Item - 2023.CC11.18
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 11, 2023 without amendments.
CC11.18 - Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Five Deferred Employment Area Conversion Requests - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council declare that the Municipal Comprehensive Review is concluded, except as it pertains to the following parcels of land:
a. 388 Carlaw Avenue and 10 Dickens Street;
b. Conversion Request 114 for 301 Rockcliffe Boulevard; and
c. Conversion Request 070 for 825 Don Mills Road;
2. If City Council did not adopt Official Plan Amendment 683 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in Item PH6.3 (conversion request for East Harbour lands), then City Council declare the following parcels of land be added to the list in Part 1 of City Council's decision:
a. Conversion Request 041 for 21 Don Roadway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375 and 385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour lands).
3. City Council further defer consideration of Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning direct staff to report directly to the November 8, 9 and 10, 2023 meeting of City Council with a final recommendation.
4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider how 2444 Finch Avenue West and 4 Milvan Drive may be incorporated into an Official Plan Amendment respecting Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2024.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
On October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council referred Item PH6.3 to the Planning and Housing Committee.
In referring the item, City Council has not yet made a decision on Official Plan Amendment 683 as set out in Part 2 of Council's Decision on the Item:
2. If City Council does not adopt Official Plan Amendment 683 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in Item PH6.3 (conversion request for East Harbour lands), then City Council declare the following parcels of land be added to the list in Part 1 of City Council's decision:
a. Conversion Request 041 for 21 Don Roadway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375 and 385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour lands).
Item PH6.3 will be considered by the Planning and Housing Committee at its October 26, 2023 meeting as Item PH7.10.
October 26, 2023
The Planning and Housing Committee deferred consideration of Item PH7.10 and directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to a future meeting of Planning and Housing Committee on Conversion Request 041 respecting the lands known in 2022 as 21 Don Valley Parkway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375-385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour) so that this final report on the employment area conversion is considered by City Council at the same time as the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities Report, and that no further notice of special public meeting is required for the East Harbour conversion final report.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239731.pdf
Attachment 1: Final Assessments and Recommendations to Convert Land Designated Employment Areas
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239714.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion by Councillor Morley
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239855.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion by Councillor Pasternak
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239925.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion a by Councillor Perruzza
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239942.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion b by Councillor Perruzza
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239926.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172548.pdf
(October 6, 2023) Letter from Colleen Musalem, Chief Financial Officer, Cana-Datum Moulds Ltd. (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172564.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Craig McLuckie, President, Toronto Industry Network (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172654.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Les Veszlenyi and Angela Barnes, Co-Chairs, Mimico Lakeshore Community Network (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172656.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Gerry Vandergrift, The Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172660.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Al Brezina, Executive Director, South Etobicoke Industrial Employers’ Association (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172662.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Andria Babbington, President, Toronto and York Region Labour Council (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172696.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Craig Germain, Chief Operating Officer, XTL Transport Inc (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172716.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Craig Germain, Chief Operating Officer, XTL Transport Inc (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172717.pdf
(June 27, 2023) Letter from O’Neil Taylor, Quality Assurance Manager, Steam Whistle (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172734.pdf
Motions (City Council)
1. That City Council amend the Official Plan in accordance with Attachment 1 to this motion as follows:
a. converting the lands known in 2022 as 340-364 Evans Avenue and 12-16 Arnold Street from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas by removing the lands from Official Plan Map 2, Urban Structure;
b. re-designating the lands from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas; and
c. adding Site and Area Specific Policy 858.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to seek approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Official Plan Amendment, under Section 26 of the Planning Act.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the Official Plan Amendment conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under Subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act.
5. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing review the Official Plan Amendment under the current Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020 in effect.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-12-2023 4:27 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC11.18 - Morley - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan in accordance with Attachment 1 to this motion as follows:
a. converting the lands known in 2022 as 3710 Chesswood Drive from General Employment Areas to Regeneration Areas by removing the lands from Official Plan Map 2, Urban Structure;
b. re-designating the lands from General Employment Areas to Regeneration Areas; and
c. adding Site and Area Specific Policy 857 to Chapter 7.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of the Official Plan Amendment, under Section 26 of the Planning Act.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the Official Plan Amendment conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act.
5. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to review the Official Plan Amendment under the current in effect Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-12-2023 4:29 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC11.18 - Pasternak - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 9 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 15 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan in accordance with Attachment 1 to this motion as follows:
a. Adding Site and Area Specific Policy 857 to Chapter 7.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of the Official Plan Amendment under Section 26 of the Planning Act.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the Official Plan Amendment conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act.
5. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to review the Official Plan Amendment under the current in effect Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-12-2023 4:30 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC11.18 - Perruzza - motion 3b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Michael Thompson |
That City Council delete Recommendation 3 of the report (October 3, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Recommendation to be deleted:
3. City Council further defer consideration of Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division direct staff to report directly to the November 8 to 10, 2023 meeting of City Council with a final recommendation.
and, adopt instead the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan in accordance with Attachment 1 to this motion as follows:
a. converting the lands known in 2022 as 2450 Finch Avenue West from General Employment Areas to Regeneration Areas by removing the lands from Official Plan Map 2, Urban Structure;
b. re-designating these lands from General Employment Areas to Regeneration Areas; and
c. adding Site and Area Specific Policy 866.
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-12-2023 4:26 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC11.18 - Perruzza - motion 3a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 8 | Members that voted Yes are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 16 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Michael Thompson |