Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 90 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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BL16.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, passed By-laws 196-2024 to 291-2024.
CC16.1received
The Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, requires that the City's Accountability Officers undergo an annual audit by an external auditor, a practice that began with the Auditor General. As directed by City Council, the City Manager facilitated the request for proposal process and retained Robert Gore and Associates to undertake this work. The external auditors have completed their review. I am transmitting to City Council the external auditor's reports for the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman for the year ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, for information.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, received Item CC16.1 for information.
IA16.1withdrawn
New Linear Park for Scarborough in Review
Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code Chapter 27 §27-7.11 to seek information regarding the request for staff to report back to Council on the feasibility of a new linear park for Scarborough. On February 2, 2022, City Council adopted MM39.24 , Potential Adaptive Reuse - Scarborough Rapid Transit Elevated Track. The item was considered urgent as it asked staff to explore the potential for the adaptive reuse of the elevated track currently utilized by the Scarborough Rapid Transit line as a new linear park and active transportation corridor and to report back to a future meeting of City Council on the feasibility, including potential funding options. In 2024, City Council directed the Toronto Transit Commission to design a busway within the at-grade sections of the Scarborough Rapid Transit corridor to function until the Scarborough Subway is operational. As this work will include the removal of the tracks, surface paving, and the installation of a safety wall, the corridor will be open for a natural next step for pedestrian accessibility in the form of a linear park connection, from Kennedy Station to the Scarborough Town Centre. Please provide information on the following points: - What work has been completed to date regarding the feasibility study and funding options for the pedestrian accessibility transformation into a linear park? - Which division or department is leading the feasibility study and project? - When can we expect a detailed report back to the Council with the feasibility and funding options to transform the supported busway for pedestrian accessibility? Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving your response and continuing the dialogue on this important issue. 2022.MM39.24 - Potential Adaptive Reuse - Scarborough Rapid Transit Elevated Track - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.MM39.24
Item IA16.1 was ruled redundant by the Speaker at City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024.
MM16.1adopted
This motion is to install two heritage plaques in Ward 11 with $20,000 in Section 37 funds, honouring local residents who have made outstanding contributions to Toronto and to Canada as a whole. The first plaque is to honour Uno Prii, the influential Toronto architect who brought sculptural curves and artful details to apartment buildings. Some of his best-loved and internationally famous works are in the Annex in Ward 11, such as the Vincennes at 35 Walmer Road (1966), Prince Arthur Towers at 20 Prince Arthur Avenue (1968), Brazil Towers at 485 Huron Street, and 44 Walmer Road (1969). The second plaque is to honour Senator David Croll. Senator David Croll was an immigrant and prominent social reformer who shattered racist barriers within Canada's political landscape. For over 60 years of exemplary public service (1931 to 1991) he fought for fairness, for justice, and for those most in need. Despite rampant anti-Jewish prejudice, he became Canada's first Jewish mayor, first Jewish cabinet minister, and first Jewish senator. Senator David Croll lived his principles. He resigned from the Ontario Cabinet over the government's harsh response to the 1937 United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, declaring "I would rather walk with the workers than ride with General Motors." He served overseas during World War II, and then was elected as a federal member of parliament for Spadina. In the Canadian Senate, Senator David Croll authored the influential 1971 "Report of the Special Senate Committee on Poverty," calling powerfully for a universal basic income. This report embarrassed the Trudeau government into tripling family allowances and instituting the Child Tax Credit; the report began with ringing words that are still too true today: "the poor do not choose poverty. It is at once their affliction and our national shame. The children of the poor (and there are many) are the most helpless victims of all, and find even less hope in a society where welfare systems from the very beginning destroys their chances of a better life." Senator David Croll was also responsible for key Senate reports on Aging, on Retirement without Tears, and on Consumer Credit and the Cost of Living. In 1990, in recognition of his lifetime of public service, he was sworn into the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, an honour usually given only to federal cabinet ministers. Senator David Croll's name appears on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation building at 341 Bloor Street West, but with no explanation of who he was or what he contributed to our community.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 666 Spadina Avenue, secured for public realm improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701288), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque honouring Uno Prii at or near 35 Walmer Road (Cost Centre: HG0001). 2. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $5778.12 from 192A, 194, and 200 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700396), secured for the heritage plaque program in the Annex community; and b. $4,221.88 from 666 Spadina Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701288), secured for public realm improvements; for the production and installation of a heritage plaque honouring Senator David Croll at or near Senator David Croll Apartments at 341 Bloor Street West (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 666 Spadina Avenue, secured for public realm improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701288), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque honouring Uno Prii at or near 35 Walmer Road (Cost Centre: HG0001). 2. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $5778.12 from 192A, 194, and 200 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700396), secured for the heritage plaque program in the Annex community; and b. $4,221.88 from 666 Spadina Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701288), secured for public realm improvements; for the production and installation of a heritage plaque honouring Senator David Croll at or near Senator David Croll Apartments at 341 Bloor Street West (Cost Centre: HG0001).
RM16.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:38 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. March 20, 2024 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney Stephen James Bedford Gladys Elizabeth Danford Herb Pirk Vassili Ioannou Spyropoulos Estella Wheeler Martin Willschick Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council.
CC16.2adopted
Appointment of Interim Controller
The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of an Interim Controller. This is a time sensitive matter as the current Controller, Andrew Flynn, retired from the City of Toronto effective March 12, 2024 and an interim appointment must be in place before the next Council meeting, currently scheduled for April 17, 18 and 19, 2024.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint David McIsaac as the Interim Controller, and in turn to the statutory office of Deputy Treasurer of the City of Toronto, for the purposes of section 138 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, effective the latter of March 22, 2024, or such date when David McIsaac enters into an employment contract for the position of Interim Controller and until such time as a new Controller has been appointed. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council appoint David McIsaac as the Interim Controller, and in turn to the statutory office of Deputy Treasurer of the City of Toronto, for the purposes of section 138 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 effective the latter of March 22, 2024, or such date when David McIsaac enters into an employment contract for the position of Interim Controller and until such time as a new Controller has been appointed. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision.
IA16.2received
Renaming of Dundas Toronto Transit Commission Stations
Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19, Beaches-East York, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this administrative inquiry (under Municipal Code S27-7.11) to obtain information on plans to rename the Dundas subway stations. On December 14, 2023, a motion approved by City Council provided recommendations for the Toronto Transit Commission Board to undertake steps to rename both Dundas and Dundas West Subway Station. At that time, the Fiscal Impact Statement said that "Renaming the Dundas subway and Dundas West subway stations are estimated to cost approximately $2.2 million in gross expenditures with an estimated net City costs of $0.6 million." The Statement also said that Toronto Metropolitan University would "fully fund costs" associated with Dundas Station renaming, "currently estimated at $1.6 million", and "Costs associated with renaming the Dundas West subway station will be included as part of the staff proposed 2024 - 2033 Capital Budget and Plan for the Toronto Transit Commission." At the Toronto Transit Commission Board Meeting held on February 22, 2024, direction was subsequently provided for Toronto Transit Commission staff to move forward with the development of a framework to consider the renaming of both subway stations and report back to the Toronto Transit Commission Board by the end of the third quarter of 2024. Unfortunately, the video recording of this meeting is not available. As it remains unclear how these renamings will be achieved without significant costs to the City, this Administrative Inquiry seeks to provide an update directly to Council. Questions for the City Manager: 1. Did Toronto Transit Commission staff provide the cost estimates for the renaming of the stations included in the Fiscal Impact Statement? If not, how and by whom were those estimates developed? 2. What is the current estimated cost to rename both Dundas and Dundas West Stations, inclusive of train and streetcar technical systems, signage and system-wide maps? 3. What is the status of discussions between the City, the Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Metropolitan University regarding the potential renaming of Dundas Station? And whom at the City of Toronto has been engaged in those discussions? 4. What are the draft terms of agreement between the City, the Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Metropolitan University regarding the potential renaming of Dundas Station, including the proposed term of the agreement? 5. Is the City or the Toronto Transit Commission in active discussions with any additional parties regarding the naming rights for Dundas West Station? 6. To date, what work has been undertaken to determine the potential revenue opportunities for renaming rights to transit lines, stations and other City assets? 7. What is the estimated opportunity cost to the City as a result of choosing not to pursue potential revenue opportunities for naming rights to these transit stations? Should the answers to any of these questions require a confidential attachment, I request that those responses be separated from other responses so that as much information be made publicly available as possible.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, received Administrative Inquiry IA16.2 from Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19, Beaches-East York, regarding Renaming of Dundas Toronto Transit Commission Stations and Answer IA16.2a from the City Manager, for information.
MM16.2adopted
As the third vice-president of the Good Roads Association, I ask that the City of Toronto join the Good Roads Association in supporting Bill 152. Bill 152, Chad's Law (Enforcing Safer Passing), 2023 , was introduced by New Democrat Party Member of Provincial Parliament Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk-James Bay) this past November. The intent of the Bill is to enhance road safety by discouraging risky passing maneuvers on highways, particularly those marked with double solid yellow lines. The Bill passed First Reading on November 21 and was ordered for Second Reading. It is unclear at this time when that will occur. Bill 152 is named after Chad Bélanger, who was the victim in a head-on collision near Kapuskasing in January of 2022 after a commercial vehicle crossed solid yellow lines to pass another commercial vehicle on a hill. Although Bélanger was not killed, he was seriously injured. Ontario is currently the only province in Canada to not have passing on double yellow lines officially legislated as illegal. A driver can face charges if an accident occurs after passing a solid double yellow line, but the act of passing is not itself illegal. Rather, it is a very strong recommendation to not pass. Currently, charges can be laid regarding unsafe passing on or near hills, bridges, and viaducts under sections 148 and 149 of the Highway Traffic Act. While having these laws on the books is positive, it is a reactionary approach. Oftentimes, police are laying these charges because of a motor vehicle collision. This Bill aims to take a more proactive approach by prohibiting the dangerous passing in the first place. The primary amendment proposed by Bill 152 is the addition of subsections (9) and (10) to section 148 of the Highway Traffic Act. Individuals found contravening the prohibition outlined in subsection (9) would be guilty of an offence. Upon conviction, they would be subject to a fine of $400 and would incur three or more demerit points. Bill 152, Chad's Law (Enforcing Safer Passing), 2023 - Legislative Assembly of Ontario (ola.org)
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for Bill 152, Chad's Law, Enforcing Safer Passing 2023. 2. City Council forward this item to Premier Doug Ford, Member of Provincial Parliament Guy Bourgouin, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, and the Good Roads Association, advising of City Council's support for Bill 152.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for Bill 152, Chad's Law, Enforcing Safer Passing 2023. 2. City Council forward this item to Premier Doug Ford, Member of Provincial Parliament Guy Bourgouin, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, and the Good Roads Association, advising of City Council's support of Bill 152.
RM16.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 6 and 7, 2024 and the special meeting held on February 14, 2024.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on February 6 and 7, 2024, and the special meeting held on February 14, 2024.
CC16.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the CreateTO Board
At its meeting on February 26, 2024, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC7.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (February 13, 2024) from the City Clerk: The Corporations Nominating Panel will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following public member to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 22, 2028, and until a successor is appointed: Mark Guslits 2. City Council appoint the following public member to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 22, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Mark Guslits 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (February 13, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (February 13, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel: The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following public member to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 22, 2028, and until a successor is appointed: Mark Guslits 2. City Council appoint the following public member to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 22, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Mark Guslits 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (February 13, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
IA16.3received
Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry (under Municipal Code §27-7.11.) to obtain information about emergency preparedness, public safety, by law enforcement and police response to the upcoming Al Quds day protest and further details on how by law enforcement responded to protests and rallies that have taken place between October 7, 2023, and March 3, 2024. Since October 7, 2023, Toronto has seen over 400 protests, many of which targeted the Jewish community in Toronto. Because of the temperament of these events Toronto Police Service allocated hundreds of officers at a cost of over $8 million to protect persons and property. The mobs behind these events have targeted synagogues, a hospital with a Jewish history, Jewish-owned stores, individuals who support Israel and Christmas shoppers. They have blocked streets, ambulance routes, the entrance and exits of social and fundraising events, blocked the entrance to the offices of elected officials and sabotaged a state visit by the Prime Minister of Italy and the Prime Minister of Canada in Toronto. Chants have called for the genocide of Jews, and the destruction of Jewish owned businesses. The events are in violation of the City of Toronto Anti-discrimination policy, the City of Toronto Hate-sponsored Rallies policy, and numerous by laws and various provisions of the criminal code. While dozens have been arrested and charged, these hate rallies are growing more threatening and menacing. On or about April 5-6, 2024, an event called Al Quds Day, will take place. This event calls for the genocide of Jews in Jerusalem. The event has opened with a song called "Declare it a Popular Revolution." Keynote speakers include Holocaust deniers, those encouraging attacks on Jews, calling for the destruction of Israel and other hateful rhetoric. In light of months of incitement across Toronto it is expected that this year's gathering could be hateful and violent in the extreme. Questions for the City Manager, City of Toronto. Although there have been dozens, perhaps hundreds of by law violations during these protests since October 7, 2023, there is no indication that any by law charges have been laid. Have any by law infraction charges been laid against individuals participating in protests and rallies since October 7, 2023? If no charges have been laid, what are the reasons by law enforcement is not supporting police services and enforcing City of Toronto by laws? It has been over 4 years since the Hate Sponsored Rallies policy was adopted by Toronto City Council. Despite the city being overwhelmed with hateful protests, there is no indication that the policy has been enforced. What response and enforcement actions have city staff taken under the Hate Sponsored Rallies policy between October 7, 2023, and March 11, 2024. It is expected that this year's Al Quds day gathering could be violent and hateful. What options are available to seek an injunction to prevent the event from taking place or what other measures are available to stop this gathering? What plans are in place to keep the public safe from gatherings of this nature?
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, received Administrative Inquiry IA16.3 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, regarding Al-Quds Day and Answer IA16.3a from the City Manager, for information.
MM16.3adopted
I am writing to request City Council request the Province of Ontario to undertake a comprehensive review of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017. This review, in consultation with municipalities, is imperative to ensure effective regulation and enforcement of cannabis-related matters across our province. While the Cannabis Control Act, 2017 established a framework for the legal sale and distribution of cannabis, there remain significant challenges, particularly regarding the proliferation of unlicensed cannabis establishments. It is evident that the current measures are not sufficient to deter these establishments from breaking the law and reopening despite enforcement efforts. One of the major limitations lies in the fines imposed under the Cannabis Control Act, 2017. While fines can be issued, their effectiveness is constrained by the discretion of a Judge or Justice of the Peace. This inconsistency in penalties undermines deterrence and enforcement efforts. Moreover, the enforcement measures available under the Cannabis Control Act of Ontario, including those carried out by the Municipal Licensing and Standards Cannabis Enforcement Unit, are constrained by the existing framework. Although property owners can be held accountable for illegal cannabis activities on their premises, there are challenges when property owners are directly involved in the operation of unlicensed cannabis dispensaries. In such cases, it becomes difficult to compel property owners to take action to evict or stop the sale of cannabis from unlicensed establishments. Furthermore, the licensing of cannabis dispensaries through the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario adds another layer of complexity to enforcement efforts. Without a streamlined regulatory process and clear enforcement mechanisms, municipalities struggle to effectively address the ongoing operation of unlicensed cannabis establishments. Therefore, a comprehensive review of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017, must address these shortcomings and provide municipalities with enhanced tools and resources to combat illegal cannabis activities. This includes exploring options to strengthen enforcement measures, increase penalties for non-compliance, and improve collaboration between municipalities and provincial authorities. In conclusion, I urge City Council to advocate for a thorough review of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017, to address the challenges associated with the proliferation of unlicensed cannabis establishments. By doing so, we can better protect public health and safety while upholding the integrity of the legal cannabis market in our province. I kindly ask for your support in formalizing this request to the Province of Ontario. Together, we can ensure that our concerns are heard and addressed through meaningful legislative action.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to undertake a comprehensive review of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017, in consultation with municipalities, including roles and responsibilities, funding, and enforcement, and addressing unlicensed cannabis establishments.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to undertake a comprehensive review of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017 in consultation with municipalities, including roles and responsibilities, funding, and enforcement, and addressing unlicensed cannabis establishments.
RM16.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 12 on February 29, 2024 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 4 on February 23, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holday, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 13 on February 2, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 14 on March 4, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 10 on February 20, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 10 on February 13, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 11 on February 27, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 10 on February 28, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 5 on March 8, 2024 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 11 on February 26, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 11 on February 22, 2024 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 11 on February 16, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 11 on February 21, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business submitted by the Mayor and City Officials.
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC16.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal
At its meeting on March 1, 2024, the Nominating Panel - Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal considered Item NH4.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (February 15, 2024) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend two candidates to City Council for appointment to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal for a term of office ending on February 8, 2028, and until successors are appointed: Owen Chambers; and Emily McKernan. 2. City Council direct that Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (March 12, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal. Confidential Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (March 12, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal: The Nominating Panel - Multi-Tenant Licensing Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal for a term of office ending on February 8, 2028, and until successors are appointed: Owen Chambers Emily McKernan 2. City Council direct that Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (March 12, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Multi-Tenant House Licensing Tribunal.
MM16.4referred
Night Economy Manifesto - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
As the Night Economy Champion, I am working with Economic Development and Culture to ensure the City of Toronto fulfills its mandate to modernize and clarify the rules to provide flexibility and support for businesses at night, while ensuring an appropriate level of regulatory oversight to mitigate any potential community nuisance and public safety issues. As we move the directive forward, it is important that the City of Toronto join other cities worldwide in signing the Nighttime Manifesto, symbolizing a global commitment to raising the awareness around the importance of nightlife. The Nighttime Manifesto is an expression of intent to support a nighttime that is safe, resilient, sustainable, responsible, inclusive, and creative. It is aligned with existing Council direction for the City's support of the Night Economy, including: EC8.14 headed "Supporting the Growth of the Night Economy" ; EC8.13 headed "Recommended Amendments to Chapter 545, Licensing for Bars, Restaurants, and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review" ; and PH8.2 headed "Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review - Final Report" . There are no financial implications, and the Nighttime Manifesto is not legally binding. Some of the supporting cities include, Antwerp, Bangkok, Belfast, Berlin, Durban, Johannesburg, Mälmo, Montreal, New York, São Paulo, and Singapore. The Manifesto outlines objectives to "Involve different partners and stakeholders to bridge gaps, raise awareness, and build stronger representation for nighttime communities." I look forward to your support.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, referred Motion MM16.4 to the Economic and Community Development Committee for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the Nighttime Manifesto and request the Mayor to sign the Manifesto on behalf of the City of Toronto.
RM16.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC16.5amended
415 Broadview Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Request for Direction Report
On January 20, 2022 an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application was submitted seeking to permit the adaptive re-use of an existing historic church to include a 10-storey addition with 60 residential units. On August 15, 2022 the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. Subsequently the applicant made applications under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the property and demolish heritage attributes in order to allow for the construction of a modified development application comprised of a seven-storey mixed-use building with commercial units at grade and residential units above. Staff recommended refusal of those permits as the submitted heritage memo was incomplete and therefore did not demonstrate satisfactory conservation of the heritage resources on site. On January 17, 2024 the applicant submitted a revised development concept generally in line with the previous heritage alteration application, although the height has been further reduced to six-storeys. An Ontario Land Tribunal hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2024, with procedural filing dates occurring in spring 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings relating to the Official Plan and rezoning appeal.
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 4, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 4, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 4, 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 4, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher, were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the application as depicted in Public Attachment 1 to the report (March 4, 2024) from the City Solicitor, provided that the applicant has made arrangements satisfactory to the City Solicitor, such as entering into minutes of settlement or entering other agreements with the City or other parties to the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, to secure the following: a. the applicant, in coordination with the City, will undertake best efforts through the site plan approval process to relocate the transformer currently located at the north east corner of the site to a location acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the applicant will conserve all trees on neighbouring properties, undertake best efforts to retain as many on-site trees as feasible, and plant additional trees to enhance privacy for adjacent properties. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the draft Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments implementing the Settlement Offer are finalized in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the applicant has provided updated reports confirming adequate water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; c. the owner has resolved transportation-related matters including streetscape and curb extension provisions, site loading and access, as well as matters related to functional servicing and stormwater management, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. in the event that the updated reports referred to above identify required upgrades to servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements to such services, as required, at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resource, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; f. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 415 Broadview Avenue, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by RAW Design Inc. and dated January 17, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated January 17, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the approved Plan required in Part 2.g. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; g. 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 415 Broadview Avenue, prepared by ERA Architects dated January 17, 2024, and details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; h. the owner has submitted an application and gained approval in writing under Section 33 and Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed alterations and partial demolition of the heritage property at 415 Broadview Avenue; i. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; and j. the owner has resolved all outstanding matters identified in the Memorandum prepared by Engineering and Construction Services, dated June 30, 2022. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor to continue discussions with the applicant to explore the delivery of affordable units within the development, including as an in-kind community benefit pursuant to section 37(6) of the Planning Act, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit. 4. City Council direct that the parkland dedication requirement shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu payment pursuant to section 42 of the Planning Act and will be appraised through Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. City Council recommend the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, commit to the following measures in addition to the implementation of the standard City of Toronto Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including but not limited to the following: a. establish a Construction Liaison Committee made up of local residents and businesses including a representative of the local Residents Associations, to the satisfaction of the local Councillor; the Committee is to meet bi-weekly at the beginning of construction; and notes from the meetings are to be shared with the members and the Councillor's office in a timely way following each meeting; b. sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; c. pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks, laneways and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; d. ensure that the existing sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night; e. consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local businesses and residents in advance of any physical road modifications; f. install appropriate signage and converging mirrors where necessary to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times; g. post a 24/7 contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; h. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the subject site; and i. include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding to be allocated to artwork at their sole cost, in collaboration with the Steps Initiative and to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to Toronto and East York Community Council to reconfigure the portion of Simpson Avenue adjacent to the subject site to allow two-way traffic. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 4, 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 4, 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 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.
MM16.5adopted
The Canadian Independent Music Association , during the month of February visited the Minister of Canadian Heritage to raise awareness of the government's pledge to provide annual funding to the Canadian Music Sector. This initiative is one of the many held by organizations to advocate on behalf of the music sector, which have included the Canadian Live Music Association and others. As the Night Economy Champion I am writing to urge Toronto City Council to extend its support to the music community by advocating for increased funding to the Canada Music Fund. As an integral part of our cultural landscape, the music sector plays a crucial role in enriching our community and contributing to our economy. However, recent challenges, compounded by the impacts of the pandemic, have highlighted the need for additional support to ensure the continued vibrancy and sustainability of this vital industry. The Liberal government demonstrated its commitment to the music sector by promising to increase the annual contribution to the Canada Music Fund to $50 million by 2024-2025. This commitment reflects an understanding of the importance of supporting Canadian artists and music companies, particularly during these challenging times. Organizations like Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) rely on funding from the Canada Music Fund to provide essential support to artists and music companies across the country. The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings' investments have not only nurtured talent but have also contributed significantly to the growth and sustainability of the Canadian music scene. However, declining contributions from private radio broadcasters pose a significant threat to the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings' funding model, jeopardizing its ability to support the industry effectively. By advocating for an increase in funding to the Canada Music Fund, Toronto City Council can demonstrate its commitment to supporting local artists, businesses, and organizations within the music sector. A stronger investment in the Canada Music Fund will not only help sustain existing programming but will also enable the creation of new initiatives, particularly in the live sector, which has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. I ask City Council to join in calling for increased funding to the Canada Music Fund.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for the Canadian Independent Music Association and the Canadian Live Music Association in their efforts in requesting the Government of Canada to increase its annual contribution to the Canada Music Fund to $50 million by 2024-2025 as pledged during the 2021 federal election. 2. City Council forward this item to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Canadian Independent Music Association, and the Canadian Live Music Association advising of Toronto City Council's support.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support to the Canadian Independent Music Association and the Canadian Live Music Association in their efforts in requesting the Government of Canada to increase its annual contribution to the Canada Music Fund to $50 million by 2024-2025 as pledged during the 2021 federal election. 2. City Council forward this item to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Canadian Independent Music Association, and the Canadian Live Music Association advising of Toronto City Council's support.
RM16.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC16.6adopted
On November 10, 2021, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were submitted to permit a 24-storey (76 metres high) mixed-use building and a 9-storey residential building (30 metres high) at 2402-2418 Dufferin Street and 4-10 Ramsden Road. Also proposed were a northerly extension to the existing municipal laneway within the site, and an on-site parkland dedication at the southwest corner of the site. On August 2, 2022, the Applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act. Case Management Conferences before the Ontario Land Tribunal took place on November 15, 2022 and April 3, 2023. Duffli Limited and Li III Ltd, an adjacent landowner, was made a party to the proceedings and a 10 day hearing has been scheduled to commence on April 15, 2024. The City Solicitor urgently requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. This item 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 and Confidential Appendix A 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 without prejudice offer to settle the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications dated March 5, 2024 set out in Confidential 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 approve that in accordance with section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 503.2 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 4. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. 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 draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted revised architectural and landscape plans, and sun/shadow and wind studies to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has revised the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrological Review Summary, and Groundwater Summary to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, 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; in requiring any off site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way; e. the owner has submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters be secured if required; g. the owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10 to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and h. the owner has provided a revised draft Plan of Subdivision, as necessary, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). 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 in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are 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.
MM16.6adopted
Bloor Bedford Safe Rear Access - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
The City owns a driveway (unopened lane) just west of Avenue Road and north of Bloor Street West (the "City Driveway"). The City Driveway runs south from Prince Arthur Avenue and then east toward Bedford Road just north of 200 to 220 Bloor Street West. The City Driveway terminates at the rear of 220 Bloor Street West, which is City property leased to HPT IHG Canada Corporation (known familiarly as the "Royal Sonesta Hotel"). Owners of several buildings fronting onto Avenue Road or Bloor Street have non-exclusive easements to use the north-south portion of the City Driveway for ingress and egress to Prince Arthur Avenue. This includes the Royal Sonesta Hotel. As part of its long-term lease of the City property at 220 Bloor Street West, the Royal Sonesta Hotel also has an exclusive easement for $1 per year over the east to west portions of the City Driveway that are identified as Parts 2 and 3 on the draft Plan attached hereto as Appendix "C". The Royal Sonesta Hotel also has a right of egress west to Bedford Road across the southern edge of the Toronto Parking Authority Green P Lot 58, and is very close to the Bedford entrance of the St. George Subway Station. In 2022, the Ontario Land Tribunal ignored the City's objections and authorized construction of a large condominium tower at 210 Bloor Street West This is a very small site with no room for a driveway. The Ontario Land Tribunal ruled that acceptable access was provided, for both construction and long-term operations, by an easement over a narrow private driveway behind 208 Bloor (4.7 m wide) and then south (5.5 metres wide) between the Museum (206 Bloor) and Exhibit (200 Bloor) condominiums to Bloor Street (the "Private Driveway"). Since that time, a fourth condominiums tower has been approved for 208 Bloor Street West, to use the same narrow access over the Private Driveway. If nothing is done to protect the public interest, construction vehicles, heavy trucks and all other vehicles that serve the four condominiums towers will be competing to access Bloor Street through this dangerously narrow Private Driveway, plus there might have to be construction staging on Bloor. The Private Driveway empties directly across the Bloor Street westbound sidewalk and newly constructed cycle track, shortly before the Royal Sonesta Hotel's entry. Visibility is poor and the risk of collisions is high. There is already conflict between existing users of this Private Driveway, and vehicles sometimes queue on Bloor. In addition, the Royal Ontario Museum has also just announced major construction on its site across the street. The City Driveway could be converted into a public lane that would provide much safer access to the four condominiums, if not for the exclusive easement granted to the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Release of the exclusive easement held by the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Part 3 of the attached survey is necessary to provide the public with a safe rear access route to the four condos, in exchange for which the southern portion of the Private Driveway will be converted to a mid-block pedestrian connection to Bloor Street. This will significantly reduce the risk of serious collisions causing injury or death, of interference with pedestrians and cycle access along Bloor Street, and of congestion and queueing on Bloor Street. The operations of the Royal Sonesta Hotel will not be interfered with, as they will continue to be able to use the City Driveway / lane to access Prince Arthur Avenue, and will be able to access Bedford Road through Green P Lot 58. Release of the exclusive easement would also facilitate an eventual public lane that could connect Prince Arthur Avenue and Bedford Road, likely as part of converting all or part of the Toronto Parking Authority Green P Lot 58 to much-needed housing and green space. This could be a valuable site for the City's plan for Leveraging City-Wide Real Estate Opportunities for Affordable Housing, Complete Communities and Financial Sustainability , https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.EX12.4 . Negotiations are ongoing with the Royal Sonesta Hotel to release its exclusive easement in Part 3 in exchange for non-exclusive access over the same lands, and for reduction or elimination of its maintenance costs. If an amicable agreement cannot be secured, it will be necessary to expropriate the exclusive easement from the Royal Sonesta Hotel on appropriate terms.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation, to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2024 with a detailed plan and timetable for converting the City Driveway, between the rear of 210 Bloor Street West and Prince Arthur Avenue, to a public lane, and for any necessary ancillary changes to Toronto Parking Authority Lot 58, 208R Bloor Street West and/or to Prince Arthur Avenue, while maximizing the potential for future housing development at Toronto Parking Authority Lot 58. 2. For the purpose of this public lane, City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to negotiate: a. with the Royal Sonesta Hotel for the release of the exclusive easement on that part of the property more particularly described in Appendix B and shown as Part 3 on Draft Plan Job 2023-06713, attached as Appendix C; b. with the owners of 9 Prince Arthur Avenue to purchase the southeast corner of that property to the minimum extent necessary to relieve the current pinch point; and c. with the owners of 200 and 206 Bloor Street West to ensure that the Private Driveway between 200 and 206 Bloor Street West will be permanently closed to vehicular traffic once rear access is provided. 3. If such negotiations are unsuccessful, City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back to City Council in the second quarter of 2024 with recommendations for initiation of any necessary expropriations. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority, to evaluate conversion of all or part of Toronto Parking Authority Lot 58 to housing with associated green space, and City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation, to evaluate whether, when and how it would be in the public interest to extend the public lane from the rear of 210 Bloor Street West to Bedford Road, as part of implementing City Council's decision on Item 2024.EX12.4, headed "Long-Term Financial Plan Update: Leveraging City-Wide Real Estate Opportunities for Affordable Housing, Complete Communities and Financial Sustainability".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation, to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2024 with a detailed plan and timetable for converting the City Driveway, between the rear of 210 Bloor Street West and Prince Arthur Avenue, to a public lane, and for any necessary ancillary changes to Toronto Parking Authority Lot 58, 208R Bloor Street West and/or to Prince Arthur Avenue, while maximizing the potential for future housing development at Toronto Parking Authority Lot 58. 2. For the purpose of this public lane, City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to negotiate: a. with the Royal Sonesta Hotel for the release of the exclusive easement on that part of the property more particularly described in Appendix B and shown as Part 3 on Draft Plan Job 2023-06713, attached as Appendix C; b. with the owners of 9 Prince Arthur Avenue to purchase the southeast corner of that property to the minimum extent necessary to relieve the current pinch point; and c. with the owners of 200 and 206 Bloor Street West to ensure that the Private Driveway between 200 and 206 Bloor Street West will be permanently closed to vehicular traffic once rear access is provided. 3. If such negotiations are unsuccessful, City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back to City Council in the second quarter of 2024 with recommendations for initiation of any necessary expropriations. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority, to evaluate conversion of all or part of Toronto Parking Authority Lot 58 to housing with associated green space, and City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation, to evaluate whether, when and how it would be in the public interest to extend the public lane from the rear of 210 Bloor Street West to Bedford Road, as part of implementing City Council's decision on Item 2024.EX12.4, headed "Long-Term Financial Plan Update: Leveraging City-Wide Real Estate Opportunities for Affordable Housing, Complete Communities and Financial Sustainability".
RM16.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024. March 20, 2024 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Paul Bedford, former Chief Planner for the City of Toronto, to the Council Chamber and expressed condolences to him and his family, on behalf of Members of Council, on the passing of his son, Stephen. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council for a presentation on Recognizing World Water Day and 150 Years of Toronto Water. Mayor Chow addressed Members of Council and gave remarks in celebration of World Water Day with the theme of Water for Peace, and recognized Toronto Water celebrating 150 years as a public utility. Mayor Chow introduced a short video presentation on the history of Toronto Water and presented Lou Di Gironimo, General Manager, Toronto Water with a commemorative scroll. Lou Di Gironimo addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Chow for her remarks. Mr. Gironimo remarked that as a division Toronto Water is not just providing water, sewer and storm water services, but also acts as stewards protecting the system for future generations. Mr. Gironimo thanked Members of Council and Toronto Water staff for their work and dedication to Toronto Water and the City of Toronto. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Nowruz, the annual Persian Festival and the first day of spring celebrating the Persian New Year. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon John D. Elvidge, City Clerk, to address City Council on the occasion of Fiona Murray's retirement as Deputy City Clerk of Toronto Elections, City Clerk's Office. John D. Elvidge, City Clerk, addressed City Council and acknowledged the outstanding career of Fiona Murray on her retirement from the City of Toronto after 31 years. Mr. Elvidge recognized Ms. Murray's career milestones and the impacts of her governance expertise and leadership on the City. Mr. Elvidge thanked Ms. Murray for her service and contributions to the City. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and recognized Fiona Murray's 31-year career and remarked on Ms. Murray's accomplishments during her time in Shelter, Support and Housing, the City Manager's Office and finally as Deputy City Clerk of Toronto Elections, City Clerk's Office. Mayor Chow welcomed Ms. Murray's family present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow congratulated Ms. Murray and presented her with a commemorative scroll as a token of the City's appreciation for her accomplishments and contributions. Fiona Murray addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Chow and John D. Elvidge, City Clerk for their remarks. Ms. Murray acknowledged and thanked colleagues, mentors, and the elected officials she had the pleasure of working with over her 31-year career. Ms. Murray extended thanks to the Toronto Elections team, for their hard work and dedication. Councillor Crisanti, during the afternoon session of the meeting, acknowledged March as National Engineering Month. Councillor Moise, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Cathy Crowe, and her students from Toronto Metropolitan University, to the Council Chamber. March 21, 2024 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council on the occasion of Casey Brendon's retirement as Director of Revenue Services, Finance and Treasury Services. Mayor Chow addressed City Council by recognizing Casey Brendon's career milestones and accomplishments as Director, Revenue Services, Finance and Treasury Services. Mayor Chow acknowledged and welcomed Mr. Brendon's wife, Francis, and his children, Kyle, Anthony, Leah and Malcom, to the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow congratulated Mr. Brendon, thanked him for his contributions to the City of Toronto, and presented him with a commemorative scroll. Casey Brendon addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Chow for her remarks. Mr. Brendon reflected on his career and what he has learned throughout his time as Director of Revenue Services, Finance and Treasury Services. Mr. Brendon thanked staff, his management team, the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the City Solicitor. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in recognition of Toronto Fire Services having earned Accredited Agency Status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Mayor Chow addressed City Council to celebrate and recognize Toronto Fire Services for achieving their second consecutive accredited agency status from the Commission of Fire Accreditation International. Mayor Chow extended congratulations to Matthew Pegg, Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services for his leadership. Mayor Chow welcomed and thanked Toronto Fire Services staff and James Reed, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association Local 3888, President, present in the Chamber. Mayor Chow presented Chief Pegg with a commemorative scroll. Chief Pegg addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Chow for her remarks. Chief Pegg remarked on why the Commission of Fire Accreditation International matters, stating that the Accreditation is third party international validation of the world class fire protection that City Council provides in Toronto. Chief Pegg thanked City Council, the City's Senior Leadership Team, colleagues, and Toronto residents for allowing him to serve as their Fire Chief.
CC16.7amended
This report and the report that went to the Toronto Preservation Board on March 18, 2024 are intended to be considered together by City Council at its meeting on March 20 to 22, 2024. The owner appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 20, 2023. The applicant has also appealed the Site Plan application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to a lack of decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. During its meeting of October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council directed the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan, and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
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 8, 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 and C to the report (March 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 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. 4. City Council request the Mayor to allocate a portion of the Community Benefits Charges collected from the development at 1779 - 1787 Bayview Avenue, as part of the 2025 Budget, to improvements to Howard Talbot Park, including baseball field netting and lighting systems, in consultation with the local Councillor. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to engage in continued consultation with the Leaside Baseball Association regarding construction management through the Site Plan process. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer attached as Confidential Appendix A (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendices B and C (the "Revised Plans") to the report (March 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor (together, the "Revised Proposal") for the lands municipally known as 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue (the "Lands"), and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the Revised Proposal, subject to Parts 2 to 5 below. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until having been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated December 13, 2023, or as may be updated, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer, Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed Transportation Services matters in the Transportation Services memo dated July 31, 2023 (as updated), or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that matters arising from such Plan be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, if required; e. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation memorandum dated November 28, 2023, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; f. the Owner has submitted a Subsurface Investigation for the possible presence of methane gas on the property and any required mitigation measures are to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; g. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry memorandum dated December 16, 2022, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; h. the Owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the Owner provides the City with confirmation that the Metrolinx Technical Reviews have been completed, as determined in consultation with Metrolinx; j. the Owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; k. the Owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the Lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and l. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 22 224403 NNY 15 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the ten (10) existing rental dwelling units at 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue, and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the Lands, one or more agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council consent to the demolition of the designated heritage building at 1783-1785 Bayview Avenue, in accordance with section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the incorporation of the front (westerly) façade of such building into the new residential building at its southwest corner, as reflected in the Revised Plans and as described in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated February 16, 2024, all subject to and in accordance with a Commemoration Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following further conditions: a. prior to issuance of a final Ontario Land Tribunal Order in connection with the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the Lands, the Owner shall: i. inter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1783-1785 Bayview Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis, dated February 16, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated February 16, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 3.a.ii. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and ii. 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 1783-1785 Bayview Avenue, prepared by GBCA, dated February 16, 2024, and details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to final Site Plan Approval in connection with the proposed development on the Lands, the Owner shall: i. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 3.a.ii above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iii. 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; iv. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and v. 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 1783-1785 Bayview Avenue, 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: i. btain final approval for the necessary zoning by-law amendments required to permit the proposed development on the Lands substantially in accordance with the Revised Plans; ii. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan 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; iii. 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 iv. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two printed sets of archival quality 8 by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one 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; d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 3.c.iii. above, the Owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting 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 ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Owner of 1783-1785 Bayview Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. 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 1783-1785 Bayview Avenue. 6. City Council direct that the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, prioritize the research and evaluation of the heritage potential of the properties south of 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue on the east side of Bayview Avenue, to and including 1747 - 1749 Bayview Avenue, for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and report back to City Council no later than the November 2024 meeting of City Council on this matter. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (March 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 recommendations contained in 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 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C 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.
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In 2013 (CC39.5) and in 2022 (MM39.24), Toronto City Council proactively decided to explore the feasibility for adaptive reuse of the 6.4 kilometre right-of-way and six station assets which comprised the Scarborough Rapid Transit (Line 3), which served Scarborough neighbourhoods from 1985 until its decommissioning in 2023. The possibility of converting the elevated right-of-way portions of Line 3 into an iconic linear public park and mobility space remains an important act of city-building. Scarborough residents have the longest Toronto Transit Commission commutes, the least amount of biking infrastructure and the highest rates of pedestrian deaths in the City. This linear park will help residents to safely and conveniently gain expanded year-round access to jobs, affordable housing options, culture and entertainment, shopping, green space and other neighbourhoods along the existing corridor, and would significantly improve the quality of life in Scarborough while supporting Council's ambitious housing, employment, quality of life and fiscal sustainability goals. During hybrid public consultations conducted in late November and early December 2023 by the Toronto Transit Commission at the request of Council to support work on the Line 3 Busway, respondents noted the potential for local markets, sustainable access to neighbourhoods, direct connections to the Scarborough Town Centre, employers, government buildings and civic assets, and the opportunity to transform McCowan Station into a space which better serves its community. Given that Line 3 has now closed, there is an urgent need to act on previous Council decisions in order to quickly establish an innovative strategic plan which explores options for low-cost financing and supports Council's strategic decisions.
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm the goals of 2013.CC39.5 and 2022.MM39.24 to consider the technical and fiscal feasibility of adaptively reusing Line 3 assets that are no longer required to provide bus or train service as part of a new linear park and active transportation corridor. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designates, to urgently complete a preliminary assessment of the potential for the adaptive reuse of the right-of-way and station assets which comprised the Scarborough Rapid Transit (Line 3) between Ellesmere Station and McCowan Station, and Kennedy Station to McCowan Station, and report back to City Council by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024; such report shall include information of how the following can be achieved, including resource considerations and identification of feasibility studies that may be needed to explore: a. opportunities for the development of a new linear park and active transportation corridor leveraging the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit infrastructure, informed by similar projects including the High Line in New York, the Beltline in Atlanta, Cuernavaca's Railway Linear Park in Mexico City, and the Potrero Yard Modernization Project in San Francisco; b. high-capacity mobility solutions along the corridor to meet ongoing resident and business needs in partnership with Metrolinx; and c. commercial and housing development potential along, adjacent, and integrated into the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit corridor, including opportunities to support city-building objectives facilitated by the provision of people and goods movement solutions along the existing corridor; such report shall also include: d. an approach for broader engagement and consultation to promote innovation and human centred design excellence, specifically with academia (University of Toronto Scarborough), architecture and design experts via a charette or competitions, and local public engagement; and e. exploration of funding opportunities, including the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council affirm the goals of 2013.CC39.5 and 2022.MM39.24 to consider the technical and fiscal feasibility of adaptively reusing Line 3 assets that are no longer required to provide bus or train service as part of a new linear park and active transportation corridor. 2. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designates to urgently complete a preliminary assessment of the potential for the adaptive reuse of the right-of-way and station assets which comprised the Scarborough Rapid Transit (Line 3) between Ellesmere Station and McCowan Station, and Kennedy Station to McCowan Station, and report back to Council by the end of the third quarter of 2024 outlining: a. initial findings and the additional detailed feasibility studies needed to evaluate: 1. opportunities for the development of a new linear park and active transportation corridor leveraging the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit infrastructure, informed by similar projects including the High Line in New York, the Beltline in Atlanta, Cuernavaca's Railway Linear Park in Mexico City, and the Potrero Yard Modernization Project in San Francisco; 2. high-capacity mobility solutions along the corridor to meet ongoing resident and business needs in partnership with Metrolinx; and 3. commercial and housing development potential along, adjacent, and integrated into the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit corridor, including opportunities to support city-building objectives facilitated by the provision of people and goods movement solutions along the existing corridor. b. anticipated costs to complete detailed due diligence work referenced in recommendation 2. a., and consideration of funding opportunities, including the Canada Infrastructure Bank. c. an approach for broader engagement and consultation to promote innovation and human centred design excellence, specifically with academia (University of Toronto Scarborough), architecture and design experts via a charette or competitions, and local public engagement.
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City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 20, 2024: City Council adopted the March 20, 2024, Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. March 21, 2024: City Council adopted the March 21, 2024, Order Paper.