Agenda

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March 4, 2022

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- Moment of Silence

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 2, and 3, 2022 and the special meeting held on February 17, 2022.

Deferred Item:

Item EX29.12

Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 31 on February 15, 2022

Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 24, 2022

Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 23, 2022

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 25, 2022

Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 31 on February 16, 2022

Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair

New Business submitted by City Officials  

Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Members of Council may file petitions.

Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.

City Council will review the Order Paper.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council partially grant the complaint dated April 23, 2021, with respect to 55 Mac Frost Way filed pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

2. City Council direct City staff to refund 50 percent of the development charges paid.

The Executive Committee held a statutory public meeting on January 26, 2022, and notice was given in accordance with the Development Charges Act.

This report responds to a complaint filed pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, relating to a development project located at Cedar Brae Golf Club at 55 Mac Frost Way in Scarborough.

The development project consists of a storage building at Cedar Brae Golf Club that is used by club members for seasonal storage of their golf clubs. While the complainant recognizes that a building permit would be required, they claim that development charges should not be applied because the storage building replaces prior seasonal storage that was in the clubhouse, and no additional need or demand for municipal services would be required as a result of the construction of the new storage facility. The complainant believes that there was an error in the application of the Development Charges By-law as this project does not meet the plain and ordinary definition of a development, and additionally should be exempt based on the definition of industrial uses under the Development Charges By-law, which includes self-storage facilities.

City staff have reviewed the complaint and is of the opinion that the Development Charges By-law was applied properly and no error was made in determination of the applicable development charges. City staff believe the project falls within the definition of development under the Development Charges By-law, and required one or more of the actions referred to in section 415-5, namely the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act. Where a building permit is being issued for construction of a building, it is considered a development and development charges are applicable unless an exemption applies.

The Development Charges By-law provides certain exemptions from development charges, such as industrial uses as defined in the By-law, and includes land, buildings or structures used or designed or intended for use for or in connection with self-storage facilities. The exemption for industrial use as a self-storage facility is intended to capture self-storage facilities offered to the public in order to store all manner of goods. As the proposed building is intended to be used exclusively by club members to store their golf clubs and not to store all manner of goods in a facility that is accessible to the general public, the storage use is considered an accessory use to the primary use which is that of a golf course.

This report recommends that the complaint be dismissed. A decision of Council to dismiss the complaint may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. This report was prepared in consultation with the Chief Building Official and the City Solicitor.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment attached as Amendment 1 to the report (January 27, 2022) 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.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a statutory public meeting on February 15, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends amendment to the City of Toronto Official Plan, in order to establish a consistent city-wide approach to public safety for development when a complete application to introduce, develop or intensify land uses in proximity to rail facilities is submitted.

The recommended Official Plan Amendment will introduce a new section, Section 3.6 Rail Facilities and Public Safety which will contain policies related to the requirements for a Rail Safety and Risk Mitigation Report for developments that propose to introduce a new or intensified land use within the area of influence of rail facilities. A recommended amendment to Schedule 3, Application Requirements incorporates the requirement for a Rail Safety and Mitigation Report for development within 30 metres of the property line for rail facilities. The Official Plan Amendment would require proposed development of new or intensified land uses to consider proximity to rail facilities and public safety in relation to rail facilities in a consistent manner.

Staff consider this approach to be an appropriate balance of provincial interests as identified by the Planning Act and are of the opinion the approach described in this Report and the amendments set out in Attachments 1 and 2 are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) as amended. Staff recommend that the Official Plan Amendment be adopted as set out in Attachment 1 of this Report. 

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:  

Housing Services

1. City Council, in accordance with section 17 of the Housing Services Act, 2011 (the "Act"),  delegate to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat (the "Executive Director") and such person's delegates, the authority to perform all of the duties and exercise all of the powers of the City as service manager under the Act with respect to designated housing projects and transferred housing programs in a manner consistent with and subject to the following conditions and restrictions:

a. such limitations, conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed from time to time by regulation under the Act;

b. policies and directives issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in writing to service managers in respect of consents given by service managers under the Act;

c. all service manager consents to develop or redevelop a Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing project or the lands where it is located shall be authorized or given by Council; and

d. recommendations that have been or may hereafter be adopted by City Council from time to time.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and such person's delegates to enter into:

a. agreements in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor with each City-funded housing provider operating a Designated Housing Project (as defined in the Act) with respect to rent geared-to-income (eligibility and income testing) program administration functions sub-delegated to the provider;

b. all agreements in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor necessary to carry out the authority to perform all of the duties and exercise all of the powers of the City as service manager under the Act;

c. exit agreements whereby a housing project ceases to be a designated housing project subject to the Act in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

d. service agreements whereby a housing project may become a Part VII.1 housing project  subject to the Act in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

e. exit agreements whereby a housing project ceases to be a PartVII.1 housing project subject to the Act in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in accordance with a City Council approved housing plan, to:

a. submit applications, including all documents required for processing the application, to any government or agency for funding related to housing services;

b. enter into contribution agreements, transfer payment agreements, or related agreements, with the federal or provincial governments, or a related federal or provincial agency or corporation for the receipt and expenditure of funds for the provision of housing services in Toronto on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor; and

c. enter into agreements or arrangements with other City divisions, federal or provincial agencies, community organizations, private entities, or individuals, to allocate and deliver the funding set out in Part 3 b) above, provided that the funding is within the approved City Council budget and is allocated and delivered in accordance with the provisions of the contribution agreement, transfer payment agreement, or related agreement, and any applicable program guidelines and directives.

4. City Council delegate the authority to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide written consent on behalf of the City, where required under Section 453.1(6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, in respect of any unit of housing accommodation that is part of a social housing program, to:

a. convey the unit, by way of deed or transfer, or grant, assign or exercise a power of appointment with respect to the unit;

b. mortgage or charge the unit or enter into an agreement of purchase and sale respecting the unit; or

c. enter into an agreement that has the effect of granting the use of or right in the unit directly or by entitlement to renewal for a period of 21 years or more; and

d. provided that the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, is satisfied that the unit will continue to be operated by a non-profit housing co-operative as defined in the Co-operative Corporations Act or a non-profit corporation as defined in the National Housing Act (Canada) in accordance with the agreement respecting the provision of housing accommodation that is part of a social housing program registered against the land on which the unit is located.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to execute and deliver such agreements, notices and consents required to accomplish the provisions of Part 4 above, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Homelessness Services

6. City Council delegate to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration the authority and responsibility of the Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 to implement homelessness services consistent with the Service Manager's Housing and Homelessness Plan, Ontario's provincial interests, other plans prescribed by regulation and Ministerial policy statements, all as required under the Housing Services Act, 2011.

7. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 169, Officials, City, by removing reference to housing services from §169-6.1 so that it reads as follows:

In accordance with a City Council approved Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Service Plan, the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, or the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, as the case may be, is delegated authority to:

a. submit applications, including all documents required for processing the application, to any government or agency, for funding related to any homelessness services;

b. enter into contribution agreements, transfer payment agreements, or related agreements, including any amending agreements, with the federal or provincial governments, or a related federal or provincial agency or corporation, for the receipt and expenditure of funds for provision of homelessness services in Toronto, on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the General Manager, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor; and

c. enter into agreements or arrangements with other City divisions, federal or provincial agencies, community organizations, private entities, or individuals to allocate and deliver the funding set out in Section 169-6.1(B), provided that the funding is within the approved City Council budget and is allocated and delivered in accordance with the provisions of the contribution agreement, transfer payment agreement, or related agreement, and any applicable program guidelines and directives.

Tower Renewal

8. City Council transfer to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, all authority related to the management and administration of the High-rise Retrofit Support Program, the Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program and Tower Renewal initiatives, including any authority to enter into agreements, previously granted to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.

9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to implement the above noted amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code and to amend existing by-laws which require amendment to give effect to City Council's decision.

As part of its commitment in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan to enhance service delivery for residents, the City is re-organizing the way it plans and delivers housing and homelessness services. This includes consolidating authorities, responsibilities and oversight for all housing services and functions under the Housing Secretariat. The Shelter, Support and Housing Administration division ("SSHA") will maintain its authorities and responsibilities for homelessness services.

To support this administrative change, City Council authority is required to transfer part of the service manager authorities and responsibilities under the Housing Services Act, 2011, specific to social and affordable housing, from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

City Council authority is also required for the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to receive funding and enter into funding agreements with other levels of government for housing programs, and to spend that funding in accordance with the agreements and program guidelines. Accordingly, authorities and responsibilities under the Housing Services Act, 2011, specific to homelessness services remain with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

As such, this report seeks to authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to enter into agreements with other levels of government for the purposes of receiving funding for housing programs in Toronto; and to enter into agreements with community agencies, in accordance with federal and provincial program requirements. It also seeks to delegate certain authority to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to grant consents under section 453.1(6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Further, it recommends Council approval to update the authority of the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, under Article 6 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 169, Officials, City.

Finally, this report seeks Council authority to transfer authorities and responsibilities related to the Tower Renewal Program, including the High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program and the Taking Action on Tower Renewal Program, from the Social Development, Finance and Administration division to the Housing Secretariat. 

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve net zero increases of the 2022 Staff Recommended Operating Budgets of commenting divisions subsequent to their approval as follows: $0.760 million gross and $0 net to City Planning; $0.486 million gross and $0 net to Engineering and Construction Services; $0.243 million gross and $0 net to Transportation Services; $0.121 million gross and $0 net to Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and $0.243 million gross and $0 net to City Manager's Office (Concept 2 Keys), all funded by the Development Application Reserve (XR1307).

2. City Council approve 16 new permanent positions be added to the 2022 Staff Recommended Operating Budgets of commenting divisions subsequent to their approval as follows: 7 to City Planning, 4 to Engineering and Construction Services, 2 to Transportation Services, 1 to Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and 2 to the City Manager's Office (Concept 2 Keys).

3. City Council authorize the Mayor and/or any other relevant City Official to accept up to $1,750,000 in funding from the Province from the Streamline Development Approval Fund, and to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments, with the Province of Ontario for the receipt of such funds under the Streamline Development Approval Fund on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct that any funding received from the Province through the Streamline Development Approval Fund be deposited to the Development Application Reserve (XR1307).

5. City Council confirm affordable housing as the current priority focus for the Concept 2 Keys (C2K) Priority Development Review Stream.

6. City Council direct the Chief of Staff, City Manager's Office to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2023 with an update on the C2K Priority Development Application Review Stream and to get direction on any new priorities for development review.

7. City Council request the Chief of Staff, City Manager's Office to report to Planning and Housing Committee at least once per year to provide updates on work completed to date and future deliverables related to Concept 2 Keys.

The Priority Development Review Stream, formerly known as Phase 1 and the Priority Application Stream, was launched as a pilot in January 2021 to focus on prioritizing and expediting approvals of affordable housing projects. The intent of this review stream is to support one of the City's key strategic priorities of maintaining and creating housing that is affordable, as well as supporting the implementation of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan.

Currently, 28 development applications for 20 development projects, including 18 priority affordable housing projects and two private purpose-built rental projects have been placed in the Priority Development Review Stream. The average time for City staff to review and provide comments to the applicant has been five weeks per round of review; down from a City-wide average duration of eight to nine weeks per review round. Together, these affordable housing projects propose 2,190 affordable units. Details of these applications are provided in Attachment 1 - Priority Development Review Stream - Affordable Housing Application Information.

Driven in part by the City's efforts to increase affordable housing stock and also by federal funding in support of affordable housing there is a significant volume of affordable housing projects underway today and in the pipeline for development. The priority review stream is currently relying on 'borrowed' staff from commenting divisions. This approach poses operational challenges for Concept 2 Keys (C2K) and has resulted in strained resourcing for partner Divisions already dealing with vacancies, increased application volumes and deadlines associated with the upcoming end of the Council term. The complexity of files within the priority stream, coupled with pressure to accelerate timelines beyond the five weeks achieved to date, means additional capacity is needed to deliver results.

In October 2021, City Council directed that the Priority Development Review Stream transition from a pilot to a permanent service and that staff report back to Council with a plan to expand the service.

Based on the experience and lessons learned from the pilot period in 2021, this report recommends approval of 16 permanent positions to staff the Priority Development Review Stream; 7 of which will be allocated to City Planning, 4 to Engineering and Construction Services, 2 to Transportation Services, 1 to Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and 2 to Concept 2 Keys. As staff levels increase, more applications will be placed in the Priority Development Review Stream.

This report also highlights key accomplishments and updates made by the Concept 2 Keys team in collaboration with development review staff across divisions.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into a sublease extension agreement (the "Agreement") with WoodGreen Community Housing Inc. ("WoodGreen"), as subtenant, for that part of the lands and premises municipally known as 1430 Gerrard Street East (the "Property"), to extend the two (2) year nominal rent sublease for an additional three (3) years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council repeal By-law 1091-2016 and terminate the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement dated December 1, 2016 between the City and the owner of the Property.

3. City Council pass a by-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 providing authority to enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with WoodGreen, with whom the City has a sublease, for the subleased portion of the Property comprised of approximately 28,751 square feet of community space, for the purposes of providing a Municipal Capital Facility related to the provision of social and health services and ancillary parking; and exempt that part of the Property presently leased by the City from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of:

a. the commencement date of the sublease;

b. the date the Municipal Capital Facility is entered into; and

c. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted.

4. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to amend the operating agreement between the City and WoodGreen in respect of the subtenancy at the Property, to extend the two (2) year initial term of the operating agreement for an additional three (3) years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of the fee simple interest in the Property and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property for the purposes of affordable housing.

7. City Council grant authority to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Property, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

This report recommends City Council approval for staff to create 23 new transitional and supportive housing opportunities at 1430 Gerrard Street East (the "Property") for a minimum period of five years, by way of extending the current two-year nominal rent sublease agreement with WoodGreen Community Housing Inc. ("WoodGreen") for an additional three years. In addition, this report recommends City Council approval to exempt property taxes for the duration of the sublease term which will help deepen affordability for future residents.

The Property is currently leased by the City and was previously operated as a temporary shelter location for the Red Door Shelter which moved into its new permanent location in June 2021. WoodGreen will operate the Property as part of its Homeward Bound program which provides transitional housing for single mothers who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and also supports them to earn college diplomas, start careers and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Additionally, some of the new homes will be allocated specifically for Indigenous single mothers reflecting the City's commitment to justice, truth and reconciliation.

Concurrent to the above, staff are seeking Council's authority to commence expropriation proceedings to acquire the Property for the purpose of creating permanent affordable rental housing. Through expropriation, the Property can be retained and secured as part of the City's affordable housing stock in perpetuity, protecting the homes for current and future residents.

Creating 23 new affordable and supportive homes at 1430 Gerrard Street East will support the City in delivering its 24-Month COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Recovery Response Plan ("24-Month Plan") in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has disproportionately impacted vulnerable and marginalized residents, including people experiencing homelessness, Indigenous Peoples and women.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council enact zoning by-law amendments with respect to city-wide and site-specific zoning permissions for outdoor patios substantially in accordance with Attachments 1 to 17 to the report ((January 28, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to each zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the third quarter of 2023 on potential permanent modifications of zoning regulations for outdoor patios on private property.

4. City Council direct that approval of the outdoor patios located at 592 Gerrard Street East, 1008-1010 Queen Street East, 1118 Queen Street East, 1298 Queen Street East, 106-110 Broadview Avenue, 704 Queen Street East and 3 Hamilton Street and 345 Carlaw Avenue and 1180 Dundas Street East and 100 Indian Road be contingent on the following conditions:

a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community;

b. the patio be closed at 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 p.m. from Friday to Saturday;

c. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with the operator of the outdoor patio; and

d. there will be no outdoor music, performances and dancing, or amplified sound on the patios, and doors and windows to the establishments will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior.

5. City Council direct that approval of the outdoor patio at 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East be contingent on the following conditions:

a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community;

b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complains directly with the operator of the outdoor patio;

c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior; and

d. the applicant must maintain the seating and occupancy plans for the outdoor patio previously submitted to Toronto Public Health and Municipal Licensing and Standards.

6. City Council direct that approval of the outdoor patio at 95-107 Danforth Avenue, 749 Broadview Avenue and 139-141 Danforth Avenue be contingent on the following conditions:

a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community;

b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complains directly with the operator of the outdoor patio; and

c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior;

7. City Council direct that approval of the outdoor patio at 401 Logan Avenue be contingent on the following conditions:

a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community;

b. the patio be closed at 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 p.m. from Friday to Saturday; and

c. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with the operator of the outdoor patio.

At its meeting on November 9, 2021, City Council requested that City Planning report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on whether to extend the City-wide Temporary Use Zoning By-laws that ease restrictions on outdoor patios on private property. This report responds to the Council direction and recommends an extension to the existing temporary use zoning by-laws, pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, to facilitate outdoor patios associated with eating establishments. These temporary use by-laws regulate outdoor patios on private property only, and are considered to be part of CaféTO program. The CaféTO program is intended to assist the restaurant industry in the economic recovery during and after the COVID pandemic.

The in-effect City-wide Temporary Use By-laws will expire on April 14, 2022. Eating establishments typically prepare and plan for outdoor patios in the first quarter of the year, and providing an extension to the existing by-laws will provide greater certainty to the operators of these establishments. The proposed by-laws complement the rest of the existing CaféTO program which allows expanded patios on City boulevards and rights-of-way.

Two city-wide by-laws are proposed to replace the existing by-laws which would be repealed. One temporary use by-law is an amendment to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, and the second temporary use by-law will address properties that remain subject to the former general zoning by-laws.

The contents of each by-law with respect to the zoning regulations will remain the same. The by-laws will continue to allow an increase to the maximum size of outdoor patios and remove restrictions that might prevent an outdoor patio located in front of a building on private property. The only proposed change to the by-laws is an extension to the expiration date, with a new date of December 31, 2023. This extension would provide additional time for businesses to continue operating outdoor patios under the current expanded permissions while staff consult with the public and study potential permanent modifications to existing zoning regulations for outdoor patios city-wide.

In addition to the two city-wide temporary use by-laws that modified zoning performance standards for outdoor patios, 15 site-specific temporary use by-laws for patios were also enacted with expiration dates of April 14, 2022. For consistency, 15 site-specific temporary use by-laws with an extension to December 31, 2023 are also proposed as part of this report.

The proposed by-laws are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019).

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 95 St. Joseph Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 95 St. Joseph Street, (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 24, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 95 St. Joseph Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The property at 95 St. Joseph Street contains a four-storey complex originally known as St. Basil's Seminary and now identified as the Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre. The seminary is part of the University of St. Michael's College campus at the University of Toronto and is located to the east of Queen's Park and west of Bay Street in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood.

St. Basil's Seminary was constructed in 1950-51 as part of the Basilian Fathers centennial project to expand St. Michael's College. The Basilian Fathers originated in France in 1828 and following the appointment of Armand-Francoise-Marie de Charbonnel as Archbishop in 1850, arrived in Toronto in 1852.  In 1853, the Basilians amalgamated with St. Michael's College and in 1856 relocated the college to the Clover Hill estate.  In 1949, to celebrate the college centenary and support its growth and expansion, the Basilians commissioned Ernest Cormier, OC, the Montreal-based architect and engineer who is regarded as one of Canada's most outstanding 20th-century architects, to design new and separate facilities for a high school, university and seminary. The high school, St. Michael's College was located at St. Clair and Bathurst Street. St. Basil's Seminary and the new university building, Carr Hall (1950-54), were designed by Cormier in partnership with Toronto architects, Brennan & Whale. Cormier's design for the seminary incorporated the historic Newman Hall Chapel (1913), designed by the architect Arthur W. Holmes who had authored the St. Michael's College 1920s campus masterplan and, over the course of 40 years, designed several other buildings for the college.

Completed in 1951, and extended in 1959 and 1979-80, the seminary complex is an integral part of the sequence of St. Michael's College buildings constructed over 140 years on the historic Clover Hill estate as part of a Roman Catholic educational enclave which includes the world-renowned Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies and the Marshall McLuhan Centre for Culture and Technology.  Today, the St. Michael's College campus is distinguished by its collection of low-rise college buildings constructed in a consistent palette of buff brick, limestone and concrete, punctuated by the spires of St. Basil's Church and Carr Hall and set in a series of landscaped open-spaces interwoven with pedestrian pathways which together form a distinct cultural heritage landscape. St. Basil's Seminary is an important contributor to this evolved collection and context of St. Michael's College which forms part of the University of Toronto campus surrounding Queen's Park. 

Following research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, staff have determined that the property at 95 St. Joseph Street merits designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. 

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit the redevelopment of the property at 95 St. Joseph Street with a 39-storey, mixed-use building with a 12-storey podium.  The proposed development would retain the front façade of the existing building, remove the later 1979-80 projecting fourth-floor addition and restore the original façade features. The interior chapel will be relocated, and will no longer be an active place of worship. It is proposed to be a multi-purpose amenity space within the development. The remainder of the existing four-storey St. Basil's Seminary and the Newman Hall Chapel would be demolished.  

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the OHA now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the OHA to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application.

The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to the new legislation coming into force.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. 

At its meeting on January 24, 2022, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 4, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 95 St. Joseph Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The property at 95 St. Joseph Street contains a four-storey complex originally known as St. Basil's Seminary and now identified as the Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre. The seminary is part of the University of St. Michael's College campus at the University of Toronto and is located to the east of Queen's Park and west of Bay Street in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood.

St. Basil's Seminary was constructed in 1950-51 as part of the Basilian Fathers centennial project to expand St. Michael's College. The Basilian Fathers originated in France in 1828 and following the appointment of Armand-Francoise-Marie de Charbonnel as Archbishop in 1850, arrived in Toronto in 1852.  In 1853, the Basilians amalgamated with St. Michael's College and in 1856 relocated the college to the Clover Hill estate.  In 1949, to celebrate the college centenary and support its growth and expansion, the Basilians commissioned Ernest Cormier, OC, the Montreal-based architect and engineer who is regarded as one of Canada's most outstanding 20th-century architects, to design new and separate facilities for a high school, university and seminary. The high school, St. Michael's College was located at St. Clair and Bathurst Street. St. Basil's Seminary and the new university building, Carr Hall (1950-54), were designed by Cormier in partnership with Toronto architects, Brennan & Whale. Cormier's design for the seminary incorporated the historic Newman Hall Chapel (1913), designed by the architect Arthur W. Holmes who had authored the St. Michael's College 1920s campus masterplan and, over the course of 40 years, designed several other buildings for the college.

Completed in 1951, and extended in 1959 and 1979-80, the seminary complex is an integral part of the sequence of St. Michael's College buildings constructed over 140 years on the historic Clover Hill estate as part of a Roman Catholic educational enclave which includes the world-renowned Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies and the Marshall McLuhan Centre for Culture and Technology.  Today, the St. Michael's College campus is distinguished by its collection of low-rise college buildings constructed in a consistent palette of buff brick, limestone and concrete, punctuated by the spires of St. Basil's Church and Carr Hall and set in a series of landscaped open-spaces interwoven with pedestrian pathways which together form a distinct cultural heritage landscape. St. Basil's Seminary is an important contributor to this evolved collection and context of St. Michael's College which forms part of the University of Toronto campus surrounding Queen's Park.

Following research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, staff have determined that the property at 95 St. Joseph Street merits designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. 

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit the redevelopment of the property at 95 St. Joseph Street with a 39-storey, mixed-use building with a 12-storey podium.  The proposed development would retain the front façade of the existing building, remove the later 1979-80 projecting fourth-floor addition and restore the original façade features. The interior chapel will be relocated, and will no longer be an active place of worship. It is proposed to be a multi-purpose amenity space within the development. The remainder of the existing four-storey St. Basil's Seminary and the Newman Hall Chapel would be demolished.  

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the OHA now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the OHA to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application.

The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to the new legislation coming into force.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. 

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to proceed with the municipal rezoning process for the modular supportive housing development at 175 Cummer Avenue and report to the April 27, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee with a Final Zoning By-law Amendment Report.

On February 23, 2021, the City of Toronto announced Phase Two of the Modular Housing Initiative to create 150 new modular homes with supports for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This includes the proposed 59 unit modular building at 175 Cummer Avenue in Willowdale, North York. Over 8,000 people are currently experiencing homelessness in Toronto and the City is taking urgent action to create safe, affordable, and permanent housing options for these individuals

Following this announcement, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Filion and City staff held two open public consultation sessions on Tuesday March 9, 2021, and on Tuesday April 6, 2021. Planning and Housing Committee considered the proposed modular development on two occasions, March 10, 2021, and May 20, 2021.

On June 8, 2021 City Council adopted the final report for the site and requested the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to make a Minister's Zoning Order to provide relief from the in-force zoning regulations and permit the proposed development.

On August 12, 2021 a third public community meeting was held to provide an update on the proposed development and answer further questions from the community. In addition to these public meetings, specific engagement has been carried out in partnership with TCHC for the residents of Willowdale Manor. The local councillor has also led workshops with neighbours and residents association members to gain their input on the proposed site plan. A Community Liaison office has been in place since the project launch, and has been available to take questions from residents and provided answers and resources 5 days a week.

City staff have repeatedly requested information from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as to if and when the MZO would be made. At this time, 6 months have passed since Council's initial request. The modules which will be used at the proposed development site completed manufacturing in November 2021, and since that time have been stored at a TTC parking lot space under a short term lease arrangement.

Although the fastest course of action continues to be the issuance of an MZO, the lack of a Provincial response to the City's request forces us to put a potentially much lengthier City rezoning process in place.   Adoption of this motion will direct staff to bring this report to the March 25, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee.  City Planning staff will issue the notice of the statutory public meeting as required under the Planning Act. Should Council adopt the proposed zoning by-law amendment, and no appeals are received by the Ontario Land Tribunal within the 20 day appeal period, the City will be able to proceed with construction of the project in Q3 of 2022 with occupancy anticipated in early 2023.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands at 1455 Royal York Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (February 3, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2.  City Council amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1455 Royal York Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Amendment 6 to the report (February 3, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council direct that, before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner has submitted pavement marking and signage plans, which shows the modifications to the pavement markings and signages on Royal York Road, Chapman Road and Renault Crescent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

5. City Council direct that prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner to provide a construction mitigation strategy as part of a construction management plan, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which addresses construction vehicle routing, temporary parking and communications with neighbouring stakeholders, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and thereafter the owner shall implement such strategies and plans.

6. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that the General Manager, Transportation Services, will not accept applications from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at 1455 Royal York Road, for a permit.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 24, 2022, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the former Etobicoke Zoning Code and city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a four-storey assisted living and memory care facility building at 1455 Royal York Road. The proposal would result in a total gross floor area of 7,678 square metres, consisting of 94 bed-sitting rooms and associated dining and lounge areas of 1,464 square metres. A total of 50 parking spaces will be accommodated within a one level underground garage. A Floor Space Index of 1.59 times of the area of the lot is proposed.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended by Zoning By-law 1993-84, for the lands at 340 Mill Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (February 4, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 340 Mill Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (February 4, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the following:

a. The owner shall submit to the General Manager of Transportation Services, for review and acceptance, a revised Transportation Impact Study addressing the outstanding concerns in their memo dated September 3, 2021 or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the owner, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

b. The owner shall address all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memo dated September 3, 2021 or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

c. The owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

5. Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (the "Section 37 Agreement"), which shall include provisions for indemnity, insurance, financial security, maintenance, HST, and indexing, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, as follows:

a. The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

1. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the Site, the owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of one million and five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000), payable to the Treasurer, City of Toronto, for the provision of parkland improvements at Centennial Park and/or the provision of connecting cycling infrastructure along Burnhamthorpe Road from Etobicoke Creek to Mill Road, to the satisfaction of the Chief  Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

2. The cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5.a.1. above shall be indexed from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the owner makes the payment to the City using the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area.

3. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5.a.1. above has not been used for its intended purposes within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose of the contribution is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and the contribution will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Site.

b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

1. The owner shall continue to provide and maintain the existing 225 rental dwelling units at 340 Mill Road as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the residential rental property, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into force and effect, with no applications for demolition or conversion to condominium ownership or from residential rental use during such 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

2. The owner shall provide tenants of all 225 existing rental dwelling units at 340 Mill Road with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings.

3. The owner shall provide, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, improvements to the existing rental housing at 340 Mill Road, taking into account feedback obtained through a tenant survey, as follows:

a. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new residential building:

1. provide the City with a Letter of Credit in the amount of eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) to secure the full replacement of the windows and balcony doors of the existing rental building at 340 Mill Road within two years of first occupancy of the development, with any additional costs necessary to complete the window and balcony door replacement borne solely by the owner. For clarity, the owner shall complete the replacement of all windows and balcony doors of the existing building and cover any and all costs over and above the eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) within two years of the date the first residential unit in the new building is occupied;

2. submit to the City a construction schedule and specifications of the replacement windows and balcony doors secured by the Letter of Credit referred to in Recommendation 5.b.3.a.1 above, and such schedule and specifications shall be developed by a qualified contractor with expertise in residential window installation services. Any revisions to the window and balcony door construction schedule and specifications shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

3. construct a new gymnasium, or renovate and undertake improvements to the existing  gymnasium, and provide new gymnasium equipment within the existing rental building at 340 Mill Road; and

4. undertake improvements to the existing laundry room in the existing rental building at 340 Mill Road, including the provision of a new television and seating area, new folding tables, and one or more oversized laundry machines.

 
b. Prior to occupancy of any new residential units:

1. provide a new outdoor barbeque and seating area with a gazebo within a reasonable and accessible vicinity of the entrance of the existing rental building at 340 Mill Road. The location, layout, and specifications of the new outdoor barbeque and seating area and gazebo shall be developed and approved through the site plan review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

c. Prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site

1. provide plans showing the location, layout, and specifications of the gymnasium and laundry area improvements referred to in recommendation 5.b.3.a.3. and 4. above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

2. The owner shall submit a Construction Mitigation Strategy and Tenant Communication Plan as part of a Construction Management Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building at 340 Mill Road and on nearby properties, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The Construction Mitigation Strategy is to include an interim parking plan for residents.

3. The costs associated with the provision and maintenance of the rental housing  improvements and Construction Mitigation Strategy and Tenant Communication Plan  required in Recommendations 5.b.3.a through 5.b.3.c. above shall not be passed on to tenants of the existing rental building at 340 Mill Road in any form. For clarity, the owner shall be prevented from applying to the Landlord and Tenant Board, or any successor  tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing  residential tenancies in Ontario, for an above-guideline increase in rent to recover expenses incurred in completing the rental housing improvements in Recommendations 5.b.3.a.1. through 5.b.3.b.2. above.

4. The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council from time to time, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.  The owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, and consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for the development.

5. The owner shall satisfy applicable signage requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board and shall insert warning clauses in purchase and sale/tenancy agreements as required in connection with student accommodation.

6. The owner shall, at its own expense, address the following matters in any application for site plan approval for the development, which shall be determined and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City, as applicable:

a. Implementation of any required noise and vibration abatement measures or other  recommendations, as detailed in the Noise Feasibility Study prepared by HGC Engineering and dated May 27, 2019, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. Implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the Pedestrian Wind Study and addendum prepared by RWDI and dated August 12, 2020 and January 12, 2021, respectively, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning;

c. Reconstruction of the City sidewalks to City standards along the frontages of Mill Road and Burnhamthorpe Road, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

d. Provision of on-site dog-relief facilities, with the location, nature, and size of the facilities to be determined through the site plan review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

7. Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall prepare all documents and convey, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, a 0.4-metre strip of land along the Mill Road frontage of the Site for road widening, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor, all as generally shown on the Site Plan (Drawing Number A101.S dated February 1, 2021);

8. Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall prepare a ravine stewardship plan for the lands above the staked top-of-bank line, including lands being conveyed to public ownership, and provide the City with a Letter of Credit to secure the implementation of such ravine stewardship plan, all to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection; and

9. Prior to final site plan approval the owner shall convey to public ownership, for nominal consideration, the lands generally within the required 10-metre setback from the long-term stable top-of-bank line as shown on the Site Plan (Drawing Number A101.S dated February 1, 2021), having an area of approximately 1,908 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in accordance with the terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement.  Prior to application for residential occupancy, the owner shall implement a ravine stewardship plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in accordance with the conditions as set out in the Site Plan Agreement.

6. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that the General Manager, Transportation Services, will not accept applications from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at 340 Mill Road, for a permit.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 24, 2022, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 340 Mill Road (the "Site") to permit a 19-storey (65 metres in height, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) infill rental apartment building (the "Application"). The proposed building would be located at the northwest corner of Mill Road and Burnhamthorpe Road, contain 191 rental dwelling units and have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 16,945 square metres. The existing 19-storey (56.9 metres, in height inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) rental apartment building comprised of 225 dwelling units would be retained and improved as part of the development.

The Application proposes to add 427 new parking spaces, in four levels of below-grade parking, and retain 83 existing parking spaces. This would result in a total supply of 510 parking spaces comprised of both new and existing spaces serving both buildings.

The subject property is partially located on lands that are regulated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and are subject to the Ravine and Natural Features Protection By-law.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the provincial Growth Plan. The proposed development represents appropriate intensification that is massed to be compatible with the existing Apartment Neighbourhoods properties in the area, and is consistent with the City's Official Plan and Guidelines. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law, subject to conditions, before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 171 John Street.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 171 John Street. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree is destabilized due to the impact of landscaping work near the tree's roots.

The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens), measuring 51.5 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 5 to the report (January 25, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 5 to the report (January 25, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 23, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to create a new public street, four open space blocks along the East Don River, and two development blocks. The Draft Plan of Subdivision application will implement Official Plan and Rezoning applications (11 331945 NNY 24 OZ) that were approved at the Ontario Municipal Board in 2013.

The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and has regard for the criteria set out in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act with regards to the subdivision of lands.

This report recommends that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands at 1200, 1210, 1220 Sheppard Avenue East.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Central Finch Area Secondary Plan, for the lands at 179 and 181 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (January 26, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 179 and 181 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 7 to the report (January 26, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 179 and 181 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 8 to the report (January 26, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 23, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan, the former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 and the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a four-storey townhouse development within one block containing seven units with a maximum gross floor area of 1276 square metres accessed by a private driveway at 179 and 181 Finch Avenue East.  The units will consist of one 1 bedroom unit and six- 3 bedroom units.  14 parking spots are provided.  The lands are designated as Neighbourhoods in the Official Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Central Finch Area Secondary Plan and the zoning by-laws for the site.  The proposal represents an appropriate level of intensification along Finch Avenue East as contemplated by the Central Finch Area Secondary Plan, while providing a transition to the existing lower scaled residential neighbourhood to the south.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 4926 Bathurst Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the owner has addressed the outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications identified in the Memorandum dated July 21, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

c. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement, if applicable, executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On November 17, 2020, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment was submitted to permit an 26 storey mixed use building with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 21,644 square metres resulting in a density of 8.54 times the area of the lot. The application was deemed complete on March 14, 2019.

On December 3, 2021, the applicant filed an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") on the application due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 3280 Dufferin Street and 12 to 16 Orfus Road and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues related to the Zoning By-law Amendment application within the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated August 3, 2021, or as may be updated, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development;

d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into appropriate agreements with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services;

e. the owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10;

f. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues related to the Zoning By-law Amendment application within the the Planning Memorandum dated August 10, 2021, or as may be updated, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, North York District, and satisfied all other comments and issues of other City Divisions and agencies related to the Zoning By-law Amendment; and

g. where applicable, community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On June 14, 2021 a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 14-storey (45.2 metres) mixed-use building with 352 residential units and retail at grade, and a 494.8 square metre on-site parkland dedication at the northeastern portion of the site.

On November 18, 2021 the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue East.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and, among other matters have secured:

i. that any site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment application within the sewershed impacted by the sanitary sewer upgrades contain provisions for a Holding (H) by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act related to the sanitary sewer upgrades in the Sheppard Avenue East corridor area;

ii. the full replacement of the existing rental dwelling units on the lands at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue East;

iii. the rents, rental tenure, unit mix, and unit sizes of the replacement rental dwelling units;

iv. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

v. any other rental housing-related matters in conformity with Policy 3.2.1.6 of the Toronto Official Plan and Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code;

b. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to ensure that any site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment application within the sewershed impacted by the sanitary sewer upgrades that are recommended to City Council for approval or consideration contains provisions for a Holding (H) by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act related to the sanitary sewer upgrades in the Sheppard Avenue East corridor area, until such a time as the Holding (H) By-law is removed on all lands subject of City Council's decision;

c. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications as set out in their memo dated September 17, 2021 or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

e. the owner has entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure appropriate services, facilities, and/or matters, as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and such agreement shall be registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; or has made other satisfactory arrangements to secure appropriate community benefits to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

f. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application 19 248116 NNY 17 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue East and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report.

4. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; such development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the applicant of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

Official Plan Amendment ("OPA") and Zoning By-law Amendment ("ZBA") applications have been submitted to amend the Toronto Official Plan, City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 for the properties at 680 and 688 Sheppard Avenue East to permit the redevelopment of the lands with a 22-storey residential building consisting of an eight- to 13-storey mid-rise tower component and a six- to eight-storey podium. The proposed development would contain 487 residential units, including 35 rental replacement units. The total Gross Floor Area ("GFA") of the proposed development is 38,349 square metres, of which 616 square metres is proposed for a new public childcare facility. The proposal also includes a 747-square metre public park. Related Rental Housing Demolition, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control applications have been submitted in support of the development proposal.

The applicant has appealed the OPA, ZBA, and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframes prescribed in the Planning Act. The Rental Housing Demolition application has been submitted under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and therefore is not appealable to the OLT.

This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City Staff to attend an OLT hearing and oppose the OPA and ZBA applications in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval appeals for the lands at 5800 Yonge Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the owner has addressed the outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications identified in the Memorandum dated April 6, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and

d. the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval respecting the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision are in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prepared in consultation with the City Solicitor and appropriate City Divisions.

3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the applicant of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; such development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the applicant of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On January 31, 2020, an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were submitted to permit the development of 34 and 37 storey residential towers on individual base buildings, and 37 and 44 storey residential towers linked by a 2 and 4 storey base building containing residential, retail and office uses. The application proposes to provide two new public streets: a portion of a north-south extension of Beecroft Road with a 26 metre wide right-of-way, and a new east-west street with a 20 metre wide right-of-way linking Yonge Street and the future Beecroft Road extension. The applicant is also proposing a new public park located on the west side of the future Beecroft Road which would be combined with the parkland dedication on the lands to the north to create a larger consolidated public park.

The applications propose a total gross floor area of 117,826.9 square metres (111,188.0 square metres of residential, 4,601.7 square metres of office, 1,255.6 square metres of retail, and 781.5 square metres of daycare) with a Floor Space Index of 3.6 times the area of the lot. The applications were deemed complete on February 25, 2020.

On August 31, 2021, the applicant filed an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") on the application due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. The applicant's appeal letter advises the OLT that they will be requesting approval of a revised proposal which has not yet been submitted to the City for circulation and review by staff.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 2995 Keele Street, Block "P", as generally illustrated on Attachments 4 and 5 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to:

a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule “A” in Attachment 9 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 

This application proposes exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the
Planning Act for a portion of the subject lands municipally known as 2995 Keele Street, Block "P", of the Stanley Greene District. The purpose of the application is to permit the creation of 38 conveyable lots to facilitate the development of 38 townhouse dwelling units in 6 buildings.  This proposal would work in conjunction with a separate application for a Plan of Common Elements Condominium on another portion of the subject lands. The purpose of the Common Elements Condominium application is to allow the development of a number of common element features. 

The 38 conveyable lots of the townhouse development would become Parcels of Tied Land ("POTL) to the Common Elements Condominium.  In addition, the Common Elements Condominium is intended for use by Building "A", a 4-storey building on another portion of the subject lands, which is comprised of 42 stacked townhouse units; a separate application was submitted to register a Plan of Standard Condominium.  

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to be enacted for a period of up to two (2) years on the specified portion of the subject lands. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act against the specified portion of the subject lands, whereby the owner agrees not to convey or mortgage any part of the Part Lot Control exempted lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the existing designated school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Wilmington Avenue, between a point 32.6 metres south of Overbrook Place and a point 60.2 metres further south, to be in effect between a point 32.6 metres south of Overbrook Place to a point 90 metres further south.

2. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Wilmington Avenue, between Kennard Avenue and Overbrook Place, to be in effect at all times.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wilmington Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending the extension of the existing school bus loading zone on the west side of Wilmington Avenue, in the vicinity of 200 Wilmington Avenue, to accommodate additional school buses that load and unload students at The Anne & Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Keele Street at a point approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue,  subject to the City of Toronto first being in receipt of and securing from the proponent of the 3100 Keele Street development:

a. a letter of credit for the traffic control signal construction in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; 

b. payment for the cost of the associated pavement markings in the public right-of-way, the signage in the public right-of-way, the timing card preparation, and the signal network integration, each in an amount acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

c. permit, application, and the 5-year signal maintenance fees in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

2.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in City Council of any bills that may be required.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Keele Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

As part of conditions of approval at the Committee of Adjustment for the development at 3100 Keele Street, traffic control signals are to be installed at a mid-block location on Keele Street, approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue. The traffic control signals will provide a safe crossing point for pedestrians and cyclists to Downsview Park, as well as facilitate the Downsview Dells trail connection to the Downsview Park trail system.

Transportation Services supports the installation of traffic control signals on Keele Street at a point approximately 90 metres south of Maryport Avenue.

The North York Community Council submits Item NY30.39 to City Council without recommendations, as all motions lost.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 24 King High Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns the tree is leaning towards the dwelling and may cause property damage and personal injury.

The subject tree is a Siberian elm tree (Ulmus pumila) measuring 51 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize and outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who live within the boundaries of the former borough.

The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on Monday, February 7, 2022 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Kam Babulal as their 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Director of Community Planning, North York District to initiate and complete by the end of 2023, a Zoning by-law amendment for the following properties in order to protect the Allen Greenway:

a. East side of Allen Road:

1. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Allen Road and the west side of 12 Flemington Road, Unison Health & Community Services (to O zone);

2. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Lawrence Avenue West and Dell Park Avenue (to O zone);

3. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between Fraserwood Park and Glengrove Avenue West (to O zone);

4. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Glengrove Avenue West and Glencairn Avenue (to O zone);

5. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between Glencairn Avenue to the east west section of Hillmount Avenue (to O zone);

6. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between the east west section of Hillmount Avenue and Viewmount Park (to O zone); and

7. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between Elm Ridge Drive and Eglinton Avenue West (to O zone); and
 

b. West side of Allen Road:

1. City-owned lands being used as a north south walkway between Lawrence Avenue West and east side of 25 Elway Court (to O zone);

2. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between the east side of 672 Coldstream Avenue and Glengrove Avenue West (to O zone);

3. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between the east side of 200 Glen Park Avenue to the east west section of Hillmount Avenue (to O zone);

4. City-owned lands being used as a public north south walkway between the east west section of Hillmount Avenue to Viewmount Avenue (to OR zone);

5. City-owned lands being used as a public open space between Ridelle Avenue and Elm Ridge Drive (to O zone); and

6. City-owned lands being used as a north south walkway between Elm Ridge Drive to Eglinton Avenue West (to O zone).

The Allen Greenway is a 3 km long linear open space and park system on both sides of Allen Road between Highway 401 and Eglinton Avenue West (see:

Allen-Greenway-Guidebook_C.-Bucksbaum_Summer-2020_pages-compressed.pdf (ecologicaldesignlab.ca) ). The north section is secured by the Lawrence Allen Secondary Plan (see: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/907d-cp-official-plan-SP-32-LawrenceAllen.pdf ). The Allen Greenway forms the central section of the 25 km long Northwest Cultural Trail (see: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/aa/bgrd/backgroundfile-169568.pdf ).

The Allen Greenway connects with the 9 km long east west York Beltline Park/Kay Gardner Beltline Park.

The Allen Greenway is an active transportation route and cultural corridor extending through the Lawrence Heights, Marlee Ville and Little Jamaica communities. These communities are deficient in parkland and are subject to many development applications.

There are Transportation Services owned and maintained lands which form part of the open space system. Some of these lands are zoned O (Open Space) but some lands are zoned for uses which do not protect for the open space system. In order to protect these City owned lands from being sold off, these properties need to be zoned as O (Open Space).

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Managers of Transportation Services, Engineering and Construction Services, Toronto Water, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to prepare a work plan and draft terms of reference for a planning study generally within 800 metres of the Glencairn subway station in support of the City’s Municipal Comprehensive Review.

 
2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the North York Community Council on the timing, boundaries, and components of the study in Recommendation 1 above, including but not limited to land use, built form, open space and parks, community facilities, infrastructure, and heritage, by June 2022.

Letter from Councillor Mike Colle regarding Marlee Avenue Area Study.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 3051 to 3079 Pharmacy Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (February 8, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant be required submit a revised Functional Servicing Report to the Satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services demonstrating the quantity and quality of the groundwater discharge (both long-term and short-term) to the City's sewers meets the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 681, Sewers Table 1 or 2 - Limits of Sanitary or Storm Sewer Discharge.

Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 25, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 as amended, to permit the construction of residential and commercial uses at 3051 to 3079 Pharmacy Avenue.

A total of 81 units are proposed, of which 67 residential units will be back-to-back, stacked townhouse units and the remainder standard townhouse units. A total of 4 commercial units are also proposed at grade fronting Pharmacy Avenue. The development will be served by 85 parking spaces provided at grade with the majority incorporated within the lower level of the back-to-back stacked townhouse block.

A residential gross floor area of 9,855 square metres and a commercial gross floor area of 266 square metres are proposed, resulting in an overall floor space index (FSI) of 1.42 times the area of the lot.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). It is a modest intensification of the site with residential and non-residential uses which are retained to provide opportunities for day-to-day retail or commercial functions to serve the surrounding community. The proposal conforms to the applicable Official Plan policies and complies with the criteria in the City's Townhouse and Low-Rise Apartment Guidelines through a built form that is compatible with the existing adjacent uses.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 4097 Lawrence Avenue East and 197 to 201 Galloway Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (February 8, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37
Agreement are as follows:

1. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution in the amount of $665,000 towards playground/park amenities for St. Margaret's Parkette located at 4138 Lawrence Avenue East;

2. the cash contribution referenced above shall to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and

3. in the event the cash contribution referred to in subsection 1 has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and

b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

1. the Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017, through the adoption of item PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time.

Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 25, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 12-storey (37.8 metre) residential building at 4097 Lawrence Avenue East and 197 to 201 Galloway Road. The proposed 16,017.6 square metres of residential gross floor area results in an FSI of 3.94. The residential building is comprised of 228 dwelling units, of which 15 units are configured as townhouse units at the base of the building with direct access from the public sidewalk. The building would include 230 parking spaces within a three-level below ground garage and 175 bicycle parking spaces on ground level and in the parking garage.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal conforms with the Official Plan as it intensifies a site designated Mixed Use Areas in a way compatible with existing and planned context. The 12 storey building conforms to the appropriate midrise performance standards. It provides the necessary transition to adjacent low scale uses while introducing additional housing options, including units suitable for larger households within a contextually appropriate built form.

The draft zoning by-law recommended for approval includes a holding provision ("H"), limiting development of the site until such time as a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report is submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director that confirms appropriate downstream capacity is available to service the development. It is also recommended that City Council enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing a financial contribution of $665,000 towards park and playground amenities for the St. Margarette's parkette.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 88 Toynbee Trail.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 88 Toynbee Trail. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to safety concerns.

The subject tree is a Norway spruce (Picea abies), measuring 46 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council approve the closure of the east sidewalk on McCowan Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and Nugget Avenue, from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024.

2. City Council direct that the east sidewalk on McCowan Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and Nugget Avenue, be returned to its pre-construction or better condition when the project is completed.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on McCowan Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Metrolinx's contractor Strabag ("the Project Co.") is responsible for designing and building the underground tunnel of the Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) project. The Project Co. is preparing the tunnel boring machine (TBM) launch site for tunnel excavation, which is planned to commence in April 2022. The TBM launch site is located in the northeast quadrant of Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road, with four site accesses on McCowan Road and two site accesses on Sheppard Avenue East.

The excavation operations are expected to generate multiple truck trips (31 truck trips per hour) over 12 hours per day. In coordination with City staff, Metrolinx and the Project Co. have reviewed pedestrian safety on sidewalks adjacent to the site accesses to prevent construction vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. As a result, the east sidewalk on McCowan Road, between Sheppard Avenue East and Nugget Avenue, is recommended to be closed to pedestrian traffic from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. In addition, the Project Co. will install appropriate signage at the signalized intersections of McCowan Road at Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road and Nugget Avenue to direct pedestrians to the west sidewalk on McCowan Road.

The Project Co. will manage and ensure pedestrian safety on the sidewalk adjacent to the two site accesses on Sheppard Avenue East by using traffic control persons (TCPs) to regulate the inbound and outbound truck movements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the stratified parcel of public lane located to the west of 375 Queen Street West, shown as Parts 5 and 6 on PLAN 66R-32180 (the "Lane"), attached as Appendix A to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.

2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix B to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.

3.  City Council receive the supplementary report (February 14, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, for information.

As this report proposes to permanently close a portion of a public highway, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services recommends that a stratified portion of the public lane (known as Ln1 W Peter N Jack Cooper) located to the west of 375 Queen Street West, which consists of Parts 5 & 6 on PLAN 66R-32180, as shown in Appendix "A", be permanently closed. Once closed, the stratified portion of the public lane will be sold to the adjoining property owner, 375-381 Queen Street West Inc.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council receive this report from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, for information.

Further to item TE31.3 "Permanent Closure of a Stratified Parcel of Public Lane Located to the West of 375 Queen Street West" this report provides an update on the City's Real Estate Disposal process. 

By Delegated Approval Form No. 2022-008, the Director, Transaction Services, authorized on February 10, 2022, the sale of Part 5 on PLAN 66R-32180 and further authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to permanently close part of the lane in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, and advise the public of the proposed closure in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule "A+" activities.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 340-376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 340-376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to introduce the site into City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and to modify the range of permitted employment uses on the site at 340-376R and 2 Melbourne Avenue. No physical changes to the existing building are proposed.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and to the City of Toronto Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The Official Plan Amendment will ensure the Site and Area Specific Policies will authorize the employment uses and ensure that such uses are compatible with the physical context and will not affect nearby Neighbourhoods in a manner contrary to the neighbourhood protection policies of the Official Plan, and that the proposed uses do not adversely impact adjacent residential districts.

Currently, the site is regulated by former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended. Introducing the site into City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 will ensure the property is regulated by the most current Zoning By-law while expanding the range of permitted office, retail, and service uses to improve access to locally servicing employment uses for the area. The proposed zoning by-law amendments also carry forward some use permissions from the current Industrial (I1 D2) zoning, while removing uses which are incompatible with the surrounding residential context.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 72 Perth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require the owner to submit a revised Rail Safety and Development Viability Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

4. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, City Council require the owner to pay the cash-in-lieu payment and convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 156.4 square metres located along the western property boundary, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. The conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication will be further facilitated through the Site Plan Control application.

5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back on amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 72 Perth Avenue from permit parking area 2.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a ten-storey (37.95 metres, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) residential building at 72 Perth Avenue with 108 residential units and an on-site parkland dedication that would support the widening of the West Toronto Rail Path.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), conforms to the relevant policies of the Official Plan, the Council endorsed Planning Framework for the Bloor Street Study: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue, and incorporates direction from the applicable design guidelines.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the application for a Rental Housing Demolition Permit in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of six (6) existing rental dwelling units located at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units to be demolished, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. The owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 1.a. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road after all of the following have occurred:

1. The satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 1 above;
   
   
2. The site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;
   
   
3. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006;
   
   
4. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed mixed-use building on the subject site;
   
   
5. The City's receipt of conformation that all six (6) existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant; and
   
   
6. The execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act, as a matter of legal convenience, to secure Recommendation 1.a. above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendment.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that:

1. The owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;
   
   
2. The owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;
   
   
3. The owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and
   
   
4. Should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the recommendations above, including execution of the Section 37 and Section 111 Agreement.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to demolish six existing dwelling units, all of which are rental units, located at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road. All six rental dwelling units had rents that exceeded mid-range rents at the time of application, and as a result replacement of the existing rental units is not required.

The lands at 287 Davenport Road and 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road are subject to a related application under the Planning Act for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (Application No. 19 244078 STE 11 OZ), which was the subject of a hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (Case No. PL200249).

The OLT issued a Decision on September 9, 2021 approving the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City, are secured, including rental housing matters.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit Application under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, to demolish six residential dwelling units, subject to conditions, which includes the provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan.

The Toronto and East York Community Council Division recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 173492 STE 22 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental townhouse unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental townhouse unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental townhouse unit or convert any replacement rental townhouse unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The nineteen (19) replacement townhouse rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 2,905 square metres and be comprised of five (5) four-bedroom units, twelve (12) three-bedroom units, and two (2) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by BDP Quadrangle and submitted to the City Planning  dated November 18, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least six (6) three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units and two (2) two-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The five (5) four-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units and remaining six (6) three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units shall have unrestricted rents, except where an Eligible Tenant elects to return to an unrestricted replacement rental townhouse unit, in which case the rent will be similar to their previous rent, as provided for under the City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Recommendation 1.c. below;

c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units proposed to be demolished at 95-131 Balliol Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental townhouse units at similar rents (including the right for existing tenants of two-bedroom rental townhouse units to return to three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units without an increase in rent from moving to a larger bedroom type) and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the owner shall offer all replacement rental townhouse units without returning tenants to the general public on a fair and open basis, consistent with general practices within the rental market and with leases of not less than one (1) year, ensuring that any household entering into a new lease for a replacement rental townhouse unit has an income of no more than four (4) times the annual rent for such unit. The owner shall individually advertise each replacement rental townhouse unit without a returning tenant through one or more publicly-available online rental listing websites and shall not lease any of the replacement rental townhouse units to a short-term rental housing provider;

e. the owner shall provide tenants of all nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

f. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental townhouse unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants;

g. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental townhouse unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants;

h. the owner shall provide and make available at least nine (9) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units at an initial monthly parking charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00), which may be increased thereafter on an annual basis by not more than the Guideline, and such vehicular parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units;

i. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development;

j. the owner shall provide and make available at least seven (7) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units at no charge, and such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants whose demolished rental townhouse unit contained storage space that was not replaced, secondly to returning tenants whose demolished rental townhouse unit did not contain storage space that was not replaced, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units;

k. the nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units required in Recommendation 1.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and

l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.k above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; 

d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site;

e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental townhouse units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and

f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable).

3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.
 

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 95-131 Balliol Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental townhouse units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the above recommendations, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

A Rental Housing Demolition application (18 173492 STE 22 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street.

The application proposes to demolish 19 rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street and redevelop the lands with a 37-storey residential building comprised of 440 dwelling units, including 19 replacement rental townhouse units on the first through fourth floors. The proposal includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental townhouse unit at similar rent and financial compensation to mitigate hardship. The existing 18-storey rental apartment building known municipally as 155 Balliol Street, which is comprised of 267 rental dwelling units, would be retained as part of the development and none of the building's residents would experience any changes to their tenancies.

The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application (20 155678 STE 12 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in October 2020 (Case No. PL200550) due to City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on October 1, 2021. In its Decision dated November 5, 2021, the OLT approved the proposed ZBAs in principle and withheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2128 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to:

a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, a letter from the Mechanical Engineer certifying the pump rates, and architectural plans to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and

b. make satisfactory arrangements and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, a letter from the Mechanical Engineer certifying the pump rates, and architectural plans accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement the above recommendations, including the execution and implementation of appropriate agreements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building at 2128 Yonge Street. The building is proposed to contain 80 dwelling units and 250 square metres of retail space. Two levels of underground parking are proposed with 19 parking spaces for residents and a total of 80 bicycle parking spaces.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 252 Parliament Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (February 11, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Recommendations 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner(s) of the lands at 252 Parliament Street to:

1. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents, including confirmation of  water and fire flow, sanitary and storm capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and
   
   
2. address all outstanding engineering issues identified in Section A of the Development Engineering Memo dated December 20, 2021 by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, and any other comments that may arise further to the review of materials submitted as part of the process to address the issues set out in Section A of the aforementioned memorandum, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 9-storey (28.1 metres high plus 2.9 metres high mechanical equipment) mixed use building at 252 Parliament Street.   The proposal is comprised of 69 purpose-built rental dwelling units, 128.8 square metres of commercial retail uses, and 10 parking spaces within a one-levelbelow ground garage.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with intent of the Official Plan and Downtown Secondary Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.  

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 136700 STE 28 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street, subject to the following conditions:
 

a. The owner shall provide and maintain eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The eight (8) replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of 868 square metres and be comprised of six (6) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning  dated September 10, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning .

b. The owner shall provide and maintain at least two (2) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and six (6) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit.

c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including rent gap payments, to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning .

e. The owner shall provide tenants of all eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings.

 
f. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants.

g. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants.

h. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least two (2) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly parking charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis.

 
i. The owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as it is offered to any other resident of the proposed development.

j. The owner shall provide and make available at least seven (7) bicycle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at no charge and on a first come-first serve basis.

k. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly storage locker charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis.

l. The eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy.

m. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 161 and 167 Parliament Street, 351, 363, 371, and 373 Queen Street East, and 80, 90, 92, and 94 Power Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.l above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning .

 
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street after all the following have occurred:
 

a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

 
b. the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006;

 
d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site;

 
e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and

 
f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.j above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendments (if applicable).

 
3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.
 

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:
 

a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

 
b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

 
c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing buildings commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

 
d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

 
5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the above recommendations, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

A Rental Housing Demolition application (18 136700 STE 28 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 161 and 167 Parliament Street, 351, 363, 371, and 373 Queen Street East, and 80, 90, 92, and 94 Power Street.

The application proposes to demolish a series of low-rise residential and commercial buildings that collectively contain eight rental dwelling units in order to redevelop the lands with a 27-storey apartment building comprised of 453 dwelling units, including eight replacement rental units. Commercial retail uses, including space for a potential supermarket, would be located on the first and second floors. The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the proposed development is approximately 34,900 square metres, of which approximately 31,300 square metres is residential GFA and approximately 3,600 square metres is non-residential GFA, resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 7.22 times the lot area.

The properties are also the subject of a combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application (18 136695 STE 28 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), in September 2019 (Case No. PL190470) due to City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the timeframe prescribed by the
Planning Act. A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on October 27, 2020. Council deferred making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application and directed staff to request the OLT to withhold its Order on the OPA and ZBA appeals until such time as the Rental Housing Demolition application has been approved by Council and all appropriate conditions associated with the Rental Housing Demolition Permit, including the execution of any necessary agreements, have been satisfied.

On November 23, 2020, the LPAT issued a Decision approving the proposed OPA and ZBAs in principle and witheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File No. 17 162769 STE 28 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of seven (7) existing rental dwelling units located at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

1. The owner shall provide and maintain seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement during the, at minimum, 20 year period; the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of three (3) one-bedroom units, one (1) two-bedroom unit, one (1) three-bedroom unit, and two (2) four-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated January 17, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
   
   
2. The owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least three (3) one-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining two (2) four-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted;
   
   
3. The owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
   
   
4.  The owner shall provide Other Eligible Tenants with the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
   
   
5. The owner shall provide tenants of all seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 34-storey mixed-use building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;
   
   
6. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed mixed-use building at no additional cost to tenants;
   
   
7. The owner shall provide at least four (4) replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units;
   
   
8. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed mixed-use building;
   
   
9. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the rental replacement dwelling units;
   
   
10. The owner shall provide tenants of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed mixed-use building;
    
    
11. The owner shall provide two (2) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units;
    
    
12. The owner shall enter into, and register on title at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, one or more agreement(s), to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units located at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue after all the following have occurred:

1.  All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;
   
   
2.  The Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have come into full force and effect;
   
   
3.  The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning \ or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
   
   
4.  The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site;
   
   
5.  The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and
   
   
6.  The execution and registration of an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.l. above.

3.    City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Buildingto issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.
 

4.    City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Buildingto issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

1. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;
   
   
2.  The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;
   
   
3.  The owner erects the proposed mixed-use building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that the demolition of such building commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
   
   
4.  Should the owner fail to complete the proposed mixed-use building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

5.    City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the above recommendations, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and other related agreements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

A Rental Housing Demolition application (17 162769 STE 28 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue.

The application proposes to demolish 7 existing rental dwelling units in order to redevelop the subject lands with a 34-storey mixed-use building comprised of ground floor retail and 388 dwelling units, including 7 rental replacement units. The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the proposed development is approximately 23,669 square metres, of which approximately 23,389 square metres is residential GFA and approximately 280 square metres is non-residential GFA.

The properties are also the subject of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (17 162754 STE 28 OZ), which were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in October 2017 (Case No. PL171162). A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on October 1, 2021. Council deferred making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application and directed staff to request the OLT to withhold its Order on the appeals until such time as the Rental Housing Demolition application has been approved by Council and all appropriate conditions associated with the Rental Housing Demolition Permit have been satisfied, including the execution of any necessary agreements.

On December 8, 2021, the OLT held a settlement hearing and approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application in principle. As outlined on the decision issued on December 17, 2021, the OLT withheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved.

This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 16, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Danforth Avenue is a historic main street that is a neighbourhood and regional destination. It is a key contributor to the quality of community life and the local economy, providing convenient and walkable opportunities for local shopping and public gathering spaces, locations for small businesses to start up and thrive, and local employment opportunities.  This report recommends a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) as well as implementing urban design guidelines for Danforth Avenue extending from the Don Valley in the west to Coxwell Avenue in the east to support this historic character while providing for future growth. 

In 2014, Council requested that Planning staff study Danforth Avenue in two segments – Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue (Segment 1) and Broadview Avenue to Coxwell Avenue (Segment 2). The Study for Segment 1 was completed in 2018.  The Segment 2 Study was conducted in accordance with 2018 Council direction that it use a Complete Streets approach, integrated transportation and economic development considerations along with planning matters. The Study Area boundary was later modified to include additional lands as shown in Attachment 1, to support the overall study objectives that were established through the study process.

Segment 2 is already experiencing some development interest.  The area is well served by the existing TTC Line 2 Subway which runs parallel to Danforth Avenue. Additionally, the Ontario Line is planned to connect with the existing TTC Line 2 Pape Avenue Subway Station. The SASP and urban design guidelines will guide this portion of the Danforth's growth and continued evolution into a complete transit-oriented community that is consistent with Provincial Plans and City objectives.  The SASP and urban

design guidelines will shape development, with site-specific rezoning or minor variance applications to be evaluated in future using the proposed SASP and urban design guidelines recommended in this report. 

For the area around the Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue interchange stations, this report recommends further study linked to policy driven work on Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs).  This work may introduce additional policies and guidance for higher densities, in accordance with Provincial Policy, as well as provide further analysis of appropriate additional or expanded infrastructure – water, servicing, parkland and community services and facilities – to support area growth.

The planning study has been conducted concurrently with two further studies:

- the Danforth Avenue Complete Streets Study (the "Complete Streets Study"), which included a detailed examination of the right-of-way as well as a feasibility design study which reviewed traffic, parking, and other considerations to develop a complete streets design, including on-street cycling facilities; and

- the Retail Vibrancy and Economic Analysis of Danforth Avenue (the "Retail Study"), which analyzed the businesses, commercial real estate trends, visits made to the Danforth and neighbourhood demographics in early 2020. A follow-up analysis assessed the planning implications that emerge from the Retail Study and reviewed options to support and encourage independent business.

Both the Complete Streets and Retail Studies apply to the entire 6 kilometre length of the Danforth, Segments 1 and 2 of the Planning Study.

The policies in the SASP and the urban design guidelines were developed together with the community, area Councillor, Complete Streets Study and Retail Study teams, and other stakeholders.  The resulting SASP and urban design guidelines focus on supporting transit-oriented development, creating opportunities for additional housing including affordable and supportive housing uses, conserving, maintaining and enhancing historic main street character and cultural heritage resources, supporting a coordinated and robust public realm, and delivering on the City's sustainability mandate.

This report summarizes the outcomes of the Segment 2 Planning Study, recommends implementing policy and urban design guidelines, describes the companion Complete Streets and Retail Studies, and provides suggested next steps to support the Danforth's continued success. 

The SASP and accompanying urban design guidelines will also support the larger MTSA objectives within the area, and contribute to the MTSA work that City Planning is completing. A Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment for Segment 2 has been carried out in tandem with the planning study and will soon conclude with a separate report to Toronto Preservation Board.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend By-law 424-2017 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption, for the lands municipally known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West for an additional 5 year period from the date of the enactment of the by-law in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 6 to the report (January 18, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required.

3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to register the by-law on title to the lands.

4. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

On June 13, 2016 an application was submitted to permit an exemption from Part Lot Control for the lands known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West to facilitate the implementation of a mixed-use development on the subject properties. The properties are located on two blocks between King Street West to the south and Pearl Street to the north including all properties between John Street and Ed Mirvish Way (West Block), and two properties east of Ed Mirvish Way (East Block).  The development includes two tall buildings of 84 and 74 storeys on the West and East Blocks respectively designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.  

The Part Lot Control exemption was requested to facilitate the division of the lands into a number of parcels to enable the owner to transfer portions of the lands along with easements and rights-of way needed to facilitate the implementation of the proposed development.  On January 31, 2017 Council approved the Part Lot Control Exemption application and on April 28, 2017 enacted By-law No. 424-2017 exempting these lands from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for a period of 5 years.

This report recommends that exemption from Part Lot Control be extended for an additional 5 years to allow for the completion of the project and associated transactions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a two-storey addition to the property on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 20, 2021, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 20, 2021, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 545 University Avenue, the owner shall:

1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan.

3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West is listed on the City's Heritage Register. It contains the Crosse and Blackwell Building which is a landmark building at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. It was constructed in 1927 by the notable architects Chapman and Oxley for the British food production company Crosse and Blackwell and it is a unique example of a former industrial headquarters that was designed with Art Deco and Beaux Arts stylistic influences. At its meeting on December 15, 2021 City Council approved the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate this property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council approve alterations proposed under S. 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Crosse and Blackwell property in connection with a proposed development. It also recommends that City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner of the subject property. The proposed development includes the complete retention of the Crosse and Blackwell Building, with the introduction of a two-storey roof addition and a single storey rear addition. The surface parking lot to the rear is proposed to be redeveloped with a 21 storey residential structure with a 13 storey base building. A courtyard open space is proposed to separate the Crosse and Blackwell Building from the new residential building that would face Queens Quay West.

At its meeting on January 24, 2022, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.4

and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 4, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

The property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West is listed on the City's Heritage Register. It contains the Crosse and Blackwell Building which is a landmark building at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. It was constructed in 1927 by the notable architects Chapman and Oxley for the British food production company Crosse and Blackwell and it is a unique example of a former industrial headquarters that was designed with Art Deco and Beaux Arts stylistic influences. At its meeting on December 15, 2021 City Council approved the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate this property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council approve alterations proposed under S. 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Crosse and Blackwell property in connection with a proposed development. It also recommends that City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner of the subject property. The proposed development includes the complete retention of the Crosse and Blackwell Building, with the introduction of a two-storey roof addition and a single storey rear addition. The surface parking lot to the rear is proposed to be redeveloped with a 21 storey residential structure with a 13 storey base building. A courtyard open space is proposed to separate the Crosse and Blackwell Building from the new residential building that would face Queens Quay West.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 250 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 47-storey mixed use building on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 250 University Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated August 16, 2021, prepared by IBI Group Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 250 University Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings dated August 16, 2021, prepared by IBI Group Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 250 University Avenue prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 250 University Avenue, the owner shall:

1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 250 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan.

3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 250 University Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 250 University Avenue.

The property at 250 University Avenue is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and designated under Part V of the Act as part of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. At its meeting on November 9, 2021 City Council agreed to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for this property. The appeal period for the Notice of Intention to Designate expired on December 20, 2021 and no objections have been received but the designation by-law has not yet been passed. This report recommends City Council approve the alterations proposed under S. 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property in connection with a proposed development, and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.

The Site is located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue. The property identified as 250 University Avenue contains the Bank of Canada Building, also known as the Toronto Agency, constructed in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm of Marani & Morris.

A Zoning By-Law Amendment application was submitted to the City to permit a 54-storey residential mixed-use building in 2018. A revised proposal was submitted on August 27, 2021 that involves a 47 storey mixed-use building and the full retention of 250 University Avenue, including its office lobby, while introducing a TTC Osgoode subway entrance at the northeast corner of the building.

At its meeting on January 24, 2022, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.5

and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 4, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

The property at 250 University Avenue is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and designated under Part V of the Act as part of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. At its meeting on November 9, 2021 City Council agreed to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for this property. The appeal period for the Notice of Intention to Designate expired on December 20, 2021 and no objections have been received but the designation by-law has not yet been passed. This report recommends City Council approve the alterations proposed under S. 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property in connection with a proposed development, and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.

The Site is located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue. The property identified as 250 University Avenue contains the Bank of Canada Building, also known as the Toronto Agency, constructed in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm of Marani and Morris.

A Zoning By-Law Amendment application was submitted to the City to permit a 54-storey residential mixed-use building in 2018. A revised proposal was submitted on August 27, 2021 that involves a 47 storey mixed-use building and the full retention of 250 University Avenue, including its office lobby, while introducing a TTC Osgoode subway entrance at the northeast corner of the building.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve alterations to the heritage property at 330 University Avenue in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of three "Canada Life" signs on the lands known municipally as 330 University Avenue, in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Pattison Sign Group, dated November 2, 2020 and October 29, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following conditions:

a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 330 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Provide building permit drawings substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Pattison Sign Group, dated November 2, 2020 and October 29, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including notes and specifications for the approved conservation and protective measures and a description of materials and finishes to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all conservation and repair work included in the specifications provided by Clifford Restoration, date-stamped received by Heritage Planning on December 22, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.2 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the approved conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved scope and specifications and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property located at 330 University Avenue (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act). The proposal is for replacement of three matching "Canada Life" illuminated fascia signs on the north, west, and south elevations of the tower of the Canada Life Building at 330 University Avenue.

At its meeting on January 24, 2022, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.3

and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 4, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property located at 330 University Avenue (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act). The proposal is for replacement of three matching "Canada Life" illuminated fascia signs on the north, west, and south elevations of the tower of the Canada Life Building at 330 University Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 12 Cluny Drive, a "C" rated structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following:

a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 12 Cluny Drive as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Harari Pontarini Architects, dated May 14, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans.

b. Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 12 Cluny Drive including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

1. Photo documentation of the existing structure at 12 Cluny Drive.

c.. Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Harari Pontarini Architect, dated May 14, 2021 and the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) Plan.

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of a "C" rated building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD), and approve the design of a replacement house located at 12 Cluny Drive in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The SRHCD Plan allows for the demolition of a "C" rated building provided that the replacement building design complies with the SRHCD Plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three-storey house meets the general intent of the SRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context.

The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.

At its meeting on January 24, 2022, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.6

and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 4, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of a "C" rated building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD), and approve the design of a replacement house located at 12 Cluny Drive in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The SRHCD Plan allows for the demolition of a "C" rated building provided that the replacement building design complies with the SRHCD Plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three-storey house meets the general intent of the SRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context.

The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the alterations to the heritage property at 294-298 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2. of the Ontario Heritage Act, as contained in  plans and drawings prepared by Superkul dated May 3, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Should the owner appeal City Council’s decision to refuse the application for alterations to the heritage property at 294-298 Sherbourne Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the application to construct a new structure at 294-298 Sherbourne Street (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District) in connection with the development of the subject properties.

The development application would introduce a 10-storey building on the properties at 294-298 Sherbourne Street, featuring a 7-storey tower element atop a 3-storey podium base. The applicant has applied for permission under Section 42 (1) 2. of the Ontario Heritage Act to permit the proposal, in addition to applying for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval. A Refusal report in response to the associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been prepared by Community Planning, to be heard by City Council concurrently with this report.

In its current form, the proposed development conflicts with the policies and objectives of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District, the City's Official Plan Heritage Policies and the existing Provincial land-use planning policy framework as it pertains to the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Staff are of the opinion that it has not been demonstrated that the cultural heritage values and heritage attributes of the District and the adjacent protected heritage properties will be conserved through the proposed development.

At its meeting on January 24, 2022, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB30.7 and made recommendations to City Council. 

Summary from the report (January 4, 2022) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse the application to construct a new structure at 294-298 Sherbourne Street (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District) in connection with the development of the subject properties.

The development application would introduce a 10-storey building on the properties at 294-298 Sherbourne Street, featuring a 7-storey tower element atop a 3-storey podium base. The applicant has applied for permission under Section 42 (1) 2. of the Ontario Heritage Act to permit the proposal, in addition to applying for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval. A Refusal report in response to the associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been prepared by Community Planning, to be heard by City Council concurrently with this report.

In its current form, the proposed development conflicts with the policies and objectives of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District, the City's Official Plan Heritage Policies and the existing Provincial land-use planning policy framework as it pertains to the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Staff are of the opinion that it has not been demonstrated that the cultural heritage values and heritage attributes of the District and the adjacent protected heritage properties will be conserved through the proposed development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Lands Tribunal hearing to oppose the Application for 2-6 Howard Park Avenue  and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; and

c. the owner has submitted revised landscape plans that are in a form and with content satisfactory the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the above recommendations.

On April 27, 2021, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for a 10-storey mixed use building with 128 dwelling units at the properties known as 2 - 6 Howard Park Avenue. The application was deemed complete on May 19 2021.

On November 5, 2021 the Applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame for the Official Plan Amendment and within the 90-day time frame for the Zoning By-law Amendment as outlined in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 471-479 Queen Street East for the reasons set out in the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development; and

d. the owner withdraw its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 525, being the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and the associated Zoning By-law 393-2021, as they relate to the subject lands.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the above recommendations.

On November 19, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 15-storey (54.8 metres tall including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 143 residential dwelling units at 471-479 Queen Street East. The application was deemed complete on May 5, 2021.

On November 5, 2021, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame under the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 294-298 Sherbourne Street and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

b. The Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and Groundwater Report has been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services;

c. The owner has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design, construction and financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, in connection with a Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the City's Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services should such Director determine that improvements to such infrastructure are required, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the above recommendations.

On July 2, 2021, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application were submitted to permit a 10-storey residential building within a protected Neighbourhoods land use designation and within a designated Heritage Conservation District at 294-298 Sherbourne Street. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application were deemed complete on September 13, 2021.

On January 14, 2022, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame under the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Bloor Street East, between a point 26 metres west of Sherbourne Street and a point 41 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from March 10, 2022 to March 31, 2023. 

2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

5. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

6. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

7. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

8. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times.

9. City Council direct that Bloor Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

10. City Council direct the applicant to procure, install, and maintain shipping container(s) to be used as a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway concurrent to, or within a grace period acceptable to the Acting Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services not exceeding three months, any permits being issued and for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at their sole cost.

11. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

12. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

13. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes.

14. City Council direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups.

15. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bloor Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

SkyGrid Construction Incorporated is constructing a 54-storey residential building and a 10-storey hotel at 387-403 Bloor Street East. The development site will have frontage on both Bloor Street East and Selby Street. The site is located on the south side of Bloor Street East, one property east of Sherbourne Street. The sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Bloor Street East fronting the site are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development.

City Council, at its meeting on February 26, 2019, approved the subject construction staging area on Bloor Street East, from March 5, 2019 to March 5, 2020. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 34 months. At its meetings on June 29 and 30, 2020, and May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council subsequently approved extending the duration of the construction staging area until March 8, 2021 and January 31, 2022 respectively. 

The developer has requested an additional extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street East in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to labour shortages and availability of materials due to COVID-19.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street East until March 31, 2023 in order to complete the construction of the development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the first north-south public laneway west of Church Street, between a point 11.4 metres south of Dundas Street East and a point 37 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

2. City Council authorize the closure of a 1.0 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site on Dundas Street East, between Church Street and a point 26.8 metres further west, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

3. City Council authorize the closure of a 0.6 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site on Church Street, between Dundas Street East and a point 38 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street.

5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street.

7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dundas Street East, between Church Street and Bond Street.

8. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dundas Street East, between Church Street and Bond Street.

9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street.

10. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

11. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

12. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

13. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times.

14. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

15. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

16. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

17. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

18. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

19. City Council direct that Dundas Street East, Church Street, and the first north-south public laneway south of Dundas Street East and west of Church Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

20. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at their sole cost.

21. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

22. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

23. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

24. City Council direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing & Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups.

25. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

250 Church Limited Partnership is constructing a 52-storey mixed-use residential condominium building with 681 residential units and two retail units on the ground floor at 244-260 Church Street. The site is located at the south-west corner of Church Street and Dundas Street East.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close a section of the first north-south public laneway west of Church Street, south of Dundas Street East, for a period of 41 months from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025, to accommodate a construction staging area. During the same time period, Transportation Services is also requesting approval to close a 1.0 metre wide portion of the City right-of-way abutting the development site along Dundas Street East and a 0.6 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site along Church Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council approve the continuation of closure of the east sidewalk, a seven metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Logan Avenue, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from March 10, 2022 to August 31, 2022, subject to the applicant complying with the conditions placed on the permit by City Council.

2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or undertake snow and ice clearing around the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed and to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

4. City Council direct the applicant to provide a new written notice to the neighbourhood and the Construction Liaison Officer (CLC) including cell phone contact information for the site supervisor, an update on the timelines, and parking, road occupancy and traffic impacts.

5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

11. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

12. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that contractors are parking in legal parking spaces around the site and are not obstructing sidewalks or roadways.

13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the local Councillor's office if the conditions are not being met and authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to revoke the permit if the conditions approved by City Council are not met.

Logan Avenue between Gerrard Street East and First Avenue has bike lanes on both sides of the street. Since the developer requires an extension of the construction staging area, including an extension of the closure of the bike lanes abutting the site, this matter requires final approval by City Council.

485 Logan Developments Inc. has taken over (from DC&F Corporation) the construction of a four-storey residential building at 485 Logan Avenue. The site is located on the east side of Logan Avenue, between Gerrard Street East and First Avenue.

City Council, at its meeting on July 28 and 29, 2020, approved the subject construction staging area on Logan Avenue, from July 17, 2020 to April 30, 2021. Subsequently, on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, City Council approved an extension of the duration of the closure until August 31, 2021.

The developer is now requesting an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Logan Avenue in order to complete the portion of the construction that cannot be accommodated on site. Based on information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to COVID-19, availability of materials, design issues, and a change of builder.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Logan Avenue for an additional six months, from March 10, 2022 to August 31, 2022, in order to complete the construction of the development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 51 metres west of Cedarvale Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Cosburn Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council authorize the parking regulation amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lansdowne Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Lansdowne Avenue, north of Bloor Street West.  This request resulted from a review following the installation of cycle tracks last year on Bloor Street West, between Shaw Street and Runnymede Road.  The cycle track installation reduced the supply of on-street parking and loading in the area.  Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) staff have reviewed streets intersecting Bloor Street West to convert locations with daytime time limit parking, overnight permit parking and no parking to paid, on-street parking.

The review considered parking areas of high demand that are functionally safe, appropriate, and economically viable and included consultation with the local Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).  The addition of new on-street paid parking will help serve local business parking demands and encourage regular turnover throughout the day to maximize parking available to patrons.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 23 metres further east.

2.  City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 23 metres further east.

3.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and a point 52 metres east of Logan Avenue, to be in effect between Broadview Avenue and a point 52 metres west of Logan Avenue.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, in the vicinity of the underground garage ramp to 50 Cosburn Avenue, be upgraded to a standing prohibition.  The proposed amendment will deter parking near the ramp by accessible permits holders and improve sightlines for vehicles and cyclists.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations.  Recommendation 3 will correct this inconsistency.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council prohibit eastbound and westbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of Davenport Road and Osler Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davenport Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for right-turn-on-red prohibitions for eastbound and westbound motorists at the intersection of Davenport Road and Osler Street.  These regulations are recommended to address potential conflicts between these turning motorists and other intersection users as a result of the intersection geometry.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council grant an exemption to PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Young Canadian Alliances to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions:

- Approval of the A.G.C.O.

- Approval of the Medical Officer of Health

- Compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy

- Receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit

2.  City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Gursikh Sabha Canada/Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, Autism Speaks of Canada, Make a Wish Foundation, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Long Term Care Homes and Services, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Dancing Damsels Inc., Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, Baycrest Foundation, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances, to solicit donations in support of their organizations.

3.  City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, ArtworxTO, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Baycrest Foundation, Taste of Middle East, Young Canadian Alliances, Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, to place objects in the reflecting pool.

4.  City Council grant permission to Gursikh Sabha Canada/Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Autism Speaks of Canada, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Make a Wish Foundation, Long Term Care Homes and Services, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances to engage in sport demonstrations.  

5.  City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances, Make a Wish Foundation for sound amplification outside of Nathan Philipps Square amplification schedule policy.

6.  City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Dancing Damsels Inc., Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances to use open flame as part of their event production.   

7.  City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Young Canadian Alliances to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production.

8. City Council grant permission to ArtworxTO, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, to cover City Hall window and building as part of their event production.

9.  City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management Division, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.

The purpose of this report is to request various exemptions from the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 "Public Squares" and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 “Nathan Phillips Square” for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square, April 1 - July 31, 2022.

The issuing of permits and exemptions for the events listed in this report will be conditional on adherence to public health regulations. Organizers will be responsible for submitting operational plans to the permit-issuing body, and monitoring on-site operations in a manner that maintains compliance with all public health guidelines and best practices. Staff in the Economic Development and Culture Division, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, will work with event organizers to assess viability, based on ongoing public health direction and the risks associated with specific events.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles excepted.

2. City Council amend the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles excepted.

3. City Council amend the existing westbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles excepted.

The installation of cycling tracks on Bloor Street West along with various other streets were approved by City Council, May 28, 2020 (CC21.20).  

As part of the cycle track installation, eastbound and westbound right turn restrictions between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm were enacted at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street.  

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) was consulted by staff from the Cycling & Pedestrian Projects unit prior to enacting the turn prohibitions. However, recent service changes to the 402 Parkdale community bus route in conjunction with the pre-existing prohibitions has had a negative impact on service reliability.

The TTC has since advised Transportation Services that the northbound left and eastbound right turns at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street is utilized by the 402 Parkdale community bus, which operates 8 trips per day, week days only, between 9:30am to 6:00pm on an approximately one-hour headway. 

For this reason, the TTC has requested an exemption from the existing northbound left turn prohibition at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. This prohibition has been in place for several years to prevent turning motorists from impeding through traffic in the shared lane. 

Given the infrequency of turns (approximately two) made by the 402 Parkdale bus at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street in addition to operational concerns, I am recommending that the TTC be exempted from the turn prohibitions at the subject location, which in turn will create a more efficient and reliable transit system. Transportation Services has no objections to the proposed changes.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council decide whether to endorse application for extensions to licensed hours or areas for the establishments listed in Attachment 1 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the City Clerk and direct the City Clerk to issue letters of municipal significance and non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

The Toronto and East York Community Council, on February 16, 2022, under its delegated authority, under Chapter 27-152, Delegation to Community Councils, declared the following to be events of municipal significance for liquor licensing purposes: 

- Do West Fest;

- OssFest

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council direction on two requests received by the City Clerk's Office for municipal endorsement for temporary liquor licence extensions that do not meet the criteria of the delegated authority.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council add Shaw Street, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, as a Community Safety Zone.

Transportation Services staff have identified that the segment of Shaw Street between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West qualifies to be a Community Safety Zone. Givins/Shaw Junior Public School is located on this block, and speed humps have already been installed to discourage speeding. The Community Safety Zone designation will help make Shaw Street safer for students and residents.

Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit northbound right turns at all times at Oriole Parkway and Imperial Street (bicycles excepted).

2. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at Imperial Street and Oriole Parkway (bicycles excepted).

I am writing to request your support in implementing all-day turn restrictions at Oriole Parkway and Imperial Street at the request of the Oriole Park Association (OPA) and residents of the street following consultations with the wider neighbourhood.  This action stems from periodic working group meetings my office has been holding with the OPA, Oriole Park residents, City staff and other stakeholders to brainstorm ways of addressing traffic infiltration concerns on residential streets in Oriole Park as a result of the ongoing Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction.

After extensive research and empirical analysis undertaken by the OPA in conjunction with residents of Imperial Street, the street was identified as one of the very few streets with no turn restrictions from/to Oriole Parkway, and therefore had a disproportionately high amount of cut-through traffic plying the street even outside of rush-hour times.  My office facilitated a meeting late last year with Traffic Operations staff, and the OPA to assess the proposal and the empirical analysis that was presented by the OPA.

At that meeting, staff agreed with the OPA's findings, pending an analysis of counts the former had ordered in order to provide an expert opinion.  We were expecting staff's expert opinion earlier this month; however, unexpectedly, staff advised of a technological glitch at the data collection agency contracted to provide the analysis that led to the counts being lost, thereby delaying the analysis indefinitely.  Without any timeline for when the counts and the analysis will be completed, my office had further consultations with staff, and we are proceeding to implement the restrictions on a pilot basis, pending the completion of the said counts and subsequent analysis.

Finally, my office has confirmed with staff that residents and other motorists (who need to access Imperial) have multiple alternatives of doing so should the changes be implemented.  For instance, for the northbound right turn prohibition, motorists can turn right on Chaplin Crescent (which is an arterial road and has traffic lights, turning lanes and even advanced signals, all designed to facilitate the movement of traffic) and turn northbound on Lascelles Boulevard to get onto Imperial Street.  For the westbound left turns, motorists can connect onto Lascelles Boulevard from Imperial and go southbound onto Chaplin Crescent, and head west towards Oriole Parkway.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award and thank the Agnes Macphail Committee on its ongoing work to select recipients of this prestigious East York legacy award. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested Strategic Protocol and External Relations staff brief the three East York Councillors on the history of the Agnes Macphail award from the former Borough of East York and how it was transferred to the newly amalgamated City of Toronto; and request Strategic Protocol and External Relations staff to identify any challenges that may have arisen now that Strategic Protocol and External Relations has taken over the logistics and options for the Councillor’s Office.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize and outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who live within the boundaries of the former borough.

The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on Monday, February 7, 2022 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Kam Babulal as their 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the westbound left-turn prohibition on Kingston Road and Glen Manor Drive, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles.

TTC’s 404 East York Community Bus, runs from the area of Kingston Road and Main Street to Coxwell Station. Along its route, it serves a variety of popular destinations within the neighbourhood. As a result of a recent route change, TTC is requesting an exemption from a turn prohibition on Kingston road at Glen Manor Drive. This westbound left-turn prohibition is in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for vehicles on Kingston Road.

Transportation Services staff determined that this exemption has minimal impact on traffic operations on Kingston Road and Glen Manor Drive and has no objections to the proposed change.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road.

2. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Chaplin Crescent at a point approximately 22.9 metres south of Russell Hill Road.

I am writing to request your support in authorizing the installation of an all-way stop control at Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road.  Residents of both streets presented a petition to my office to implement the changes in order to enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians.

Residents reported that the status-quo is extremely dangerous when making left turns off Russell Hill Road onto Chaplin Crescent as they have to edge through cars at rush hour while trying not to get hit by eastbound traffic.  The situation is equally dangerous for the pedestrians walking along Chaplin Crescent as cars travelling north on Chaplin Crescent are not required to stop and assess pedestrian movements before turning.

Upon receipt of the petition, my office consulted with Traffic Operations staff, who advised that there is already a temporary by-law in place, which was at the request of Metrolinx, to facilitate their construction activities.  The all-way stop control was never installed, but both my office and Traffic Operations staff have been given the all-clear by the Transit Work Zone co-ordinators to proceed with this change on a permanent basis.

The City Manager recommends that:  

1.  City Council receive this report for information.

City of Toronto staff are reviewing Toronto's situation with respect to COVID-19 activity, particularly the local epidemiological context. A supplementary report with the most up-to-date data and findings of this review will be provided for the March 9, 2022 City Council meeting.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee.

The Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending March 9, 2026, and until successors are appointed:

Anne Milchberg

Janet Ross

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.

Candidates' biographies

Anne Milchberg

Anne Milchberg is a Registered Professional Planner since 1999, a Registered Architect since 1987, and a seasoned adjudicator who served on the Ontario Municipal Board/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for five years.

Janet Ross

Janet Ross is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where she received a Bachelor of Arts. She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and called to the Ontario Bar. She was employed as a lawyer in the private sector and later joined the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Hearings Determination Division as a Refugee Protection Officer until her retirement in 2019.

At its meeting on February 14, 2022, reconvened on February 22, 2022, the Nominating Panel – Sign Variance Committee considered Item NS4.1 - Appointment of Public Members to Sign Variance Committee and made recommendations to City Council.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body.

The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, for a term of office ending March 9, 2026, and until successors are appointed:

Gerald Swinkin

Carissa Wong

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (February 1, 2022) 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 Local Appeal Body.

Candidates' biographies

Gerald Swinkin

Gerald Swinkin obtained his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1979. After commencing his legal career as a staff lawyer in the Legal Department of the City of Mississauga, he moved into the private sector, ultimately becoming a partner with the national law firm Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, specializing in municipal/planning law. After retirement from practice, Gerald was appointed in August 2016 to the Ontario Municipal Board (now the Ontario Land Tribunal) and served 5 years.

Carissa Wong

Carissa Wong is a second-generation Torontonian, lawyer, and accredited mediator who is passionate about community, planning and the environment.  She has published extensively on diverse participation in environmental decision-making and has assisted multi-party discussions on natural resource governance with First Nations in the Canadian north. She holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and a certificate in Advanced Mediation from Harvard's Negotiation Institute.

At its meeting on February 15, 2022, the Nominating Panel – Toronto Local Appeal Body considered Item XV6.1 Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and made recommendations to City Council.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of The Corporation of the City of Greater Sudbury v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development), File 39754, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.

The City Solicitor is seeking authority for the City to bring a motion for leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case that will consider whether, under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA"), a municipality has the responsibilities of an "employer" in respect of work that was or ought to have been performed by the contractor's employees on a construction work site.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A,  Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, including any part thereof, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On October 29 and 30, 2019, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 469, which, among other matters, created Chapter 6, Section 43, Sherway Area Secondary Plan.  The Secondary Plan was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") by 9 appellants.  An appeal by 2217 The Queensway has been withdrawn of the Secondary Plan.

The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for an ongoing matter before the OLT.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, and Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council designated the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and adopted the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan (the "King-Spadina HCD") under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act at its meeting of October 2, 2017.  The King-Spadina HCD was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT").

The OLT had scheduled a 20 day hearing on the merits of the King-Spadina HCD commencing on April 6, 2020, but it was subsequently adjourned. In order to move forward with this matter, the City Solicitor requires further direction.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") as Tribunal case number PL200329.

A 10-day hearing relating to the development proposal is scheduled to commence on March 21, 2022.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B to Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege.

The Port Lands Official Plan Modification (the "Port Lands OPM" or "OPM") was first endorsed by City Council in December of 2017. Several appellants of the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan ("OPA 257" or "CWSP"), including public agencies, existing industries, and private owners with development aspirations, raised issues with the Port Lands OPM.  Given the large number of parties and issues, the hearing of the Port Lands issues was planned to be phased.

The first phase dealt with Land Use and Transportation matters, and was resolved through negotiation and settlement discussions, resulting in Decisions and Orders of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in March and May of 2021, commending the City and the parties and approving the OPM in part.  A five-week hearing is scheduled for May and June, 2022 to deal with the remaining issues (the Port Lands OPM Hearing (Phase 2).

The parties have agreed to adjourn consideration of some Phase 2 issues pending ongoing City-wide work. Through settlement discussions, most of the remaining Phase 2 issues have been resolved.  There are now only two outstanding parties with issues to be litigated: 309 Cherry and OPG/PEC.  The remaining issues include matters related to: Urban Design Standards & Heritage; and Sustainability and Biodiversity. 

The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions in respect of the Port Lands OPM Hearing (Phase 2).  City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, including any part thereof, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 499, which, among other matters, created Chapter 6, Section 45, Golden Mile Secondary Plan.  The Secondary Plan was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") by 20 appellants and the OLT added three additional parties.

The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in this matter which is the subject of an appeal to the OLT.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in the Confidential Attachment 1.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2022) from the City Solicitor, once adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Riocan Holdings Inc. ("RioCan") applied for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Plan of Subdivision to permit the redevelopment of their lands at 815-­845 Eglinton Avenue East (the "Applications").  The Applications were appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT", now Ontario Land Tribunal, "OLT" or "Tribunal") citing Council's failure to make a decision within the time allotted by the Planning Act.  The Parties to the appeals participated in a private mediation session on November 18-20, 2019.

In November, 2019, RioCan made a settlement offer to the City to resolve the appeals, which was accepted by City Council at its meeting of November 26 and 27, 2019 (the "Settlement Offer").  City Council directed that in the event that the LPAT allows the appeals in whole or in part, the City Solicitor request that the final order approving the zoning by-law amendments be withheld until the LPAT is advised by legal counsel for the City that, amongst other matters, the final form and content of the zoning by-law amendments are acceptable to the City, and a satisfactory Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure the Section 37 matters.

At a settlement hearing held before the Tribunal on February 5, 2020, evidence was presented in support of the Settlement Offer.  By its Decision and Order issued on March 4, 2020, the Tribunal amended the City of Toronto Official Plan, the Borough of East York (Leaside) Zoning By-law 1916, as amended, and the City Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, and approved the draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the proposed re-development, with the final order withheld in regard to the zoning amendments and the plan of subdivision approval.

Since the Tribunal decision approving the settlement was issued, the City Solicitor has been working with counsel for RioCan and City staff to finalize the form of the zoning by-law amendments and the Section 37 Agreement to implement the Settlement Offer.

The City Solicitor requires further direction in respect of the implementation of the settlement of the rezoning appeals, such that the Section 37 Agreement can be finalized and a final order can be issued in respect of the zoning by-law amendments.

City Planning and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have been involved in the preparation of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B, if adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.

On November 8, 2019, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for the property at 1521 Queen Street West (the "Site"), proposing to amend Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 438-86 to permit the construction of a new eight-storey mixed-use building with an overall height of 30.9 metres (the "Original Proposal").  The Original Proposal proposed 78 residential units and approximately 300 square metres of retail space on the ground floor, with a total gross floor area of approximately 5,923 square metres.

The Original Proposal was deemed complete on December 6, 2019.  The application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") on November 2, 2020 due to the City's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time period set out in the Planning Act.  The OLT conducted one Case Management Conference on June 8, 2021 and scheduled a 13-day hearing commencing on May 17, 2022.  The applicant provided revised plans to the OLT on January 21, 2022, which addressed some of the City's issues with the Original Proposal.

The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the OLT hearing that is scheduled to commence on May 17, 2022.

City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report.

2.  If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The City Solicitor has received a with-prejudice settlement offer regarding lands at 169 The Donway West (the "Settlement Offer" attached as Public Appendix "A").  This report will outline the Settlement Offer, its associated challenges, the relationship between 169 The Donway West and 966 Don Mills, and offer confidential advice from the City Solicitor related to the Settlement Offer.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2022) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On September 1, 2020, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 630-686 Finch Avenue East (the "Site") to permit a new 12-storey mixed-use building with a height of 43.25 metres plus 5.5 metres for the mechanical penthouse.  The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of 28,333 square metres, with 206 residential units and 897 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. Vehicular access would be from two locations on Finch Avenue East and there would be no vehicular access from Banstock Drive.

On June 3, 2021, the City received a Site Plan Control application for the Site.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, along with its Site Plan Control application (together the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") on August 16, 2021.

The OLT has scheduled a Case Management Conference for March 28, 2022.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, if adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

2457938 Ontario Limited (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 3100-3200 Bloor Street West and 4-8 Montgomery Road (the "Subject Site").  The Subject Site currently contains a car dealership, car rental establishment, and a paved parking lot along Bloor Street, as well as three two-storey detached residential dwellings fronting onto Montgomery Road.  To the north of the Subject Site are the Toronto Transit Commission ("TTC") subway tracks for the Bloor-Danforth Line 2.  A portion of the Subject Site is found north of the TTC subway tracks.  To the west of the Subject Site is the Mimico Creek.

On June 8, 2020, the Applicant submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the City (the "OPA and ZBLA Applications") to permit the development of a new 13-storey residential building with commercial uses at grade on the Subject Site (the "Original Proposal").  The Original Proposal included 319 dwelling units and 443 square metres of commercial space.  As part of the development, the Applicant proposed to naturalize and convey to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ("TRCA") the portion of the Subject Site that is located below the top-of-bank along the western edge of the property.  The TRCA has also requested the conveyance of the lands that fall within a 10 metre buffer between the top-of-bank line and the new building.  On April 6, 2021 a related Site Plan Control application was also submitted by the Applicant for the Subject Site (the "Site Plan Application").

On January 19, 2021 the Applicant appealed the OPA and ZBLA Applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT").  On May 11, 2021, the Applicant also appealed the Site Plan Application to the OLT.  The consolidated appeals are known as OLT case number PL210087 (the "Appeal").  A case management conference was held on May 28, 2021 and a telephone conference status hearing was held on August 31, 2021.  A 10 day hearing is scheduled to for May 30 to June 10, 2022.  In addition to the City and the Applicant, the Thompson Orchard Community Association ("TOCA") is also a party to the Appeal.  Local residents David Amato, Meghan Payne, and the Sunnylea Kingsway Community Association ("SKCA") have been granted participant status to the Appeal. 

City Council, in its decision regarding a Request for Directions Report by City Planning (dated June 4, 2021) instructed the City Solicitor and City staff to oppose the Original Proposal in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues and report back on the outcome of those discussions.  As a result, the City agreed to engage in without prejudice OLT-led mediation.  The City attended mediation with the other parties to the Appeal, being the Applicant and TOCA, as well as the participants Mr. Amato and the SKCA, who elected to be involved for a part of the mediation proceedings.

On March 1, 2022, the Applicant's counsel, Stikemann Elliot LLP, submitted to the City Solicitor a with prejudice settlement offer (the "Settlement Offer") based on revised architectural plans also dated March 1, 2022 and prepared by Kirkor Architects (the "Revised Plans").

The Settlement Offer is attached to this report as Public Attachment 1 and the Revised Plans are also attached as Public Attachment 2.  The Settlement Offer and Revised Plans are described further in the "Comments" section below.

The purpose of this report is to request instructions for the upcoming OLT hearing.

City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report.

2.  If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of:

a.  the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and

b.  Confidential Attachments 2 and 3.

Artlife Developments (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 2872, 2880 and 2882 Kingston Road (the "Subject Site").  The Applicant applied for amendments to Cliffcrest Community By-law 9396 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "Application") in order to facilitate a 10-storey mixed-use building containing 145 dwelling units and 295 square metres of ground floor commercial space with a total gross floor area of 9,437 square metres (the "Original Application").

On March 10, 2021, City Council adopted the recommendations of Community Planning staff to refuse the Applications.  The Applicant appealed City Council's decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT").  The appeal was assigned Case PL210208. In its decision dated October 6, 2021, the OLT set an 8-day hearing of the appeal to commence on June 28, 2022.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Appendix A, if adopted by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The application proposes to amend City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit 14 back-to-back townhouse units in one block.  The proposed townhouse units would be 4- storeys (14.5 metres) in height and have a total residential gross floor area of 1,993 square metres, representing a Floor Space Index of 0.92 times the area of the lot.  The application proposes 18 surface parking spaces adjacent to the rail corridor and 14 parking spaces integral to the townhouses.

The owner of the site has appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") citing Council's failure to make a decision within the time required by the Planning Act. Further direction from City Council is required on this matter.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2022) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and the information in Confidential Appendices A and B in the event City Council adopts the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1.

3.  City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as these documents contain advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The applicant (Manulife Investment Management) appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on February 25, 2021 citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the statutory timeline.

A hearing of this matter before the OLT is scheduled to begin on March 30, 2022 for a duration of 8 days.

Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that:

1. City Council reappoint Stephen Diamond as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a one-year term commencing on March 21, 2022 until March 21, 2023.

I am recommending that City Council, together with the Provincial and Federal governments, reappoint Stephen Diamond as a Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a one-year term commencing on March 21, 2022. Stephen Diamond has served as the Chair of the Board for the past three years.

Under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Act, the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto is composed of:

• Four members appointed by the Provincial Government

• Four members appointed by the Federal Government

• Four members appointed by City Council

• One member jointly appointed by all three governments, such member to serve as chair

I understand that our government partners are moving forward in parallel to confirm the extension to Stephen Diamond’s term, provided that City Council agrees.

The City retains the power to appoint its four members, three public members and the Mayor or designate. Councillor Joe Cressy is appointed as the Mayor's Designate for a term of office ending November 14, 2022. The terms of the three public members – Wende Cartwright, Michael Galego and Jack Winberg – end on June 20, 2022 and City Council will consider appointments for the next three-year term at its June 2022 meeting.

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that:

1. Despite the previous moratorium on the naming and renaming of civic properties, City Council approve the renaming of Underhill Park to Dr. Daniel Hill Park and the placement of a plaque in the park to commemorate Dr. Daniel Hill and his contributions to the City of Toronto.

Dr. Daniel Hill is a man of extraordinary accomplishments. An immigrant from the United States, Dr. Hill settled in Toronto and made Don Mills his home, residing around the corner from Underhill Park. He and his wife Donna moved to Don Mills in 1962 where they raised three children, Daniel, Lawrence and Karen. 

His many accomplishments include being the first Director on the Ontario Human Rights Commission (including being appointed as Chair in 1971), the Provincial Ombudsman from 1984-1989, the author of The Freedom Seekers: Blacks in Early Canada and the founder of the Ontario Black History Society. 

Pursuant to the advice of City staff, Underhill Park is scheduled to have a new playground installed by June 2022. This would be an ideal time to initiate the renaming.

In order to meet this schedule, local schools and residents have been contacted and consulted. They are supportive of renaming the park after a resident who has made such an important contribution to the community, the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario. Renaming the park after Dr. Hill is also in alignment with the City's draft guiding principles for commemoration by sharing the story of a prominent Black Torontonian and celebrating the City's diversity. 

Staff have advised that this naming is considered to be of City-wide significance and accordingly is being submitted to City Council for approval.

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that:

1. City Council endorse an extension of the existing Shenzhen-Toronto Memorandum of Understanding for a 2 year term.  

The City of Shenzhen, China has requested an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding between Shenzhen and Toronto.

The City of Toronto has enjoyed a strong, productive relationship with the Municipality of Shenzhen for several years, supported most recently by a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding. Unlike agreements with other cities that fall within the scope of the City's International Alliance Program which are open-ended, a sunset clause was included in Toronto's Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen: after 5 years both cities must make the decision to renew the relationship agreement. This mechanism encourages both cities to innovate and helps to ensure that our continued engagement yields tangible mutual benefits which take account of current circumstances and market opportunities.

Among other achievements to date:

• Toronto's collaboration with Shenzhen has resulted in the annual Sci-Innovation Competition. This is the largest innovation competition of its kind in Canada, which since 2016 has awarded over $1.4 million in prizes to Canadian start-up businesses for the development of innovative technologies. 
  
  
• In 2019 Toronto sent a business delegation to Shenzhen.
  
  
• Recognizing Toronto as an important global hub, Shenzhen established an office in Toronto to encourage, develop and grow relationships between our business communities.

The most recent Shenzhen-Toronto Memorandum of Understanding expired in 2021. While there is currently a moratorium in place which prevents the City from entering into new city-to-city agreements while a review of the International Alliance Program is undertaken, there is no restriction on temporarily extending existing city-to-city agreements with other jurisdictions.

As with many projects and plans during recent times, the review of the International Alliance Program has been significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a report to City Council is not expected until early 2023.

Extending the City's Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen for a period of 2 years will support the continuity of one of Toronto's most productive and important inter-municipal relationships, while allowing time for the implementation of any new recommendations approved by City Council resulting from the review of the International Alliance Program before any longer-term agreement with Shenzhen is considered or confirmed.

Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that:

1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to work with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation on transferring the entire Roe Bus Loop property located at 1870 Avenue Road to the Parks, Forestry, and Recreation division.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to explore the use of all available Section 37 money to ensure the Toronto Transit Commission is made whole for the purchase of the property and explore the potential purchase of commercial properties on Avenue Road abutting the bus loop to further expand the size of the park.

3. City Council direct that, as the loop may be required by the Toronto Transit Commission during accessibility improvements at Lawrence Station, no transfer should be planned until the completion of this work in 2024.

The Upper Avenue Road area north of Lawrence Avenue to Wilson Avenue is a park-deficient area that is facing increased intensification pressures with five residential development applications underway. The Toronto Transit Commission Roe Bus Loop, located at 1870 Avenue Road, is an under-utilized piece of Toronto Transit Commission property that could be converted into a thriving and much-needed community park.

The bus loop is seldom used (roughly 15-20 times per year) for Toronto Transit Commission buses with the north portion having already been declared surplus by the Toronto Transit Commission. Given the under-utilization of this property by the Toronto Transit Commission and the acute need for open space and parkland in this community under great intensification pressure, there is an opportunity to use this property as a park.

There is Section 37 money available from local developments to underwrite the possible purchase of the loop by Toronto Parks, Forestry, and Recreation.

Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 

1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $12,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 784 The Queensway, secured for streetscaping improvement (XR3026- 3701047), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 8 murals on Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood in Ward 3 (Cost Centre: NP2161).

2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

The Bell Box Murals Project is a program of Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009, artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec.

The benefits of the Bell Boxes Murals Project include:

• Makes the streets more inviting to residents and visitors.
• Enhances residents' sense of community.
• Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature.
• Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage.
• Provides income and opportunities for local artists.

Eight Bell utility boxes have been identified in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood. Funding has been identified from the development at 784 The Queensway.

The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 3. The Bell Box Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto.

The intent of this Motion is to transfer a total of $12,000 of Section 37 Funds from the development at 784 The Queensway to Community Matters Toronto to provide on-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on 8 Bell utility boxes in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood in Ward 3. 

Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body of 86 Foch Avenue (Committee of Adjustment Application Number A0112/21EYK) and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment seeking permission to construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage at 86 Foch Avenue (Application Number A0112/21EYK).

In particular, the applicant seeks variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Etobicoke Zoning By-law 1979-67, including variances for lot coverage, gross floor area, front yard setback, rear yard setback, window projection, basement grade, and dwelling height.

On August 26, 2021, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested variances. The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

City Council adopted Agenda Item MM38.12 on December 15, 16, and 17, 2021 (http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.MM38.12) in respect of the appeal of the application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and directed the City Solicitor and any other appropriate staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal. Council also authorized the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.

A Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing took place on February 14, 2022. An additional hearing date has been scheduled for April 28, 2022.

This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution to the appeal, as necessary, in addition to the directions in Council Agenda Item MM38.12.  

Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 

1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $12,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) funds obtained from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West, secured for public initiatives (XR3028- 4500028), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 7 murals on Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood of Ward 3 (Cost Centre: NP2161).

2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

The Bell Box Murals Project is a program of Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009, artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec.

The benefits of the Bell Boxes Murals Project include:

• Makes the streets more inviting to residents and visitors.
• Enhances residents' sense of community.
• Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature.
• Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage.
• Provides income and opportunities for local artists.

Seven Bell utility boxes have been identified in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood in Ward 3, with the assistance of the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association. Funding has been identified from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West for streetscape improvements.

The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 3. The Bell Box Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto.

The intent of this Motion is to transfer a total of $12,000 of Section 45(9) Funds from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West to Community Matters Toronto to provide on-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on 7 Bell utility boxes in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood of Ward 3.

Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application Number A0813/20TEY for 21 Valley View, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing(s), with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeals and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeals at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application Number A0813/20TEY) (the "Application") seeking permission to alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.

The Application sought variances from Zoning By-law 569-2013 to reduce the required rear yard setback and the required setback from a stable top-of-bank, and exceed the maximum permitted building length and depth. 

The City's Engineering and Construction Services division provided a memorandum to the Committee of Adjustment describing a sewer that is located on the abutting property and at the rear of 21 Valley View. The Engineering and Construction Services memorandum (attached) noted that City design standards require a 6 metre wide easement for operation and maintenance purposes and recommended that the Committee defer consideration of the Application or require the Owner to submit revised site plans deleting all proposed structures and encroachments that were to be located within the required easement lands.

At its hearing on January 12, 2022 the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision is attached. The applicant appealed the Decision on January 28, 2022.

This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Decision and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in the Applications. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary.

Councillor Cynthia Lai, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that:

1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the Executive Committee on the feasibility and financial implications of amending the program eligibility criteria for the Single Family Residential Low Income Solid Waste Relief Program provided in Section 844-30.1 of the Toronto Municipal Code to include eligible persons that receive a separate solid waste bill and is a shareholder of a housing co-operative corporation.

Low-income seniors and persons with disabilities may apply annually to receive a rebate on the solid waste portion of their utility bill if they meet certain eligibility criteria. The solid waste rebate is based on the size of the garbage bin and applies to eligible persons that have a small, medium, or large bin and garbage bag only customers.

One of the eligibility requirements of the program stipulated in the current Municipal Code require the property to be occupied by the eligible person making the application and must be owned solely by one or more eligible persons, the estate of a low-income person, the widow or both or owned jointly by the eligible persons with one or more owners who do not reside at the property. By definition, this does not include shareholders of a housing co-operative as they are not listed as the assessed owner of the property and therefore would not qualify for the solid waste relief program offered by the City.

This Motion asks City staff to explore the possibility of including low income seniors and disabled shareholders of co-operative housing who receive a separate solid waste bill for their unit and would otherwise be eligible to take advantage of the rebate programs.

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to determine the feasibility of accelerating the rehabilitation, placemaking plan public realm improvements for the King-Sumach Plaza Belt as per the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and with local Section 37 funds, to ensure the planning and design rehabilitation work includes interim and/or permanent public realm improvements and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee as soon as possible and no later than the First Quarter of 2023.

The King-Sumach Plaza Belt comprises mostly City-owned lands located under or adjacent to the Richmond Street East, Adelaide Street East and Eastern Avenue overpass network. The addresses include 1 Sumach Street, 440-450 King Street East and 513 King Street East. They are currently large unpaved dirt parking lots and an eyesore to the community. They create a hindrance for public safety and are under-utilized public space. The King-Sumach Plaza Belt was identified for revitalization, as outlined in the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, in September 2019.

The plan outlines public realm improvements such as:

1. Pedestrian and cyclist safety, comfort and accessibility under or adjacent to the overpass network;
   
   
2. Pedestrian and cyclist connectivity under or adjacent to the overpass network between the West Don Lands, Distillery District, Corktown and Queen Street Policy Areas; and
   
   
3. Meaningful opportunities for placemaking and gathering.

It also outlines improvements that will be achieved over time through development and capital investment like:

1. streetscape improvements, including but not limited to, new trees, seating and landscaping along King Street East, Sumach Street and Cherry Street; and
   
   
2. high quality paving materials, new trees, seating, lighting, public art, heritage interpretation, programming, landscaping and integration of stormwater capture where possible, on City-owned lands located under the overpass network.

These are very welcomed public realm improvements, yet it is concerning that they will not be realized for many years. Recently, 1 Sumach Street became a development site under review for rezoning. This creates an unexpected opportunity to accelerate the design work and public consultation to determine new urban design options post-rehabilitation.

Given the size and great potential of the King-Sumach Plaza Belt, the unsafe condition and poor maintenance can not be allowed to persist. Residents of Corktown, Distillery and the West Don Lands deserve to know how the City is proactively meeting the official public realm objectives in the King-Parliament Secondary Plan.

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the permit fee charged for the Bum Run's 2022 event (Fee Ref. 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 2, Transportation Services).

The Bum Run event began ten years ago to raise public awareness of the fact that 90 percent of colon cancer deaths are preventable by early diagnosis. Through collaboration with surgeons, hospital staff, friends and families the event was created in order to raise funds for early diagnosis clinics, facilitation and awareness of the benefits of preventative action.

The Bum Run is the only Toronto-hosted event that is registered as 100 percent non-profit. All funds raised are used toward the cause, cure and awareness campaign. The Bum Run is an unpaid volunteer event. Although there is a fundraising registration fee for a timing chip, it is an open, no-fee event. All are invited to participate in the event for free by simply showing up.

The user fee charged for an Athletic Event for permission to fully or partially close/occupies an expressway, major arterial, minor arterial and collector roads for the purpose of holding an Athletic Event increased to $3,870.46 per event. Toronto City Council is being asked to waive the user fees for this street event as a means to support colon cancer awareness.

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that:

1. City Council increase the 2022 approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on a one-time basis by $967,000.00 gross, $0 net, for transfer to Toronto Community Housing Corporation in order to undertake capital building upgrades to the building at 200 Wellesley Street East necessary to create a Food Hub, (cost centre: FD5101) fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the following developments:

1. 480-494 Yonge Street and 3 Grosvenor Street, secured for capital improvements for new or existing cultural and/or community space in the Ward, in the amount of $617,655.00 (source account XR3026-3700911); and
   
   
2. 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street, secured for community, recreation and/or cultural space improvements, in the amount of $349,345.00 (source account XR3026-3701155).

 2. City Council direct that $967,000 be forwarded to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, subject to Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

The St. James Town neighbourhood experiences high rates of food insecurity. Although it is very densely populated, it is served only by two grocery stores, which do not ensure affordable access to healthy, fresh, culturally-appropriate food for low-income residents. The St. James Town Food Table is an exciting opportunity to bring a critical and community-led service to St. James Town.

The St. James Town Community Food Table was established in January 2021, following direction from City Council and convened with representation from community agencies, residents and residential apartment owner groups, including Toronto Community Housing Corporation and City divisions. The intent of establishing the Food Table was to lead the development of a collaborative framework to address food security in the St James Town neighbourhood. The key actions were established by members of the Food Table along with city staff. They include: 1) Developing emergency response teams in buildings that can provide residents with food and water during a sudden event such as a power outage or fire; 2) Ensuring residents are engaged in the development and implementation of food programming in the neighbourhood; and 3) Mobilizing spaces for food programing in St. James Town.

The vision of the food table is as follows: “A collaborative, resident-led, and sustainable food system that secures healthy, culturally appropriate, quality food that is equitable and just for the community of St. James Town. We envision this neighbourhood system as a part of City and regional food systems.” The Hub draws on the Neighbourhood Pod model, currently supported by the City as a local response to the pandemic. The idea is that pods facilitate and build community capacity and social capital that already exist within neighbourhoods.

In order to support the mandate of the Interim Collaborative Framework, one-time funds of $50,000 will be made available as part of the Request for Expressions of Interest Process for the 200 Wellesley Food Hub. Toronto Community Housing has committed to spending $1 million dollars, yet there is a missing balance of $967,000 for the kitchens, which includes countertop, millwork, electrical rough-ins, plumbing work and appliances, as well as elevators, and allowance for entrance reception storefront and interior fit outs of pantry, office and storage space.

Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 6175, 6183 Kingston Road, 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11 Franklyn Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (February 25, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, with Attachment 7 amended as follows:
 

a. by deleting and replacing Site Specific Provision 5 (A), so that it reads:  

(A) For all parcels, the required parking space must be located in a parking garage attached to each residential unit.

b. by deleting and  replacing Site Specific Provisions 5 (B) (iii), B (iv), B (xi), B (xiv), so they read:

(iii) Despite regulation 10.5.40.10(1), the height of a building for units 1 to 8, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 118.31 metres;

(iv) Despite regulation 10.5.40.10(1), the height of a building for units 19 to 26, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 116.75 metres;

(xi) Despite regulation 10.60.40.10(1), the permitted maximum height of a building or structure is 12.35 metres;

(xiv) Despite regulation 10.5.40.60(1)(D) in the rear yard of lot/parcel 26, a platform with a floor higher than the first storey of the building above established grade may encroach into the required rear yard setback 1.5 metres, if it is no closer to a side lot line than the required side yard setback plus 1.8 metres as shown on Diagram 4;

c. by adding (xvi) and (xvii) to Site Specific Provisions 5 B as follows:

(xvi) For the purposes of establishing the first floor for regulation (xii) above, the first floor is the first storey above established grade.

(xvii) Regulation 10.60.40.80 (1) shall not apply.

d. bydeleting and replacing Site Specific Provisions 5 C (i) and (C) (iii) so that they read:

(i) Despite regulation 10.5.40.70(1) and clause 10.60.40.70, the required minimum building setbacks are as shown on Diagram 6 of By-law No. XX-2020.

(iii) Despite regulation 10.60.30.10, the required minimum lot area for each lot/parcel is as follows:

(a) Lot/Parcel 37: 240 square metres;

(b) Lots/Parcels 44, 39, 38: 300 square metres;

(c) Lots/Parcels 40, 43: 350 square metres; and

(d) Lots/Parcels 41, 42: 400 square metres;

e. by adding (ix) and (x) to Site Specific Provisions 5 (C) as follows:

(ix) For the purposes of establishing the first floor for regulation (viii) above, the first floor is the first storey above established grade.

(x) Despite regulation 10.5.40.10(1), the height of a building, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 117.00 metres;

f. by deleting and replacing Site Specific Provisions 5 (D) (vi), D (vii), D (xiv) so that they read:

(vi) Despite regulation 10.60.40.10(1), the permitted maximum height of a building or structure on Lots/Parcels 9-17, 18, and 21-32 is 12.35 metres; 

(vii) Despite regulation 10.60.40.10(2), the permitted maximum number of storeys of a building or structure on Lots/Parcels 9-17, 18, and 21-32 is 3;

(xiv) A permitted platform in a rear yard must not project beyond the rear main wall of the first floor for lots/parcels 9-18 and lots/parcels 27-32, as shown on Diagram 5;

g. by adding (xviii), (xix), and (xx) to Site Specific Provisions 5 (D) as follows:

(xviii) Despite regulation 10.5.40.10 (1), the height of a building for units 9 to 18 and 27 to 32, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 117.54;

 (xix) Despite regulation 10.5.40.10(1), the height of a building for units 33 to 36. , is     measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 116.86 metres;

(xx) For the purposes of establishing the first floor, the first floor is the first storey above established grade; and

h. by deleting and replacing Diagram 1, Diagram 2, Diagram 3, Diagram 4, Diagram 5, and Diagram 6 with the Diagrams 1 to 6 attached to Motion MM41.13.

2. City Council amend the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law 10827, for the lands at 6175, 6183 Kingston Road, 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11 Franklyn Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (February 25, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, with Attachment 8 amended as follows:
 

a. by further amending Clause 1 to add a definition for First Floor to Clause V _ Interpretation as follows:

First Floor

Means the first storey above established grade.

b. by amending Clause 2 by deleting and replacing Schedule 'A', so that it reads:

SCHEDULE 'A' is amended by deleting the current zoning for the lands outlined in Schedule '1' and replacing it with the following so that the amended zoning shall read as follows:

S-99C-159-208-270-383-385-415-586-593-594-595-600

T-99C-159-208-268-270-386-403-586-587-588-589-590-591-592-594-595-597-601

T-99C-159-208-268-270-384-415-586-587-588-589-590-591-592-594-595-597-602

ST-99C-159-160-208-270-285-382-403-579-580-581-582-583-584-585-587-591-592-594-595-596-598-599

c. by amending Clause 2 by deleting and replacing Performance Standard 383, so that it reads:

383. The minimum lot frontages and minimum lot areas for Lots 37-44, as identified on Schedule '1', are as follows:

 
d. by amending Clause 2 by adding Performance Standards 598, 599, 600, 601, and 602, so that they read: 

598. The height of a building for units 1 to 8, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 118.31 metres;

599. The height of a building for units 19 to 26, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 116.75 metres;

600. Despite regulation 10.5.40.10(1), the height of a building, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 117.00 metres;

601. Despite regulation 10.5.40.10 (1), the height of a building for units 9 to 18 and 27 to 32, is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 117.54;

602. Despite regulation 10.5.40.10(1), the height of a building for units 33 to 36. , is measured from the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 116.86 metres;

e. by amending Clause 2 by deleting and replacing Performance Standard 159, so that it reads:

159. Minimum building setbacks shall comply with those shown on Schedule '2', Schedule '3' and Schedule ‘4’ of By-law No XX-2020.

f. by amending Clause 3 by adding the words "accompanying schedule 5" to Exception 63, so that it reads:

63. On those lands identified as Exception No. 63 on the accompanying Schedule "5" map the following provisions shall apply:

Notwithstanding the definition of Street Townhouse Dwelling contained within CLAUSE V, INTERPRETATION, Section (f), Street Townhouse Dwelling shall be permitted to have frontage on a private road.

SCHEDULE "C" EXCEPTION MAP is amended by deleting Exception Number 11 and adding Exception Number 47 and 63 to the property shown outlined on Schedule '4'; and

g. by deleting and replacing Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 3, Schedule 4, and Schedule 5 with Schedules 1 to 5 attached to Motion MM41.13.

3. City Council determine that no further notice is required to be given in respect of these changes under section 34(17) of the Planning Act, RSO.

At its meeting on May 28, 2020, City Council adopted the Recommendations in the Report (February 25, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District approving amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 and the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law 10827, to permit the development of 8 detached homes, 20 semi-detached homes and 16 townhouse units.

After the statutory public meeting held at Scarborough Community Council on March 12, 2020, and after the May 28, 2020, City Council meeting it was determined by Toronto Buildings that the draft Zoning By-law Amendments found in Attachments 7 and 8 to the Planning Report required minor amendments to correct technical deficiencies that brought about by continued refinement of the proposal through concurrent review of the Plan of Subdivision application. The built form of the development has not changed.

This is an urgent matter as the Zoning By-law Amendments require the minor amendments to be made prior to their enactment by City Council in order for building permits to be issued. Construction will be further delayed if the By-laws are not enacted at the March 9, 2022 City Council meeting.

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy and Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 

1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1,528,150 gross and $0 debt in project costs with cash flow funding of $1,528,150 in 2022, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701147), to create a new project for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Waterfront Toronto for a public art commission at the King/Queen Triangle.  

2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Waterfront Toronto upon the signing of a Delivery Agreement that governs the use of the funds and that outlines the scope of work, subject to terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

This Motion requests City Council authority to release Section 37 funds from developments located at 1-25 Defries Street to support a public art commission led by Waterfront Toronto at the King/Queen Triangle.

In collaboration with Indigenous Public Art Curator Ryan Rice, the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Waterfront Toronto released a Request for Qualifications in August 2021 for Indigenous artists to submit public art proposals for King/Queen Triangle. The site is located at the intersection of King, Queen and River Streets, which currently forms the eastern gateway into the Corktown neighbourhood. King/Queen Triangle Indigenous Public Art will contribute towards celebrating and acknowledging historical and contemporary Indigenous visual culture as city placemaking.

In January 2022, three Indigenous artist teams were shortlisted by an Indigenous Evaluation Committee to develop proposals for permanent site-specific public art. In order to rethink the site holistically and comply with the sensitive environmental context of the site’s underlying Flood Protection Landform, artists were required to include a landscape architect on their teams.

The King/Queen Triangle is a unique site situated alongside the route of the Don River, which has been earmarked for public realm improvements. Part of this vision is to transform an undefined, transitory area wedged between high traffic transportation corridors, into a welcoming gathering space for nearby communities and the public at large. This project will invigorate a downtown site and create a cultural venue that draws upon rich and diverse narratives and relationships connecting time and cultures. It will also regenerate an uninterrupted Indigenous presence in the area. By adding meaningful artwork and rethinking the current landscaping, the triangle will shine as a culturally significant illumination of (urban) Indigeneity. The successful Indigenous artwork will also engage Corktown community objectives to celebrate and broaden the history, culture, and significance of this site by transforming it into a welcoming space that ties the diverse neighborhood together.

Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle; recommends that: 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application to construct a new dwelling at 122 Rochester Avenue (Application Number A0600/21NY).

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants, as may be necessary, to oppose the Appeal.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.

This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application to construct a new dwelling at 122 Rochester Avenue (Application Number A0600/21NY) (the "Application").
 
The Application seeks variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, including variances for building height, building length, building depth, and side yard setbacks, among others.
 
Planning Staff recommended that the Committee of Adjustment refuse the Application because the variances, as combined, create an inappropriate massing condition, do not meet the intent of the Zoning By-law and are not minor, among other reasons (report attached).
 

On October 21, 2021, the Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested variances (Decision attached). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Board (the "Appeal").
 
This matter is time sensitive and urgent as a hearing of the appeal has been scheduled for May 10, 2022.

Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 

1. City Council once again request Metrolinx to undertake an assessment of running the Ontario Line underground in the segment of the former Relief Line from Pape to the Don Yards, the elevated segment of the proposed Ontario Line that runs through the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood and the length of the Ontario Line from Eglinton East through the Flemingdon Community.

2.City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services:

a. to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting of April 21, 2022 with proposals for access routes and traffic mitigation measures for the construction of the Ontario Line, such report to include a list of conditions for any permits needed by Metrolinx for that project in Ward 14;

b. to include in the report in Recommendation 2a above proposals for a mechanism to review right-of-way permits for lane or sidewalk occupations from 3rd party applicants in the vicinity of the Ontario Line project in Ward 14; and

c. in developing the report in Recommendation 2a above to have the appropriate staff attend a public meeting held by the local Councillor, on the impacts on the City's right-of-way of the construction and assets of the proposed above ground section of the Ontario Line, and City Council direct that until the consultation is complete and reported to City Council, no right-of-way permits be issued for this project in Ward 14.

3. City Council request the City Manager to provide an update report on the recommendations made by Council on October 1, 2021 as part of item MM36.48 to the May 4, 2022 meeting of the Executive Committee.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to have the appropriate staff attend the public meeting held by the local Councillor noted in Recommendation 2, and ask the City Manager to request Metrolinx to immediately make public the interim Arborist Report for the Ontario Line it has submitted to Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

Metrolinx's proposal to run the Ontario Line above ground in their rail corridor between East Harbour and Pape/Gerrard involves rebuilding and expanding at least four bridges along the current heavy rail corridor at Queen Street East, Eastern Avenue, Dundas Street East and Logan Avenue. They will also be raising the rail bed about five feet, taking out the current rail lines and constructing 6 new rail lines.  This work will have major impacts on the local roads, sidewalks, businesses and residential neighbourhoods; and on TTC bus and streetcar operations. 

At its meeting on October 29, 2019, City Council directed the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to immediately study the impact on road operations of the significant expansion of the rail bridges at Eastern Avenue, Queen Street East, Dundas Street East, Logan Avenue, Carlaw Avenue and Gerrard Street in order to safely service 6 new tracks and railbed, and the required rebuild of the Lakeshore Bridge as part of the Gardiner take down; and that this information be forwarded to Metrolinx to be considered in their amended Transit Project Assessment Process.

In their January 27, 2021  report on this matter to IE19.10(Metrolinx Projects - Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Yonge North Subway Extension and Ontario Line - Temporary Delegation for Long-term Road Closures), City staff noted that:

there has been insufficient information available to undertake this detailed analysis at the time of this report

Recently Metrolinx have shared information with City Staff regarding their requests to access the rail line through 14 access points. Metrolinx has also indicated their requirement to replace the Dundas Bridge which belongs to the City with their own.

In previous motions passed by this Council, the City has added requirement in order for Metrolinx to use the City’s Rights of Way prior to the issuing of any permits, must have an approved traffic mitigation plan for construction and to have an approved business interruption mitigation plan. 

Though some more details have been forthcoming from Metrolinx there has not been any public consultation on any of the above. The City has a very high standard of deep and thorough public consultation. Since road and sidewalk disruptions are expected to start in August of this year, it is critical this be done and done by professionals who are experienced in solving these types of problems in conjunction with the community.

Furthermore, given the degree of road, sidewalk  and Toronto Transit Commission operational impacts of the Ontario Line construction and the traffic impacts resulting from the Gardiner takedown and rebuild, the City needs to consider whether other construction projects in the area should be prohibited from sidewalk or lane occupation.

Based on the Council motion of October 1, 2021 (MM36.48) regarding design excellence for the retaining and noise walls along the 1.7 kilometres of the above ground Ontario Line, Metrolinx is holding a series of public discussions with community members who live along the rail line. The progress of these discussions and the City’s expectations should be a matter of public record. 

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, working in partnership with OCAD University, to undertake a due diligence analysis of OCAD University's 'Global Centre for Climate Resilience through Art and Design' proposal at the Canada Malting property in order to confirm various technical matters, including: compliance of the proposed program with relevant municipal policy; relative to the proposed program, ability of the proposed tenanted space to meet requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and any necessary facility upgrades related thereto; and any additional regulatory, occupancy, liability and/or other statutory approval matters that must be addressed in order to permit the proposed short-term adaptive re-use program.

2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the General Government and Licensing Committee meeting on June 7, 2022 on findings and recommendations of above-mentioned due diligence analysis; and additionally, should the proposal prove feasible, include:

a. recommended terms for a short-term (up to five year) nominal lease of the interior of the north malting silo and adjacent exterior space as necessary to support OCAD University's proposed programming; and

b. an update on the future open and transparent proposal call process for the adaptive re-use and animation of the Canada Malting Silos, including how that process will be informed by the experience of the short-term partnership with OCAD University.

The Canada Malting property – a landmark site located in our waterfront's Bathurst Quay neighbourhood, and which marks the western entrance to Toronto's Inner Harbour – is undergoing a long-awaited transformation into a welcoming and attractive destination for all Torontonians.

Following more than two years of intensive consultation and study, in 2017 City Council approved the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan with a vision to improve this derelict City-owned property with new public spaces, and to repair and revitalize the heritage-designated Canada Malting Silos located on the property into a cultural and community services-focused hub.

Since that time, the City with our local partners including the local resident association and business community, Canada Ireland Foundation, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, Ports Toronto, and the TDSB, have been hard at work advancing this vision. In October 2019, construction on the first phase of public realm improvements got started, and a new waterfront promenade and additional improvements were formally opened in November 2021.

The next phase of work on the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is now well underway including two major initiatives: repurposing a derelict office building on the site into "The Corleck" - a new waterfront hub for arts and culture to be operated by the non-profit Canada Ireland Foundation; and the structural rehabilitation and repair of the historically significant Canada Malting Company Silos – two of the oldest remaining maritime structures on Toronto's waterfront.  

Construction crews are presently working on improvements to the silos that include the creation of a new publicly accessible pedestrian “portal” between the south and north structures; and are delivering enabling investments to support the silo's future planned re-use and activation, including restoration of electrical connections, foundation repair and water-proofing, debris and contaminated water removal, and repairing the silo's damaged concrete roof and walls.

And later this year, construction begins on a dynamic new public waterfront plaza with which to tie all of these improvements to each other and to the water's edge.

Though the silo rehab work underway is approximately one year to completion, these investments are already beginning to make a difference. An exciting potential partnership with OCAD University has emerged that presents an opportunity to accelerate the re-use and activation of the north silo with a unique program in full alignment with the vision and objectives of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan.

OCAD University has a compelling vision to re-purpose this landmark structure as the home to a planned Global Centre for Climate Resilience through Art and Design on Toronto's waterfront. This Global Centre concept aims to facilitate critical dialogues and presentations on climate resilience, from the lens of art and design, via public arts programming and partnership collaboration.

In a planned partnership with Trans Europe Halle - an international, social incubator that animates abandoned buildings around the globe - OCAD University will leverage the north silo's unique and soaring interior volumes and exterior walls to facilitate curatorial programming and year-round public engagement in the form of exhibitions, installations, symposiums, projections, film festivals, and other public-facing events.

Critically, OCAD University's program would prioritize nurturing relationships with Indigenous communities, elders, students and faculty, and would invite and engage various local, national and international creative partners, to help realize the potential of this architectural landmark as a canvas and laboratory for contemporary art and design.

This is an important opportunity to pursue because a nimble and creative partnership here will allow for piloting ideas, quick wins, and an ability to learn from curator and guest experiences in the north silo while continually exploring future possible opportunities for the adjacent south silo. This accelerated and incremental re-use approach is exciting, it is achievable, and it will maintain the heritage integrity of these structures while leveraging ongoing revitalization efforts, without precluding expanded and/or additional silo programming and partnership opportunities in the future.

I am requesting that City Council authorize necessary City staff to advance detailed discussions and further due diligence analysis with OCAD University regarding a possible short-term (up to five years) nominal lease arrangement for the north silo and immediate environs, in order to bring cultural and artistic activities to the Canada Malting property, and to report back with a specific proposal and term sheet for Council's consideration by May 2022.

Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 

1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to urgently assess wrapping as many Toronto Transit Commission streetcars as possible with the Ukrainian Flag to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they fight against the brutal and illegal Russian invasion.

2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to explore corporate sponsorships to cover part of the costs associated with wrapping streetcars.

Since the brutal, illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Torontonians have been steadfast in their support of the people of Ukraine as they fight to protect their homeland. Thousands of Canadians of Ukrainian Heritage call Toronto home and it is critical that the City of Toronto show solidarity with all Ukrainians, both here in Canada and in Ukraine.

Toronto Transit Commission Streetcars are an iconic and visible symbol in Toronto and wrapping them in the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag would be a highly visible demonstration of support and solidarity.

City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.