Item - 2023.EX3.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 29, 2023 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on March 21, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 29, 2023.
EX3.4 - City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the Relationship Framework of the City with the Toronto Parking Authority as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager, as amended by Part 2 below.
2. City Council amend Section 2.2, City Strategic Objectives in Providing the Services, in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager by adding the following new Part 9:
9. Supporting the City’s Housing Action Plan objectives by:
a. working in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to identify underutilized parking facilities and parking facilities within Protected Major Transit Station Areas for the purpose of redevelopment; and
b. supporting plans for redevelopment of parking facilities that prioritize the provision of new affordable housing.
3. City Council amend the City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager to add a new section 4.3:
4.3. The Toronto Parking Authority shall, in delivering this mandate, do everything practicable to assist the City to reach net-zero climate pollution by 2040, in a manner consistent with TransformTO.
4. City Council request the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority to report on the feasibility of providing parking discounts to veterans at their April 21, 2023 meeting.
5. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make technical changes to the Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority and any other changes as may be required to give effect to City Council's decisions.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-234830.pdf
Attachment 1 - City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-234831.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(March 20, 2023) Letter from Alison Stewart (EX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/comm/communicationfile-166481.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager to add a new section 4.3:
"4.3. The Toronto Parking Authority shall, in delivering this mandate, do everything practicable to assist the City to reach net-zero climate pollution by 2040, in a manner consistent with TransformTO."
That:
1. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority to report on the feasibility of providing parking discounts to veterans at their April 21, 2023 meeting.
EX3.4 - City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the Relationship Framework of the City with the Toronto Parking Authority as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager, as amended by Recommendation 2 below.
2. City Council amend Section 2.2, City Strategic Objectives in Providing the Services, in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager by adding the following new Part 9:
9. Supporting the City’s Housing Action Plan objectives by:
a. working in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to identify underutilized parking facilities and parking facilities within Protected Major Transit Station Areas for the purpose of redevelopment; and
b. supporting plans for redevelopment of parking facilities that prioritize the provision of new affordable housing.
3. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make technical changes to the Relationship Framework and any other changes as may be required to give effect to City Council's decisions.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to transmit the City's Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to City Council for approval.
A Relationship Framework is City Council's governing instrument used for setting out the specific mandate, delegations of authority, legislative framework, policy directions and accountability for City Agencies, and their relationship to the City of Toronto.
This Relationship Framework reflects the Toronto Parking Authority's mandate in Chapter 179 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Parking Authority, subsequent Council decisions pertaining to the Agency, and applicable policies and legislation.
The City Manager's report with the Relationship Framework was considered and received by the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority on May 27, 2022. It is now being submitted to City Council for approval.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-234830.pdf
Attachment 1 - City of Toronto Relationship Framework for the Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-234831.pdf
Communications
(March 20, 2023) Letter from Alison Stewart (EX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/comm/communicationfile-166481.pdf
Speakers
George Bell
Motions
That:
1. City Council amend Section 2.2, City Strategic Objectives in Providing the Services, in Attachment 1 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Manager by adding the following new Part 9:
9. Supporting the City’s Housing Action Plan objectives by:
a. working in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to identify underutilized parking facilities and parking facilities within Protected Major Transit Station Areas for the purpose of redevelopment; and
b. supporting plans for redevelopment of parking facilities that prioritize the provision of new affordable housing.