Executive Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 12 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.
EX23.1adopted
Updates on Pre-Pandemic Council Directives
This report is part of the City Manager's regular updates to Council on the City's COVID-19 response, recovery and rebuild actions. The information should be considered in the context of the pandemic, which is currently in a critical phase with an ongoing Emergency declared by the Provincial government until May 2021 at the earliest. The City Manager's October 2020 COVID-19 status report (EX17.1) identified that there were over 600 outstanding directives from Committees and City Council from the start of this Council term as tracked by the City Clerk's Office. Over the past year, as resources and capacity allow, staff have continued to address outstanding pre-pandemic directives from City Council. Due to staff reassignments and shifting and emerging priorities, such as the implementation of a vaccination strategy, online service delivery, and the implementation of programs to address critical social and economic challenges, work on many pre-pandemic directives had been temporarily paused. The City Manager worked with operating areas to review the outstanding directives and identify actions to address the backlog. This report provides a status update including information that many directives have either been responded to, accelerated, or will be addressed in the coming Council cycles, with only a small percentage still paused until further information is available, or current COVID-19 related challenges permit.
The Executive Committee received the report (April 14, 2021) from the City Manager for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. Executive Committee receive this report for information.
EX23.2adopted
Innovative Partnership to Accelerate Digital Services with Payments
In February 2021, City Staff presented a report for information to City Council that detailed the competitive Swiss Challenge Negotiated Request for Proposals ("SC-nRFP") process and outlined next steps for negotiation with the successful supplier, PayIt LLC. The SC-nRFP sought a supplier that could help accelerate and scale the City's digital payment process and simplify the customer experience. This call to market was representative of the City's strategy to respond to evolving customer expectations, while modernizing and centralizing revenue collection and technology platforms. Negotiations between the City and PayIt LLC took place between February and April 2021. City staff ensured that negotiations addressed concerns raised by City Council previously, such as rent-seeking, data storage and security, and technology lock-in. With the negotiation stage now complete, this report is requesting that Council approve the award of the contract to PayIt Digital Government Inc. ("PayIt"), a Canadian entity. This report provides more details on value to residents and the City, as well as the scope of work, phasing, term of contract and ability to terminate, risk management, and financial impact of the recommended commercial relationship. Together, PayIt and the City of Toronto will design services under a single City of Toronto branded digital experience and platform ("Platform"), beginning with the launch of property tax, utility bill, and parking violation payments in summer 2021. Further services, such as building permits, licenses, and court fines, will be integrated onto the same Platform in subsequent phases. The Platform will not only provide residents with greater digital payment options, it will offer self-service features that people expect from modern mobile and web applications in a digital era. From personalized bill reminders to scheduling payments, to storing account documents and saving preferred payment methods through one digital wallet, the Platform will make the experience of accessing City services and paying bills much simpler. While the City has demonstrated incredible resilience in standing up contactless services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the customer experience remains fragmented. A typical Toronto family might have numerous payments and touchpoints with the City annually, from paying their property taxes to their utility bills, to applying for a building permit for a porch, to street parking permits or a pet license. Yet, in order to successfully complete what could be 20+ transactions, they must access a minimum of 11 different touch points across the City. Oftentimes, customers access the service and the payment process separately, with available payment options differing widely across divisions and services. Residents, businesses, and visitors to Toronto want a simple, consistent, and connected experience with the City. PayIt enables these experiences by offering all types of payments through a personalized digital experience for citizens. PayIt LLC provides cloud-based and mobile-first technologies to government in 16+ states across the United States, with a growing list of government partners, including Memphis, Tennessee, State of North Carolina, and Kansas City, Kansas. PayIt LLC serves over 80 million citizens annually. Its Canadian subsidiary is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The agreement with PayIt also presents significant benefits for the City. City staff conservatively estimate that the City will realize a Return on Investment (ROI) of approximately $11 million over a 5 year agreement, net of fees paid to PayIt. This positive ROI can be reinvested in other City priorities. Estimated savings come from a reduction in office visits, mail outs, credit card service fees to the current payment provider, revenue processing and reconciliation, and a rationalization of technology. This relationship moves the City away from traditional approaches to technology builds where the City bears the risk, and shifts it to a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") model where the supplier bears the risk of investment, as well as accountability for sustainment, ongoing innovation, and adherence to Canadian data requirements and the City's privacy and security standards. The City also benefits with certainty of time to market and a compensation model where fees to PayIt are tied to outcomes and customer adoption. Overall, fees to PayIt are estimated to be 0.49% of total City revenue collected. PayIt is paid on a per transaction basis only when a customer makes a payment to the City via the Platform. PayIt will be responsible for the deployment, hosting, configuration, integration, testing, management, training, and ongoing support of the Platform for City services. PayIt will also assume capital investment for development and integration of the platform, and will cover costs of technical and customer support services. The City has also negotiated revenue generation opportunities where it will be rewarded for generating value for customers and PayIt in terms of business development. The agreement with PayIt is flexible and includes provisions to reduce the likelihood of 'supplier lock-in'. The initial term of the agreement is for 3 years, with two additional one-year extensions entirely at the City's discretion to grant, for a potential total term of 5 years. The City will (prior to the end of the initial 3-year term) evaluate the relationship against key performance measures in order to determine if it is appropriate to grant the first extension. PayIt is required to adhere to the privacy, information, and data security policies set by the City.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Technology Officer to enter into and execute an agreement and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with PayIt Digital Government Inc., being the top-ranked proponent of SC-nRFP (identifier) for the provision of digital services with payments for a period of three (3) years, plus two (2) one year options at the discretion of the Chief Technology Officer, in the estimated amount of $20.5 to $25.1 million, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and any other relevant Code Chapter(s), to delete the current acceptable payment methods of fees and charges, and delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to establish polices and guidelines regarding payment methods for fees and charges to be accepted by the City, including accepted payment methods under the recommended agreement with PayIt Digital Government Inc., and ensuring such policies always include a free payment method option for customers. 3. City Council authorize user fees for online card payments processed pursuant to the recommended agreement with PayIt Digital Government Inc. at the lesser of (i) 2.35 percent of the payment amount for online credit card transactions and 1.5 percent of the payment amount for online debit card transactions, and (ii) the amount permitted to be charged to users by the card brand rules, commencing with online card payments for property taxes, utilities and parking fines as may be permitted by the card brand rules, and authorize the necessary amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Technology Officer to enter into and execute an agreement and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with PayIt Digital Government Inc., being the top-ranked proponent of SC-nRFP (identifier) for the provision of digital services with payments for a period of three (3) years, plus two (2) one year options at the discretion of the Chief Technology Officer, in the estimated amount of $20.5 to $25.1 million, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and any other relevant Code Chapter(s), to delete the current acceptable payment methods of fees and charges, and delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to establish polices and guidelines regarding payment methods for fees and charges to be accepted by the City, including accepted payment methods under the recommended agreement with PayIt Digital Government Inc., and ensuring such policies always include a free payment method option for customers. 3. City Council authorize user fees for online card payments processed pursuant to the recommended agreement with PayIt Digital Government Inc. at the lesser of (i) 2.35% of the payment amount for online credit card transactions and 1.5% of the payment amount for online debit card transactions, and (ii) the amount permitted to be charged to users by the card brand rules, commencing with online card payments for property taxes, utilities and parking fines as may be permitted by the card brand rules, and authorize the necessary amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required.
EX23.3adopted
Provincial Transit-Oriented Communities Program
All orders of government are currently making substantial investments in transit expansion in Toronto. Through their transit-oriented communities ("TOC") program, the Province is creating the opportunity for third-parties to also make investments in transit infrastructure, thereby offsetting capital costs. The TOC program applies to all transit expansion programs, including the Subway Program (i.e., Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension), the SmartTrack Stations Program, GO Expansion and the LRT Program. Through their agencies Infrastructure Ontario ("IO") and Metrolinx, the Province is pursuing agreements with third-party partners to integrate transit infrastructure with new development in various locations, thereby bringing more housing and jobs closer to transit. The City and the Province share objectives related to TOC, as described in the Memorandum of Understanding on the TOC program (the "MOU on TOC") entered into by the two parties, effective February 14, 2020. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of work currently underway to operationalize the terms of the MOU on TOC, including the TOC review process being jointly developed by the City and the Province to address TOC proposals. The report also contains information known to-date on TOC proposals at the 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street and 44 Parliament Street (the "First Parliament Properties") and the East Harbour site. In order to build on the progress the City and the Province have made related to operationalizing the TOC program, the City will continue discussions with Metrolinx and IO on the First Parliament Properties while ensuring that any agreement reflects strategic city-building priorities and the key principles and design elements set out in the Master Planning work completed to-date. Staff will report back to Executive Committee on the status of the TOC program by the fourth quarter of 2021, including recommendations for any authorities needed related to the program.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (April 15, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EX23.4adopted
Implementing Tenants First: Creating a Seniors Housing Corporation
Following a review of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's challenges by an independent Task Force established by the Mayor, as well as an assessment of the Task Force's recommendations and findings by City staff, City Council, since 2016, has approved a series of actions to steer Toronto Community Housing Corporation towards long-term, sustainable change. The intended outcomes of those actions, which include transitioning a portion of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's portfolio to a new non-profit corporation, are for Toronto Community Housing Corporation to be appropriately funded and focused on being a social housing landlord with a reputation for providing clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for residents, and where tenants are actively engaged and connected to appropriate services. As part of this transformation, in July 2019 City Council approved in principle the establishment of a new, wholly-owned City services corporation to manage and operate Toronto Community Housing Corporation's 83 designated seniors buildings, and directed staff to complete a due diligence process to ensure an appropriate understanding of the legal, financial and labour implications. City Council considered the findings of the due diligence review in October 2020, and directed staff to report on recommended timelines for the creation of a seniors housing corporation by the spring of 2021. In February 2021, City Council approved the composition and Terms of Reference for the Board of Directors for the Seniors Housing Corporation and directed the City Clerk to immediately initiate the recruitment process for the Board. This report recommends the formal incorporation of the new Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation as well as a series of actions to support the creation of the corporation, including the adoption of a shareholder direction for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, recruitment of a Chief Corporate Officer and Transition Lead, principles to guide negotiations between Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation and Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and a process to enable the Office of the Commissioner of Housing Equity to continue to provide services to tenants of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation.
The Executive Committee recommends that: Creation of a new City Services Corporation 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to establish on behalf of the City the "Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation" pursuant to section 148 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Ontario Regulation 609/06, the City Services Corporation Regulation to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) to manage social housing designated for seniors in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to provide written consent as may be required by Ontario Regulation 62 to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), as the name Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation suggests that the corporation is connected to the City of Toronto. 3. City Council, as Shareholder, approve the shareholder direction to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation attached as Attachment 1 to the report (April 15, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, subject to such editorial amendments as may be required to satisfy the City Solicitor, and City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to sign such direction on behalf of the City. 4. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the respective Boards of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to negotiate and enter into one or more agreements for the transfer and assumption of the operational responsibility of 83 seniors-designated buildings owned by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and listed in Attachment 2 to the report (April 15, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services in 2022. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, as Service Manager for the City of Toronto under the Housing Services Act, to enter into an operating agreement with Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation based upon the principles set forth in the shareholder direction, including provisions related to the oversight of social housing units and an operating subsidy determined by a prorated allocation of the operating subsidy approved by City Council for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation. 6. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Directors of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to undertake a process to appoint a Chief Corporate Officer and Transition Lead, which consists of: a. the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, creating a shortlist of qualified prospective candidates; b. the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, confidentially distributing candidate resumes to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation's Board of Directors; and c. the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation's Board of Directors evaluating and selecting a preferred candidate. 7. City Council, as Shareholder, direct that the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation preclude the chosen candidate for the Chief Corporate Officer and Transition Lead role from being eligible for the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer role. 8. City Council, as Shareholder, request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to adhere to the following principles in the negotiation of agreements to support the transfer and assumption of operation of seniors-designated buildings in Attachment 2 to the report (April 15, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation: a. promote the common interests of tenants and City objectives; b. minimize disruption to tenants; c. minimize financial impacts on the City; d. ensuring compliance with existing Toronto Community Housing Corporation capital funding and borrowing agreements; e. mitigate business and operational risks for both corporations during a transition period; this may include the Toronto Community Housing Corporation supporting the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation administrative functions in the short term where feasible, as Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation builds capacity; and f. ensure the capital needs of seniors-designated buildings are assessed and resourced at a level similar to that of comparable buildings in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's portfolio. Office of the Commissioner of Housing Equity 9. City Council request the respective Boards of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, in consultation with the Office of the Commissioner of Housing Equity, to enter into a shared service agreement, with respect to reporting procedures, resources, and funding requirements for a transitional period of two years to enable the Office of the Commissioner for Housing Equity to continue providing services to tenants of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation in accordance with the Office of the Commissioner for Housing Equity Terms of Reference approved by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors from time to time. 10. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, once appointed by the Board of Directors for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, to review arrears and eviction data of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation for the transition period referred to in Recommendation 9 above and develop recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding a mechanism to oversee compliance with policies and procedures as they relate to evictions for arrears and loss of eligibility prior to the end of the two-year transition period referenced in Recommendation 9 above. Additional Authority as Needed 11. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and/or their delegate, to execute all notices, agreements, consents or approvals and any other such actions as may be necessary on behalf of the City as shareholder to achieve the transfer of operations from the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation. 12. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to provide, on behalf of the City acting as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, consents pursuant to subsection 161(2) and 162(2) of the Housing Services Act, as required, to transfers by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, subject to such terms and conditions that the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, considers reasonable and necessary to carry out City Council's decision, including, without limitation, compliance with the Housing Services Act and the Service Manager's local rules; rent; the operation of the housing project; funding; reporting and accountability; the mandate and target tenants for the housing project; and tenant supports.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services recommends that: Creation of a new City Services Corporation 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to establish on behalf of the City the "Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation" pursuant to section 148 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Ontario Regulation 609/06, the City Services Corporation Regulation to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) to manage social housing designated for seniors in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to provide written consent as may be required by Ontario Regulation 62 to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), as the name Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation suggests that the corporation is connected to the City of Toronto. 3. City Council, as Shareholder, approve the shareholder direction to Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation attached as Attachment 1 to this report, subject to such editorial amendments as may be required to satisfy the City Solicitor, and authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to sign such direction on behalf of the City. 4. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the respective Boards of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to negotiate and enter into one or more agreements for the transfer and assumption of the operational responsibility of 83 seniors-designated buildings owned by Toronto Community Housing Corporation and listed in Attachment 2 in 2022. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, as Service Manager for the City of Toronto under the Housing Services Act, to enter into an operating agreement with Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation based upon the principles set forth in the shareholder direction, including provisions related to the oversight of social housing units and an operating subsidy determined by a prorated allocation of the operating subsidy approved by City Council for Toronto Community Housing Corporation. 6. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to undertake a process to appoint a Chief Corporate Officer and Transition Lead, which consists of: a. the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, creating a shortlist of qualified prospective candidates; b. the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, confidentially distributing candidate resumes to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation's Board of Directors; and c. the Board of Directors evaluating and selecting a preferred candidate. 7. City Council, as Shareholder, direct that the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation preclude the chosen candidate for the Chief Corporate Officer and Transition Lead role from being eligible for the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer role. 8. City Council, as Shareholder, request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to adhere to the following principles in the negotiation of agreements to support the transfer and assumption of operation of seniors-designated buildings in Attachment 2 to Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation: a. promote the common interests of tenants and City objectives; b. minimize disruption to tenants; c. minimize financial impacts on the City; d. ensuring compliance with existing Toronto Community Housing Corporation capital funding and borrowing agreements; e. mitigate business and operational risks for both corporations during a transition period; this may include Toronto Community Housing Corporation supporting Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation administrative functions in the short term where feasible, as Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation builds capacity; and f. ensure the capital needs of seniors-designated buildings are assessed and resourced at a level similar to that of comparable buildings in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's portfolio. Office of the Commissioner of Housing Equity 9. City Council request the respective Boards of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation in consultation with the Office of the Commissioner of Housing Equity, to enter into a shared service agreement, with respect to reporting procedures, resources, and funding requirements for a transitional period of two years to enable the Office of the Commissioner for Housing Equity to continue providing services to tenants of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation in accordance with the Office of the Commissioner for Housing Equity Terms of Reference approved by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors from time to time. 10. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, once appointed by the Board of Directors for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, to review arrears and eviction data of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation for the transition period referred to in Recommendation 9 above and develop recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding a mechanism to oversee compliance with policies and procedures as they relate to evictions for arrears and loss of eligibility prior to the end of the two-year transition period referenced in Recommendation 9. Additional Authority as Needed 11. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and/or their delegate, to execute all notices, agreements, consents or approvals and any other such actions as may be necessary on behalf of the City as shareholder to achieve the transfer of operations from Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation. 12. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to provide, on behalf of the City acting as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, consents pursuant to subsection 161(2) and 162(2) of the Housing Services Act, as required, to transfers by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, subject to such terms and conditions that the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, considers reasonable and necessary to carry out City Council's decision, including, without limitation, compliance with the Housing Services Act and the Service Manager's local rules; rent; the operation of the housing project; funding; reporting and accountability; the mandate and target tenants for the housing project; and tenant supports.
EX23.5amended
Reimbursement of Legal Expenses for a Former Member of Council
The purpose of this report is to authorize the reimbursement of legal fees to a former Member of City Council under the Indemnification for Members of Council Policy.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the reimbursement of legal fees paid to Fenton, Smith Barristers in the amount of $6,889.47 as requested by a former Member of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the reimbursement of legal fees paid to Fenton, Smith Barristers in the amount of $6,889.47 as requested by a former Member of City Council.
EX23.6adopted
This report is submitted for information purposes as required under Section 223 (1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. It provides an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses of Members of Council and of Council appointees to agencies, corporations and other bodies for the year ended December 31, 2020. Information is obtained through submissions by the various entities and consolidated, as submitted, for the purposes of this report by the Accounting Services Division (ASD), as well as the City Clerks' Office. Submissions have been validated for completeness and accuracy by the entities responsible for the management of the associated costs.
The Executive Committee received the report (March 29, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Clerk for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Clerk recommend that: 1. Executive Committee receive this report for information.
EX23.7adopted
2021 Education Property Tax Levy and Clawback Rate By-Law
This report recommends adoption of the 2021 education tax rates and education property tax levy for school purposes, as required by legislation. The City of Toronto levies and collects education taxes on behalf of the Province of Ontario, based on the education tax rates set out in Ontario Regulation 400/98. This report also recommends the 2021 percentage of the tax decreases (the 'clawback' rates) required to fund the capping limit on properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes, as provided for by legislation.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the 2021 tax rates for school purposes, as shown in column III, which will generate an education tax levy on rateable properties for 2021 of $2,136,950,788 in accordance with Ontario Regulation 400/98 as amended, prescribing such rates for the City of Toronto of which $4,646,076 is to be retained by the City pursuant to Ontario Regulation 121/07: Column I Column II Column III Property Class 2021 Tax Rates for Education Levy before Graduated Tax Rates 2021 Tax Rates for Education Levy after Graduated Tax Rates Residential 0.153000 percent 0.153000 percent Multi-Residential 0.153000 percent 0.153000 percent New Multi-Residential 0.153000 percent 0.153000 percent Commercial General 0.880000 percent 0.880000 percent Commercial Residual Band 1 0.880000 percent 0.840110 percent Commercial Residual Band 2 0.880000 percent 0.902476 percent Commercial Shared Payment-in-Lieu 0.980000 percent 0.980000 percent Commercial Shared Payment-in-Lieu Band 1 0.980000 percent 0.918104 percent Commercial Shared Payment-in-Lieu Band 2 0.980000 percent 0.986259 percent Industrial 0.880000 percent 0.880000 percent Industrial Shared Payment-in -Lieu 1.0672200 percent 1.0672200 percent Pipelines 0.880000 percent 0.880000 percent Farmlands 0.038250 percent 0.038250 percent Managed Forests 0.038250 percent 0.038250 percent 2. City Council adopt reductions in tax decreases for the 2021 taxation year on properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes by the percentage of the tax decrease set out in Column II in order to recover the revenues foregone as a result of capping, and to allow the decrease percentages set out in Column III: Column I Column II Column III (Property Class) (Clawback Percentage) (Allowable Decrease) Commercial 60.440207 percent 39.559793 percent Industrial 77.606089 percent 22.393911 percent Multi-residential 55.713517 percent 44.286483 percent 3. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the 2021 tax rates for school purposes, as shown in column III, which will generate an education tax levy on rateable properties for 2021 of $2,136,950,788 in accordance with Ontario Regulation 400/98 as amended, prescribing such rates for the City of Toronto of which $4,646,076 is to be retained by the City pursuant to Ontario Regulation 121/07: Column I Column II Column III Property Class 2021 Tax Rates for Education Levy before Graduated Tax Rates 2021 Tax Rates for Education Levy after Graduated Tax Rates Residential 0.153000% 0.153000% Multi-Residential 0.153000% 0.153000% New Multi-Residential 0.153000% 0.153000% Commercial General 0.880000% 0.880000% Commercial Residual Band 1 0.880000% 0.840110% Commercial Residual Band 2 0.880000% 0.902476% Commercial Shared Payment-in-Lieu 0.980000% 0.980000% Commercial Shared Payment-in-Lieu Band 1 0.980000% 0.918104% Commercial Shared Payment-in-Lieu Band 2 0.980000% 0.986259% Industrial 0.880000% 0.880000% Industrial Shared Payment-in -Lieu 1.0672200% 1.0672200% Pipelines 0.880000% 0.880000% Farmlands 0.038250% 0.038250% Managed Forests 0.038250% 0.038250% 2. City Council adopt reductions in tax decreases for the 2021 taxation year on properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes by the percentage of the tax decrease set out in Column II in order to recover the revenues foregone as a result of capping, and to allow the decrease percentages set out in Column III: Column I Column II Column III (Property Class) (Clawback Percentage) (Allowable Decrease) Commercial 60.440207% 39.559793% Industrial 77.606089% 22.393911% Multi-residential 55.713517% 44.286483% 3. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bills in Council to give effect to Council's decision.
EX23.8adopted
The CaféTO program provides assistance to Toronto's restaurant and bar operators wishing to install cafés on City sidewalks and streets through a streamlined application process including waived fees, the provision of traffic safety plans and equipment for cafés in the curb lane and other city supports. This report provides updates to key program activities including: - design, material and safety considerations for curb lane cafés; - promoting expanded outdoor dining opportunities to suburban areas of Toronto; and - additional opportunities for retail businesses in the right-of-way.
The Executive Committee received the report (April 14, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Acting General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Acting General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that: 1. Executive Committee receive this report for information.
EX23.9adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Contract No. 47016848 awarded to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc., as a result of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 2105-11-3007, for the provision of a common radio platform, Toronto Radio Infrastructure Project (TRIP) as well as 15-years of lifecycle support extending to 2029, for the City of Toronto's Fire Services, Paramedic Services, and Police Service. This report requests an amendment to increase the contract value by $6,907,913 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($7,029,492 net of HST recoveries), increasing the total Contract value from $63,584,616 to $70,492,529 net of all applicable taxes and charges. The amendment is required to address the City's three emergency services' need for additional investment in TRIP related requirements focussed on enhanced resiliency, regulatory compliance, and improved security measures that were not available during implementation.
The Executive Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), amended Contract No. 47016848 issued to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. for the supply of TRIP products, services, support and maintenance by an additional amount of $6,907,913 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($7,029,492 net of HST recoveries), increasing the contract value from $63,584,616 to $70,492,529 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($71,733,198 net of HST recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, the Acting Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services, the Acting Police Chief, Toronto Police Service and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. The Executive Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to amend Contract No. 47016848 issued to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. for the supply of TRIP products, services, support and maintenance by an additional amount of $6,907,913 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($7,029,492 net of HST recoveries), increasing the contract value from $63,584,616 to $70,492,529 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($71,733,198 net of HST recoveries).
EX23.10received
Status of Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, referred Administrative Inquiry IA31.1 from Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 17, Don Valley North regarding the Status of Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations and Answer IA31.1a from the City Manager to the Executive Committee for consideration.
The Executive Committee received the letter (April 14, 2021) from City Council for information.
EX23.11adopted
Adjustments to Capital Budget, Carry Forward Funding and Future Year Commitments
During the 2021 tax and rate supported budget processes, City Council approved a combined $879.6 million of previously approved unspent capital projects to be carried forward to 2021-2025. The approved carry forward amount was based on the initial estimate prior to 2020 year-end closing. With the 2021 fiscal year closed in February 2021, City Programs and Agencies have finalized the 2020 actual project spending as well as the total carry forward request. As a result, the purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval for an additional $210.5 million of tax and rate supported carry-forward funding, of which $183.2 million to be carried to 2021 and $27.2 million to 2022 to 2025, to enable staff to complete 2020 and prior year approved capital projects. With the additional carry forward request, the total capital carry forward funding will be $1.090 billion, and the total Council approved 2021 tax and rate supported Capital Budget including previously approved carry forward amount will be $5.319 billion. This report also brings forward in-year Capital Budget adjustment requests for 2020 and future years. Programs and Agencies were not able to bring forward these adjustment requests earlier due to changes in scheduled committee meeting dates as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. Approval of these requests are needed as City Council's authority is required to continue with the project delivery.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve additional carry forward funding of $210.5 million from unspent capital projects funding as detailed in Appendices 1a and 1b to the report (April 14, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in order to continue work on previously approved capital projects in 2021 and beyond, and that the 2021 Approved Capital Budget for respective City Programs and Agencies be adjusted accordingly. 2. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2020 Approved Capital Budget as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report (April 14, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council approve additional carry forward funding of $210.5 million from unspent capital projects funding as detailed in Appendix 1a and 1b, in order to continue work on previously approved capital projects in 2021 and beyond, and that the 2021 Approved Capital Budget for respective City Programs and Agencies be adjusted accordingly. 2. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2020 Approved Capital Budget as detailed in Appendix 2.
EX23.12adopted
Toronto Water 2020 Year End Capital Budget and 2021-2030 Capital Plan Adjustments
This report requests City Council's authority to amend Toronto Water's Approved 2020 Capital Budget by adjusting project costs and cash flows to align with year-end expenditures and project progress. The adjustments will have a zero dollar impact on the 2020 Capital Budget. This report requests City Council's authority to amend Toronto Water's Approved 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan by adjusting project costs and cashflows contained within the Budget and Plan, respectively, to align the 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan with the final 2020 capital expenditures and project progress. The adjustments will have a zero dollar impact on the 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan and will align the budget and plan with Toronto Water's capital project delivery schedule and program requirements.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the reallocation of cashflows in the amount of $61.129 million in 2020 for acceleration and deferral of projects within Toronto Water's 2020 Capital Budget and 2021-2029 Capital Plan, with offsetting acceleration and deferral cashflow reallocation adjustments in the equal amount in 2021, 2022 and 2023 within Toronto Water's Approved 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan to align with project delivery, as presented in Schedule A (Parts A and B) to the report (April 1, 2021) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact. 2. City Council authorize the reallocation of 2020 cashflows and project costs in Toronto Water's 2020 Capital Budget and 2021-2029 Capital Plan in the amount of $4.135 million from projects that have been completed under budget to those requiring additional funding in the same amount as presented in Schedule A (Part C) to the report (April 1, 2021) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the reallocation of cashflows in the amount of $61.129 million in 2020 for acceleration and deferral of projects within Toronto Water's approved 2020 Capital Budget and 2021-2029 Capital Plan, with offsetting acceleration and deferral cashflow reallocation adjustments in the equal amount in 2021, 2022 and 2023 within Toronto Water's Approved 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan to align with project delivery, as presented in Schedule A (Parts A and B), with a zero Budget impact. 2. City Council authorize the reallocation of 2020 cashflows and project costs in Toronto Water's approved 2020 Capital Budget and 2021-2029 Capital Plan in the amount of $4.135 million from projects that have been completed under budget to those requiring additional funding in the same amount as presented in Schedule A (Part C), with a zero Budget impact.