General Government and Licensing Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 19 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.
GL31.1received
Presentation on Annual Update on OMERS as it Relates to the City's Employer Contributions
The Director, OMERS Sponsors Corporation and the Director, OMERS Administration Corporation will provide a presentation on the 2022 Annual Update on OMERS as it relates to the City's employer contributions.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the presentation (June 7, 2022) from the Director, OMERS Sponsors Corporation, and the Director, OMERS Administration Corporation for information.
GL31.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide the annual summary of the City's employer contributions submitted to Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System in 2021 and to provide information of the City's total members and contributions relative to the overall Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System plan members and contributions.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (May 24, 2022) from the Controller for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL31.3adopted
The law firm of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Osler) was retained in 2012 by the City to provide legal advice and support with the merger of City-sponsored legacy pension plans with the Ontario Municipal Employee's Retirement System. A small number of isolated individual surplus distribution issues remain outstanding, where Osler's guidance is still required, as well as the transition to City administration of the Police Retirement Compensation Arrangement. By letter dated March 14, 2022 from the City Solicitor, the time for completion was extended to December 31, 2022. The current retainer stands at $1,200,000. An additional $75,000 on top of the current retainer amount should be sufficient to complete the outstanding matters by the end of 2022. Osler's longstanding involvement in this multi-year process and their effective guidance on the numerous unanticipated complexities arising over time, suggests that it would not be prudent and would cause delay and additional cost to the City to go to market to retain a new firm which would not have the history and familiarity with this nearly-completed matter.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Finance Control) authorized the City Solicitor to increase the value of the retainer with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on Purchase Order 6035311 by an additional $75,000, from $1,200,000 to $1,275,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges and extended the term validity date to December 31, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller, the City Solicitor, and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Finance Control By-Law) authorize the City Solicitor to increase the value of the retainer with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on Purchase Order 6035311 by an additional $75,000, from $1,200,000 to $1,275,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges and extend the term validity date to December 31, 2022.
GL31.4adopted
This report submits, for the Committee's information, a Funding Valuation as at December 31, 2021 on the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund (the Fund) prepared by Buck Canada HR Services Limited (Buck). The Fund finances the pension plan (the Plan). This valuation provides information on the automatic cost-of-living increase of 3.36 percent in pensioner benefits effective January 1, 2022, called for under By-Law 10649 as amended, governing the Plan and the Fund. The Fire Pension Plan has specific criteria in its By-law which, if satisfied, grants members an automatic cost-of-living increase, and therefore Council is not required to approve the increase. So long as sufficient surpluses exist on both a Going Concern and Solvency basis, members are entitled to an increase comprised of the lesser of (a) The Plan's 5-year average rate of return less the discount rate used for the current year's Solvency valuation; or (b) the increase in the year-over-year level of the average Consumer Price Index as published by Statistics Canada. In this case, the second criterion is the lesser of the two, and hence members are entitled to an automatic increase of 3.36 percent. The provincial funding rules for defined-benefit pension plans which came into effect on May 1, 2018 are incorporated into the 2021 Valuation Report, which sets forth the financial position of the Fund for the year ended December 31, 2021 on Going Concern and Solvency bases, and confirms that the Fund does not require any special payments by the City of Toronto. The Charts below summarize the financial position of the Fund as at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 based on the Actuarial Valuations for those years. Going Concern Valuation - This type of valuation assumes that the Plan will continue to operate until all pensions are paid out. Table 1 - Going Concern Valuation ($ millions) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Assets $199.6 $200.1 Liabilities $160.0 $175.7 Surplus / (Deficit) $39.6 $24.4 Solvency Valuation - This type of valuation assumes that the Plan was wound up on the valuation date (i.e., December 31st, 2021) and the assets used, to the extent necessary, to meet existing liabilities including the purchase of annuities for the pensioners and any unretired members. Table 2 - Solvency Valuation ($ millions) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Assets $199.4 $199.9 Liabilities $161.2 $181.8 Surplus / (Deficit) $38.2 $18.1
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (May 10, 2022) from the Controller for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive for information the report and attachment 1 titled Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund - Actuarial Valuation as of December 31, 2021.
GL31.5adopted
Administrative Penalty System - 2021 Activity
This report provides information on the total number and type of parking violation notices issued in 2021 under the City's Administrative Penalty System. Administrative Penalty System program outcomes are also provided including number of disputes, cancellations, penalty variances and collection rates. The benefits of Administrative Penalty System include faster dispute resolution timelines, improved accessibility and customer experience through online service, and a significant reduction in drive-away ticket cancellations. This report is being submitted to the General Government and Licensing Committee together with a report from Toronto Police Service: "Annual Report - 2021 Parking Enforcement Unit Estimated Tag Issuance Report," which identifies enforcement related activity for 2021. In 2013, the Government Management Committee, during consideration of Item GM21.6 requested that these reports be submitted at the same time.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the report (May 24, 2022) from the Controller, the City Solicitor, and the Director, Court Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller, the City Solicitor, and the Director of Court Services recommend that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL31.6received
2021 Annual Report Parking Enforcement Unit - Parking Ticket Issuance
At its virtual public meeting held on February 28, 2022, the Toronto Police Services Board was in receipt of a report from Chief James Ramer with regard to the 2021 Annual Report - Parking Enforcement Unit - Parking Ticket Issuance. The Board approved the Chief's report and agreed that a copy be forwarded to the City of Toronto - General Government and Licensing Committee, to be considered in conjunction with the City of Toronto Administrative Penalty System - 2021 Activity Report. A copy of Board Minute P2022 - 0228-14.0 regarding this matter is attached.
The General Government and Licensing Committee received the Letter (March 29, 2022) from the Board Administrator, Toronto Police Services Board for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Police Services Board recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee consider the report from the Chief, Toronto Police Service in conjunction with the City of Toronto Administrative Penalty System - 2021 Activity Report.
GL31.7adopted
Toronto Police Services - Antenna Licence Extension Agreement
The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a licence extension agreement (the "Licence Extension Agreement") between the City of Toronto (the "Licensee"), and the licensor named in Confidential Attachment 1 (the "Licensor").
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a Licence Extension Agreement with the Licensor named in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, substantially on the major terms and conditions set out in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, together with such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Transaction Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remain confidential in its entirety, as it involves the security of the property of the City and Toronto Police Services and deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a Licence Extension Agreement with the Licensor named in Confidential Attachment 1, substantially on the major terms and conditions set out in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1, together with such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Director, Transaction Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it involves the security of the property of the City and Toronto Police Services and deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City.
GL31.8adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Bloomberg Finance LP ("Bloomberg"), for the continued leasing of proprietary software and data services for a four-year period (two consecutive 2-year renewable leasing agreements) from January 8, 2023 to January 7, 2027. The contract is estimated to cost $303,367 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($308,706 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The software and data subscription system is used to monitor and analyze real-time financial market data, news, real-time bond pricing quotes, and to obtain forecasts and surveys. Since 1996, staff has relied on the functionalities of Bloomberg to issue debentures, make investment decisions, create long-term capital financing plans, and use information obtained from this system to prudently assist with financial matters of the City. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195- Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five year commitment for each vendor (including previous contracts), under Article 7, Section 7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law, or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to renew the non-competitive contract with Bloomberg Finance LP for the continued leasing of proprietary software, data services, and network access / routers at a cost estimated not to exceed $303,367 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($308,706 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a four-year period (two consecutive 2-year renewable leasing agreements) from January 8, 2023 to January 7, 2027, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Capital Markets and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to renew the non-competitive contract with Bloomberg Finance LP for the continued leasing of proprietary software, data services, and network access/routers at a cost estimated not to exceed $303,367 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($308,706 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a four-year period (two consecutive 2-year renewable leasing agreements) from January 8, 2023 to January 7, 2027, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GL31.9adopted
Large Multi-Passenger Pedalled Vehicles (Quadricycles) Pilot
This report seeks a Council decision regarding the City opting-in to the Large Quadricycle Pilot Project made under the Highway Traffic Act and to update sections of Chapter 545 and Chapter 950 of the Municipal Code to enable that opt-in by licensing large quadricycles under the existing Pedicab By-law. "Large quadricycles" are bicycles seating 12 or more people with one person having control of steering, braking, etc. Some have electric assist. On April 29, 2022, the General Government and Licensing Committee considered a report from Municipal Licensing and Standards on the topic of allowing large quadricycles to operate as pedicabs under Chapter 545. General Government and Licensing Committee recommended that eight pedicab licenses be issued to large quadricycles for 2022. On May 11, 2022, Council referred that issue to the General Manager, Transportation Services. The Large Quadricycle Pilot Project made under the Highway Traffic Act, formalizes the definition of a large quadricycle. It gives municipalities the opportunity to allow large quadricycles and to restrict their use in ways unique to each jurisdiction. Municipal Licensing and Standards advises that for commercial licensing purposes, large quadricycles fall within the definition of pedicabs. If Council chooses to opt-in to the Pilot Project, this report recommends two additions to Chapter 545, specific to pedicabs which are large quadricycles. Municipal Licensing and Standards also requests direction on temporarily limiting the number of pedicab licences issued to large quadricycles.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommend that: 1. City Council opt-in to pilot large quadricycles under O.Reg. 411/22: Pilot Project - Large Quadricycles made under the Highway Traffic Act as outlined in the report (May 27, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, titled "Large Multi-Passenger Pedalled Vehicles (Quadricycles) Pilot." 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by inserting in Section 950-101B, under the definition of "VEHICLE" the term "large quadricycle," after the term, "cargo power-assisted bicycle,". 3. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to create additional requirements for large quadricycles operating as pedicabs as follows: a. by inserting the following new definition in Section 545-1 in alphabetical order, to read as follows: "LARGE QUADRICYCLE" - As defined in the Highway Traffic Act and its regulations and/or successors and includes non-assist large quadricycles and electric-assist large quadricycles as defined therein." b. by adding to the end of Section 545-21A the following sentence, "Where a pedicab is a large quadricycle, every owner shall, in respect of each pedicab that is a large quadricycle for which a licence is held, obtain, maintain and pay for a liability insurance policy to cover the offering and operating of each such pedicab for hire with a limit of not less than $2 million combined bodily injury, death and property damage, exclusive of costs and interest, for any one accident or occurrence." c. by adding a new Section 545-29.3, "Where a pedicab is a large quadricycle, it may not operate on any roadway for which the General Manager, Transportation Services, has not given prior written approval. The General Manager Transportation Services may amend or revoke any approval granted, upon at least 48 hours' notice. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to issue no more than eight pedicab licences for large quadricycles, with a maximum of 16 passengers per pedicab, and no more than four pedicab licences to be issued for large quadricycles for any single operating company. Each licence shall be for the period of one year. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards in consultation with Transportation Services, Economic Development and Culture and other divisions, as appropriate, to consult with relevant stakeholders, including emergency services and the Toronto Transit Commission, and the public on the impacts of large quadricycles on city streets and any proposed regulatory changes, and to include a summary of these consultation efforts and proposed amendments to the regulation of large quadricycles in a report to the appropriate Committee(s) in the first quarter of 2023. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 5, inclusive, above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that: 1. City Council opt-in to pilot large quadricycles under O.Reg. 411/22: Pilot Project - Large Quadricycles made under the Highway Traffic Act as outlined in the report (May 27, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, titled "Large Multi-Passenger Pedalled Vehicles (Quadricycles) Pilot." 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by inserting in Section 950-101B, under the definition of "VEHICLE" the term "large quadricycle," after the term, "cargo power-assisted bicycle,"; 3. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to create additional requirements for large quadricycles operating as pedicabs as follows: a. by inserting the following new definition in Section 545-1 in alphabetical order, to read as follows: "LARGE QUADRICYCLE" - As defined in the Highway Traffic Act and its regulations and/or successors and includes non-assist large quadricycles and electric-assist large quadricycles as defined therein." b. by adding to the end of Section 545-21A the following sentence, "Where a pedicab is a large quadricycle, every owner shall, in respect of each pedicab that is a large quadricycle for which a licence is held, obtain, maintain and pay for a liability insurance policy to cover the offering and operating of each such pedicab for hire with a limit of not less than $2 million combined bodily injury, death and property damage, exclusive of costs and interest, for any one accident or occurrence." c. by adding a new Section 545-29.3, "Where a pedicab is a large quadricycle, it may not operate on any roadway for which the General Manager, Transportation Services, has not given prior written approval. The General Manager Transportation Services may amend or revoke any approval granted, upon at least 48 hours' notice. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to issue no more than eight pedicab licences for large quadricycles, with a maximum of 16 passengers per pedicab, and no more than four pedicab licences to be issued for large quadricycles for any single operating company. Each licence shall be for the period of one year. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards in consultation with Transportation Services, Economic Development and Culture and other divisions, as appropriate, to consult with relevant stakeholders, including emergency services and the Toronto Transit Commission, and the public on the impacts of large quadricycles on city streets and any proposed regulatory changes, and to include a summary of these consultation efforts and proposed amendments to the regulation of large quadricycles in a report to the appropriate Committee(s) in the first quarter of 2023. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 5, inclusive, above.
GL31.10adopted
This report provides information on accounts receivable amounts written off as uncollectible in 2021 under delegated authority provided to the Controller. This report also recommends the write-off of property taxes deemed uncollectible for 43 individual property tax accounts (comprising 133 separate receivable amounts) relating to taxation years 1989 to 2022. The receivable amounts recommended for write-off relate to property tax accounts that are no longer returned on the assessment roll, or for which further collection efforts and recovery of outstanding amounts are extremely unlikely to be successful. The total estimated amount of property taxes to be written off is $1,487,851, consisting of principal taxes of $342,953 and accumulated interest/penalty of $1,144,898, as identified in Attachment 1. All reasonable and appropriate collection efforts have been exhausted. It is recommended that the property taxes, interest and fees that have accumulated over the period 1989 to 2022 be deemed uncollectible and written off. The write-off of these amounts will have no impact on the current year's budget, as these amounts have all been previously provided for in the Allowance for Doubtful Tax Receivables Account in prior years. In addition, a write-off is recommended for outstanding charges totalling $634,023 that are deemed uncollectible on 4 utility accounts, as identified in Attachment 2. The write-off of these charges has no financial implication on the current year's budget, as unpaid utility amounts are identified each year within a provision included in the general ledger as an Allowance for Doubtful Water Accounts. Consistent with last year's write-off report, outstanding Provincial Offences Act fines and amounts collected by Court Services are included in this report. Following internal actions by Court Services staff, and as a result of recommendations made by Legal Services, the Controller was requested to exercise their delegated authority to write-off outstanding Provincial Offences Act amounts up to $500,000. As a result, through delegated authority, the Controller has approved the write-off of 21,884 individual balances, each less than $500,000. Balances owing were maintained in the provincially mandated case management system (Integrated Court Offence Network, or ICON) for court offences. In all cases, no amounts were recovered since debtors could not be located or were deceased, the business was no longer in operation and/or had no assets, or exhaustive collection efforts proved futile. There is no financial impact in the 2021 fiscal year from these write-offs since balances are not recognized as revenue until paid or unless there is reasonable expectation of collection. Of the total $1.8 million in uncollectible Provincial Offences Act amounts that have been approved by the Controller for write-off, approximately $70,000 (approximately 4 percent) pertain to offences that occurred prior to the transfer of provincial court administration to the City in 2002.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council deem the unpaid property taxes levied in all years (including interest and penalties which have accrued on those unpaid taxes up to the time of write-off) on the 133 receivables listed in Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Controller as uncollectible, and direct the Controller to remove these amounts from the tax roll. 2. City Council deem the unpaid utility charges which have accrued on the 4 utility accounts listed in Attachment 2 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Controller as uncollectible, and direct the Controller to remove these amounts from the respective utility accounts.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Controller recommends that: 1. City Council deem the unpaid property taxes levied in all years (including interest and penalties which have accrued on those unpaid taxes up to the time of write-off) on the 133 receivables listed in Attachment 1 as uncollectible, and direct the Controller to remove these amounts from the tax roll. 2. City Council deem the unpaid utility charges which have accrued on the 4 utility accounts listed in Attachment 2 as uncollectible, and direct the Controller to remove these amounts from the respective utility accounts.
GL31.11forwarded without recommendation
311 Toronto Annual Report - 2021
City Council, at its meeting on September 30, 2020, requested the Director, 311 Toronto, to provide information on trending issues received via 311 Toronto (311) on a yearly basis. The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of 311's services and trends received for the year of 2021 in order to better inform Members of Council and the residents of Toronto about the services and operations provided by 311 Toronto and City divisions.
The General Government and Licensing Committee submits this item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, 311 Toronto recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL31.12adopted
Application for Approval to Expropriate Part of 24 Ferrand Drive - Stage 1
This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for a fee simple interest in part of the property municipally known as 24 Ferrand Drive (the "Property") for the purpose of incorporating the Property into the Housing Now Initiative site at 805 Don Mills Road and facilitating the road realignment of Ferrand Drive. 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. 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 could 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 recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to continue negotiations to acquire a fee simple interest in part of the property municipally known as 24 Ferrand Drive, as set out in in Appendix A to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as illustrated as Parts 1 - 4 on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix B (the "Property") to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property, for municipal purposes, including for the Housing Now project at 805 Don Mills Road, the realignment of Ferrand Drive, and works ancillary thereto. 2. City Council grant authority to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings that are received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal'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 to continue negotiations to acquire a fee simple interest in part of the property municipally known as 24 Ferrand Drive, as set out in in Appendix A and as illustrated as Parts 1 - 4 on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix B (the "Property"), and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property, for municipal purposes, including for the Housing Now project at 805 Don Mills Road, the realignment of Ferrand Drive, and works ancillary thereto. 2. City Council grant authority to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings that are received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
GL31.13adopted
Expropriation of Properties for the Extension of Beecroft Road - Stage 1
This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings to acquire fee simple interests from the properties municipally known as 2 Greenview Avenue, 4 Greenview Avenue, 6 Greenview Avenue, 18 Greenview Avenue, 22 Greenview Avenue, 24 Greenview Avenue, 36 Hendon Avenue, 38 Hendon Avenue, 41 Hendon Avenue and 5754 Yonge Street as set out in Appendix A and shown in the sketches set out at Appendix B (the "Project Requirements"), for the purpose of constructing the Beecroft Extension Project (the "Project"). This is the first stage 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 as defined in the Act ("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 to acquire the Project Requirements, and, as Approving Authority, authorize the initiation of the expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements for the purposes of constructing the Project and related ancillary works. 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 to the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the recommendations of the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 the Project Requirements, and, as Approving Authority, authorize the initiation of the expropriation proceedings for the Project Requirements for the purposes of constructing the Project and related ancillary works. 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 to the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the recommendations of the Ontario Land Tribunal to City Council for its consideration.
GL31.14adopted
Below Market Lease with Operator for Child Care Services - 38 Monte Kwinter Court
The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to enter into a new ten (10) year lease agreement (the "Lease Agreement") with a child care operator to be selected by Children's Services, for use of approximately 9,061 square feet (comprising approximately 5,113 square feet of indoor space and approximately 3,948 square feet of outdoor space) for the purposes of delivering child care services on the ground floor of the condominium building municipally known as 38 Monte Kwinter Court, legally described as Unit 6, Level 1, Toronto Standard Condominium Plan Number 2814 (the "Property"), for nominal consideration.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize a new lease agreement with a child care operator to be selected by Children's Services for a term of ten (10) years with an option to renew for a further ten (10) years for nominal consideration, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete all relevant agreements, and all documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, and amend the respective commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or their designate, may from time to time, determine. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute such documents required to complete the relevant lease agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, recommend that: 1. City Council authorize a new lease agreement with a child care operator to be selected by Children's Services for a term of ten (10) years with an option to renew for a further ten (10) years for nominal consideration, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete all relevant agreements, and all documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, and amend the respective commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or their designate, may from time to time, determine. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute such documents required to complete the relevant lease agreements.
GL31.15amended
Long-Term Nominal Licence with Toronto Condominium Numbers 2254 and 2598 at 208R Bloor Street West
The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority for the City to enter into a 10-year nominal licence agreement (the "Licence Agreement") with Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation Number 2254 also known as "Museum House", and Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation Number 2598 also known as "Exhibit Private Residences Incorporated" to create landscaping on the City-owned property municipally known as 208R Bloor Street West. The Licence Agreement includes early termination rights as the Property may be required by the City to allow for the Toronto Transit Commission's Fire Ventilation Upgrade project (the "Fire Ventilation Upgrade Project").
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City, as Licensor, to enter into a Licence Agreement with Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation Number 2254, also known as "Museum House", and Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation Number 2598, also known as "Exhibit Private Residences Incorporated", (collectively known as the "Licensees") for the property known municipally as 208R Bloor Street West and shown as Part 1 on Sketch Number PS-2021-025 being Attachment 2 (the "Property") to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and on such other or amended terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including any additional terms relating to adjacent site construction and access needs, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to engage with adjacent landowners to review short-term construction and access needs on City-owned lands prior to entering into any longer term license agreement for the property known municipally as 208R Bloor Street West. 3. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management severally to execute the Licence Agreement, and any related documents on behalf of the City. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Licence Agreement transaction on behalf of the City including the provision of the commencement date of the Licence Agreement. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to administer and manage the Licence Agreement including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City, as Licensor, to enter into a Licence Agreement with Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation Number 2254, also known as "Museum House", and Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation Number 2598, also known as "Exhibit Private Residences Incorporated", (collectively known as the "Licensees") for the property known municipally as 208R Bloor Street West and shown as Part 1 on Sketch Number PS-2021-025 being Attachment 2 (the "Property") substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 and on such other or amended terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management severally to execute the Licence Agreement, and any related documents on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Licence Agreement transaction on behalf of the City including the provision of the commencement date of the Licence Agreement. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to administer and manage the Licence Agreement including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
GL31.16adopted
As directed by City Council through Item GL22.10, this report provides an update on the development of a framework for City-community collaboration and requests City Council direction for the next phase of work under a proposed development and implementation strategy for the Jane Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts (the "Hub"). This report also seeks City Council authorization for an amendment to the terms and conditions of the agreement of purchase and sale for the City's acquisition of a portion of the property municipally known as 2050 Finch Avenue (the "Property") from Metrolinx, as originally approved by City Council in May 2021 through Item GL22.10. The Property will still be conveyed to the City from Metrolinx for nominal consideration, and currently serves as a staging area for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. The Jane Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts Organizing Committee (the "Hub Organizing Committee") is a coalition of residents, grassroots groups, community leaders and organizers, and supporters committed to working in collaboration with the City to lead the pre-development phase of work for the Hub. The City, as a collaborator, recognizes and is mindful of past and current work undertaken by community members including residents, community agencies and local groups in and around the Jane Finch community. The work that the City will undertake, in partnership with Hub Organizing Committee, needs to build on and amplify the work that local community groups and resident movements have advanced over many years to make the Jane Finch community thrive and to plan for a better future. Social Development Finance and Administration and Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with Economic Development and Culture and City Planning, have been working closely with representatives from the Hub Organizing Committee since May 2021 to develop a framework for collaboration and an implementation strategy for a future Hub on the Property. This work builds on a 2019 feasibility study undertaken by the Jane Finch community and is aligned with the development of an inclusive complete community framework for the area under the Jane-Finch Initiative, as well as advancing recommendations contained in EX17.1, the "Towards Recovery and Building a Renewed Toronto" report.
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale with Metrolinx for the acquisition by the City of a portion of the property known municipally as 2050 Finch Avenue West (the "Property"), shown on the sketch attached as Attachment A to the report (April 12, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (Item GL22.10), substantially on the terms set out in Attachment B to the report (April 12, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (GL22.10), and including: a. an environmental indemnity in favour of Metrolinx with respect to any costs, claims, liabilities or damages that may arise as a result of the condition of the Property existing on or prior to the date of closing; b. Overhead Catenary System Easement as found in major terms and conditions set out in Attachment B to the report (April 12, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; c. payment of Metrolinx's costs, including legal fees, in connection with the transaction and the letter of intent; and with such revisions thereto and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to 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 and Director, Transaction Services to severally execute the agreement of purchase and sale and any other agreements in connection with the acquisition of the subject property on behalf of the City. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to commence the pre-development phase of the Jane Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts through the implementation strategy with the Hub Organizing Committee as outlined in the Terms of Reference contained in Attachment C to the report (May 24, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and the Administration, and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and to report back on outcomes of each phase and recommended next steps and resource requirements for the following phase, with the Phase 1 report by the third quarter of 2023. 4. City Council express its continued support for the Jane Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts and request City officials to determine an appropriate method of recognition.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale with Metrolinx for the acquisition by the City of a portion of the property known municipally as 2050 Finch Avenue West (the "Property"), shown on the sketch attached as Attachment A to the report (April 12, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (Item GL22.10), substantially on the terms set out in Attachment B to the report (April 12, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (GL22.10), and including: a. an environmental indemnity in favour of Metrolinx with respect to any costs, claims, liabilities or damages that may arise as a result of the condition of the Property existing on or prior to the date of closing b. Overhead Catenary System Easement (major terms and conditions are set out in Attachment B to this report from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management) c. payment of Metrolinx's costs, including legal fees, in connection with the transaction and the letter of intent, with such revisions thereto and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to 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 and Director, Transaction Services to severally execute the agreement of purchase and sale and any other agreements in connection with the acquisition of the subject property on behalf of the City. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to commence the pre-development phase of the Jane Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts through the implementation strategy with the Hub Organizing Committee as outlined in the Terms of Reference contained in Attachment C of this report and to report back on outcomes of each phase and recommended next steps and resource requirements for the following phase, with the Phase 1 report by the third quarter of 2023. 4. City Council express its continued support for the Jane Finch Community Hub and Centre for the Arts and request City officials to determine an appropriate method of recognition.
GL31.17amended
Update on Improvements to Public Notices
This report responds to a request from the General Government and Licensing Committee for information on measures the City has taken to improve how it provides public notices. Under the Municipal Code and legislation such as the Planning Act, the City is required to give public notice regarding certain matters, including heritage designations, licensing by-laws, City infrastructure changes, and statutory public meetings such as those required for Official Plan amendments and the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The Municipal Code or legislation may include requirements for the content and format of public notices. City of Toronto Divisions provide public notice in various ways and often in multiple languages, according to legislative requirements, consultation with Members of Council, applicable City policies, demographic information and project resources. This report highlights recent steps the City has taken to make public notices more engaging and accessible to the public. The City Manager's current review of the City's public engagement strategies may result in additional recommendations on potential measures to enhance public notices along with other forms of engagement.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing Services, and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to consider opportunities to have enhanced development application public information signs with more and better information. 2. Directed the City Manager to contact the appropriate Provincial Government Staff to explore options for modifying and enhancing statutory notices and report to the appropriate Committee of Council in the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL31.18deferred
Supplementary Report - No Fault Grant for Basement Flooding Damages
On October 1 and 4, 2021, City Council received a report on the eligibility criteria and 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, that experienced basement flooding. The report recommended that the City Council not proceed with a no-fault grant program, and noted practical and equity challenges. The report also highlighted that the City is not legally obligated to provide a no-fault grant program to residents, and that such a program would not reduce future risk of flooding. City Council requested this supplementary report outlining the criteria, funding, funding sources and an implementation plan to provide a no-fault grant for residents that experienced basement flooding in the Rockcliffe area since 2000, until planned and approved improvements are made to the infrastructure in the area. Reporting on comparable costs and implementation options to implement a similar grant program through other areas in the City that are flood prone was also requested. While it remains the recommendation that City Council not proceed with the no-fault grant, this report provides considerations on implementation options for appropriate properties in the Rockcliffe area or within Special Policy Areas identified in the Official Plan. The report outlines eligibility criteria and program details including a discussion of how the Ombudsman enquiry into basement flooding and sewer backup claims could be referenced in the development of a grant program. It is also recommends that a no-fault grant program not be applied retroactively. This report provides information on options not recommended by staff for a no-fault grant program moving forward. Council requested that this report identify alternative funding sources to fund a no-fault grant program other than the water rate. Considering that the damages caused by rain events in areas susceptible to flooding are not always or exclusively attributed to the performance of the sewer system, and that the grant payment would not contribute to any alleviation of future flooding events, it would be appropriate that such a program be funded from the tax base.
The General Government and Licensing Committee deferred consideration of the item until its July 4, 2022 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water, recommends that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee receive this report for information.
GL31.19adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the General Manager, Fleet Services Division to amend blanket contract number 47021793 issued to Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada, for the non-exclusive supply and delivery of short-term vehicle rental services, and increase the contract target value by $3,058,976 net of all applicable taxes ($3,112,814 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), increasing the total contract target value from $18,189,865 to $21,248,841 net of all applicable taxes ($21,622,820 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to be able to provide services to City Divisions should there be a resurgence of COVID-19 related variants.
The General Government and Licensing Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71- 11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), authorized the amendment of blanket contract number 47021793 and increased the contract target value by $3,058,976 net of all applicable taxes ($3,112,814 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), increasing the total contract target value from $18,189,865 to $21,248,841 net of all applicable taxes ($21,622,820 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Fleet Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. The General Government and Licensing Committee, in accordance with Section 71- 11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to amend blanket contract number 47021793 and increase the contract target value by $3,058,976 net of all applicable taxes ($3,112,814 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), increasing the total contract target value from $18,189,865 to $21,248,841 net of all applicable taxes ($21,622,820 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).