Minutes Confirmed on October 27, 2020

CALL TO ORDER: 9:42 a.m.

Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order.

The meeting opened with O Canada.

September 30, 2020

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:

The Right Honourable John Turner

Kathryn Anderson

Ryan Ayukawa

Wilma Chan

Antonio Salvatore Cugliari

Duncan Blair Gibson

Lilian Jardeen

Emily McIntosh

Cathy Sheridan

Mohamed-Aslim Zafis

Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.  Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council.

Members, this is our first meeting back in the Chamber.  Although Civic Buildings, including City Hall are currently closed to the public, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube.  I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning.

We have some Members participating in today's meeting in person and others are participating electronically.

Staff will also be available to answer questions and will appear on the meeting console as needed.

For those Members attending the meeting in person, I want to remind you that we must follow safety protocols in the meeting. The Clerk has placed some important reminders on your desks.  I expect everyone to adhere to these rules today.

October 1, 2020

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:

Kathryn Anderson

Salome Bey

October 2, 2020

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:

Alexander (Danny) McIntyre

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on July 28 and 29, 2020.

Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 received the following petition for information:

1.  Petition requesting that the installation of sidewalks on either side of South Kingslea Drive and on the other side streets in the greater Sunnylea area be stopped, submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the names of approximately 62 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2020.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, announced that today, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day in which Canada remembers the victims from the Indigenous community who went through the Indian residential school system.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of the life and accomplishments of former Prime Minister John Turner who had passed away.  

Councillor Ford, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of the passing of Mohamed-Aslim Zafis and on behalf of City Council, sent condolences to his family and friends.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged the retirement of Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk.  Mayor Tory spoke of Ms. Watkiss' remarkable and distinguished career and noted that she played a vital role in leading the modernization of City government. Mayor Tory further noted that Ms. Watkiss served her role at the City of Toronto admirably, capably and consistently, and has earned the respect of not only of those in the City of Toronto, but those across the country.   Mayor Tory remarked that under Ms. Watkiss' leadership, the City carried out a successful 2018 Election during extraordinary times, which was a herculean accomplishment and further illustrated her support of civic democracy. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, expressed respect, gratitude and affection, and thanked Ms. Watkiss for her service to the City of Toronto.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Ulli S. Watkiss for her assistance and support in the City Council meetings for the past 10 years, and remarked that Ms. Watkiss would be missed. 

Ulli S. Watkiss addressed City Council and said that it had been an honour and a privilege to serve as City Clerk in the City of Toronto.  Ms. Watkiss spoke of the role of the City Clerk in municipal government: to get the government elected, to make it function effectively and to make information available.  Ulli S. Watkiss spoke to the democratic principles of transparency, accessibility, fairness and openness and thanked Members of Council for giving her their trust and the independence to fulfill her role as City Clerk in Toronto.  Ms. Watkiss noted that she has worked closely with Members of Council over the years, especially the Speaker. Ms. Watkiss thanked the Speaker for her support over the past 10 years and presented the Speaker with flowers. Ms. Watkiss also expressed her pride in where the Clerk's Office has come from, where it is headed in the future, and in all of her staff.  Ms. Watkiss told Members of Council that they are in extremely good hands and that each one of her staff would go the extra mile to assist Members, and asked Members to give them their support.  Ms. Watkiss thanked the past and present Senior Leadership for their support. In closing, Ms. Watkiss stated that she will miss everyone, particularly her staff and hoped that things would return to some normalcy soon. 

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged that this is the first meeting of City Council in the Chamber since facing the COVID-19 pandemic.  Mayor Tory thanked City staff for maintaining City services during the pandemic.  Mayor Tory advised that the City remains united in the fight against COVID-19 and will continue to work to flatten the curve.  Mayor Tory thanked Prime Minister Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland, Premier Ford and Finance Minister Phillips for being responsive in protecting the interests of the City of Toronto, and Mayor Tory thanked the people of Toronto for their continued efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of Salome Bey and her accomplishments during her life time.  Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, expressed condolences on her passing and stated that Canada's First Lady of the Blues would be missed.

Councillor Wong-Tam, during the morning session of the meeting acknowledged Katherine Anderson's accomplishment in protecting heritage structures in the City of Toronto.  Councillor Wong-Tam spoke of Ms. Anderson's life, her work as an architectural historian and her dedication to public service and expressed condolences on her passing.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, introduced Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation.  Mr. Lambe presented Mayor Tory with the Champion of Trees Award to recognize the City for its leadership and commitment to advancing urban forestry through various initiatives. Mayor Tory thanked Mr. Lambe and the Foundation for the award.

Councillor Lai, during the afternoon session of the meeting, sent best wishes to Toronto's Asian community on the celebration of the Mid Autumn Festival.

September 30, 2020:

City Council adopted the September 30, 2020 Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent.

October 1, 2020:

City Council adopted the October 1, 2020 Order Paper.

October 2, 2020:

City Council adopted the October 2, 2020 Order Paper.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, received Administrative Inquiry IA24.1 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre regarding Alternative Parking for 50 Wilson Heights and Answer 24.1a from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for information.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, referred Administrative Inquiry IA24.2 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre regarding Drone Safety in the City of Toronto and Answer 24.2a from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to the Executive Committee for consideration.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, referred Administrative Inquiry IA24.3 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre regarding CD6.6 TO Prosperity - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy and Answer 24.3a from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration  to the Executive Committee for consideration.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consider future work on the development of a mixed waste processing facility, with or without a thermal treatment process, where the overarching goals are maximizing resource recovery through reduce, reuse, recycle, energy recovery then residual disposal, minimizing the dependence on long term landfill use all while ensuring the financial sustainability of the Solid Waste Management Services program.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than the end of 2023 with a business case, including a triple bottom line analysis (environment, social and financial) and a utility rate impact assessment on the mixed waste processing of waste with and without thermal processing compared to increased reduction and diversion and traditional landfilling.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to pursue potentially applicable Federal Government, Provincial Government, and non-profit organization funding opportunities to assist in implementing Parts 1 and 2 above and to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements to receive any available funding in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, deferred consideration of Item SC12.4 to the October 27 and 28, 2020, meeting of City Council.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands generally fronting Queen Street West between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment 445, in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (September 29, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and other appropriate City Divisions, to initiate a review of the Queen Street West right-of-way located generally between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue, including consultation, and develop recommendations to improve the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit along the West Queen Street West corridor.

4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to prepare necessary Zoning By-law Amendments to implement Official Plan Amendment 445, having regard for Heritage Conservation District Plans under development, and existing site-specific zoning permissions.

5. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend and support the recommended Official Plan Amendment should the Official Plan Amendment be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council establish a Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee, in accordance with the Terms of Reference in Attachment 3 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager, for the term ending November 14, 2022 or until their mandate is completed within the 2018 to 2022 term.

2.  City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Clerk, to research and establish a fair compensation or honourarium program for the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee members and other comparable advisory bodies, and to report back with recommendations to establish such a program through the 2021 Budget Process.

3.  City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report back to the November 25 and 26, 2020 meeting of City Council on:

a. those areas of accountability currently not being overseen by either the Ontario Civilian Police Commission nor the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, in consultation with the Toronto Ombudsman and a coalition of independent NGOs — such as the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Black Legal Action Clinic (funded by Legal Aid Ontario), and the Criminal Lawyers Association of Ontario; and

 b. information from the City Solicitor disclosing the specific feedback from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director and the Special Investigations Unit on the question of whether all areas of police accountability relevant to Toronto Police Service are being exhausted by those agencies.

4.  City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2021 on the recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on the Heather McWilliam case, the remedies outlined, and progress in implementation.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager to undertake Round 1 of the Dundas Street consultation and communications plan as described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2020) from the City Manager.

2. City Council direct the City Manager, as part of the public consultation process for Dundas Street, to consider specific outreach to people with disabilities and disability organizations.

3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2021 on the consultation findings and recommendations relating to:
 

a. a preferred option for responding to the petition to rename Dundas Street and, by extension, addressing other civic assets with the Dundas name;
 

b. a work plan with estimated costs to implement Part 3.a. above;
 

c. revisions to the City's commemorative policies and programs, including the Property Naming Policy, the Street Naming Policy, and the Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy, and programs relating to civic honours, awards, and tributes; and
 

d. an overall commemorative framework for the City, including guiding principles for naming/renaming and other forms of recognition, developed in consultation with City divisions, agencies, and corporations.

4. City Council direct the City Manager, as part of the review of the City’s overall framework for commemorative policies, to create a selected list of disability accessibility champions, with input from people with disabilities and disability organizations, for consideration when renaming City streets and other public assets.

5. City Council direct that no new applications to name or rename streets or other civic properties (including parks) or requests to remove City monuments received on or after October 1, 2020 be considered until the review of policies and programs has been completed; this direction to apply to those agencies which are City boards under the City of Toronto Act, while the Board of Health, Police Services Board and Public Library Board are requested to comply with this direction.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to finalize negotiations, enter into and execute a Master Agreement with Metrolinx for the Metrolinx GO Expansion Program based on the principles identified in the report (September 9, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and to enter into any such ancillary or related agreements, amendments, and renewals as may be necessary, all on such other terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and any other relevant official, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 
2. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate to oversee the management and implementation of the GO Expansion Master Agreement including, without limitation, providing all necessary consents, approving assignments, and enforcement of warranties, but excluding property rights that have been delegated pursuant to Section 213 of the Municipal Code.

3. City Council direct the City Manager to develop a Community Benefits Framework and Program, in consultation with community-oriented stakeholder groups, as a part of the Metrolinx-City of Toronto Master Agreement for the GO expansion and to ensure that it prioritizes, wherever possible, local procurement and the local creation of jobs and apprentice opportunities for youth and at-risk youth, utilizing an equity and gender equity lens and City Council direct that, prior to any Community Benefits Agreement, the City Manager report on the existing Community Benefits Agreement with Metrolinx on Eglinton,  how well it is being implemented and any matters that can be highlighted for future agreements.

 
4. City Council consent to the binding dispute resolution process in the Master Agreement described in Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to deal with disputes involving the allocation of costs between the parties in respect of City infrastructure.

 
5. City Council with respect to any Metrolinx transit project under the GO Expansion Program:
 

a. authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate to identify and approve the inclusion of enhancements to City infrastructure in or near work being done for or near the transit project, as well as investigative, planning and design studies considered necessary for City infrastructure and services in the vicinity of the transit projects ("Additional Infrastructure") which Metrolinx's contractor will be asked to construct as part of GO Expansion project procurements, subject to the following conditions:
 

i. the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate, in consultation with the applicable Division Head is of the view that the price provided by Metrolinx, as may be reviewed by an independent reviewer, for the Additional Infrastructure is fair and reasonable; and
 

ii. the funding for the cost of the Additional Infrastructure is or will be available in the year required, within an approved capital budget;
 

b. authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to obtain and pay for estimates and pre-estimates for Additional Infrastructure from Metrolinx and/or Metrolinx's contractor;
 

c. authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to negotiate, enter into and execute Municipal Infrastructure Agreements with Metrolinx for Additional Infrastructure, including any amendments; and
 

d. notwithstanding City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve budget adjustments, provided that sufficient funds are available, and:
 

i. reallocate funds between capital projects or sub-projects in an amount not more than $3 million; and
 

ii. report any exercise of this delegated authority to the Budget Committee at the first opportunity.

 
6. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate to negotiate, enter into and execute agreements with Metrolinx and any other party, including amendments and renewals for new utility crossing, level crossings and grade separations, including terms related to cost-sharing for both construction and on-going maintenance.

7. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services or designate to request Metrolinx to provide an update and timelines on the closure of Poplar Road at the rail crossing on the Lakeshore East Line and that the Poplar Road rail crossing be added to the grade separation list for the Lakeshore East Line. 

8. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into, and execute agreements, as may be required, with Metrolinx, for the acquisition and disposition of necessary real estate interests required in connection with the West Toronto Railpath, including transactions that may not reflect fair market value, subject to the funding for the cost of the real estate interests being available within an approved capital budget, and on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; in the event the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management is unable to negotiate an acceptable agreement to acquire the sufficient real estate interests from Metrolinx required to construct and operate the West Toronto Railpath Extension, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will require further City Council authorization before entering into any land rights agreements in favour of Metrolinx for the GO Expansion Program along the West Toronto Railpath.

9. City Council delegate to City Officials approval authority pertaining to expropriations for transit related purposes where the City is the property owner or has an interest in the property being expropriated, as outlined in Attachment 3 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and that Appendix A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property be amended to reflect this delegation.

10. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to advise Metrolinx that the City strongly recommends that Metrolinx undertake a study, in consultation with the City, General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority which considers the possible impacts of this proposed facility on the Don Valley Park and the implications for the City's Ravine Strategy, and a full range of alternative solutions and locations for the Don Valley Layover Facility Metrolinx is proposing as a part of its GO Expansion project; and to report  back to the Executive Committee at its meeting on November 18, 2020 on the outcome of this request.
 

11. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, if Metrolinx does not agree to the request in Part a above, to conduct a study, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation on the possible impacts of this proposed facility on the Don Valley Park and the implications for the City's Ravine Strategy, and a full range of alternative solutions and locations for the Don Valley Layover Facility Metrolinx is proposing as a part of its GO Expansion project; and include, as a part of developing that report, stakeholder and public consultations.
 

12. City Council direct the City Manager to provide an update on Parts 10 and 11 above to the Executive Committee at its meeting on November 18, 2020.
 

13. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to update local City Councillors directly on the status and impacts of GO Expansion impacting their wards.
 

14. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to review the proposed plans for Metrolinx's layover facility and to report back to the Executive Committee at its meeting on November 18, 2020 on all the expected uses of that facility and its impacts on the natural environment in and recreation uses of the Don Valley.

15. City Council request the City Manager to provide quarterly progress updates on the Metrolinx GO Expansion Program to the Executive Committee.

 
16. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary Bill(s) to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, to give effect to City Council's decision.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to advance the priority of the Sheppard Subway extension in light of approved transit-related densities.

2.  City Council approve temporary staff positions required to support the Subway Program, wholly funded by Metrolinx at a net-zero cost to the City in 2020 and 2021 for the following City Divisions:

a. Corporate Real Estate Management: $1,112,103 gross and $0 net and 5 positions (5 positions 2020);

 
b. Engineering and Construction Services: $1,838,944 gross and $0 net and 9 positions (4 positions 2020, 5 positions 2021);

 
c. Legal Services: $1,518,090 gross and $0 net and 5 positions (5 positions 2020);

 
d. Parks, Forestry and Recreation: $930,259 gross and $0 net and 5 positions (4 positions 2020, 1 position 2021);

 
e. Toronto Building: $1,953,580 gross and $0 net and 10 positions (10 positions 2020);

 
f. Toronto Paramedic Services: $229,139 gross and $0 net and 1 position (1 position 2020);

 
g. Toronto Water: $3,837,926 gross and $0 net and 21 positions (5 positions 2020,16 positions 2021); and

 
h. Transportation Services: $2,898,384 gross and $0 net and 14 positions (12 positions 2020, 2 positions 2021).

 
3. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute a Subway Program Resource Agreement between the City and Metrolinx to have Metrolinx fund temporary staff positions in support of the Subway Program for the period from 2020 to 2025 and renewable in subsequent years through agreements with Metrolinx, subject to the following terms:

a. funds for 2020 and 2021 will align with those described in Part 1 above; and

 
b. funds for subsequent years will be determined based on annual reviews of resource requirements for the Subway Program. 

4. City Council request the City Manager to review Parts 19 to 22 of Item EX9.1 headed "Toronto-Ontario Transit Update" adopted by City Council at its meeting of October 29 and 30, 2019 and to report back on those Parts to the November 18, 2020 meeting of the Executive Committee and to specifically address:

a. impacts on, both during construction and post-construction, on Jimmie Simpson Park and Recreation Centre and the seven other nearby parks;

 
b. the results of the study requested in Part 21 of Item EX9.1 on the impact on road operations of the proposed changes to the railway corridor to accommodate GO Expansion and Ontario Line, specifically the rail bridges at Eastern Avenue, Queen Street East, Dundas Street East, Logan Avenue, Carlaw Avenue and Gerrard Street in order to safely service six new tracks and Metrolinx's response to that study;
 

c. potential risks and safety challenges of urban transit vehicles, like Toronto Transit Commission subway trains, running adjacent to heavy rail on railway lines and including:

1. an analysis of the crashworthiness of the technology proposed for the Ontario Line;

2. verification that Metrolinx is consulting with the Canadian Transportation Safety Board on the safety of running Ontario Line subway cars directly beside heavy rail cars in the GO corridor; and

3. advice provided by the Canadian Transportation Safety Board on the safety of Ontario Line subway cars running alongside heavy rail cars in the GO corridor; and
 

d.  other information requested by City Council, specifically impacts on local business during construction,  proximity of tracks to buildings and houses both for construction purposes and for operations, impact on maintenance of supportive housing for construction and for operations as well as all other matters raised in those Council decisions.

5. City Council request the City Manager to report to the November 18, 2020 meeting of the Executive Committee on:

a.  the price comparison of constructing the Ontario Line above ground as compared to underground from Don River to Gerrard;

b. the price comparison of constructing the Eglinton West LRT underground as compared to above ground as originally planned; and

c. a comparison of the width of the railway track bed corridor where the Ontario Line is proposed to run aboveground from Don River to Gerrard and right-of-way width of Eglinton West where the LRT extension is proposed and a description of the adjacent built forms for each.

6.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with Metrolinx, to report back to the Executive Committee on the public consultation plan and process going forward for the Ontario line, including on matters of noise mitigation.

7.  City Council forward the Item to the Toronto Transit Commission Board for its information.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute the Design and Construction Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, based on the major terms outlined in Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute amendments to the Funding Agreement for Union Station Enhancement, Package 1 to permit the addition of funding for two (2) full-time City staff to perform the scope of services outlined in Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, conditional upon full funding being provided by Metrolinx, and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to approve and execute any necessary easements, operating agreements and/or amendments to the existing reciprocal rights agreement between the City and Metrolinx that are required as a result of Metrolinx's expropriation of property at Union Station and construction of Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize an amendment to the existing retainer agreement with Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (Purchase Order number 6025203) for property matters at Union Station in connection with the Union Station Revitalization Project, to include the provision of legal advice and expertise for any necessary easements, operating agreements and/or amendments to the existing reciprocal rights agreement between the City and Metrolinx related to Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1.

5. City Council authorize an amendment to the existing retainer agreement with Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (Purchase Order number 6048193) for property matters in connection with Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1, in the additional amount of up to $35,000 (net of all applicable taxes) to provide legal advice and expertise to complete the proposed sale to Metrolinx of the elevator shafts connecting to Union Station Platform 20/21, and to provide legal services on property matters related to the finalization of the Design and Construction Agreement, increasing the current contract value form $580,000 (net of all applicable taxes) to $615,000 (net of all applicable taxes).

6. City Council authorize an amendment to the existing retainer agreement with Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Purchase Order number 6049837) for construction matters in connection with Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1, in the additional amount of up to $90,000 (net of all applicable taxes) to provide legal advice and expertise to complete the execution of the Design and Construction Agreement, increasing the current contract value from $530,000 (net of all applicable taxes) to $620,000 (net of all applicable taxes).

7. City Council amend the 2020 - 2029 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management to increase total project cost and cash flow funding by $0.329 million in 2020, $0.514 million in 2021, $0.368 million in 2022, $0.372 million in 2023, and $0.526 million in 2024 for "Union Station Enhancement Project" (CCA913-01), from $1.250 million to $3.359 million, for additional resources for Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1, conditional upon full funding being provided by Metrolinx, with the exception of $0.125 million in 2020, to be funded within the existing Corporate Real Estate Management Council Approved 2020 Capital Budget to cover external legal costs to complete the proposed sale to Metrolinx of the elevator shafts connecting to Platform 20/21 and finalize the Design and Construction Agreement following the expropriation of City-owned lands.

8. City Council increase the 2020 Approved Operating Budget and Complement for Corporate Real Estate Management by 2.0 temporary positions and $0.104 million gross, $0 net for necessary project management resources, conditional upon full funding being provided by Metrolinx.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the hosting of the 2023 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference and Trade Show and City Council direct the City Manager to negotiate and execute any required agreements with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the use of the 'Corporate Conference Reserve' for the purposes of hosting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show.

3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the costs and the City's required financial contributions for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show once the format of the conference is known and as part of a future budget process.

4. City Council request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors, in consultation with recent host cities, to review the scope and cost of the annual conference to host cities to identify possible expenditure reductions and significant increases to the revenue generation capacity of the conference including through additional sponsorship sales with the goal of reducing any host city's net contribution, in recognition of the impact of the fiscal pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Clerk to meet the pre-conditions required under Regulation 310/16 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for Ranked Ballot Elections and to report back to City Council by the end of 2023 on the outcome of meeting these requirements well in advance of the 2026 General Election in order that City Council may consider adopting a By-law requiring a Ranked Ballot Election in 2026.

2. City Council request the City Clerk to report in detail in 2023 on the full measures proposed to ensure that second language speakers are not at any disadvantage in any way with the possible introduction of ranked ballot voting.

3. City Council request the City Clerk to evaluate alternative voting methods used in other jurisdictions that may provide electors with additional options during a pandemic and to report back to City Council by May 1, 2021 as required.

4. City Council request the City Clerk to include in the May 2021 report, measures that can be undertaken to increase municipal election spending limits in areas of the City with historically low elector numbers and low voter numbers.

5. City Council request the City Clerk to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2021 on the number of polls in each ward for municipal elections as compared to federal and provincial elections.

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Clerk, to report to Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of the second quarter of 2021 on the outcome of a review of the City's current election sign rules, such review to include:

a. enforcement data from the 2018 election;

b. a stakeholder engagement process, including with Council Members, to identify any issues;

c. addressing election signs that are unlawfully displayed on public property; and

d. any recommended by-law amendments to address outstanding or newly-identified issues.

7.  City Council request the City Clerk to provide regular updates to the Executive Committee on the procurement process to acquire new equipment for future elections.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide on-going operating funding to the Toronto Transit Commission on an urgent and on-going basis.

2. City Council approve the budget adjustments and any associated complement changes detailed in Appendix D to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the Approved 2020 Operating Budget, such adjustments to have no impact on the Approved 2020 Net Operating Budget of the City.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the Approved 2020-2029 Capital Budget and Plan as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer that result in no incremental impact on debt financing.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council consent to the amendment of the terms and conditions to the nine Financing Agreements substantially in the manner described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2020)  from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer together with such changes to the agreements or other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct that funding released from the Secured Properties Capex and the 4 percent Capex Reserve be used to satisfy Toronto Community Housing Corporation's capital repair co-investment obligations under its National Housing Co-investment Program Credit Agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing and to achieve the goals of its Ten Year (2019 – 2028) Capital Financing Plan as it may be amended from time to time.  

3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer or designate to execute on behalf of the City as shareholder and guarantor:

a. City consent to the amended terms and conditions of the Financing Agreements (Amending Agreements) described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

b. confirmation that the City acknowledges, ratifies, confirms and agrees that the Guarantees continue in full force and effect and that the City continues to be bound by all of the provisions of the Guarantees notwithstanding the amending terms and conditions on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer or delegate and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

4. City Council deem the guarantees to be in the interests of the City.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer or designate to execute and deliver such other notices, consents, authorizations, approvals and agreements or amendments to existing agreements on behalf of the City as service manager, shareholder or guarantor in order to facilitate City Council's decision.

6 .City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to:

a. provide such Service Manager consents under the Housing Services Act, 2011, as are necessary to authorize any required amendments to the mortgage security provided to Infrastructure Ontario to secure all of the foregoing loans;

b. request all necessary third party waivers, consents or other authorizations which the Service Manager is required to seek in connection with the transactions as described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

c. provide the necessary notice to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing pursuant to Section 163 of the Housing Services Act, 2011.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Build Toronto by:

a. receiving the "CreateTO 2019 Annual Report", and the "Build Toronto 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

b. appointing KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Build Toronto for fiscal year 2020, and authorizing the Board of Directors of Build Toronto to fix the remuneration of the Auditor.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the "Build Toronto 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

3. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Build Toronto Corporation, in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capitals Budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Casa Loma Corporation by:

a. receiving the "Casa Loma Corporation 2019 Annual Report", and the "Casa Loma Corporation 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachment 1 and 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

b. appointing Welch LLP Chartered Accountants as the Auditor of Casa Loma Corporation for fiscal year 2020 until close of the next annual general meeting or until a successor is appointed, and authorizing the Board of Directors of Casa Loma Corporation to fix the remuneration of the Auditor.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the "Casa Loma Corporation 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

3. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Casa Loma Corporation, in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capital Budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Lakeshore Arena Corporation by:

a. receiving the "Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2019 Annual Report", and the "Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachment 1 and 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

b. appointing Welch LLP Chartered Accountants as the Auditor of Lakeshore Arena Corporation for fiscal year 2020, and authorizing the Board of Directors of Lakeshore Arena Corporation to fix the remuneration of the Auditor; and

c. receiving the "Lakeshore Arena Corporation Executive Compensation Disclosure 2019", forming Attachment 3 to the report  (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the "Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachment 2 to the report  (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

3. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Lakeshore Arena Corporation, in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capital budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat the portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (September 9, 2020) report from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and:

a. receive the Letter to the Shareholder from the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Chair of the Board of Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer dated June 2, 2020 transmitting the Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2019 Annual Report and additional information, forming Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2020) report from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

b. receive Toronto Community Housing Corporation's 2019 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ending December 31, 2019, including the auditor's report dated April 29, 2020, forming Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) report from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

c. confirm the appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the auditor for Toronto Community Housing Corporation for fiscal year 2020  until the close of the next Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder or until a successor is appointed, at the fee provided in the City's agreement with that firm; and

d. receive the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's executive compensation disclosure for 2019 included in section 4.1.1 of additional information in Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2020) report from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's 2019 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, forming Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) report from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

3. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capital Budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat the portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is being considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Hydro Corporation, and:

a. approve the "Resolution of the Sole Shareholder Re-appointing Auditor" in Attachment 1 Appendix A to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in order to re-appoint KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the auditor for Toronto Hydro Corporation for 2020 until the close of the next annual meeting of the Shareholder, or until a successor is appointed, at such remuneration as may be fixed by the Corporation's Board;

b. receive the "Toronto Hydro Corporation 2019 Annual Report," "Toronto Hydro Corporation 2019 Annual Financial Report, and Consolidated Financial Statements," "Toronto Hydro Corporation Annual Information Form 2019," "Toronto Hydro Corporation Environmental Performance Report 2019," "Toronto Hydro Corporation CEO and CFO Certifications of Annual Filings 2019," the "Toronto Hydro Corporation First Quarter Financial Report 2020," and the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Statement of Board Remuneration and Expenses 2019," forming Attachments 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11 respectively to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

c. receive the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Shareholder Report 2019, including Non-Consolidated Financial Statements," "Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited Financial Statements 2019 and 2018," and "Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. Financial Statements 2019 and 2018," forming Confidential Attachments 7, 8 and 9 respectively to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

d. receive the two-part report "Toronto Hydro Corporation Executive Compensation Disclosure 2019" forming Attachment 6a and Confidential Attachment 6b to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 7, 8 and 9 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential in their entirety due to the security of the property of the City and securities requirements arising from Toronto Hydro Corporation's status as an offering corporation under the Business Corporations Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.B.16, Toronto Hydro Corporation's status as a reporting issuer under the Securities Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.S.5, and the application by the Ontario Securities Commission of National Instrument 51-102.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 6b to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential in its entirety as it deals with personal information about identifiable individuals.

4. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2019 and 2018", included as part of Attachment 2b to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

5. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Toronto Hydro Corporation, in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capital Budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

Confidential Attachment 6b to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal information about identifiable individuals.

Confidential Attachments 7, 8 and 9 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to the security of the property of the City and securities requirements arising from Toronto Hydro Corporation's status as an offering corporation under the Business Corporations Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.B.16, Toronto Hydro Corporation's status as a reporting issuer under the Securities Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.S.5, and the application by the Ontario Securities Commission of National Instrument 51-102.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in its capacity as one of the Shareholders of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc.:

a. adopt and authorize the City Manager to sign the Resolutions of the Shareholders attached as Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on behalf of the City so that:

i. Financial Statements

the "Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc.  2019 Annual Report, and the "Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", including the auditor's report dated March 17, 2020, forming Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer are received;

ii.  Appointment of Auditors

Welch LLP are appointed as the Auditor of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. for fiscal year 2020, and until the close of the next annual meeting of the Shareholders or until their successors are duly appointed, and the Board of Directors of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. authorized to fix the remuneration of the Auditor; and

iii. Confirmation of Proceedings

all by-laws, contracts, acts, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments of any director or officer of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. that were enacted, made, done or taken since the last annual meeting of Shareholders of Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre Inc. are approved, ratified, sanctioned and confirmed; and

b. adopt and authorize the City Manager to sign the Resolutions of Shareholders forming Attachment 5 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer:

i. ratifying and approving the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. attached as Schedule A to Attachment 5 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

ii. authorizing any two directors or officers to carry out the provisions of the resolutions passed by the Shareholders of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc.   

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements, forming Attachment 3 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

3. City Council, as joint Shareholder, request the Board of Pan Am Sports Centre Inc., in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report, as appropriate, on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capital Budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Port Lands Company by:

a. receiving the "CreateTO 2019 Annual Report", and the "Toronto Port Lands Company 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and

b. appointing KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Port Lands Company for fiscal year 2020 until close of the next annual general meeting, or until a successor is appointed, and authorizing the Board of Directors of Toronto Port Lands Company to fix the remuneration of the Auditor.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the "Toronto Port Lands Company 2019 Audited Annual Financial Statements", forming Attachment 2 to the report (September 9, 2020) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the Audit Committee for information.

3. City Council, as Shareholder, direct the Board of Toronto Port Lands Company, in consultation with the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to bring forward a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Corporation Operating and Capital  Budgets and operations, detailing any modifications to their programs and initiatives to address COVID-19, to City Council through Executive Committee, by the first quarter of 2021.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, deferred consideration of Item EX16.21 to the November 25 and 26, 2020 meeting of City Council.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of amounts for the 2020 taxation year on colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities as authorized by Section 285 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and City Council direct that the maximum prescribed amount of $75 be applied per provincially rated hospital bed, full time student, or resident place as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 121/07.

2.  City Council forward the Item to the Premier of Ontario and the Ontario Minister of Finance and request the Province to increase the $75.00 levy annually by the rate of inflation.

3.  City Council forward the Item to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of taxes for the 2020 taxation year on railway roadways and rights-of-way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, in accordance with subsection 280 (1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and subsection 257.7 (1) of the Education Act.

2. City Council receive Attachment 2, Acreage and Tonnage Taxation Systems, to the report (September 4, 2020) from the Controller for information.

3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to explore the impact of national railways converting to a tonnage-based levy system, as opposed to the current rate per acreage system in the Province of Ontario, to determine any benefits to municipalities.

4. City Council forward the Item to the Ontario Good Roads Association, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their information.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the 2020 Capital Budget and 2021 – 2023 Capital Plan for Children's Services by increasing the project cost for the TELCCS Mount Dennis Child Care Centre (CCS035-01) by $1.830 million, increasing the project cost from $18.000 million to $19.830 million, funded with cash flows of $2.557 million in 2020; $10.580 million in 2021; $3.410 million in 2022; and $0.202 million in 2023 through the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund (XR1103), to support the consolidation of the Trimbee Early Learning Centre; and to support the addition of 26 child care spaces to the planned Mount Dennis location.

2.  City Council amend the 2020 Capital Budget and 2021 – 2022 Capital Plan for Children's Services by increasing the project cost for the St. Barnabas Catholic School Child Care Centre (CCS027-01) by $0.400 million, increasing the project cost from $3.100 million to $3.500 million, funded with cash flows of $0.500 million in 2020; $2.323 million in 2021; $0.500 million in 2022 through the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund (XR1103), required to fund the inflationary impacts on the cost of construction; million.

3.  City Council amend the 2020 Capital Budget and 2021 – 2022 Capital Plan for Children's Services by increasing the project cost for the St. Bartholomew Catholic School Child Care Centre (CCS029-01) by $0.800 million, increasing the project cost from $3.000 million to $3.800 million, funded with cash flows of $0.250 million in 2020; $2.750 million in 2021; $0.683 million in 2022; through the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund (XR1103), required to fund the inflationary impacts on the cost of construction.

4.  City Council amend the 2020 Capital Budget and 2021-2022 Capital Plan for Children's Services by increasing the project cost for the St. Roch Catholic School Child Care Centre (CCS028-01) by $0.800 million, increasing the project cost from $3.200 million to $4.000 million, funded with cash flows of $0.500 million in 2020; $2.871 million in 2021;and $0.500 million in 2022 through the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund (XR1103), required to fund the inflationary impacts on the cost of construction.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into and administer a contract renewal agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada, for the Toronto Youth Jobs Corps program for up to $8,939,959 in Federal subsidy for the period October 5, 2020 to September 29, 2023.
 

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to convert one temporary Program Support Analyst position, to a permanent Agency Review Officer, to better meet the program development requirements for the Toronto Youth Job Corps program.

 
3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to have delegated authority to extend this and future contracts and receive and expend funds as submitted in the application to Employment and Social Development Canada to support the Toronto Youth Job Corps program through the annual budget process.
 

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into agreements with other entities, including purchase of service agreements for the delivery of Toronto Youth Job Corp with the successful proponents of the Request for Proposals process, other federal agencies, community organizations, private entities, or individuals, and to spend federal funding in accordance with the federal program requirements and guidelines.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

 1.  City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to strictly enforce travel restrictions with regard to COVID-19, including the mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors and travel by "essential" workers.

 2.  City Council urge the Federal Government to implement a data system that will quickly transmit information about arriving international travellers to local authorities to support better compliance with the Quarantine Act.

3.  City Council request the City Manager to work with the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure the enforcement of existing quarantine rules for visitors to, and residents of, Toronto.

 4.  City Council urge the Federal Government to expedite, in collaboration with the Province of Ontario and local public health units, the rapid implementation of new testing technologies, such as at-home and saliva-based tests, for the proactive surveillance of COVID-19.

 5.  City Council urge the Province of Ontario to take all necessary steps to improve the turnaround time for laboratory tests and achieve the timely reporting of positive results to individuals and local public health units.

 6.  City Council urge the Ontario Ministry of Health to increase testing capacity and develop an enhanced testing strategy aimed at suspected cases, contacts, and high-risk/high-need situations, including workplaces, schools, and neighbourhoods.

 7.  City Council urge the Ontario Ministry of Health to expedite, in collaboration with the Federal Government and local public health units, the rapid implementation of new testing technologies, such as at-home and saliva-based tests, for the proactive surveillance of COVID-19.

 8.  City Council urge the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care to fund on-site, dedicated infection prevention and control expertise at each long-term care facility and invest in training for existing practitioners to contribute to system-wide improvements related to infection prevention and control.

 9. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces by supporting physical distancing in workplaces and mandating masks when physical distancing is not possible. 

10. City Council support the Government of Ontario in any actions it takes with the insurance industry to support small and medium businesses by preventing astronomical increases in their insurance policies and premiums.

11. City Council advise the Government of Ontario that it supports extending Regulation 719 through 2021 so that liquor sales licensees can continue to sell beer, wine and spirits as part of a food order for takeout or delivery.

12. City Council request the Government of Ontario to continue the pause on commercial evictions until the COVID resurgence eases.

13. City Council support the Government of Canada's commitment in the Throne Speech to support the industries hardest hit by COVID-19, including hospitality, travel, tourism and cultural industries as these businesses need financial supports when they are required to reduce hours or shut down due to public health advice, to ensure they are able to remain solvent and re-open. 

14. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to provide financial support to employees and businesses affected by current and potential future public health measures to control the spread of COVID-19.  

15. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing as follows:

 a. reduce the total number of patrons permitted at any one time in an establishment that serves food and drink from 100 to 75, subject to any exemptions as determined by the Medical Officer of Health or their designate;

b. require establishments that serve food and drink to maintain a customer log for each patron;

c. reduce the maximum number of people able to sit at each table in an establishment that serves food and drink, both inside and outside, from 10 to six people;

d. require that background music and any other background sounds, such as from televisions or other electronic sound producing devices, in an establishment that serves food and drink must be no louder than the volume of normal conversation (does not apply to performing arts regulated under O. Reg. 364/20 Rules for Areas in Stage 3 under s.11, Performing Arts); and

e. extend existing COVID-19 measures (s.545.8.4.1), until the end of City Council’s first meeting of 2021.

16. City Council extend Bylaws 322-2020 and 323-2020 that regulate physical distancing in public spaces in Toronto, until the end of City Council’s first meeting of 2021.

17. City Council extend Bylaws 541-2020 and 664-2020, that require businesses, apartments and condominiums to have policies to ensure people wear masks or face coverings in common areas, until the end of City Council’s first meeting of 2021.

18. City Council extend the COVID-19 amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings (s.354-3.11), that require landlords to provide hand washing/sanitizing in common areas, close non-essential common areas consistent with provincial orders, increase cleaning and post Toronto Public Health signage, until the end of City Council’s first meeting of 2021.

19. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to review the necessity of each by-law on a monthly basis, and report if any changes or extensions are required before or at City Council’s first meeting of 2021.

20. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills and apply set fines to give effect to City Council's decision; and, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, or technical amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, in order to give best effect to the Medical Officer of Health's recommendations for the protection of the public in the supplementary report (September 28, 2020) from the Medical Officer of Health.

21. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in coordination with Provincial and Regional partners, to consider any additional measures that may be required to maintain a COVID-19 reproduction rate below 1.0, including but not limited to: 

a.  targeted restrictions and requirements for commercial settings at higher potential risk for transmission;

b.  additional restrictions on social gatherings in private and commercial settings;

c.  methods to enhance the use or uptake of personal protective measures;

d.  screening for signs and symptoms at more public locations where people gather;

e.  additional dedicated resources for targeted outreach, inspection and education;

f.  enhanced promotion of COVID Alert, Canada's exposure notification app, through the various channels available to Toronto Public Health and the City of Toronto; and

g. additional measures in gyms and fitness studios, including safe distancing and requiring masks or face coverings be worn at all times including while actively engaging in an athletic or fitness activity.

22.  City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to look at some of the best practices in Taiwan that may be adopted in Toronto to help control the Second Wave of COVID-19. 

23.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to seek and review opportunities to augment Municipal Licensing and Standards services through various means, including internal reallocation, as a way to support the necessary COVID-19 and business service levels, and to report to the Executive Committee.

24. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to explore ways the City government can support the restaurant industry through winter patio options.

25.  City Council request the City Manager to provide a presentation to the Board of Health in the fall of 2020 on the recommendations from the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1.  City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Project by $2.345 million gross, fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, with cash flows of $2.781 million in 2020 and $0.711 million in 2021.

2.  City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into Capital Funding Agreements with the following dental clinics for the receipt and expenditure of funding on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form approved by the City Solicitor:

a.  Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 8 Taber Road ($268,000);

b.  TAIBU Community Health Centre, located at 27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 ($275,000);

c.  Toronto Public Health Dental Clinic, located at 2340 Dundas Street West ($320,800);

d.  Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 222 Dixon Road, Suite 301 ($457,100);

e.  Black Creek Community Health Centre, located at 1 York Gate Boulevard, Suite 202 ($401,800); and

f.  Hong Fook (HF) Connecting Health Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, located at 3660 Midland Avenue, Suite 201 ($622,100).

3.  City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to work with approved dental clinics, the local community and local Councillors to promote the availability of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.

4.  City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, together with the local dental clinics and local Councillors, to undertake such an awareness campaign in multi languages to reflect the make-up of the local community.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint Colin Lynch to the Toronto Investment Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on January 31, 2024, and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 3, 2020) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Investment Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 3, 2020) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Investment Board.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to report back to City Council through the Economic and Community Development Committee in advance of the commencement of the 2022 budget process with recommended strategies as a result of the Toronto Fire Services Transformation Plan and Commission on Fire Accreditation International related review initiatives to enhance overall service delivery and address emerging and forecasted risks and needs of the growing City.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to report back to City Council through the Economic and Community Development Committee in advance of the commencement of the 2022 budget process with recommendations for further Inspection and/or Quality Assurance Inspection Review Audit service level enhancements.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, in consultation with relevant City staff and divisions, to engage with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto to explore how the land-based programs in the presentation from Siobhan McCarthy, Director, Holistic Services, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, and Mark Atanasoff, Director, Quality Assurance and Decolonization, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, can be incorporated in the City of Toronto's Indigenous place-making strategy.

2. City Council request the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2021 on the outcome of Part 1 above.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (August 18, 2020) from the Chief Procurement Officer for information.

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer and, if applicable, local Business Improvement Areas, to support local small businesses and communities near temporary and permanent shelters and drop-in and respite sites, when using emergency spending in accordance with Toronto Municipal Chapter 195, Purchasing, by purchasing and contracting local services near temporary and permanent shelters and drop-in and respite sites, where feasible.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Altec Industries Limited, for the supply of all labour, parts, materials and equipment necessary to perform mechanical and structural safety inspections, repairs and certification for the City's Original Equipment Manufacturer vehicle mounted lifting devices, based on the following terms and conditions:

a. the initial term of the contract will be for a period of one (1) year, commencing on November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021 with the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional separate one (1) year periods, subject to the exercise of each option year being at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Fleet Services and subject to the amounts payable under the contract being available under the current Fleet Services budget approval(s); the amount of this non-competitive contract is $1,910,028 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,943,644 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the entire duration of the contract, inclusive of all option years;

b. the contract will be based on the condition that Altec Industries Limited continues to be the exclusive distributor for the proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and specialized services for Altec equipment; and

c. on the terms and condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive Agreement with B+H Architects as Planning, Design and Conformance Consultants for a total cost of $7,505,027, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($7,637,115, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) based on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to report back to the Executive Committee and City Council by the first quarter of 2021 on the updated project schedule for the George Street Revitalization Project.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Darch Fire Incorporated for two specialized aerial devices in the amount of $5,264,158 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($5,356,807 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, which include:

a. the supply, delivery, and initial staff training of a 41 metre Bronto Skylift model F135RLX telescopic articulating aerial device in the amount of $2,396,191 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($2,438,364 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and

b. the supply, delivery, and training of a 70 metre Bronto Skylift Model F70RPX mounted on a two-person conventional cab truck chassis, including mounted main body, related supplies, staff training equipment, and travel costs incurred in the design and inspection phases of the purchase, in the amount of $2,867,967, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($2,918,443, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Waterford Services Inc. to provide full custodial services for the period from November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in a total amount of $1,273,042.15 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,295,447.69 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to standardize tire brands across the City-wide fleet.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services and the Fire Chief and General Manager,Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into non-competitive agreements with Goodyear Canada Inc. and Michelin North America (Canada) Incorporated for the supply and delivery of tires on the following terms and conditions:

a. the initial term of the contract with Goodyear Canada Inc. will be for a period of five (5) years, commencing on November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2025 with the option to renew the contract for one (1) optional renewal term of five (5) years, at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Fleet Services; the amount of this agreement is $11,454,140 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($11,655,732 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the duration of the contract, inclusive of the optional renewal term;

b.  the initial term of the contract with Michelin North America (Canada) will be for a period of five (5) years, commencing on November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2025 with the option to renew the contract for one (1) optional renewal term of five (5) years, at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Fleet Services; the amount of this agreement is $5,628,842 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($5,727,909 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the duration of the contract, inclusive of the optional renewal term; and

c. on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council, as the Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of the Easements as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and as identified on the draft Expropriation Plans displayed in Appendix B to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to proceed with the proposed construction of the Fairbank-Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System.

2. City Council authorize the City of Toronto, as Expropriating Authority under the Expropriations Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of Expropriation Plans and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or designate to prepare and serve offers of compensation in accordance with the requirements of the Expropriations Act. 

4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management once there has been a final determination of all claims for compensation payable to the property owners to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will be made public once there has been a final determination of all claims for compensation payable to the property owners to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the Professional Services Agreement with Golf Plus Marketing Incorporated (Contract Number 47020512) respecting the operation and management of the Dentonia Park Golf Course, Don Valley Golf Course, Humber Valley Golf Course, Scarlett Woods Golf Course and the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing food and beverage licence agreement with the Grenadier Group (Contract Number 301630) for all five City run golf courses for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing lease agreement with Centennial Park Golf Centre (Contract Number 301347) respecting the lease of Centennial Park Golf Centre for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to expand the scope of Ernst and Young consultation as needed.

5.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to assess opportunities for alternate recreational and community uses at City-operated golf courses in the context of demand for public recreational golf facilities, environmental conditions, parkland provision, and the requirements of the City Council Approved Facilities Master Plan, Parkland Strategy, and Toronto Ravine Strategy and report the findings and recommended directions as part of a staff report on golf operations in 2021.

6.  Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to undertake a public consultation process on Part 5 above with stakeholders including, but not limited to, the golf community, local community members living in proximity to each golf course, and other stakeholders including the local Councillor.

7. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with the Indigenous Affairs Office and the Aboriginal Affairs Committee as a part of any public consultation.

8 . City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to ensure that there is full notification and consultation with stakeholders in the golf community and golfers who use City golf courses, including notifications, surveys and public meetings, if, at any time, a City golf course is contemplated to be used for another purpose.

9. City Council request the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to explore and pursue options to open Golf courses for public outdoor recreational uses year round, in an effort to encourage opportunities for physical distancing.

10.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to consider how the City of Toronto's Welcome Policy can be applied to the City's golf courses as part of the third party review of golf course operations.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for information.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto (the "City"), as landlord, to enter into a lease amending and extension agreement (the "Agreement") with BSREP II Hospitality Toronto GP Inc., in its capacity as general partner of BSREP II Hospitality Toronto L.P, as tenant, for the lands located at 123 Queen Street West, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix B to the report (August 31, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and as further set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remain confidential until the Agreement or notice of the Agreement is registered on title.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provision of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will be made public once the Agreement or notice of the Agreement is registered on title.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize a new sublease agreement with Lumenus Community Services for a term of five (5) years with an option to renew for a further five (5) years for nominal consideration, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete all relevant agreements, and all documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, and amend the respective commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or designate, may from time to time, determine.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute such documents required to complete the relevant sublease agreements.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize a new sublease agreement with The Neighbourhood Group Community Services for a term of five (5) years with an option to renew for a further five (5) years for nominal consideration, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete all relevant agreements, and all documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, and amend the respective commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or its designate, may from time to time, determine.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute such documents required to complete the relevant sublease agreements.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City to enter into an offer to sublease (the "Offer") and a sublease to be executed pursuant to the Offer (collectively the "Sublease") with  Bridlewood Mall Management Incorporated (the "Sublandlord"), for approximately 33,000 square feet of space, to a maximum of 34,650 square feet, at 2900 Warden Avenue, Scarborough (the "Premises") for a ten (10) year term (the "Term") commencing on approximately May 1, 2022 and expiring on approximately April 30, 2032, substantially on the major terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, including such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto (the "City") to enter into a lease (the "Lease") with Dufferin Mall Holdings Incorporated (the "Landlord") or its duly authorized property manager, for approximately 27,894 square feet of space, to a maximum of 28,699 square feet at 900 Dufferin Street, Toronto (the "Premises") for a fifteen (15) year term (the "Term") expected to commence approximately on December 1, 2021 and expire on November 30, 2036, substantially on the major terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 28, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to give a release to Tribute (McCaul Street) Limited of any interest the City may have (the "Disputed City Interest") in the lands legally described in Appendix B to the report (August 27, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor (the "Restricted Lands"), pursuant to a deed from the City to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, registered as Instrument Number 50874EP on September 14, 1944 (the "1944 Deed"), on the terms set out in Appendix C to the report (August 27, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor, and on such other terms that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize that any proceeds received by the City in exchange for a release of the City's interest in the property at 131 McCaul Street be utilized as a contribution to the development of non-profit affordable housing at 25 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 27, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to potential litigation against the City; contains commercial and financial information, supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual negotiations of an organization; and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 27, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to potential litigation against the City; it contains commercial and financial information, supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual negotiations of an organization; and it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1.City Council request the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer, Chief People Officer, and the Chief Communications Officer to push the COVID Alert app to City managed mobile devices, and implement communications to promote activation and use of the app.

2.  City Council encourage other governments and public sector organizations to take a similar approach to utilizing public assets and encourage businesses with corporate assets to do the same.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and execute an amendment to non-competitive bridge contract with Sidan Traffic Control Services Limited for the non-exclusive supply, delivery, installation and removal of barricades, Ontario Traffic Manual approved signage/traffic control devices and custom signage for the City's ActiveTO program, in the amount of $400,000.00 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($407,040.00 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of October 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the City of Toronto transitioning from the current Provincially-mandated Blue Box recycling program to the forthcoming Provincially-mandated Extended Producer Responsibility recycling program during the first of the Province's three proposed transition periods and starting such transition on July 1, 2023.

2. City Council request the Mayor to provide the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks with a copy of this Council resolution and to indicate in such letter that the City of Toronto prefers to transition its recycling program on July 1, 2023.

3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to share the draft regulation(s) that will enable a full extended producer responsibility recycling program with City of Toronto staff at least 5 business days in advance of broader public consultations, taking into consideration Toronto's unique features including, without limitations, the highest number of multi-residential buildings, the dense urban centre, and the largest Blue Box Program in Ontario, so that that City can, among other things, effectively mitigate potential adverse impacts to Toronto residents and the City's waste operations as soon as possible.

4. City Council request the Province of Ontario to require producers to consult with the City of Toronto while developing the Common Collection System Agreement to allow the City to share its best practices and extensive experience with operating the largest and most comprehensive waste management system in Ontario, which will ensure a successful transition, cohesion with Toronto’s integrated waste management system, and a seamless transition for residents.

5. City Council direct the City Manager, Mayor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to communicate to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks City Council's position that:

a. any changes to Toronto's blue box program and Extended Producer Responsibility regulations, have clear and measurable goals, targets, outcomes and penalties that ensure producers are accountable for reduction targets and are consistent with the provincial interests stated in the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, the purposes stated in the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 and the principles of full extended producer responsibility;

b. other policy tools and incentives to promote the use of more recycled content in products and packaging should be included, including incentives to reduce and redesign products and packaging;

c. Extended Producer Responsibility regulations not allow for recycled content to offset recovery targets and that producers are required to report on sub categories of materials; and

d. the eligible sources Include all multi-unit residential dwellings in Ontario during transition, commercial and municipal buildings (including parks and public spaces, schools, and municipally-operated facilities, such as community centres and arenas) and include packaging and packaging like products recovered from the waste stream. 

6. City Council request the City Manager, the Mayor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to communicate to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to protect the deposit return system and explore expanding deposit return as a means of increasing recycling rates.

7. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back on impacts to user fees and any change in Solid Waste user fee program.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back on the impact and proposed management of materials and sources not eligible for transition including costs (i.e. non-residential customer base).

9. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services or designate to negotiate and enter into any new agreements or amending agreements (including but not limited to amending agreements to receive external funding) necessary for the City's continued waste diversion operations until the latter of December 31, 2026 or the transition period end date indicated by the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, or the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016, or any regulations thereunder, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and conditional on approved funding.

10. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to provide to all Members of Council communications material to share on potential and proposed changes to the blue box program as a result of proposed Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into non-competitive bridging contracts with the current Arboricultural Services providers for a period of 6 months, from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor based on the following details:

a. Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada in the amount of $2,374,689, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($2,416,484, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

 
b. Ontario Line Clearing and Tree Experts in the amount of $3,229,781, net of Harmonized Sales Tax, ($3,286,625, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and

 
c. W.M. Weller Tree Service in the amount of $4,268,973, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($4,344,107, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the 30 additional new locations in Appendix 5 to the report (September 2, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services in the School Crossing Guard program for the 2020-2021 school year for consideration in the 2021 Operating Budget submission, as amended by Part 2 below.

2. City Council amend Appendix 5 to the report (September 2, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services by adding a 31st additional location at 50 Ameer Avenue, St. Margaret Beatrice Catholic School.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a warrant review audit of the original 704 locations to determine whether or not the lunch time school crossing guard coverage is required as well as the anticipated cost-savings.

4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute agreements, as may be required, with the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board to provide funding of $320,000 per year in total to both school boards for the next three (3) years (2021-2023) from the existing Vision Zero 2.0 program budget for the expansion of their existing school travel planning programs, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to report back in the first quarter of 2021 on the environmental and associated health impacts of gasoline-powered two-stroke engine leaf blowers and other similarly operated garden equipment, including the feasibility of a year-round ban or a ban from May to September.

2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report in the first quarter of 2021 on the impact of noise generated from gas-powered and electric leaf blowers and other similar garden equipment, including the feasibility of a year-round ban or a ban from May to September.