Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 74 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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BL19.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, passed By-laws 585-2024 to 719-2024, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC19.1amended
Declaring the Office of Councillor, Ward 15 - Don Valley West Vacant and Filling the Vacancy
Together, the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, prescribe rules and impose deadlines with respect to filling a vacancy in the office of a member of City Council. This report identifies Council's two options for filling the vacancy in the office of Councillor for Ward 15 - Don Valley West resulting from the passing of Councillor Jaye Robinson. City Council must declare this office vacant at its next meeting on June 26-28, 2024. Then, within 60 days of the office being declared vacant, Council must either fill the vacancy by appointment or pass a by-law requiring that a by-election be held. The person appointed or elected to fill the vacancy will hold office for the remainder of the term, which ends on November 14, 2026.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 15 - Don Valley West. 2. City Council fill the vacancy by requiring a by-election be held for Ward 15 - Don Valley West, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix A to the report (June 19, 2024) from the City Clerk, and: a. approve an in-year budget adjustment to increase the 2024 Operating Budget for the City Clerk's Office by $550,000 gross and $0 net, fully funded from the Election Reserve Fund (XR1017) to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 15 - Don Valley West. 2. City Council adopt one of the following two options to fill the vacancy: Option A - Appointment a. Fill the vacancy by appointing a person qualified to hold office in the City of Toronto at a special meeting to be held on July 23, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, in accordance with the following: 1. The City Clerk shall advertise the vacancy inviting any interested and qualified applicants to seek appointment to City Council; 2. Interested persons shall complete a Consent of Nominee and Declaration of Qualification and provide personal identification showing their name and qualifying address within the City of Toronto; 3. The deadline for submitting the required forms to the City Clerk shall be July 15, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.; 4. The City Clerk shall submit a report with the list of applicants for publication on the agenda of the July 23, 2024 City Council meeting; 5. Each applicant shall be provided the opportunity to address City Council for up to 5 minutes; 6. The order in which applicants address City Council shall be determined by lot drawn by the City Clerk when City Council begins its debate on the item; 7. Members of City Council shall be entitled to ask one question of each candidate; 8. City Council shall vote on the appointment by ballot in accordance with the Council Procedures; and 9. City Council shall enact a by-law confirming the appointment of the successful candidate to the office for the remainder of the term of the present Council. OR Option B - By-election b. Fill the vacancy by requiring a by-election be held for Ward 15 - Don Valley West, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix A, and: 1. Approve an in-year budget adjustment to increase the 2024 Operating Budget for the City Clerk's Office by $550,000 gross and $0 net, fully funded from the Election Reserve Fund (XR1017) to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election.
DM19.1deferred
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 June 26 and 27, 2024, deferred Item DM19.1 to the July 24, 25, and 26, 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.
IA19.1received
The Missing Video Archive of the February 22, 2024 Toronto Transit Commission Board Meeting
Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the June 26, 2024 meeting of City Council to seek information on the missing video archive of the Toronto Transit Commission Board Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2024. As a Commissioner, I submitted an Administrative Inquiry to the Toronto Transit Commission Board and received a response at our meeting on April 11, 2024. In the response from Toronto Transit Commission Staff, they explained: On the morning of Friday, February 23, Toronto Transit Commission staff became aware that the archived video feed from the February 22, 2024, Toronto Transit Commission Board meeting was unavailable on YouTube. Upon learning that the video was unavailable, our investigation determined that the video stream had not been stopped. Typically, staff ends the stream in the back end of YouTube when the meeting adjourns; in this situation, the feed continued running live for a total run time of 22:18:46 before ending. Toronto Transit Commission staff contacted YouTube and discovered that there appears to be no archived video. Typically, the Toronto Transit Commission can secure a backup copy of the video feed from the City's Broadcast Team; however, they are also unable to restore the video. I also asked what the role of the City of Toronto's Broadcast Team in board meetings and why they weren't able to provide a backup copy. Their response was: The City of Toronto's Broadcast Team provides the live webcast of Toronto Transit Commission Board Meetings. This means that they are responsible for sending video from the meeting room to the Toronto Transit Commission's YouTube channel. In addition, the Broadcast Team provides audio-visual support during the meeting through managing microphones and switching video feeds, for example. The Toronto Transit Commission has received video recordings from the Broadcast Team previously, however, our understanding is that they do not have a video record of the February 22 meeting. We are unclear of the reason why. I am requesting answers to the following questions: 1. What are the City's Broadcast Team's current procedures regarding the recording and archiving of recordings for boards and committees which they provide live webcasting services for? 2. Why does the City's Broadcast Team not have a video record of the Toronto Transit Commission Board meeting that took place on February 22, 2024? 3. What steps, if any, were taken to recover the recording? 4. What steps are being taken to prevent a future recurrence of this issue? Furthermore, the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, states: "record" means information however recorded or stored, whether in printed form, on film, by electronic means or otherwise, and includes documents, financial statements, minutes, accounts, correspondence, memoranda, plans, maps, drawings, photographs and films; Section 254 (1) states: A municipality shall retain and preserve the records of the municipality and its local boards in a secure and accessible manner and, if a local board is a local board of more than one municipality, the affected municipalities are jointly responsible for complying with this subsection. 2001, c. 25, s. 254 (1). Municipal Code Chapter 219, Records, Corporate (Local Boards), Schedule D, Toronto Transit Commission, Records Retention Schedule states: GV-005 - Council and Committee Proceedings Records relating to the meetings, duties, and functions of the City Council, including its standing committee, subcommittees, and taskforces; community councils and their committees Therefore I am also seeking clarity as to our legal obligations under the Act: 5. Does not having this video record contravene the Municipal Act, 2001, and/or Municipal Code Chapter 219?
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, received Administrative Inquiry IA19.1 from Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, regarding the Missing Video Archive of the February 22, 2024 Toronto Transit Commission Board Meeting and Answer IA19.1a from the City Manager, for information.
MM19.1adopted
This motion seeks approval to release Section 37 Funds in the amount of $90,000.00 to the Toronto District School Board to facilitate the inclusion of stationary fitness equipment at Don Mills Collegiate Institute. Don Mills Collegiate Institute is undertaking a park project to rejuvenate the facilities offered. Support for this initiative is required to direct funds to facilitate the inclusion of stationary exercise equipment which will be enjoyed by all ages, including seniors. The funds will be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has entered into a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the improved facilities, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, prepared in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $90,000.00 gross, $0 net (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 905 Don Mills Road, secured for recreational facilities (Source Account: XR3026-3701134), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for installation of outdoor fitness equipment at Don Mills Collegiate Institute, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Don Mills Collegiate Institute, for a term of 10 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $90,000.00 gross, $0 net (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 905 Don Mills Road, secured for recreational facilities (Source Account: XR3026-3701134), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for installation of outdoor fitness equipment at Don Mills Collegiate Institute, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Don Mills Collegiate Institute, for a term of 10 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.
RM19.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:40 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. June 26, 2024 Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: The Honourable Jim Peterson Sir Andrew Davis George (Joris) Alois Denys Phil Nimmons Emilia Spizzirri, and Arturi Vincenzo May 23, 2024 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Jeffery Charles Elon Sinclair, and Donald McNichol Sutherland
CC19.2adopted
Accelerating Construction of the Gardiner Expressway
Traffic in Toronto has become worse in recent months due to construction of critical infrastructure - like building new subways and housing, as well as rebuilding the 60-year-old Gardiner Expressway. Being stuck on our congested streets is frustrating. That's time taken away from friends and family. It's time spent waiting rather than doing the things you need to do. The impact on our economy cannot be understated. The Toronto Region Board of Trade estimates that congestion costs us $11 billion in productivity each year. The ongoing rebuild of the Gardiner Expressway has added considerable travel time downtown. The original timeline of three years to complete construction is simply too long for this vital artery to have lane reductions. It's clear we need to do better. That's why we're working to accelerate the work on the Gardiner Expressway Section 2 between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue (Gardiner Section 2) construction. Some of the steps City staff have already taken to expedite construction and improve traffic flow include: Allowed for some overnight demolition work; Requested an acceleration proposal from the contractor; Modified over 60 signal timings, with continuous monitoring and changes based on traffic patterns; and Redesigned the traffic control set up for westbound traffic to allow for opening the Jameson Gate. City staff are collaborating with industry experts and the current contractor to identify ways to accelerate the construction work and mitigate the impacts on traffic and congestion. A significant component of the collaboration with industry experts involved two workshops: a Congestion Management Workshop on June 11 and a Construction Acceleration Workshop on June 12. City staff are reviewing the results from the Construction Acceleration Workshop and a proposal from the current Gardiner Section 2 Contractor to determine feasibility and the required budget. These measures include adding additional crews, extending work hours, supplying additional equipment and accelerating the production of materials, including the ongoing precast girder fabrication. The Congestion Management Workshop identified some key areas for focus to improve traffic movement and reduce congestion including reassessing Gardiner on-ramp operations, improving traffic flow on north-south streets feeding into the Gardiner, and enhancing communication strategies to promote carpooling and transit use. Staff are now working to operationalize these focus areas into tangible measures that can be implemented.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to report back, based on the results of the industry expert workshops sessions held on June 11 and 12, 2024, as well as the negotiations with the current contractor, on the plan and tangible, implementable measures to advance the construction acceleration and congestion management measures, at the July 16, 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to include the plan to accelerate work and minimize traffic and congestion impacts requested in Item 2024.MM18.5 in the report requested to Executive Committee in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Mayor recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to report back, based on the results of the industry expert workshops sessions held on June 11 and 12, 2024, as well as the negotiations with the current contractor, on the plan and tangible, implementable measures to advance the construction acceleration and congestion management measures, at the July 16, 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to include the plan to accelerate work and minimize traffic and congestion impacts requested in Item 2024.MM18.5 in the report requested to Executive Committee in Recommendation 1 above.
IA19.2received
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge Park, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the June 26, 2024 meeting of City Council. The Communications Services Unit of the Toronto Police Service operates the call centre where operators answer all emergency 9-1-1 calls, including those for fire and paramedic services, and dispatch police services when needed. In recent months, some residents have contacted my office to express concern over the wait times they have experienced when calling 9-1-1. When someone calls 9-1-1 it's an emergency. The timeliness of the call being answered is critical so that the appropriate emergency response can be dispatched quickly. I am requesting answers to the following questions: 1. What is the service level standard for answering 9-1-1 calls? 2. Since June 1, 2023 a. What was the monthly average wait time for 9-1-1 calls before being answered? b. What percentage of 9-1-1 calls answered each month met the service standard? c. What percentage of days per month was the standard met? d. What was the longest wait time each month? 3. What factors impact the call centre's ability to meet the service level standard? 4. What impacts do the answers provided to question 2 have on the ability of emergency services to provide a timely response? 5. Do wait times vary throughout the day? If so, please provide a brief overview of how the wait times generally fluctuate over a 24-hour period. 6. Were new resources allocated to the call centre in the 2024 City of Toronto budget? 7. Are there any planned improvements for the call centre that are anticipated to have a positive impact on wait times, for example, additional resources or new technology?
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, received Administrative Inquiry IA19.2 from Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge Park, regarding 9-1-1 Call Wait Times and Answer IA19.2a from the City Manager, for information.
MM19.2adopted
On April 25, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application brought by the owner of 14 Lacewood Crescent for variances to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new detached dwelling including 3-storeys and increased massing (the "Application"). On May 13, 2024, the owner appealed the Committee's Application refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Application presents outstanding concerns relating, but not limited to, height, and massing. The Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing commences on August 26, 2024. This motion is before City Council as the Notice of Intention to be a Party deadline is June 24, 2024 - as such this motion is urgent. The Notice of Hearing is attached as Attachment 2. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing along with appropriate City staff to oppose the appeal. This motion also authorizes the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0101/24NY, respecting 14 Lacewood Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiating a resolution regarding Application A0101/24NY respecting 14 Lacewood Crescent, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0101/24NY, respecting 14 Lacewood Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiating a resolution regarding Application A0101/24NY respecting 14 Lacewood Crescent, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
RM19.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 22 and 23, 2024.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 22 and 23, 2024.
CC19.3adopted
Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2023 Annual Report
The Integrity Commissioner reports annually to City Council on the work of the Office. This Report for Action transmits to City Council the Commissioner's 2023 Annual Report.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the 2023 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive the 2023 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner for information.
IA19.3received
Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the June 26, 2024 meeting of City Council. On May 26, 2024, and June 2, 2024, journalist Justin Holmes published two Toronto Sun stories outlining a series of activities that happened within the Toronto Public Service that ultimately led to the removal of historical Coats of Arms from public display. These articles may be found online here: https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/coat-of-secrecy-city-bureaucrats-wanted-public-in-dark-about-symbols-removal https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/disarming-t-o-how-one-man-waged-a-silent-war-against-a-city-symbol The articles prompt a number of questions which I would like answered: What City symbols, including Coats of Arms, flags, monuments and art have been removed? Who made the decision to remove them? Why were they removed? Were they the subject of a complaint, and if so, what was the complaint, when was the complaint, and where did it come from? Are there any more symbols, including Coats of Arms, flags, monuments and art expected to be removed? If so, what is under consideration and why?
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, received Administrative Inquiry IA19.3 from Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, regarding the Removal of City Symbols and Answer IA19.3a from the City Manager, for information.
MM19.3adopted
In 2023, City Council adopted 2023.IE6.8 - Citywide Approach to Dogs Off-Leash Areas, directing staff to prepare a report on Dogs Off-Leash Areas for the third quarter of 2024. This valuable report will address many aspects of the growing need for dog off-leash areas in Toronto, especially in park deficient areas of downtown, and the equally pressing need to reduce conflicts between off-leash dogs, and other users of public space. However, 2023.IE6.8 did not direct staff to develop criteria for determining which dog leash areas should be open to Commercial Dog Walkers, who typically handle multiple dogs at a time. Use of some Dogs Off-Leash Areas by Commercial Dog Walkers can create or exacerbate conflict between dogs and neighbouring residents, especially when the Dogs Off-Leash Area abuts homes without an intervening noise barrier. At present, some Dogs Off-Leash Areas are permitted to Commercial Dog Walkers and others are not. Parks, Forestry and Recreation does not have any criteria for determining which Dogs Off-Leash Areas should be permitted to Commercial Dog Walkers. It would be appropriate to include such criteria in the forthcoming Dogs Off-Leash Areas report. In the interim, heavy use of the Ramsden Park Dogs Off-Leash Area by Commercial Dog Walkers is creating multiple adverse effects for abutting residents, including noise, disturbance, and parking conflicts. These residents have been unsuccessfully requesting relief from these adverse effects for years. It is appropriate to temporarily close this Dogs Off-Leash Area to Commercial Dog Walkers until the criteria are developed.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop criteria to determine sites acceptable for Commercial Dog Walkers and to propose a list of acceptable sites across the City, as part of the City-wide Dogs Off-Leash Area report due to City Council in the third quarter of 2024. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to prohibit Commercial Dog Walkers in Ramsden Park Dog Off-Leash Area, by posting appropriate signage as required under Section 608-34.1.C of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop criteria to determine sites acceptable for Commercial Dog Walkers and to propose a list of acceptable sites across the City, as part of the City-wide Dogs Off-Leash Area report due to City Council in the third quarter of 2024. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to prohibit Commercial Dog Walkers in Ramsden Park Dog Off-Leash Area, by posting appropriate signage as required under Municipal Code Chapter 608, §608-34.1.C.
RM19.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 15 on June 18, 2024 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 13 on May 27, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 13 on May 29, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 13 on May 30, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 14 on May 28, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 13 on June 13, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 14 on June 3, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 14 on June 4, 2024 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 14 on June 12, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 14 on June 11, 2024 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business submitted by the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC19.4adopted
Ombudsman Toronto 2023 Annual Report
Pursuant to section 173(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, the Ombudsman is required to submit an annual report on the activities of his office directly to City Council.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman Toronto 2023 Annual Report for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman Toronto 2023 Annual Report for information.
MM19.4adopted
A settlement report considered by City Council on April 17th, 2024, included one pre-condition to the issuance of the Ontario Land Tribunal Order, which the applicant does not agree with, because the process it requires may not be necessary. The pre-condition states: 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: g. the owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and the owner has submitted requested information and makes required revisions noted in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023, from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx; City Solicitors working with City Planning, and the Appellant have agreed to a revised the condition that speaks to the possibility that Metrolinx may or may not require the applicant to enter into this process. "If required by Metrolinx, the owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and, if required by Metrolinx the owner shall submit information and made revisions requested in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023 from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director and Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx;" It is the City's position that this revised condition is necessary, and that staff have reasonably negotiated a more flexible approach to this pre-condition. The City Solicitor requires instructions from City Council to request the Tribunal to include this revised pre-condition in its decision and order. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.CC17.5 (April 17 and 18, 2024 City Council Meeting)
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2024.CC17.5 by deleting Part 3.g. of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted: 3.g. the owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and the owner has submitted requested information and makes required revisions noted in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023, from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx; and adopting instead the following new Part: 3.g. If required by Metrolinx, the owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and, if required by Metrolinx the owner shall submit information and make revisions requested in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023, from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx;
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2024.CC17.5 by deleting Part 3.g. of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted: 3.g. the owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and the owner has submitted requested information and makes required revisions noted in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023, from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx; and adopting instead the following Part: 3.g. If required by Metrolinx, the owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and, if required by Metrolinx the owner shall submit information and made revisions requested in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023, from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx;
RM19.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
There were no declarations of interest.
CC19.5amended
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors
At its meeting on June 10, 12 and 14, 2024, the Corporations Nominating considered Item NC9.2 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 30, 2024) from the City Clerk: The Corporations Nominating Panel will conduct interviews and recommend seven candidates, including a Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council treat the portion of the City Council meeting at which the May 30, 2024, letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel on Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors is considered as a special meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Hydro Corporation and adopt the following as resolutions of the Shareholder of the Toronto Hydro Corporation: a. City Council, as Shareholder, appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 27, 2026, and until their successors are appointed: Michael Eubanks; James Hinds; and Ersilia Serafini; b. notwithstanding the Public Appointments Policy and the Shareholder Direction, City Council, as Shareholder, appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 27, 2027, and until their successors are appointed: Sheila Block; Joyce McLean; and Ken Neumann; c. notwithstanding its Shareholder Direction, City Council, as Shareholder, extend the appointment of David McFadden as member and chair of the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors, until December 31, 2024, or until his successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct the Corporations Nominating Panel to recommend a candidate and a nominee for Chair to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors to the December 17, 18 and 19, 2024, City Council meeting. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2 to 4, and Revised Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (May 30, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board. Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2 to 4, and Revised Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (May 30, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on July 27, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Sheila Block Michael Eubanks James Hinds Joyce McLean Ken Neumann Ersilia Serafini 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to 4 to the report (May 30, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
MM19.5adopted
On May 13, 2024, the City of Belleville set a good example by passing a resolution calling upon the provincial government to improve compensation and reduce administrative burden for Ontario's family physicians. Toronto should do the same. The Province of Ontario is responsible for providing quality health care to all residents of Ontario. Family medicine is the backbone of the healthcare system and providing timely access to a primary health care provider for everyone in Ontario, is essential and should be a top Provincial Government priority. Instead, the shortage of family physicians has reached a crisis point. Millions of Ontario residents, and hundreds of thousands of Torontonians, do not have a family doctor. Studies show that patients without a primary care provider have poorer health outcomes while costing the health care system more. Meanwhile, hospitals, emergency rooms and clinics are overloaded by residents' unmet health care needs. The Province of Ontario could address this issue quickly and efficiently by paying fair wages to family physicians and by lessening the undue administrative burden this provincial government imposes on family doctors.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Minister of Health to take immediate action to: a. properly compensate family physicians with appropriate fee increases; and b. reduce the administrative burden that the Province places on family doctors so they have more time to see their patients. 2. City Council forward City Council's decision to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the municipal Clerks of Ontario's municipalities. 3. City Council request a direct response from the Minister of Health within 30 days.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Minister of Health to take immediate action to: a. properly compensate family physicians with appropriate fee increases; and b. reduce the administrative burden that the Province places on family doctors so they have more time to see their patients. 2. City Council forward City Council's decision to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the municipal Clerks of Ontario's municipalities. 3. City Council request a direct response from the Minister of Health within 30 days.
RM19.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "Stop the Renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square Petition from the Citizens of Toronto" by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke-Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 30,000 persons. 2. Petition headed "We the Residents Living off of Garratt Blvd are Outraged by the Latest Update (April 2024). It is Unfair to Target Garratt Blvd, as the Only Extended Road in the Ancaster Community" by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 38 persons. 3. Petition headed "Revised Transportation Plans for the Proposed Downsview Lands Re-Development to Limit Negative Impacts to Ancaster Community" by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 539 persons. 4. Petition headed "Africentric Alternative School Estella Wheeler Petition" by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 823 persons.
CC19.6adopted
At its meeting on May 15, 2024, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC8.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 15, 2024) from the City Clerk: The Corporations Nominating Panel will consider the appointment of the new President and Chief Executive Officer, Destination Toronto to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Andrew Weir, President and Chief Executive Officer, Destination Toronto, to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 29, 2027, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 6, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 15, 2024) from the City Clerk remains confidential in it's entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Andrew Weir, President and Chief Executive Officer, Destination Toronto, to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 29, 2027, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 6, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
MM19.6adopted
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the City of Toronto was deeply saddened by the passing of Councillor Jaye Robinson. She served as a Toronto City Councillor for over 14 years representing the Don Valley West community. Jaye persevered as the local representative while fighting cancer since 2019. During her time in office, Jaye Robinson was appointed as Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (from 2018 - 2022), to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (from 2014 - 2018), and held numerous positions on other committees, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Committee. She was a vigorous champion of Toronto's tree canopy, parks, road safety through Vision Zero and supporting a larger Toronto Police Service Hate Crimes Unit. Before her role as an elected official, Jaye Robinson held a management position in the City of Toronto's Economic Development and Culture Division. During this period, she had a significant involvement in the development of several well-known events in Toronto including Nuit Blanche, Summerlicious, and Winterlicious. Naming a suitable site after Councillor Jaye Robinson is a fitting tribute to recognize her accomplishments and contributions to the City of Toronto. This would be sincerely appreciated by her family, friends, and colleagues at City Hall, and it will allow her legacy as a remarkable leader and mentor to live on.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the General Manager, Transportation, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review opportunities to name or rename an existing or planned location, such as a park, street, trail or other landmark in honour of the late Councillor Jaye Robinson and report back to North York Community Council with options by the end of 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the General Manager, Transportation, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review opportunities to name or rename an existing or planned location, such as a park, street, trail or other landmark in honour of the late Councillor Jaye Robinson and report back to North York Community Council with options by the end of 2024.
RM19.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024. June 26, 2024 Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Toronto Public Library Board approved the renaming of the Jane/Dundas Library to the "Daniel G. Hill Library" to recognize and celebrate the significant legacy of a prominent Black Torontonian and pioneer in human rights in Ontario. Councillor Ainslie, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the vote on the renaming of the Jane/Dundas Library by the Toronto Public Library Board was unanimous. The following members, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the first anniversary of Mayor Chow's election to office: Councillor Morley Councillor Ainslie Councillor Fletcher Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Members of Council for the opportunity to build the City together and gave remarks reflecting on the year that has passed and looking forward to the work ahead. Councillor Crisanti, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grade 5 students from the Elms Junior Middle School and their teacher, Mr. Christopher Nedell, who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, proclaimed June 2024 as Indigenous Peoples Month. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in recognition of Kerri Voumvakis on her retirement as Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Mayor Chow welcomed Kerri Voumvakis' husband and colleagues, who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and remarked on Ms. Voumvakis's accomplished career and dedication to City Planning and wished Ms. Voumvakis all the best in her retirement. Mayor Chow announced Kyle Knoeck, Director of Zoning and Secretary Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, as the incoming Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and welcomed him to his new role. Kerri Voumvakis addressed City Council. Councillor Mantas, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Members of the Asian Institute of Management from Manila, Philippines, who were present in the Chamber. June 27, 2024 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Councillor McKelvie to address City Council to recognize the City Clerk's Office on receipt of the E.A. Danby Award from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. Councillor McKelvie addressed City Council and recognized the work of the City Clerk's Office on the 2023 Toronto Mayoral By-Election, and congratulated City Clerk John Elvidge and the Toronto Elections team. John Elvidge, City Clerk, thanked Councillor McKelvie and gave remarks recognizing the success, hard work, and dedication of staff, and the internal and external support received in running Canada's largest ever by-election. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in recognition of Rick Leary on his departure from his position as the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and welcomed Rick Leary's wife and daughter who were present at the meeting. Mayor Chow thanked Rick Leary for his ten years of service at the Toronto Transit Commission and acknowledged his work with Toronto's transit system. Mayor Chow wished Mr. Leary all the best for the next phase of his career and presented him with a commemorative scroll. Rick Leary addressed City Council. Councillor Burnside, as past Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission Board, congratulated Rick Leary and gave remarks on his departure as Chief Executive Officer. Councillor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, announced the winner of the 4th annual Women4Climate Pitch Competition, Katherine Festeryga, and runners-up Nasim Naderi and Omowunmi Badmus. Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Taste of Lawrence Festival was celebrating its 20th anniversary on July 5, 6, and 7 and invited Members of Council and the public to attend.
CC19.7adopted
The purpose of this report is to request for instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal currently scheduled for July 22, 2024. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 778-788 King Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The property municipally known as 778 King Street West is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 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 (June 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B (together the "Settlement Offer") to the report (June 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 778-788 King Street West. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; and iv. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study or Addendum to reflect revisions to site circulation, loading, parking (including resident and visitor) and access for the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 778 King Street West, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 25, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 778 King Street West substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance dated May 8, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 25, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 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 (June 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 pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 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 confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.7adopted
In February 2024, Estella Wheeler, a teacher at the Africentric Alternative School tragically fell victim to domestic violence. Mrs. Wheeler was beloved by her family, students, colleagues, and the local community. She had an excellent relationship with students keeping their interests at heart, inspiring them, and always being available to support them with their studies. Since immigrating to Canada in 2008, Mrs. Wheeler taught at several Toronto District School Board schools including Brookview Middle School, Smithfield Middle School, Rockford Public School, Downsview Public School, and a 7-year tenure at the Africentric Alternative School. An initiative was undertaken by the students and teachers at the Africentric Alternative School to request that an existing or planned community garden be named after Estella Wheeler in honour of her legacy and passion for gardening and plants. A petition on their behalf with over 800 signatures has been presented to Councillor Pasternak. A community garden could feasibly be developed in Brockwell Park behind the Africentric Alternative School. There are two naming suggestions where a community garden is already located, which are the Well Watered Garden in Downsview or the Four Winds Allotment Gardens.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the request to rename an existing or name a newly planned community garden in honour of the late Estella Wheeler and report back to North York Community Council with options by end 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review opportunities to name or rename a new or existing community garden in honour of the late Estella Wheeler, and report back to North York Community Council with options by the end of 2024.