Executive 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.
EX3.1amended
Housing Action Plan 2022-2026- Priorities and Work Plan
At its meeting of December 14, 2022, City Council adopted Item 2023CC2.1 and directed staff to develop a "2023 Housing Action Plan" for the 2022-2026 term of Council to enable both market, non-market and mixed housing production in order to achieve or exceed the provincial housing target of 285,000 new homes over the next 10 years. This report responds to Council's request for a Housing Action Plan and outlines a strong 'made-in-Toronto' multi-pronged approach to increasing housing supply, housing choice and affordability for current and future residents. The Housing Action Plan (HAP) priorities for the 2022-2026 term of Council, outlined in this report, include targeted timelines for the approval and implementation of a wide range of actions, policies and programs to increase the supply of housing within complete, inclusive and sustainable communities with the critical infrastructure to support growth. The HAP actions focus on: removing policy and zoning barriers to building housing; leveraging public lands to increase housing supply; preserving existing rental homes; supporting the development of a range of purpose-built rental homes (including market and non-market) through new and strengthened housing policies and programs; and supporting the community sector (including non-profit and co-op housing providers) to modernize and grow their stock. To help inform this report, and as directed by City Council through Item 2022 EX34.1, a Rental Housing Opportunities Roundtable ("Roundtable") was initiated in January 2023 to support the City in identifying short-term pressures, current constraints and future opportunities to increase rental housing supply within the current challenging economic climate. The Roundtable, comprised of a range of housing policy and development experts as well as City and CreateTO staff, identified a number of challenges to building rental housing in Toronto, as well as actions necessary to help 'unlock' supply. Attachment 2 to this report is an independent report titled "Perspective on the Rental Housing Roundtable" which will also be used to support future recommended changes to the City's Housing Now Initiative and Open Door Program, to be considered by the Planning and Housing Committee and City Council in April and May 2023, respectively. While this report includes a work plan with a number of initiatives and actions to be taken between 2023 and 2026, there are key deliverables being brought forward immediately to advance the HAP and improve public reporting and accountability. These include: recommendations to Council in March to establish a new Council Advisory Body to support the City in advancing its commitment to the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing, as set out in the Toronto Housing Charter; the launch of publicly accessible data dashboards to track affordable rental homes approved, under construction, built, demolished, and replaced through rental replacement Official Plan policies; and the release of the first version of the 'Toronto Data Book' which will provide an overview of housing indicators that impact the health of Toronto's housing system, including availability and affordability of appropriate homes to meet the needs of its current and future residents. Additionally, in April 2023, staff will bring forward a final recommendations report to enable as-of-right zoning for multiplexes (up to 4 housing units) in all Neighbourhoods citywide. Staff will also recommend an approach to meeting the Province's requested housing pledge for 285,000 homes, including consideration of housing tenure, type and affordability based on Toronto residents' housing needs and incomes. The City is on track to be able to support the housing pledge, which will be reported at the April 2023 Planning and Housing Committee meeting. The report will outline the various actions and initiatives, including the HAP that the City is advancing to achieve the 285,000 homes target. Addressing Toronto's complex housing challenges requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach. While this report and attached work plan outline numerous actions that the City will take to address housing supply, adequacy and affordability for residents, success of the HAP will require new policy, program and financial tools from both the federal and provincial governments, as well as participation from the Indigenous, non-profit and private sectors. As noted in the attached report from the Roundtable, "There is [also] a recognition that more deeply affordable and supportive housing is necessary that will not be provided by the market sector alone, and will require ongoing public interventions and collaborations between all orders of government with Indigenous, non-profit and private sector housing providers." Work on the HAP complements the City's ongoing efforts to advance the ten-year HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan ("HousingTO Plan") aimed at supporting current and future low-and moderate-income households. Working together, both the HAP and HousingTO Plan will improve housing outcomes for a wide range of people across the housing continuum, and support the economic and social viability of Toronto, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area ("GTHA"), the rest of Ontario and Canada. Previous and ongoing engagement with Indigenous, non-profit and private housing stakeholders, academic institutions and housing scholars, school boards, federal and provincial staff, City (including CreateTO and Toronto Community Housing Corporation) staff, housing advocates, people with living/lived experience, and the public informed the actions identified in this report. Additional engagement will take place as the individual work plan items are advanced.
The Executive Committee: 1. Requested the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report annually to the Planning and Housing Committee on the progress of the Housing Action Plan's implementation, with the first report to be brought forward by the end of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat recommend that: 1. Executive Committee request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report annually on the progress of the Housing Action Plan's implementation, with the first report to be brought forward by the end of 2023.
EX3.2adopted
2023 Financial Update and Outlook
The purpose of this report is to provide a financial update and outlook to inform the City of Toronto's long-term financial planning and forthcoming updated Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP). Following the 2023 Budget, with the support of an independent third-party, the City has updated its financial model to assess the long-term fiscal risks anticipated in the next ten year period. This updated analysis expands on previous work completed by the City of Toronto and will help to inform future phases, including an updated LTFP to be presented to City Council later in 2023. The updated financial model highlights the significant challenges that the City will face over the next ten years including both operating and capital budget pressures. The City currently has limited tools or strategies to address a challenge of this magnitude, demonstrating a need for enhanced analysis of potential options. For example, as reported in the September 30, 2022, quarterly updates, over 97% of the City's deferred revenues and reserve and reserve fund balances are fully committed, leaving just $290 million available for emergency or one-time back-stop purposes. Beyond immediate and urgent financial challenges the City faces, municipalities need a new fiscal framework to address ongoing challenges with predictable, long-term funding. The updated financial outlook will be used to inform intergovernmental discussions. Staff continue to engage with their intergovernmental counterparts to promote ongoing and sustainable funding support. Further exploratory work to determine appropriate solutions and offsets will be completed throughout 2023, including an additional analysis of revenue tools as was requested by City Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EX3.3adopted
Since 2013, the City has been party to a Master Agreement with the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place (Exhibition Place) that governs the use by CNEA of Exhibition Place grounds for hosting the 18-day Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). The existing agreement expires on March 31, 2023, and the proposed term of the Amended and Restated Master Agreement is April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028, with the possibility of renewal for a further five years on terms and conditions as agreed by the parties. The proposed Master Agreement requires the CNEA to pay licence fees for the use of Exhibition Place grounds at discounted rates, and for services provided through Exhibition Place at cost plus a 12% administrative fee. This report recommends City Council enter into an Amended and Restated Master Agreement, which has already been approved by the Boards of Exhibition Place and the CNEA. The report also recommends that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation be authorized to execute nominal fee Licence Agreements and grant nominal fee permits on an annual basis for use of portions of Coronation Park and Marilyn Bell Park for the CNE for a five-year term, and provision for a renewal term of a further five years.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute on behalf of the City of Toronto an Amended and Restated Master Agreement with the Canadian National Exhibition Association, Exhibition Place and the City for a term of five (5) years starting on April 1, 2023 and expiring on March 31, 2028, and a renewal term of a further five (5) years, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Manager and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the City Manager and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to finalize and execute on behalf of the City, Licence Agreements for use of Coronation Park and Marilyn Bell Park by the Canadian National Exhibition Association for the purposes of the Canadian National Exhibition at a nominal fee for a term of five (5) years starting on April 1, 2023 and expiring on March 31, 2028, and a renewal term of a further five (5) years, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to grant permits on an annual basis at a nominal fee for such use, subject to the Canadian National Exhibition Association meeting all required terms and conditions of the application process and permit holders.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute on behalf of the City of Toronto an Amended and Restated Master Agreement with the Canadian National Exhibition Association, Exhibition Place and the City for a term of five (5) years starting on April 1, 2023 and expiring on March 31, 2028, and a renewal term of a further five (5) years, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to this report and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the City Manager and the Chief Executive Officer of Exhibition Place, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to finalize and execute on behalf of the City, Licence Agreements for use of Coronation Park and Marilyn Bell Park by the Canadian National Exhibition Association for the purposes of the Canadian National Exhibition at a nominal fee for a term of five (5) years starting on April 1, 2023 and expiring on March 31, 2028, and a renewal term of a further five (5) years, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to grant permits on an annual basis at a nominal fee for such use, subject to the Canadian National Exhibition Association meeting all required terms and conditions of the application process and permit holders.
EX3.4amended
City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority
The purpose of this report is to transmit the City's Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to City Council for approval. A Relationship Framework is City Council's governing instrument used for setting out the specific mandate, delegations of authority, legislative framework, policy directions and accountability for City Agencies, and their relationship to the City of Toronto. This Relationship Framework reflects the Toronto Parking Authority's mandate in Chapter 179 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Parking Authority, subsequent Council decisions pertaining to the Agency, and applicable policies and legislation. The City Manager's report with the Relationship Framework was considered and received by the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority on May 27, 2022. It is now being submitted to City Council for approval.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Relationship Framework of the City with the Toronto Parking Authority as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager, as amended by Recommendation 2 below. 2. City Council amend Section 2.2, City Strategic Objectives in Providing the Services, in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager by adding the following new Part 9: 9. Supporting the City's Housing Action Plan objectives by: a. working in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to identify underutilized parking facilities and parking facilities within Protected Major Transit Station Areas for the purpose of redevelopment; and b. supporting plans for redevelopment of parking facilities that prioritize the provision of new affordable housing. 3. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make technical changes to the Relationship Framework and any other changes as may be required to give effect to City Council's decisions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Relationship Framework of the City with the Toronto Parking Authority as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make technical changes to the Relationship Framework and any other changes as may be required to give effect to City Council's decisions.
EX3.5adopted
City of Toronto Reserves and Reserve Funds as at September 30, 2022
Reserves and Reserve Funds established by Toronto City Council (Council) are key in the financial management and operations of the City of Toronto (City). These funds are set aside to help offset future capital needs, future obligations such as employee expenses, fiscal pressures from ongoing programs and unforeseen costs or revenue shortfalls, minimizing annual tax rate fluctuations. Prudent financial management requires the City to retain a Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve balance as a contingency to address unanticipated and emergency events. The City of Toronto has committed to maintaining a Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve balance of no less than 2% of annual property tax revenues for this purpose. Reserves and Reserve Funds are drawn upon to finance operating and capital expenditures as designated by Council; the contributions to and draws from Reserve and Reserve Funds represent a source or use of funds. Contributions to Reserves and Reserve Funds are not revenue earned by the City. These balances are consolidated within the City's Accumulated Surplus position on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. These balances have been built up over a number of years with deliberate contributions over the last few years to address COVID related financial challenges at the expense of contributions that otherwise would have supported the City's capital program. Outside of planned reserve contributions for specific uses, contributions are made when there are excess revenues collected over budgeted amounts, or when there are lower expenditures incurred than budgeted. With the ongoing impacts of the pandemic these situations are less likely to occur and once these balances are drawn down, there is no predictable source of funding to replenish the balances and no guarantee on how long it would take to rebuild the balance. This report provides 2022 activity to September 30, 2022 for the City's Reserves and Reserve Fund balances. Reserves and Reserve Funds balances as at September 30, 2022 totalled $4,850.7 million, an increase of $740.4 million over the December 31, 2021 balance. This change is the result of prior year surplus allocations in addition to transfers between funds as authorized by Council. The majority of the City's reserves and reserve funds ($ 4,560.4 million, or 94.1%) are committed to future Council directed activities that include capital and operating expenditures and rate-based activities. Only the remaining balance of $290.3 million, or 5.9% of total reserves and reserve funds is uncommitted and available to respond to various unanticipated costs, stabilize various funding sources, including the tax base, or for emergency purposes such as extreme weather events. This remaining balance has also been leveraged as a $145 million one-time backstop in the event funding of $97 million is not received from the federal government to reimburse the City for 2023 refugee response costs; and a further $48 million from the province to reimburse the City for 2023 supportive housing costs. It is important to emphasize the use of these reserves is a one time solution as a funding source.
The Executive Committee: 1. Received the report (March 7, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. Executive Committee receive the City of Toronto Reserves and Reserve Funds as at September 30, 2022 report for information.
EX3.6adopted
The City of Toronto (City) receives monies from external parties and are obligated to set aside for specific purposes outlined in Provincial legislation, third party agreements, or for goods and services that will be provided in the future. These monies create obligations for the City that must be settled at a future date, such as the collection of development charges when building permits are issued that will pay for the cost of infrastructure required to provide municipal services that support the growth of the new development. When these monies are received, they are recognized on the City's Statement of Financial Position as a liability labelled deferred revenue. The deferred revenue amounts are recognized as earned revenue only when the committed investment is completed in the Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus. This report provides an update of deferred revenue balances and earned revenue for the first nine months of 2022, and deferred revenues balances at September 30, 2022. As at September 30, 2022, the City recognized $6,365.3 million in deferred revenues, increased by $1,553.7 million in monies received and reduced by $91.7 million in earned revenues. This balance represents accumulated deferred revenue balances, which is a reflection of obligated investments not yet completed to support growth, or goods and/or service commitments that the City must deliver to third parties, not yet earned and recognized as revenue. Deferred revenues are fully committed based on contractual obligations to support growth-related infrastructure investments in the community, or other service or operational obligations.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council establish a new obligatory reserve fund called the "Development Charges Reserve Fund - Transit (EELRT)" in Appendix C, Schedule 11 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, for the purpose of providing funding for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit capital project, with criteria set out in Appendix B to the report (March 7, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and transfer funds from Development Charges Reserve Fund - Transit (Balance) (XR2109), in an amount equivalent to the balance in the former Development Charges Reserve Fund - Transit (Scarborough Subway Extension) (XR2125) that was closed earlier this year, to the new Development Charges Reserve Fund -Transit (EELRT).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council establish a new obligatory reserve fund called the "Development Charges Reserve Fund - Transit (EELRT)" in Appendix C, Schedule 11 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, for the purpose of providing funding for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit capital project, with criteria set out in Appendix B to this report, and transfer funds from Development Charges Reserve Fund - Transit (Balance) (XR2109), in an amount equivalent to the balance in the former Development Charges Reserve Fund - Transit (Scarborough Subway Extension) (XR2125) that was closed earlier this year, to the new Development Charges Reserve Fund -Transit (EELRT).
EX3.7adopted
Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent
The purpose of this report is to recommend amendments to the Council Procedures to make electronic participation a permanent option for meetings of City Council and its Committees, and to authorize local boards to make amendments to their own rules of procedure.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to permit electronic participation in all meetings and provide that: a. any member participating in the meeting electronically to be deemed present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present under 27-5.12A, and for the purposes of voting on any matter put to a vote under 27 12.2A, and for all other purposes; and b. any member participating in the meeting electronically to be entitled to participate in any portion of the meeting closed to the public in accordance with 27-5.15. 2. City Council amend the Council Procedures to change the time required to achieve quorum from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. 3. City Council amend the Council Procedures to permit members of the public to participate electronically at meetings where electronic participation occurs and in a manner as determined by the Clerk. 4. City Council authorize local boards governed by the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to amend their own rules of procedure to permit electronic participation by board members and the public, and authorize such boards to continue to meet electronically in accordance with the previously adopted electronic participation rules passed the May 9, 2023 deadline until they can meet to consider procedural amendments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to permit electronic participation in all meetings and provide that: a. any member participating in the meeting electronically to be deemed present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present under 27-5.12A, and for the purposes of voting on any matter put to a vote under 27 12.2A, and for all other purposes. b. any member participating in the meeting electronically to be entitled to participate in any portion of the meeting closed to the public in accordance with 27-5.15. 2. City Council amend the Council Procedures to change the time required to achieve quorum from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. 3. City Council amend the Council Procedures to permit members of the public to participate electronically at meetings where electronic participation occurs and in a manner as determined by the Clerk. 4. City Council authorize local boards governed by the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to amend their own rules of procedure to permit electronic participation by board members and the public, and authorize such boards to continue to meet electronically in accordance with the previously adopted electronic participation rules past the May 9, 2023 deadline until they can meet to consider procedural amendments.
EX3.8adopted
Amendment to Delegation of Authority for the Endorsement of Temporary Liquor Licences
As a result of changes to Provincial legislation, the permanent CaféTO program, and a need to streamline the administrative process associated with temporary liquor licensing, the purpose of this report is to amend City Council's delegation to the City Clerk's Office with regards to processing endorsements and approvals for temporary liquor licences.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to designate an event of municipal significance and/or issue a letter of non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for requests for Special Occasion Permits and Temporary Liquor Extensions of Hours (4:00 a.m. extensions), as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk. 2. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to approve Outdoor Temporary Extensions of Premises for liquor purposes (Outdoor Patios) until 2:00 a.m. for premises on major arterial roads and premises on private property, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk. 3. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to include the approval of outdoor Temporary Extensions of Premises for liquor purposes (Outdoor Patios) until 11:00 p.m. for premises on local roads, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk. 4. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to include changes to the administrative process as set out in Appendix 2 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk. 5. City Council approve outdoor Temporary Extensions of Premises (Outdoor Patios) for establishments with existing liquor licences participating in the CaféTO Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to designate an event of municipal significance and/or issue a letter of non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for requests for Special Occasion Permits and Temporary Liquor Extensions of Hours (4 am extensions), as set out in Appendix 1 to this report. 2. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to approve Outdoor Temporary Extensions of Premises for liquor purposes (Outdoor Patios) until 2 am for premises on major arterial roads and premises on private property, as set out in Appendix 1 to this report. 3. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to include the approval of outdoor Temporary Extensions of Premises for liquor purposes (Outdoor Patios) until 11 pm for premises on local roads, as set out in Appendix 1 to this report. 4. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to include changes to the administrative process as set out in Appendix 2 to this report. 5. City Council approve outdoor Temporary Extensions of Premises (Outdoor Patios) for establishments with existing liquor licences participating in the CaféTO Program.
EX3.9adopted
SmartTrack Stations Program - Update
In February 2021, through EX20.02 - Advancing the SmartTrack Stations Program, City Council approved the terms negotiated with the Province of Ontario to allow the SmartTrack Stations Program (the "Program") to proceed to construction. These terms established that the Program would be delivered by the Province and/or its agencies (Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario) and that its scope would consist of five stations, namely, Finch-Kennedy, East Harbour, King-Liberty, St. Clair-Old Weston and Bloor-Lansdowne. The City's capital contribution to the Program was reconfirmed to be a total of $1.463 billion (the "Program Budget"), inclusive of $585 million in funding from the Government of Canada. The Program represents a significant investment to improve transportation choices within Toronto and leverages existing transit infrastructure to serve more people. Combined with Metrolinx's GO Expansion Program, SmartTrack will accelerate the transformation of heavy rail infrastructure in Toronto from a regional commuter service into an urban rapid transit network, thereby bringing transit faster to communities across the city. Since the adoption of the aforementioned staff report, numerous unanticipated factors have caused the estimated costs of the Program to significantly increase. Metrolinx has advised the City that it has experienced cost pressures across its programs stemming from market economic challenges and market saturation for large and complex capital projects, amongst other factors. Metrolinx's engagement with the market also identified several current conditions that led to higher costs in comparison to what was known in 2020 when the original Program Budget was established, including: - Uncertainty in supply chain and market conditions including past effects on commodity prices and risk of availability; - Significant concerns about the uncertainty of cost inflation, resulting in the project owner retaining the risk of future cost increases and needing to protect against future cost pressures beyond current projections; - An increase of projects in the rail sector, as well as other construction sectors, leading to labour shortages and less market participation/competition, including opportunities with other clients in the market that have lower risk scenarios or require less time to deliver; and - Maturation of schedules in contracts specific to work in a rail corridor with cost implications. These have been added to improve safety and to reduce/avoid impacts to service disruption. The rationale provided by Metrolinx is consistent with current conditions experienced by the City through the planning and execution of its major capital projects. As a result of the above factors, the estimated cost of the Program has now exceeded the existing Program Budget of $1.463 billion. To deliver the existing five station scope, roughly $234 million in additional funding is required at this time, with further details outlined in Table 1 of Confidential Attachment 1. City staff are seeking City Council direction to request the Province of Ontario to pay for all amounts above the original Program Budget of $1.463 billion to deliver the Program due to increased costs, which as of the date of this report is estimated at $234 million. Since the Program will also benefit the Province through increased ridership on the GO system, and as the Province will own and maintain the SmartTrack Stations, there is a strong rationale for the Province to contribute towards the increase in Program's costs. A decision on the future of the Program is required urgently in order to award the design-build (DB) procurement for the Bloor-Lansdowne Station contract in early April. With a DB procurement, the City, through Metrolinx, would be committing to proceed to detailed design and construction and as such, there may be no opportunity for the City to reconsider or "off-ramp" its commitment to the station's delivery once the contract is awarded. Metrolinx has secured an extension to the bid validity date with the proponent until April 5, 2023. Prior to making this commitment, City staff are seeking City Council's direction to notify Metrolinx that the City will not proceed with the delivery of the Bloor-Lansdowne Station until the Province has committed the additional funding required to deliver the Program as set out above. To date, the City has made significant financial investments to advance the delivery of the SmartTrack Program. Current incurred costs per station are identified in Table 2 of Confidential Attachment 1.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Manager to negotiate with the Province of Ontario for the Province to commit to pay all amounts above the original SmartTrack Program Budget of $1.463 billion which are required to deliver the Program due to increased costs, as further detailed in Table 1 of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and which as of the date of the report from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services are estimated at $234 million. 2. Conditional upon reaching an agreement with the Province of Ontario as contemplated in Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute an amendment to the Revised Ontario Toronto Agreement in Principle with the Province of Ontario, dated August 13, 2021 (the "Revised AIP") and all other necessary agreements, including all amendments, renewals and ancillary agreements, with the Province and/or Metrolinx to give effect thereto, upon such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. If it is not possible to reach the necessary agreement with the Province of Ontario as contemplated in Recommendation 1 above, City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee as soon as possible with a full analysis of available options for consideration. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to notify Metrolinx that the design-build contract for the Bloor-Lansdowne Station should only be awarded once the Province has committed to paying the costs as set out in Recommendation 1 above. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services following completion of the SmartTrack Stations Program as it contains commercial information, supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and involves the security of the property belonging to the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Manager to negotiate with the Province of Ontario for the Province to commit to pay all amounts above the original SmartTrack Program Budget of $1.463 billion which are required to deliver the Program due to increased costs, as further detailed in Table 1 of Confidential Attachment 1, and which as of the date of this report are estimated at $234 million. 2. Conditional upon reaching an agreement with the Province of Ontario as contemplated in Recommendation 1, City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute an amendment to the Revised Ontario Toronto Agreement in Principle with the Province of Ontario, dated August 13, 2021 (the "Revised AIP") and all other necessary agreements, including all amendments, renewals and ancillary agreements, with the Province and/or Metrolinx to give effect thereto, upon such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. If it is not possible to reach the necessary agreement with the Province of Ontario as contemplated in Recommendation 1, City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee as soon as possible with a full analysis of available options for consideration. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to notify Metrolinx that the design-build contract for the Bloor-Lansdowne Station should only be awarded once the Province has committed to paying the costs as set out in Recommendation 1. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 following completion of the SmartTrack Stations Program as it contains commercial information, supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and involves the security of the property belonging to the City of Toronto.
EX3.10adopted
Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement: 2022 Progress Update
In 2018, City Council adopted the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement as a condition of expanded gaming at the Woodbine Racetrack site. The Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement established a range of community benefits requirements that One Toronto Gaming must fulfill. The terms of the Agreement require One Toronto Gaming to provide annual progress reports to the City and for staff to provide annual update reports to City Council. This report provides a status update on the implementation of the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement. It also provides an update on the timeline for the opening of the expanded site and the City's share of gaming revenues for 2022. The report indicates that the majority of the targets and requirements of the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement are being met or are on track to being met. As of December 31, 2022, One Toronto Gaming's progress to date includes: - Child Care Centre: One Toronto Gaming provided the required $5 million contribution. A potential location for the child care centre has been identified and is currently undergoing a feasibility study. The 2023-2032 Approved Capital Budget for Children's Services includes funding of $5.0 million for the construction of the child care centre. - International Marketing Plan: One Toronto Gaming is on track to meet the March 31, 2023 deadline for submission of the International Marketing Plan. - Local and Social Hiring (Operations): Of the 1,982 new hires since 2018, 48 percent (956 individuals) self-identified as a social hire and 10 percent (206 individuals) were local hires. The target for local hires has not yet been met; One Toronto Gaming has committed to prioritizing local hiring in 2023 and expects to see an increase given community interest in non-gaming positions that will be available in 2023. - Local and Social Hiring (Construction): Of the 2,381 people employed on the construction site since 2018, 28 percent (657 individuals) self-identified as a social hire and two percent (56 individuals) self-identified as a local hire. - Full-Time Employment (Operations): Of the 1,291 active employees, 66 percent (855 individuals) are employed on a full-time basis (minimum 35 hours per week) and 34 percent (436 individuals) are employed on a part-time basis. - Supply Chain Diversity: In 2022, One Toronto Gaming spent $9.9 million across 27 local suppliers, representing 11 percent of their total annual non-construction spend. One Toronto Gaming did not report any procurement through diverse suppliers in 2022. - Community Access to Space: One Toronto Gaming is on track to meet the requirement to develop Community Access to Space Policy and Procedures prior to the opening of the Entertainment Venue in 2023. - Responsible Gambling: All Responsible Gambling measures are being met. Despite the challenges and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, One Toronto Gaming was able to regain progress towards the majority of the targets and requirements of the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement in 2022. With the completion and opening of the first phase of redevelopment expected by One Toronto Gaming in the first half of 2023, it is anticipated that progress will continue to be made, particularly on the local hiring target for operations. One Toronto Gaming, the City, and the Community Steering Committee remain committed to working together to advance the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement to maximize positive outcomes for local and equity-deserving residents.
The Executive Committee: 1. Received the report (March 7, 2023) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. Executive Committee receive this report for information.
EX3.11received
City Council on February 7 and 8, 2023, referred Motion MM3.20 to the Executive Committee for consideration. The City provides financial relief to eligible low income seniors and persons with disabilities through the property tax, water and solid waste relief programs. As Torontonians face a 5.5% property tax increase in the current budget proposal there is a new urgency to reform these relief programs to help those in need. An applicant must apply annually and can select all available programs through one application. Each program has its own eligibility criteria; however, there are some requirements common among all programs including: -Property tax and utility accounts must not be in arrears. -Applicant must have owned or occupied the property as their principal residence for one year or more before August 31 of the year in which the application is made. -Combined household income is based on the total income of all listed owners who live at the property, including spouses. -Age requirements must be met by December 31 or the current tax year. -Other criteria exist but are linked to receipt of various federal benefit programs. As of June, 2022, the City's Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief programs provide over $6.2 million in relief to eligible low income seniors and persons with disabilities. This includes about $3.8 million in property tax relief, and approximately $1.2 million in water relief and $1.2 million in solid waste relief and provided to over 7,000 households. According to a report to City Council in June, 2022, "These amounts are identified and budgeted for each year within the non-program tax deficiency account, and within the respective rate supported budgets for Toronto Water and Solid Waste Management Services, respectively."
The Executive Committee received Item EX3.11 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer to report back to the City Council meeting on February 15, 2023 on the current status of the City of Toronto Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief and Rebate programs and costs and implications of reforming such programs to increase eligibility. The Chief Financial Officer should "stress test" increasing household income eligibility for both the property tax increase cancellation (from $46,000 to $60,000) and property tax deferral programs from $50,000 to $60,000. In the case of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation evaluations for the tax increase cancellation program lowering the home value from $975,000 to $850,000. Criterial for the Water Rebate Program and the Solid Waste Rebate programs would remain the same as the deferral program.
EX3.12adopted
As an appointee by the City of Toronto the Board of Directors of the Good Roads Association, I attended the quarterly Committee meetings and Board meeting on Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, 2023. Research and Product Development Committee Key agenda items: - Good Roads' Road Safety Auditing Guideline - Reduced Load Period Calculator and Training - Research and Product Development for the Period of January 09, 2023 to February 17, 2023 Education and Training Committee Key agenda items: - Skills Development Fund Round III Application - Education Program Performance - New Training - Pre-Trip Inspection for Municipal Drivers/Operators - Education and Training Update Public Affairs Committee Key Agenda Items: - Railway and Drainage Update - Province Approves One Call Regulation - MMS Five-Year Task Force - GoodRoads.ca Analytics - Policy Issues Update Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Key Agenda Items: - Skills Development Fund Round II Project - Marsh Canada Research Project - Joy Ride Project Draft Cycling Equity Guideline - Update on EDI Issues for the Period of January 07, 2023 to February 21, 2023 Annual Conference The 2023 Good Roads Conference will take place from Sunday April 16 - Wednesday April 19 in Toronto, at the Fairmont Royal York. With over 800 registered delegates the conference can be summed up with: "Ideas. Inspirations. Contacts. Every year, the Good Roads Annual Conference brings together members and affiliated enterprises for an intensive three-day summit of road-forward thinking. The speaker roster is always first-class. The exhibit hall is loaded with innovations. There are a range of Study Tours delegates can take part in across Toronto. The learning is cutting-edge. Meet your peers. Take home new energy and important ideas for the coming year."
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Board of Directors of the Good Roads Association Quarterly Committee Meetings and Board Meeting update on Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3, 2023 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council receive for information the Board of Directors of the Good Roads Association Quarterly Committee meetings and Board meeting update on Thursday, March 2, 2023 and Friday, March 3, 2023.
EX3.13adopted
Community Safety Issues and Response
The Toronto Transit Commission is requesting that City Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $15 million from the TTC Stabilization Reserve in order to implement any unbudgeted measures to address the health, safety and security of TTC employees, customers and the public on TTC's transit network.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $15 million from the TTC Stabilization Reserve.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Transit Commission recommends that City Council: 1. Authorize the withdrawal of up to $15 million from the TTC Stabilization Reserve.