General Government and Licensing Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 17 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.
GL2.1amended
Rob Meikle, Chief Information Officer, will give a presentation on Delivering Digital Government.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Requested that the presentation (March 5, 2019) from Rob Meikle, Chief Information Officer, on Information and Technology - Delivering Digital Government, be distributed to all Members of Council for their information.
GL2.2amended
Apportionment of Property Taxes - March 5, 2019 Hearing
This report deals with 14 apportionment applications made by, or to, the Treasurer pursuant to Section 322 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 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 March 5, 2019 General Government and Licensing Committee Hearing.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Approved the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts outlined in Appendix A and Appendix B to the report (February 15, 2019) from the Interim Controller, under the columns entitled "Apportioned Tax" and "Apportioned Phase In/Capping," excluding the following application in Appendix A: Original Roll Number Original Property Address Tax Year Ward Number 1908-04-3-070-01800 21 Marquette Avenue 2018 15
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee approve the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts identified in Appendix A and Appendix B, under the columns entitled "Apportioned Tax" and "Apportioned Phase In/Capping."
GL2.3amended
Cancellation, Reduction, or Refund of Property Taxes - March 5, 2019 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 (COTA). 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 COTA, 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 applicants and/or property owners may appear or make representations regarding the tax 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 General Government and Licensing Committee Hearing on March 5, 2019.
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) outlined in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix A to the report (February 15, 2019) from the Interim Controller, excluding the following applications: Ward Number Appeal Number Property Address 14 20180900 429 Danforth Avenue 11 20180414 420 Yonge Street 21 20180756 20 Ivordale Crescent 21 20180695 1467 Bathurst Street 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) outlined in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix B to the report (February 15, 2019) from the Interim Controller.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim 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) identified in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as 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) identified in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix B.
GL2.4referred
Amendment to Purchase Order Number 6044338 for Toronto City Hall Building Envelope Improvements
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6044338 issued following award of Tender Number 300-2016 to Phoenix Restoration for building envelope improvements on the first, second, and third floors of City Hall, including the Council Chamber. The total Purchase Order Amendment being requested is for an additional amount of $2,590,993, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,636,594 net of HST recoveries). The original project scope of work incorporated stakeholder requirements and site conditions identified through consultation and due diligence conducted prior to contract award, including a review of building drawings and investigative openings to confirm construction details and ascertain site conditions. The requested amendment addresses work that was added to the current project to realize efficiencies and avoid costs or disruptions associated with re-tendering and remobilizing construction in the future, as well as changes to the original scope of work necessary to meet heritage or code requirements. These added items and project modifications provide important benefits to the City, including enhanced security for City Hall occupants, mitigation of disruptions to Council Chamber operations, and preservation of the heritage nature of the building. The requested amendment is also required to address costs to remediate concealed site conditions attributable to the age of the building and the original construction methods and materials, including additional asbestos, salt corrosion, and curtain wall characteristics not identified during the due diligence process. If not completed as part of the current project, this remedial work would have been required prior to completing curtain wall improvements at a later date. This work also supports ongoing efforts to manage asbestos and other designated substances to ensure the safety of building occupants. To address scope changes and the remediation of concealed site conditions, the project has been extended to October 2019. Therefore, the contract value must be increased to accommodate increases in the cost of labour, materials, and project administration. Once completed, this project is expected to reduce maintenance requirements in the future, improve the air sealing of the building and increase its energy efficiency, and more effectively dampen noise from Nathan Phillips Square and adjacent areas.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Referred the item to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, with a request to review the project's evaluation and to report back to the General Government and Licensing Committee at its meeting on April 1, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Facilities Management, and the Chief Purchasing Officer 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 By-law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6044338 issued to Phoenix Restoration for the scope changes requested by Heritage Preservation Services, Corporate Security, and Facilities Operations, additional work related to the unforeseen conditions, and cost increases associated with project delays by an additional amount of $2,590,993 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,636,594 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $5,753,700 to $8,344,693 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,491,560 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GL2.5adopted
Amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47020391 with TBM Service Group Inc. for Custodial Services
The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47020391 awarded to TBM Service Group Inc. (TBM) as a result of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 0203-16-0091 for the supply of all labour, materials, and equipment necessary to provide custodial services at various locations. The total Purchase Order Amendment being requested is for an additional amount of $1,974,716 ($2,009,470 net of HST recoveries) for the current option period (February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020). The requested amendment will ensure that the current option period has sufficient value to account for the factors addressed in the February 2018 amendment (2018.GM25.9), including 1) changes in locations from the original scope of the contract, 2) phasing in of service level changes to a standard service level, and 3) Bill 148 (minimum wage increase), thereby allowing for continuity of service delivery at facilities on this contract. In addition, the amendment will allow for services to be provided at new facilities, if required, under the same terms and conditions as the existing facilities serviced by this contract. In 2019, Facilities Management will continue to work with client divisions to phase in the baseline custodial standard. Moving forward, there are further opportunities to consolidate contracts and standardize custodial services across the portfolio in an effort to maximize value and ensure a consistent quality of service. In 2019 and through to early 2020, Facilities Management will be developing and awarding a new Request for Proposal for custodial services in an attempt to further consolidate existing custodial contracts, refine requirements, address remaining recommendations from the Auditor General reports of 2016, and realize additional benefits.
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 By-law), granted authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47020391 issued to TBM Service Group Inc. for the supply of all labour, materials, and equipment necessary to provide custodial services required for various Facilities Management Division and City locations by the additional amount of $1,974,716 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,009,470 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the current option period (February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020), revising the current value from $16,836,217 to $18,810,933 net of all applicable taxes and charges as per the original terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Facilities Management, and the Chief Purchasing Officer 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 By-law), grant authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47020391 issued to TBM Service Group Inc. for the supply of all labour, materials, and equipment necessary to provide custodial services required for various Facilities Management Division and City locations by the additional amount of $1,974,716 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,009,470 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the current option period (February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020), revising the current value from $16,836,217 to $18,810,933 net of applicable taxes and charges as per the original terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal.
GL2.6adopted
Amendment to Purchase Order Number 6045014 - Ramsden Park Revitalization Phase 2
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6045014 issued following award of Tender Number 23-2017 to Mopal Construction Ltd. for carrying out the construction associated with Phase 2 Ramsden Park Revitalization. The total Purchase Order Amendment being requested is for an additional amount of $713,914.69 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($726,479.59 net of HST recoveries). This amendment is required to implement the recommendation of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee to redesign the integral staircase and ramp to be a separate ramp and staircase with continuous railings. Funds have been identified in the Interim Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan.
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 By-law), granted authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6045014 issued to Mopal Construction Ltd. to carry out the necessary construction work at Ramsden Park to implement the recommendation of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Tender Number 23-2017, by an additional amount of $713,914.69 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($726,479.59 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,427,825 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,488,154.72 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $4,141,739.69 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,214,634.31 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Purchasing Officer 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 By-law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6045014 issued to Mopal Construction Ltd. to carry out the necessary construction work at Ramsden Park to implement the recommendation of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, in accordance with the requirements of Tender Number 23-2017, by an additional amount of $713,914.69 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($726,479.59 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,427,825 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,488,154.72 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $4,141,739.69 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,214,634.31 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GL2.7adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6044203, issued to Concept Naval Experts Maritimes Inc. (Concept Naval), to provide additional design and construction support services for the delivery of a new Toronto ferry or ferries, as part of the City's ferry replacement project. The value of the amendment is $767,364 ($780,870 net of HST recoveries), for a total potential contract, including all options, of $2,041,720.
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 By-law), granted authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6044203 with Concept Naval Experts Maritimes Inc. to provide additional design and construction support services for the delivery of a new Toronto ferry or ferries in the amount of $767,364 ($780,870 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the Purchase Order value from $1,274,356 to $2,041,720 ($2,077,654 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extending the agreement term to expire December 31, 2022 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Purchasing Officer, 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 By-law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6044203 with Concept Naval Experts Maritimes Inc. to provide additional design and construction support services for the delivery of a new Toronto ferry or ferries in the amount of $767,364 ($780,870 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the Purchase Order value from $1,274,356 to $2,041,720 ($2,077,654 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extend the agreement term to expire December 31, 2022 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GL2.8adopted
Amendment to Purchase Order Number 6047367 with Deloitte LLP
The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend and increase the existing Purchase Order Number 6047367 with Deloitte LLP (Deloitte) by the amount of $1,526,400 net of HST recoveries, increasing the total contract amount from $587,969 to $2,144,369 net of HST recoveries, as it relates to the Phase 1 implementation services of the Enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution. Purchase Order Number 6047367 was awarded under Request for Proposal Number 3407-17-0066 to implement Enterprise CRM Phase 1. Phase 1, which launched in December 2018, enabled customers to book appointments for select residential and non-residential Toronto Water services via the City's online self-serve portal or by calling 311 Toronto, improving the overall customer experience. Included in this phase was the intake of noise complaints from citizens through online and 311 Toronto as part of the Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) integrated online service strategy. During the CRM Phase 1 discovery and scoping exercise, the project team identified opportunities to realize operational efficiencies and solution rationalization by further implementing not only the intake of complaints, but the entire end-to-end noise complaint service request process on the City's enterprise CRM (Salesforce) platform. This approach accelerates the rationalization of MLS's current back-end systems to improve citizens' customer experience and remove existing business continuity risks related to outdated and aging legacy applications, while it also allows the City to validate solution benefits for the back-office before making further investments related to overall licensing and enforcement needs. Additionally, the movement to a single platform provides a more comprehensive end-to-end view of service requests related to noise complaints, including investigation and violation history, location information, and overall progress status. It also provides more flexibility and can easily accommodate changes in short order, such as By-law changes and notification template updates.
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 By-law), granted authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6047367 and authorized the Chief Information Officer to negotiate and execute an amending agreement with Deloitte LLP and increase the value of the contract by $1,500,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the Purchase Order from $577,800 to $2,077,800, excluding all taxes and charges, under the same pricing, terms, and conditions of the existing agreement and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Purchasing Officer 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 By-law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6047367 and authorize the Chief Information Officer to negotiate and execute an amending agreement with Deloitte LLP and increase the value of the contract by $1,500,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the Purchase Order from $577,800 to $2,077,800, excluding all taxes and charges, under the same pricing, terms, and conditions of the existing agreement and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GL2.9adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend and increase Blanket Contract Number 47019536 with ONX Enterprise Solutions Ltd. for the supply of Intel servers and related equipment for various City of Toronto programs, as required, by the amount of $3,000,000 net of HST ($3,052,800 net of HST recoveries). The total contract amount will increase from $6,551,129 to $9,551,129, net of HST ($9,719,229 net of HST recoveries).
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 By-law), granted authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47019536 issued to ONX Enterprise Solutions Ltd. for Intel servers and related equipment by an additional amount of $3,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,052,800 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current contract value from $6,551,129 to $9,551,129 net of all applicable taxes and charges, as per the original terms, conditions, and discounts set out in Request for Quotation Number 3405-15-3129.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Purchasing Officer 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 By-law), grant authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47019536 issued to ONX Enterprise Solutions Ltd. for Intel servers and related equipment by an additional amount of $3,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,052,800 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current contract value from $6,551,129 to $9,551,129 net of applicable taxes and charges, as per the original terms, conditions, and discounts set out in Request for Quotation Number 3405-15-3129.
GL2.10amended
The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Request for Supplier Qualifications Number 9134-18-7160 for insurance claim defence legal services to supplement internal City Legal Services for the contract term of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024, and to recommend entering into retention agreements with the nine highest scoring law firms. The estimated costs identified in this report represent legal fees for insurance claim defence services. The estimated costs are not claim payments made to settle claims.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, to enter into retention agreements for a period of five years from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024 with the following recommended nine law firms having achieved the highest overall evaluation scores meeting all of the requirements that are consistent with the terms, conditions, and hourly rates of Request for Supplier Qualifications submissions which will also include insurance litigation files which were opened, but not resolved, prior to the March 31, 2019 contract expiry date, such agreements to be in a form and content that is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, and the City Solicitor: a. Boghosian + Allen LLP; b. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; c. Clyde & Co. LLP; d. Forbes Chochla LLP; e. Gowlings WLG; f. Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP; g. Lerners LLP; h. Loopstra Nixon LLP; and i. Shibley Righton LLP.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Finance, the Chief Purchasing Officer, and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, to enter into retention agreements for a period of five years from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024 with the following recommended nine law firms having achieved the highest overall evaluation scores meeting all the requirements that are consistent with the terms, conditions, and hourly rates of Request for Supplier Qualifications submissions which will also include insurance litigation files which were opened, but not resolved, prior to the March 31, 2019 contract expiry date, such agreements to be in a form and content that is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Finance, and the City Solicitor: a. Boghosian + Allen LLP; b. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; c. Clyde & Co. LLP; d. Forbes Chochla LLP; e. Gowlings WLG; f. Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP; g. Lerners LLP; h. Loopstra Nixon LLP; and i. Shibley Righton LLP.
GL2.11adopted
This report advises on the results of Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 9138-18-7006 for the provision of collection agency services to support the collection of defaulted fines under the Provincial Offences Act (POA) and seeks approval of the collection rates under the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Existing contracts expire on March 31st, 2019 and new contracts are required in order to continue service. Staff are requesting authority to negotiate and enter into agreements with eleven recommended Proponents in accordance with the terms in the RFP, as listed in Attachment 1. This report also proposes that City Council approve an average commission rate, plus non-recoverable tax, for First Assignment, Second Assignment, and Third Assignment Accounts. This will ensure that an equal commission rate is applied to City debtors with defaulted POA fines based on assignment category. Finally, this report seeks authority to permit collection agencies that pursue defaulted POA fines to have expanded hours for debtor contact, in accordance with the Provincial Regulation. These hours differ from the City approved policy for Use of Collection Agencies to Collect Parking Fines. It will allow collection agencies to contact debtors by phone between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. This will provide the successful Proponents with an enhanced tool for collecting defaulted POA fines that are owed to the City.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Director, Court Services, to negotiate and enter into the agreements, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (February 19, 2019) from the Chief Purchasing Officer and the Director, Court Services, authorizing the successful Proponents to be compensated at the commission rates set out in their respective proposals, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Court Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council permit collection agencies to contact debtors during the hours set out in Subsection 22(6) of R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 74: General under the Collection and Debt Settlement Services Act in order to provide the successful Proponents with an enhanced tool to collect defaulted Provincial Offences Act fines that are owed to the City of Toronto. 3. City Council grant authority to the Director, Court Services, to apply an average commission rate, plus non-recoverable tax, in each category to be charged to the debtor for defaulted Provincial Offences Act fines that are owed to the City to be set at 14.5 percent for First Assignment Accounts, 22.37 percent for Second Assignment Accounts, and 31.55 percent for Third Assignment Accounts. 4. City Council deem the approval of the collection agency rates set out in Recommendations 1 and 3 to the report (February 19, 2019) from the Chief Purchasing Officer and the Director, Court Services, to be the City's approval for the purposes of Subsection 165(9) of the Provincial Offences Act and Section 240 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Purchasing Officer and the Director, Court Services recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Director, Court Services, to negotiate and enter into the agreements, as outlined in Attachment 1, authorizing the successful Proponents to be compensated at the commission rates set out in their respective proposals, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Court Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council permit Collection Agencies to contact debtors during the hours set out in Subsection 22(6) of R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 74: General under the Collection and Debt Settlement Services Act in order to provide the successful Proponents with an enhanced tool to collect defaulted Provincial Offences Act fines that are owed to the City. 3. City Council grant authority to the Director, Court Services, to apply an average commission rate, plus non-recoverable tax, in each category to be charged to the debtor for defaulted Provincial Offences Act fines that are owed to the City to be set at 14.5 percent for First Assignment Accounts, 22.37 percent for Second Assignment Accounts, and 31.55 percent for Third Assignment Accounts. 4. City Council deem the approval of the collection agency rates set out in Recommendations 1 and 3 to be the City's approval for the purposes of Subsection 165(9) of the Provincial Offences Act and Section 240 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
GL2.12adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise the General Government and Licensing Committee of the following: - Contracts valued over $20 million awarded by the Bid Award Panel during the 2018 Election Period, in accordance with Section 195-8.3A(2) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing); and - Contract amendments above $500,000 up to $1 million and non-competitive contracts up to $1 million approved by the City Manager, in accordance with the delegation of authority from City Council report EX36.4 adopted on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 30, 2018.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (January 29, 2019) from the Chief Purchasing Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Purchasing Officer recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL2.13adopted
Expropriation of Condominium Units - 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6
This report provides City Council with a copy of the Inquiry Officer Report dated January 7, 2019 and received on January 9, 2019, attached as Appendix A (the Report), and seeks authority to expropriate two residential condominium units at 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6 (the Properties) required for the construction and development of a new library and community facility on Dawes Road. The existing library branch at 416 Dawes Road is insufficient to serve the needs of the community. The condominium building containing the library branch is also at the end of its useful life. Through negotiated agreements, the City acquired six of the eight existing residential condominium units, with the goal of constructing an improved facility on the property. Expropriation of the remaining two units is necessary for the project. The Inquiry Officer concluded that the proposed expropriation is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary. To comply with the legislative requirements of the Expropriations Act, this report must be considered by Council at its meeting of March 27th and 28th, 2019. This report also seeks authorization for the City to serve Notices and make an Offer of Compensation in accordance with the Expropriations Act.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the Inquiry Officer Report outlined in Appendix A to the report (February 8, 2019) from the Acting Director, Real Estate Services. 2. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, as outlined in Appendix B to the report (February 8, 2019) from the Acting Director, Real Estate Services, for municipal purposes, including the construction and development of a new library and community facility. 3. City Council authorize payment of the applicable costs arising from the Inquiry to the owners of 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, in accordance with the Expropriations Act. 4. City Council, as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including, but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election, and Notices of Possession, as may be required. 5. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Real Estate Services, to obtain an appraisal report to value 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, and to prepare and serve an Offer of Compensation on all registered owners of 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, at the appraised value, all in accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act. 6. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Real Estate Services, to sign the Offer of Compensation for 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, on behalf of the City of Toronto. 7. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 8, 2019) from the Acting Director, Real Estate Services, once there has been a final determination of all claims and compensation payable for 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, by arbitration, appeal, or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Real Estate Services recommends that: 1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the Inquiry Officer Report attached as Appendix A. 2. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, as set out in Appendix B, for municipal purposes, including the construction and development of a new library and community facility. 3. City Council authorize payment of the applicable costs arising from the Inquiry to the owners of 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, in accordance with the Expropriations Act. 4. City Council, as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including, but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election, and Notices of Possession, as may be required. 5. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Real Estate Services, to obtain an appraisal report to value 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, and to prepare and serve an Offer of Compensation on all registered owners of 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, at the appraised value, all in accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act. 6. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Real Estate Services, to sign the Offer of Compensation for 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6, on behalf of the City. 7. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 once there has been a final determination of all claims and compensation payable for 414 Dawes Road, Units 1 and 6 by arbitration, appeal, or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
GL2.14referred
250 Year Old Oak Tree - 76 Coral Gable Drive
The purpose of this report is to advise City Council of the results of the negotiations between the owner of 76 Coral Gable Drive and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, for the aforementioned property. City Council, at its meeting on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 30, 2018, authorized the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to negotiate the acquisition of 76 Coral Gable Drive, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Toronto Office of Partnerships.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Referred the item to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, with a request to continue to negotiate the acquisition of 76 Coral Gable Drive and to report back to the General Government and Licensing Committee at its meeting on April 23, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Real Estate Services recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL2.15adopted
Request for Report on the Feasibility of Changing the City of Toronto's Policy on Statutory Holidays
City Council, on January 30 and 31, 2019, referred Member Motion MM2.7 to the General Government and Licensing Committee. The City of Toronto has been voted as one of the ten best cities to live in the world. Toronto is Canada's largest City with over 2.9 million residents with various ethnic beliefs and religious practices. To be truly considered multicultural, our City's policies and practices have to reflect these norms. This motion is asking for a report on the feasibility of changing the City's policies on religious observances so that they are representative of our rich and diverse multicultural population.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, People, Equity and Human Rights, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report back to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the second quarter of 2019 on the feasibility of allowing City staff whose religious holidays do not fall on statutory holidays to take their religious holidays off as paid time off work without using sick days, vacation days, or lieu time.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, People, Equity and Human Rights, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the second quarter of 2019 on the feasibility of allowing City staff whose religious holidays do not fall on statutory holidays to take their religious holidays off as paid time off work without using sick days, vacation days, or lieu time.
GL2.16referred
Enhancing Customer Service by Reviving Permit Parking Renewals at the East York Civic Centre
Many residents, especially those in East York and East Toronto, would like to once again be allowed to renew on-street parking permits at the East York Civic Centre. Both Permit Parking staff at Toronto City Hall and my office regularly receive complaints from residents who have been inconvenienced and are upset with the decision to end the service at the East York Civic Centre. East York residents have tremendous pride in their borough and the Civic Centre is at the heart of the community. It was only natural that, for many years after amalgamation, the East York Civic Centre carried on providing services such as Parking Permit renewal. Restoring permit renewal service would entail minimal expense to the City, as staff would only be needed on the handful of days each year when permits are renewed. In the lead-up to amalgamation, there was an unspoken promise that changes to the services and way of life in the former municipalities would be kept to a minimum. Only those reforms that resulted in important savings - which is clearly not the case here - would be implemented. As well, under the new 25-ward model, there was not to be any reduction in service to the public. With this in mind, please review the decision to terminate a service which has served the community well for so many years.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Referred the item to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, with a request to review options to restore the in-person Permit Parking Renewal Service at the East York Civic Centre and to report back to the General Government and Licensing Committee at its meeting on April 23, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to work with the requisite City Divisions to restore the in-person Permit Parking Renewal Service at the East York Civic Centre.
GL2.17adopted
The General Government and Licensing Committee will introduce and enact a Confirmatory Bill for this meeting.
The General Government and Licensing Committee passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 391-2019.