Toronto City Council
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MM20.20adopted
The City of Toronto generates more than 20 percent of Canada's Gross Domestic Product and 50 percent of Ontario's Gross Domestic Product. Despite our economic strength and contribution, we find ourselves consistently short on resources to fulfill our potential as a world-class city. As the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto has unique challenges and responsibilities that cannot be adequately supported by an operational budget that is primarily built on property taxes. As we advocate for a new fiscal framework or a "new deal", we can learn from world-class cities around the globe. A jurisdictional scan of fiscal frameworks can help us strengthen our advocacy for the support of higher levels of government towards a more robust budget for the city of Toronto.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager, to conduct jurisdictional research on intergovernmental funding relationships for comparable cities around the world and report back with any findings in advance of the 2025 budget process to inform ongoing intergovernmental discussions regarding municipal fiscal frameworks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager, to conduct jurisdictional research on intergovernmental funding relationships for comparable cities around the world and report back with any findings in advance of the 2025 budget process to inform ongoing intergovernmental discussions regarding municipal fiscal frameworks.
CC20.21amended
In July 2022, City Council enacted Official Plan Amendment 615, the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan. Eighteen appeals of Official Plan Amendment 615 were made to the Ontario Land Tribunal. After a series of Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conferences, a six-week hearing is scheduled to commence on October 16, 2024. Although the hearing into this matter does not start until October, procedural deadlines are approaching quickly and the City Solicitor urgently requires further direction. This report 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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to City Council on the status of development activity, available funds received through growth funding tools and resulting opportunities for new parkland dedication and acquisition in the area bounded by Yonge Street, Steeles Avenue East, Willowdale Avenue, and Centre Avenue, within 12 months of the Ontario Land Tribunal approving Official Plan Amendment 615. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other Divisions, to develop and report back to City Council on an Implementation Strategy for community service facilities in the Yonge Street North area, within 12 months of the Ontario Land Tribunal approving Official Plan Amendment 615. 6. Through the review of a site-specific rezoning application, City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to facilitate pick-up/drop-off away from Yonge Street and on the flanking roads instead, in accordance with the draft Yonge Street North Secondary Plan Policy 3.13. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council endorse the amendments to Official Plan Amendment 615 as set out below and in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the revised Official Plan Amendment. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 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.
MM20.21adopted
In the 2023 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey Report , 11.4 percent of Grade 7-12 students in the Greater Toronto Area reported having used a vapour product in the past year. This number has increased from 9.3 percent in 2015, despite a decrease in the usage of many other common drug types. According to Toronto Public Health, vapour products have been shown shown to contain toxic substances and can cause a range of health harms. Local school representatives in our wards have expressed concerns about young people's access to vapour products at specialty vape stores and vapour product retailers, despite the prohibition on sale to those aged under 19. Preventing the harms of vapour product use is also identified as a goal in Our Health, Our City: A Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Treatment Strategy for Toronto . This motion requests Toronto Public Health and Municipal Licensing and Standards to look at strengthening practices and procedures to help protect youth from the harms of vapour products, including when a business is found to have contravened the law repeatedly, ensuring that license holders are aware of their obligations and the penalties for non-compliance, and improving education/outreach. This direction will complement new and ongoing work within Toronto Public Health from which we are also requesting an update as part of the forthcoming Our Health, Our City annual report. This includes the updating of resources and activities for Toronto school boards to reduce the use of and harms associated with the use of vape, cannabis, and tobacco, school-based programs with public health nurses, advocacy for changes to provincial and federal policy, inspection activities as mandated by the Ontario Public Health Standards, and more.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to consider opportunities to enhance coordinated enforcement, compliance, and education/outreach activities to prevent the illegal sale of vapour products to children and youth. 2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to include, as part of the forthcoming Our Health, Our City Strategy annual report, a review of existing and planned actions to reduce harms associated with cannabis, vaping, and smoking for youth, including outreach and education initiatives for and with schools.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to consider opportunities to enhance coordinated enforcement, compliance, and education/outreach activities to prevent the illegal sale of vapour products to children and youth. 2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to include, as part of the forthcoming Our Health, Our City Strategy annual report, a review of existing and planned actions to reduce harms associated with cannabis, vaping, and smoking for youth, including outreach and education initiatives for and with schools.
CC20.22amended
On December 31, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 22-32 Scollard Street and 21-25 Davenport Road to permit the construction of a 61-storey mixed use building containing 79 dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's refusal of its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on March 10, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1 this matter is urgent and should not 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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Dianne Saxe. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Dianne Saxe, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Dianne Saxe, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated July 8, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has registered a Limiting Distance Agreement on title to the Lands, 8 Scollard Street, and the Stone Church at 45 Davenport Road; c. the owner has revised the Site Servicing, Hydrogeological, and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. all comments from Engineering and Construction Services contained in their January 29, 2024 memorandum are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. City Council request the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit and; a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider securing the following as part of the site plan agreement, as per the applicant's written commitment in their letter of July 8, 2024: a. an outdoor, publicly accessible source of drinking water; b. outdoor seating, to be located within or adjacent to the public right-of-way for public use, in consultation with Transportation Services; and c. low-carbon energy strategy as part of the site plan agreement that includes at least the following sustainability measures: 1. a highly energy-efficient building envelope; 2. low carbon building heating and cooling, including Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite; 3. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; 4. fixtures and appliances that are efficient in their use of water and energy; 5. electric-only appliances or fireplaces in the residential units; 6. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system; 7. improved Stormwater Management Measures; 8. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting; 9. provision of indoor space dedication for household hazardous waste; and 10. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment spaces for 100 percent of motor vehicle parking; 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 22-32 Scollard Street and 21-25 Davenport Road from Permit Parking. 6. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, 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.
MM20.22amended
Serious concerns around traffic congestion in Liberty Village have recently intensified and been exacerbated by construction and maintenance work including Gardiner rehabilitation and King Street water main maintenance. Residents are experiencing unreliable and lengthy travel times via car and on public transit, which has caused considerable community frustration. With vehicles and transit trapped, some motorists are disobeying rules of the road, causing additional challenges and safety risks to road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Liberty Village also experiences high traffic volumes as it is home to major venues serving local residents and visitors from across the city and Greater Toronto Area, such as BMO Field, Budweiser Stage and Exhibition Place. Liberty Village also currently has one main road, Liberty/East Liberty Street carrying all these vehicles. This motion is aimed at developing and implementing a congestion management approach tailored to Liberty Village to ensure local residents and visitors can navigate the neighbourhood safely and efficiently, as well as traffic conditions in the surrounding area.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, to immediately develop and implement a Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan, that includes: a. examining all measures, including those pertaining to parking, construction, event management, and rideshare to preserve road safety, reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, ensure fast and reliable travel times for all road users (including transit users on the 63 Ossington bus), with regard for traffic management plans in adjacent neighbourhoods, and to begin implementing measures in July 2024; b. establishing short, medium, and long-term actions in the neighbourhood, associated reporting time frames, and metrics of success, and to consult with the Liberty Village Residents' Association, Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, and local residents to integrate local feedback and to evaluate the success of these measures at the neighbourhood level; and c. reaffirming the request of Metrolinx to adhere to the City's standards for work at Ontario Line stations outlined in the Ontario Line Subcommittee Report, including around public consultation and engagement with local stakeholders and residents, road accessibility, safety, congestion management, and noise, and to underscore the pressing need for these measures to be implemented in Liberty Village around the forthcoming Exhibition Station site. and to report back to the September 25, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with a status update.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to immediately develop and implement a Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan, that includes: a. examining all measures, including those pertaining to parking, construction, event management, and rideshare to preserve road safety, reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, ensure fast and reliable travel times for all road users (including transit users on the 63 Ossington bus), with regard for traffic management plans in adjacent neighbourhoods, and to begin implementing measures in July 2024; b. establishing short, medium, and long-term actions in the neighbourhood, associated reporting time frames, and metrics of success, and to consult with the Liberty Village Residents' Association, Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, and local residents to integrate local feedback and to evaluate the success of these measures at the neighbourhood level; and c. reaffirming the request of Metrolinx to adhere to the City's standards for work at Ontario Line stations outlined in the Ontario Line Subcommittee Report, including around public consultation and engagement with local stakeholders and residents, road accessibility, safety, congestion management, and noise, and to underscore the pressing need for these measures to be implemented in Liberty Village around the forthcoming Exhibition Station site. and to report back to the September 25, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with a status update.
CC20.23adopted
Official Plan Amendment 571 - Mount Dennis Secondary Plan - Request for Direction
On July 22, 2022, the City enacted By-law 975-2022, adopting Official Plan Amendment 571, implementing the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan for the lands generally bounded by the Humber River, Clouston Avenue, the CN rail line, Trethewey Drive, Keelesdale Park, Humber Boulevard, Rockcliffe Boulevard, Lambton Avenue, Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue. Official Plan Amendment 571 was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal by five landowners. Of the five original appeals, two appellants remain as parties in the Official Plan Amendment 571 appeal. The two remaining appellants and the City participated in Ontario Land Tribunal-led mediation in the fall of 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for a hearing scheduled to commence on October 1, 2024. This matter is deemed urgent as direction from City Council is required in advance of witness exchange dates for the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. This matter should not 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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council endorse the amendments to Official Pan Amendment 571, being changes to Schedule 4 of the Official Plan and changes to the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan policies, both as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the revised Official Plan Amendment 571. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if the confidential recommendation is adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM20.23adopted
This Motion seeks authority to provide an exemption to the requirement that any property interest granted pursuant to authority delegated pursuant to Chapter 213 of the Municipal Code reflect fair market value. Since the other terms and conditions are under negotiation, authority to enter into the limiting distance agreement will be secured through the authority delegated pursuant to Chapters 213 and 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code. The development at 128 Havelock Street is an affordable housing project by the Neighbourhood Land Trust in partnership with YWCA Toronto, which will operate the units. City Council, at its meeting on December 13, 2023 (2023.PH8.10), authorized Open Door Incentives to be provided for the development of 10 affordable units at 128 Havelock Street. The Housing Secretariat and City Legal are drafting a Contribution Agreement to secure the value of the Open Door incentives. If City Council approves the exemption to the fair market value requirement for this Limiting Distance Agreement, the value will be secured through the Contribution Agreement. The Neighbourhood Land Trust has secured the necessary zoning approvals and has now submitted a building permit application for the project. The Limiting Distance Agreement is an option under the Ontario Building Code if the project cannot satisfy the alternative, which involves the addition of various fire mitigation measures on the north side of the building, including fire shutters, at a significant cost to the project owner, Neighbourhood Land Trust, a registered charity with limited capacity to take on debt. The proposed exemption for this affordable housing project is a matter of financial viability. The City of Toronto provides various financial and non-financial support for developing new affordable housing. This project is approved under the Open Door Affordable Housing Program, which did not include an exemption for fees for real estate agreements. The Rental Housing Supply Program, approved by Council on June 26, 2024 (2024.PH13.8), also does not include the exemption of fees and charges for real estate agreements. This Motion is urgent as Neighbourhood Land Trust is awaiting building permit issuance and anticipates starting construction in the fall of 2024.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement over the portion of lands as shown in Appendix A to Member Motion MM20.23, at nominal value, in consultation with and subject to terms developed with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for the construction of the affordable housing project at 128 Havelock Street, with the value of the agreements to be secured in the Contribution Agreement between the City and the Neighbourhood Land Trust.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the exemption of General Condition E of Appendix B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, in respect of the limiting distance agreement under negotiation between the City of Toronto, in its capacity as owner of Dufferin Grove, and the Neighbourhood Land Trust, in its capacity as owner of the property municipally known as 128 Havelock Street, provided the foregone value is secured in the Affordable Housing Contribution Agreement between the City and the Neighbourhood Land Trust.
CC20.24adopted
On June 23, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted seeking permission for a mixed-use development that includes the retention of the existing 16-storey heritage building proposed for office and retail uses, with a 35-storey addition above proposed for residential uses, for a total of 51 storeys. On September 8, 2022, a Site Plan Control application was submitted. On December 13, 2022, the applicant appealed these applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the time frames prescribed by the Planning Act. City Council subsequently designated the existing building on site under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act through the adoption of By-law 744-2023. The applicant made application to permit alteration and demolition of portions of the designated property, which City Council refused and has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Following six (6) days of mediation the applicant submitted a With Prejudice Settlement Offer on June 20, 2024. The details of this offer are set out in this report as Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment appeals. This report should be considered along with a confidential report from the City Solicitor dated June 21, 2024, to the Toronto Preservation Board that discusses the heritage conservation strategy of the Settlement Offer (Item PB20.5), which has been forwarded to City Council for consideration at its meeting of July 24, 25, and 26, 2024: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.PB20.5
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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the offer to settle dated June 20, 2024 and the architectural plans as set out in Public Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the any final Orders be withheld until such time as: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to site servicing and has submitted revised Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management and Hydrogeological Reports providing confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and entered into and registered a financially secured agreement satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to construct, provide, make operational, and warrant any necessary upgrades to existing services and facilities or new services and facilities; c. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to the requirements of Transportation Services and Solid Waste Management as set out in the memo from Development Engineering to City Planning dated October 4, 2022, to the satisfaction of Transportation Services and Solid Waste Management Services; d. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to requirements of Transportation Planning with respect to a PATH connection within the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to the Toronto Transit Commission's Line 1 Yonge-University Subway, as set out in the Toronto Transit Commission memorandum dated August 4, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Toronto Transit Commission; f. the owner has confirmed that no portion of the building and no temporary construction equipment or maintenance equipment for the building will extend into the Flight Obstacle Limitation Surface for St. Michael's Hospital, as set out in Ontario Regulation 10/2024 "Zoning Order - Protection of Public Health and Safety - Toronto Hospital Heliports", to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. the owner has submitted a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; h. the owner and the City have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 200 University Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; i. the owner agrees, as a condition of site plan approval, that the owner prepare and thereafter implement a Heritage Lighting Plan, a Signage Plan and an Interpretation Plan, and that the owner provide a letter of credit to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, approved Interpretation Plan and approved Lighting Plan, including a provision for upwards indexing, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; j. the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the site, one or more agreement(s) with the City to secure the Affordable Rental Housing Units on the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; k. the owner has registered a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, agreeing not to transfer or charge the Affordable Rental Housing Units, without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate, to assist with securing the Affordable Rental Housing Units against future owners and encumbrances of the lands, with the Section 118 restriction to remain on title until such time as the City Solicitor determines that its registration on title is no longer required; and l. the owner has entered into a municipal housing facilities agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City to secure the financial assistance being provided and set out the terms of the development and operation of the new affordable renting housing units, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Affordable Rental Housing Units as described in Table 1 in the Financial Impact section of the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, to be eligible for waivers of fees for planning application, building permit, parkland dedication and development charge exemptions unless already paid or exempted by provincial legislation. Table 1: City's Rental Housing Supply Program (formerly known as the City's Open Door Affordable Program) Incentives and Exemption of Municipal and School Taxation for 200 University Avenue Affordable Rental Housing Units Estimated Affordability Period Estimated Development Charges* Estimated Planning Fees and Charges** Estimated Total Value of Incentives Estimated Net Present Value of Property taxes 20 40 $1,534,394 $437,573 $1,971,967 $644,784 *Estimate updated to current rates based on total Development Charges exempted. Actual value of the Development Charges exemption is based on rates and policies in effect at the time of permit issuance. **Includes estimated 2024 building permit fees of $35,705, Planning fees of $101,868 and parkland dedication fees of $300,000 calculated using 2024 property tax rates. 4. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes under the terms of the Rental Housing Supply Program (formerly known as the City's Open Door Affordable Program) for the Affordable Rental Housing Units for the periods of time described in Table 1 (see Part 3 above) in the Financial Impact section of the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes as set out in the applicable municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement). 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement), or amendments to existing Contribution Agreements, where applicable, with the owner and/or related legal entities for the development listed in Table 1 (see Part 3 above) in the Financial Impact section of the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, to secure the financial assistance and to set out the terms of the development and operation of the new affordable rental housing units, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor. 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the development, including any documents required by the owner and/or related legal entities for the development described in Table 1 (see Part 3 above) in the Financial Impact section of the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor to complete pre-development activities, construction and secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions, including introducing necessary bills, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 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 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Appendix A and the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM20.24amended
As a result of climate change, Toronto is experiencing more frequent and severe storms, resulting in flooding events that impact our road and transit network, our homes and businesses, and our infrastructure. While the City must invest in meeting our emissions reduction goals, we must also invest in mitigating the impacts of climate change and making our city more resilient. In April 2024, City Council directed staff to better integrate climate resilience across all City of Toronto operations, and to identify a list of climate resilience priorities for investment. While this work is underway, we know that flood mitigation and adaptation will be a critical component to our City's resilience strategy. The City currently offers a Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program to help people install backwater valves and sump pumps, as well as free front-yard trees and subsidized backyard trees. In the past, the City offered low-cost rain barrels at Community Environment Days as part of the Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Program. This was discontinued over a decade ago. Investments in programs that help reduce paved areas, create more permeable surfaces, and increase groundwater absorption will help avoid floods. This helps people save money on clean up, save people's homes and basements from costly floods, and reduce pressure on the public infrastructure we all rely on. While the City consults on broader stormwater mitigation policies that aim to reduce large-scale industrial, commercial and institutional paved surfaces that lead to flooding, it is essential that the City also hear from people across Toronto about how we can support homeowners, multi-residential property owners, and businesses in investing in green infrastructure and flood mitigation. This motion asks staff to take stock of what stormwater mitigation programs we offer people, evaluate the success of past and present programs, and identify how we can offer more to help homeowners and businesses avoid costly floods.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in coordination with the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to report to City Council no later than the fourth quarter of 2024 on: a. existing private property stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs offered by the City and their uptake; b. an assessment of stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs previously offered for private property by the City that have been discontinued; c. new or discontinued stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs for private property that could be established in the short-term; d. new or discontinued stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs for private property that will require additional review and planning prior to implementation; and e. public input into what programs and incentives would provide the most benefit to residential property owners to decrease impermeable surfaces and mitigate runoff. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, in collaboration with relevant Divisions, to include in the forthcoming planned resiliency report recommendations for the City of Toronto to lead by example and increase green infrastructure in boulevards, streets, parking lots, and opportunities to include green infrastructure in large-scale flood mitigation projects in their design as previously directed by City Council. 3. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, through the planned consultations referenced in Item 2024.IE15.4, to assess and consult on opportunities to reduce stormwater run-off from non-residential properties whose impermeable surfaces drive up flooding, stormwater costs, beach closures, and water pollution and report back to the Executive Committee and City Council in the fourth quarter of 2024 with the findings of that consultation. 4. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management to hold debrief sessions and exercises with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to explore opportunities/measures to reduce flood risk and minimize flood impacts in known Flood Vulnerable Areas across the City of Toronto, including the Lower Don River/Don Valley Parkway and other areas that were severely impacted by the July 16, 2024 flood event by riverine flooding, with such assessment to include, but not be limited to: a. improved flood forecasting and monitoring systems (monitoring equipment, flood models, risk mapping); b. flood detection and emergency operations alert and management systems (flood sensors, signals, automatic gates); c. flood outreach (enhanced public awareness), flood remedial capital works (flood control structures); and d. stormwater management (green infrastructure). 5. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to explore opportunities/measures to repair and mitigate erosion damage to City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority infrastructure in accordance with existing policies and prioritize any new erosion sites identified from the July 16, 2024 flood event with approved erosion control projects being designed and/or constructed, and the prioritization of the new work take into consideration existing priority lists and any required emergency works for 2024 and 2025, along with associated costs for any in-year 2024 emergency work and costs for 2025 capital and operating budgets, including a review of resources and capacity and opportunities to seek funding from other orders of government and report back with recommendations to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2024. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to take all available steps to ensure that all newly constructed buildings adhere to the most recent version of the Toronto Green Standards, in order to reduce future flood risks. 7. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water to report back to the Executive Committee and City Council in the fourth quarter of 2024 on what additional resources Toronto Water would require to meaningfully reduce basement flooding across Toronto, and how those resources should be funded. 8. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to immediately explore proven options in use by comparable transit systems including New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority, to secure station stairwells, air vents and drains against stormwater damage. 9. City Council request the Toronto District School Board to urgently co-operate with the City of Toronto to execute the necessary property agreements to allow the commencement of the critically needed Mid-Town Toronto Storm Sewer Relief project, to eliminate the widespread basement flooding experienced during the increasing number of significant storm events. 10. City Council request the Mayor to consider accelerating the basement flooding protection program in the next City budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in coordination with the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to report to City Council no later than the fourth quarter of 2024 on: a. existing private property stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs offered by the City and their uptake; b. an assessment of stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs previously offered for private property by the City that have been discontinued; c. new or discontinued stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs for private property that could be established in the short-term; d. new or discontinued stormwater mitigation and adaptation programs for private property that will require additional review and planning prior to implementation; and e. public input into what programs and incentives would provide the most benefit to residential property owners to decrease impermeable surfaces and mitigate runoff; 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, in collaboration with relevant Divisions, to include in the forthcoming planned resiliency report recommendations for the City of Toronto to lead by example and increase green infrastructure in boulevards, streets, parking lots, and opportunities to include green infrastructure in large-scale flood mitigation projects in their design as previously directed by City Council. 3. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, through the planned consultations and development of a commercial parking levy, to assess opportunities to mitigate and adapt to stormwater runoff from large-scale industrial, commercial and institutional property paved surfaces.
CC20.25amended
219 - 221 Roxton Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On April 22, 2022, the City received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 219-221 Roxton Road to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building with retail space on the ground floor and 17 residential units above. On March 6, 2023, the applicant revised the proposal to a 12-storey mixed-use building with retail space on the ground floor and 33 residential units above. On June 1, 2023, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council not making a decision within the statutorily prescribed time frame in the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings scheduled for November 25, 2024.
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 supplementary report (July 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor.. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 20, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer, dated July 09, 2024, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, on the basis of the revised plans, dated July 08, 2024, set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Final Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until the City Solicitor has advised the Tribunal that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment is in a content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; c. the applicant has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; d. the applicant 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 improvements are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the applicant has submitted a revised Landscape Plan (with a public utility plan underlay in an updated soil volume plan), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and f. the applicant has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12 for the tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, and the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and it shall be implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Control approval. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 219-221 Roxton Road from Permit Parking. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider securing through the site plan approval process a low-carbon energy strategy, as part of the site plan agreement, that includes at least the following items: a. a highly energy-efficient building envelope; b. no on-site combustion of fossil fuels in appliances; c. an air and/or ground source heat pump system as the exclusive or, if necessary, primary (> 85 percent) source of heating and cooling for the building; d. at least 100 points for energy efficiency in CHMC's MLI Select Program; e. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; and f. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit. 6. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary, to oppose the original application or revised application, should City Council not accept the applicant's settlement offer. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2024) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, 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.
MM20.25withdrawn
Development fees are regularly waived by City Council to support the construction of affordable housing. City Council, at its meeting on December 17, 2019 (2019.TE11.5), authorized 56 affordable rental housing units to be developed on the Bloor-Dufferin site ("Block F") to be exempt from the payment of development charges, building, planning, and parkland dedication fees in accordance with the terms of the City's Open Door Program. Road occupancy fees were not included in this exemption, even though staging fees are regularly waived for other affordable housing projects. The staging area required to build Block F safely also landlocks two blocks on the same site (Blocks A and B). As a result, Blocks A and B need to occupy a significant portion of the road to maintain access while Block F is under construction. The road occupancy fees would therefore be waived in full for Block F, and Blocks A and B during the construction of Block F.
Motion MM20.25 was withdrawn at City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council waive in full all application and permit fees required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, for Temporary Street Occupation Permits for Block F, and Blocks A and B while Block F has a construction staging area in place in the roadway, for 1145-1159 Bloor Street West.
CC20.26amended
10 Huntley Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 14, 2021, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a 29-storey infill residential building containing 213 dwelling units on the portion of the site at 10 Huntley Street currently occupied by a surface parking lot. On December 16, 2022, a revised proposal was submitted which increased the proposed height to 45-storeys and 334 dwelling units. On September 1, 2023, a further revised proposal was submitted proposing improvements to the tower setbacks and vehicular access in response to staff comments. On October 3, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not having made a decision within the statutory timeframe. A 10-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing is scheduled to commence on October 16, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred as it is the last opportunity to get instruction from City Council in advance of established procedural exchange dates.
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 11, 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 in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise, and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 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 dated July 9, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 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 Arcadis Architects Inc. dated July 9, 2024 (the "Revised Plans") attached as Schedule A to Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "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 that the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 and Official Plan Amendment are 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 ("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 and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; 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; iv. conveyed to the City an on-site parkland dedication with an approximate size of 85.0 square metres and an approximate frontage of 3.4 metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and v. registered on title, an agreement, or similar legal instrument, over 119 Isabella Street, including the City as a party, that ensures that the tower portion of the proposed residential building at 10 Huntley Street can achieve an appropriate separation distance to the north, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of partial on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 5. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefits Charge funds collected from the developments at 10 Huntley Street to streetscape improvements or community facilities within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 6. 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 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM20.26adopted
Since 1946, the Leaside Baseball Association has been providing opportunities for children and youth to play the game of baseball. The Association is home to over 850 local players annually and offers camps, house-league, select, rep, and elite programs. Howard Talbot Park, at Eglinton Avenue and Bayview Avenue, is a valued community recreational asset for the Leaside Baseball Association, local schools, and neighbourhood residents. The replacement of a former scoreboard on the east diamond and installation of a new free-standing scoreboard for the west diamond will provide enhancement to the existing well-utilized fields. The East York Foundation has been a registered charity since 1965 and is dedicated to the promotion of community groups and helping to fundraise for capital works projects such as recreational facilities. All material and installation costs will be covered through the contribution for an in-kind value of up to $0.180M. The Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy requires City Council approval for donations being received by the City of Toronto with a value over $0.050M. This motion is considered urgent to undertake required geotechnical investigation and procurement of the material and equipment for a two phased project beginning in Fall 2024 and anticipated completion in Spring 2025.
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 $0.180 million from the East York Foundation to benefit Leaside Baseball Association, and for the purpose of Leaside Baseball Association undertaking construction to install new scoreboards for two baseball diamonds at Howard Talbot Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute an agreement with the East York Foundation and Leaside Baseball Association to facilitate the capital improvements at Howard Talbot Park in 2024, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City's fair wage policy and other procurement policies, as well as the City's Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, if applicable.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.180 million from the East York Foundation to benefit Leaside Baseball Association, and for the purpose of Leaside Baseball Association undertaking construction to install new scoreboards for two baseball diamonds at Howard Talbot Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute an agreement with the East York Foundation and Leaside Baseball Association to facilitate the capital improvements at Howard Talbot Park in 2024, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City's fair wage policy and other procurement policies, as well as the City's Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, if applicable.
CC20.27adopted
On February 23, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1 York Gate Boulevard to permit the construction of a 22-storey residential rental building with a gross floor area of 17,930 square metres and 294 dwelling units. On March 29, 2022, a Site Plan Control application was submitted for the proposed development. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control to the Ontario Land Tribunal on September 22, 2023. On July 10, 2024, the City received a With Prejudice, not confidential, settlement offer from the applicant's lawyers, Kagan Shastri DeMelo Winer Park LLP, which is attached as Public Attachment 1 (the "Settlement Offer"). The Settlement Offer is open until the end of the City Council meeting commencing on July 24, 2024, at which point it may be withdrawn. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Given the deadline for the Settlement Offer, and upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Procedural Order deadlines, 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 11, 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 (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the With Prejudice Offer to Settle dated July 10, 2024 set out in Public Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the architectural plans) (together the "Settlement Offer"), and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the rezoning appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow, and water supply demand resulting from the proposed development, and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study, including a Transportation Demand Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the owner is meeting the accessible parking and visitor parking requirements in City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the owner has made arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and Transportation Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Assessment Report and Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form, and Foundation Drainage Summary Form to determine the quality and quantity of groundwater that may be required to be discharged to the City sewage works as a result of the proposed development and comply with Foundation Drainage Policy and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; g. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including a Wind Tunnel Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner has provided a revised Sun/Shadow Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the owner has submitted Compatibility/Mitigation Studies, including the Air Quality Study, dated February 11, 2022, prepared by RWDI AIR Inc., and the Noise Impact Study, dated February 10, 2022, prepared by LEA, have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, and the owner agrees to implement any necessary control measures and recommendations identified by the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, 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.
MM20.27adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to seek City Council's authority to appoint Frank Stirpe, Tony D'Amico and Anthony De Francesca as Deputy Chief Building Officials effective as soon as possible. This Motion is urgent as the appointment of Director and Deputy Chief Building Officials is required as soon as possible to meet City needs.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Frank Stirpe as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council appoint Tony D'Amico as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 3. City Council appoint Anthony De Francesca as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 4. City Council revoke the appointment of Nick Samonas as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto effective immediately. 5. City Council revoke the appointment of Sandra Burrows as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto effective immediately. 6. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion including the introduction in Council of any necessary bills.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Frank Stirpe as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council appoint Tony D'Amico as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 3. City Council appoint Anthony De Francesca as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 4. City Council revoke the appointment of Nick Samonas as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto effective immediately. 5. City Council revoke the appointment of Sandra Burrows as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto effective immediately. 6. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion including the introduction in Council of any necessary bills.
CC20.28deferred
On April 19, 2022, the applicant filed an application, in respect of 2500 Don Mills Road, for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. The Zoning By-law Amendment intended to permit 30- (96.06 metres) and 39-storey (123 metres) towers on a shared podium, containing a total of 823 residential units and some non-residential space. The Official Plan Amendment proposed amendments to Section 4.2.10 of the Sheppard East Corridor Secondary Plan to increase the planned density for the Site from 3.99 times the area of the lot to 7.35 times the area of the lot, and to plan for the delivery of public streets not only through the Subdivision process, but also by way of the Site Plan Control process. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Application, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on February 6, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, which is scheduled to commence on October 21, 2024.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, deferred the Item CC20.28 to the September 5, 2024 special meeting of City Council.
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, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM20.28adopted
In October 2022, the Provincial Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) introduced several changes to the Development Charges Act (DCA) and Planning Act, including a mandatory exemption from development charges and exclusions from the community benefits charge and parkland dedication for affordable residential units (collectively referred to as "exemptions" for the purposes of this motion). The definition of "affordable" was updated by the Province in December 2023 through Bill 134, Affordable Homes Good Jobs Act, to include an income-based approach, in addition to a market-based threshold, that is to be used to determine eligibility for an exemption. As was previously reported to City Council in May 2024 (Item PH12.7) , the statutory exemptions came into force on June 1, 2024 and it applies to both rental and ownership units that meet the definitions set out in the Development Charges Act. The definitions are as follows: Affordable Residential Units - Rental The rent is no greater than the lesser of: The income of a household that, in the Minister's opinion, is at the 60th percentile of gross annual incomes for renter households in the applicable local municipality; and, The rent that, in the Minister's opinion, is equal to 30 per cent of the income of the household. Affordable Residential Units - Ownership The price of the residential unit is no greater than the lesser of: The income of a household that, in the Minister's opinion, is at the 60th percentile of gross annual incomes for households in the applicable local municipality; and, 90 per cent of the average purchase price that, in the Minister's opinion, would result in annual accommodation costs equal to 30 per cent of the income of the household. On May 1, 2024, the Province published the Affordable Residential Unit Bulletin that sets out the affordable rents and ownership purchase prices for units that would qualify for the exemption. This bulletin is amended by the Province from time to time. Under the Development Charges Act, landowners must enter into an agreement with municipalities that requires the unit(s) to be an affordable residential unit(s) for at least 25 years, in order to be eligible for this exemption. The City has previously indicated that while financial incentives for affordable units are supported in principle, the Province should provide direct incentives instead of reductions to municipal growth funding tools which are needed to ensure services necessary to support housing can be provided in a fiscally sustainable way. If incentives remain, that units should remain affordable for a longer duration (50 years), that incentives be required to be repaid with interest should units not remain affordable over the affordability period, and that the Province make the City whole with respect to the impacts ( PH12.7 ). The Development Charges Act sets out basic terms and conditions in connection with the exemption and authorizes aforementioned agreements to be registered on title to land and to be binding on all subsequent owners of the land. The Development Charges Act also provides that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing may establish standard forms of agreement that must be used for this purpose, but to date standard forms have not been prescribed. The City of Toronto is required to comply with the Development Charges Act and therefore must provide DC exemptions to eligible properties. City staff have been working to develop an approach to manage Development Charges Act agreements, including roles and responsibilities, processes, additional legal requirements, technology and resource requirements, and other considerations. Additional time is required to finalize this approach. On an interim basis, this motion is required to ensure appropriate authorities are in place for City officials during the Council recess should a landowner request an exemption under the Development Charges Act, and while a long-term approach is identified including any authorities required. The recommendations provide authority to staff to execute agreements pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act based on the terms and conditions set out in the recommendations. This motion is urgent to ensure appropriate authorities are in place for City officials prior to the Council summer recess. It will ensure there is no delay in entering into agreements in support of providing affordable residential units, should a landowner be eligible for a statutory exemption of growth-related funding tools.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to enter into and execute agreements pursuant to the Development Charges Act to provide residential units intended to be affordable residential units with an exemption from development charges and exclusions from the community benefits charge and parkland dedication requirements as contemplated by the Planning Act, which agreements will include the following terms and conditions, or as otherwise prescribed in accordance with the Development Charges Act: a. the landowner must register the agreement on title to land at their cost, in first priority, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. the tenant/purchaser must be at arms length with the landlord/seller; c. the tenant/purchaser must be an eligible tenant/purchaser as determined by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; d. units must meet the definition of an affordable residential unit set out in the Development Charges Act and the Provincial Affordable Residential Units Bulletin, as may be amended from time to time, for at least 25 years from the date the unit is first rented or sold; e. the value of the exemption and exclusions be secured in an amount and a form satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor; f. requirements for the landowner to provide documentation and information annually or as otherwise required by and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to demonstrate compliance with the agreement; g. if an event of default occurs, the value of the development charges attributable to the affordable residential unit(s) shall be due and payable immediately, and will be deemed to be an unpaid amount and will be required to be paid as a late payment, with interest, failing which the City may collect such amounts through the tax roll and the City may take such other actions deemed necessary to recover the value of the development charges exemption and community benefit charges and parkland dedication discounts, with interest; and h. such other terms and conditions as may be required by the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to require and execute any security documents that they consider appropriate, to secure any financial or other obligations under the agreement, which may include but is not limited to section 118 restrictions under the Land Titles Act, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required in connection with the agreement referenced in Part 1 above or the security referenced in Part 2 above, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the agreement, as required by normal business practices, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to enter into and execute agreements pursuant to the Development Charges Act to provide residential units intended to be affordable residential units with an exemption from development charges and exclusions from the community benefits charge and parkland dedication requirements as contemplated by the Planning Act, which agreements will include the following terms and conditions, or as otherwise prescribed in accordance with the Development Charges Act: a. the landowner must register the agreement on title to land at their cost, in first priority, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. the tenant/purchaser must be at arms length with the landlord/seller; c. the tenant/purchaser must be an eligible tenant/purchaser as determined by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; d. units must meet the definition of an affordable residential unit set out in the Development Charges Act and the Provincial Affordable Residential Units Bulletin, as may be amended from time to time, for at least 25 years from the date the unit is first rented or sold; e. the value of the exemption and exclusions be secured in an amount and a form satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer in consultation with the City Solicitor; f. requirements for the landowner to provide documentation and information annually or as otherwise required by and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to demonstrate compliance with the agreement; g. if an event of default occurs, the value of the development charges attributable to the affordable residential unit(s) shall be due and payable immediately, and will be deemed to be an unpaid amount and will be required to be paid as a late payment, with interest, failing which the City may collect such amounts through the tax roll and the City may take such other actions deemed necessary to recover the value of the development charges exemption and community benefit charges and parkland dedication discounts, with interest; and h. such other terms and conditions as may be required by the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to require and execute any security documents that they consider appropriate, to secure any financial or other obligations under the agreement, which may include but is not limited to section 118 restrictions under the Land Titles Act, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required in connection with the agreement referenced in Part 1 above or the security referenced in Part 2 above, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the agreement, as required by normal business practices, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Solicitor, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
CC20.29adopted
On July 25, 2022, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were deemed complete for a proposed mixed-use development including a 10-storey mid-rise building, an eight-storey base building including a mezzanine floor and a 33-storey tower at 2405-2411 and 2417 Lake Shore Boulevard West. A Rental Housing Demolition Application was also submitted to demolish 22 rental units. On February 13, 2023, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on July 13. Mayer Investment Limited, the owner of lands which directly abut the subject property on Superior Road, was granted party status. An Ontario Land Tribunal hearing was originally scheduled for July 8 to July 19, 2024, but was adjourned until October 7, 2024, on consent of all the parties. The City Solicitor urgently requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for October, which will commence prior to October City Council meeting. This report 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 16, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 16, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 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 16, 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 and related plans dated July 10, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 16, 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 instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision approval are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated March 21, 2022, or as revised, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development and/or any upgrades that may be required; d. the owner makes satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enters into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study; f. the owner has submitted a revised Community Energy Plan to the satisfaction of the Environment and Energy Division; g. the owner has submitted a Noise Study required by Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx; h. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; i. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated March 21, 2022, including the need for an updated Arborist Report, Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; j. the owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; k. the owner has submitted a revised Housing Issue Report including all requested revisions noted in correspondence, dated March 21, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; l. the owner has secured replacement of the existing rental dwelling units, including the same number of rental units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents, and replacement of the gross floor area of the existing dwelling rooms as dwelling rooms or studio units at similar rents; m. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for tenants to return to a replacement rental unit or dwelling room, as applicable, on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and n. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application (21 246210 WET 03 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the existing rental units on the site, and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 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.
MM20.29withdrawn
If we want to keep Toronto moving, it is vital that we use evidence and data to guide our decision-making. Avenue Road is an important arterial road for residents traveling north-south through our city, as well as for folks traveling in and out of Toronto. On June 27, 2024, City Council adopted Item 2024.IE14.4 and approved the Avenue Road Study complete street redesign, which includes on-street cycle tracks from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road. Installation of the cycle lanes began in mid-July. The new northbound and southbound cycle tracks on each side of Avenue Road, between Bloor Street and Davenport Road, will remove one motor vehicle lane in each direction - reducing travel lanes from six to four. The purpose of this motion is to request staff to monitor traffic data to assess impacts of the new bikeway on congestion conditions along the entirety of the Avenue Road Study area, by comparing travel times before and after bike lane installation. This matter is urgent and time sensitive to ensure that complete and accurate data is collected, as installation work has recently begun.
Motion MM20.29 was withdrawn at City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to collect and monitor traffic data for Avenue Road between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street, and report back with an assessment of impacts to travel times relative to times before the installation of the cycle tracks and road safety improvements, including specific analysis of peak travel times, at a meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2025.
CC20.30adopted
This report recommends that City Council withdraw the proposed Amendment to Designating By-law under Part IV, Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for 64 Woodlawn Avenue West and that the original Designation By-law 606-2018 and the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) - 64 Woodlawn Avenue West remain unamended. City Council proposed to amend the Reasons for Designation to remove references to Robert Stapleton Pitt Caldecott. The City received an objection by nineteen claimed descendants of Caldecott to the Proposed Amendment to Designation By-law 606-2018 within the statutory timeline. The Notice of Objection dated May 22, 2024, is included as Attachment 1 to this report. The designated property at 64 Woodlawn Avenue West contains a 2½-storey detached house form building that is located on the north side of the street, west of Yonge Street, east of Avenue Road, and south of St Clair Avenue West. Constructed in 1906, the dwelling on the subject property was designed by the notable Toronto architect, Eden Smith, for Robert Stapleton Pitt Caldecott and his wife, Emma Arnold Caldecott, in a subdivision of the former "Woodlawn" estate. On January 25, 2024, the City Clerk received a Notice of the Application to Repeal the Designating By-law 606-2018 for the property known municipally as 64 Woodlawn Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 under Section 32 of the Ontario Heritage Act, from the property owner. On April 17 and 18, 2024, City Council refused the application, by adopting item PH11.14- 64 Woodlawn Avenue West - Refusal of Repeal of Designating By-law under Section 32 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Proposed Amendment to Designating By-law under Part IV, Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property owner did not appeal City Council's decision to refuse the application to repeal the designation by-law under section 32 of the Ontario Heritage Act within 30-days of the Notice of Decision of April 24, 2024. Staff remained of the opinion that the property should continue to be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as the property meets 4 of the 9 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria that is prescribed for municipal designation. On April 24, 2024, the City Clerk issued the Notice of Proposed Amendment to Designation By-law 606-2018 to amend the legal description, to clarify the Reasons for Designation and to amend the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Public Notice can be found at: Public Notice - City of Toronto Upon review of the new and relevant information, City staff have determined the original by-law accurately captures the cultural heritage value of the subject property and for its associative value with its original owner, Robert Stapleton Pitt Caldecott (1836-1907), who commissioned architect, Eden Smith, to design the house. City Council has until August 22, 2024, 90-days from the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council withdraw its intention to amend By-law 606-2018, which designated the property at 64 Woodlawn Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council withdraw its intention to amend By-law 606-2018, which designated the property at 64 Woodlawn Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM20.30adopted
The Council-adopted 2023 Housing Action Plan legalized A New Regulatory Framework for Multi-Tenant Houses. Through this Report, Council directed Staff to provide exemptions from certain City fees and charges for Multi-Tenant Houses. An exemption was not advanced for the parkland dedication requirement, under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-30 (A). 'Dwelling Rooms within a rooming house' are currently exempted for Development Charges under Chapter 415-6 (B) of the Municipal Code. An amendment to the Municipal Code to provide an exemption from the parkland dedication requirement will provide consistency across the different growth funding tools for this form of housing. This motion seeks authority for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Municipal Licensing and Standards, City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Municipal Code to provide an exemption from the parkland dedication requirement for Dwelling Rooms and to make additional changes to improve readability and clarity of the current exemptions. Additionally, the Multi-Tenant Housing Framework includes several types of accommodation that are fully exempt from the Framework requirements, including student housing, hotels, and City-funded or operated shelters. For refugee house providers, that operate housing programs with a time-limited or transitional purpose, there is a need for greater clarity about whether these homes are subject to the Framework. As Toronto continues to experience high levels of arrivals of refugee-claimants, facilitating access to services provided by refugee houses and other refugee-serving organizations is critical. It is important that refugee houses, wherein temporary housing and services are provided by a registered charity, non-profit housing provider or co-operative housing provider, have clear and accessible information about how their accommodations align with the Multi-Tenant Housing Framework. The reason for urgency is currently a number of multi-tenant housing providers are limited from moving forward in the City's new Framework without these technical amendments, and refugee houses looking to expand immediately need clarity about their classification under the Framework.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward an amendment to the City of Toronto Municipal Code to provide an exemption from the parkland dedication requirement for Dwelling Rooms and to give authority to the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to make additional changes to improve readability and clarity of the current exemptions under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter, § 415-30 (A). 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to work with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to: a. provide clarity on the application of the City of Toronto's Multi-Tenant Housing Framework and associated requirements to refugee houses, wherein temporary housing and services are provided by a registered charity, non-profit housing provider or co-operative housing provider; and b. develop a public document or bulletin outlining this application as soon as possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward an amendment to the Municipal Code to provide an exemption from the parkland dedication requirement for Dwelling Rooms and to give authority to the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to make additional changes to improve readability and clarity of the current exemptions under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-30 (A). 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to work with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to: a. provide clarity on the application of the City of Toronto's Multi-Tenant Housing Framework and associated requirements to refugee houses, wherein temporary housing and services are provided by a registered charity, non-profit housing provider or co-operative housing provider; and b. develop a public document or bulletin outlining this application as soon as possible.
MM20.31adopted
Artscape Receivership - Next Steps - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
On October 11, 2023, City Council adopted Item 2023.MM11.32, which directed the City Solicitor to participate in the receivership proceeding against Toronto Artscape Inc. ("Artscape"), with the intent of protecting affordable housing and affordable not-for-profit arts and culture space. A Receiver was appointed over Artscape's operations by a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on January 11, 2024. Throughout the receivership process, the City has strongly advocated for the interests of Artscape's 390 residential and commercial tenants. The City worked closely with Artscape to develop comprehensive transition plans for its 14 properties ahead of the receivership, and successfully advocated for the vast majority of Artscape's properties to be excluded from the scope of the receivership. Just 38 tenants, or 9 percent of Artscape's former tenants, are located at properties subject to the receivership. One of the properties subject to the receivership is Youngplace, a former public school located at 180 Shaw Street, which was purchased by Artscape in 2010 and redeveloped as a community cultural hub, opening in 2013. Youngplace is structured as a commercial condominium, with most occupants owning their units directly. Artscape was hired by the condominium corporation (TSCC 2397) to maintain the property, and ensure the community vision for Youngplace as a vibrant cultural hub was upheld in its operations. Artscape owned and rented 13 of the commercial condominium units at Youngplace to non-profit arts organizations and to a childcare space at below-market rates. Artscape also owned two other units in the building, which were used as a café and as a common area. These 15 units have been included in the scope of the receivership. In late June, the units were placed for sale by the Receiver on the Multiple Listing Service. This motion requests further direction from Council to related to the receivership proceedings. This motion is urgent as it relates to ongoing litigation related to the receivership process for which action is required before the next meeting of City Council.
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 Member Motion MM20.31. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM20.31, at the conclusion of the Artscape receivership.   3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM20.31 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it relates to litigation which affects the City. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM20.31 remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City or local board. The confidential instructions to staff will be made public at the conclusion of the Artscape receivership and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM20.31 remains confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion, if adopted by City Council, at the conclusion of the Artscape receivership.   3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it relates to litigation which affects the City.
MM20.32adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to declare April 11 to 17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Toronto. This week will focus on raising awareness about Black maternal health, supporting Black-led initiatives, and encouraging community involvement. The Black Health Plan for Ontario seeks to enhance Black maternal health by providing equitable access to prenatal care and culturally competent services and it highlights the need for data collection to better understand and address health disparities. Toronto is home to a vibrant and diverse Black community that faces unique socio-economic and cultural challenges. From the 2021 Census, 10% of Torontonians identify as Black. In our city, Black maternal health is often overlooked due to limited data on maternal health outcomes, systemic anti-Black racism, and a lack of targeted public initiatives. Research shows that Black pregnant people experience higher rates of stillbirths, and poor maternal and infant outcomes such as preterm birth, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and congenital heart disease, compared to White individuals. For example, a study from McGill University found that 8.9% of Black women gave birth to preterm babies between 2004 and 2006, compared to 5.9% of White women. This data stresses the need for targeted interventions and support to address disparities. Even with a universal healthcare system, Black women face health disparities due to systemic anti-Black racism and social inequalities. A 2023 study revealed that many Black women in Toronto feel dismissed, ignored, and neglected by healthcare providers. To improve Black maternal health, the healthcare system and other frontline providers must train service providers on anti-Black racism, specific to caring of Black childbearing women, and increase the number of Black service providers in perinatal settings. This commitment is in line with the City of Toronto's broader work to deepen cultural and systemic change and deliver better outcomes for Black Torontonians, such as the development of a renewed 10-year Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism . With this proclamation, we commit to collaborating and advocating with partners for improvements to Black maternal health equity. The City of Toronto also commits to providing equitable and welcoming spaces for Black parents and families in Toronto through existing City programs and services including raising awareness on this important issue. This motion is urgent because the organizers are looking to prepare and plan this event during the summer while council is recessed. They need confirmation that the date is approved so that they can move forward with their planning. Adequate lead time is necessary as resources will need to be allocated and arrangements made.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council formally declare April 11 to 17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council formally declare April 11 - 17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in the City of Toronto.
MM20.33adopted
At July 19, 2022 City Council Meeting, Council adopted 2022.MM.47.90 authorizing the release of Section 37 funds from a development towards Public Realm and Streetscape Improvements related to "Manor Road Square" as prescribed in Official Plan Amendment 405 as a City- Initiated Public Realm Move. The total funds authorized for release to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., was $711,800, inclusive of HST. Due to cost escalations, settlement of design for Manor Square and time delay in entering into a construction agreement, Transportation Services staff have confirmed that the revised project cost for the works is $1,030,400 (inclusive of HST). This results in $318,600 additional costs that are above the Owner's obligation. This motion requests authority from Council to amend the 2024-2033 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to release additional funds to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., to implement construction and related costs associated with streetscape improvements on Manor Road West, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits that have been received and are eligible for these purposes. This motion requires urgency to ensure that the public realm and streetscape improvements are aligned with the project's expected completion date.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to increase project CTP422-05 (Neighbourhood Improvements) by $318,600.00, for the purpose of providing one time additional capital funding to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant for streetscape improvements related to "Manor Road Square" located west of Yonge Street and co-ordinated with the adjacent development through Site Plan Application 20 173536 STE 12 SA; fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following development: a. 2263-2297 Yonge Street, 10 Eglinton Avenue East and 25R Roehampton Avenue secured for streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site, in the amount of $318,600.00. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work collaboratively with Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc. to complete and execute all necessary agreements within 60 days of approval of this Motion to permit a purchase order to be issued and construction of Manor Square to commence in October 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to increase project CTP422-05 (Neighbourhood Improvements) by $318,600.00, for the purpose of providing one time additional capital funding to Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc., or its contractor and/or consultant for streetscape improvements related to "Manor Road Square" located west of Yonge Street and co-ordinated with the adjacent development through Site Plan Application 20 173536 STE 12 SA; fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following development: a. 2263-2297 Yonge Street, 10 Eglinton Avenue East and 25R Roehampton Avenue (Source Account XR3026-3700595) secured for streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site, in the amount of $318,600.00. 2. Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work collaboratively with Rockport Yonge and Manor Inc. to complete and execute all necessary agreements within 60 days of approval of this Motion to permit a purchase order to be issued and construction of Manor Square to commence in October 2024.
MM20.34amended
We've all seen it - drivers speeding past our streetcars, a dangerous act that poses severe risks. Our responsibility is clear: act now or risk further lives. I'm introducing this motion to address this. It requests transportation services to convert all pedestrian crossings along four streetcar routes and three intersections near schools on bus routes within my ward. As these are along TTC routes, they are not delegated to Community Council and require City Council authority. Our pedestrians, particularly around our schools, need safe crossings. It is critical that we do everything we can to proactively reduce risk and prevent casualties. This motion is urgent as a pedestrian and their baby were recently killed after being stuck by a driver at Queen Street and Sackville Street and we need to act with urgency.
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street East and Sackville Street. 2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Queen Street East, immediately west of Sackville Street in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Queen Street East and Sackville Street. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to prioritize the conversion of the pedestrian crossing at Queen Street East and Sackville Street and install traffic control signals as soon as possible, but no later than Third Quarter 2025. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by First Quarter 2025 on the traffic safety and operation of the existing pedestrian crossovers, including but not limited to, the conversion of the pedestrian crossovers to traffic control signals at the following intersections: a. Dundas Street East and Bond Street b. Dundas Street East and George Street c. Dundas Street East and Pembroke Street d. Parliament Street and Oak Street e. Queen Street East and Ontario Street f. King Street East and Ontario Street g. King Street East and Sackville Street h. Parliament Street and 200m north of Wellesley Street East i. Sherbourne Street and Earl Street j. Sherbourne Street and 195m south of Wellesley Street East 5. City Council increase the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $290,000 gross, $0 debt for delivery of new traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street East and Sackville Street (CTP724-02), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street East and Sackville Street. 2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Queen Street East, immediately west of Sackville Street in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Queen Street East and Sackville Street. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to prioritize the conversion of the pedestrian crossing at Queen Street East and Sackville Street and install traffic control signals as soon as possible, but no later than Third Quarter 2025. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by First Quarter 2025 on the traffic safety and operation of the existing pedestrian crossovers, including but not limited to, the conversion of the pedestrian crossovers to traffic control signals at the following intersections: a. Dundas Street East and Bond Street b. Dundas Street East and George Street c. Dundas Street East and Pembroke Street d. Parliament Street and Oak Street e. Queen Street East and Ontario Street f. Queen Street East and Sackville Street g. King Street East and Ontario Street h. King Street East and Sackville Street i. Parliament Street and 200m north of Wellesley Street East j. Sherbourne Street and Earl Street k. Sherbourne Street and 195m south of Wellesley Street East 5. City Council increase the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $290,000 gross, $0 debt for delivery of new traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street East and Sackville Street (CTP724-02), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033).