Toronto City Council
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CC20.8adopted
Report on Councillor Brad Bradford’s Use of Constituent Contact Information
The Integrity Commissioner investigated four complaints about Councillor Brad Bradford made under the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (the "Code of Conduct"). The complaints alleged Councillor Bradford used constituent contact information from his office for election purposes in the 2023 mayoral by-election, without the constituents' consent. The appended report of the inquiry under section 160 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 considers whether Councillor Bradford violated: Article 5 (Confidential Information) Article 7 (Election Campaign Work) Based on the evidence referenced in the report, the Integrity Commissioner found: Councillor Bradford's conduct violated Articles 5 and 7.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Councillor Brad Bradford has violated Articles 5 and 7 of the Code of Conduct. 2. City Council reprimand Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Councillor Bradford has violated Articles 5 and 7 of the Code of Conduct. 2. City Council reprimand Councillor Bradford.
MM20.8adopted
Wynford/Concorde Neighbourhood residents have expressed safety concerns over this section of Wynford Drive, including the on/off ramp section. Without section 37 funds there is no funding available to address these safety concerns.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC5.37 by adding the following new Part: 1. City Council authorize the entering into of a Section 37 Agreement respecting 175 Wynford Drive (the "Site"), which shall require the Owner to: a. provide a phased cash contribution of a total of five million, three-hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($5,350,000) to the City prior to issuance of above-grade building permits for allocation towards community benefits in the vicinity of the Site, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such community benefits furthering a purpose identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and to the benefit of the community in the vicinity of Site; b. index upwardly the cash contribution referred to above 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 payment; c. construct sidewalk improvements along Wynford Drive from the intersection of Wynford Drive and Concorde Place to the intersection of Wynford Drive and Eglinton Avenue West to address safety concerns (including the "sloped" area with barriers at the on/off ramps), the cost of which shall be subtracted from the required Cash Contribution set out in the recommendation above and determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other City divisions; and shall be subject to the following terms: 1. prior to Site Plan Approval, the Owner shall prepare and submit a sidewalk improvement plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, which shall provide for the design of the improvements, and include the following: a. surfacing, curbs and hardscape; b. plantings; c. landscape structures and furnishings; and d. such other adjacent streetscape improvements agreed to in writing by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. the timing for completion of the sidewalk improvements, and provision of any required financial securities shall be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC5.37 by adding the following new Part: 1. City Council authorize the entering into of a Section 37 Agreement respecting 175 Wynford Drive (the "Site"), which shall require the Owner to: a. provide a phased cash contribution of a total of five million, three-hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($5,350,000) to the City prior to issuance of above-grade building permits for allocation towards community benefits in the vicinity of the Site, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such community benefits furthering a purpose identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and to the benefit of the community in the vicinity of Site; b. index upwardly the cash contribution referred to above 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 payment; c. construct sidewalk improvements along Wynford Drive from the intersection of Wynford Drive and Concorde Place to the intersection of Wynford Drive and Eglinton Avenue West to address safety concerns (including the "sloped" area with barriers at the on/off ramps), the cost of which shall be subtracted from the required Cash Contribution set out in the recommendation above and determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner & Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other City divisions; and shall be subject to the following terms: 1. prior to Site Plan Approval, the Owner shall prepare and submit a sidewalk improvement plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, which shall provide for the design of the improvements, and include the following: a. surfacing, curbs and hardscape; b. plantings; c. landscape structures and furnishings; and d. such other adjacent streetscape improvements agreed to in writing by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. the timing for completion of the sidewalk improvements, and provision of any required financial securities shall be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC20.9adopted
Report on an Alleged Conflict of Interest in Mayor Olivia Chow’s Office
The Integrity Commissioner investigated a complaint about Mayor Olivia Chow made under the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (the "Code of Conduct"). The complaint claimed Mayor Chow failed to manage an alleged conflict of interest in the Mayor's Office. The appended report of the inquiry under section 160 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, considers whether Mayor Chow violated Article 8 (Conflicts of Interest and Use of Influence) of the Code of Conduct. Based on the evidence referenced in the report, the Integrity Commissioner found: The Mayor's conduct did not violate Article 8 of the Code of Conduct.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (July 17, 2024) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM20.9adopted
According to Architectural Conservancy Ontario, the Historic Mimico Train Station was built around 1916. Originally owned by the Grand Trunk Railway, it was later taken over by the Canadian National Railway. It stopped being used as a station in the late 1960's and was abandoned in 1989 before being sold by Canadian National in 2001. The new owner of the station applied for a demolition permit, and the Mimico Station Community Organization was formed to fight the demolition. They were successful, and in November 2007 the station was relocated to Coronation Park Since the building has been closed for quite some time, and prior to that was not occupied by the City of Toronto, there is an opportunity to revitalize the train station as a local community asset. There has been significant engagement from local residents' associations and the Mimico Village Business Improvement Area to explore opportunities to revitalize this asset as a public benefit and space for community use. As a first step in this process, a further analysis is required to understand what work is required to ensure a safe and functional station building and identify potential uses and partnership opportunities.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to advance planning for the restoration and activation of the Historic Mimico Train Station, including a building condition assessment and engagement with the local Councillor, local residents' associations, Mimico Village Business Improvement Area and other local stakeholders on appropriate uses and operational partnership opportunities. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in collaboration with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the local Councillor, to identify and include local community benefit funding from development and/or other sources to advance planning for the restoration and activation of the Historic Mimico Train Station through the 2025 budget process for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to advance planning for the restoration and activation of the Historic Mimico Train Station, including a building condition assessment and engagement with the local Councillor, local residents' associations, Mimico Village Business Improvement Area and other local stakeholders on appropriate uses and operational partnership opportunities. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in collaboration with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the local Councillor, to identify and include local community benefit funding from development and/or other sources to advance planning for the restoration and activation of the Historic Mimico Train Station through the 2025 budget process for consideration.
CC20.10adopted
Advancing the Transformation of Toronto's Housing Delivery
The housing affordability crisis continues to impact residents across the housing continuum. While the City of Toronto has taken significant steps to address the crisis -- including making record financial investments, implementing a wide range of new policies, programs and initiatives, and improving its processes and administrative structure -- continued urgent action is needed. In recognition of the need for heightened action to improve housing outcomes for residents, in September 2023, City Council adopted Item EX7.2 - "Urgently Building More Affordable Homes" , and directed the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, among other things, to create a plan, implementation framework and timeline to achieve 25,000 new rent-controlled homes, in addition to the City's previous HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan (HousingTO Plan) target of 40,000 affordable rental homes. In November 2023, City Council approved Item EX9.3 - "Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System to Urgently Build More Affordable Homes " which set a new housing target of 65,000 rent-controlled homes, including a minimum of 41,000 affordable rental homes and 6,500 rent-geared-to-income (RGI) homes, and 17,500 rent-controlled market homes to be approved by 2030. That report also identified a suite of City actions and initiatives required to meet this target and better address the housing needs of low, moderate- and middle-income households. City Council also requested staff to report back with: an update on the delivery of housing projects on City-owned and City-supported (i.e. non-profit owned) sites, including the five 'Public Developer' sites; an update on the early due diligence work on the 40 potential housing sites referenced in Item EX9.3; and further actions to ensure functional, structural and governance alignment to facilitate the implementation of the City's housing plans and targets. This report responds to Council's requests and provides an update on the City's efforts and actions to advance its ambitious plan to transform Toronto's housing system. In particular, the report includes information on progress made to-date to accelerate the delivery housing projects, including progress on the five Public Developer sites, some of which are expected to start construction by late 2024. The report also articulates the City's two main 'Public Developer' delivery models, being, 1) partnership with non-profit, Indigenous, co-op and private developers to develop sites, and 2) City as project manager working with consultant teams to deliver sites.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (July 17, 2024) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM20.10adopted
In 2021, City Council secured funds from the development at 386-394 Symington Avenue for capital improvements to the École élémentaire Charles-Sauriol schoolyard area. The improvements include the addition of soft landscaping and tree planting, a new bus bay which will improve loading and traffic operations, and a new soccer field. After the improvements are complete, the schoolyard area will become available for use by the public during community access hours.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $500,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 386-394 Symington Avenue, 485 Perth Avenue and 17 Kingsley Avenue, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Conseil scolaire Viamonde for improvements to the schoolyard Area at École élémentaire Charles-Sauriol, subject to the Conseil scolaire Viamonde entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request City staff from the Client and Business Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, 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 Conseil scolaire Viamonde for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at École élémentaire Charles-Sauriol, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $500,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 386-394 Symington Avenue, 485 Perth Avenue and 17 Kingsley Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701336), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Conseil scolaire Viamonde for improvements to the schoolyard Area at École élémentaire Charles-Sauriol, subject to the Conseil scolaire Viamonde entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request City staff from the Client and Business Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, 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 Conseil scolaire Viamonde for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at École élémentaire Charles-Sauriol, 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.
CC20.11amended
The purpose of this report is to establish the 2025 meeting schedule for City Council and its committees.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the 2025 meeting schedule in Attachment 1 to the report (July 17, 2024) from the City Clerk, as amended by Part 2 below, and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings. 2. City Council amend the 2025 Meeting Schedule by: a. removing the Tuesday, August 26, 2025 special meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council; b. removing the Tuesday, August 26, 2025 special meeting of the North York Community Council; c. removing the Wednesday, August 27, 2025 special meeting of the Scarborough Community Council; d. removing the Wednesday, August 27, 2025 special meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council; and e. removing the Thursday, September 4, 2025 special meeting of City Council. 3. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City's agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they: a. avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and b. avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large scale meetings on days of cultural or religious observance as noted in the approved schedule and listed in Attachment 2 to the report (July 17, 2024) from the City Clerk. 4. City Council shorten the 30-day period in which City Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the special City Council meeting scheduled on February 11, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council approve the 2025 meeting schedule in Attachment 1 to the report (July 17, 2024) from the City Clerk and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City's agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they: a. avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and b. avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large scale meetings on days of cultural or religious observance as noted in the approved schedule and listed in Attachment 2 to the report (July 17, 2024) from the City Clerk. 3. City Council shorten the 30-day period in which City Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the special City Council meeting scheduled on February 11, 2025.
MM20.11amended
The ten outdoor bake ovens located in City of Toronto parks provide focal points in the community for gathering, preparing, and enjoying food in a park. Many have active volunteer groups who regularly bring neighbours together to use and enjoy these public facilities. Outdoor ovens are available for use by members of the public who obtain a permit for occasional use, and by registered charities and not-for-profit organizations that enter into longer-term agreements with Parks, Forestry, and Recreation. The use of outdoor ovens in City Parks is governed by the Outdoor Ovens in City Parks Policy, which was adopted by City Council in 2011. The policy requires that in addition to obtaining insurance, all permit applicants must demonstrate that: a. the programming offered at the outdoor oven supports the local community, the mandate of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and/or the goals of the Toronto Food Strategy; and b. public health and safety requirements are met, including proof of training on the safe operation of an outdoor oven, compliance with safe food handling and preparation requirements, fire safety measures and proof of general liability insurance. The purpose of this motion is to request staff to review the 2011 policy from a customer service and equity perspective, and to identify opportunities to remove administrative or financial barriers that prevent community use of outdoor ovens, while ensuring that public health and safety requirements continue to be upheld.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to review the 2011 Outdoor Ovens in City Parks Policy and related procedures from a customer service and equity perspective and to identify opportunities, if any, to reduce administrative or financial barriers to the community use of outdoor ovens, while ensuring that public health and safety and liability considerations continue to be met, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the first quarter of 2025 with proposed recommendations and rationale for updates to the policy, such report to include: a. the annual amount collected by the City from park volunteer groups to access Outdoor Ovens; and b. the total cost to the City to administer park volunteer groups permit applications and process their fees.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to review the 2011 Outdoor Ovens in City Parks Policy and related procedures from a customer service and equity perspective and to identify opportunities, if any, to reduce administrative or financial barriers to the community use of outdoor ovens, while ensuring that public health and safety and liability considerations continue to be met, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the first quarter of 2025 with proposed recommendations and rationale for updates to the policy.
CC20.12adopted
Appointment of Public Member to the Property Standards Committee
At its meeting on July 9, 2024 the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee considered Item NP6.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (June 27, 2024) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Monica Purdy to the Property Standards Committee - North York Panel for a term of office ending October 12, 2027, and until a successor is appointed: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 9, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (July 9, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee remains confidential in its 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 Property Standards Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee. The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Property Standards Committee - North York Panel for a term of office ending October 12, 2027, and until a successor is appointed: Monica Purdy The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 9, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
MM20.12adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute $300,000 of Section 37 funds, to assist Humewood Community School with the construction and implementation of their new schoolyard master plan. The Humewood Community School playground and schoolyard are well used by the school and the community at large. This funding will assist with a new master plan that will improve and revitalize the schoolyard including the design of new outdoor play areas, a relocated baseball diamond and soccer pitch, and new treed areas and seating. This will ensure that the school community and the public have access to outdoor facilities that are safe and accessible, while providing increased opportunities for outdoor learning and physical activity at the school. The funds will be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the 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 July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $300,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 1443, 1445, 1451 Bathurst Street and 501 St. Clair Avenue West, secured for local parkland improvements, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Humewood Community 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 Humewood Community School, for a term of 25 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 Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $300,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 1443, 1445, 1451 Bathurst Street and 501 St. Clair Avenue West, secured for local parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700597), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Humewood Community 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 Humewood Community School, for a term of 25 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.
CC20.13adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
At its meeting on July 10, 2024 the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment considered Item NA7.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (June 28, 2024) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment will conduct interviews and recommend 3 candidates to City Council for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed, as follows: North York Panel: Carl Knipfel; and Toronto and East York Panel: Ryan Bissonnette. 2. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Committee of Adjustment - Scarborough Panel to fill a vacancy created by the leave of absence, for a term of office until the end of a leave, including up to the end of the term, November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Eric Hou 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 10, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (July 10, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment remain confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment. The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed, as follows: North York Panel: Carl Knipfel Toronto and East York Panel: Ryan Bissonnette 2. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Committee of Adjustment - Scarborough Panel to fill a vacancy created by the leave of absence, for a term of office until the end of a leave, including up to the end of the term, November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Eric Hou The City Clerk further recommends that: 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 10, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
MM20.13adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute $300,000 of Section 37 funds, to assist the Fairbank Public School with the construction of a new playground and schoolyard. The Fairbank Public School playground and schoolyard are well used by the school and the community at large. This funding will assist with a project that will improve and revitalize the playgrounds and other outdoor areas at the school. This will ensure that the school community and the public have access to outdoor facilities that are safe and accessible, while providing increased opportunities for outdoor learning and physical activity at the school. The funds will be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the 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 July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $300,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street, secured for benefits to the community, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Fairbank 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 Fairbank Public School, for a term of 25 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 Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $300,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street, secured for benefits to the community (Source Account: XR3026-3701174), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Fairbank 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 Fairbank Public School, for a term of 25 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.
CC20.14amended
Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors
At its meeting on July 15, 2024, the Corporations Nominating Panel considered Item NC10.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (June 27, 2024) From the City Clerk: The Corporations Nominating Panel will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Vinita Jajware-Beatty to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2 to 4, and Revised Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (June 27, 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 Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2 to 4, and Revised Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (June 27, 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 Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
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 Prentiss Dantzler to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2 to 4, and Revised Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (June 27, 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 Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
MM20.14adopted
On March 20, 2024, City Council accepted the applicant's Settlement Offer dated March 5, 2024 in respect of the proposed development at 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella Street, and directed the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and Revised Plans. The applicant has since proposed further revised plans dated July 2, 2024 (the "Settlement Plans") in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues with the other parties to the matter. City Planning staff have reviewed the Settlement Plans and are of the opinion that the proposed development reflected therein remains appropriate for the site. The Settlement Plans propose a 5.5-metre setback from the building immediately to the south of the subject site at the third level, such that within this 5.5-meter setback, the proposed development will only be two storeys in height. The applicant made this change to their proposal to address the concerns of the owner of the neighbouring site immediately to the south. City Planning staff are of the opinion that the revised design of the base building is appropriate, as it provides a generally consistent and continuous streetwall along Yonge Street, and fits within the existing and planned context. The Settlement Plans result in a modest decrease in the amount of outdoor amenity space previously proposed, but the amount of outdoor amenity space currently proposed remains acceptable. This matter is urgent because the City Solicitor requires further direction in respect of the Settlement Plans for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, which is scheduled to commence on August 12, 2024. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.CC16.25 (March 20 and 21, 2024 City Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Part 1 of the instructions to staff.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.CC16.25 by deleting Part 1 of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted : 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 5, 2024, set out in Public Attachment 2 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and Revised Plans. and adopting instead the following new Parts: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 5, 2024, set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and the Settlement Plans attached to Member Motion MM20.14.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.CC16.25 by deleting Part 1 of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted : 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 5, 2024, set out in Public Attachment 2 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and Revised Plans. and adopting instead the following new Parts: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 5, 2024, set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and the Settlement Plans attached to this motion.
CC20.15adopted
Appointment of Deputy Treasurers
The purpose of this report is to recommend that City Council grant the Controller and Chief Accountant the powers and duties of a Deputy Treasurer, with the new Controller and Chief Accountant, Jason Li, commencing employment with the City of Toronto on August 26, 2024. The appointment of the Controller and Chief Accountant position is within the City Manager's authority and in turn, this report is solely requesting Council authority to appoint the new Controller and Chief Accountant as a Deputy Treasurer. As is the case with all executive recruitments, the selection process for the position of the Controller and Chief Accountant was thorough, comprehensive, open, fair and objective. The City of Toronto Act, 2006, enables City Council to appoint one or more deputy treasurers and to ensure adequate coverage for essential financial sign-off responsibilities; this report also recommends that City Council grant the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services the powers and duties of a Deputy Treasurer. This approach will provide added operational flexibility and also ensure financial authorities align with the roles and responsibilities of both the Controller and Chief Accountant and the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services. David McIsaac, the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services has been employed with the City since 2023 and is also the current Interim Controller until the commencement of Jason Li's employment.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the Controller and Chief Accountant, Jason Li to the statutory office of Deputy Treasurer of the City of Toronto, for the purposes of section 138 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, effective the latter of August 26, 2024, or such date when the candidate enters into the employment contract for the position of Controller and Chief Accountant. 2. City Council appoint the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, David McIsaac, to the statutory office of Deputy Treasurer of the City of Toronto, for the purposes of section 138 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the Controller and Chief Accountant, Jason Li to the statutory office of Deputy Treasurer of the City of Toronto, for the purposes of section 138 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, effective the latter of August 26th, 2024 or such date when the candidate enters into the employment contract for the position of Controller and Chief Accountant. 2. City Council appoint the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, David McIsaac, to the statutory office of Deputy Treasurer of the City of Toronto, for the purposes of section 138 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision.
MM20.15adopted
Elm Street Streetscape - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street is one downtown block with an established and cherished heritage character which includes landscaping, public seating, low rise heritage buildings and sidewalk cafés. This block is now undergoing severe development and traffic pressure, including applications relating to the Ontario Heritage Act, such as Agenda Item History - 2024.TE15.18 (toronto.ca) and Agenda Item History - 2023.CC8.32 (toronto.ca) . To maintain the existing character of Elm Street while accommodating new development and deciding heritage alteration applications, a consolidated streetscape vision is needed for this block of Elm Street. In 2023, by 2023.IE5.6 on Streetscape Design Gaps, Council directed staff to report in the fourth quarter of 2023 recommending a process for preparing streetscape designs for streets in transition. Staff have not submitted the directed report, and the city presently has no staff or process tasked with proposing streetscape visions. Accordingly, Urban Design has requested Council direction to propose a streetscape for this block of Elm Street, in consultation with Community Planning and Transportation Services.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to prepare a streetscape vision for Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the first quarter of 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to prepare a streetscape vision for Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the first quarter of 2025.
CC20.16adopted
The owner has submitted Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Heritage Permit applications proposing alterations and demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 200 University Avenue to allow for a mixed-use development that included office, residential and retail uses. The proposal included a 35-storey addition above the existing 16-storey heritage building and a two-storey addition for retail uses on the east side of the heritage building, fronting along University Avenue. The owner appealed its Heritage Permit applications under Section 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the subject property at 200 University Avenue. The owner has submitted a with prejudice settlement offer which seeks consent to alterations to and demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 200 University Avenue. City Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings relating to the zoning and site plan appeals.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 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 21, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage property at 200 University Avenue in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 53-storey tower with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2024 prepared by KPMB and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated June 10, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. b. the demolition of the heritage attributes of the existing building on the designated heritage property at 200 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 53-storey tower on the subject lands substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2024 prepared by KPMB and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated June 10, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to, and in accordance with, the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of attributes on the designated heritage property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations and proposed removal of the heritage attribute(s) has come into full force and effect; b. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 200 University Avenue, 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 and dated June 10, 2024 for the property at 200 University Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 200 University Avenue, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for property at 200 University Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2024 prepared by KPMB on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated June 10, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b, 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 for the property at 200 University Avenue, 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 shall: 1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Signage Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans 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 5. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; e. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.5, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved 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 City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 200 University Avenue. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 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 21, 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, 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.
MM20.16adopted
First approved by City Council in 2004, the Policy for Community Tennis Club Operations establishes Community Tennis Clubs as partners in the delivery of tennis programming across the City. The policy guides the operation of Community Tennis Clubs and includes specific requirements for permits, public hours, and the mutual responsibilities of the Community Tennis Clubs and Parks, Forestry and Recreation in maintaining the courts at Community Tennis Club locations. Under the policy, Community Tennis Clubs establish and maintain capital reserve funds to make capital repairs and improvements to the Community Tennis Club assets. Moore Park Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 175 Moore Avenue within Moorevale Park in Ward 11, University-Rosedale. Moore Park is proposing to refurbish five courts. The Club will use its capital reserve fund to cover the costs of the project. This project would be delivered through a construction and donation agreement with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Central Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 40 Montgomery Road within Tom Riley Park in Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore. In preparation for its 60th anniversary in 2027, the Club is proposing to refurbish three tennis courts using its capital reserve fund. This project would be delivered through a construction and donation agreement with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The Club plans to celebrate the newly refurbished courts with a ribbon cutting in Spring 2025. The total in-kind donation amount for each project is valued up to $0.300 million each. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. The proposed scopes of work for Moore Park Tennis Club and Central Tennis Club have been reviewed and approved by staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks, Forestry and Recreation for the court refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance will be covered through the Division's existing budget.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.300 million from Moore Park Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Moorevale Park in 2024, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.300 million from Central Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Tom Riley Park in 2024 and 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.300 million from Moore Park Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Moorevale Park in 2024, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.300 million from Central Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Tom Riley Park in 2024 and 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC20.17amended
On December 1, 2022, the applicant filed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building at 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East, proposing 216 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 463 residential units above for a total gross floor area of 28,782 square metres. The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of a hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal scheduled to commence on December 2, 2024. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 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.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 2, 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 (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise, 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 (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor (together the "Settlement Offer") 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 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East. 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 Official Plan Amendment to permit the proposed development, including re-designation of a portion of the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas, is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports; 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 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; iv. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study or Addendum to reflect revisions to site circulation, loading, parking and access for the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; v. submitted an updated Soil Volume Plan (including daylighting information), Landscape Plan and associated section drawings identifying appropriate clearance from existing utilities satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; vi. submitted an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study, and thereafter implemented any necessary mitigation measures in the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vii. submitted an updated Aeronautical Report confirming the constructability of the proposed mixed use development to the requested overall building height (inclusive of all requested projections and mechanical equipment), to the satisfaction to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefits Charge funds collected from the developments at 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East to local parkland, public realm improvements or community facilities within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 2, 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 (July 2, 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 (July 2, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM20.17adopted
The Waterfront School at 635 Queens Quay West is located on City land that is leased to the Toronto District School Board. A Licence Agreement between the City and Toronto District School Board for the playground area provides exclusive use for the school during the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm on school and PD days, and otherwise the site functions as a public park. In 2018, Section 37 funds from the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West and 510-532 Front Street West were designated for improvements to the Waterfront School playground. A Playground Master Plan has been developed by the Toronto District School Board. The Plan will be paid for by funds from both Toronto District School Board and from the Section 37 contribution. The scope covered by the City provides enhancements to the south turf field and includes a new asphalt paved running path, sand jumping pit, goal posts and baseball backstop, storage shed, and new tree planting. The improvements to the play area will provide benefit to the school and the local community through a continued shared use framework.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $419,345.09 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West and 510-532 Front Street West, secured for the Waterfront School playground improvements for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at The Waterfront School, subject to the Toronto District School Board demonstrating continued public access to the schoolyard for a term of minimum 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to participate in the preparation of any necessary agreements if required to secure public access, 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 any necessary agreements with the Toronto District School Board to secure public access, for a term of minimum 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 public access to the schoolyard is not adequately secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, 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
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $419,345.09 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 495-517 Wellington Street West and 510-532 Front Street West, secured for the Waterfront School playground improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701006) for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at The Waterfront School, subject to the Toronto District School Board demonstrating continued public access to the schoolyard for a term of minimum 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to participate in the preparation of any necessary agreements if required to secure public access, 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 any necessary agreements with the Toronto District School Board to secure public access, for a term of minimum 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 public access to the schoolyard is not adequately secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, 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.
CC20.18amended
On July 20, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 467-479 Wellington Street West and 33 Draper Street to permit the construction of a 23-storey mixed-use building containing 225 dwelling units. 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 December 1, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference scheduled for August 6, 2024, and the upcoming 10-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for March 4, 2025. This matter is urgent in light of procedural deadlines and for reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated July 3, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") and support a revised proposal substantially as set out in the without prejudice Architectural Plans and Drawings prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. dated July 3, 2024 (the "Revised Plans") attached to Appendix A to the report (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor (Settlement Offer), 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 and Revised Plans. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("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 provision of financial securities for 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, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, to continue discussions with the residents of Draper Street and the applicant during the Site Plan Control process on matters including, but not limited to reducing the amount of vehicular parking spaces; scheduling and coordination of solid waste pickup; designing the streetscape along Draper Street; and ongoing engagement on the Construction Management Plan. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 9, 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 (July 9, 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 (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 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.
MM20.18adopted
Inglenook Community School is an important outdoor space, historical site and education facility in the Downtown East. Located at 19 Sackville Street, the Toronto District School Board has identified the need for capital investments on the site, primarily the property's fence along the east side of Sackville Street, north side of Eastern Avenue and south side of Virgin Place. This work provides an opportunity to invest in public realm enhancements that will highlight the site's history and welcome visitors. The decorative fence will feature panels of artwork designed in collaboration between students at Inglenook Community School and a local artist. It will also be outfitted with lighting to support enjoyment of the space throughout the year. Prior to receiving the funds, the Toronto District School Board will be required to sign a Community Access Agreement which will contain provisions governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and access to the playground at the school. The Community Access Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the local Councillor.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $816,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street, secured for benefits to local streetscape and parkland improvements, for the purpose of providing one-time capital improvements to the Toronto District School Board for streetscape improvements including the fabrication and installation of an improved decorative fence along the perimeter of Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville Street, 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 fence at Inglenook Community School, for a term of 25 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 the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and the Toronto District School Board. 5. 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 Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $816,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street, secured for benefits to local streetscape and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), for the purpose of providing one-time capital improvements to the Toronto District School Board for streetscape improvements including the fabrication and installation of an improved decorative fence along the perimeter of Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville Street, 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 fence at Inglenook Community School, for a term of 25 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 the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and the Toronto District School Board. 5. 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.
CC20.19adopted
On October 21, 2021, the applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment Application respecting 1053 Don Mills Road, 2, 4, 4R, and 6 The Donway East to permit four residential buildings with heights of 32, 28, 24 and 16 storeys. Subdivision and site plan applications were also submitted to facilitate the provision of a public street, and a parkland dedication. The Development Application proposed a total of 1,185 dwelling units, including 160 rental replacement units and 34 market rental units. On October 20, 2023, the applicant appealed the Development Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the appeal that remains outstanding at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The matter is urgent and cannot be deferred because an Ontario Land Tribunal case-management conference is scheduled for August 13, 2024. City Planning has been consulted in the preparation of this report.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 July 5, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 9, 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 lands municipally known as 1053 Don Mills Road, 2, 4, 4R, and 6 The Donway East (the "Site") that is substantially in accordance with the revised plans attached as Schedule A to Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 9, 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 final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Draft Plan of Subdivision as well as the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Plan of Subdivision are in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate City Divisions; c. the Owner has provided a final wind tunnel study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the applications to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the Owner has provided a Functional Servicing Report, Hydrogeological Report, and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water that address both the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision; f. the Owner has provided a revised Traffic Impact Study, including acceptable Transportation Demand Measures, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning that address both the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision; g. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road and/or signal improvements are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review memorandum dated July 5, 2023, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; i. the Owner has entered into an agreement with the City for the fee simple conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication requirement and at no cost to the City, with such conveyance to occur prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the first building in the second phase of development or on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; the Owner shall provide a letter of credit for the value of the parkland prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit in the first phase of development and register a restriction under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990 on same in accordance with the City's standard terms; j. the agreement referred to above shall include terms requiring the conveyance of the parkland free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; and k. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 223798 NNY 16 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the one hundred-sixty (160) existing rental dwelling units at 1053 Don Mills Road, 2, 4, 4R, and 6 The Donway East, and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision, including: 1. replacement of the existing 160 rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; and 2. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 9, 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 (July 9, 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 (July 9, 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 the Report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential 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 the Report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM20.19adopted
In June 2022, City Council authorized the installation of cycle tracks and other associated traffic and parking changes on Danforth Avenue between Dawes Road and Victoria Park Avenue. Since installation, business owners and operators along Danforth Avenue (within the Danforth Village Business Improvement Area) have expressed the need for additional pay and display parking. Transportation Services has identified an opportunity to reinstate parking on the south side of Danforth Avenue between Sibley Avenue and Thyra Avenue. Parking was removed during the installation of the cycle tracks, with a wider cycle track installed instead. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the area and confirmed that the cycle track can remain in place while proceeding with the reinstatement of the pay and display parking.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the adjustments to the cycle track and the amendments to parking and traffic regulations, including City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines, Schedule I, associated with these adjustments on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 46 metres east of Sibley Avenue and a point 86 metres further east, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Parking Machines, § 950-1313, Schedule XIV: No Stopping, as set out in Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM20.19.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the adjustments to the cycle track and the amendments to parking and traffic regulations, including Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910-Schedule I, Parking Machines, associated with these adjustments on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 46 metres east of Sibley Avenue and a point 86 metres further east, and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950-1313, Schedule XIV: No Stopping, as set out in Attachment 1 to this motion.
CC20.20adopted
1728 Bloor Street West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On March 9, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1728 Bloor Street West to permit the construction of a 19-storey mixed use building with retail space on the ground floor and 99 residential units above. 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 4, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for August 12, 2024. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 (July 9, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 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 (July 9, 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 July 4, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 9, 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 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. 3. 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 the issuance of any final 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 is to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District and the City Solicitor, in consultation with other appropriate divisions. b. the owner has, at the owner's expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm capacity, and determination of the functionality, operational status and potential relocation alternatives of the existing 900 millimetre storm sewer which is located within the subject property to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. addressed all outstanding engineering issues, and any other comments that may arise further to the review of materials submitted as part of the process to address the issues set out in the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; iii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities for 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; iv. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services; v. submitted an updated Noise and Vibration Impact Study for peer review, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and that such matters arising from such Study be secured if required; vi. submitted necessary studies, including those related to pedestrian level wind impacts and sun shadow have been completed and their recommendations addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vii. submitted a Transportation Demand Management Plan, including any necessary financial securities to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. 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 (July 9, 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 (July 9, 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 (July 9, 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 the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential 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.