General Government and Licensing Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 20 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.
GL25.1adopted
Apportionment of Property Taxes - September 15, 2021 Hearing
This report deals with 7 apportionment applications made by or 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 September 15, 2021 General Government and Licensing Committee Hearing.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Approved the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts identified in Appendices A and B to the report (August 23, 2021) from the Controller, under the columns entitled Apportioned Tax and Apportioned Phase-in / Capping.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee approve the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts identified in Appendices A and B, under the columns entitled Apportioned Tax and Apportioned Phase-in / Capping.
GL25.2adopted
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes - September 15, 2021 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/apping amounts) in the amounts identified in Appendix A to the report (August 23, 2021) from the Controller. 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 (August 23, 2021) from the Controller.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. 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. 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.
GL25.3adopted
Largest Property Tax Debtors with Tax Arrears Greater than $500,000 as at June 30, 2021
This report provides information on property tax accounts with outstanding receivables of $500,000 or more as of June 30, 2021. The number of properties with outstanding receivable balances of $500,000 or more is 30, as compared to 31 reported as of December 31, 2020.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct that the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (August 23, 2021) from the Controller remain confidential in its entirety.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 3 remain confidential in its entirety.
GL25.4adopted
2020 Accounts Receivable Write-off Report
This report provides information on account receivable amounts written off as uncollectable in 2020 under delegated authority provided to the Controller. In 2020, after all appropriate and reasonable collection efforts were exhausted, recommendations and subsequent approval for write-offs were made by the Controller. The Controller approved write-offs of outstanding invoices for billable revenues totalling $432,701; $65,433 was the total write-off of individual amounts less than $50,000, while $367,268 was the total write-off of individual amounts between $50,000 and $500,000 recommended for write-off by the City Solicitor. Invoices included in these write-off totals excluded grants and billable revenues for Parking Tags, Taxes and Utilities, which are managed under a different process. In all cases, revenues were recorded when initially invoiced, but allowances for doubtful accounts were established annually resulting in no financial impact in the 2020 fiscal year. For the first time, this report includes the write-off of Provincial Offences Act fines deemed uncollectable. This action is consistent with City Council direction through the adoption of Item AU12.1 on May 22, 2018 stemming from the Auditor General report - Toronto Court Services: Collection of Provincial Offence Default Fines. Following internal actions by Court Services staff, and as a result of recommendations made by Legal Services, the Controller was requested to exercise his delegated authority and write-off amounts up to $500,000. Through delegated authority, the Controller has approved the write-off of 171,506 individual balances less than $500,000, totalling $20.6M. Balances owing were maintained in the provincially mandated case management system (Integrated Court Offence Network) for court offences. In all cases, no amounts were recovered since debtors were deceased, could not be located or exhaustive collection efforts proved futile. There is no financial impact in fiscal 2020 from these write-offs since balances are not recognized as revenue until paid or there is reasonable expectation of collection. In addition, the Controller is recommending that Council write-off eight cases totalling $8.8 million. Details related to these eight cases, along with actions taken by staff and Legal Services to collect the amounts, have been included in this report. Of the $29.4 million that has been either approved by the Controller or is being recommended to Council for write-off, $16.5 million pertain to offences that occurred prior to the transfer of provincial court administration to the City in 2002. All amounts greater than $500,000 that are being recommended to Council for write-off have offence dates prior to the transfer.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the write-off of Provincial Offences Act Fines Deemed Uncollectable above $500,000, as identified in Attachment 1 to the revised report (August 31, 2021) from the Controller.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. City Council approve the write-off of Provincial Offences Act Fines Deemed Uncollectable above $500,000, as identified in Attachment 1 to this report.
GL25.5adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Request for Proposals Number Doc 3029410232 for the provision of a Group Home and Auto Insurance Program to interested City employees, Council Members, employees of the City's agencies and corporations, and retirees on a voluntary basis. This report also requests authority to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the recommended supplier, The Personal Insurance Company, for a four and a half (4.5) year term. The agreement will provide revenues to the City to offset the costs of administering the program.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with The Personal Insurance Company, being the highest scoring supplier meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal Number Doc 3029410232 for the provision of a Group Home and Auto Insurance Program to interested City employees, Council Members, employees of the City's agencies and corporations, and retirees on a voluntary basis, for a period of four and a half (4.5) years from October 4, 2021 to March 31, 2026 based on the terms and conditions set out in the Request for Proposal and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with The Personal Insurance Company, being the highest scoring supplier meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal Number Doc 3029410232 for the provision of a Group Home and Auto Insurance Program to interested City employees, Council Members, employees of the City's agencies and corporations, and retirees on a voluntary basis, for a period of four and a half (4.5) years from October 4, 2021 to March 31, 2026 based on the terms and conditions set out in the Request for Proposal and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GL25.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Negotiated Request for Proposal Document Number 2738470765 for the provision of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Building Automation Systems maintenance services for various locations throughout the City of Toronto, and to request authority for the General Manager Parks Forestry and Recreation, General Manager, Children's Services, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, Chief Operating Officer - Development and General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to enter into agreements with the top-ranked Suppliers meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal. The consolidated cost of all awarding contracts to the three successful Suppliers over the award period of three (3) years with two (2) option years of (1+1) to the City of Toronto is $40,362,972 net of all taxes and inclusive of all contingencies ($41,073,361 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This Negotiated Request for Proposal was developed as a strategic sourcing initiative led by the Purchasing and Materials Management Division's Category Management and Strategic Sourcing unit working with Parks Forestry and Recreation, Children's Services, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, Economic Development and Culture, Solid Waste Management Services, Corporate Real Estate Management's team and Toronto Parking Authority. There are three components comprising this Negotiated Request for Proposal: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services Building Automation Systems Maintenance Services Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Capital Replacement Roster The third component of this Negotiated Request for Proposal (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Capital Replacement) will allow the City to establish a Roster with six (6) pre-qualified Vendors for future Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Capital Replacement solicitations. It is anticipated that having a Capital Replacement Roster of qualified Suppliers ready to undertake the work will reduce the overall time for delivery of second stage procurement solicitations. The Capital Replacement Roster will have a contract term of three (3) years with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the City. The pre-qualified Suppliers will be eligible to bid on and be considered for the award of the Work Assignment Agreements by the City of Toronto during the Term of the Roster. The Roster with the six (6) following Suppliers is established and this statement is added to the Staff report for information purposes only. Prequalified Suppliers for Roster for the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Capital Equipment - Ainsworth Incorporated - Ambient Mechanical Limited - Plan Group Incorporated - Regulvar Canada Incorporated - Smith and Long - Standard Mechanical Systems Limited As a result of this sourcing initiative for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Building Automation Systems maintenance services, the City will benefit from a standardized and flexible hybrid maintenance model comprising of both preventative and comprehensive maintenance services with standardized and competitive on-demand and ad-hoc rates across all participating City divisions and agency (Toronto Parking Authority). The new contracts will bring enhanced and best in class reporting and maintenance system (Computerized Maintenance Management System) which enables real time reporting access to City's staff and facilitates the processes of scheduling maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and assets. The improved reporting and tracking of service delivery will help the City to manage contracts and vendor performance effectively to ensure contract compliance. This is all expected to result in overall cost optimization and enhanced service levels. Participating Agencies named in this report (Toronto Parking Authority - Property Group B) will be seeking authority to award contract to Standard Mechanical Systems Limited for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services from their individual Board and will manage the subsequent contracts independently from the City.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorized the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Children's Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Operating Officer, Development and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into, and execute an agreement with Standard Mechanical Systems Limited based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal document number 2738470765 and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor being the top-ranked Supplier meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for Property Group A (Children Services, Parks Forestry and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Solid Waste Management Services), and Property Groups E and G (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for a period of three (3) years in the amount of $6,307,849 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($6,418,867 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods in the amount of $4,830,638 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies plus annual escalation adjustment of two (2) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($4,915,657 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award including optional years of $11,138,487 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($11,334,524 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 2. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorized the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Operating Officer, Development and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into, and execute an agreement with Ainsworth Inc. based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal document number 2738470765 being the top-ranked Supplier meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for Property Group C (Seniors Services and Long-Term Care), and Property Groups D and F (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services and Property Group H (Parks Forestry and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Solid Waste Management Services) and Property Group I (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Building Automation Systems maintenance services as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for a period of three (3) years in the amount of $16,510,353 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($16,800,935 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods in the amount of $12,197,630 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies plus annual escalation adjustment of two (2) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($12,412,308 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award including optional years of $28,707,983 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($29,213,243 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 3. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorized the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into, and execute an agreement with Ambient Mechanical Limited based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal document number 2738470765 being the top-ranked Supplier meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for Property Group H (Parks Forestry and Recreation), and Property Group I (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Building Automation Systems maintenance services as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for a period of three (3) years in the amount of $306,203 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($311,592 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods in the amount of $210,300 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies plus annual escalation adjustment of two (2) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($214,001 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award including optional years of $516,503 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($525,593 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, General Manager, Children's Services, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, Chief Operating Officer - Development and General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), grant authority to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, General Manager, Children's Services, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, Chief Operating Officer - Development and General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into, and execute an agreement with Standard Mechanical Systems Limited based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal document number 2738470765 and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor being the top-ranked Supplier meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for Property Group A (Children Services, Parks Forestry and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Solid Waste Management Services), and Property Groups E and G (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for a period of three (3) years in the amount of $6,307,849 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($6,418,867 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods in the amount of $4,830,638 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies plus annual escalation adjustment of two (2) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($4,915,657 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award including optional years of $11,138,487 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($11,334,524 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 2. General Government and Licensing Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), grant authority to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, General Manager, General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, Chief Operating Officer - Development and General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into, and execute an agreement with Ainsworth Inc. based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal document number 2738470765 being the top-ranked Supplier meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for Property Group C (Seniors Services and Long-Term Care), and Property Groups D and F (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services and Property Group H (Parks Forestry and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Solid Waste Management Services) and Property Group I (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Building Automation Systems maintenance services as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for a period of three (3) years in the amount of $16,510,353 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($16,800,935 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods in the amount of $12,197,630 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies plus annual escalation adjustment of two (2) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($12,412,308 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award including optional years of $28,707,983 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($29,213,243 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 3. The General Government and Licensing Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), grant authority to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into, and execute an agreement with Ambient Mechanical Limited based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal document number 2738470765 being the top-ranked Supplier meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for Property Group H (Parks Forestry and Recreation), and Property Group I (Corporate Real Estate Management) for the provision of Building Automation Systems maintenance services as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal for a period of three (3) years in the amount of $306,203 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($311,592 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods in the amount of $210,300 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies plus annual escalation adjustment of two (2) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($214,001 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award including optional years of $516,503 net of all taxes and charges and inclusive of all contingencies ($525,593 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GL25.7adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority for the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Darch Fire Incorporated ("Darch Fire") for the supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacture parts and warranties for Toronto Fire Services' Bronto and E-One model firefighting apparatus in the amount of $653,814, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($665,321, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a five (5) year period, commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2026. Darch Fire is the exclusive supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer heavy vehicle parts for Bronto and E-One in Ontario. In addition, this supplier provides exclusive warranty for these parts. Toronto Fire Services is seeking to set in place a five (5) year non-competitive contract with Darch Fire to ensure uninterrupted supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for Bronto and E-One front-line heavy fleet firefighting apparatus.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-7.3(D) of Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Darch Fire Incorporated for a five (5) year term, for the supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for Toronto Fire Services' Bronto and E-One model firefighting apparatus aerial devices in the amount of $653,814, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($665,321, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Emergency Management, Toronto Fire Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. City Council , in accordance with Section 195-7.3(D) of Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing) grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Darch Fire Incorporated for a five (5) year term, for the supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for Toronto Fire Services' Bronto and E-One model firefighting apparatus aerial devices in the amount of $653,814, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($665,321, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
GL25.8adopted
Toronto Employment and Social Services Lease at 111 Wellesley Street East
The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by The Minister of Government and Consumer Services, as Represented by Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (the "Tenant"), for the lease of approximately 7,085 square feet of dedicated space (the "Leased Premises") and the use of approximately 8,563 square feet of shared space (the "Tenant's portion of the Shared Facilities") within portions of the first, second, and third floors of the City-owned building at 111 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, totalling 15,648 square feet, for the purposes of co-locating Toronto Employment and Social Services and Ontario Disability Support Program for a term of ten (10) years with the option to extend for an additional five (5) years commencing September 1, 2018 (the "Lease"). Due to operational demands in 2018 and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic, staff were unable to move forward with the negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with the Tenant prior to the occupancy of Ontario Disability Support Program within the Leased Premises. As such, the Lease will be executed after the commencement date. The City completed renovations of 111 Wellesley Street East to accommodate the shared Toronto Employment and Social Services and Ontario Disability Support Program uses at this location and the Tenant has already fully paid its proportionate share of the renovation costs to the City. The Tenant has been occupying the Leased Premises since the summer of 2018. The rent and other terms and conditions of the Lease over the ten (10) year term reflect market conditions at the time of negotiations in 2018 according to market research and valuation conducted by Corporate Real Estate Management staff.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease (the "Lease") with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by The Minister of Government and Consumer Services, as Represented by Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (the "Tenant"), for a term of ten (10) years commencing September 1, 2018 with the option to extend for an additional five (5) years, for part of the City-owned building at 111 Wellesley Street East, substantially on the major terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, from time to time, to administer and manage the Lease, including the provision of any consent, approval, waiver, notice, and notice of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matter (including the content) to City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease (the "Lease") with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by The Minister of Government and Consumer Services, as Represented by Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (the "Tenant"), for a term of ten (10) years commencing September 1, 2018 with the option to extend for an additional five (5) years, for part of the City-owned building at 111 Wellesley Street East, substantially on the major terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A, including such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, from time to time, to administer and manage the Lease, including the provision of any consent, approval, waiver, notice, and notice of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matter (including the content) to City Council.
GL25.9adopted
Application for Approval to Expropriate, 11 Parliament Street - Stage 1
This report seeks authority for the City of Toronto to initiate expropriation proceedings for 11 Parliament Street (the "Property"). The acquisition of the Property is to facilitate, the eastward extension of Queens Quay East to Cherry Street and the reconstruction of the Queens Quay East and Parliament Street intersection to further the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, East Bayfront Precinct Plan and Keating Channel Precinct Plan. This is the first stage of the expropriation process. If the application for approval to expropriate is authorized by City Council, in its capacity as the Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, City staff will work with Waterfront Toronto to serve and publish a Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on all registered owners as set out in the Waterfront Expropriation Protocol. Registered owners are entitled to request a hearing in accordance with the Expropriations Act. If no inquiry is requested, City Council may approve the expropriation through a subsequent Stage 2 report. At that time, staff will report to City Council with further details on the anticipated costs, based on appraisals. If City Council adopts the Stage 2 report in its capacity as the Approving Authority, City staff will work with Waterfront Toronto to prepare and register an Expropriation Plan and to serve the Notices of Expropriation on the appropriate parties, in accordance with the Waterfront Expropriation Protocol. Statutory offers of compensation must be served before the City can take possession of the expropriated Property.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, as Approving Authority, authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to initiate expropriation proceedings, to acquire fee simple ownership of the entire property municipally known as 11 Parliament Street, legally described in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and shown on Appendix B to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to facilitate the eastward extension of Queens Quay East to Cherry Street and the reconstruction of the Queens Quay East and Parliament Street intersection to further implement the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, East Bayfront Precinct Plan and Keating Channel Precinct Plan. 2. City Council, as Approving Authority, direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the property municipally known as 11 Parliament Street, to forward any requests for hearing to the Chief Inquiry Officer, to attend any hearings in order to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Chief Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council, as Approving Authority, authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to initiate expropriation proceedings, to acquire fee simple ownership of the entire property municipally known as 11 Parliament Street, legally described in Appendix A and shown on Appendix B to facilitate the eastward extension of Queens Quay East to Cherry Street and the reconstruction of the Queens Quay East and Parliament Street intersection to further implement the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, East Bayfront Precinct Plan and Keating Channel Precinct Plan. 2. City Council, as Approving Authority, direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the property municipally known as 11 Parliament Street, to forward any requests for hearing to the Chief Inquiry Officer, to attend any hearings in order to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Chief Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for consideration.
GL25.10adopted
Application for Approval to Expropriate Part of 21 Quebec Avenue - Stage 1
This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for a permanent easement interest in part of the property municipally known as 21 Quebec Avenue for the purposes of the realignment of an existing sewer to facilitate the construction of two elevators at Toronto Transit Commission High Park Subway Station (the "Station") as part of the Easier Access Phase Three project (the "Project"). This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. City staff may report back to City Council with a Stage 2 report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of an expropriation plan, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act. Before the City can take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire a permanent easement interest in part of the property municipally known as 21 Quebec Avenue, as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and illustrated as Part 1 on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix B (the "Project Requirement") to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirement, for the purposes of realigning an existing sewer to facilitate the construction of elevators at Toronto Transit Commission High Park Subway Station. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Project Requirement, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire a permanent easement interest in part of the property municipally known as 21 Quebec Avenue, as set out in Appendix A and illustrated as Part 1 on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix B (the "Project Requirement"), and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirement, for the purposes of realigning an existing sewer to facilitate the construction of elevators at Toronto Transit Commission High Park Subway Station. 2. City Council grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Project Requirement, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
GL25.11withdrawn
This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for temporary and permanent interests in the properties municipally known as 39 Old Mill Road, 2662 Bloor Street West and 21 Old Mill Road (the "Project Requirements"), for the purpose of constructing elevators at Toronto Transit Commission Old Mill Subway Station (the "Station") as part of the Easier Access Phase III project (the "Project"). This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. City staff may report back to City Council with a Stage 2 Report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of expropriation plans, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act. Before the City can take possession of the expropriated Project Requirements, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.
The General Government and Licensing Committee withdrew the item from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire the temporary and permanent easement interests in part of the properties municipally known as 38 Old Mill Road and 2662 Bloor Street West, and temporary easement interest in part of the property municipally known as 21 Old Mill Road, as set out in Appendix A and as illustrated on the sketch attached as Appendix B, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements, for the purposes of constructing elevators at Toronto Transit Commission Old Mill Subway Station. 2. City Council grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
GL25.12adopted
As part of the Fire Ventilation Upgrade Project, of which the Second Exit Project (the "Project") is a component of, the Toronto Transit Commission needs to construct another exit at Summerhill Subway Station (the "Station") to provide a second means of entry and exit from the Station. This report seeks authority to acquire permanent and temporary easement property interests (collectively the "Lands") in order to construct a second exit at the Station. This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. City staff may report back to City Council with a Stage 2 Report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of expropriation plans, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act. Before the City can take possession of the expropriated project requirements, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of the Lands listed in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and shown on the draft Reference Plans attached as Appendix B and on the maps attached as Appendix C to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Lands for the purposes of constructing a second exit at Toronto Transit Commission Summerhill Station. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Lands, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of the Lands listed in Appendix A and shown on the draft Reference Plans attached as Appendix B and on the maps attached as Appendix C, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Lands for the purposes of constructing a second exit at Toronto Transit Commission Summerhill Station. 2. City Council grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Lands, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
GL25.13adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to commence expropriation proceedings to acquire permanent and temporary easement interests in the properties municipally known as 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Halford Avenue (collectively the "Project Requirements"). The acquisitions of these easements is essential to Transportation Services' reconstruction, maintenance and future repairs of a new retaining wall along the abutting public street (the "Project"). This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary. City staff may report back to City Council with a Stage 2 Report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of expropriation plans, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act. Before the City can take possession of the expropriated Project Requirements, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of the property interests listed in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and outlined in the easement drawings attached as Appendix B1 through B5 inclusive (collectively, the "Project Requirements") to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and City Council authorize the initiation of the expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements, for the purposes of the construction of a new retaining wall along a portion of Halford Avenue and works ancillary thereto (the "Project"). 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of the property interests listed in Appendix A and outlined in the easement drawings attached as Appendix B1 through B5 inclusive (collectively, the "Project Requirements") and authorize the initiation of the expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements, for the purposes of the construction of a new retaining wall along a portion of Halford Avenue and works ancillary thereto (the "Project"). 2. City Council grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Project Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
GL25.14adopted
Expropriation of a Portion of 50 Alma Avenue for the West Toronto Railpath - Stage 2
This report seeks: i) Approval from City Council as Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, to expropriate a fee simple interest and a temporary easement (the "Property Interests") over part of the property municipally known as 50 Alma Avenue (the "Property"); ii) Approval for the City, as Expropriating Authority under the Expropriations Act, to serve associated notices and make statutory Offers of Compensation in accordance with the Expropriations Act. The Property Interests are required for the purpose of constructing the West Toronto Railpath Extension, which will improve cyclist and pedestrian connectivity and safety in the area. This report relates to the second stage of the expropriation process. During the first stage and in accordance with the Expropriations Act, Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate were served on all applicable "registered owners", who had 30 days to request an inquiry into whether the proposed taking is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary. No requests were received within the 30 day period ending on August 28, 2021 and City Council may now approve the expropriation by this Stage 2 report. If authorized, the Expropriation Plans will be registered and associated notices served. Statutory Offers of Compensation must be served prior to the City taking possession of the expropriated properties.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, as the Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of the Property Interests as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and identified as Parts 1 and 2 shown on sketch number PS-2019-139, attached as Appendix B to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, for municipal purposes including for the West Toronto Railpath Extension project. 2. City Council authorize the City of Toronto, as the Expropriating Authority under the Expropriations Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, if amicable acquisitions of the Property Interests cannot be completed to accommodate the project timelines. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to prepare and serve Offers of Compensation in accordance with the requirements of the Expropriations Act, if amicable acquisitions of the Property Interests cannot be completed to accommodate the project timelines. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management once there has been a final determination of all claims for compensation payable to the property owners to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends that: 1. City Council, as the Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of the Property Interests as set out in Appendix A and identified as Parts 1 and 2 shown on sketch number PS-2019-139, attached as Appendix B, for municipal purposes including for the West Toronto Railpath Extension project. 2. City Council authorize the City of Toronto, as the Expropriating Authority under the Expropriations Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, if amicable acquisitions of the Property Interests cannot be completed to accommodate the project timelines. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to prepare and serve Offers of Compensation in accordance with the requirements of the Expropriations Act, if amicable acquisitions of the Property Interests cannot be completed to accommodate the project timelines. 4. 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 for compensation payable to the property owners to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
GL25.15amended
Options to Address Outstanding Tax Arrears for the Greek Community of Toronto at 136 Sorauren Avenue
This report provides information with respect to outstanding property taxes on a property owned by the Greek Community of Toronto, located at 136 Sorauren Avenue. The Greek Community of Toronto has owned the property since 1961 and the property is exempt from taxation as a place of worship under Section 3(1) of the Assessment Act. In 2018, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation discovered that a commercial for-profit childcare centre was in operation within a portion of the church building and has been leased from the church since 2006. The childcare centre is a taxable facility and is therefore subject to taxation at commercial rates. As a result of the issuance of omitted assessment notices by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the taxable portion of the property has now been billed for property taxes for the 2016-2021 taxation years. To date, payment has not been made for the taxes owing and as a result, interest/penalty and fees have been applied.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommend that: 1. City Council approve payment of a one-time grant to the Greek Community of Toronto in the amount of approximately $85,217 to reflect what would have been billed for the 2016 and 2017 taxation years if the assessment was adjusted to reflect the correct square footage as well as an amount to offset the total of all interest, penalty and fees applied for 2016 to 2021, with such grant amount to be funded from the City's 2021 Tax Deficiency Account, subject to the following conditions: a. the Greek Community of Toronto make payment in full of all outstanding property taxes for the property located at 136 Sorauren Avenue (including all taxes payable on the portions of the property occupied by the commercial tenant) excluding any grants approved by Council; and b. the grant amount be applied directly to the property tax account to offset property taxes payable. 2. City Council deem the grant referred to in Part 1 above to be in the interest of the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL25.16adopted
Non-Union Separation Costs for 2020
This report provides information on non-union employee separation costs for 2020. In 2014, the City's Auditor General reviewed the City of Toronto's non-union employee separation costs. The review affirmed that separation costs had been awarded in accordance with City of Toronto policies, procedures, applicable legislation and jurisprudence. The Auditor General recommended that separation costs continue to be monitored and that the costs be reported out regularly. The City of Toronto has statutory and legal obligations to provide separation pay when the employment relationship is terminated by the City of Toronto without just cause. Administering separation payments for non-union employees whose employment is terminated without cause falls under the authority of the City Manager. The separation payment provided in each circumstance, is informed by both provincial legislation and the application of a number of factors that are consistently considered by the courts. The total number of exits in each of the reported years represents a very small percentage of the total number of non-union employees employed by the City of Toronto.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (August 31, 2021) from the Chief People Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief People Officer recommends that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL25.17adopted
Occupational Health and Safety Report - End of Year 2020
This report provides information on the status of the City's health and safety system, specifically performance for 2020 and actions and priorities to address identified hazards. There was a 9.7 percent increase in the number of lost time injuries in 2020 relative to 2019. This increase was primarily due to workplace exposures to COVID-19. There was a decrease in lost time injuries across all other categories primarily due to a delay in the resumption of services or decreased service delivery as a result of COVID-19. There was a 45.7 percent decrease in the number of recurrences and a 36.0 percent decrease in the number of medical aid injuries in 2020 relative to 2019. The overall invoiced costs related to the City's current Workplace Safety and Insurance Board firm number increased from $32.3 million in 2019 to $38.3 million in 2020. This increase in costs is primarily attributed to mental/emotional illnesses or disorders including traumatic mental stress and post-traumatic stress disorder in First Responders. Legislation introduced in 2016 presumes that if a first responder or other designated worker is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by a psychiatrist or psychologist, the condition is work-related. Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Paramedic Services created Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Prevention Plans that were submitted to and approved by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. The plans have been updated regularly and both services have focused on "Road to Mental Recovery" training, de-briefings after all traumatic calls and provision of a dedicated staff psychologist to support employees. Senior leadership in both services are fully committed to their mental health programs.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the End of Year 2020 Occupational Health and Safety Report (August 31, 2021) from the Chief People Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief People Officer recommends that: 1. City Council receive the End of Year 2020 Occupational Health and Safety Report for information.
GL25.18adopted
Grievance Summary Report - End of Year 2020
This report provides a summary and analysis of grievance and arbitration activity for the twelve months of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. At the end of 2020, the number of open grievances was 1,991, a 20 percent increase compared to 1,659 in 2019. When compared to the 2009 peak of 3,405 (following a six-week labour disruption), the open grievances in 2020 were still 42 percent lower. Both the number of new grievances and the number of resolved grievances showed a decline in 2020 with the rate of decrease in resolved cases higher than that of the new cases, which resulted in a net increase in open grievances. The total number of open grievances grew in 2020 primarily due to cancellations of grievance meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, it was agreed by the parties (the City and Unions) to only address matters that were time-sensitive while the City focused on response and recovery efforts.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (August 31, 2021) from the Chief People Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief People Officer recommends that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL25.19amended
No Fault Grant for Basement Flooding Damages
This report addresses recommended eligibility criteria and the financial implications of providing a one-time no fault grant for residential property owners and/or tenants in the Rockcliffe neighbourhood of Ward 5, York South-Weston, and other similarly impacted areas, who were uninsurable for basement flooding insurance coverage and reported one or more sewer back-up/basement flooding incidents to the City of Toronto as a result of storm events during the time period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020 inclusive. In 2001, City Council decided to not establish a City-Wide Basement Flood Grant Program that would provide reoccurring financial grants of a certain amount for flooded basements. The decision to not proceed was on the basis that the Program would not provide any beneficial effects for the City, the cost of the program is unpredictable and potentially excessive, and the program is not required under the Municipal Act. This decision was in response to the consideration of a flood grant program following the storm event of May 12, 2000. In 2005, a Flood Damages Grant Program, for basement flooding damages experienced by property owners as a result of the August 19, 2005 storm, was approved by City Council. The 2005 Flood Damages Grant Program ended in 2007 when City Council decided not to extend the program for homeowners that experienced flooding from storm events in December 2006 or February 2007. This report provides information on how a no fault grant program will require ratepayer support from all classes of water users, how there is no legal obligation to provide a no fault grant program, and how a grant program would not reduce future risk of flooding. Potential eligibility criteria for a program and the financial requirement for such a program are also outlined.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Director, Insurance and Risk Management, Finance and Treasury Services, and the City Solicitor to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the second quarter of 2022 on criteria, funding and implementation plan to provide a no-fault grant for residents in the Rockcliffe area located in Ward 5 (York South-Weston) who have experienced basement flooding since 2000 until work is completed in Rockcliffe, and that the report include comparable cost and implementation options to provide similar benefits to other locations in the City with severe flooding issues similar to the Rockcliffe area. 2. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water to request the Province of Ontario to provide funding for municipal infrastructure improvements dealing with flooding issues.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water recommends that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL25.20adopted
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 753-2021.