Executive Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 18 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.
EX33.1amended
Metrolinx Transit Expansion Projects - Second Quarter 2022
The Province of Ontario's Subways Program, being delivered by Metrolinx, is a significant investment towards transit expansion within the City of Toronto. The Subways Program consists of the Ontario Line (OL), Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE), Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) and Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) projects. Metrolinx continues to advance the delivery of the Subways Program on an accelerated basis. City staff continue to play a crucial role in the planning, design and implementation of the Subways Program. Some of the tasks being done by City staff include: reviewing draft studies and technical drawings; negotiating required legal agreements; participating in commercial procurement process meetings; approving construction and traffic management plans; granting planning approvals; and, advocating and providing input on local interests and concerns. This report: -Provides an update on components of the Subways Program that have achieved milestones since staff last reported to City Council in July 2021 and addresses several related City Council directives; -Seeks approval for temporary road closures to enable OL Lakeshore East Joint Corridor (LSE JC) Early Works, and delegated authority for such closures up to and including 365 days on the OL LSE JC until the end of 2026; -Seeks approval for temporary long-term traffic lane, sidewalk and multi-use trail closures on Eglinton Avenue West to support construction of the ECWE's elevated guideway and tunnel portals; -Seeks approval for a temporary road diversion to provide continuity of vehicular and pedestrian connectivity on Eglinton Avenue East around the SSE's Tunnel Boring Machine extraction shaft site, approval to designate the diversion road as a public highway and implement traffic by-laws for approximately 27 months, upon registration of the City's ownership interest in lands and construction, acceptance, and commissioning of the diversion road; -Seeks approval to temporarily close Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland and Huntington Avenues, for approximately 27 months to support SSE work; -Provides information on mitigation measures to reduce construction impacts and Metrolinx's communication to keep communities updated during construction; and -Seeks authority to dispose of a parcel of City land to Metrolinx for the SSE and exempt Metrolinx from the City's Fair Wage Policy.
The Executive Committee recommends that: Ontario Line Lakeshore East Joint Corridor Early Works 1. City Council approve the temporary bicycle lane closures on Logan Avenue for the purpose of Ontario Line Early Works construction, as follows: a. temporary closure of the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, respectively, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024, inclusive; b. temporary closure of the northbound bicycle lane to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, inclusive; c. temporary closure of the southbound bicycle lane to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025, inclusive; and d. temporary closure of the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, respectively, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from June 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 2. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Logan Avenue associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as follows: a. prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the east side of Logan Avenue, between a point 39 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 111 metres further north, from October 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; and b. prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the west side of Logan Avenue, between a point 37 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 113 metres further north, from October 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 3. City Council approve the temporary bicycle lane and traffic lane closures on Dundas Street East for the purpose of Ontario Line Early Works construction, as follows: a. temporary closure of the eastbound and westbound dedicated bicycle lanes to bicyclists on Dundas Street East, between Logan Avenue and Wardell Street, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; b. temporary closure of the westbound left-turn lane for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East, from Wardell Street and a point 39 metres east, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; and c. temporary closure of the eastbound left-turn lane for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East, from Logan Avenue to a point 27 metres west, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 4. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Dundas Street East associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as follows: a. prohibit west bound left-turn movements for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East at Wardell Street, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; and b. prohibit eastbound left-turn movements for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East at Logan Avenue, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 5. City Council approve the temporary lane closures for pedestrians and vehicular traffic on Queen Street East for the purpose of the Ontario Line Early Works construction, as follows: a. temporary closure of the north sidewalk for pedestrians on Queen Street East, between De Grassi Street and McGee Street, from June 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024, inclusive; b. temporary closure of the westbound curb lane for vehicular traffic on Queen Street East, between De Grassi Street and a point 40 metres west of Empire Avenue, from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, inclusive; c. temporary closure of the south sidewalk for pedestrians on Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 30, 2023, from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, inclusive; and d. temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane for vehicular traffic on Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, December 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, and March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, inclusive. 6. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Queen Street East associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Metres and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as follows: a. rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of Queen Street East, between McGee Street and a point 40 metres west of Empire Avenue, from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, inclusive; b. prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the north side of Queen Street East, between De Grassi Street and a point 40 metres west of Empire Avenue, from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, inclusive; c. rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, December 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, and March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, inclusive; and d. prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, December 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, and March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, inclusive. 7. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on De Grassi Street associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking as follows: a. rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the odd (east) side of De Grassi Street, from Queen Street East to a point 30 metres further north, from November 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive. 8. City Council approve the temporary lane closures on Eastern Avenue for the purpose of the Ontario Line Early Works construction, as follows: a. temporary closure of the westbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue for vehicular traffic, between 10 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 70 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; and b. temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue for vehicular traffic, between 50 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive. 9. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Eastern Avenue associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as follows: a. rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; b. prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; c. rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street; d. rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; e. rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Eastern Avenue between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 40.3 metres further west; and f. prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive. 10. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2026, inclusive, the authority to temporarily close to pedestrians and vehicular traffic highways or portion of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days but ending no later than December 31, 2026, inclusive, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, as required for the purpose of the construction of the Ontario Line Early Works in the Lakeshore East Joint Corridor and City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 11. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to provide that the current delegation to Community Council to temporarily close public lanes or public alleys, local roads, collector roads, and minor arterial roads, and major arterial roads on which the proposal complies with all relevant City by-laws and policies does not include closures delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out the authority in Recommendation 10 above. 12. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to expand its use of a 24 hour, 7 days a week hotline to accept and track complaints and reports of issues associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction in the Lakeshore East Joint Corridor. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Metrolinx to provide details of long-term road occupancy permits to the public on project websites, consistent with current practices deployed on the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion. 14. City Council approve the temporary closure of the southbound curb lane and adjacent pavement shoulder to vehicular traffic on the Don Valley Parkway, between 150 metres north of the Leaside Bridge and a point 550 metres south of the Leaside bridge, from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 and from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 to facilitate the borehole work related to the Metrolinx Ontario Line project. 15. In the event of that the borehole work cannot occur on the dates and times referenced in Recommendation 14 above because of poor weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound curb lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 150 metres north of the Leaside Bridge and a point 550 metres south of the Leaside bridge, from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022 and from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022 to facilitate the borehole work related to the Metrolinx Ontario Line project. 16. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound curb lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 150 metres north of the Leaside Bridge and a point 550 metres south of the Leaside bridge, from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 to facilitate the water level monitoring work related to the Metrolinx Ontario Line project. 17. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 16 above. Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Long-Term Road Closures for Elevated Guideway and Tunnel Portal Construction and Scarborough Subway Extension LS2 Diversion Road 18. City Council authorize installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Richview Road and Scarlett Road. 19. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 450 metres west, from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 20. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb and median lanes on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 450 metres west, from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 21. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 230 metres east, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 22. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 275 metres east of Scarlett Road and Emmett Avenue, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 23. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Emmett Avenue and Jane Street, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 24. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 230 metres east, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 25. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 200 metres east, for westbound right-turns only. 26. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 170 metres west of Pearen Street and a point 230 metres further west, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 27. City Council approve a temporary closure to cycling and pedestrian traffic of the north side multi-use trail on Eglinton Avenue West, between Jane Street and Glenvalley Drive, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 28. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 120 metres east of Jane Street and Weston Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 29. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Weston Road and a point 250 metres east, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 30. City Council approve a temporary closure to cycling and pedestrian traffic of the north side multi-use trail on Eglinton Avenue West, between Weston Road and a point 250 metres east, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 31. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Weston Road and a point 180 metres east, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 32. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the eastbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 30 metres east of Jane Street and Keelesdale Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 33. City Council approve the installation of temporary protected two-way cycle tracks in the eastbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 30 metres east of Jane Street and Keelesdale Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 34. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 30 metres east of Jane Street and Keelesdale Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 35. City Council temporarily close Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, inclusive, for purposes of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. 36. City Council authorize public highway designation for the diversion road, to be known as the "Eglinton Avenue East diversion road", between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division to become effective upon the registration of the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands. 37. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedication referred to in Recommendation 36 above, including requesting the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant by-laws, if required. 38. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to, among other things, the construction, maintenance and warranty work of the diversion road; as well as to negotiate, enter into and execute any necessary agreements and documents, and take steps and measures necessary, on behalf of the City, to temporarily exercise the City's authority. 39. City Council designate a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on the Eglinton Avenue East diversion road, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue. 40. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of the Eglinton Avenue East diversion road, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue. 41. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Commonwealth Avenue at Eglinton Avenue East, from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, inclusive, for purposes of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. 42. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager of Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate. 43. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office. 44. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the effective date of any dedication by-law(s) and/or traffic and parking regulation by-law(s) made in connection with the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to, among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Recommendations 26 to 42, inclusive, above. 45. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 18 to 44, inclusive, above. General 46. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into and execute an agreement (the "Agreement") and/or any such ancillary or related agreements, amendments, extensions and renewals as may be necessary with respect to the transfer of the City-owned property at 1269 Danforth Road to Metrolinx at less than fair market value but at the cost the City paid for the property in 2018, plus all additional City costs associated with the expropriation and demolition of the property as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, all on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 47. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division, following the closing of the transaction under the Agreement. 48. City Council authorize the proceeds from the disposition of 1269 Danforth Road be deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012). 49. City Council reaffirm its request through the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office in Motion MM43.34 headed "Running the Elevated Segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Underground" that Metrolinx report back to City Council on their assessment of running the elevated segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension underground, including any options that may exist to accommodate this change. 50. City Council request Metrolinx to expedite its response to City Council's concerns with respect to items related to the routing of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, including the routing of the elevated structure through parkland as opposed to a route at the side of Eglinton Avenue, and matters which may make an impact on the recommended closure of some access points to the Mount Dennis transit hubs, and City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to inform Metrolinx that the findings of that report will be taken into account in reviewing some of the authorities set out in the recommendations made in the report (May 25, 2022) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services and Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division recommend that: Ontario Line Lakeshore East Joint Corridor Early Works 1. City Council approve the temporary bicycle lane closures on Logan Avenue for the purpose of Ontario Line Early Works construction, as per the following details: a. Temporary closure of the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, respectively, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from April 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024, inclusive; b. Temporary closure of the northbound bicycle lane to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, inclusive; c. Temporary closure of the southbound bicycle lane to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025, inclusive; and d. Temporary closure of the northbound and southbound bicycle lanes to bicyclists on Logan Avenue, respectively, between Dundas Street East and a point 150 metres north, from June 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 2. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Logan Avenue associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as per the following details: a. Prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the east side of Logan Avenue, between a point 39 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 111 metres further north, from October 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; and b. Prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the west side of Logan Avenue, between a point 37 metres north of Dundas Street East and a point 113 metres further north, from October 1, 2023 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 3. City Council approve the temporary bicycle lane and traffic lane closures on Dundas Street East for the purpose of Ontario Line Early Works construction, as per the following details: a. Temporary closure of the eastbound and westbound dedicated bicycle lanes to bicyclists on Dundas Street East, between Logan Avenue and Wardell Street, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; b. Temporary closure of the westbound left-turn lane for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East, from Wardell Street and a point 39 metres east, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; and c. Temporary closure of the eastbound left-turn lane for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East, from Logan Avenue to a point 27 metres west, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 4. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Dundas Street East associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as per the following details: a. Prohibit west bound left-turn movements for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East at Wardell Street, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive; and b. Prohibit eastbound left-turn movements for vehicular traffic on Dundas Street East at Logan Avenue, from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 and from January 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, inclusive. 5. City Council approve the temporary lane closures for pedestrians and vehicular traffic on Queen Street East for the purpose of the Ontario Line Early Works construction, as per the following details: a. Temporary closure of the north sidewalk for pedestrians on Queen Street East, between De Grassi Street and McGee Street, from June 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024, inclusive; b. Temporary closure of the westbound curb lane for vehicular traffic on Queen Street East, between De Grassi Street and a point 40 metres west of Empire Avenue, from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, inclusive; c. Temporary closure of the south sidewalk for pedestrians on Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 30, 2023, from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, inclusive; and d. Temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane for vehicular traffic on Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, December 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, and March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, inclusive. 6. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Queen Street East associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Metres and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as per the following details: a. Rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of Queen Street East, between McGee Street and a point 40 metres west of Empire Avenue, from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, inclusive; b. Prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the north side of Queen Street East, between De Grassi Street and a point 40 metres west of Empire Avenue, from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 and from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, inclusive; c. Rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, December 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, and March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, inclusive; and d. Prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between Strange Street and McGee Street, from April 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, December 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, and March 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, inclusive. 7. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on De Grassi Street associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking as per the following details: a. Rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the odd (east) side of De Grassi Street, from Queen Street East to a point 30 metres further north, from November 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive. 8. City Council approve the temporary lane closures on Eastern Avenue for the purpose of the Ontario Line Early Works construction, as per the following details: a. Temporary closure of the westbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue for vehicular traffic, between 10 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 70 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; and b. Temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane on Eastern Avenue for vehicular traffic, between 50 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive. 9. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments on Eastern Avenue associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction and authorize the requisite associated amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking as per the following details: a. Rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; b. Prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; c. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street; d. Rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive; e. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Eastern Avenue between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 40.3 metres further west; and f. Prohibit stopping of vehicular traffic at all times on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between 30 metres west of Dibble Street and a point 50 metres east of Lewis Street, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, inclusive. 10. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2026, inclusive, the authority to temporarily close to pedestrians and vehicular traffic highways or portion of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days but ending no later than December 31, 2026, inclusive, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, as required for the purpose of the construction of the Ontario Line Early Works in the Lakeshore East Joint Corridor and City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 11. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to provide that the current delegation to Community Council to temporarily close public lanes or public alleys, local roads, collector roads, and minor arterial roads, and major arterial roads on which the proposal complies with all relevant City by-laws and policies does not include closures delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out the authority in Recommendation 10 above. 12. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to expand its use of a 24 hour, 7 days a week hotline to accept and track complaints and reports of issues associated with the Ontario Line Early Works construction in the Lakeshore East Joint Corridor. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Metrolinx to provide details of long-term road occupancy permits to the public on project websites, consistent with current practices deployed on the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion. 14. City Council approve the temporary closure of the southbound curb lane and adjacent pavement shoulder to vehicular traffic on the Don Valley Parkway, between 150 metres north of the Leaside Bridge and a point 550 metres south of the Leaside bridge, from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 and from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 to facilitate the borehole work related to the Metrolinx Ontario Line project. 15. In the event of that the borehole work cannot occur on the dates and times referenced in Recommendation 14 above because of poor weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound curb lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 150 metres north of the Leaside Bridge and a point 550 metres south of the Leaside bridge, from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022 and from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022 to facilitate the borehole work related to the Metrolinx Ontario Line project. 16. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the southbound curb lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 150 metres north of the Leaside Bridge and a point 550 metres south of the Leaside bridge, from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and from 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 to facilitate the water level monitoring work related to the Metrolinx Ontario Line project. 17. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 16 above. Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Long-Term Road Closures for Elevated Guideway and Tunnel Portal Construction and Scarborough Subway Extension LS2 Diversion Road 18. City Council authorize installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Richview Road and Scarlett Road. 19. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 450 metres west, from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 20. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb and median lanes on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 450 metres west, from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 21. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 230 metres east, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 22. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 275 metres east of Scarlett Road and Emmett Avenue, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 23. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Emmett Avenue and Jane Street, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 24. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 230 metres east, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 25. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Scarlett Road and a point 200 metres east, for westbound right-turns only. 26. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 170 metres west of Pearen Street and a point 230 metres further west, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 27. City Council approve a temporary closure to cycling and pedestrian traffic of the north side multi-use trail on Eglinton Avenue West, between Jane Street and Glenvalley Drive, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 28. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 120 metres east of Jane Street and Weston Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 29. City Council approve a temporary closure to pedestrian traffic of the north sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Weston Road and a point 250 metres east, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 30. City Council approve a temporary closure to cycling and pedestrian traffic of the north side multi-use trail on Eglinton Avenue West, between Weston Road and a point 250 metres east, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 31. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between Weston Road and a point 180 metres east, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 32. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the eastbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 30 metres east of Jane Street and Keelesdale Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 33. City Council approve the installation of temporary protected two-way cycle tracks in the eastbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 30 metres east of Jane Street and Keelesdale Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 34. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, between a point 30 metres east of Jane Street and Keelesdale Road, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 35. City Council temporarily close Eglinton Avenue East, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, inclusive, for purposes of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. 36. City Council authorize public highway designation for the diversion road, to be known as the "Eglinton Avenue East diversion road", between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division to become effective upon the registration of the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands. 37. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedication referred to in Recommendation 36 above, including requesting the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant by-laws, if required. 38. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to, among other things, the construction, maintenance and warranty work of the diversion road; as well as to negotiate, enter into and execute any necessary agreements and documents, and take steps and measures necessary, on behalf of the City, to temporarily exercise the City's authority. 39. City Council designate a 40 km/h speed limit on the Eglinton Avenue East diversion road, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue. 40. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of the Eglinton Avenue East diversion road, between Midland Avenue and Huntington Avenue. 41. City Council approve a temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Commonwealth Avenue at Eglinton Avenue East, from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, inclusive, for purposes of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. 42. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager of Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate. 43. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division. 44. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the effective date of any dedication by-law(s) and/or traffic and parking regulation by-law(s) made in connection with the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division to, among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Recommendations 26 to 42, inclusive. 45. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 18 to 44, inclusive, above. General 46. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into and execute an agreement (the "Agreement") and/or any such ancillary or related agreements, amendments, extensions and renewals as may be necessary with respect to the transfer of the City-owned property at 1269 Danforth Road to Metrolinx at less than fair market value but at the cost the City paid for the property in 2018, plus all additional City costs associated with the expropriation and demolition of the property as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division, all on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 47. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division, following the closing of the transaction under the Agreement. 48. City Council authorize the proceeds from the disposition of 1269 Danforth Road be deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012). 49. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair Wage, Schedule A - Fair Wage Policy, to exempt Metrolinx from the City's Fair Wage Policy requirements for the following three transit projects: the Subways Program, the Light Rail Transit Program, and the GO Expansion Program.
EX33.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with an update on the City's priority transit expansion projects, namely the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit (EELRT) and the Waterfront East LRT (WELRT) and seek required authorities to continue advancing both projects. This report also provides an update on the Province's Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project. Eglinton East LRT The EELRT is a proposed 15 kilometre LRT in Scarborough extending from the terminus of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (ECLRT) to Malvern Town Centre via the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC). In 2020, City Council approved the updated alignment and concept for the EELRT as an extension of the Metrolinx-owned ECLRT by extending the ECLRT tracks underground at Kennedy Station, which would enable through-service at Kennedy Station. In February 2022, City Council directed City staff to undertake a constructability exercise for the EELRT to resolve alignment issues at Kennedy station, evaluate the potential to host the Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) at the Metrolinx-owned Conlins site, and to work with Metrolinx to protect for higher-order transit connection at the future station of the provincial Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) at Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road. This resulting analysis included an assessment, which revealed significant issues with the interface of the EELRT and the provincial SSE project at Kennedy Station. City staff have worked with Metrolinx in an effort to resolve constructability issues in order to maintain the through-service alignment, however a viable solution that preserved the through-service was not possible due to the conflicts at Kennedy Station between the initial alignment and the planned SSE project. City staff have identified a distinct-service concept with an at-grade connection at Kennedy Station as an alternative solution. Based on preliminary analysis, the distinct-service concept has a number of benefits for the project. This includes cost savings, a shorter construction duration, reduced property impacts, and design flexibility by avoiding dependency on the ECLRT technology, operations, and maintenance requirements. The design flexibility to select alternative vehicles from the ECLRT would enable vehicles to be accommodated at the preferred MSF at the Conlins Yard over the long term. City staff are also assessing the benefits of the EELRT connection to the SSE at Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, which would provide a complete network for the Scarborough rapid transit network. Further analysis is required to confirm potential benefits and refine the distinct-service concept. This report recommends that City Council direct City staff to advance the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) and 10% design for the distinct-service concept for the EELRT from Kennedy Station to Malvern Town Centre, with an at-grade connection at Kennedy Station, and the Sheppard Avenue segment from Neilson Road to McCowan Road. City staff will report back in Q3 2023 with a Class 4 cost estimate and an updated Initial Business Case. Waterfront East LRT (WELRT) The Union Station to Queens Quay Link and the East Bayfront Light Rail Transit (referred to as the Waterfront East LRT (WELRT)) is a priority Waterfront Transit Network project. Since the last update to City Council in December 2020, the City, TTC and Waterfront Toronto have advanced the design for the WELRT to 30%. City staff, the TTC and Waterfront Toronto continue to undertake a value engineering exercise to inform design refinements and an updated cost estimate. Additional work is required to assess constructability and coordination risks with other planned and in-progress major infrastructure projects in the vicinity of the WELRT alignment, such as the Ontario Line, GO Expansion On Corridor Works, and the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation projects. This report recommends that City Council direct staff to finalize design work underway and to undertake a constructability review of the WELRT in relation to these major infrastructure projects, and to report back in Q2 2023 in concert with reports that are expected on the Next Phase of Waterfront Revitalization. The report back on the WELRT will include the recommended scope, an updated cost estimate, and a funding, financing and implementation strategy, including a phasing plan prior to further advancing the design and TPAP. Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit is a Metrolinx-led project that will provide approximately 36 kilometres of dedicated transit infrastructure that will connect Durham Region and the City of Toronto. City staff will continue to provide updates to Council as Metrolinx advances implementation of the project and outstanding issues are resolved during detail design with Metrolinx.
The Executive Committee recommends that: Eglinton East Light Rail Transit 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to: a. advance the Transit Project Assessment Process and 10 percent design for a distinct-service concept with an at-grade connection at Kennedy Station for the Eglinton East LRT from Kennedy Station to Malvern Town Centre, and the Sheppard Avenue segment from Neilson Road to McCowan Road; and b. in consultation with the Chief Vehicle Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, complete an assessment of light rail vehicle options for the Eglinton East LRT distinct-service concept. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to report back to City Council in the third quarter of 2023 with a Class 4 Cost Estimate and 10 percent design for the Eglinton East LRT as a distinct-service concept based on Recommendation 1 above. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back with an updated Initial Business Case for the Eglinton East LRT in the third quarter of 2023 based on Recommendation 1 above. 4. City Council request that Metrolinx work with City staff to accommodate and protect for the Eglinton East LRT distinct-service concept in the design and delivery of the Scarborough Subway Extension project, particularly at the Kennedy Station and Sheppard-McCowan Station interfaces. 5. City Council request the Ministry of Transportation to incorporate provisions to accommodate the Eglinton East LRT distinct-service concept in the rehabilitation work on the Morningside-401 overpass. 6. City Council confirm that the Conlins Yard owned by Metrolinx is the preferred location for the Eglinton East LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility and request Metrolinx to provide the City with permanent access to the site. Waterfront Transit Network 7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to undertake a constructability review of the Union Station to Queens Quay Link and the East Bayfront LRT (the Waterfront East LRT) in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the TTC and Waterfront Toronto, to assess constructability and coordination risks with major infrastructure projects in the vicinity of the Waterfront East LRT alignment. 8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Toronto Transit Commission, and Waterfront Toronto, to report back to City Council in concert with reports on the Next Phase of Waterfront Revitalization anticipated in second quarter of 2023 with: a. the recommended alignment and scope of the project based on ongoing work and the review outlined in Recommendation 7 above; b. an updated cost estimate; and c. a funding, financing and implementation strategy, including a phasing plan. General 9. City Council forward this report for information to the Toronto Transit Commission Board and the Waterfront Toronto Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommend that: Eglinton East Light Rail Transit 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to: a. advance the Transit Project Assessment Process and 10 percent design for a distinct-service concept with an at-grade connection at Kennedy Station for the Eglinton East LRT from Kennedy Station to Malvern Town Centre, and the Sheppard Avenue segment from Neilson Road to McCowan Road; and b. in consultation with the Chief Vehicle Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, complete an assessment of light rail vehicle options for the Eglinton East LRT distinct-service concept. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to report back to City Council in the third quarter of 2023 with a Class 4 Cost Estimate and 10 percent design for the Eglinton East LRT as a distinct-service concept based on Recommendation 1 above. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back with an updated Initial Business Case for the Eglinton East LRT in the third quarter of 2023 based on Recommendation 1 above. 4. City Council request that Metrolinx work with City staff to accommodate and protect for the Eglinton East LRT distinct-service concept in the design and delivery of the Scarborough Subway Extension project, particularly at the Kennedy Station and Sheppard-McCowan Station interfaces. 5. City Council request the Ministry of Transportation to incorporate provisions to accommodate the Eglinton East LRT distinct-service concept in the rehabilitation work on the Morningside-401 overpass. 6. City Council confirm that the Conlins Yard owned by Metrolinx is the preferred location for the Eglinton East LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility and request Metrolinx to provide the City with permanent access to the site. Waterfront Transit Network 7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to undertake a constructability review of the Union Station to Queens Quay Link and the East Bayfront LRT (the Waterfront East LRT) in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the TTC and Waterfront Toronto, to assess constructability and coordination risks with major infrastructure projects in the vicinity of the Waterfront East LRT alignment. 8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Toronto Transit Commission, and Waterfront Toronto, to report back to City Council in concert with reports on the Next Phase of Waterfront Revitalization anticipated in second quarter of 2023 with: a. the recommended alignment and scope of the project based on ongoing work and the review outlined in Recommendation 7 above; b. an updated cost estimate; and c. a funding, financing and implementation strategy, including a phasing plan. General 9. City Council forward this report for information to the Toronto Transit Commission Board and the Waterfront Toronto Board.
EX33.3adopted
The City of Toronto's Toronto Significant Events Investment Program (TSEIP), administered by the Economic Development and Culture (EDC) Division, supports major events that have the ability to make a significant contribution to the economic and cultural vitality of the city. Just for Laughs Toronto (JFLTO) submitted an application to TSEIP, which has been reviewed by EDC staff, followed by a Peer Review Panel evaluation. The application has been determined eligible per the TSEIP program criteria, being recommended for funding in the amount of $100,000 for costs related to organizing Just for Laughs' inaugural street festival in Toronto in 2022. The anticipated benefits and funding accountability measures are outlined in this report. This report is being submitted to the Executive Committee as the approval of the allocation is required before July in order for the Festival to proceed.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the allocation of $100,000 from the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program to Just for Laughs 2022, pending the execution of a funding agreement between Economic Development and Culture and Just For Laughs Toronto, an incorporated not-for-profit art cultural organization, that outlines all terms and conditions for the use of said funds.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the allocation of $100,000 from the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program to Just for Laughs 2022, pending the execution of a funding agreement between Economic Development and Culture and Just For Laughs Toronto, an incorporated not-for-profit art cultural organization, that outlines all terms and conditions for the use of said funds.
EX33.4adopted
The purpose of this report is to convey to City Council a report from the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management requesting establishment of their new records retention schedule in the Toronto Municipal Code. Under section 201 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, a record of the City or of its Local Boards, other than a copy of the original record, may only be destroyed if the retention period for the record has expired, except as otherwise provided. The City Clerk's Office assists its divisional clients with storage, retention, and disposition in order to meet their recordkeeping obligations under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 217, Records, Corporate (Local Boards). The City Clerk's Office may also provide limited recordkeeping support to some Local Boards, including providing advice and recommendations on the development of records retention schedules. Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre has engaged with the City Clerk's Office to aid in the development of a records retention schedule. Corporate Information Management Services staff provided policy review and consultative advice to Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre staff as they developed their own records retention schedules. This report recommends that Council formally approve the inclusion of a records retention schedule for the records of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, by adding it to the other records retention schedules for the various Local Boards of the City contained in Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards).
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the records retention schedule for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management set out in Appendix A to the report (May 25, 2022) from the Executive Director, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, and City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards), to incorporate the records retention schedule for Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management as a new Schedule I, Article VII. 2. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards), to add a new Article VII, substantially as set out in Appendix B to the report (May 25, 2022) from the Executive Director, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council approve the records retention schedule for the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management set out in Appendix A to the report (May 25, 2022) from the Executive Director, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, and City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards), to incorporate the records retention schedule for Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management as a new Schedule I, Article VII. 2. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards), to add a new Article VII, substantially as set out in Appendix B to the report (May 25, 2022) from the Executive Director, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre.
EX33.5amended
Status of Small Business Property Tax Subclass Implementation
At its November 9, 10 & 12, 2021 meeting, during its consideration of Item EX27.7: Implementing a Small Business Property Tax Subclass, Council adopted the small business property tax subclass for the commercial property tax class, as well as the eligibility criteria, the process to approve the inclusion of properties in the subclass and the process to address requests for reconsideration, appeals and other provisions related to the implementation and administration of the subclass. In its consideration of this item, Council also directed the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report back in 2022 on: - the feasibility of developing a mechanism for ensuring that subclass property owners with tenants in gross leases pass down the benefits of the reduced property taxes to those tenants; and - if such a mechanism is not feasible by the City, whether changes to provincial laws could be made to achieve this objective. In addition, Council directed the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to collaborate with Strategic Communications to develop a public awareness campaign directed at both property owners and business operators/tenants about the Subclass, including how it works and who should benefit from it. In response to these directions, staff have examined possible mechanisms to require property owners to pass through tax reductions to tenants. Given that current legislation does not provide a mechanism by which the City can interfere in the contractual relationship between a commercial landlord and their tenant, it appears that the City has limited means available to enforce a pass-through of property tax decreases to tenants. A public awareness campaign for the Subclass is under development to ensure that business owners and tenants are informed of the tax reductions available, and the dispute/appeal mechanisms that are available. This information is outlined within this report.
The Executive Committee: 1. Directed the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Communications Officer, Strategic Public and Employee Communications and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to develop a public awareness campaign on the tax reduction benefits of the small business property tax sub-class specifically focusing on tenants in a gross lease and to report back to the Executive Committee with an update as part of the one year review of the Small Business Property Tax Subclass.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. The Executive Committee receive this report for information.
EX33.6adopted
City of Toronto Investment Report for the Year 2021
The purpose of this report is to provide the following information: 1. Performance of the Funds for the year 2021 2. General Market Update and Benchmark Performance 3. City of Toronto Investment Policy and Procedures Equity markets strengthened during 2021, exceeding the pre-pandemic level, and broke the record highs amid higher market volatility during the last quarter of 2021. Long term interest rates, despite noticeable volatility throughout the year, also returned to the pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021. The City of Toronto invests with a longer term view and investment horizon and has experienced solid returns over the 4-year period (annualized) ending December 31, 2021. The City's General Group of Funds ("General Fund") hold the working capital and amounts designated for the City's reserves and reserve funds. The Long Term Fund portion of this portfolio managed by external managers returned 2.8 percent for the year 2021 and 5.1 percent on an annualized basis for the four year period ending on December 31, 2021. Overall, including the Short Term Fund, the fund had a total return of 1.6 percent for the year 2021, and a 3.1 percent total return on a 4-year annualized return basis, outperforming the weighted market benchmark by 0.6 percent and 0.4 percent respectively. When the unrealized gains and losses are excluded from the total return, the book return for the General Fund was 1.2 percent (earned $107.0 million) for the year 2021. During the pandemic, the General Fund has held a larger position in the Short Term Fund to enhance the liquidity and to generally lower the overall risk (risk management) while accepting some lower investment returns. On average, the Short Term Fund was about 58.6% of the overall General Fund in 2021 compared to 47.7% from the pre-pandemic level in 2019. The City's Sinking Fund portfolio, which holds the investment funds for future debt repayments, earned a 6.0 percent annualized total return for the two year period ending December 31, 2021. On a shorter term basis, the fund had a total return of 2.0 percent for the year 2021, outperforming the weighted market benchmark by 0.6 percent. When excluding the unrealized market gains and losses, the City's Sinking Fund portfolio earned 0.9 percent (earned $18.5 million) for the year 2021 on a book income basis. The customized benchmark index used for this portfolio as required by the Investment Policy does not yet have enough history for the 4-year measurement. Since January 1, 2018, the City's long-term investments have been managed by the Toronto Investment Board ("Board") under a Council adopted Investment Policy which is based on the prudent investor standard. The investment portfolios have been progressively phased in to use of the broader range of investments that have become available. Although the overall portfolio risk has been reduced through asset mix diversification, the potential for volatility in total returns over the short term investment horizon still exist while the risk-adjusted total returns over the long term investment horizon are expected to be higher. It is a legislative requirement that the Investment Policy be reviewed annually. The Toronto Investment Board completed an asset mix review during the first six months of 2021 given the impact of the pandemic. The Board decided not to recommend any changes to the asset mix at this time. Staff has also reviewed the Investment Policy and are not recommending any changes as well. A copy of the current Investment Policy is included as Attachment 1 to this report which was last adopted by Council in December 2021. In total, there are now four fixed income managers and four global equity managers engaged in managing the long-term investments under the Toronto Investment Board. Both fixed income and equity investment classes are fully funded in accordance with the target asset mix in the Investment Policy with 70 percent allocated to fixed income and 20 percent to global equities. As at December 31, 2021, approximately 90 percent of both the Sinking Fund and the Long Term Fund were managed by external fund managers with the remaining 10 percent to be allocated to real assets. The Board continues to evaluate opportunities in the real asset category. Adding real assets to the current investment portfolios, which already compose of fixed income and global equity, will help to enhance the portfolios' risk-adjusted investment return and align with the Council-approved policy target asset mix. For the year 2021, all funds managed are compliant with the Investment Policy. The City's auditor, KPMG LLP, will perform the Investment Policy audit during the second half of 2022. The Toronto Investment Board is in the process of hiring a third-party data provider in order to monitor and report on whether or not external investment firms hired are compliant with the terms of the Investment Policy governing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors. This process has taken longer than expected due to unforeseen issues. Capital Markets staff continue to collaborate with the City's procurement team and the prospective vendor to resolve these issues. It is anticipated this information and data regarding climate change risk from these reviews be available for the next investment report and will continue to be reported to City Council on a semi-annual basis. This investment fund-level ESG reporting process will complement the existing corporate-level ESG performance report. Although the Russian invasion of Ukraine occurred in February 2022 and was a subsequent event to the time period covered by this report, it should be noted that all contracts with external investment managers include clauses prohibiting investment in sanctioned companies and countries. These contracts also include clauses that focus on anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering policies and prohibiting dealing with any sanctioned companies or countries in this regard. More specific to the Russia/Ukraine situation, the Board has started to monitor the City's investment portfolios in regard to direct holdings in Russia and exposure to companies specifically named in sanctions, and there were none reported as of March 31, 2022.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (May 25, 2022) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EX33.7adopted
Updates to Members' Staff Contracts in the New Term of Council
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval of amendments to the contracts for Members' staff in preparation for the next term of Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Human Resources and Ethical Framework Policy for Members' Staff and the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy in accordance with the terms in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 26, 2022) from the City Clerk and City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 26, 2022) from the City Clerk and City Solicitor once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (May 26, 2022) from the City Clerk and City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice related to labour relations and that is subject to solicitor client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk and City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council amend the Human Resources and Ethical Framework Policy for Members' Staff and the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy in accordance with the terms in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 2 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice related to labour relations and that is subject to solicitor client privilege.
EX33.8amended
Amendments to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Governance Documents
This report recommends that City Council approve amendments to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) Relationship Framework and Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles (SIOP). TAF was established by the former City of Toronto Council in 1991 with a $23 million endowment to advance climate change and air quality solutions. TAF was incorporated by the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act (the TAF Act) in 1992 and continued through a subsequent TAF Act amendment in 2005 as a corporation without share capital that carries out its prescribed mandate through grants and investments in low-carbon technologies, research, and partnerships with business and community organizations. TAF funds its work through the proceeds of investment of its endowment and other external funds such as grants from charitable foundations or governments, without any draw on the City's operating or capital budgets. In addition to the TAF Act, the governing instruments for TAF include: - The Relationship Framework, which describes the roles and responsibilities of City Officials, Divisions and TAF and its Board; - The SIOP, which outlines TAF's investment guidelines to ensure continued prudent and effective investment management, capital preservation and financial well-being; and - TAF's Operating By-law (also called TAF By-law No. 1), which outlines operational and administrative requirements as a not-for-profit corporation. Since it was established, and with the support of Council, TAF has grown into an internationally-recognized and high-impact expert and agent for urban climate action. The value of its endowment has grown to an estimated $90 million through investments and contributions from the Province and the Government of Canada, its geographic mandate broadened to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) with the Ontario and Canada funding, and its investment strategies have grown in value and sophistication. The City exercises control and custody over various aspects of TAF, in accordance with the TAF Act, specific Council delegations, and certain Council-adopted policies and Council-directed reporting obligations applicable to TAF. As part of its overall fiduciary responsibility to TAF, the Board's role in this process is to ensure generally that TAF is in compliance with Council direction, including approving matters and seeking Council approval where required, and to delegate implementation of Council direction to TAF staff where appropriate. The proposed amendments to TAF governance documents reflect the maturity of TAF as a 30-year old entity, its relationship with the City, its expanded mandate to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), and the significant growth of its endowment funds following a $17 million contribution from the Province of Ontario in 2016 and a $40 million contribution from the Government of Canada in 2020. Together, these amendments are intended to give TAF and the TAF Board more autonomy and responsibility to manage TAF's activities and affairs. Consistent with the TAF Act, City Council still appoints the TAF Board, provides direction to TAF and delegates to TAF's Board, and the City's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer retains appropriate oversight of TAF funds. However, as part of TAF's greater autonomy, City officials will continue to provide support and confirm due diligence where needed, while TAF and the TAF Board will assume broader responsibilities to manage TAF. This report recommends Council adopt the amended Relationship Framework and SIOP as attached and delegate certain powers to the TAF Board, as permitted under the TAF Act, to give effect to these proposed amendments. To give effect to these amendments, this report also recommends Council delegate specific responsibilities to TAF and its Board, as permitted under the TAF Act, and to pursue minor changes to the TAF Act with the Province of Ontario. The TAF Board of Directors has reviewed the Relationship Framework amendments and approved the SIOP amendments, substantially as set out in the attachments to the report, and the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommend them to Council for approval.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the amended Toronto Atmospheric Fund Relationship Framework with the City substantially as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as amended by Recommendation 2, below. 2. City Council amend Article 7.1 in the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Relationship Framework in Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer so that it now reads as follows: 7.1 Composition of the Board Council has the sole authority to alter the composition of the Board, at its discretion or at the request of the Board. The Board currently consists of 11 members: 3 City Council members and 8 Public Members. One City Council member shall be the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor. Less than a majority of Public Members of the Board shall be non-Toronto residents that live in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The Board recruitment process outlined in Article 7 considers desired competencies of Public Members. 3. City Council adopt the Toronto Atmospheric Fund's Procedural By-law, which is provided as Schedule 1 of the Relationship Framework in Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 4. City Council delegate the following authorities to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board of Directors as permitted under Section 3 of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005 to give effect to the proposed Relationship Framework amendments: a. to appoint its Board Chair; b. to create, amend or repeal the provisions of its Operating By-law, also known as Toronto Atmospheric Fund By-law 1, without having to obtain Council approval; c. to hire, fire, manage and receive reports on the performance of Toronto Atmospheric Fund investment managers; and d. to carry out Toronto Atmospheric Fund responsibilities under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 5. City Council approve the amended Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund substantially as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (May 25, 2022) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 6. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make any changes to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Relationship Framework, Procedural By-law and Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles as may be required to give effect to Council's decision. 7. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to support the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to pursue certain amendments to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005, including: a. to remove references to the Corporations Act (Ontario) and instead reference the new Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (Ontario) where applicable; b. to remove or adjust outdated references to the Municipal Act; c. to remove the requirements for meetings of Toronto Atmospheric Fund committees to be open meetings; and d. other administrative amendments as required. 8. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward these decisions and final versions of documents to the Province of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as parties to the Transfer Payment Agreement and Canada Funding Agreement respectively, for their information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the amended Toronto Atmospheric Fund Relationship Framework with the City substantially as set out in Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council adopt the Toronto Atmospheric Fund's Procedural By-law, which is provided as Schedule 1 of the Relationship Framework. 3. City Council delegate the following authorities to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board of Directors as permitted under Section 3 of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005 to give effect to the proposed Relationship Framework amendments: a. to appoint its Board Chair; b. to create, amend or repeal the provisions of its Operating By-law, also known as Toronto Atmospheric Fund By-law 1, without having to obtain Council approval; c. to hire, fire, manage and receive reports on the performance of Toronto Atmospheric Fund investment managers; and d. to carry out Toronto Atmospheric Fund responsibilities under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 4. City Council approve the amended Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund substantially as set out in Attachment 2 to this report. 5. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make any changes to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Relationship Framework, Procedural By-law and Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles as may be required to give effect to Council's decision. 6. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to support the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to pursue certain amendments to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005, including: a. to remove references to the Corporations Act (Ontario) and instead reference the new Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (Ontario) where applicable; b. to remove or adjust outdated references to the Municipal Act; c. to remove the requirements for meetings of Toronto Atmospheric Fund committees to be open meetings; and d. other administrative amendments as required. 7. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward these decisions and final versions of documents to the Province of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as parties to the Transfer Payment Agreement and Canada Funding Agreement respectively, for their information.
EX33.9adopted
CreateTO 2021 Financial Results
At its meeting on May 17th, 2022, the Board of Directors of CreateTO considered item RA31.6 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (April 27, 2022) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO: As the City of Toronto's real estate agency, CreateTO manages the City's real estate portfolio, develops City lands and buildings for municipal purposes, and delivers client-focused real estate solutions to City divisions, agencies and corporations. Working within the City-Wide Real Estate Model, CreateTO is contributing substantial value to the City. The organization's work has identified significant annual capital and operating cost savings; created opportunities for the co-location of City services; and identified underutilized sites to advance the delivery of affordable housing. CreateTO is also contributing to city building in neighourhoods across Toronto, supporting the revitalization of the Port Lands through developments like the Basin Media Hub and implementing environmental sustainability in its projects. Key accomplishments to date have been summarized in the CreateTO Performance Report. Please refer to Attachment 1 for details. For the year ending December 31, 2021, KPMG LLP conducted the audit and delivered a clean audit opinion. Please refer to Attachment 2 for KPMG LLP's audit findings report and Attachment 3 for the audited financial statements.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive for information the CreateTO Performance Report, in Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2022) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO. 2. City Council approve the 2021 Audited Financial Statements, in Attachment 3 to the report (April 27, 2022) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Directors of CreateTO recommends that: 1. City Council receive for information CreateTO Performance Report, in Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2022) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO. 2. City Council approve the 2021 Audited Financial Statements, in Attachment 3 to the report (April 27, 2022) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO.
EX33.10amended
Request for Accessibility Housing Task Force and Report on Accessibility Initiatives
At its meeting on May 5, 2022, the Toronto Accessibility Committee considered Item DI20.1 and made recommendations to City Council and the Executive Committee. At the invitation of the Chair, Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, Mayor John Tory addressed the Committee.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to review the Terms of Reference and membership of the existing Housing Now Accessible Housing Working Group and expand the scope beyond Housing Now to include other accessible housing-related matters, and to ensure proper representation to accommodate this expanded scope. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to engage third-party accessible housing experts, including those with lived experience, to support the work of the Accessible Housing Working Group, and to report back to City Council in the third quarter of 2023 with recommendations to increase the supply of accessible affordable housing, based on feedback from the Working Group, as well as data and evidence.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor to establish a task force on Accessible Housing. 2. The Executive Committee direct the City Manager to report to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee with information on all accessibility initiatives that have been approved as part of the 2022 approved budget, as well as those being considered, undertaken or planned for the City of Toronto, along with timelines and necessary funding required for implementation, to allow for the Committee's input on priorities.
EX33.11amended
2022 Election Accessibility Plan
At its meeting on May 5, 2022, the Toronto Accessibility Committee considered Item DI20.3 and made a recommendation to the Executive Committee. Fiona Murray, Deputy City Clerk, Toronto Elections gave a presentation on the 2022 Election Accessibility Plan, providing an overview of initiatives aimed at improving accessibility for voters and candidates with disabilities during an election cycle.
The Executive Committee: 1. Requested the City Clerk to report back to the June 13, 2022 meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on how those who participated in home visit voting can vote in the upcoming municipal election.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Executive Committee direct the Deputy City Clerk, Toronto Election Services to report back to the June 13, 2022 Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on how those who relied on at-home voting will be accommodated in the upcoming municipal election.
EX33.12received
At its virtual public meeting held on March 31, 2022, the Toronto Police Services Board (Board) was in receipt of a report from Chief James Ramer with regard to the Toronto Police Service Response to the City Council Motion EX26.15. The Board approved the Chief's report and agreed that a copy be forwarded to the City of Toronto Executive Committee. A copy of Board Minute P2022 - 0331-8.0 regarding this matter is attached.
The Executive Committee received Item EX33.12 for information.
EX33.13adopted
Approaches to Curb Anti-Black Racism in Schools
At its meeting on May 9, 2022, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee considered Item CR7.4 and made recommendation to City Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board to collaborate with Social Development, Finance and Administration and other relevant City Divisions to work with Black families and students to explore and enhance ways to address anti-Black racism in Toronto schools, including embedding the collection and use of disaggregated race based data to inform decision-making related to Black student achievement, discipline, and experiences, and an evaluation framework to monitor school boards, and develop anti-Black racism and African-centred education and resources to advance educational outcomes for Black and equity-deserving students.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board to collaborate with Social Development, Finance and Administration and other relevant City Divisions to work with Black families and students to explore and enhance ways to address anti-Black racism in Toronto schools, including embedding the collection and use of disaggregated race based data to inform decision-making related to Black student achievement, discipline, and experiences, and an evaluation framework to monitor school boards, and develop anti-Black racism and African-centred education and resources to advance educational outcomes for Black and equity-deserving students.
EX33.14adopted
Engagement with the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
At its meeting on May 9, 2022, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee considered Item CR7.5 and made recommendation to City Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to engage other large Canadian municipalities on their efforts to advance the 2015-2024 United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, to share and amplify learnings and Black experience, evaluate progress, and identify shared strategic actions to achieve and sustain long term outcomes for Black Canadians.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to engage other large Canadian municipalities on their efforts to advance the 2015-2024 United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, to share and amplify learnings and Black experience, evaluate progress, and identify shared strategic actions to achieve and sustain long term outcomes for Black Canadians.
EX33.15amended
At its meeting on May 19, 2022, the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee considered Item QS6.4, and made recommendations to City Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits and the Joint Benefits Committees to consider opting into the trans affirming benefit as part of the Benefits Review Program. 2. City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board to include in their 2023 budget submission, an increase to the Toronto Public Library budget for improvements to 2SLGBTQI collections and a Rainbow Presence in every library in the Toronto Public Library system.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board to request the City Librarian, in consultation with the Director, Equity and Human Rights, to explore opportunities to expand upon the Toronto Public Library trans affirming care benefit package to other City of Toronto departments. 2. City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board to include in their 2023 budget submission, an increase to the Toronto Public Library budget for improvements to 2SLGBTQI collections and a Rainbow Presence in every library in the Toronto Public Library system.
EX33.16adopted
Feasibility of Establishing a City of Toronto Unit Responsible for 2SLGBTQ+ Issues
At its meeting on May 19, 2022, the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee considered Item QS6.5 and made recommendation to City Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of having a dedicated City of Toronto Unit responsible for 2SLGBTQ+ issues, and report their findings back to either the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee or the Executive Committee, as appropriate, by the second quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of having a dedicated City of Toronto Unit responsible for 2SLGBTQ+ issues, and report their findings back to either the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee or the Executive Committee, as appropriate, by the second quarter of 2023.
EX33.17adopted
At its meeting on May 19, 2022, the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee considered Item QS6.6, and made recommendations to City Council.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to: a. ensure that the "The Leading and Learning with Pride - A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors'' is implemented in City long-term care homes; b. provide mandatory 2SLGBTQI+ cultural competency training, based on the "Leading and Learning with Pride - A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors", to staff of the City's long-term care homes; c. develop an accountability mechanism to monitor the training set out in Recommendation 1.b. above; and d. secure the necessary funds to ensure the training of all staff of the City's long-term care homes. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to report back to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee, or the Executive Committee, as appropriate, by the third quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to: a. ensure that the "The Leading and Learning with Pride - A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors'' is implemented in City long-term care homes; b. provide mandatory 2SLGBTQI+ cultural competency training, based on the "Leading and Learning with Pride - A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors", to staff of the City's long-term care homes; c. develop an accountability mechanism to monitor the training set out in Part b above; and d. secure the necessary funds to ensure the training of all staff of the City's long-term care homes. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to report back to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee, or the Executive Committee, as appropriate, by the third quarter of 2023.
EX33.18adopted
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Summary Report from the March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
I would like to share with Toronto City Council the latest Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Report for municipal councils, which is attached. As a committee member, I am pleased to serve on the Social-Economic Development Standing Committee with Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão and the Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Standing Committee with Councillor Nick Mantas. The City's other members of FCM are Councillors Cynthia Lai, who serves on the Board, and Councillor Brad Bradford and Councillor Anthony Perruzza who sit as committee members. Thanks to my work with FCM and City staff, FCM has advanced digital affordability advocacy across all municipalities in Canada including a recommendation that the federal government takes a range of measures to improve the affordability of telecommunications services. This issue was heard at the March 2022 Municipal Infrastructure and Transportation Policy Standing Committee and was reported to City Council as part of item EX32.1 ConnectTO Program Update. The attached report notes this item and the full range of items considered at the FCM March 2022 meetings. The City of Toronto posts the reports on the FCM Board of Directors meetings at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/city-managers-office/intergovernmental-affairs/federation-of-canadian-municipalities-translate/. The report is also attached.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive for information, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Summary Report from the March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council receive for information, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Summary Report from the March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting.