Item - 2013.EX31.8

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on May 7, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Executive Committee on April 23, 2013 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 7, 2013.

EX31.8 - Port Lands Acceleration Initiative - Update

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Wards:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 30 - Toronto-Danforth, 32 - Beaches-East York

City Council Decision

City Council on May 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2013, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to amend the precinct planning boundaries for Cousins Quay and the Film Studio District consistent with Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2013) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B.

 

2.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to coordinate the South of Eastern Strategic Direction with the Port Lands Planning Framework.

 

3.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, to review existing Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) agreements and policies/practices for lands within the Film Studio District to:

 

a.         outline possible actions required to align these agreements and policies, including use permissions and terms with the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative;

 

b.         review of the practice that does not permit 'fee simple' ownership; and

 

c.         report to the July 3, 2013 Executive Committee meeting with recommendations.

Background Information (Committee)

(April 9, 2013) Report with Attachment 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B on Port Lands Acceleration Initiative - Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-57545.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(April 22, 2013) Letter from Christopher J. Williams, Partner, Aird & Berlis (EX.New.EX31.8.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-36488.pdf
(April 22, 2013) Letter from Robert G. Doumani, Partner, Aird & Berlis (EX.New.EX31.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-36489.pdf
(April 22, 2013) Letter from A. Milliken Heisey, Papazian Heisey Myers (EX.New.EX31.8.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-36492.pdf

EX31.8 - Port Lands Acceleration Initiative - Update

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 30 - Toronto-Danforth, 32 - Beaches-East York

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager responsible for the Waterfront Initiative, Waterfront Toronto and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to amend the precinct planning boundaries for Cousins Quay and the Film Studio District consistent with Attachment 1 of the report (April 9, 2013) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B.

 

2.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to coordinate the South of Eastern Strategic Direction with the Port Lands Planning Framework.

 

3.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager responsible for the Waterfront Initiative in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to review existing Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) agreements and policies/practices for lands within the Film Studio District to:

 

a.         outline possible actions required to align these agreements and policies, including use permissions and terms with the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative;

 

b.         review of the practice that does not permit 'fee simple' ownership; and

 

c.         report back to the July 3, 2013 Executive Committee meeting with recommendations.

Origin

(April 9, 2013) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B

Summary

This report provides an update on the status of the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative and includes recommendations that will provide further direction to staff.

 

The results of the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative (PLAI) were endorsed by City Council at its meeting on October 2, 3, and 4, 2012 with direction for staff from the City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to continue with the PLAI and complete additional work consistent with City Council's direction. Since October 2012, staff has been developing work plans to complete Phase 2 of the PLAI.

 

The recommendations within this report provide direction to staff on key issues that have been raised through the development of the work plans for Phase 2, including a request for staff to review agreements between the Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) and private interests for lands within the Film Studio District. Alignment of existing agreements with the PLAI is vital to delivering the desired revitalization outcomes.

 

It is anticipated that staff will provide a final report on the results of the Phase 2 work program in the Q1 2014.

Background Information

(April 9, 2013) Report with Attachment 1 from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B on Port Lands Acceleration Initiative - Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-57545.pdf

Communications

(April 22, 2013) Letter from Christopher J. Williams, Partner, Aird & Berlis (EX.New.EX31.8.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-36488.pdf
(April 22, 2013) Letter from Robert G. Doumani, Partner, Aird & Berlis (EX.New.EX31.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-36489.pdf
(April 22, 2013) Letter from A. Milliken Heisey, Papazian Heisey Myers (EX.New.EX31.8.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-36492.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council