Item - 2024.MM14.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 6 and 7, 2024 without amendments.
MM14.11 - Supporting New Indigenous Affordable Rental Housing at 537 Broadview Avenue - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on February 6 and 7, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize up to 12 affordable rental units to be eligible for waivers of parkland dedication fees and development charge exemptions on the lands known as 537 Broadview Avenue, unless already paid or exempted by provincial legislation.
2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate, amend and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement), or amendments to existing Contribution Agreements, where applicable, with Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) to secure the financial assistance and to set out the terms of the development and the operation of the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Shelter Support Services, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-242796.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-242957.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM14.11. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM14.11 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.