Toronto City Council
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CC18.9deferred
On December 14, 2020, the City received Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment applications for 5051-5061 Yonge Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 42 storey (135 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with non-residential uses on the first 6 storeys, and residential uses above, with a total of 350 units. On October 26, 2022 a revised application was submitted proposing a 39 storey (126 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed use building with non-residential uses on the first two storeys, and residential uses above with a total of 365 units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 18, 2023. A ten-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing was scheduled to commence on May 15, 2024, but was adjourned by the applicant so that further direction could be sought from City Council. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, deferred Item CC18.9 to the June 26, 27 and 28, 2024 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A 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.
MM18.9withdrawn
This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) in the amount of $2.700 million for the Lower Don Trail Improvements project. Additional funds are required to address unforeseen unstable soil conditions discovered during construction, necessitating redesign and modified construction methods. This project is being completed in coordination with the City's Transportation Services Division. The total project cost share included in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's Capital Budget and Plan would be amended from $3.100 million to $5.800 million with cash flow commitments in 2024. The improvements will be fully funded from the South District Parkland Development Reserve Fund (XR2209). These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes. This motion is deemed urgent as the funds are required to proceed with the Purchase Order Amendment for the construction contract, which is before the May 1, 2024 General Government Committee meeting for consideration.
Motion MM18.9 was withdrawn at City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan for the New Accessibility Riverdale and Lower Don sub-project in the Facility Components project, in the amount of $2.700 million, increasing the total project cost from $3.100 million to $5.800 million, with cash flow commitments in 2024, fully funded by the South District Parkland Development Reserve Fund (XR2209) in order for the Lower Don Trail Improvements to continue construction.
CC18.10amended
On November 15, 2022, the applicant submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (the "Development Application") respecting 295 Jarvis Street (the "Site") to permit a 60-storey residential building, containing 618 dwelling units with a total of 44,530 square metres of residential gross floor area. The Site currently contains a 3-storey licensed rooming house known as the Inglewood Arms with approximately 95 dwelling-rooms. On May 16, 2023 the applicant appealed the Development Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the appeal that remains outstanding at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The matter is urgent and cannot be deferred because hearing dates are set in June, 2024. City Planning has been consulted in the preparation of this report.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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 Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager. 5. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager. 6. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager remain confidential in their entirety until such time as Toronto Community Housing Corporation agrees that the confidential information may be disclosed to the public. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 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 dated May 6, 2024, set out in Confidential Appendix A (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer and a revised proposal for the lands municipally known as 295 Jarvis Street (the "Lands") that is substantially in accordance with the revised plans attached as Schedule A to the Settlement Offer, subject to the Parts below. 3. City Council require the owner of the Site to construct, provide and maintain full replacement of the gross floor area of the existing dwelling rooms on the Lands as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and allow the Dwelling Room Replacement Units to be secured as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in Schedule B to the Settlement Offer. 4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 3 above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land, as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 3 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment(s) are in a final form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has entered into Limiting Distance Agreements with the City, and the owners of the properties to the north, east and south of the Lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has entered into the In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to secure the in-kind contribution referenced in Part 3 above; e. the Owner has entered into a legal agreement binding the owner and successor owners to secure all other rental housing related matters, including an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan in accordance with the Housing Replacement Terms, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the Owner has provided an Aeronautical Impact Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to ensure that the building height and projections of the development conform to applicable requirements, including Zoning By-law 1432-2017 and Zoning Order 10/24, as these instruments may be amended and/or replaced; g. the Owner has provided confirmation that the development will be constructed and maintained in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the Site Plan Control application; h. the Owner has provided an updated wind study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the Owner has provided the City and the Ontario Land Tribunal with a withdrawal letter respecting the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 453, and the party status in Official Pan Amendment 82. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council, in its capacity: a. as Shareholder of Toronto Community Housing Corporation, pursuant to Section 7.4.1 (c) of the City's Shareholder Direction to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, consent to Toronto Community Housing Corporation proceeding with the strata conveyance of a portion of the air rights above 285-291 Jarvis Street from Toronto Community Housing Corporation to the developer of 295 Jarvis Street, as described in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager; and b. as Service Manager under section 161(2) of the Housing Services Act, 2011 ("HSA"), consent to the Strata Conveyance, Limiting Distance Agreement, Reciprocal Development and Construction Agreement, Crane Swing Agreement and Tieback Agreement, as described Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager. Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 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 (May 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 (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to ongoing litigation respecting an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, and the disclosure of information that relates to the financial information and interests of Toronto Community Housing Corporation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (May 14, 2024) from the City Manager will be made public when Toronto Community Housing Corporation agrees that the confidential information may be disclosed to the public.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the 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 adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM18.10adopted
The openness of the City is something that we should rightfully take pride in. The City is routinely the most accessible, available, and transparent level of government. Much of this comes from the improvements and changes that past Council's made to increase accountability. Recent events have highlighted the continued need for Council to continuously make improvements and changes to our processes in order to continue to meet our high standards. When considering requests for Council approval under the Members of Council Operations Policy the standard should be that receipts related to the requested reimbursement be provided publicly to assure the public that we're making decisions with as much information as possible.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Members of Council Operations Policy to provide that where the policy requires City Council approval for expenses, the City Clerk shall provide City Council with documentation, including receipts related to the expenses, as attachments to the agenda item.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Members of Council Operations Policy to provide that where the policy requires City Council approval for expenses, the City Clerk shall provide City Council with documentation including receipts related to the expenses as attachments to the agenda item.
CC18.11adopted
On July 16, 2021, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted to permit two 18-storey (57.5 metre) rental apartment buildings connected by a 2 to 6 storey base building at 10-12 Oakburn Crescent (the "Site"). The Site is located within the Oakburn/Avonshire project, which is a comprehensive, phased redevelopment of the Oakburn Crescent and Oakburn Place lands. The overall Avonshire project generally consists of five residential towers (21-22 storeys) and several townhouse blocks, for a total of 1,383 proposed residential units, and includes a reconfigured road network and the provision of a large central park. The development is mostly built out. The subject applications are intended to permit the development of the final blocks of this larger redevelopment project. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for a matter before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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 Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice supplementary offer to settle, dated May 6, 2024, and revised architectural plans, attached as Confidential Appendix A (the "Supplementary Settlement Offer") to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised development proposal generally described in the Supplementary Settlement Offer. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised the Ontario Land Tribunal that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or other reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has submitted, and City Council has approved, a Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing 66 rental dwelling units on the lands; e. the owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, including the right for the tenants of the two existing rental units who resided on the lands at the time of the 2007 Application to return to a new rental unit on the lands at similar rent or a replacement rental unit at 105 Harrison Garden Boulevard at similar rent, the provision of alternative accommodation in the form of rent gap payments to all tenants, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be secured in an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act; f. the owner has submitted a parking justification study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and g. the owner shall prepare a Construction Mitigation Plan to address existing tenants on the Property, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be implemented by the owner in the event that the proposed development is phased. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 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 (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 as well as Confidential Appendix A, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM18.11adopted
A Section 37 Agreement for "The Well" development on Wellington Avenue West, Spadina Avenue, and Front Street West secured funding for area improvements including streetscape improvements for Draper Street from Wellington Street West to Front Street West. This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan and transfer $500,000.00 to Transportation Services Neighbourhood Improvements Unit to design and deliver streetscape improvements on Draper Street. The project will deliver Vision Zero traffic safety enhancements, sidewalk widening, decorative paving, curb extensions and planting combined with road reconstruction scheduled in 2024-2025 by Engineering and Construction Services. These improvements reflect the goals of the King-Spadina Secondary Plan for improvement of public spaces in Wellington Place neighbourhood and Draper Street as an area of special identity, enhancing beautification and safety for all users.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services Neighbourhood Improvements by $500,000 for streetscape improvements to Draper Street between Front Street West and Wellington Street West (CTP424-05), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured for streetscape improvements on Draper Street from the development at 410, 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700900).
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services Neighbourhood Improvements by $500,000 for streetscape improvements to Draper Street between Front Street West and Wellington Street West (CTP424-05 ), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured for streetscape improvements on Draper Street from the development at 410, 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700900).
CC18.12adopted
On April 7, 2022, the City enacted By-law 269-2022, adopting Official Plan Amendment 573, implementing Site and Area Specific Policy 772 and Urban Design guidelines for Danforth Avenue extending from the Don Valley in the west to Coxwell Avenue. Official Plan Amendment 573 was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal and a two-week hearing is scheduled to commence on December 2, 2024. At its meeting on November 8 and 9, 2023, City Council adopted the recommendations, as amended, for Item EX9.3 - Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System to Urgently Build More Affordable Homes. In doing so, City Council added Recommendation 30, requesting the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to report directly to the December 13 ,14, and 15, 2023, meeting of City Council on a City-initiated revision to Site and Area Specific Policy 772 as part of the Ontario Land Tribunal's adjudication of appeals, in the context of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue, which would support the redevelopment of the existing non-profit housing site at 1117 Danforth to rebuild and modernize the existing units, and include net new affordable rental and rent-geared-to-income units, subject to the appropriate arrangements being made to secure the affordable rental and rent-geared-to-income units in perpetuity. At its meeting on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023, City Council adopted the confidential recommendation for Item CC13.9, a report (December 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor that directed the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to report to City Council on a City-initiated revision to Site and Area Specific Policy 772 when there is certainty with the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment application for the development at 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue, and if it is determined that the development at 1117 Danforth Avenue will include net new affordable rental and rent-geared-to-income units. This matter is deemed urgent as Approval Reports for the Zoning By-law Amendment applications for both 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue and 1117 Danforth Avenue will be in front of City Council at the May 22, 23 and 24 meeting.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner, Executive Director, City Planning, to request that additional policies be added to Policy 6 of Site and Area Specific Policy 772, as part of the Ontario Land Tribunal's adjudication of the Official Plan Amendment 573 appeal, to permit heights greater than 24 metres, reduced setback minimums, increased setback height maximums, and permit additional shadow impacts on the north side of Danforth Avenue, provided that certain development components that support important municipal and provincial objectives, such as the provision of affordable housing, and exceedance in the building performance terms of the Toronto Green Standard, are included in a proposed development, and there are no negative impacts on the public realm, and there is an appropriate transition to existing Neighbourhoods located to the rear of properties on Danforth Avenue. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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 (May 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 recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor and 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.
MM18.12adopted
At its meeting on July 23, 2018, City Council adopted confidential instructions for Item 2018.CC44.6 from the Request for Direction report (prepared by the City Solicitor and dated July 17, 2018) accepting a without prejudice settlement offer for the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal for the lands at 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East, 78-106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place (the "Lands"). The offer proposed a mixed-use development on the Lands, including: three towers with heights of 25 storeys, 24 storeys and 32 storeys; a mix of residential, retail and office uses; a total of 1,341 residential units including a mix of rental and condominium tenure; a mid-block pedestrian connection between Richmond and Queen Streets; affordable housing; and an on-site parkland dedication. The accepted settlement offer was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 31, 2018. The adopted Confidential Instructions from City Council did not include authority to allow tie-back encumbrances within the park. The applicant has informed staff that tie-backs were installed within the lands to be conveyed as parkland. The existing tie-back encumbrances within the park are acceptable to staff, provided the owner fulfills the City's standard tie-back conditions including but not limited to, destressing the tie-backs prior to parkland conveyance and providing a 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. A Section 37 Agreement was executed and registered on title on September 1, 2022 as Instrument AT6174449 to secure various matters, including the on-site parkland dedication.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, as previously authorized in Item 2018.CC44.6 adopted by City Council on July 23, 2018, for the lands municipally known as 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East, 78-106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, as previously authorized in Item 2018.CC44.6 adopted by City Council on July 23, 2018, for the lands municipally known as 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East, 78-106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place, 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.
CC18.13adopted
8 Dawes Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 3, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 8 Dawes Road to permit to a 38-storey mixed-use building. The applicant City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on September 15, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on July 22, 2024. Given imminent procedural filing dates and other deadlines addressed in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. March 21, 2025 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, and the confidential instructions to staff have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer from McCarthy Tetrault LLP dated May 10, 2024, respecting 8 Dawes Road appended hereto as Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer"). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised development proposals generally described in the Settlement Offer and revised plans attached as Confidential Appendix B to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part in accordance with the Settlement Offer respecting 8 Dawes Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District and the City Solicitor, in consultation with other appropriate Divisions; b. the Owner has, if deemed applicable in the sole and absolute discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, at their own expense: i. provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity (and conformity with the accepted Master Functional Servicing Report respecting Character Area C in Official Plan Amendment 478) to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the zoning by-law amendment; ii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; iii. submitted a wind tunnel study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required;   iv. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, and a Parking and Loading Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such studies, be secured if required; v. submitted a revised Landscape Plan which includes a notation that a volume of 30 cubic metres of soil will be provided for each tree, with utilities shown to Quality Level A (QL-A), and provides any necessary financial securities, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; vi. submitted an Environmental Noise and Vibration Report, and the peer review of the submitted Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment Report, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vii. submitted a Rail Safety Report and the peer review of the submitted Rail Safety Report, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council allow the Settlement Offer respecting 8 Dawes Road to each provide twelve (12) affordable rental housing units as part of each respective development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the provision of the affordable rental units shall be provided at affordable rents in accordance with the City's Official Plan definitions and on such other terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. Marlin Spring (the "Owner") shall design, construct, finish, provide and maintain twelve (12) affordable rental units on the Site, with a unit mix reflecting the development: i. the affordable rental units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units; ii. the minimum unit size of the affordable rental units will be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; iii. the general configuration, location, and layout of the affordable rental units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. the units shall include ensuite laundry and air conditioning in each affordable rental unit at no additional cost to tenants; c. the Owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental units as rental dwelling units with affordable rents for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied; no affordable unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental unit shall be made for at least 40 years from the date of first occupancy; upon the expiration of the 40 year period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; d. the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System will be used to advertise and select tenants, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any affordable rental unit being made available for rent, each owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; e. each Owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. each Owner shall provide and make available for rent to the residents of the affordable rental units vehicle parking spaces on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development; and g. each Owner shall provide residents of the affordable rental units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicle parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development. 5. City Council attribute a value to each in-kind contribution set out in Part 4 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law) of the development as defined in the Settlement Offer, as determined the day before the building permit is issued in respect of each respective development and direct staff to advise each Owner of such valuation. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into agreements pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to address the provision of the in-kind contributions identified in Part 5 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreements to be registered on title to each respective site, which shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 7. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 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 and information regarding potential litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 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 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM18.13adopted
This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a capital project to proceed with a new storage shed and electrified zamboni storage hut at Regent Park Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink to enhance community programming at the recreational facility. The project is classified as a Service Improvement with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $433,655 gross and $0 debt in 2024, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 funds obtained from the development 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (source account: XR3026-3701155). The funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes. Any incremental operating impacts will be submitted for consideration through future budget submissions. Ice skating is an expensive sport that requires equipment, facilities, classes and constant equipment maintenance. This investment into the Regent Park Athletics Grounds will give Regent Park children and youth more opportunities to participate in sports and provide additional access to outdoor leisure activities for the community. Installing the shed will allow a zamboni to be stored on-site during the winter to allow for more frequent ice maintenance. As the existing electrical service located in the rink building cannot support the increased requirement to use an electric zamboni, a power transformer is required by Toronto Hydro, which these funds would pay for. In addition, a storage unit will provide additional storage for winter equipment and the potential creation of a skate-lending program to help youth within Regent Park access the rink. During the summer, maintenance equipment would be stored on-site.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan to create a new Service Improvement capital sub-project known as Regent Park Storage Shed and Zamboni Storage Hut in the Arena project, with a project cost of $433,655 gross and $0 debt in 2024, and cash flow commitments of $25,000 in 2024 and $408,655 in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 and 45 funds received from 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street, to proceed with a new storage shed and electrified zamboni storage hut at Regent Park Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink to address community programming at the recreational facility: a. $100,655 from Section 37 received from 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701155), with cash flow commitments of $25,000 in 2024 and $75,655 in 2025; and b. $333,000 from Section 45 received from 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500247), with cash flow commitments in 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan to create a new Service Improvement capital sub-project known as Regent Park Storage Shed and Zamboni Storage Hut in the Arena project, with a project cost of $433,655 gross and $0 debt in 2024, and cash flow commitments of $25,000 in 2024 and $408,655 in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 and 45 funds received from 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street, to proceed with a new storage shed and electrified zamboni storage hut at Regent Park Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink to address community programming at the recreational facility: a. $100,655 from Section 37 received from 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701155), with cash flow commitments of $25,000 in 2024 and $75,655 in 2025; and b. $333,000 from Section 45 received from 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500247), with cash flow commitments in 2025.
CC18.14amended
5-15 Denarda Street and 2-16 Denarda Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On July 20, 2023, the City received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 44-storey residential tower at 5-15 Denarda Street (38-storey tower and six-storey base building; 151.1 metres), as well as an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 43-storey residential tower at 2-16 Denarda Street (37-storey tower and six-storey base building; 147.7 metres). The 5-15 and 2-16 Denarda Street sites are across the street from one another, separated by a cul-de-sac. On October 26, 2023, City staff submitted dual Refusal Reports to Etobicoke York Community Council in respect of the applications, and on November 13, 2023, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted the Reports without amendment. A Community Consultation Meeting was held on November 27, 2023 for both applications, and a Supplementary Report was prepared for each, providing summaries of the public feedback. The Refusal Reports and Supplementary Reports were considered at the City Council meeting of December 13, 14, and 15, 2023, wherein City Council adopted the Reports without amendment. On January 10, 2024, the Applicant appealed City Council's refusals of the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal. However, pursuant to City Council's instructions, City staff made use of subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, which permits the City to use dispute resolution techniques to resolve the issues prior to the City Clerk forwarding the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On April 5, 2024, the City Clerk forwarded the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A first Case Management Conference in respect of these appeals has been scheduled for June 25, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions in respect of the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference. The Applicant has submitted Rental Housing Demolition applications for each of the proposed developments. The 5-15 Denarda site contains four rental units that are proposed to be demolished to accommodate the proposed tower on that site, and the 2-16 Denarda site also contains four rental units that are proposed to be demolished for the same reason.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1a by Councillor Frances Nunziata. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1a by Councillor Frances Nunziata, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 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 consider allocating any Community Benefits Charge funds collected from these developments to public realm improvements or recreational facilities within Ward 5, York South-Weston, through the annual budget process, immediately following the payment of funds to the City. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1a by Councillor Frances Nunziata, 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 for both 5-15 Denarda and 2-16 Denarda, dated May 7, 2024, and set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions below: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act and prior to first above-grade building permit, the Owner shall satisfy the full parkland dedication requirement for both development sites through cash-in-lieu; as per Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-29, the appraisal of the cash-in-lieu will be determined under the direction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; c. the Owner has submitted an acceptable Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and associated plans to the City for review and acceptance, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments, as the case may be, not to be lifted until such time as the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or in the alternative, prior to the issuance of a final order, the Owner has entered into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secured for the design, construction, and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the Owner has submitted revised drawings showing compliance with the parking space and drive aisle dimensional requirements of Section 200.5.1.10(2) of Zoning By-law 569-2013, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition applications (23 177010 WET 05 RH and 23 177051 WET 05 RH) under Chapter 667 Residential Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the existing rental units on the sites, 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; g. the Owner has provided an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including Wind Tunnel testing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the Owner meets the Toronto Green Standard Tier 1 requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Metrolinx noted in correspondence dated September 1, 2023, including the need for a technical review, and has made required revisions to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx; j. the Owner has submitted a revised Energy Strategy Report to the satisfaction of the Environment and Energy Division; k. the submitted Noise and Vibration Impact Study, Rail Safety Report, and Compatibility/Migration Study have been peer-reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the Owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment application; and l. the Owner has submitted an Application to Injure or Remove Trees and received a permit in accordance with the requirements outlined in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813, Article II. 2. City Council request the Owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication(s), in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit and; a. in the event that the Owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City or come to an agreement with the City on the value of any off-site dedication as it may apply to the fulfillment of its parkland obligations pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; b. in the event that the Owner conveys off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication requirement for only one of the development sites, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement for the other development site through payment of cash-in-lieu; and c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 10, 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 (May 10, 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 (May 10, 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 and Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM18.14adopted
The Section 37 Agreement for 1-25 Defries Street (the Agreement), requires the Developer, Defries Developments Limited, to prepare a design and cost estimate for the proposed streetscape on the Labatt Avenue right-of-way between Defries Street and its termination east of Bayview Avenue, in anticipation of its closure to vehicles and use as an open space. The Agreement allows the parties to elect to have the developer construct the right-of-way improvements, and contemplates allocating funds contributed by the developer under the Agreement to pay for the improvements. The expected cost of the improvements is $850,000, and funding has been allocated for these improvements from the Section 37 Agreement for 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701146). These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes. This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a growth related capital sub-project called Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements, in the Park Development Project, to enter into a Construction Management Agreement with Defries Developments Limited to construct public realm improvements on the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way, and to transfer up to $850,000 from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan to Defries Developments Limited to fund the public realm upgrades and park expansion into the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way. The Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements will extend the parkland dedication received from development at 1-25 Defries Street to the south onto Labatt Avenue, an adjacent dead-end street. The street will be closed to traffic, with service vehicle and emergency service vehicle access remaining. The closed street will be maintained by Parks, Forestry and Recreation, while under the jurisdictional ownership of Transportation Services. Operating impacts of the space, if required, will be submitted through future budget processes for consideration.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements, in the Park Development project, with a total project cost of $850,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, with cash flow commitments in 2025, fully funded by the Section 37 funds received from 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701146) for public realm upgrades and park expansion into the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Defries Developments Limited, for the construction of public realm upgrades and park expansion into the adjacent Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way, for a term of one (1) year commencing on or about July 1, 2024, with the City having the option to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for up to one additional year, all on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and in compliance with City of Toronto policies for Capital Projects. 3. Subject to entering into the agreement set out in Parts 1 and 2 above with Defries Developments Limited, City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $850,000 from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan from the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements sub-project in the Park Development project to Defries Developments Limited to fund the cost of the public realm upgrades and park expansion into the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements, in the Park Development project, with a total project cost of $850,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024, with cash flow commitments in 2025, fully funded by the Section 37 funds received from 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701146) for public realm upgrades and park expansion into the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Defries Developments Limited, for the construction of public realm upgrades and park expansion into the adjacent Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way, for a term of one (1) year commencing on or about July 1, 2024, with the City having the option to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for up to one additional year, all on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and in compliance with City of Toronto policies for Capital Projects. 3. Subject to entering into the agreement set out in Recommendations 1 and 2 with Defries Developments Limited, City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $850,000 from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan from the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements sub-project in the Park Development project to Defries Developments Limited to fund the cost of the public realm upgrades and park expansion into the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way.
CC18.15adopted
1200 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment 231 - Request for Directions
City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 231 on December 18, 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. Official Plan Amendment 231 designates the lands municipally known as 1200 Eglinton Avenue East as General Employment Areas. On July 28, 2014, Amexon Property Management Corporation, the owner of the Site appealed Official Plan Amendment 231, seeking a Mixed Use Areas designation (Appeal 56). The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 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 (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. June 28, 2024 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated May 10, 2024, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. July 11, 2024 Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain 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 and information regarding potential litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 10, 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 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, and at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM18.15adopted
The East York Historical Society, a non-profit organization has requested to use space in the basement of East York Civic Center to store historical archives and artifacts. Other East York organizations, particularly the East York Foundation, have similar arrangements. Much of the old City of East York's art collection is stored at the Civic Centre as well. Staff have identified 132 square feet of unused space in the basement that could accommodate this use. This year is the 100th anniversary of East York so finding a permanent home for the East York Historical society materials is a fitting way to ensure that the legacy and history of one of Toronto's pre-amalgamation cities is preserved.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into a nominal license agreement, for a term of five (5) years, with a renewal option for an additional five (5) years, with the East York Historical Society to use 132 square feet of the basement of East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue, for storage of historical archives and artifacts, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into a nominal license agreement, for a term of five (5) years, with a renewal option for an additional five (5) years, with the East York Historical Society to use 132 square feet of the basement of East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue, for storage of historical archives and artifacts, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC18.16adopted
Authority to Make Submissions on the Construction Act
The purpose of this report is to seek authority from Council to make submissions on behalf of the City of Toronto to protect the City's interest on issues related to the Construction Act, which is now under Provincial review.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor and/or their delegates, as appropriate, to participate in the process for review of the Construction Act by making oral and/or written submissions to any groups or bodies, including the Ontario Legislature, on such issues as required to protect the interests of the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor and/or their delegates, as appropriate, to participate in the process for review of the Construction Act by making oral and/or written submissions to any groups or bodies, including the Ontario Legislature, on such issues as required to protect the interests of the City.
MM18.16amended
Since October 2023, there has been an increase in protests and demonstrations across the world, and Toronto has been no exception. In March 2024, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw reported that Toronto has seen a 93 percent increase in hate crimes since October 7, 2023. A shocking 56 percent of incidents have been antisemitic and target Toronto's Jewish minority - but there have also been increases in anti-LGBTQ hate, anti-Black hate, and anti-Arab, Muslim and Palestinian hate. At the October 2023 Council meeting, Council unanimously passed Mayor Chow's motion 2023.MM11.37, "Keeping Toronto Safe from Hate." This motion supported the creation of "community safety zones… inclusive of areas surrounding places of worship and cultural and religious daycares and schools recognized as a potential target for hate." To date, no such zones have been created. Instead, demonstrations continue to occur close to and target such facilities, creating fear and distress for many Torontonians. This is why we ask the Province to urgently develop policy and legislation to create safety zones with a radius of 50 to 150 metres, modelled on the "bubble zone" laws that protect women's access to reproductive health, such as Ontario's Safe Access to Abortion Services Act, 2017. All people of Toronto have the right to safely gather and peacefully co-exist. While we must protect the right to peaceful protest and ensure all Torontonians have an opportunity to voice their opinion, this must not extend to disturbing protests that target vulnerable locations such as places of worship, faith-based schools, daycares, or cultural community centres. Torontonians are looking to their elected officials to take action to ensure their safety.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to develop an action plan to recognize that Torontonians are able to practice their faith and access their place of worship free of intimidation and harassment; and are able to freely exercise their protected Charter rights to freedom of assembly, religion and expression and convey the action plan directly to relevant participating bodies including Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Toronto Police Service Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council request the Attorney-General of Ontario to introduce legislation to permit peaceful protests or demonstrations while creating safety zones (modelled on Ontario's "bubble zone" law that protects women's access to reproductive health), for places of worship; faith-based schools, daycares, community centres and museums; and other institutions of a religious or cultural nature.
CC18.17amended
1420 Yonge Street - Demolition of Heritage Property - Refusal
This report recommends that City Council refuse the application under S.34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the designated heritage building at 1420 Yonge Street. The application is in conjunction with Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications that were approved by Council in 2022 for a 50-storey building at 1404-1420 Yonge Street. The subject property includes three designated buildings. Council granted approval in 2022 and 2023 to demolish two of the designated buildings (1404 and 1406 Yonge Street) to facilitate this development. The demolition of these buildings was considered acceptable from a heritage perspective within a framework that considered several city and area priorities for this site, including the conservation and restoration of the front of the heritage building at 1420 Yonge Street. The owner is now seeking approval to demolish the remaining designated building at 1420 Yonge Street. Demolition is being sought because having a façade retention frame that is needed to conserve the heritage building would mean the cycle tracks would be downgraded to a bike lane outside the subject property for a temporary period of three years. The bike lane would also need to be 1.2m wide. A bike lane width of 1.2m, although narrower than Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18 suggested minimum, is still allowable over very short distances in constrained areas or in complex circumstances. The Provincial Policy Statement, the Official Plan, and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada state that heritage resources are to be conserved and any new construction is to be designed to conserve the cultural heritage values, attributes, and character of that property, and to mitigate visual and physical impact on it. The proposals seek approval to demolish a designated heritage building. This does not comply with these policies and as such staff are recommending that this application be refused.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the designated building at 1420 Yonge Street (including entrance addresses at 1418, 1422, 1424, 1426 and 1428 Yonge Street) in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as part of a reconstruction strategy for the site to allow for the construction of a 50-storey building at 1406-1428 Yonge Street, with such demolition and reconstruction being substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 18, 2023, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1428 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated February 9, 2023, and the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1420 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 19, 2023, and on file with the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated building 1420 Yonge Street, including entrance addresses at 1418, 1422, 1424, 1426 and 1428 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition has been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment to City Council, the owner shall provide a detailed Reconstruction Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the reconstruction strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1428 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated February 9, 2023, and the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1420 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 19, 2023, for the property at 1420 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1404-1428 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding interior alterations not impacting identified interior attributes, permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall: 1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the reconstructed building at 1420 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. 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; 4. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the reconstruction keyed to the approved Reconstruction Plan required in Part 2.b above, including a detailed 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; 6. 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 the reconstruction and interpretation work included in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1428 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated February 9, 2023 and the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1420 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 19, 2023; 7. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 1420 Yonge Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a memory stick in tiff format and 600 dots per inch resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.6 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required reconstruction work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1428 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated February 9, 2023, and the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1420 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 19, 2023, and that an appropriate standard of reconstruction has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the demolition of the designated heritage property at 1420 Yonge Street under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act as outlined in the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1404-1420 Yonge Street, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 19, 2023 and filed with the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 1420 Yonge Street, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
MM18.17referred
The Future of Visitor Parking - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
Increasingly new developments are being approved with minimal visitor parking. This will present some foreseeable challenges, especially in the suburbs where there is neither permitted street parking, nor sufficient public parking lots available. While owners choose to purchase a unit with or without a parking spot, they cannot choose whether friends and family live near enough to transit to visit without the use of a car. Having sufficient visitor parking is very important to ensure that people with visitors have somewhere for their visitors to park. Further, we want to ensure there is sufficient visitor parking to encourage social interactions rather than presenting visitor parking challenges that could exacerbate the already serious social isolation that is happening in our city. For example, recently a developer in Willowdale proposed a 44-storey tower with 513 units with only 7 visitor parking spots, which we negotiated up to 14 spots. I believe this will still be too low to meet the demand of the residents of the building in an inner-suburb context. The impact of limited visitor parking will spill over to the surrounding areas resulting in illegal parking or having no parking left for visitors of those who live in longstanding surrounding communities. Taxpayers will have to absorb the costs of dealing with these challenges created by the cost savings enjoyed by developers in offering limited visitor parking in new high-density developments. This motion requests staff to look into the greater need for visitor parking in suburban wards as part of their ongoing review of the parking requirements in the Zoning By-law.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, referred Motion MM18.17 to the Planning and Housing Committee for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to consider the greater need for visitor parking in suburban contexts compared to downtown as part of the ongoing review of the parking requirements in the Zoning By-law and consider the potential impact of Bill 185 in their analysis, and report back no later than the fourth quarter of 2024.
CC18.18adopted
This report recommends that City Council refuse applications under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of the property at 1117 Queen Street West. The heritage permit applications reflect the proposal in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (23 210259 STE 09 OZ), which were refused by City Council on February 6, 2024, and for which an appeal has been filed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The project would redevelop the subject property for the construction of a 29-storey mixed use building containing 272 condominium units and 919 square metres of community space, partially retaining the designated heritage property known as Postal Station C at the base. The property at 1117 Queen Street West is located on the south side of Queen Street West and is uniquely surrounded on all four sides by the public realm. The property contains Postal Station C, a two-storey building completed in 1903. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by the architecture branch of the federal Department of Public Works and is considered a landmark civic building within the West Queen West neighbourhood. The property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, through designation by-law 961-2023. Staff is recommending refusal of the applications as the applications have not demonstrated that the heritage impacts of the proposal are consistent with the heritage planning policy framework in conserving the heritage value of this property or that such impacts would be satisfactorily mitigated.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal. 3. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes of the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes for the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal. 3. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes of the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes for the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal.
MM18.18adopted
For over 20 years, Economic Development and Culture produced a Canada Day event annually in Mel Lastman Square (North York) until funding was eliminated from Economic Development and Culture's operating budget in 2018. Since 2018, despite budgetary constraints, Economic Development and Culture leveraged different funding sources to deliver Canada Day activities at Mel Lastman Square in 2019, 2022 and 2023. As referenced in 2024.EC12.6 - Review of City of Toronto's Canada Day Events , the 15 City-run July 1 events in 2024 will fall within 12 of the City's 25 wards. Although these events are planned for all four Community Council catchment areas, neither the number of events nor the funding is equitably distributed across all Community Council areas. For 2024, 90 percent of City funds directed to Canada Day celebrations will animate July 1 in only two Community Council areas - Toronto and East York and Scarborough. City-funded fireworks will be enjoyed in all three Community Council areas except North York. Of the approximately $317,000 of planned City funds (including funds received through sponsorships) to be spent on 2024 Canada Day events, none is allocated to events in North York. This member motion requests a report back on how to equitably fund and distribute Canada Day events across all four Community Council areas for July 1, 2025 celebrations. In addition, funding allocation should acknowledge Urban Growth Centres outside the downtown core, as outlined in the Official Plan. As we build density across our City, we need to support these growing communities in bringing vibrancy and invest in opportunities to bring the community together. In a multicultural city such as Toronto, there are very few banners under which we can all stand. As a child in an immigrant family, I recall my first feelings of pride in being Canadian experienced at Canada Day celebrations. Allowing more people to experience Canada Day across our city will help strengthen our shared identity and build a stronger sense of belonging.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report back no later than the fourth quarter of 2024 with recommendations for equitable funding and distribution of Canada Day events across all boroughs within the four Community Council areas.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report back no later than the fourth quarter of 2024 with recommendations for equitable funding and distribution of Canada Day events across all boroughs within the four Community Council areas.
CC18.19adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations and demolition of attributes proposed for the heritage properties at 639 Yonge Street (including entrance addresses 2 and 4 Isabella Street), 641 Yonge Street (including entrance address 63 Yonge Street), 645 Yonge Street, 649 Yonge Street (including entrance addresses 647 Yonge Street and 12A Isabella Street) and 651 Yonge Street in connection with the development of the site. The proposal involves the construction of a new 76-storey residential tower plus mechanical penthouse and commercial and community cultural uses at grade. The proposal includes conservation of the street-facing elevations of the buildings on the subject heritage properties and the demolition of the interiors to create an interior atrium space. The street-facing elevations will continue to provide active entrances into the new atrium space. The proposed alterations conserve the heritage attributes of the properties, and the impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 76-storey plus mechanical tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 25, 2024, prepared by AS + GG Canada Partnership and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the heritage attributes of the existing buildings on the designated heritage properties at 639 and 651 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 76-storey plus mechanical tower on the subject lands substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 25, 2024, prepared by AS + GG Canada Partnership and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to the demolition of attributes on the designated heritage properties at 639 and 651 Yonge Street, under Part IV, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to conditions as set out below: a. that prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 25, 2024, prepared by AS + GG Canada Partnership and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. withdraw their appeal(s) of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan as it relates to 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals, or advise the City Solicitor, in writing, that they shall not object to the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan and only maintain a monitoring brief of the hearing on the merits; b. that prior to Site Plan approval for the property 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.a.1 above for the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 76-storey plus mechanical tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 25, 2024, prepared by AS + GG Canada Partnership and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the heritage attributes of the existing buildings on the designated heritage properties at 639 and 651 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 76-storey plus mechanical tower on the subject lands substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 25, 2024, prepared by AS + GG Canada Partnership and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to the demolition of attributes on the designated heritage properties at 639 and 651 Yonge Street, under Part IV, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to conditions as set out below: a. that prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 25, 2024, prepared by AS + GG Canada Partnership and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 29, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. withdraw their appeal(s) of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan as it relates to 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals, or advise the City Solicitor, in writing, that they shall not object to the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District Plan and only maintain a monitoring brief of the hearing on the merits; b. that prior to Site Plan approval for the property 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.a.1 for the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street.
MM18.19adopted
It's been said that Toronto is a city of villages. It's also been said that Toronto is a city that is one hour away from itself. As we continue to grow density outside of the downtown core, we want to ensure equitable investment for economic and cultural development to avoid building sleeper communities. We want areas of density, especially the designated Urban Growth Centres, as outlined in the Official Plan, to become vibrant places where people can work, live and play. Newer neighbourhoods with increasing density do not have grandfathered programs such as annual parades and festivals, and therefore require additional support and investment to help communities build capacity towards replicating the great successes seen by vibrant festivals held downtown. This motion requests a report on our current investment into cultural events to help us understand the current distribution and opportunities to strengthen our investment in areas outside the downtown core, especially in Urban Growth Centres.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report on the current distribution of City-funded cultural events across Toronto and on a plan to strengthen investment in areas outside the downtown core, especially in Urban Growth Centres as outlined in the Official Plan, as part of the Action Plan for Toronto's Culture Sector.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report on the current distribution of City-funded cultural events across Toronto and on a plan to strengthen investment in areas outside the downtown core, especially in Urban Growth Centres as outlined in the Official Plan, as part of the Action Plan for Toronto's Culture Sector.
CC18.20adopted
This report recommends that City Council refuse the application under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the heritage attributes of the property and demolish a building and heritage attributes, respectively, on the significant property at 123 Wynford Drive in connection with a development proposal to construct two new residential towers. The subject significant property, originally known as the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, contains a two-storey institutional building and designed landscape garden by Order of Canada Companion and internationally renowned architect, Raymond Moriyama. Completed in 1963, the property served as the city's community hub for the re-establishment, promotion and sharing of Japanese culture in the post-war period. Situated on a wooded ravine lot, the building responds directly to the natural and topographical features of the site. On July 29, 2022, applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control were submitted to construct two residential towers of 52 and 48 storeys on the property which was listed on the City's Heritage Register at the time. On July 25, 2023, City Council stated its intention to designate the property at 123 Wynford Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and on September 6, 2023 passed By-law No. 810-2023. While the property owner initially challenged this By-Law by filing an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the appeal was withdrawn in February 2024. As such, Council's by-law to designate this heritage property is in full force and effect. On February 16, 2024 the owner submitted an application to alter attributes and demolish the building and heritage attributes on the protected heritage property under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proposal to demolish the building and alter the property would result in the irrevocable loss of the significant cultural heritage values and attributes of this landmark property in Toronto including the building and its relationship with the landscape and natural ravine, it's value as a living memorial to the resilience of the Japanese Canadian immigrants to Canada and its associative value as having been designed by the late celebrated architect, Raymond Moriyama. This report recommends the application be refused. Staff support the sensitive redevelopment of this property that would allow for growth but would conserve the heritage values and attributes of this significant heritage resource in line with both the City's and the Provincial planning policies.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council refuse the demolition and alterations on the designated heritage property at 123 Wynford Drive in accordance with Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act as found in the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated February 16, 2024 which includes an Heritage Impact Assessment dated July 22, 2022, architectural plans and drawings prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners dated January 15, 2024 and a revised conservation strategy dated January 15, 2024. 2. In the event of an appeal to the Ontario Lands Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the demolition and alterations on the designated heritage property at 123 Wynford Drive in accordance with Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act as found in the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated February 16, 2024 which includes an Heritage Impact Assessment dated July 22, 2022, architectural plans and drawings prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners dated January 15, 2024 and a revised conservation strategy dated January 15, 2024. 2. In the event of an appeal to the Ontario Lands Tribunal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
MM18.20adopted
Moss Park Arena was established in 1974 and is located at 140 Sherbourne St. in Ward 13, Toronto Centre. Moss Park Arena is an important part of the community's infrastructure, and it is critical that the programming and operations of the Arena are aligned with and collaborate with the City to meet City priorities and the needs of the community it serves. It is also important that the Arena has the capacity and appropriate governance structure to deliver effectively on its mandate set out by City Council to operate the arena in a manner that meets local community needs for indoor ice recreational activities, while having regard to the objective of being cost effective in its operations. Prior to and since amalgamation, there have been eight indoor ice arenas in the City of Toronto operated by Boards of Management, including Moss Park Arena. These Boards of Management were established by the former City of Toronto and the former Borough of East York under the authority of the former Municipal Act, the Community Recreation Centres Act, and their predecessors. In 2017, Toronto City Council adopted the City of Toronto Relationship Framework with Arenas Boards setting out the governance structure, mandate, operating principles, policies and reporting requirements, and operating guidelines for the Arenas. I strongly believe that local access to recreation should be equitable, providing safe and high-quality indoor ice sports recreational facilities to all local neighbourhood residents, organizations, and user groups. All community members, regardless of socioeconomic status, should have access to free programming and drop-in opportunities at Moss Park Arena and, unfortunately, that has not been happening for a very long time. As Ward Councillor appointed to this Board of Management by City Council, I recommend City Council adopt this request to have the City administration complete an assessment with the intended outcome that Moss Park Arena become part of the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation portfolio, and to determine an appropriate implementation timeline.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to assess the impacts of transitioning the governance and operations of Moss Park Arena from a Board of Management to a City-operated arena; such assessment to include financial impacts, program and operational considerations, and staff planning as appropriate, and report back on this assessment and implementation to the June 18, 2024, meeting of the Executive Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to assess the impacts of transitioning the governance and operations of Moss Park Arena from a Board of Management to a City-operated arena; such assessment to include financial impacts, program and operational considerations, and staff planning as appropriate, and report back on this assessment and implementation to the June 18, 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee.
CC18.21adopted
This report recommends that Council affirm its decision of February 6, 2024 (Item PH9.1) stating its intention to designate the property at 505 University Avenue (including entrance address at 136 Edward Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection on behalf of the property owner to the Notice of Intention to Designate within the statutory timeline. Located on the northeast corner of University Avenue and Edward Street, the property at 505 University Avenue contains the Shell Oil Building designed by the prominent architectural firm of Marani & Morris. Originally intended to be constructed to a height of 20-storeys, the building was erected in two phases, with the first 13 storeys completed in 1958 and the uppermost 7 storeys added in 1966. Commissioned by Shell Oil, the building served as the global firm's Canadian headquarters from 1958 to 1983. City Council has until June 9, 2024, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, or 120 days from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, under 6 of 9 possible criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, this property should be designated. Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 505 University Avenue (including entrance address at 136 Edward Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council's decision in Item 2024.PH9.1 on February 6, 2024. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 505 University Avenue (Including entrance address at 136 Edward Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision PH9.1 on February 6, 2024. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.