Toronto City Council
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MM16.20withdrawn
On February 26, 2024, the House of Commons introduced new legislation under Bill C-63 called the Online Harms Act. The primary framework of this act is to "promote the online safety of persons in Canada, reduce harms caused to persons in Canada as a result of harmful content online and ensure that the operators of social media services". If this Bill passes, several online communications and criminal code procedures will potentially need to be revised by all levels of government. Several of the proposed recommendations in the Online Harms Act are aligned with The City of Toronto Hate Activity policy which was recently updated in October 2023. This motion represents another important step updating the City of Toronto anti-hate strategy.
Item MM16.20 was withdrawn at City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support in principle to the Government of Canada for Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to review the proposed Bill C-63 and report back to Executive Committee; such report to include opportunities to align City of Toronto Hate Activity policies and initiatives with online hate prevention principles in proposed Bill C-63.
CC16.21adopted
8 Elm Street and 348-354 Yonge Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On May 31, 2023, the City received a complaint from 8 Elm Development Limited Partnership (the "Complainant"), pursuant to section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27 (the "Section 20 Complaint"), for 8 Elm Street and 348-354 Yonge Street (the "Site") regarding the payment of development charges. On August 18, 2023, pursuant to section 22(2) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, the Complainant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its complaint (the "Section 22 Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On January 26, 2024, this matter was litigated at the Ontario Land Tribunal and the decision from the Ontario Land Tribunal is being held pending further discussion amongst the parties. The City Solicitor requires further directions as this matter has been adjudicated; as a result, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and the Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM16.21amended
The importance of gender-affirming healthcare is monumental; it is truly life-saving care for many. The Government of Canada approved gender-affirming care for its employees last year, so it is time for Toronto to follow suit. As a leading municipality, we owe it to our employees, both unionized and non-unionized, to ensure their well-being by offering this crucial benefit. This measure will not only confirm our position as a forward-thinking and inclusive city, but also contribute to a healthier, more supported workforce. By recognizing and responding to the diverse needs of our employees, we ensure that each individual is valued and treated with dignity and respect, upholding our commitment to public service. This motion seeks to direct the Executive Director of Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to review options for incorporating gender-affirming healthcare into our employee benefits plans. By implementing this motion, we will be taking a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and equity in the City of Toronto, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to each and every one of our employees.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to review options for incorporating gender-affirming health care benefits not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan into City employee benefits plans and provide an update to the General Government Committee and the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee by the third quarter of 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to review options for incorporating gender-affirming health care benefits not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan into City employee benefits plans and provide an update to the General Government Committee and the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee by the fourth quarter of 2024.
CC16.22adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in respect of the hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal currently scheduled to commence on May 27, 2024, for a period of 2 weeks. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 353 - 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The property municipally known as 355 Adelaide Street West is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B (together the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 353 - 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street. 3. City Council approve: a. the alterations of the designated property at 355 Adelaide Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis Architects (Canada Inc.), dated February 9, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2024 all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the removal of heritage attributes of the designated property at 355 Adelaide Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis Architects (Canada Inc.), dated February 9, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2024 all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 4. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 355 Adelaide Street West under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 355 Adelaide Street West, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal Order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 355 Adelaide Street West, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 355 Adelaide Street West substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis Architects (Canada Inc.), dated February 9, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 4.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed development of the properties at 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 4.a.1 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. obtain final approval for the necessary by-law amendments required for the alterations to the property at 355 Adelaide Street West, such amendments to have been enacted by City Council in connection with an Ontario Land Tribunal Order and to have come into effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council as determined by the Chief Planner, City Planning in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 355 Adelaide Street West, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 2. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City of Toronto required in Part 4.a.2 for property at 355 Adelaide Street West, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 4.a.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 5. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 4.c.4. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 355 Adelaide Street West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 355 Adelaide Street West. 7. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, which will include the minimum number of 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom and additional 2 and 3 bedroom requirements in the Downtown Plan; b. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; c. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 355 Adelaide Street West, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 355 Adelaide Street West substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis Architects (Canada Inc.), dated February 9, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and e. the owner has withdrawn its site-specific appeal of Official Plan Amendment 486. 8. City Council direct the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue discussions with the owner, and to report back on the outcome of any proposed agreement with the owner for the potential provision of affordable housing on the lands as an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City's Community Benefits Charge By-law. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM16.22adopted
Since being driven out of their former location in the west end by rent increases, Hugh's Room has worked hard and mobilized a large community of donors and supporters to find a permanent home. Their move into 296 Broadview is nearing completion and the local community and the Toronto music scene are looking forward to having this key part of Toronto's cultural scene in the East End. City Council has taken a number of steps to support Hugh's Room Live to preserve this important part of Toronto's music infrastructure and reiterating this support will help bring this project to a successful conclusion.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review all the opportunities offered to Live Music Venues and assist Hugh's Room at 296 Broadview Avenue in any way to access these important City supports, and report back as part of any upcoming report on live music venues.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review all the opportunities offered to Live Music Venues and assist Hugh's Room at 296 Broadview Ave in any way to access these important City supports, and report back as part of any upcoming report on live music venues.
CC16.23adopted
49-51 Yonge Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Appeal Report
On November 8, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 49-51 Yonge Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 60 storey mixed-use building with 1,757 square meters of non-residential gross floor area on the first five storeys, and 256 dwelling units above. Portions of the south and west facades of the existing designated heritage buildings were proposed to be integrated into the development. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 17, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions after receiving a With Prejudice settlement offer on February 23, 2023, which is conditional upon the offer being considered at the March 20, 21 and 22 meeting of Toronto City Council. As such, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated February 23, 2024 set out in Public Appendix A to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Final Order of the Ontario Land Tribunal be withheld pending the completion of the following: a. the Zoning By-law Amendments have been finalized in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, that implements the proposed development; b. the Owner has provided an access agreement for shared vehicle access and a loading agreement for shared loading facilities, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the Owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to site servicing and has submitted a Functional Servicing Report, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Report, and any other related engineering reports and drawings to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and has agreed that the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure will be at the Owner's sole cost and expense for any upgrades or improvements to City infrastructure identified in the approved Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management, Hydrogeological and/or Geotechnical Reports, with such improvements being secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a heritage consultant prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 49 and 51 Yonge Street, dated February 20, 2024, prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. a Heritage Easement Agreement between the Owner and the City for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024, prepared by Architects Alliance and the required Conservation Plan. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM16.23adopted
Our city thrives on the principles of engagement, responsibility, and fairness. Yet, our streets have become obstructed, both physically and metaphorically. Numerous complaints have come into my office and have been written about in the media about a large recreational vehicle persistently obstructing our streets and impeding visibility, all under the protection of an accessible parking permit. I have liaised with Transportation Services, Revenue Services, and Toronto Police Parking Enforcement and have crafted these recommendations with their guidance and support.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the third quarter of 2024 with amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, that bring the by-law in line with Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking 925-4, in an effort to close any loopholes in the policy, including but not limited to large recreational vehicles, and ensure fair compliance with the intention of the policy. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at their meeting on June 24, 2024 to seek feedback on the proposed draft amendments and any additional recommendations the advisory committee may have to improve Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the third quarter of 2024 with amendments to Chapter 903 - Parking For Persons With Disabilities that bring the by-law in line with Chapter 925 - Permit Parking 925-4, in an effort to close any loopholes in the policy, including but not limited to large recreational vehicles, and ensure fair compliance with the intention of the policy. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at their meeting on June 24, 2024 to seek feedback on the proposed draft amendments and any additional recommendations the advisory committee may have to improve Chapter 903.
CC16.24adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations and demolition proposed for the heritage properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street under Section 33 and Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act in conjunction with a Zoning By-law Amendment application which has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The application proposes the redevelopment of the site by constructing a 62-storey mixed-use building on the properties with commercial and office uses maintained within the heritage buildings. The Yonge Street and Wellington Street exterior walls will be retained in situ. The proposed development is consistent with the relevant provincial and municipal policies, except for the demolition of the interior attributes. Despite the proposed demolition of the interior heritage attributes, staff are of the opinion that the cumulative impacts to the heritage resources on the site are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy in the context of the settlement of the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 62-storey tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024 prepared by Architects Alliance and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the heritage attributes of the existing building on the designated heritage property at 49 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 62-storey tower on the subject lands substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024 prepared by Architects Alliance and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to, and in accordance with, the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of attributes on the designated heritage property at 49 Yonge Street, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the related Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024 prepared by Architects Alliance and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 49 and 51 Yonge Street dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 49 and 51 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 49 and 51 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.a.1 above, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 62-storey tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024 prepared by Architects Alliance and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the heritage attributes of the existing building on the designated heritage property at 49 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 62-storey tower on the subject lands substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024 prepared by Architects Alliance and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to, and in accordance with, the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of attributes on the designated heritage property at 49 Yonge Street, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the related Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 8, 2024 prepared by Architects Alliance and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 49 and 51 Yonge Street dated February 20, 2024 prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 49 and 51 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 49 and 51 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 49 and 51 Yonge Street.
MM16.24adopted
In recognition of Toronto's strong and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ communities, cultures, and histories, City staff were directed to engage with community advocacy groups, including Friends of Hanlan's and Pride Toronto to develop ways to better safeguard 2SLGBTQ+ communities at Hanlan's Point Beach. Hanlan's Point Beach and its surrounding area are historically significant as a queer community hub and place of fellowship. As a part of the City's ongoing work to recognize and celebrate these histories, staff in the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division have collaborated with Friends of Hanlan's in conjunction with Pride Toronto and a donation in part by Waterfront BIA to propose a community funded permanent art installation by queer artist Travis Myers comprised of a 600-metre painted rainbow installation on Beach Road, near Hanlan's Point Beach in Toronto Island Park. The in-kind donation will include the rainbow installation to be delivered by a contracted vendor. Resources for site preparation prior to installation are minimal and will be accommodated within the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's operating budget. The Hanlan's Point Rainbow Road project is designed as living cultural marker celebrating Hanlan's Point Beach as Canada's oldest surviving queer space. The design will ensure inclusivity with trans, Black and brown chevrons of the Progress Pride flag at each end of the artwork.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept the in-kind donation of up to $200,000 from Pride Toronto for the purposes of upgrades to Beach Road near Hanlan's Point Beach in Toronto Island Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Pride Toronto for the purpose of refurbishing Beach Road near Hanlan's Point Beach in Toronto Island Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $200,000 from Pride Toronto for the purposes of upgrades to Beach Road near Hanlan's Point Beach in Toronto Island Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Pride Toronto for the purpose of refurbishing Beach Road near Hanlan's Point Beach in Toronto Island Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
CC16.25adopted
On November 10, 2021, applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision were submitted to permit a 57-storey mixed-used building containing 606 dwelling units and 3,500 square metres of non-residential gross floor area for 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella Street (the "Site"). On April 11, 2022, a Site Plan Control application for the Site was also submitted. On September 23, 2022, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On January 4, 2024, the applicant filed revised plans with the City of Toronto (the "City"). On March 5, 2024, the City received a With Prejudice settlement offer referencing the Revised Plans from the applicant's lawyers, Kagan Shastri DeMelo Winer Park LLP. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, which is scheduled to commence on August 12, 2024.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 5, 2024, set out in Public Attachment 2 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and Revised Plans. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report providing confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or determining whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; d. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or in the alternative, the owner has entered into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secured the design, construction, and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 625 Yonge Street dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and f. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 625 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 15, 2023 prepared by Core Architects and the required Conservation Plan. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM16.25amended
This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2024-2033 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create three service improvement capital sub-projects in the Park Development project. The Toronto Islands Master Plan process has been ongoing since 2022. Through the efforts of queer advocacy groups, notably Friends of Hanlan's, several initiatives have been undertaken to address urgent priorities related to the enhancement and protection of Hanlan's beach, recognizing its importance to queer communities past and present. The 2024-2033 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation includes planned projects for the Toronto Islands. In order to address visitation needs that protect the natural environment and improve access, interim initiatives are being proposed. Parks, Forestry and Recreation are requesting Council authority to advance the implementation of new sensitive ecosystem protective fencing, bike parking, and minor trail access improvements. This motion will amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024-2033 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan to create three new capital sub-projects with a combined project cost and cash flow commitments of $700,000 in 2024. These Service Improvement projects are fully funded from various Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu that has been received and is eligible for these purposes.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan for the following: a. create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Bike Parking in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $100,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu received in order to proceed with new bike parking locations constructed with concrete pads this year from sources in chart below: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 352 Front Street West 4200078 $0.22 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $18,493.28 33 Bay Street (Tower 2D) 4200069 $2.55 8 Mercer Street 4200289 $4,461.55 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West & 10 Nelson Street (Phase 1&2) 4200295 $1,155.22 70 Temperance Street 4200354 $2.06 5-7 The Esplanade 4200503 $88.10 120-130 Harbour Street 4200474 $44,763.32 224 King Street West 4200563 $49.65 90 Harbour Street/1 York Street 4200793 $13,138.29 90 Harbour Street/1 York Street 4200936 $17,845.76 Total $100,000.00 b. create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Habitat Protection Fencing in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $500,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu received in order to proceed with the implementation of new fencing for habitat protection at Hanlan's Beach, from sources in chart below: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 90 Harbour Street/1 York Street 4200936 $6,332.92 143 Lakeshore Boulevard East 4201048 $6,054.25 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $477,670.41 19 Duncan Street 4201212 $9,942.42 Total $500,000.00 c. Create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Access Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $100,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu received in order to proceed with a new asphalt trail connection (opposite tennis courts) to improve access to Hanlan's Beach. Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 19 Duncan Street 4201212 $62,334.45 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $37,665.55 Total $100,000.00 d. create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Commemorative Plaque in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $20,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu received in order develop a new plaque commemorating the queer significance of Hanlan's beach. Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $3,341.94 350 Queens Quay West 4201512 $16,658.06 Total $20,000.00 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation prioritize implementation of these items at the earliest opportunity, including consultation with community group Friends of Hanlan's.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan for the following: a. create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Bike Parking in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $100,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu received in order to proceed with new bike parking locations constructed with concrete pads this year from sources in chart below: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 352 Front Street West 4200078 $0.22 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $18,493.28 33 Bay Street (Tower 2D) 4200069 $2.55 8 Mercer Street 4200289 $4,461.55 181, 199, 203 Richmond Street West & 10 Nelson Street (Phase 1&2) 4200295 $1,155.22 70 Temperance Street 4200354 $2.06 5-7 The Esplanade 4200503 $88.10 120-130 Harbour Street 4200474 $44,763.32 224 King Street West 4200563 $49.65 90 Harbour Street/1 York Street 4200793 $13,138.29 90 Harbour Street/1 York Street 4200936 $17,845.76 Total $100,000.00 b. create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Habitat Protection Fencing in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $500,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu received in order to proceed with the implementation of new fencing for habitat protection at Hanlan's Beach, from sources in chart below: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 90 Harbour Street/1 York Street 4200936 $6,332.92 143 Lakeshore Boulevard East 4201048 $6,054.25 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $477,670.41 19 Duncan Street 4201212 $9,942.42 Total $500,000.00 c. Create a new capital sub-project known as Hanlan's Beach Access Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $100,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu received in order to proceed with a new asphalt trail connection (opposite tennis courts) to improve access to Hanlan's Beach. Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 19 Duncan Street 4201212 $62,334.45 15 Mercer Street 4201151 $37,665.55 Total $100,000.00 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation prioritise implementation of these items at the earliest opportunity, including consultation with community group Friends of Hanlan's.
CC16.26adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property at 625 Yonge Street (with entrance addresses of 627, 629, 631, 633, 635 and 637 Yonge Street and 1, 3 and 5 Isabella Street) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in conjunction with Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications on the properties at 619-637 Yonge Street which have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The application proposes the redevelopment of the site by constructing a 70-storey mixed-use building with two levels of mechanical on the properties at 619-637 Yonge Street which includes the designated heritage property at 625 Yonge Street. The proposed development is consistent with the relevant provincial and municipal policies. Staff are of the opinion that the impacts to the heritage resource on the site are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy in the context of the settlement of the appeal on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage property at 625 Yonge Street (including entrance addresses of 627, 629, 631, 633, 635 and 637 Yonge Street and 1, 3 and 5 Isabella Street) in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 70-storey tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 15, 2023 prepared by Core Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated property at 625 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the related Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 625 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 15, 2023 prepared by Core Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 625 Yonge Street dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. withdraw the appeal(s) of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals, or advise the City Solicitor, in writing, that they shall not object to the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan and only maintain a monitoring brief of the hearing on the merits; and 4. withdraw the appeal of By-law 70-2023, being a by-law to designate the property at 625 Yonge Street (including entrances at 627, 629, 631, 633, 635, and 637 Yonge Street, and 1, 3 and 5 Isabella Street) as being of cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; b. that prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property at 625 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property located at 625 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 625 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 625 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.a.1 above, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 625 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 625 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage property at 625 Yonge Street (including entrance addresses of 627, 629, 631, 633, 635 and 637 Yonge Street and 1, 3 and 5 Isabella Street) in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 70-storey tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 15, 2023 prepared by Core Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated property at 625 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the related Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 625 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 15, 2023 prepared by Core Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 625 Yonge Street dated December 29, 2023 prepared by The Ventin Group Limited Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. withdraw the appeal(s) of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals, or advise the City Solicitor, in writing, that they shall not object to the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan and only maintain a monitoring brief of the hearing on the merits; and 4. withdraw the appeal of By-law 70-2023, being a by-law to designate the property at 625 Yonge Street (including entrances at 627, 629, 631, 633, 635, and 637 Yonge Street, and 1, 3 and 5 Isabella Street) as being of cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. b. that prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property at 625 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property located at 625 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 625 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 625 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 625 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 625 Yonge Street.
MM16.26adopted
This motion seeks to establish mandatory human rights, equity and diversity training for all board members of City of Toronto Arena Boards. This training aligns with the City's guidelines, covering crucial topics like Introduction to Indigenous Learning, human rights responsibilities, and combating anti-Black racism. The aim is to ensure board members possess the knowledge to effectively serve diverse communities, fostering inclusivity, equity, and improved governance within recreational facilities. Further, an orientation on City policies should be provided to newly appointed and returning arena board members outlining board members' duties and expectations while highlighting behaviours that can result in removal from the board. Given the pressing need to address systemic issues of inequity and discrimination within our communities, there is an urgent call to implement mandatory equity, diversity and inclusion training for all City Arena Board members.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Policy on Board Governance Structures and Relationship Framework for Arena Boards, as appropriate, to require that all members of the City's eight Arena Boards complete training on human rights, equity and diversity each term of City Council. 2. City Council direct the City's eight Arena Boards to schedule annual training sessions on the following topics to ensure the boards effectively serve diverse communities and foster inclusivity and equity, and amend the City's Relationship Framework for Arena Boards appropriately: a. human rights; b. Indigenous awareness; c. combating anti-Black racism; d. code of conduct for members of local boards; and e. public appointments policy. 3. City Council direct the Chief People Officer, People and Equity and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with Arena Board Chairs to facilitate the training described in Parts 1 and 2 above, with the first sessions to begin by July 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Policy on Board Governance Structures and Relationship Framework for Arena Boards, as appropriate, to require that all members of the City's eight Arena Boards complete training on human rights, equity and diversity each term of City Council. 2. City Council direct the City's eight Arena Boards to schedule annual training sessions on the following topics to ensure the boards effectively serve diverse communities and foster inclusivity and equity, and amend the City's Relationship Framework for Arena Boards appropriately: a. human rights; b. Indigenous awareness; c. combating anti-Black racism; d. code of conduct for members of local boards; and e. public appointments policy. 3. City Council direct the Chief People Officer, People and Equity and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with Arena Board Chairs to facilitate the training described in recommendations 1 and 2 above, with the first sessions to begin by July 2024.
CC16.27deferred
This report recommends that City Council refuse the application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to construct a new structure on the designated heritage properties at 374 (374A) Yonge Street, 376 (376A) Yonge Street and 378 Yonge Steet, in connection with the development of the properties at 372-378 Yonge Street. In July 2020, the City received an Official Plan and Rezoning application for a 74-storey mixed-use building followed in September 2021 by an application for Site Plan approval for the proposed development involving the subject properties. On May 5, 2021 City Council directed the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current form. The application for the Site Plan approval remains under review. On March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, City Council adopted the staff report and stated its intention to designate the properties at 374, 374 A and 376 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 376 A Yonge Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Both of these properties were designated for their design/physical and contextual value. 378 Yonge Street has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act since 1976. On February 2, 2024 the owner submitted an application to alter the heritage property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report recommends this application be refused.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, deferred Item CC16.27 to the April 17, 18 and 19, 2024 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 374, 376 and 378 Yonge Street (including entrance addresses at 374A and 376A Yonge Street) in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act as found in the plans and drawings prepared by Dialog Architects dated October 26, 2023 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Philip Goldsmith Architect dated October 26, 2023. 2. In the event of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
MM16.27adopted
Household composition in Regent Park has significantly changed since revitalization began in 2007, causing both growth and shrinkage in family size. My office has been inundated with distress calls and emails from residents grappling with living conditions that do not meet the needs of their families. Some residents, who were on an internal transfer waitlist find themselves in limbo as this waitlist was discontinued without resolving their housing situations. This compromises their quality of life but also raises serious concerns about their health, privacy, and safety, particularly for children. As we approach the final phases of the revitalization process, there is a need to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, and establish transparent eligibility criteria for internal transfers.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to conduct a review, including a needs assessment, in Regent Park that identifies under-housed households. 2. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to develop a process to respond to the findings of Part 1 above in a manner that: a. considers right-sizing of under-housed households in Regent Park; and b. emphasizes transparency in communications to tenants about eligibility for internal transfers within Regent Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to conduct a review including a needs assessment in Regent Park that identifies under-housed households. 2. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to develop a process to respond to the findings of recommendation 1 above in a manner that: a. considers right-sizing of under-housed households in Regent Park, and b. emphasizes transparency in communications to tenants about eligibility for internal transfers within Regent Park.
CC16.28adopted
City Council designated the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District and adopted the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan at its meeting of March 10, 2016. The Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. North Downtown Yonge Site and Area Specific Policy 382 (Official Plan Amendment 183) was adopted by Council in October 2013 to introduce a new land use planning framework for the area. The majority of the site and area specific policy was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal in 2017, but remaining policies relating to heritage were consolidated with the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District appeals. The Ontario Land Tribunal has scheduled a 15-day hearing of the appeals of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District and North Downtown Yonge site and area specific policy beginning June 3, 2024. As permitted by the Ontario Land Tribunal's modified procedural order, on February 28, 2024, the remaining appellants to the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District and North Downtown Yonge site and area specific policy filed proposed modifications to the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan. The City Solicitor has reviewed the proposed modifications with City staff and has determined that further direction from City Council is required on this litigation matter.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (March 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (March 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B C, D and E to the report (March 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, Confidential Appendix C, Confidential Appendix D and Confidential Appendix E to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM16.28amended
This motion seeks authorization to amend the approved 2024 Capital Budget of Transportation Services to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds in the amount of $40,000 for streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crosswalks at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street and Wood Street at Church Street. In 2019, the City painted trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at these locations to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Trans Day of Visibility, the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada, and the Stonewall Riots. Five years later, utility cuts and other wear and tear due to construction have worn away at the paint. As this year marks the 15th anniversary of the Trans Day of Visibility, the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area has requested that these crossing areas be redone ahead of Pride 2024.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the development at 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area to be utilized for local streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street and Wood Street at Church Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the development at 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area to be utilized for local streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street and Wood Street at Church Street. 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM16.29amended
An analysis of costs and financial implications for the City of Toronto for any detailed feasibility work to explore the adaptive reuse (MM39.24) or removal of the Scarborough Rapid Transit elevated structure and assets is essential. A comprehensive analysis and methodology that considers overall viability, costs and impact of these studies and any adaptive reuse of the Scarborough Rapid Transit system must be considered as a critical part of the capital prioritization process. Capital allocation for the Scarborough Busway in the 2024 City Budget will provide residents both in Scarborough and surrounding areas with accelerated public transit opportunities. This busway is and will continue to be an integral part of the transportation fabric in Scarborough only to be enhanced by the construction of the Scarborough subway. This corridor does provide opportunities for additional enhancements, at grade, for bicycle paths, naturalized trails, green spaces and pedestrian connections. With active development applications changes to the public realm are inevitable and conflicts with various property owners must be considered as part of the financial analysis for exploring the adaptive reuse of these assets.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other relevant Divisions, to provide an analysis of the costs and financial implications of the detailed feasibility studies and work required both to explore any adaptive reuse as well as the cost to remove the elevated portion of the Scarborough Rapid Transit system. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to identify the specific lands and the timeline to designate the Scarborough Rapid Transit assets as surplus and recuse Toronto Transit Commission of responsibility of the identified assets. 3. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to identify plans for the Scarborough Busway following construction of the Scarborough Subway and outline the Busway's future as part of the Toronto Transit Commission's overall Transit Plan for Scarborough. 4. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to identify property ownership and rights for the lands impacted by the Scarborough Rapid Transit elevated structure. 5. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with appropriate City and Agency officials, to report back responses to Member Motions MM16.7 and MM16.29 as one comprehensive report. 6. City Council request the City Manager to report back on these items no later than the fourth quarter of 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Finance and Treasury Services, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other relevant Divisions to provide an analysis of the costs and financial implications of the detailed feasibility studies and work required both to explore any adaptive reuse as well as the cost to remove the elevated portion of the Scarborough Rapid Transit system. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission identify the specific lands and the timeline to designate the Scarborough Rapid Transit assets as surplus and recuse Toronto Transit Commission of responsibility of the identified assets. 3. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission identify plans for the Scarborough Busway following construction of the Scarborough Subway and outline the Busway's future as part of the Toronto Transit Commission's overall Transit Plan for Scarborough. 4. City Council request the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor, identify property ownership and rights for the lands impacted by the Scarborough Rapid Transit elevated structure. 5. City Council request that the City Manager report back on these items no later than the fourth quarter of 2024.
MM16.30adopted
Participatory Budgeting is a system of direct democracy where residents imagine how their neighbourhood could be improved, suggest potential ideas and then vote on how funds are spent to improve their community through capital projects. 2023 was the first year Participatory Budgeting was implemented in Toronto Centre to determine how community benefits funding should be allocated. Between May 25 to November 1, 2023, my office hosted online and in-person engagements with local residents and business improvement areas to crowdsource ideas. These ideas were then vetted for costing and feasibility with City staff and presented to the local community to vote on which projects they would like to see funded. In the Bay Cloverhill, Bloor East, Church Wellesley and Upper Jarvis neighbourhoods, six projects supported by the local community that fit within the allocated budget of $750,000: new tree planters along St. Nicholas Street and Irwin Street; installation of bump-outs for pedestrian safety on St. Joseph Street between Bay Street and Yonge Street; mural installation at 16 Wellesley Street East; mural installation on St. Luke Lane (behind 530 Yonge Street); mural installation at 145 St. Luke Lane; and Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Renewal. The release of funds for these projects will allow for locally supported capital projects to move forward in a timely manner. Funding for the Barbara Hall Park Dog-Off-Leash Area Renewal will be released immediately to Parks, Forestry and Recreation as part of the existing Barbara Hall Park Revitalization capital project already underway. However, the improvements will follow the timeline of the full park revitalization schedule and plan. A future motion will provide funding for new tree planters along St. Nicholas Street and Irwin Street after more detailed review with staff.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan of Transportation Services Division to create a new capital sub-project for the development of the following projects, as outlined in Appendix A: a. $150,000.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits obtained from the development at 951-971 Bay Street and 36 Wellesley Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700644) for the purpose of installing bump outs on both corners of St. Joseph Street at Bay Street and Yonge Street (Cost Centre: CPT424-04). 2. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for the Barbara Hall Park Redevelopment sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $350,000 gross, $0 debt, increasing the total project cost from $300,000 to $650,000 with cash flow commitment in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development 55-61 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701045) and allocated explicitly to improvements of the Barbara Hall Park Dog Off-Leash Area as part of the overall project. 3. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $80,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 55-61 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701045) for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area for a new mural above Wellesley Station (16 Wellesley Street East) as outlined in Appendix A (Cost Centre: NP2161). 4. City Council direct that the $80,000.00 be forwarded to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 5. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $80,500.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 480-492 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700909) for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS Public Art for two new murals on St. Luke Lane as outlined in Appendix A (Cost Centre: NP2161). 6. City Council direct that the $80,500.00 be forwarded to STEPS Public Art, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 7. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan of Transportation Services Division to create a new capital sub-project for the development of the following projects, as outlined in Appendix A: a. $150,000.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits obtained from the development at 951-971 Bay Street and 36 Wellesley Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700644) for the purpose of installing bump outs on both corners of St. Joseph Street at Bay Street and Yonge Street (Cost Centre: CPT424-04); 2. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for the Barbara Hall Park Redevelopment sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $350,000 gross, $0 debt, increasing the total project cost from $300,000 to $650,000 with cash flow commitment in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development 55-61 Charles Street East (source account: XR3026-3701045) and allocated explicitly to improvements of the Barbara Hall Park Dog Off-Leash Area as part of the overall project. 3. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $80,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 55-61 Charles Street East (Source account is XR3026-3701045) for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area for a new mural above Wellesley Station (16 Wellesley Street East) as outlined in Appendix A (Cost Centre NP2161). 4. City Council direct that the $80,000.00 be forwarded to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 5. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $80,500.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 480-492 Yonge Street (Source account is XR3026-3700909) for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS Public Art for two new murals on St. Luke Lane as outlined in Appendix A (Cost Centre NP2161). 6. City Council direct that the $80,500.00 be forwarded to STEPS Public Art, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 7. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM16.31adopted
The Ontario Line is a 15.6-kilometre Provincial subway project that will span 15 stations from Exhibition Place to the Ontario Science Centre. Currently, Metrolinx is beginning work on the Elevated Guideway and Stations project, which includes the Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and Ontario Science Centre Stations, as well as a proposed Transit-Oriented Community in Thorncliffe Park. Both residents and the local City Councillors would benefit from regular updates to North York Community Council on these projects as construction gets underway. In addition, City staff should continue including updates on the northern segment of the Ontario Line in other related reports to Committee and Council.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to report to North York Community Council with updates on the status and progress of the Province's Transit-Oriented Communities proposals as well as design and construction of the northern segment of the Ontario Line within the boundaries of North York.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to report to North York Community Council with updates on the status and progress of the Province's Transit-Oriented Communities proposals as well as design and construction of the northern segment of the Ontario Line within the boundaries of North York.
MM16.32adopted
Bar Volo, a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 17 St. Nicholas Street, are in rare placement as a restaurant that directly fronts onto a laneway with no sidewalks and no conventional outdoor patio space. They received a CaféTO permit in 2021, 2022 and 2023 to operate an outdoor dining area on St. Nicholas Street, which is designated as a public laneway, which was successful and popular. In November 2023, Transportation Services sent emails to 2023 CaféTO Curb Lane Café Program participants across the City, informing them of their conditional pre-approval for 2024. A conditional pre-approval means that if the operator (restaurant/bar/café) intends on making no changes to their curb lane café configuration from their 2023 setup, they can participate in 2024 by simply renewing their permit. The owners wish to renew their CaféTO permit once again for the upcoming season. However, they were informed in January 2024 that their CaféTO permit was denied because under Chapter 742 café patios are not permitted to operate in public laneways as of right. The restaurant has been able to safely operate with the traffic safety measures installed by Transportation Services previously. They should be allowed to operate and renew their CaféTO permit for the upcoming season and in subsequent years if they can continue to operate safely at this location. Therefore, the operator requires relief from § 742-10.4A (1) of the Municipal Code to operate a patio café at 17 St. Nicholas Street. Further, as the sidewalk is at grade with the road at this location, an accessible temporary platform or a ramp is required for this permit area. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as City Council approval is required to enable the installation of this CaféTO patio within a reasonable timeframe.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt curb lane café permit areas at 17 St. Nicholas Street, Bar Volo, from the requirement of § 742-10.4A (1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt curb lane café permit areas at 17 St. Nicholas Street, Bar Volo, from the requirement of § 742-10.4A (1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays.
MM16.33adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 103 Roncesvalles Avenue operating under the name Bossanova Wine and Beer (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is February 28th 2024.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bossanova Wine and Beer, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Bossanova Wine and Beer, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Bossanova Wine and Beer, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bossanova Wine and Beer, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Bossanova Wine and Beer, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for Bossanova Wine and Beer, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM16.34adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1174 St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Ja Tequila Imperial Inc. (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is April 1, 2024.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Ja Tequila Imperial Inc. is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Ja Tequila Imperial Inc. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Ja Tequila Imperial Inc., and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Ja Tequila Imperial Inc. (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Ja Tequila Imperial Inc. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM16.35adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City Wide By-law 569-2013 (Application A0653/23TEY), including variances to maximum permitted height and maximum permitted floor space index. The Application seeks to alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey side addition and four-storey side and rear additions for a residential care home (supportive housing). On February 21, 2024, the Toronto East York Panel of the Committee of refused the requested minor variances (the "Decision"). In its report from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated February 15, 2024, City Planning Staff wrote that they were supportive of the application. Staff noted that the proposed development will add to the range of housing types while minimizing impact on neighbourhood character. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision. This motion is urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to preserve the City's statutory right and requires instructions to appeal and attend the hearing for this matter.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding the proposed development at 118 Havelock Street (Application A0653/23TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding Application A0653/23TEY respecting 118 Havelock Street, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Applicant, the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding the proposed development at 118 Havelock Street (Application A0653/23TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding Application A0653/23TEY respecting 118 Havelock Street, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Applicant, the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District.
MM16.36adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 350-352 Oakwood Avenue operating under the name Sansa Bakery & Grill (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is March 29, 2024.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Sansa Bakery & Grill is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Sansa Bakery & Grill. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Sansa Bakery & Grill, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Sansa Bakery & Grill (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Sansa Bakery & Grill. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.