation, a Provincial Offences Officer such as a By-law Enforcement Officer, determines that it is not reasonable to measure from a point of reception in an outdoor living area, then no person shall emit or cause or permit continuous amplified sound that, measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception in an indoor living area, has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period), exceeding 45 dB(A) or 60 dB(C) from 11 pm to 7 am or 50 dB(A) or 65 dB(C) from 7 am to 11 pm." 27. Add a provision that despite the specific prohibitions for amplified sound where the ambient sound level at a point of reception exceeds the maximum sound level under those subsections, no person shall emit or cause of permit continuous amplified sound that, when measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception, has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period) that equals or exceeds the ambient sound level. Specific Prohibition - Animals 28. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition for animals and add a specific prohibition for animals as follows: "No person shall cause or permit persistent noise, including barking, calling or whining or other similar persistent noise, to be made by any animal kept or used for any purpose." Specific Prohibition - Construction 29. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition in section 591-2.1 subsection B(1) for construction and set a specific prohibition of construction as follows: "No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from any operation of construction equipment or any construction that is clearly audible at a point of reception from 7 pm to 7 am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays; and all day on Sundays and statutory holidays." 30. Remove section 591-2.1 subsection B(2) to remove the exemption for continuous concrete pouring and large crane work. Specific Prohibition - Loading and Unloading 31. Remove the prohibition by time and place for loading and unloading and add a specific prohibition as follows: No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from loading, unloading, delivering, packing, unpacking, otherwise handling any containers, products or materials from 11 pm to 7am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays." Specific Prohibition - Motor Vehicles 32. Remove the provisions in section 591-3, and add a provision prohibiting sound resulting from unnecessary motor vehicle noise, such as the sounding of a horn, revving of an engine, squealing of tires, banging, clanking or any like sounds, if the sound is clearly audible at a point of reception. 33. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition for vehicle repairs, and add a specific prohibition as follows: "No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from the repairing, rebuilding, modifying or testing of a vehicle if the sound is clearly audible at a point of reception from 9 pm until 7 am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays." 34. Add a provision prohibiting sound from a motorcycle if it emits any sound exceeding 92 dB(A) from the exhaust outlet as measured at 50cm, while the motorcycle engine is at idle. Specific Prohibition - Power Devices 35. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibitions for power equipment, and set a single time prohibition of 7 pm until 7 am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. 36. Add an exemption for any power device used for the purpose of maintaining a golf course or a public park. Prohibitions by time and place 37. Remove section 591-4 "Prohibitions by time and place." General Limitations on Stationary Sources and Residential Air Conditioners 38. Amend section 591-5 as follows: "No person shall cause or permit the emission of sound from a stationary source or residential air conditioner that, when measured with a sound level meter a point of reception, has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a one-hour period) exceeding 50 dB(A) or the applicable sound level limit prescribed in provincial noise pollution control guidelines." 39. Add a provision that the general limitations on stationary sources shall not apply to stationary sources where the emission of sound is in compliance with a provincial environmental compliance approval. Limitation on Sound Levels for Residential Air Conditioners 40. Remove section 591-6 "Limitation on Sound Levels for Residential Air Conditioners." Unreasonable and Persistent Noise 41. Remove section 591-2 and add a provision for "Unreasonable and Persistent Noise" as follows "No person shall make, cause or permit noise, at any time, that is unreasonable noise and persistent noise." 42. Add a provision that the section on unreasonable and persistent noise only applies to sound or noise that is not described in section 591-2.1 through section 591-2.8. Exemptions 43. Remove section 591- 9 and add a provision for "Safety and Government Work" as follows "Despite any other provision of this chapter, it shall be lawful to emit or cause or permit the emission of sound from: a. Bells or sirens required for the purposes of public safety including sirens when operated by Police Services, Fire and Paramedic Services, or bells or whistles operated by rail or transit services. b. Measures undertaken for the immediate health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of the City under emergency circumstances. c. Government work. Exemption Permits 44. Add a provision to allow exemption permit applicants to apply for an exemption permit from a noise prohibition or noise limitation provision in connection with one or more events or activities for no more than a three month period. 45. Add that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, may request any relevant additional information as part of the exemption permit application process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, including reasons supporting an exemption permit; a noise mitigation plan; a statement certified by a professional engineer or acoustical consultant for any sounds that are not technically or operationally feasible to control. 46. Add a condition requiring exemption permit applicants to post notice of noise exemption in a visible location where the event or construction will occur 7 days prior to the event. This condition may be altered or waived by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards. 47. Add a provision that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, may request, as a condition of approval, a noise mitigation plan, or that the sound levels resulting from each event or activity shall be monitored by City staff with the applicant paying the charges for this monitoring as set out in Chapter 441, Fees and Charges. 48. Add that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, may revoke a permit, with or without notice, if there is non-compliance with any terms. Offences 49. Amend section 591-11 to: a. Increase the maximum fine to $100,000; b. Add a special fine in an amount equal to any economic gain obtained from non-compliance; c. Designate each offence as continuing offence with a maximum daily fine of $10,000 and a total fine which may exceed $100,000; d. Include offences for obstruction and failure to provide information as required; e. Include authority to enter to inspect, to make orders to comply and to take remedial action. Transition 50. Add provisions for "Transition" as follows: "The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to exemption permits granted before October 1, 2019 provided that the holder of such permits continue to comply with the conditions of their original permits and that such permits are not revoked, terminated and do not expire." "All prosecutions and other enforcement processes commenced under this chapter which have not been completed on October 1, 2019 shall be completed as if the chapter had not been amended on that date." Set Fines 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to apply to the Ontario Court of Justice for any new set fines, or to increase the current set fines. Implementation 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to make such technical and stylistic amendments to Chapter 591, Noise as required to give effect to City Council's decision. 4. City Council direct that the changes to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise, come into force on October 1, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise as follows: Definitions 1. Add a definition of "Ambient Sound Level" to mean "The sound level that is present in the environment, produced by sound sources other than the source under assessment." 2. Add a definition of "Amplified Sound" to mean "Sound made by any electronic device or a group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound." 3. Remove the definition of "Commissioner" and add a definition of "Executive Director" to mean "the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards or their designate or successor." 4. Remove the definition of "continuous pouring of concrete." 5. Add a definition of "dB(A)" to mean "The sound level in decibels obtained when using a sound level meter with the A-weighting." 6. Add a definition of "dB(C)" to mean "The sound level in decibels obtained when using a sound level meter with the C-weighting." 7. Amend the definition of "Highway" to mean "Includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof." 8. Remove the definition of "Inhabitants." 9. Add a definition of "Leq" to mean "The energy equivalent sound level or the continuous sound level that would result in the same total sound energy being produced over a given period of time." 10. Remove the definition of "large crane work." 11. Add a definition of "Motorcycle" to mean "A self-propelled vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the driver and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and includes a motor scooter, but does not include a motor assisted bicycle." 12. Amend the definition of "Motor Vehicle" to mean "Includes an automobile, a motorcycle, a motor assisted bicycle and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include a street car or other motor vehicle running only upon rails, a power-assisted bicycle, a motorized snow vehicle, a traction engine, a farm tractor, a self-propelled implement of husbandry or a road-building machine." 13. Remove the definition of "Necessary Municipal Work" and add a definition of "Government Work" to mean "Construction, rehabilitation or maintenance work conducted by the City, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada and any of its agencies or agents including the operation of motor vehicles and equipment actually engaged in the work." 14. Amend the definition of "Noise" to mean "A sound that a person finds disturbing to their peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience." 15. Add a definition of "Noise Mitigation Plan" to mean "A plan as required and approved by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards that addresses the mitigation of sound not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter from planned events or activities." 16. Add a definition for "Persistent Noise" to mean "Any noise that is continuously heard for a period of ten minutes or more or intermittently over a period of one hour or more." 17. Amend the definition of "Point of Reception" to mean "Any location on the premises of a person where sound originating from other than those premises is received. The following locations are points of reception: a. An outdoor area that is: i. near the façade of a building, at a height of 1.5 metres above ground, typically in backyards, front yards, terraces or patios; or ii. on a balcony or elevated terrace (for example, a rooftop) provided it is not enclosed; or b. An indoor area that is inside a building with windows and doors closed." 18. Amend the definition of "Power Device" to mean "Any equipment driven otherwise than by muscular power used in the servicing, maintenance or repair of lawns, including chainsaws, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, grass trimmers or any other similar equipment. A power device does not include equipment used to remove snow or ice." 19. Remove the definition of "Publication." 20. Remove the definition of "Regular business hours." 21. Add a definition for "Sound Level Meter" to mean "An instrument that measures levels of sound as approved for use by the Executive Director." 22. Add a definition for "Unreasonable Noise" to mean "Any noise that would disturb the peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a reasonable person in the circumstances. Unreasonable noise does not include commonplace household or workplace sounds such as sound from furniture being moved, children playing or people engaging in conversation." 23. Remove the definition of "Zones." Specific Prohibition - Amplified Sound 24. Delete section 591-2.1, prohibiting amplified sound from being projected beyond the lot line into any street or public place. 25. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition for amplified sound, and add a provision for the specific prohibition of amplified sound, establishing quantitative limits for amplified sound as follows: "No person shall emit or cause or permit continuous amplified sound, measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception in an outdoor living area, that has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period), exceeding 50 dB(A) or 65 dB(C) from 11 pm to 7 am or 55 dB(A) or 70 dB(C) from 7 am to 11 pm." 26. Add a provision for the specific prohibition of amplified sound that "if, during the course of an investigation, a Provincial Offences Officer such as a By-law Enforcement Officer, determines that it is not reasonable to measure from a point of reception in an outdoor living area, then no person shall emit or cause or permit continuous amplified sound that, measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception in an indoor living area, has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period), exceeding 45 dB(A) or 60 dB(C) from 11 pm to 7 am or 50 dB(A) or 65 dB(C) from 7 am to 11 pm." 27. Add a provision that despite the specific prohibitions for amplified sound where the ambient sound level at a point of reception exceeds the maximum sound level under those subsections, no person shall emit or cause of permit continuous amplified sound that, when measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception, has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period) that equals or exceeds the ambient sound level. Specific Prohibition - Animals 28. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition for animals and add a specific prohibition for animals as follows: "No person shall cause or permit persistent noise, including barking, calling or whining or other similar persistent noise, to be made by any animal kept or used for any purpose." Specific Prohibition - Construction 29. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition in section 591-2.1 subsection B(1) for construction and set a specific prohibition of construction as follows: "No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from any operation of construction equipment or any construction that is clearly audible at a point of reception from 7 pm to 7 am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays; and all day on Sundays and statutory holidays." 30. Remove section 591-2.1 subsection B(2) to remove the exemption for continuous concrete pouring and large crane work. Specific Prohibition - Loading and Unloading 31. Remove the prohibition by time and place for loading and unloading and add a specific prohibition as follows: No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from loading, unloading, delivering, packing, unpacking, otherwise handling any containers, products or materials from 11 pm to 7am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays." Specific Prohibition - Motor Vehicles 32. Remove the provisions in section 591-3, and add a provision prohibiting sound resulting from unnecessary motor vehicle noise, such as the sounding of a horn, revving of an engine, squealing of tires, banging, clanking or any like sounds, if the sound is clearly audible at a point of reception. 33. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibition for vehicle repairs, and add a specific prohibition as follows: "No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from the repairing, rebuilding, modifying or testing of a vehicle if the sound is clearly audible at a point of reception from 9 pm until 7 am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays." 34. Add a provision prohibiting sound from a motorcycle if it emits any sound exceeding 92 dB(A) from the exhaust outlet as measured at 50cm, while the motorcycle engine is at idle. Specific Prohibition - Power Devices 35. Remove the differentiated time and place prohibitions for power equipment, and set a single time prohibition of 7 pm until 7 am the next day, except until 9 am on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. 36. Add an exemption for any power device used for the purpose of maintaining a golf course or a public park. Prohibitions by time and place 37. Remove section 591-4 "Prohibitions by time and place." General Limitations on Stationary Sources and Residential Air Conditioners 38. Amend section 591-5 as follows: "No person shall cause or permit the emission of sound from a stationary source or residential air conditioner that, when measured with a sound level meter a point of reception, has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a one-hour period) exceeding 50 dB(A) or the applicable sound level limit prescribed in provincial noise pollution control guidelines." 39. Add a provision that the general limitations on stationary sources shall not apply to stationary sources where the emission of sound is in compliance with a provincial environmental compliance approval. Limitation on Sound Levels for Residential Air Conditioners 40. Remove section 591-6 "Limitation on Sound Levels for Residential Air Conditioners." Unreasonable and Persistent Noise 41. Remove section 591-2 and add a provision for "Unreasonable and Persistent Noise" as follows "No person shall make, cause or permit noise, at any time, that is unreasonable noise and persistent noise." 42. Add a provision that the section on unreasonable and persistent noise only applies to sound or noise that is not described in section 591-2.1 through section 591-2.8. Exemptions 43. Remove section 591- 9 and add a provision for "Safety and Government Work" as follows "Despite any other provision of this chapter, it shall be lawful to emit or cause or permit the emission of sound from: a. Bells or sirens required for the purposes of public safety including sirens when operated by Police Services, Fire and Paramedic Services, or bells or whistles operated by rail or transit services. b. Measures undertaken for the immediate health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of the City under emergency circumstances. c. Government work. Exemption Permits 44. Add a provision to allow exemption permit applicants to apply for an exemption permit from a noise prohibition or noise limitation provision in connection with one or more events or activities for no more than a three month period. 45. Add that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, may request any relevant additional information as part of the exemption permit application process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, including reasons supporting an exemption permit; a noise mitigation plan; a statement certified by a professional engineer or acoustical consultant for any sounds that are not technically or operationally feasible to control. 46. Add a condition requiring exemption permit applicants to post notice of noise exemption in a visible location where the event or construction will occur 7 days prior to the event. This condition may be altered or waived by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards. 47. Add a provision that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, may request, as a condition of approval, a noise mitigation plan, or that the sound levels resulting from each event or activity shall be monitored by City staff with the applicant paying the charges for this monitoring as set out in Chapter 441, Fees and Charges. 48. Add that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, may revoke a permit, with or without notice, if there is non-compliance with any terms. Offences 49. Amend section 591-11 to: a. Increase the maximum fine to $100,000; b. Add a special fine in an amount equal to any economic gain obtained from non-compliance; c. Designate each offence as continuing offence with a maximum daily fine of $10,000 and a total fine which may exceed $100,000; d. Include offences for obstruction and failure to provide information as required; e. Include authority to enter to inspect, to make orders to comply and to take remedial action. Transition 50. Add provisions for "Transition" as follows: "The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to exemption permits granted before October 1, 2019 provided that the holder of such permits continue to comply with the conditions of their original permits and that such permits are not revoked, terminated and do not expire." "All prosecutions and other enforcement processes commenced under this chapter which have not been completed on October 1, 2019 shall be completed as if the chapter had not been amended on that date." Set Fines 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to apply to the Ontario Court of Justice for any new set fines, or to increase the current set fines. Implementation 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to make such technical and stylistic amendments to Chapter 591, Noise as required to give effect to City Council's decision. 4. City Council direct that the changes to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise, come into force on October 1, 2019.
EC3.7adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6047316 issued to BLT Construction Services Inc. for the emergency provision of the design-build of three (3) temporary respite facilities at locations to be selected by the City of Toronto. The total Purchase Order Amendment being requested is for an additional amount of $3,652,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,716,275 net of HST recoveries), revising the value from $7,497,814 to $11,149,814 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,346,051 net of HST recoveries). An estimated project cost was developed based on client requirements and generic site specifications, as sites had not yet been identified. Given the urgent need to respond to the increasing demand for capacity in the shelter system, a Purchase Order for $7,497,814 (the estimated required value to construct three structures) was entered into with BLT Construction in July 2018 pursuant to Chapter 195 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Section 195-7.4B "Non-competitive or limited solicitation contract authority - emergency," which allows a division head to enter into a contract in relation to a non-competitive procurement of goods or services required in an emergency where the potential value of the non-competitive contract exceeds $500,000 or their delegated spending authority. As noted above, the Purchase Order was issued before site selection had been finalized. Once sites had been selected and fully evaluated, Facilities Management and contracted staff identified site-specific conditions that required rectification. This was completed at an additional cost ($2.92 million) and left insufficient value on the contract to complete the construction of the modular structures. The requested amendment addresses these additional costs and will enable completion of the structures. While site work increased the cost of the project, the actual cost of the modular structures themselves was largely consistent with pre-construction estimates. The requested amendment includes an additional $730,000 to accommodate the addition of a mezzanine level and a protective shield to each structure. These features were not included in the initial cost estimate but were determined to be necessary to maximize interior space and prevent damage to the structures' textile membranes. Even with the requested amendment, the modular structures represent good value for money to the City, yielding more respite spaces at a lower cost than construction of a permanent facility. The first facility at 69 Fraser Avenue opened in December 2018, while 351 Lakeshore Boulevard East and 701 Fleet Street are targeted for completion in April and May 2019, respectively. Without approval of the requested amendment completion of the project is at risk.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), granted authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6047316 issued to BLT Construction Services Inc., for work and associated costs to accommodate and address unforeseen site conditions that were encountered at each site and to expedite delivery of the three (3) temporary respite facilities, by an additional amount of $3,652,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,716,275 net of HST recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $7,497,814 to $11,149,814 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,346,051 net of HST recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Facilities Management, Chief Purchasing Officer, and Interim General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration recommend that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law) grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6047316 issued to BLT Construction Services Inc., for work and associated costs to accommodate and address unforeseen site conditions that were encountered at each site and to expedite delivery of the three (3) temporary respite facilities, by an additional amount of $3,652,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,716,275 net of HST recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $7,497,814 to $11,149,814 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,346,051 net of HST recoveries).
EC3.8adopted
Authority to Enter into Multi-Year Agreement with Toronto Arts Council (2019 - 2023)
This report seeks City Council authority to enter into a new five-year agreement with Toronto Arts Council (TAC). The proposed five-year agreement, with a term to expire on December 31, 2023, will allow for a continuing and structured link between the City and Toronto Arts Council. It will enable planning and service delivery that offers an increased degree of stability, accountability to City Council, and sets out the City's terms and conditions. Specific requirements and deliverables from TAC are set out in the agreement based on the nature of the arts and cultural services provided to the City, its residents and visitors to Toronto. The agreement does not stipulate an annual grant to TAC. Such a grant is subject to Council approval annually through the budget process. The new agreement also affirms TAC and the City's shared commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in the arts. In 2017, TAC adopted a new Equity Framework to ensure that all qualified artists and arts organizations are provided fair and equitable access to TAC programs, funds, services and decision-making processes. TAC's Equity Framework aligns with Economic Development and Culture (EDC)'s objective of making all of the Division's activities more inclusive and equitable, which will be supported through the development of a new EDC Equity Plan, scheduled to be complete in spring 2019.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to enter into a five-year agreement with Toronto Arts Council, with the term to expire on December 31, 2023, for the administration and distribution of arts and culture funding on behalf of the City of Toronto, and that the agreement be subject to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 2. City Council direct Toronto Arts Council to submit its annual funding request through the City's annual operating budget process.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to enter into a five-year agreement with Toronto Arts Council, with the term to expire on December 31, 2023, for the administration and distribution of arts and culture funding on behalf of the City of Toronto, and that the agreement be subject to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 2. City Council direct Toronto Arts Council to submit its annual funding request through the City's annual operating budget process.
EC3.9deferred
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Uptown Yonge Board of Management for the new term of Council and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19. Uptown Yonge BIA falls within two Community Council boundaries.
The Economic and Community Development Committee deferred consideration of the item until its June 26, 2019 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Uptown Yonge: Adams, Derrick Beattie, Gordon Bhalla, Amar Cutruzzola, Adriana Jubb, David O. Kiratzis, Karen Mazelow, Alex Moretti, Angelo Nanoff, Alex Trabelsi, Ramzey Vargas, Jaime 2. City Council direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management: Uptown Yonge 14
EC3.10adopted
The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Mount Pleasant Village and Upper Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management for the new term of Council and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19. The Mount Pleasant Village and Upper Village BIAs falls within two Community Council boundaries.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Mount Pleasant Village: Zammit, David Upper Village: Khalaf, Ismail Lewis, Jonathan Elliot Marks, Elainea Rose, Amanda Spring, Martin
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Mount Pleasant Village: Zammit, David Upper Village: Khalaf, Ismail Lewis, Jonathan Elliot Marks, Elainea Rose, Amanda Spring, Martin
EC3.11adopted
Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2019 Operating Budgets - Report No. 3
This report brings forward Business Improvement Area (BIA) annual operating budgets for approval by City Council as required by the City of Toronto Act, 2006. City Council approval is required to permit the City to collect funds through the tax levy on behalf of the BIAs. Of the 82 established BIAs, 6 BIA budgets are submitted for approval in this report, 47 BIA budgets are in the second report (EC2.8) to be considered by City Council at its March 27, 2019 meeting, 28 BIA budgets were approved by Council on January 30, 2019, and 1 BIA, Historic Queen East, is inactive. The recommendations in this report reflect 2019 Operating Budgets approved by the respective BIAs' Boards of Management and General Membership, and have been reviewed by City staff to ensure the BIA budgets reflect Council's approved policies and practices.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt and certify the 2019 recommended expenditures and levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas: Business Improvement Area 2019 Expenditure Estimates ($) 2019 Levy Funds Required ($) CityPlace and Fort York BIA 296,820 257,820 Korea Town BIA 175,822 77,164 Little Portugal on Dundas BIA 543,810 317,254 Long Branch BIA 155,866 107,664 Queen Street West BIA 507,303 306,732 Upper Village BIA 194,601 102,549
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee adopt and certify to City Council the 2019 recommended expenditures and levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas: Business Improvement Area 2019 Expenditure Estimates ($) 2019 Levy Funds Required ($) CityPlace and Fort York BIA 296,820 257,820 Korea Town BIA 175,822 77,164 Little Portugal on Dundas BIA 543,810 317,254 Long Branch BIA 155,866 107,664 Queen Street West BIA 507,303 306,732 Upper Village BIA 194,601 102,549
EC3.12adopted
The attached Toronto Economic Bulletin summarizes the most recent data available for key economic indicators benchmarking the city's economic performance.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (March 19, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC3.13adopted
Recreation Program Registration
As we strive to improve the customer service experience for all Torontonians, it would be beneficial to review the current practices surrounding our recreation program registration. Everyone is eager to secure city programming during the allocated registration start time, I would like to explore how and if our current process is meeting the needs of our residents. A comparable of the practices of surrounding municipalities with those of the City of Toronto's recreation program registration process would provide a lens to bookmark if any improvements/adjustments should be implemented to our current system. With a focus on providing our residents with the best technology and service to adequately meet their needs during the recreation program registration period, I am requesting that Parks Forestry and Recreation review and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee on the success of the recreation registration program.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the May 27, 2019 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on: a. the days and timeframes for registration for recreation programs over the past 5 years, and the feasibility of registration beginning on alternative days and times, such as weekends, or in the afternoon b. the state of recreation program waitlists including: 1. how many registrants are currently on waitlists 2. how the waitlists compare to City of Toronto service standards 3. comparisons with waitlists for recreation programs in other GTA municipalities c. changes required to registration systems in order to allow the systems to suggest alternative program locations or times during the enrollment process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the May 27, 2019 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on: a. the days and timeframes for registration for recreation programs over the past 5 years, and the feasibility of registration beginning on alternative days and times, such as weekends, or in the afternoon b. the state of recreation program waitlists including: 1. how many registrants are currently on waitlists 2. how the waitlists compare to City of Toronto service standards 3. comparisons with waitlists for recreation programs in other GTA municipalities c. changes required to registration systems in order to allow the systems to suggest alternative program locations or times during the enrollment process.