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.
RM19.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 26, 2024: City Council adopted the June 26, 2024, Order Paper, as amended and all other items not held on consent. June 27, 2024: City Council adopted the June 27, 2024, Order Paper, as amended.
CC19.8adopted
The owner appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application for 778-788 King Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal in the fall of 2023 due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The original Zoning By-law Amendment application proposed an 18 storey (63.3 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed use building, with approximately 373 residential dwelling units and retail uses at grade. The focus of this report is the owner's application under Section 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act which requests City Council's consent to alterations and demolition of a heritage attribute to the property at 778 King Street West. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property.
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 (May 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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. July 2, 2024 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 14, 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 approve: a. the alterations of the designated property at 778 King Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Architects Alliance, dated May 8, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 25, 2024 all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the removal of heritage attributes of the designated property at 778 King Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Architects Alliance, dated May 8, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 25, 2024, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 778 King Street West under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 778 King Street West, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations and demolition of heritage attributes has come into full force and effect; b. prior to issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 778-778 King Street West, the owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 25, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 778-778 King Street West, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 778 King Street West, substantially in accordance with the 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 Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 778 King Street West, 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. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, 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 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. 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 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 work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation plans. e. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.6 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 reconstruction work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans 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 City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 778 King Street West. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 14, 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 14, 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 (May 14, 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 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.8amended
The Strong Cities Network is an independent, apolitical, global network of more than 220 cities dedicated to addressing all forms and manifestations of hate, extremism and polarisation that can lead to violence, within a human rights-based framework. In November 2023, City Council adopted MM12.12 - Endorsing Toronto as a Signatory of the Strong Cities Network Fourth Global Summit New York City Mayoral Declaration in Fighting Hate, Extremism and Polarisation. By joining the Strong Cities Network the City of Toronto will strengthen its work as an inclusive and welcoming city. Hosting a future summit in October 2025 would strengthen the City of Toronto's relationship with other cities and further support our commitment to keeping the city safe from hate. There are no expenses required for the City of Toronto to join the Strong Cities Network as a member but there would be some in kind and/or financial commitments to host the Strong Cities Summit in October 2025. There are conditions that must be agreed upon to become a member.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to submit an application on behalf of the City of Toronto to join the Strong Cities Network. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with Destination Toronto, to report to the Executive Committee before the end of 2024 on the opportunity and feasibility of hosting the Strong Cities Summit in October 2025. 3. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to financially support and partner with the City to host the Strong Cities Summit in October 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to submit an application on behalf of the City of Toronto to join the Strong Cities Network. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development to report to the Executive Committee by the end of 2024 on the opportunity and feasibility of hosting the Strong Cities Summit in October 2025.
CC19.9adopted
309 Cherry Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On March 5, 2012 and December 30, 2016, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the north block and south block respectively of the lands known as 309 Cherry Street (the "Site"). The Site is centrally located within Villiers Island in the Port Lands. The applications proposed mixed use development, with a 26-storey residential tower atop an 8-storey podium and the partial retention of existing heritage buildings on the north block, and an 11-storey building and 52-storey building atop a 4-12 storey 'u-shaped' podium. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment to the predecessor Ontario Land Tribunal on October 31, 2014 for the north block and June 1, 2017 for the south block (the "Appeals"). In March 2023, the applicant submitted revised plans for the Site, proposing a tower on each of the north and south block with heights of 47 and 39 storeys respectively. On April 23, 2024, the applicant circulated further updated development plans to the Tribunal and other parties consisting of three residential towers of 27, 49 and 39 storeys, on podiums of various configurations ranging from 3 to 10 storeys. They also advised of their intention to provide 5 percent of the proposed residential units as affordable housing for a period of 25 years. At a case management conference on June 4, 2024, a 15-day hearing was scheduled. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings scheduled to commence July 7, 2025. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 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 (June 11, 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 31, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 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 these matters in support of the Settlement Offer and a revised proposal for the lands municipally known as 309 Cherry Street (the "Lands") that is substantially in accordance with the revised plans attached as Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts below. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to support revisions to Port Lands Official Plan Modifications that remain under appeal for the Lands as necessary to implement the Settlement Offer, including the provision of Affordable Rental Housing on the terms outlined in the Settlement Offer and the provision of cash-in-lieu to satisfy the parkland dedication requirements under Section 42 of the Planning Act. 4. City Council allow the owner of the Site to construct, provide and maintain 5.5 percent of the gross floor area on the Lands as affordable rental housing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and allow the affordable rental housing 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 the Settlement Offer. 5. 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 (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. 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. 7. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment for the Lands until the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Owner, which shall include Holding conditions as set out in the Settlement Offer; b. confirmation that any Official Plan Amendment relief required by the Settlement Proposal has been approved and is in force and effect; c. submission of a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for Site, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for Site in accordance with the required Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and e. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a Wind Tunnel Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. 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 (June 11, 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 11, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Appendices A and B, 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, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.9adopted
In 2021, City Council adopted a target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions community-wide by 2040, and an interim target for 2030, through the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy. The Independent Electricity System Operator is developing an Integrated Regional Resource Plan for the electricity system in the Toronto Area. The City has identified the need for all levels of government and utilities to work toward developing an aligned, low-carbon electricity system to enable the City of Toronto to meet its climate goals. The City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro continue to actively engage with the Independent Electricity System Operator as part of the Integrated Regional Resource Plan development process. The City of Toronto's TransformTO Net Zero Strategy indicates that meeting our climate goals and reaping the benefits to health, equity, prosperity and resilience, is heavily dependent on the availability of affordable, reliable low-carbon electricity ( 2021.IE26.16 ). The City identified the need for all parties to work together to transition Ontario's electricity system away from natural gas to a resilient system focused on low-carbon energy sources, distributed local renewable energy generation, storage, and energy efficiency: Clean Electricity Regulations City Council, in May 2023, urged the Government of Canada to, "enact and enforce strong and robust Clean Electricity Regulations consistent with a net-zero electricity grid and that enable broad decarbonization of all other sectors" ( 2023.IE3.3 , Part 6a). The regulations will drive electricity producers to feed into a national zero emissions electricity grid by 2025. Comments were also provided to federal government at three stages of policy development over 2022-2024 by the Executive Director, Environment and Climate; Consultation on the Regulations closed in March 2024, with the final regulations expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, later this year. Portlands Energy Centre City Council, in April 2024, requested the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks to elevate Atura Power's proposal to expand the capacity of the Portlands Energy Centre by 50 megawatts to a comprehensive environmental assessment ( 2024.MM17.9 ). City Council, in May 2023, stated its decision to, "oppose any new power generation proposal involving increased burning of fossil fuels, including natural gas, in the City" ( 2023.MM6.13 , Part 1). Comments were provided to Atura Power on its Draft Screening report in January 2024 by the Executive Director, Environment and Climate. Integrated Regional Resource Plan City staff are contributing to the Independent Electricity System Operator-led Integrated Regional Resource Plan process to ensure that the City's climate goals are reflected via buildings and transportation electrification. Most recently, in May 2024, City staff provided written comments to the Independent Electricity System Operator on the Integrated Regional Resource Plan demand forecast methodology. The proposed Council recommendation to the Independent Electricity System Operator builds on the City's current and past advocacy and collaborative work to plan for a zero-carbon, resilient and affordable electricity system in Ontario that enables Toronto to meet its climate goals and enjoy the benefits of a net zero future.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Independent Electricity System Operator to work with the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro to align the Integrated Regional Resource Plan for Toronto's electricity system, and broader energy system planning and procurement, with the City's 2040 target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by: a. phasing out gas-fired electricity generation at the Portlands Energy Centre by 2035, except in extreme, exceptional and emergency circumstances totalling less than 88 hours per year; b. rapidly increasing local renewable energy generation and storage, and maximizing cost-effective energy efficiency; c. empowering Toronto Hydro to act as Toronto's electric Distribution System Operator to support development, integration, and utilization of distributed energy resources; and d. supporting a transformed electricity system that supplies Toronto with sufficient reliable, affordable, low-carbon electricity to meet present and future needs, including population growth and the electrification of buildings and transport.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Independent Electricity System Operator to work with the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro to align the Integrated Regional Resource Plan for Toronto's electricity system, and broader energy system planning and procurement, with the City's 2040 target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by: a. phasing out gas-fired electricity generation at the Portlands Energy Centre by 2035, except in extreme, exceptional and emergency circumstances totalling less than 88 hours per year; b. rapidly increasing local renewable energy generation and storage, and maximizing cost-effective energy efficiency; c. empowering Toronto Hydro to act as Toronto's electric Distribution System Operator to support development, integration, and utilization of distributed energy resources; and d. supporting a transformed electricity system that supplies Toronto with sufficient reliable, affordable, low-carbon electricity to meet present and future needs, including population growth and the electrification of buildings and transport.
CC19.10deferred
On September 16, 2021, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted seeking to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building with an interior block of 15 three-storey townhouse units at 21-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis Street (the "Site"). A Site Plan Control application was submitted on July 5, 2022. A Rental Housing Demolition application was also submitted to permit the demolition of existing rental dwelling units on the site. On March 29, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal because of City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the timeframe legislated by the Planning Act. A two-week hearing was scheduled to commence on June 10, 2024 but was adjourned to allow for further discussions with the Applicant. The City Solicitor requires further directions to prepare for an upcoming case management conference scheduled to commence on June 21, 2024. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, deferred Item CC19.10 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 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 Appendices A and 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.
MM19.10adopted
The Special International Hockey Tournament is hosted on an annual basis in a different North American City. The 2026 tournament will be held in Toronto. The City of Toronto previously hosted this event in 2019. The 2026 tournament is expected to bring in about 60 teams from across Canada, the United States, and England. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted at the Scotiabank Pond Arena in Downsview Park and the Chesswood Arena located at 4000 Chesswood Drive on March 5, 6, and 7, 2026. The City of Toronto is actively involved in hosting international sporting events and is equipped with the resources and capacity to endorse this significant hockey event and ensure its success. Special Hockey is a community-based hockey program for the developmentally challenged that was founded in 1980 by the late Pat Flick. It is the first program of its kind that made it possible for those with developmental disabilities to participate in the sport of hockey. For over forty years players of all ages, both male and female, have learned new skills, learned teamwork, and developed confidence while staying physically fit. The main sponsoring host for Special Hockey International Tournament is the Grandravine Special Hockey team located in Downsview.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with appropriate Division Heads, to explore ways the City can provide support and assistance to the organizers and local hosts of the Special Hockey International Tournament, for the 2026 Special Hockey International Tournament taking place in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with appropriate Division Heads, to explore ways the City can provide support and assistance to the organizers and local hosts of the Special Hockey International Tournament, for the 2026 Special Hockey International Tournament taking place in Toronto.
CC19.11amended
630 The East Mall - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 10, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 630 The East Mall (the "Site"), which application was subsequently revised on October 11, 2023 to permit the construction of residential buildings consisting of two 24-storey towers with a nine-storey base building and a 12 storey building (the "Application"). On December 1, 2023, the applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal because of City Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe set out in the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming five-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on November 4, 2024.
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 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday, and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 13, 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 (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated June 7, 2024 attached as Confidential Appendix A (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (the "Revised Plans") to the report (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor (together, the "Revised Proposal") for the Site and direct the City Solicitor attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the Revised Proposal, subject to Part 2 below. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize 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 owner has: 1. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including showing the transportation servicing condition that provides southerly access with a full moves, signalized entrance on 600-620 The East Mall, being the lands to the south and a northerly access with a limited moves (right-in/right-out) access; and 2. submitted evidence showing that the owner has secured legal access over 600-620 The East Mall to facilitate southern two-way vehicular access to and from the subject site, which will address any necessary interim condition including its design and construction, with such access only interrupted during the construction and repair of the development at 600-620 The East Mall, or an alternative southern access solution over the subject site; all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor. b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated November 15, 2023, or as revised, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, and/or any upgrades that may be required; d. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Assessment Report, Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and Foundation Drainage Summary Form to determine the quality and quantity of groundwater that may be required to be discharged to the City sewage works as a result of a proposed development and comply with Foundation drainage policy and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; e. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the Transportation Impact Study and/or the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, and the Holding Provision is not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City and the provision of financial securities, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated November 16, 2023, including the need for an updated Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; g. the Noise and Vibration Report has been peer reviewed at the cost of the applicant and any required revisions resulting from this study have been made to the proposal to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Director, City Planning; h. the Air Quality Study has been peer reviewed at the cost of the applicant and any required revisions resulting from this study have been made to the proposal to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Director, City Planning; i. the owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; j. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s) and/or secured in a development agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is finalized, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider including the following as Site Plan approval conditions: a. the Owner shall insert the following advisory into all agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and/or condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development: Purchasers or Tenants acknowledge and agree that purchasers or residents of the development will not be eligible for on street-parking permits under the City of Toronto Municipal Code. Purchasers or Tenants agree that, despite the status or availability of on-street parking permits for residents in the development area as of the date of this document, the availability of on-street parking permits in the development area for the purchasers or residents of the development may, at the discretion of City of Toronto Council, be modified, amended or removed at any time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended from time to time and its successors, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code; b. the owner shall insert the following advisory into all agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development: The buildings contain 816 units, served on site by 352 resident vehicular parking spaces and 44 visitor parking spaces. Additional parking for overflow, visitors and residents, including overnight, is of limited or no availability. Additional off-street parking, potentially at additional cost, is not guaranteed, however may be available at: For visitors: [Insert the 5 closest locations that provide off-street parking, Green P on-street parking, or parking for more than 3 hours]. For residents: [Insert the 5 closest off-street parking locations that offer overnight or monthly parking]. 4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, in order to prevent the residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at, 630 The East Mall from obtaining a parking permit. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (June 13, 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 13, 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 (June 13, 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, B and C to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.11adopted
There has been a troubling increase in gun violence in Toronto and it is deeply impacting neighbourhoods in Ward 1 and other communities around the city. The City, through the SafeTO Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, is undertaking several initiatives aimed at bringing together institutional partners, community organizations and residents to collectively address these issues. Gun violence reduction requires leveraging investments, tools and mandates across sectors and governments and working with communities to enhance violence prevention, intervention, response and recovery. The City of Toronto is working with community partners and other levels of government to steward integration of actions and services across sectors using a trauma informed public health approach. There is more work to be done to ensure we address this challenge. In the upcoming SafeTO update report, City staff should include an update on youth violence prevention and intervention efforts in addition to exploring improved outreach mechanisms.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include in the SafeTO report an update on multi-sector community and youth violence prevention and intervention efforts in addition to providing an update on steps to improve current community and youth outreach methods and explore new strategies. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include within SafeTO's multi-sector gun violence reduction work planning and work groups, the engagement of community outreach organizations City-wide to exchange best practices, discuss areas of improvement, and devise innovative solutions aimed to serve diverse community needs and prevent violence.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include in the SafeTO report an update on multi-sector community and youth violence prevention and intervention efforts in addition to providing an update on steps to improve current community and youth outreach methods and explore new strategies. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include within SafeTO's multi-sector gun violence reduction work planning and work groups, the engagement of community outreach organizations City-wide to exchange best practices, discuss areas of improvement, and devise innovative solutions aimed to serve diverse community needs and prevent violence.
CC19.12adopted
On September 2, 2021, the City received an Official Plan Amendment application for 300 Borough Drive, 1755 Brimley Road, 400 to 580 Progress Avenue and 350 Town Centre Court (the "Site") to permit a long-term mixed use development plan for portions of the lands surrounding the Scarborough Town Centre Shopping Centre. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan Amendment (the "Appeal") to the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 17, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further directions in order to prepare for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on October 15, 2024.
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 13, 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 (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 13, 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 (June 13, 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 June 11, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 13, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to prepare a final draft Official Plan Amendment for presentation to the Ontario Land Tribunal, modified as necessary in the opinion of such Officials to reflect the intent of the Settlement Offer, and to finalize all elements of the settlement, including the final form of the draft Official Plan Amendment forming a part of the Settlement Offer. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 13, 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 (June 13, 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 (June 13, 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 the information contained in 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.
MM19.12adopted
The 519 Board of Management has made adjustments to their capital plan and have requested the funds that were previously released be permitted to be used for their revised plans. The previous release of funds was very specific and does not allow for flexibility. The 519 still plans to follow through on their commitment to the local community to shift their garbage storage from the north side to the back of their building. This ensures that while they aim for the intended outcomes, they can adjust as needed.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.MM37.24 by deleting the words "in the form of relocating their garbage storage area to an enclosed and secure area at the back of the building, replacing the overhead doors at the back, as well as creating a new access point on the northwest side of their building with wider windows, double doors, and a canopy (Cost Centre: NP0235)" so that the decision now reads as follows: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2021 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $315,000.00, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 to 4 Dundonald Street, 7 to 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700894) for capital improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.MM37.24 by deleting the words "in the form of relocating their garbage storage area to an enclosed and secure area at the back of the building, replacing the overhead doors at the back, as well as creating a new access point on the northwest side of their building with wider windows, double doors, and a canopy (Cost Centre: NP0235)" so that the decision now reads as follows: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2021 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $315,000.00, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 to 4 Dundonald Street, 7 to 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700894) for capital improvements.
CC19.13adopted
On January 9, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2, 7 and 10 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, 506, 514, 516, 520 and 522 Royal York Road and 3, 5 and 15 Sinclair Street (the "Site") to permit a mixed-use development with a 10-storey mid-rise building and three towers with heights ranging from 17-35 storeys with a total of 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and 5,000 square metres of non-residential (employment-industrial) gross floor area. The proposal includes a 646.5 square metre encumbered outdoor open space with frontage on Queen Elizabeth Boulevard. The development would have a total gross floor area of 86,602 square metres with a Floor Space Index of 6.1. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on June 19, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on August 6, 2024. Given imminent procedural filing dates, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 14, 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 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 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 (June 14, 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 from Kagan Shastri LLP, dated June 7, 2024 respecting the Site appended hereto as Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") subject to Part 3 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 revised development proposal generally described in the Settlement Offer and the revised plans attached as Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that City Council's acceptance of the Settlement Offer is conditional upon the applicant entering into an agreement of purchase and sale and completing the purchase of the north-south City-owned laneway substantially located between 514-516 Royal York Road and 2 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard and legally described as Pt Lane, Pl 1018, Lying Btn Lts 1, 2, 3 Pl 1018; Etobicoke, City Of Toronto (the "City Land") from the City, provided that this condition shall not fetter the discretion of the relevant City authorities or impose any obligations on the City in its capacity as owner of the City Land in determining whether or not to declare the City Land surplus and authorize the sale of the City Land to the owner. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request, in the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, that the issuance of any Final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted a Functional Servicing Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted revised architectural plans that includes the disclaimer as outlined in Section A 2.1 of the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, dated February 23, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrogeological Assessment Report and Hydrological Review Summary Form to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and has entered into the appropriate agreements with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the proposed development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. the owner has provided space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law, Chapter 681-10, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; g. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the submitted Land Use Compatibility/Mitigation Study (Air Quality and Noise), dated December 19, 2022, prepared by RWDI Consultants, has been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense to confirm the proposed Core Employment Areas and General Employment Areas uses are compatible with the proposed residential uses, as required by Site and Area Specific Policy 807, and the owner agrees to implement any necessary air quality, noise or land use compatibility control measures and recommendations identified through the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the submitted Noise and Vibration Impact Study, dated December 19, 2022, prepared by GHD Consultants, has been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense and the owner agrees to implement the noise and vibration control measures and recommendations identified through the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; j. the owner has entered into one or more agreements, including a restriction pursuant to Section 118 of the Land Titles Act registered on title to the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure how the affordable housing requirements would be provided in the development; k. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, and the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Control approval; l. the owner has provided an undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan as required in Part 3.k. above; m. the owner has revised the site plan and architectural drawings to provide adequate space for a bus shelter and bus operations located at Royal York Road south of Sinclair Street to replace the existing stop located along the frontage of the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission; n. the owner has revised the site plan and architectural drawings to provide an adequate Wheel-Trans drop-off area and provided a Vehicular Maneuvering Diagram to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission; o. the owner has submitted a revised Energy Strategy Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate Division; p. the owner will construct and maintain the development 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 for each building; q. the owner has submitted a revised Arborist Report and Tree Preservation Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; r. the owner has provided an on-site parkland dedication in a size, location and configuration that is to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; s. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; t. the owner has submitted revised site plan and architectural drawings to illustrate the required public sidewalk widths and on-site passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities as outlined in Section A 1.1 of the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manger of Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; u. the owner has applied to Transportation Services and obtained City Council's approval on the closure and purchase of the City-owned lands included as part of the development site and entered into and finalized any appropriate agreements with the City to purchase City-owned lands; and v. the owner has revised the site plan and architectural drawings to illustrate the required road widening of 0.39 metres along 520-522 Royal York Road to be conveyed through the Site Plan Control review process to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the decision of City Council. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 14, 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 14, 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 (June 14, 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 Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B and the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.13adopted
This motion recommends that City Council authorize the release of $230,895 in Section 37 funds to undertake the West Annex Phase II Heritage Conservation Study. In 2010, $200,000 in Section 37 funding was earmarked for the Annex Residents Association (ARA) to prepare an Annex Heritage Conservation Study but these funds have remained dormant ever since and were never released to the Annex Residents Association. On May 22, 2024, City Council's decision on Item TE 13.3, ( https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.TE13.3 ), has unlocked these forgotten funds and allowed them to be put to use. City Council no longer permits third parties to prepare Heritage Conservation Studies. Meanwhile, the provincial government has made heritage conservation dramatically more difficult, and there is a December 31, 2024, deadline for designating listed properties. After consultation with Heritage Planning and the Annex Residents Association, the Annex Residents Association wishes to have these dormant funds transferred to Heritage Planning, who will use the funds this year to undertake the West Annex Phase II Heritage Conservation Study, as directed by Item 2018.PG25.4 .
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for City Planning by $230,895 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 192A, 194, and 200 Bloor Street West, subject to the enactment of Bills to give effect to City Council's decision on Item 2024.TE13.3 (Source Account XR3026-3700512) for the purpose of providing one-time funding to City Planning to undertake the West Annex Phase II Heritage Conservation District Study (Cost Centre: UR0007).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for City Planning by $230,895 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 192A, 194, and 200 Bloor Street West, subject to the enactment of Bills to give effect to City Council's decision on Item 2024.TE13.3 (Source Account XR3026-3700512) for the purpose of providing one-time funding to City Planning to undertake the West Annex Phase II Heritage Conservation District Study (Cost Centre: UR0007).
CC19.14adopted
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 393 Sorauren Avenue and 1947 Dundas Street West (the "Site") as Core Employment Areas. The owner of the lands appealed Official Plan Amendment 231 to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for time-sensitive matters before the Ontario Land Tribunal. It should be considered urgent and should not be deferred.
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 14, 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 (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 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 (June 14, 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 Appeal 121 to Official Plan Amendment 231 dated May 22, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 14, 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. Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 14, 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 (June 14, 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 (June 14, 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 the entirety of 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.
MM19.14adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute $100,000 of Section 37 funds towards the Dewson Street Junior Public School schoolyard revitalization project. The scope of the improvements includes a multi-use sports court, track and field, new playground, and outdoor learning spaces. The Dewson Street Junior schoolyard is a valuable and heavily used green space. In the absence of a City playground nearby, the school grounds serve that purpose for the wider community. The Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (Section 5.7) approved by Council states: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible Section 37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." Revitalizing the schoolyard will create a more usable, accessible, and vibrant green space that will benefit both the school's students and the Davenport community.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 871 to 899 College Street, secured for park improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701124), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Dewson Street Junior Public School, 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 Dewson Street Junior Public School, for a term of 20 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 Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 871 to 899 College Street, secured for park improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701124), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Dewson Street Junior Public School, 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 Dewson Street Junior Public School, for a term of 20 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.
CC19.15amended
49 Jackes Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 8, 2020, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 49 Jackes Avenue (the "Site") to permit a 29-storey residential building with 217 dwelling units. On April 23, 2021, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not having made a decision within the statutory time frame. At its meeting of October 1 and 4, 2021, City Council authorized City staff to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Applications and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, which is scheduled to commence on September 23, 2024. The matter is urgent and cannot be deferred because of hearing date obligations which commence prior to Council's next regularly scheduled meeting. City Planning has been consulted in the preparation of this report.
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 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Dianne Saxe. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Dianne Saxe, and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Dianne Saxe, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 11, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 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 Settlement Offer and a revised proposal for the Site that is substantially in accordance with the revised plans and landscape plan attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer"), subject to the Parts below. 3. 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, providing confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; and d. the Owner has submitted an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study (Computational Fluid Dynamics Study and signed Template A) demonstrating there are no uncomfortable or unsafe wind conditions, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures to be secured in the final zoning by-law or through the Site Plan Application process. 4. City Council direct that in addition to the implementation of the standard City of Toronto Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Owner shall establish a Construction Liaison Committee made up of local residents and businesses including a representative of the local Residents Associations, to the satisfaction of the local Ward Councillor to address issues pertaining to construction. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to consider securing through the site plan approval process a low-carbon energy strategy, as part of the site plan agreement, including the following: a. low carbon building heating and cooling, including: 1. primary building heat and cooling from an electric heat pump system; 2. methane gas combustion systems only for supplemental (peak load) building heat and emergency backup; 3. Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite; and 4. a high energy-efficient building envelope; b. rainwater capture for irrigation; c. motion sensor-controlled LED lighting in common areas; d. fixtures and appliances that are energy efficient in their use of water and energy; e. installation of outdoor downward lighting; f. provision of indoor space dedicated for household hazardous waste; g. installation of bird friendly glass for the first 16 metre in height of exterior glazing; h. 10 additional electric vehicle stalls beyond the 20 percent requirement; i. ample electric outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking areas; j. rough-in for photovoltaic system; k. no gas appliances in the units; and l. any other practical elements of the Toronto Green Standard version 4, tier 2 that are agreeable to the applicant. 6. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit. 7. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, 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 off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu. 5. 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 Appendix A to the report (June 11, 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 (June 11, 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 (June 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Appendix A, 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.
MM19.15adopted
The Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area does not require these funds anymore as Transportation Services has taken care of touching up the paint for the Trans Flag and Rainbow Coloured Crosswalks before the Pride Festival weekend this year. 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the blue, pink and white striped transgender flag and the deterioration of the painted crosswalks because of utility cuts and construction in the area warranted this touchup, which means a lot to the community. I would like to thank the General Manager and their team at Transportation Services for prioritizing this work. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.MM16.28 (March 20 and 21, 2024 City Council Meeting)
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind its decision on Item 2024.MM16.28, headed "Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Revitalize Trans Flag-Coloured Pedestrian Crossings in the Village". Decision to be rescinded: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the development at 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area to be utilized for local streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street and Wood Street at Church Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind its decision on Item 2024.MM16.28, headed "Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Revitalize Trans Flag-Coloured Pedestrian Crossings in the Village". Decision to be rescinded: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $40,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the development at 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area to be utilized for local streetscape improvements in the form of trans flag-coloured pedestrian crossing areas at the intersections of Hayden Street at Church Street and Wood Street at Church Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $40,000.00 be forwarded to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC19.16adopted
On August 26, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue to permit the construction of five new mixed-use buildings ranging in height from 15 to 55 storeys. The applicant appealed 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 October 23, 2023. On December 21, 2022, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2681 Danforth Avenue to permit a mixed-use development with two towers at 44 and 33 storeys. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 29, 2023. On November 7, 2021, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2721 Danforth Avenue to permit the construction of a mixed-use building containing two towers at 35 and 55 storeys. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the application to the Ontario land Tribunal on March 6, 2023. 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue, 2681 Danforth Avenue, and 2721 Danforth Avenue (the "Sites") are all subject to Official Plan Amendment 478. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings for the Sites scheduled to commence on September 23, 2024, February 03, 2025, and February 24, 2025. Given imminent procedural filing dates and other deadlines addressed in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 17, 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 to F to the report (June 17, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 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 (June 17, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept: a. the Settlement Offer from Overland LLP dated June 17, 2024, respecting 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue appended hereto as Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 17, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Jacob's Tent Offer"); b. the Settlement Offer from Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP dated June 14, 2024, respecting 2681 Danforth Avenue appended hereto as Confidential Appendix C to the report (June 17, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Canadian Tire Offer"); and c. the Settlement Offer from Davies Howe LLP dated June 12, 2024, respecting 2721 Danforth Avenue appended hereto as Confidential Appendix E to the report (June 17, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Tri-Metro Offer"); (collectively referred to as the "Settlement Offers"). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on these matters in support of the revised development proposals generally described in the Settlement Offers and the associated revised plans attached as Confidential Appendices B, D and F to the report (June 17, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part in accordance with the Jacob's Tent Offer respecting 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue, 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 Amendment(s) are 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 at the owner's expense: i. provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity (and conformity with the accepted MFSR 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 pedestrian level wind study, including a wind tunnel test, 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 future financial securities to be provided through the Site Plan Approval process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and vi. provided the City with correspondence from the owner of the adjacent site to the south confirming that the access at the south end of the Site from the private lands municipally known as 6 Dawes Road will be permitted by a pedestrian and vehicular access easement in favour of the Site over the 6 Dawes Lands; c. a revised Rental Housing Demolition Application (22 196262 19 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, has been approved to permit the demolition of existing rental dwellings at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters, including tenant relocation and assistance, necessary to implement City Council's decision; d. the owner has conducted a tenant survey, and secured appropriate improvements to the existing rental buildings at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants (including the provision of a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan); e. the owner has applied draft plan approval for a draft plan of subdivision application to secure, among other matters, the conveyance of land for and construction of new public roads and parkland; and f. the owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as it read the day before the day section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force (the "Section 37 Agreement"), and that agreement has been registered on title to 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure the community benefits and matters of legal convenience at the owner's expense, as set out in Part 4 below. 4. City Council authorize the entering into of a Section 37 Agreement respecting 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue (the "Site") as follows: a. the community benefits offered in the Jacob's Tent Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows, satisfactory to the City Solicitor: i. provide a cash contribution of $4,000,000 dollars to the City for allocation towards the construction, finishes and/or furnishings and equipment for a public community recreation centre serving the geographic area of the proposed Official Plan Amendment 478, as adopted by Council, within the vicinity of the Site, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor and shall be paid as follows: a. $2,000,000 to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the first tower as set out in the Jacob's Tent Offer; and b. $2,000,000 to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the third tower as set out in the Jacob's Tent Offer; ii. the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.a.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of each payment; and iii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.a.ii. above has not been used for the determined purpose within fifteen (15) years after the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution, or a portion thereof, may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue; and b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: i. the owner shall implement any required recommendations and/or mitigation measures from the accepted Wind Tunnel analysis, Traffic Impact Study, Traffic Demand Management Plan, Landscape Plan, Parking and Loading Study, and Landscape Plan, through the Site Plan approval process for the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; ii. the owner shall provide open space of not less than 400 square metres, which shall be shown on the plans and drawings submitted pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; iii. through the development review or subdivision process, the owner shall convey to the City the widenings and portions of the new public road as set out in the memorandum from the General Manager, Transportation July 15, 2023, as revised and will address cost sharing respecting the new public road in accordance with Section 12 of Official Plan Amendment 478; iv. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site 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 application for the development; v. the owner shall, prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, including matters related to the construction of streets or infrastructure, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; vi. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit the owner shall enter into and register a 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act (to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor) agreeing not to transfer or charge the parkland, which restriction may be released only upon the owner transferring the parkland to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, which conveyance of a total of approximately 2,181 square meters represents the owner's Section 42 site parkland dedication requirement with any over dedication to be secured as an additional community benefit, and is to be conveyed to the City as early as possible recognizing the leasehold interests over the parkland; vii. the owner shall prepare all documents and convey a pedestrian access easement to the City in perpetuity for access over the pedestrian mid-block connections, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning with such lands to be free and clear of all other physical and title encumbrances (except those permitted at the discretion of the City Solicitor) in exchange for the release and discharge of any leasehold interest in favour of the City granting similar access, to satisfaction of the City Solicitor; the owner shall submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services a draft Reference Plan of Survey in metric units and integrated into the Ontario Coordinate System, with coordinate values shown on the face of the plan and delineating thereon, the lands to be conveyed to the City for review and approval, prior to depositing it in the Land Registry Office; prior to granting the pedestrian access easements, the owner shall ensure that barrier-free access will be provided from Main Street through the Jacob's Tent site to allow pedestrian access to continue to Metrolinx's Danforth GO Station at all times during construction of the Settlement Proposal; for greater certainty, the area to be encumbered by the pedestrian access easements will be of a sufficient area, horizontally and vertically, to facilitate pedestrian access through the Jacob's Tent site; and viii. the owner shall, through the site plan approval process: a. minimize the width of the curb cut for the loop driveway around Building A; b. provide landscape buffering to reduce impacts of servicing on units in Buildings B, C, and G; c explore strategies to reduce the visibility of loading operations from lands to the south of the site; d. provide a second row of trees in front of building D; e. restrict wraparound balconies on towers to reduce their visual impact; f. provide streetscape design that enhances Danforth Avenue and Main Street. 5. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part in accordance with the Canadian Tire Offer respecting 2681 Danforth Avenue, 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 and Official Plan Amendment(s), as applicable, are 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, as applicable, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Chief Planner, 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 pedestrian level wind study, including a wind tunnel test, 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; and 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), if required, and provides any necessary financial securities, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and c. the owner has received draft plan approval for a draft plan of subdivision application, as applicable at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure, among other matters, the conveyance of land for and construction of new public roads and parkland. 6. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal(s) in whole or in part in accordance with the Tri-Metro Offer respecting 2721 Danforth Avenue, 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 and Official Plan Amendment(s), as applicable, are to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District and the City Solicitor, in consultation with other appropriate divisions, which shall include holding (H) provisions to secure the following: i. 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; ii. submission of 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; and iii. submission of 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), if required, and provides any necessary financial securities, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and b. the owner has, as applicable, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Chief Planner, 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; and ii. submitted a pedestrian level wind study, including a wind tunnel test, 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. 7. City Council allow Canadian Tire respecting 2681 Danforth Avenue to provide twenty one (21) affordable rental units and Tri-Metro respecting 2721 Danforth Avenue to provide twenty-six (26) affordable rental 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. Canadian Tire and Tri-Metro shall design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on each of their respective sites the affordance rental units: i. in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units; ii. with the average unit size of the affordable rental units being no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; iii. with the minimum unit size of the affordable rental units being no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; iv. with the general configuration, location, and layout of the affordable rental units being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and v. with the units including ensuite laundry and air conditioning in each affordable rental unit at no additional cost to tenants; b. each 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; c. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover shall not exceed eighty percent of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied; during the first 40 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline; 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. 8. City Council attribute a value to each in-kind contribution set out in Part 7 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 each development as defined in the respective Canadian Tire Offer and Tri-Metro 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. 9. 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 7 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. 10. City Council accept the following onsite parkland dedications, in satisfaction of the owners' parkland contribution required pursuant to the Planning Act, the locations of which shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and each parkland conveyance shall be in base park condition, in an acceptable environmental condition, and is to be free and clear, above and below grade of all physical and title encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, except for those encumbrances permitted by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor: a. 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue from Jacob's Tent of approximately 2,181 square metres, with such onsite parkland to be conveyed to the City as early as possible recognizing the leasehold interests over the land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, subject to the owner entering into, and registering a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act (to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor) prior to the issuance of any above-grade building permit, agreeing not to transfer or charge the parkland, which restriction may be released only upon the owner transferring the parkland to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; b. 2681 Danforth Avenue from Canadian Tire of approximately 953 square metres, with such onsite parkland to be conveyed to the City, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for the lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and c. 2721 Danforth Avenue from Tri-Metro of approximately 556 square metres, with such onsite parkland to be conveyed to the City, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for the lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 11. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction of the Above Base Park Improvements by the owners to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, if completed by the each or any owner of the listed properties in Part 10 above; any development charge credit(s) shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost of any owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for their respective development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 12. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A to F to the report (June 17, 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 17, 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 (June 17, 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 Confidential Appendices A through F and the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.16adopted
The purpose of this motion is to permit the owner or tenant of an at grade and adjacent retail unit in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 to operate a seasonal outdoor patio on a portion of the Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space located at 424-460 Adelaide Street East on a temporary basis until October 15, 2025. The Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible was secured through a Section 37 Agreement, dated July 5, 2015 (Instrument AT3956752), associated with the redevelopment of 424-460 Adelaide Street East (By-law 811-2015). The Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space area is described as Parts 10 and 52, Plan 66R-30479 in the associated registered easement (Instrument AT5116765). The Section 37 Agreement states "… no trees, structures or obstruction will be placed or permitted to remain thereon unless the City in writing permits the same for such period as may be specified and upon written application by the Owner to the City." On February 26, 2024, the owner of at grade and adjacent retail units in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 (TSCC 2756) submitted a written request to the City for permission to operate a seasonal outdoor patio that includes a portion of the POPS together with placement of associated obstructions, including removable patio furniture and fencing. City Planning staff have advised that a seasonal outdoor patio on a portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space is supported by Official Plan Policy 3.1.1.20(a), which states that POPS may include temporary commercial uses which animate the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space. The temporary permission to operate the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space until October 15, 2025 would allow the City to assess the potential impacts of the patio, and extension of the timeframe for which the seasonal outdoor patio use is permitted may be considered by City Council after October 15, 2025 upon request from the owner and recommendation from City Planning staff.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council permit the owner or tenant of an at-grade and adjacent retail unit in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 to operate a seasonal outdoor patio with associated obstructions on an portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (Instrument AT5116765) located at 424-460 Adelaide Street East, for a temporary period ending October 15, 2025, provided the same is in accordance with the following terms to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District: a. the total area of the seasonal outdoor patio does not exceed 126 square metres; b. any portion of the seasonal outdoor patio located within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space is situated in the westerly portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space and does not extend past 13.3 metres measured from the east property line; c. the retail unit(s) within Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 operating the patio must have direct access to the patio area within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space; d. any fencing and patio furniture (including tables, chairs, and plants) are entirely removed from the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space during the "off-season period" (between October 15 and April 30) of each calendar year and no portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space shall be used for storage of furniture or fencing during this "off-season" period; e. no structure shall be erected on any portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space to cover the seasonal outdoor patio; f. the daily operation hours of the seasonal outdoor patio are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and g. the patio area will be installed and maintained substantially in accordance with the seasonal outdoor patio plans prepared by Kirkor Architects & Planners and NAK Design Strategies, dated January 9, 2024, on file with City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council permit the owner or tenant of an at-grade and adjacent retail unit in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 to operate a seasonal outdoor patio with associated obstructions on an portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (Instrument AT5116765) located at 424-460 Adelaide Street East, for a temporary period ending October 15, 2025, provided the same is in accordance with the following terms to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District: a. the total area of the seasonal outdoor patio does not exceed 126 square metres; b. any portion of the seasonal outdoor patio located within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space is situated in the westerly portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space and does not extend past 13.3 metres measured from the east property line; c. the retail unit(s) within Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 operating the patio must have direct access to the patio area within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space; d. any fencing and patio furniture (including tables, chairs, and plants) are entirely removed from the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space during the "off-season period" (between October 15 and April 30) of each calendar year and no portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space shall be used for storage of furniture or fencing during this "off-season" period; e. no structure shall be erected on any portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space to cover the seasonal outdoor patio; f. the daily operation hours of the seasonal outdoor patio are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and g. the patio area will be installed and maintained substantially in accordance with the seasonal outdoor patio plans prepared by Kirkor Architects & Planners and NAK Design Strategies, dated January 9, 2024, on file with City Planning.
CC19.17adopted
On October 29-30, 2019, City Council authorized the expropriation of the property municipally known as 300 Commissioners Street (the "Property") which are lands comprised of approximately 1.83 hectares, for the purpose of the Broadview Avenue Extension into the Port Lands. The Property is located in the Port Lands at the north-west corner of Commissioners Street and Bouchette Street. The Property is a part of a larger block bordered by Commissioners Street to the south, Bouchette Street to the east, Lake Shore Boulevard East to the north, and Saulter Street South to the east. At the time of the expropriation, the Property was designated General Industrial Areas by the former City of Toronto Official Plan. Since the expropriation, the Property has been redesignated by the Ontario Land Tribunal's approval of the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan and is now designated as Regeneration Area. The Property was the subject of a ground lease at the time of expropriation. The expropriated tenant has served a claim for compensation on the City pursuant to the Expropriations Act. A four-week hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal has been scheduled to commence on September 16, 2024. This report deals with litigation that affects the City and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The purpose of this report is to seek further direction regarding the litigation and any potential resolution of the subject claim for compensation and the information in this regard are being provided as confidential material.
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 18, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 2024) remain confidential in its entirety at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 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 direct that the entirety of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM19.17adopted
On July 19, 2022, City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the property known municipally as 888 Dupont Street (File 19 243242 STE 11 OZ), approving the re-development of the subject property (the "development approval"). City Council's approval permitted increased height and density, et. al. for a 14-storey mixed-use building with live/home occupation permissions, including 20 affordable housing units and 2,028 square metres of non-residential uses, including retail, commercial, and light industrial uses. A set of Section 37 Planning Act, community benefits were secured. The Owner's provision of twenty new affordable rental housing dwelling units was one of the primary Section 37 community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement and in the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment for the re-development. The Section 37 Agreement has not yet been executed by the parties nor registered on title. Additionally, City Council approved the delivery of financial contributions, under the City's Open Door Housing Program, of approximately $1,576,595.00 to assist the Owner to deliver the 20 affordable rental dwelling units. This financial incentive was approved to secure the affordability period of those 20 units for 40 years as opposed to 25 years (which would have been the affordability period if those units were secured solely through the Section 37 Agreement). To accommodate refinements to the proposed building's design, the Owner submitted a minor variance application, under Section 45 of the Planning Act, to the Committee of Adjustment seeking variances to the existing site-specific Amending Zoning By-law. The City Planning staff report to the Committee, attached as Attachment 1 advised the Committee that Planning staff along with Housing staff are satisfied with the proposed minor variances. It is Community Planning staff's opinion that the revisions improve the previous wind conditions, and the public realm. The Committee approved the application on June 5, 2024. The notice of decision is dated June 11, 2024. The proposed minor variances will allow the Owner to provide the affordable housing units within the proposed building. The Committee accepted Community Planning staff's recommendation to impose the following condition which authorizes amendments to the Section 37 Agreement previously authorized by Council: "The Owner shall obtain approval from City Council for any changes required to the draft Section 37 Agreement and for a final Section 37 Agreement to be entered into and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the Executive Director and Chief Planner, City Planning and the City Solicitor." This means that City Council must amend its previous Council recommendations to authorize amendments to the draft Section 37 Agreement. The proposed changes to the draft Section 37 Agreement are: to delete the requirement of a percentage of the total residential gross floor area to determine the total number of new affordable rental housing units, and maintain the provision for 20 new affordable rental housing units; to delete the requirement to provide new affordable rental housing units at prescribed minimum unit sizes, and maintain the requirement to provide new affordable rental housing units at prescribed average unit sizes; and reduce the required car share spaces from three to two spaces.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.TE34.40, headed "888 Dupont Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report" by adopting the following new Part: 1. If the Committee of Adjustment approval of minor variance Application A0346/24TEY, regarding the property municipally known as 888 Dupont Street, is not appealed or, if an appeal, is upheld by the Toronto Local Appeal Body, City Council require the Owner, as a condition of approval for Application A0346/24TEY, to amend the draft Section 37 Agreement, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (as it read the day before the date Section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force), so as to implement the Committee's decision in a manner, content, and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.TE34.40, headed "888 Dupont Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report" by adopting the following new Part: 1. If the Committee of Adjustment approval of minor variance Application A0346/24TEY, regarding the property municipally known as 888 Dupont Street, is not appealed or, if an appeal, is upheld by the Toronto Local Appeal Body, City Council require the Owner, as a condition of approval for Application A0346/24TEY, to amend the draft Section 37 Agreement, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (as it read the day before the date Section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force), so as to implement the Committee's decision in a manner, content, and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC19.18adopted
This report recommends Council affirm its decision of March 20, 2024 (Item PH9.12) stating its intention to designate the property at 86 Mimico Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection on behalf of the property owner of 86 Mimico Avenue to the Notice of Intention to Designate for 86 Mimico Avenue within the statutory timeline, which is the subject of this report. The City did not receive objections for the properties at 78 and 80 Mimico Avenue and therefore the designation by-laws for 78 and 80 Mimico Avenue have been enacted. The property is located on the northeast corner of Mimico Avenue and Station Road in Mimico. It was constructed between 1923 and 1924 for the Union Bank of Canada, before serving as a branch of the Royal Bank of Canada from 1925-1935. The property is the easternmost of a group of three properties constructed between 1920 and 1929 that display a remarkable level of visual cohesion, sharing architectural elements including two storey profile, cornices, parapets, storefronts and second storey apartments/offices. The objector is of the opinion that 86 Mimico Avenue does not merit designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. City Council has until July 24, 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 3 of 9 criteria for its design/physical 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 June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 86 Mimico Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision PH9.12 on March 20, 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.
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 86 Mimico Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision PH9.12 on March 20, 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.
MM19.18amended
This motion seeks to have City staff look at additional options, including a fixed link, to replace the City's current four ferries. The City is in the process of replacing those ferries, but the costs have skyrocketed. Torontonians value their parks and greenspace but were recently told not to visit the Islands due to excessive demands on the ferries. The area east of Ward's Island was identified in a recent Toronto Star article as being only 250 metres from the Portlands. This location could provide reliable year-round low-cost access for pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and other relevant City Officials, Agencies and Boards, including CreateTO, Ports Toronto, Waterfront Toronto, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to conduct a review of proposals, feasibility studies, and traffic studies for improved active transportation access to Toronto Island, including possibilities for an active transportation connection across the Eastern Gap for further consideration, and to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, to consider the option of a fixed link to the Toronto Islands and to report on the cost of a fixed link compared to the cost of continued ferry fleet service to the Toronto Island, such report to include the number of pedestrians and cyclists that could be accommodated year-round, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee prior to Standing Committee or City Council consideration of the next ferry procurement contract.
CC19.19adopted
This report recommends that Council affirm its decision of March 20, 2024 (Item PH10.7) stating its intention to designate the property at 80 - 86 Lynn Williams Street (including the structure address of 130 East Liberty 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. The Notice of Objection dated April 25, 2024, is included as Attachment 1 to this report. The property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street (including the structure address of 130 East Liberty Street) - the A. R. Williams Machinery Company Warehouse - is located in the Liberty Village neighbourhood, on the north side of Lynn Williams Street, mid-block between Hanna Avenue and Western Battery Road. The property contains a 59-metre-long, brick warehouse building with a two-storey central mass flanked by one-storey wings constructed in 1928-29. The warehouse was constructed for the A. R. Williams Machinery Company which used the building as a warehouse and likely for manufacturing purposes until c.1946. By 1943 the west wing was being used by other companies as a welding shop and by 1948 the property had become the Liberty Storage Warehouse and operated in this capacity into the 1960s. In 2005, the south half of the central portion of the warehouse was renovated for office use. The north half of the warehouse is currently vacant. 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 five of nine possible criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. City Council has until July 24, 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. 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 June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 80 - 86 Lynn Williams Street (including the structure address of 130 East Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Item 2024.PH10.7. 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.
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 80 - 86 Lynn Williams Street (including the structure address of 130 East Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision PH10.7 on March 20, 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.
MM19.19referred
Lead poisoning poses a serious risk to the wellbeing of Torontonians, especially children and people who are pregnant. Exposure to even small amounts of lead can impede kids' ability to learn, cause adults nerve and brain damage, and lead to miscarriages. In Toronto, upwards of 20,000 households have City-owned lead water services pipes, and likely more have privately-owned lead pipes, from which lead can leach into drinking water. Through the Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program and Capital Water Service Replacement Program, the City of Toronto has taken important steps to eliminate lead pipes. However, landlords currently have no obligation to replace dangerous lead pipes on their properties, nor inform potentially vulnerable tenants that they are present. Tenants must not be kept in the dark. This motion seeks to protect tenants, especially those who are pregnant or have young children, by requesting that staff investigate requiring landlords to inspect their property for lead pipes, disclose the presence of lead pipes if they are found, and take action to prevent lead poisoning, either by replacing the pipes or providing their tenants with a high-quality filter. Currently, the City of Toronto provides a rebate for these filters for families with young children or pregnant women who earn under $50,000 - a lead poisoning prevention By-law would protect the right of every tenant to clean water while minimizing expense to the City. Implementing this By-law would make Toronto a leader in lead poisoning prevention as one of the first cities in Canada to require both disclosure and mitigation or replacement of lead pipes. However, the By-law would not be unprecedented - the Regina, Saskatchewan City Council approved requiring property owners to replace the private portion of lead water pipes in conjunction with city repairs when they take place in 2021. Whether they own or rent their homes, Torontonians should feel safe turning on their faucets. Through a lead poisoning prevention By-law, the City can ensure that no tenant feels uninformed or helpless when it comes to the critical threat of lead poisoning.
City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, referred Motion MM19.19 to the Planning and Housing Committee for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other appropriate Division Heads, to report to the December 5, 2024, meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on options and feasibility of requiring that: a. landlords of leased residential properties constructed prior to 1950 with six or fewer units determine if their properties have a lead water service pipe through water testing, visual inspection by a plumber, or requesting records check through 311; b. landlords of leased residential properties with lead water service pipes disclose the presence of the pipes to tenants; and c. landlords of leased residential properties with lead water services pipes replace them or provide tenants with an NSF-053 certified filter and replacement cartridges as needed.