Item - 2014.PG34.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 8, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Planning and Growth Management Committee on June 19, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 8, 2014.
PG34.11 - Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Phase 2 - Progress Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager Cluster B, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto, to initiate discussions with federal and provincial officials regarding one-third funding contributions to accelerate the design and construction of Port Lands flood protection and related infrastructure, and report back to City Council in the first half of 2015.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager Cluster B and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with Waterfront Toronto, to complete the development of the Port Lands Planning Framework, Port Lands and South of Eastern Transportation and Servicing Class EA Master Plan, Film Studio District and Cousins Quay/Villiers Island precinct plans, based on the Land Use Direction in Appendix 3 to the report (June 5, 2014) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B including any amendments recommended for the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan and implementing planning instruments such as Zoning By-laws or a Development Permit System, and report back to Planning and Growth Management Committee in the first half of 2015.
3. City Council direct that as part of the continuing Port Lands Planning Framework that the following be included in the requested report set out in Part 2 above:
a. projected parkland requirements for 40,000 new residents;
b. expanded parkland and greenspace opportunities be considered including the replacement of the full acreage lost from the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant Master Plan to the Toronto Transit Commission Leslie Barns;
c. report on a revised land use direction that expands the pastoral entrance to Tommy Thompson Park on the west side of Leslie from Commissioners Street to Unwin Avenue;
d. update on the request by Waterfront Toronto to straighten Unwin Avenue;
e. definition of the elements of a robust biodiversity framework for the Port Lands;
f. timetable for the completion of the Don Greenway south of the Ship Channel as a biological corridor between the natural areas of the Mouth of the Don and Lake Ontario Park and Tommy Thompson Park; and
g. guidelines for a zero net energy import with a zero waste export.
4. City Council direct City staff to conduct further consultations with film and TV studio operators about future needs and trends for additional studio space.
5. City Council request City Staff to consider the concerns raised by the film and TV industry by ensuring diversity and flexibility of land uses in the Film Studio District.
6. City Council authorize City staff and Waterfront Toronto to complete the revisions to the Lower Don Lands Class EA Infrastructure Master Plan Environmental Study Report and file the report in the public record, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environment Assessment process.
7. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager Cluster B and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with appropriate City divisions, to review relocation options for the 400 Commissioners Street Waste Transfer Station, within the context of the Solid Waste Long Term Waste Management Strategy, and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the first half of 2015.
8. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the implementation of the Port Lands Area Specific Development Charge By-law in the first quarter of 2015.
9. City Council confirm the Hearn as a Strategic Site as identified in the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative (PLAI).
10. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report in the first half of 2015 on the feasibility of Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as for sport, culture, or mixed-use social enterprise.
11. City Council request the Waterfront Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in cooperation with the local Ward Councillor, the emerging "Friends of the Hearn" community group, relevant stakeholders, and appropriate City divisions, to work to determine if a business case exists for the adaptive re-use of the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as a sport, culture, and mixed-use social enterprise.
12. City Council request Waterfront Toronto to review the draft Lake Ontario Park Master Plan as part of the ongoing Port Lands Planning Process with a clearer definition of the relationship between the Leslie Street Spit and Lake Ontario Park and the Don Greenway.
13. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary actions to give effect to Council's decision, including the execution of agreements and future Budget submissions.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70243.pdf
(June 5, 2014) Appendix 3 - Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction - Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70270.pdf
(June 5, 2014) Appendix 3 - Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction - Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70403.pdf
(June 5, 2014) Appendix 3 - Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction - Part 3
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70404.pdf
Presentation on Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Phase 2 - Progress Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70799.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-71277.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/comm/communicationfile-48266.pdf
(June 19, 2014) Letter from Paul Bronfman, Chairman, Pinewood Toronto Studios and Chairman/CEO of Comweb Group Inc. and William F. White International Inc. (PG.New.PG34.11.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/comm/communicationfile-48296.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-11-2014 4:43 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG34.11 - Adopt the item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 15 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, James Maloney, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz |
PG34.11 - Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Phase 2 - Progress Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager Cluster B, and the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto, to initiate discussions with federal and provincial officials regarding one-third funding contributions to accelerate the design and construction of Port Lands flood protection and related infrastructure, and report back to City Council in the first half of 2015;
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager Cluster B and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with Waterfront Toronto, to complete the development of the Port Lands Planning Framework, Port Lands and South of Eastern Transportation and Servicing Class EA Master Plan, Film Studio District and Cousins Quay/Villiers Island precinct plans, based on the Land Use Direction in Appendix 3 of the report (June 5, 2014) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B including any amendments recommended for the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan and implementing planning instruments such as Zoning By-laws or a Development Permit System, and report back to Planning and Growth Management Committee in the first half of 2015;
3. City Council direct that as part of the continuing Port Lands Planning Framework that the following be included in the requested report set out in Recommendation 2:
a. Projected parkland requirements for 40,000 new residents;
b. Expanded parkland and greenspace opportunities be considered including the replacement of the full acreage lost from the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant Master Plan to the TTC Leslie Barns;
c. Report on a revised land use direction that expands the pastoral entrance to Tommy Thompson Park on the west side of Leslie from Commissioners Street to Unwin Avenue;
d. Update on the request by Waterfront Toronto to straighten Unwin Avenue;
e. Definition of the elements of a robust biodiversity framework for the Port Lands;
f. Timetable for the completion of the Don Greenway south of the Ship Channel as a biological corridor between the natural areas of the Mouth of the Don and Lake Ontario Park and Tommy Thompson Park; and
g. Guidelines for a zero net energy import with a zero waste export.
4. City Council direct City staff to conduct further consultations with film and TV studio operators about future needs and trends for additional studio space;
5. City Council request City Staff to consider the concerns raised by the film and TV industry by ensuring diversity and flexibility of land uses in the Film Studio District;
6. City Council authorize City staff and Waterfront Toronto to complete the revisions to the Lower Don Lands Class EA Infrastructure Master Plan Environmental Study Report and file the report in the public record, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environment Assessment process;
7. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager Cluster B and the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with appropriate City divisions, to review relocation options for the 400 Commissioners Street Waste Transfer Station, within the context of the Solid Waste Long Term Waste Management Strategy, and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the first half of 2015;
8. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the implementation of the Port Lands Area Specific Development Charge By-law in the first quarter of 2015;
9. City Council confirm the Hearn as a Strategic Site as identified in the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative (PLAI);
10. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report in the first half of 2015 on the feasibility of Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as for sport, culture, or mixed-use social enterprise;
11. City Council request the Waterfront Secretariat and Economic Development and Culture, in cooperation with the local Ward Councillor, the emerging "Friends of the Hearn" community group, relevant stakeholders, and appropriate City divisions, work to determine if a business case exists for the adaptive re-use of the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as a sport, culture, and mixed-use social enterprise;
12. City Council request Waterfront Toronto to review the draft Lake Ontario Park Master Plan as part of the ongoing Port Lands Planning Process with a clearer definition of the relationship between the Leslie Street Spit and Lake Ontario Park and the Don Greenway; and
13. City Council request that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto, including the execution of agreements and future Budget submissions.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Growth Management Committee:
1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report directly to Council on a timetable for the opening to the Leslie Slip and completion of the Leslie Lookout, as part of the continuing Port Lands Planning Framework.
The Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and Director, Waterfront Secretariat gave a presentation to the Planning and Growth Management Committee.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to identify the progress achieved in 2013 and 2014 on the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative (PLAI), specifically with respect to flood protection, area planning, infrastructure cost estimation and funding. In addition, the report identifies next steps.
There are five major pieces of work that are either complete or well underway that will enable the redevelopment of the Port Lands, consistent with City Council direction for the PLAI:
1. The Don Mouth Flood Protection EA;
2. The Lower Don Lands Infrastructure EA;
3. The Port Lands and South of Eastern Transportation and Servicing EA;
4. The Port Lands Planning Framework; and
5. A funding and financing implementation plan.
The first major piece of work, the Don Mouth Flood Protection EA, has been submitted to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Ministry approval is anticipated by fall 2014. All that is needed is funding for implementation of the preferred option described in the EA.
Second, the Lower Don Lands Infrastructure EA (related to roads, bridges, transit, and other city-building infrastructure) has been completed in draft. The EA will be finalized by late summer 2014. As per the Class EA process, the EA document will need to be filed on the public record in fall 2014.
Third, the Port Lands and South of Eastern Transportation and Servicing EA will address roads, bridges, transit and other infrastructure in the rest of the Port Lands and lands to the north. The EA is underway and it will be completed in Q2 of 2015.
Fourth, the Port Lands Planning Framework will guide development in the Port Lands. The final Framework will be completed in Q2 of 2015. An interim report "Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction" is attached as Appendix 3. The Framework will inform three related precinct plans:
- The Film Studio District Precinct Plan (underway, to be completed in 2015);
- The Villiers Island/Cousins Quay Precinct Plan (underway, to be completed in 2015); and
- The Polson Quay Precinct Plan (to be initiated in 2015).
Waterfront Toronto has provided new cost estimates for the proposed PLAI flood protection works and related infrastructure projects. The estimates have been refined but they have not changed substantially since 2012. The estimate for flood protection is $470 M (as opposed to $450 M in 2012). The estimate for related infrastructure is $320 M (as opposed to $330 M in 2012).
Further refined cost estimates are forthcoming for servicing infrastructure (including transportation), as well as community services and facilities. A comprehensive package of infrastructure cost estimates will be included in the final report on the Port Lands Planning Framework in 2015, along with a recommended funding and financing strategy.
Fifth, with respect to funding and financing, the City's 2013 Development Charges By-law included rate increases related to the first ten years of Port Lands flood protection and related infrastructure projects. The background work for a relatively minor Area-Specific Development Charge By-Law has been initiated and staff are expected to report back on this in the first quarter of 2015.
Development Charge revenues will be an important contribution to the costs of flood protection and related infrastructure over time. Additional funding is needed to cover the non-DC shares and contributions will be pursued from area landowners. These contributions could also help deal with up-front investment requirements. However, funding contributions will also be needed from government and there is a need to initiate discussions with the federal and provincial governments on each contributing a one-third share of approximately $800 M in total flood protection and related infrastructure costs (approximately $270 M each).
The Port Lands Land Planning Framework concludes that the Commissioners Street Waste Transfer Station should be relocated to facilitate redevelopment in the Film Studio District. This conclusion should be reviewed by staff of Solid Waste Management Services, within the context of the larger Solid Waste Long Term Waste Management Strategy that is now underway.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70243.pdf
(June 5, 2014) Appendix 3 - Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction - Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70270.pdf
(June 5, 2014) Appendix 3 - Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction - Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70403.pdf
(June 5, 2014) Appendix 3 - Port Lands Planning Framework: Land Use Direction - Part 3
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70404.pdf
Presentation on Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Phase 2 - Progress Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-70799.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/comm/communicationfile-48266.pdf
(June 19, 2014) Letter from Paul Bronfman, Chairman, Pinewood Toronto Studios and Chairman/CEO of Comweb Group Inc. and William F. White International Inc. (PG.New.PG34.11.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pg/comm/communicationfile-48296.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Motions
That:
1. City Council confirm the Hearn as a Strategic Site as identified in the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative (PLAI).
2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, report in the first half of 2015 on the feasibility of Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as for sport, culture, or mixed-use social enterprise.
3. City Council request the Waterfront Secretariat and Economic Development and Culture, in cooperation with the local Ward Councillor, the emerging "Friends of the Hearn" community group, relevant stakeholders, and appropriate City divisions, work to determine if a business case exists for the adaptive re-use of the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station as a sport, culture, and mixed-use social enterprise.
4. City Council direct that as part of the continuing Port Lands Planning Framework that the following be included in the report in early 2015:
a. Projected parkland requirements for 40,000 new residents;
b. Expanded parkland and greenspace opportunities be considered including the replacement of the full acreage lost from the Ashbridges Bay Sewage Treatment Plant Master Plan to the TTC Leslie Barns;
c. Report on a revised land use direction that expands the pastoral entrance to Tommy Thompson Park on the west side of Leslie from Commissioners Street to Unwin Avenue;
d. Update on the request by Waterfront Toronto to straighten Unwin Avenue;
e. Definition of the elements of a robust biodiversity framework for the Port Lands;
f. Timetable for the completion of the Don Greenway south of the Ship Channel as a biological corridor between the natural areas of the Mouth of the Don and Lake Ontario Park and Tommy Thompson Park; and
g. Guidelines for a zero net energy import with a zero waste export.
5. The Planning and Growth Management Committee request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report directly to Council on a timetable for the opening to the Leslie Slip and completion of the Leslie Lookout, as part of the continuing Port Lands Planning Framework.
6. City Council request Waterfront Toronto to review the draft Lake Ontario Park Master Plan as part of the ongoing Port Lands Planning Process with a clearer definition of the relationship between the Leslie Street Spit and Lake Ontario Park and the Don Greenway.
That City Staff conduct further consultations with film and TV studio operators about future needs and trends for additional studio space.
That City Staff consider the concerns raised by the film and TV industry by ensuring diversity and flexibility of land uses in the Film Studio District.