General Government and Licensing Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 12 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
GL17.1adopted
Apportionment of Property Taxes - November 2, 2020 Hearing
This report deals with one apportionment application made to the Treasurer pursuant to Section 322 of the City of Toronto Act. Under this section, Council is authorized to recover unpaid property taxes on land that has been severed and therefore no longer exists by apportioning those outstanding taxes onto the newly created parcels that arise from the severance. The legislation requires that Council make its decision after holding a public meeting at which applicants and/or property owners may appear or make representations regarding the apportionment application. Council has delegated authority to hear and make final decisions in respect of these matters to the General Government and Licensing Committee. Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the upcoming November 2, 2020 General Government and Licensing Committee Hearing.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Approved the apportionment of property taxes in the amount identified in Appendix A to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Controller, under the columns entitled "Apportioned Tax" and "Apportioned Phase-in/Capping".
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee approve the apportionment of property taxes in the amount identified in Appendix A, under the columns entitled "Apportioned Tax" and "Apportioned Phase-in/Capping".
GL17.2amended
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes - November 2, 2020 Hearing
This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to Sections 323 and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Section 323 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund taxes in cases when, during the year, a property undergoes changes such as when it is destroyed by fire or demolished, becomes exempt from taxation, or is reclassified due to a change in use. Under Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, taxpayers can request a cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes when an error in the assessment roll is identified which results in an overcharge. The legislation requires Council to make its decision after holding a public meeting at which the applicants and/or property owners may express any concerns. Council has delegated authority to hear and make final decisions in respect of these matters to the General Government and Licensing Committee. Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the General Government and Licensing Committee's upcoming meeting and consideration of this staff report.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) identified in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix A to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Controller, excluding the following applications: Ward Number Appeal Number Property Address 10 20200594 2 Muggs Island Pk 2. Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) in the amounts identified in Appendix B to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Controller.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee approve the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) in the amounts identified in Appendix A. 2.The General Government and Licensing Committee approve the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) in the amounts identified in Appendix B.
GL17.3adopted
This report provides information on the status of Payments in Lieu of Taxes requested from federal, provincial and municipal properties, and identifies payments in lieu of taxes payments from all levels of government that remain outstanding as at December 31, 2019. The status of outstanding payments in lieu of taxes is reported to Council annually in accordance with a recommendation from the Auditor General in 2015. Payments in Lieu of Taxes are voluntary payments made to the City of Toronto by the federal, provincial and municipal governments and agencies to compensate the City for municipal services it delivers to their properties. In most cases, government agencies pay the full amount of Payments in Lieu of Taxes that the City requests. There may, however, be outstanding Payments in Lieu of Taxes amounts requested from federal, provincial or municipal bodies that the Controller has concluded, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to be uncollectible. In these cases, the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control) provides authority to the Controller, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to adjust for accounting purposes any outstanding receivables in respect of Payments in Lieu of Taxes that have been determined unlikely to be paid. No Payments in Lieu of Taxes receivables are being recommended for adjustment/write-off at this time.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (October 19, 2020) from the Controller for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
GL17.4adopted
This report provides a summary of the key activities and initiatives, and performance indicators for the Accounting Services and Purchasing and Materials Management Divisions for the year ending December 31, 2019, with prior year comparatives, where applicable.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (October 19, 2020) from the Controller for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL17.5adopted
Non-Competitive Procurement Activities - 2019 Annual Report
This report informs the General Government and Licensing Committee of the non-competitive purchasing activity valued at $3,000 and above for City Divisions in 2019. Non-competitive purchasing activity for the Offices of the Auditor General, Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman are not included as part of this report. These offices are audited separately by external auditors and reported on separately. In 2019, the value of all non-competitive purchases for the City totalled $119.7 million, which represents 4 percent (compared with 4.3 percent in 2018) of the City's total purchases of approximately $2.9 billion. The number of non-competitive purchases in 2019 is 4.5 percent of the total purchases (compared with 4.2 percent in 2018). Non-competitive purchases for compatibility, emergency and exclusive rights accounted for 73 percent of the total non-competitive procurement, compared to emergency and exclusive rights scenarios which accounted for 73.5 percent in 2018.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (October 19, 2020) from the Controller for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL17.6adopted
This report seeks Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary by-laws to designate portions of four properties leased to the City of Toronto for use as City Councillors' constituency offices as Municipal Capital Facilities and to provide an exemption for municipal taxes and education taxes. The municipal capital facility agreements authorized by the by-laws will provide exemptions for approximately 3,705 square feet of combined space. The four properties and their respective square footages are provided below. Property Address Ward Size (square feet) 1240 Bloor Street West 9 - Davenport 800 2800 Keele Street 6 - York Centre 893 2141 Kipling Avenue 1 - Etobicoke North 1,062 2118 Danforth Avenue 19 - Beaches - East York 950 Total 3,705
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the four properties with whom Corporate Real Estate Management has a lease on behalf of the City Councillors (the "Leased Premises"), with respect to approximately 3,705 square feet of combined space, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used by Council located at: 1. 1240 Bloor Street West (Ward 9 - Davenport); 2. 2800 Keele Street (Ward 6 - York Centre); 3. 2141 Kipling Avenue (Ward 1 - Etobicoke North); and 4. 2118 Danforth Avenue (Ward 19 - Beaches-East York); and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the four properties with whom Corporate Real Estate Management has a lease on behalf of the City Councillors (the "Leased Premises"), with respect to approximately 3,705 square feet of combined space, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used by Council located at: i. 1240 Bloor Street West (Ward 9 - Davenport); ii. 2800 Keele Street (Ward 6 - York Centre); iii. 2141 Kipling Avenue (Ward 1 - Etobicoke North); and iv. 2118 Danforth Avenue (Ward 19 - Beaches-East York); b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: (1) the commencement date of the Lease, (2) the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into, and (3) the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
GL17.7adopted
Toronto Licensing Tribunal 2019 Annual Report and Update on 2018 Recommendations
In accordance with the Relationship Framework approved by City Council for the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, the Chair's 2019 Annual Report is being communicated to the General Government and Licensing Committee for information. This report also responds to General Government and Licensing Committee's direction through Item GL8.18 to report back in 2020 on any recommended changes to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal's hearing processes, policies, or procedures arising from the Chair's 2018 Annual Report. Actions taken by staff related to the five (5) recommendations from the 2018 Annual Report are described in the comments section. The Toronto Licensing Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body comprised of seven residents appointed by City Council for a four-year term. The tribunal receives administrative support from the City of Toronto's Court Services Division. The Toronto Licensing Tribunal makes decisions about business licensing matters that are brought forward by Municipal Licensing and Standards or at the request of a licensee or applicant, in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, and Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire. In 2019, the Toronto Licensing Tribunal processed 155 case files. The tribunal scheduled 225 appearances before a hearing panel. There were 51 hearing dates, including 4 special hearing dates and one-motion hearing. In addition, there were 33 pre-hearing dates. These resulted in 162 meetings between a holder or an applicant and Municipal Licensing and Standards. As indicated in the Toronto Municipal Code and the Relationship Framework for the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, the Annual Report contains recommendations of the Chair for improvements or changes to the tribunal's policies and procedures.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (October 19, 2020) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Director, Court Services and the Toronto Licensing Tribunal Chair's 2019 Annual Report, in Attachment 1 to the the report (October 19, 2020) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Director, Court Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Director, Court Services recommend that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report and the Toronto Licensing Tribunal Chair's 2019 Annual Report, as contained in Attachment 1, for information.
GL17.8adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6049430 issued to 373044 Ontario Limited, Trans Canada Construction, as a result of Request for Tender, Ariba Document Number 1790457191 for the provision of full construction services for the Mary McCormick State of Good Repair Improvements Project. The total Purchase Order Amendment being requested is for an additional amount of $513,288 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($522,322 net of HST recoveries). The requested amount is required to address the following unforeseen site conditions that had occurred during construction: the replacement of the change room ceilings and associated components, the repair and replacement of existing pipe penetrations to the pool and pool wall, additional above ceiling fire protection measures required by the Toronto Buildings department, additional wiring for roof top units and condensers, additional drainage improvements for the pool lift, and additional storage measures to expedite partial occupancy of phase one. These additional works are needed to improve the overall state of good repair of the Mary McCormick Recreation Centre.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorized an amendment to Purchase Order Number 6049430, issued to 373044 Ontario Limited, Trans Canada Construction for the provision of full construction services by an additional amount of $513,288 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($522,322 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,191,018 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,247,180 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,704,307 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($ 3,769,503 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), in accordance with the requirements set out in Request for Tender, Ariba Document Number 1790457191.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control) grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6049430, issued to 373044 Ontario Limited, Trans Canada Construction for the provision of full construction services by an additional amount of $513,288 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($522,322 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,191,018 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,247,180 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,704,307 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($ 3,769,503 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), in accordance with the requirements set out in Request for Tender, Ariba Document Number 1790457191.
GL17.9adopted
The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to enter into a new sublease agreement with Canadian Mothercraft Society for a ten (10) year term for approximately 5,716 square feet of interior space and 2,734 square feet of exterior space directly adjacent to the interior space for a non-profit child care facility, on the ground floor of the building located at 45 Dunfield Avenue (now 44 Lillian Street), Toronto, Ontario, for nominal consideration.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize a new sublease agreement with Canadian Mothercraft Society for a term of ten (10) years with an option to extend for a further ten (10) years for nominal consideration, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete all relevant agreements, and all documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, and amend the respective commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or designate, may from time to time, determine. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to execute such documents required to complete the relevant sublease agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services, recommend that: 1. City Council authorize a new sublease agreement with Canadian Mothercraft Society for a term of ten (10) years with an option to extend for a further ten (10) years for nominal consideration, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete all relevant agreements, and all documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, and amend the respective commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or its designate, may from time to time, determine. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to execute such documents required to complete the relevant sublease agreements.
GL17.10forwarded without recommendation
Proposed Sale of Surplus City-owned Public Lane Known as Brigden Place
This report requests City Council authority to accept the offer to purchase from Richmond GP INC., as general partner for and on behalf of, Richmond Residential Limited Partnership (the "Developer") for the proposed sale of the public lane known as Brigden Place, located east of Ontario Street and south of Queen Street East, as shown in Appendix A. This proposed sale facilitates a development project that borders Queen Street East, Ontario Street, Richmond Street East and McFarrens Lane. The report also seeks authority to provide public notice regarding a proposed by-law to permanently close Brigden Place (the "Lane") in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule A+, as requirements for the process to permanently close the Lane. On October 10, 2019, the Lane was declared surplus by way of Delegated Approval Form Number 2019-252, conditional on City Council approving the permanent closure of the Lane, with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of inviting an offer to purchase the Lane from the Developer.
The General Government and Licensing Committee submits this item without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto (the "City") to accept the offer to purchase from Richmond GP INC., as general partner for and on behalf of, Richmond Residential Limited Partnership, for the sale of the public lane known as Brigden Place, in the amount of $12,039,000, plus Harmonized Sales Tax and other applicable taxes and fees, substantially on the terms set out in Appendix B and on such further and amended terms as may be acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct proceeds of sale in the amount of $12,039,000 (exclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and other applicable taxes), less portion of the proceeds of closing directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction and closing costs and usual adjustments, be contributed to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012). 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to permanently close the public lane known as Brigden Place in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Toronto and East York Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed by-law. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Lane prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule A+ activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notices page of the City's Website for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Lane will be considered. 5. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing recommendations.
GL17.11amended
Access and Waiting Areas at City Hall for People with Disabilities - Update
At its meeting on September 24, 2020, the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee considered Item DI10.2, Access and Waiting Areas at City Hall for People with Disabilities - Update.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to hold public consultations with specific outreach to people with disabilities regarding decisions on any proposed public safety and security measures at City facilities that would impact access and accessibility, including changes to any waiting areas or bus shelters at City Hall or other locations that are used by Toronto Transit Commission Wheel-Trans or other customers with disabilities, and report back to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee in the first quarter of 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to hold public consultations with specific outreach to people with disabilities regarding decisions on any proposed public safety and security measures at City facilities that would impact access and accessibility and report back to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee in the first quarter of 2021. 2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to hold public consultations with people with disabilities to seek feedback on how to improve the safety and accessibility of the small outdoor shelter at the Bay Street entrance near City Hall and to make a presentation to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee to seek feedback on the findings of said public consultations.
GL17.12adopted
Transaction Update of City-owned 50 Cumberland Street/37 Yorkville Avenue (Municipal Car Park 15)
The sale of the upper strata portion of City-owned 50 Cumberland Street/37 Yorkville Avenue by Toronto Parking Authority was completed on December 18, 2015. As part of the sale, the purchaser is required to construct at its sole cost and expense, a replacement public parking garage of approximately 800 spaces and not less than 790 spaces within the lower strata portion retained in City ownership, to be operated by Toronto Parking Authority. Construction commenced shortly after November 2018, to be completed within 30 months. In March 2020, Toronto Parking Authority was notified of insolvency proceedings, and by a Court Order dated March 30, 2020, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (the "Receiver") was appointed receiver and manager of the assets of 33 Yorkville Residences Inc. The Receiver has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale to sell the property and has requested Toronto Parking Authority / City consent for assignment of the agreements which secure the public parking garage construction obligation (the "Toronto Parking Authority Agreements") to the successful proponent. The successful proponent has also requested amendments to the Toronto Parking Authority Agreements, which fall outside the approval authority that has been delegated to City staff. Confidential Attachment 1 contains information relating to legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding potential next steps.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority and the City Solicitor, as amended by the Board in closed session and outlined in the confidential letter (October 15, 2020) from the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to potential litigation involving the Toronto Parking Authority and the City of Toronto and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority and the City Solicitor, as amended by the Board in closed session and contained in the confidential letter (October 15, 2020) from the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to potential litigation involving the Toronto Parking Authority and the City of Toronto and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.