CreateTO
The full agenda, as filed
All 8 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
RA30.1adopted
Action Items and New Matters Referred by City Council
The report provides an update on action items arising out of prior meetings of the CreateTO Board of Directors and provides summary information regarding matters that City Council has, since the prior meeting of the Board, directed CreateTO to become involved in.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Received the report (March 29, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of CreateTO receive this report for information.
RA30.2amended
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Redevelopment
At its meeting of January 20, 2020, City Council adopted EX12.6 which directed CreateTO, in consultation with TO Live, to prepare a building program, Class D cost estimate, business model and funding strategy for a reimagined St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts ("STLC") a civic asset, managed by TO Live, located at 27 Front Street East in the heart of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. The purpose of this report is to provide the Board of Directors of CreateTO (the "Board") with an update on the work, directed by City Council and recommendations for next steps. The report will also be considered by the TO Live St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Redevelopment Board Committee and the TO Live Board on April 5 and April 14 respectively. The work completed to date reflects Phase 1 of the City's Major Capital Project Approval Process, (Preliminary Assessment/Feasibility) which includes: - Development of a building program, informed by a robust consultation process with a broad range of representatives in the arts, culture and creative spaces and the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Association and BIA; - Development of a heritage approach and principles to guide the future reimaging of the STLC; - A test fit of the building program, to ensure the cultural heritage of the site can be celebrated, while providing the new spaces to support the evolving and changing needs of the arts, culture and creative sector for the next 60 years; - A Class D cost estimate to inform a preliminary project budget, - A financial model that operationalizes the new vision for the STLC; and - A funding strategy to support the construction of a new reimaged STLC. The STLC has played an important role in the evolution of the City's cultural fabric. Constructed by the City of Toronto as a Canadian centennial project, the STLC opened its doors in February 1970. For 52 years the building, along side its counterpart, Meridian Hall, has served performers and hosted performances that have entertained citizens and visitors. Today, following the impacts of the pandemic, a new cultural landscape is emerging that calls for a reimagining of the STLC that builds upon the renewed values and themes heard through the consultation process, and which aligns with the TO Live five year Strategic Plan - programing priorities; flexible spaces; equity, access and affordability; creative process; and delivery systems that will support the next generation of artists, performers, creatives and the local community. The reimagined STLC will create a cultural ecosystem where renewed cultural spaces, innovative spaces and gathering spaces will anchor the STLC as a cultural and civic hub along the important Front Street cultural corridor. A reimagined STLC will support the following key objectives: - Reimagine an aging, outdated facility that no longer serves the functional needs of the cultural and creative sector and the local community; - Create a new state-of-the-art cultural hub and community asset for the City that will be fitted out with cutting-edge broadcast technology and livestreaming equipment, virtual and augmented reality technology and high speed connectivity to support the next generation of creatives and generate economic activity in Toronto; - Create flexible spaces that will: - Serve the dynamic needs of artists (local or otherwise) and contribute to their artistic development, innovation and collaboration; - Provide flexible theatre spaces, rehearsal hall, studios and workshops, lobbies and outdoor spaces that will be used and animated throughout the day and night; - Enable the versatility of spaces to serve performance and presentation, creation and incubation to best serve the local artistic community as well as enable TO Live to showcase the world's most innovative artistic programs through presentation; and - Bring together, a variety of partners - local artists and organizations, performers, educational partners, anchor tenants and the local community in open and accessible spaces; - Build cultural capacity in the City, that will secure longevity of space for the creative community; - Support the cultural and retail importance of Front Street East as a "Cultural Corridor and Retail Priority Street" in the City's Downtown Plan; - Contribute to the enhancement of the Front Street public realm with improved connections to Berczy Park, Scott Street and Meridian Hall; - Target Toronto Green Standards, Version 3, Tier 4 and establish new sustainable performance standards for this architype; - Develop a business model that will provide affordable access to the performing arts sector, communities and neighbourhood that will be representative of the citizens of Toronto; and - Develop a funding strategy that will draw support from federal and provincial governments and fundraising to minimize the capital requirements from the City. The next steps will require City Council's approval to advance to Phase 2 of City's Major Capital Project Approval Process, (exploring options for design, site investigation and due diligence, to inform a project budget and schedule).
The Board of Directors of CreateTO recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the building program for the new reimagined St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, as more particularly itemized in Attachment 2 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO. 2. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, along with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to: a. Explore options for and complete the schematic design process to reimagine the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, informed by the existing, secured funding as outlined in the TO Live State of Good Repair budget and the building program outlined in Attachment 2 and the heritage approach and principles outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO; b. Complete an updated Class D cost estimate; c. Provide an update to the project budget and funding strategy; d. Explore the opportunity for a renovation budget for the existing building. 3. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, and the Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, along with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back to the Executive Committee and City Council in the second quarter of 2023 with updates including: the completed schematic design, the project costs based on a Class D estimate, the business model and funding strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO recommends that the Board of Directors recommend that: 1. City Council endorse the building program for the new reimagined St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, as more particularly itemized in Attachment 2 to this report. 2. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, along with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to: a. Explore options for and complete the schematic design process to reimagine the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, informed by the existing, secured funding as outlined in the TO Live State of Good Repair budget and the building program outlined in Attachment 2 and the heritage approach and principles outlined in Attachment 1; b. Complete an updated Class D cost estimate; c. Provide an update to the project budget and funding strategy 3. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, and the Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, along with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back to the Executive Committee and City Council in the second quarter of 2023 with updates including: the completed schematic design, the project costs based on a Class D estimate, the business model and funding strategy.
RA30.3amended
The Vice President, Development, CreateTO will provide a verbal update on progress that has been made on the Housing Now Initiative since the previous Board meeting and report back on the approach used to establish a successful Community Benefits Plan for the Housing Now sites.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO directed the Chief Executive Officer to: 1. Negotiate formal Community Benefit Agreements, recognized by the sector, for construction of Housing Now sites. 2. Meet with the Toronto Community Benefits Network to review the current formal agreements that exist for 10 percent hiring in construction. 3. Report back to the Board at the June 20, 2022 meeting regarding progress on the implementation of parts 1 and 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of CreateTO receive this report for information.
RA30.4adopted
Housing Now Business Case for 158 Borough Drive
This report recommends that the CreateTO Board of Directors endorse the business case and market offering for the Phase 2 Housing Now site located at 158 Borough Drive. This 1.57 acre site is an underutilized property which is currently improved with a structured parking facility serving the Scarborough Civic Centre. The site is located on the north side of Borough Drive, immediately southeast of the Scarborough Civic Centre and Public Health Annex. The site is within walking distance of the future Scarborough Centre subway station, which includes the proposed Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Terminal. CreateTO staff retained a consulting team to prepare the requisite due diligence work, including a development concept for this site in order to advance the City-initiated rezoning and market offering process. CreateTO staff worked with City staff, including City Planning, the Housing Secretariat, the local Councillor, and the local community in order to bring forward the development concept appended to this report. The final development concept includes a 27 and 42-storey building above a 6-storey base podium which can achieve approximately 687 residential units and a 62-child daycare facility of approximately 8,500 square feet on the ground level. The built form has been designed to maximize the opportunity for new market and affordable housing on the site. The concept animates the site and enhances the public realm, allowing for new pedestrian connections from Borough Drive and Town Centre Court to Albert Campbell Square and the broader Civic Centre precinct. The intent is to bring this site to market in 2022 to the development community through a real estate brokerage. Following the market offering process, CreateTO staff will report to the CreateTO Board on the proponent selection, and prior to finalization of legal agreements.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Endorsed the business case for 158 Borough Drive as presented in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, and, subject to further approvals required by the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to: a. Release to market 158 Borough Drive, including entering into agreements conditional on approval by relevant City authorities; b. Retain the services of a fairness monitor to oversee and ensure an open, fair and transparent market offering process. 2. Adopted the Confidential Instructions to Staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO. 3. Authorized the public release of the information in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO at the conclusion of the Housing Now program, and at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer recommends that the Board of Directors: 1. Endorse the business case for 158 Borough Drive as presented in Confidential Attachment 1, and, subject to further approvals required by the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to: a. Release to market 158 Borough Drive, including entering into agreements conditional on approval by relevant City authorities; b. Retain the services of a fairness monitor to oversee and ensure an open, fair and transparent market offering process; 2. Adopt the Confidential Instructions to Staff in Confidential Attachment 1; 3. Authorize the public release of the information in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 at the conclusion of the Housing Now program, and at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO.
RA30.5amended
This report provides an update on the CreateTO led market offering and proponent selection for the development and operation of affordable and rental housing at the Housing Now, Bloor-Kipling (Six Points), Block 1 (5207 Dundas Street West) property (the "Property"). On October 11, 2021, CBRE, on behalf of the Housing Secretariat and CreateTO, launched a marketing process for Housing Now, Bloor-Kipling (Six Points), Block 1 (5207 Dundas Street West). Bids were received on December 14, 2021. Under the direction of a fairness monitor, bids were reviewed, scored and shortlisted. The selection process concluded with the determination of a final bidder. CreateTO negotiated a term sheet with the selected bidder, which is the subject of this report.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approved the recommended proponent identified in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 28, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, for the development of the Housing Now project at 5207 Dundas Street West; 2. Directed the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor, to negotiate transaction agreements, including a ground lease, project agreement and contribution agreement, and such other documents as may be necessary to finalize the arrangements with the proponent for 5207 Dundas Street West (the "Agreements"), substantially on the terms set out in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (March 28, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, and such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the City Solicitor, subject to the necessary City of Toronto approvals. 3. Directed the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board of Directors when management has settled the Agreements with the proponent for approval of the Agreements. 4. Directed the Chief Executive Officer to consult with the Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary, CreateTO, and City of Toronto legal staff on any opportunity for a formal construction Community Benefit Agreement on this development and to report back with an update to May 17, 2022 meeting of the Board. 5. Directed the identity of the final selected proponent be made public after the Agreements are executed, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. 6. Directed the remainder of the information in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (March 28, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO remain confidential as they relate to a proposed or pending disposition of land by the Board of Directors of CreateTO and the City and a plan to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of CreateTO, and they contain financial information supplied in confidence to the CreateTO Board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to significantly prejudice the competitive position or interfere with the contractual or other negotiations of a number of organizations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer, recommends that the Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approve the recommended proponent identified in Confidential Attachment 2, for the development of the Housing Now project at 5207 Dundas Street West; 2. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor, to negotiate transaction agreements, including a ground lease, project agreement and contribution agreement, and such other documents as may be necessary to finalize the arrangements with the proponent for 5207 Dundas Street West (the "Agreements"), substantially on the terms set out in Confidential Attachment 3, and such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the City Solicitor, subject to the necessary City of Toronto approvals. 3. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board of Directors when management has settled the Agreements with the proponent for approval of the Agreements. 4. Direct the identity of the final selected proponent be made public after the Agreements are executed, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. 5. Direct the remainder of the information in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 remain confidential as they relate to a proposed or pending disposition of land by the Board of Directors of CreateTO and the City and a plan to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of CreateTO, and they contain financial information supplied in confidence to the CreateTO Board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to significantly prejudice the competitive position or interfere with the contractual or other negotiations of a number of organizations.
RA30.6adopted
Mount Dennis Campus Opportunity
The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's request to CreateTO to identify lands in the Mount Dennis area that may be suitable for a post-secondary campus and to seek direction for CreateTO and City staff to engage in a collaborative exercise with a local post-secondary school to review the feasibility of a campus project in the Mount Dennis area, as part of a broader City-building initiative. Also, as directed by City Council, Economic Development and Culture reached out to Toronto based post-secondary institutions and the entity named in Confidential Attachment 1 ("the Entity"), has come forward identifying an interest in investigating the feasibility of a campus investment project in the Mount Dennis area, as part of its Campus Master Planning exercise that is currently underway. The feasibility exercise by the Entity and the necessary due diligence work by CreateTO and the City for this opportunity will determine whether a collaborative project involving a post-secondary investment in the Mount Dennis area may be possible. A campus project represents a strong opportunity for CreateTO to lead a potentially transformational City-building initiative that could deliver not only a campus/satellite campus but also wide-ranging social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits to the Mount Dennis area, and potentially other parts of the City where the City partners with the Entity on real estate solutions.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Recommends City Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the City Manager, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and other Divisions as needed, to engage and if required, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with representatives from the entity named in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO ("the Entity"), and to participate in a Campus Master Plan review exercise that includes the exploration of the feasibility of a post-secondary campus and City-building opportunity in the Mount Dennis area and potentially other areas of the City in relation to the Campus Master Plan review. 2. Recommends City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to update the Board of Directors of CreateTO in the third quarter of 2023 with the results of this work, next steps and recommendations. 3. Recommends City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO remain confidential until after the recommendations have been adopted by Council unless it has otherwise been made public. 4. Directed that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO remain confidential until after the recommendations have been adopted by Council unless it has otherwise been made public, and at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer. April 27, 2022 - Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO is now public and can be accessed under Background Information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Executive Officer of CreateTO recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of CreateTO recommend that City Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the City Manager, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and other Divisions as needed, to engage and if required, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with representatives from the entity named in Confidential Attachment 1 ("the Entity"), and to participate in a Campus Master Plan review exercise that includes the exploration of the feasibility of a post-secondary campus and City-building opportunity in the Mount Dennis area and potentially other areas of the City in relation to the Campus Master Plan review. 2. The Board of Directors of CreateTO recommend that City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to update the Board of Directors of CreateTO in the third quarter of 2023 with the results of this work, next steps and recommendations. 3. The Board of Directors of CreateTO recommend that City Council direct the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until after the recommendations have been adopted by Council unless it has otherwise been made public. 4. The Board of Directors of CreateTO direct the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until after the recommendations have been adopted by Council unless it has otherwise been made public, and at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
RA30.7referred
2022 Annual Performance Objectives - Chief Executive Officer
Summary from the report (March 17, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO: This report includes an outline of the performance objectives of the Chief Executive Officer for 2022 and compensation and HR matters.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Referred the item to the Chief Executive Officer to review and revise the annual objectives for 2022 based on the feedback from members in closed session, and report back to the Board at its May 17, 2022 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The CreateTO - Human Resources Committee recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors, CreateTO direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it deals with personal matters about an identifiable individual. Decision Advice and Other Information The CreateTO - Human Resources Committee: 1. Requested the Chief Executive Officer to work with the Chair of the CreateTO - Human Resources Committee to submit updated annual objectives for 2022, based on the feedback from Committee members in closed session, for consideration by the Board at its April 12, 2022 meeting. The CreateTO - Human Resources Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider the item as it pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual.
RA30.8amended
Staffing Matters - Fourth Quarter 2021 Update, Cost of Living and Initial First Quarter 2022 Update
Summary from the report (March 18, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO: This report includes an update on staffing matters, including a snapshot of CreateTO's human resources as at the end of the fourth quarter 2021, a recommendation to implement a cost of living adjustment for 2022, and an initial update on the first quarter of 2022.
The Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approved and directed the Chief Executive Officer to implement a one percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all CreateTO employees for the 2022 fiscal year. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO be made public after revisions have been made by the Chief Executive Officer, and the affected employees have been informed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The CreateTO - Human Resources Committee recommends the Board of Directors of CreateTO: 1. Approve and direct the Chief Executive Officer to implement a one percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all CreateTO employees for the 2022 fiscal year. 2. Direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 2022) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO be made public after the affected employees have been informed.