Item - 2016.GM16.18

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on December 13, 2016 with amendments.
  • This item was considered by the Government Management Committee on November 14, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 13, 2016.

GM16.18 - 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York - New Lease for Toronto Employment and Social Services Office

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
8 - York West

City Council Decision

City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease (the "Lease") with 7506473 Canada Inc. (the "Landlord") as landlord, for 43,464 square feet of space at 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York (the "Premises") for a ten year term (the "Term") commencing December 1, 2017 and expiring on November 30, 2027, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City to enter into a sublease (the "Sublease") with the sub-tenant (the "Subtenant") set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer for a ten year term coterminous with the Term, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

3.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Lease and the Sublease, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notice and notices of termination, provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

4.  City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to explore the possibility of establishing a separate pedestrian walkway to the leased premises from Finch Avenue or as close as possible with the Landlord, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in order to create a more pedestrian-friendly walkway from the intersection of Jane and Finch.

 

5.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, following the commencement of the Term.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it pertains to a proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies or corporations and it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations. The confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer will be made public following the commencement of the Term.

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies or corporations and labour relations or employee negotiations

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer on 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York - New Lease for Toronto Employment and Social Services Office
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97784.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Sublease Particulars and Expanded Decision History

Motions (City Council)

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)

That City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to explore the possibility of establishing a separate pedestrian walkway to the leased premises from Finch Avenue or as close as possible with the Landlord, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in order to create a more pedestrian-friendly walkway from the intersection of Jane and Finch.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-14-2016 8:29 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - GM16.18 - Perruzza - motion 1
Total members that voted Yes: 33 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 11 Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

GM16.18 - 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York - New Lease for Toronto Employment and Social Services Office

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
8 - York West

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions and labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease (the "Lease") with 7506473 Canada Inc. (the "Landlord") as landlord, for 43,464 square feet of space at 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York (the "Premises") for a ten year term (the "Term") commencing December 1, 2017 and expiring on November 30, 2027, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City to enter into a sublease (the "Sublease") with the sub-tenant (the "Subtenant") set out in Confidential Attachment 1 attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer for a ten year term coterminous with the Term, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

3.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Lease and the Sublease, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notice and notices of termination, provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

4.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, following the commencement of the Term.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a lease with 7506473 Canada Inc., as landlord, for 43,434 square feet of space at 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York, for use by Toronto Employment and Social Services ("TESS") and a sublease with the subtenant described in Confidential Attachment 1 hereto for approximately 16,568 square feet of the Premises. The proposed lease is for a ten (10) year term, and the proposed sublease is for a ten (10) year coterminous term.

Background Information

(October 27, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer on 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York - New Lease for Toronto Employment and Social Services Office
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97784.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Sublease Particulars and Expanded Decision History

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)
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