Decisions
City Council
- Meeting No.:
- 11
- Contact:
- Sylwia Przezdziecki, Manager
- Meeting Date:
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023
- Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Phone:
- 416-392-8485
- Start Time:
- 9:30 AM
- E-mail:
- councilmeeting@toronto.ca
- Location:
- Council Chamber, City Hall/Video Conference
Routine Matters - Meeting 11
RM11.1 - Call to Order
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m.
Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order.
The meeting opened with O Canada.
October 11, 2023
Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:
Vittoria Augimeri
Washington Brooks
Bill Forster
Donna Liczyk
Jenny Lowell
Ernie Lustig
Paul Mastrangelo
Anthony Nunziata
Diane Rajaram, and
Carmine Raviele.
Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows:
I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home
We acknowledge that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:
For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca slash council.
October 12, 2023
Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:
Claude Cormier
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239824.pdf
Condolence Motion for Washington Brooks
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239825.pdf
Condolence Motion for Claude Cormier
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239864.pdf
Condolence Motion for William (Bill) Forster
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239826.pdf
Condolence Motion for Donna Liczyk
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239827.pdf
Condolence Motion for Jenny Lowell
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239793.pdf
Condolence Motion for Ernest (Ernie) Lustig
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239828.pdf
Condolence Motion for Francesco Paolo (Paul) Mastrangelo
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239829.pdf
Condolence Motion for Anthony Nunziata
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239830.pdf
Condolence Motion for Kissoondai (Diane) Rajaram
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239794.pdf
Condolence Motion for Carmine Raviele
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239795.pdf
RM11.2 - Confirmation of Minutes
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on July 19 and 20, 2023, and the special meetings held on August 10, 2023, and September 6, 2023.
RM11.3 - Introduction of Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested from the Mayor and City Officials
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
RM11.4 - Declarations of Interest
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
RM11.5 - Petitions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, received the following petitions for information:
1. Petition regarding "Centennial Park Mini-Indy in the new $100 Million Master Plan for Centennial Park", submitted by Councillor Amber Morley, Ward 3 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the names of approximately 21,000 persons.
2. Petition regarding "Future Development of the Danforth", submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 - Toronto-Danforth, containing the names of approximately 886 persons.
RM11.6 - Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023.
October 11, 2023
Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Olivia Chow to address City Council to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Public Health in Toronto.
Mayor Chow recognized the efforts of the dedicated staff at Toronto Public Health, bearing responsibility for the health and well-being of Toronto residents. Mayor Chow acknowledged and thanked the public health staff for their incredible efforts in delivering vital health programs and services for almost a century and a half making Toronto a healthier and safer city. Mayor Chow remarked that, since appointing the first Medical Officer of Health, Dr. William Canniff, in 1883, Toronto Public Health has become the largest public health unit in Canada, supporting the health and well-being of more than 3 million residents. Mayor Chow also acknowledged the ongoing and dedicated commitment of Toronto Public Health staff and community partners for demonstrating leadership in response to the unprecedented public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Chow declared October 11, 2023, Toronto Public Health Day in the City of Toronto and announced that the Toronto Sign will be lit blue, pink, and purple in honour of the Toronto Public Health milestone. Mayor Chow presented Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, with a commemorative scroll.
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Chow, community partners and colleagues at Toronto Public Health, who make a meaningful impact in the life of Torontonians each and every day. Dr. de Villa remarked that Toronto Public Health has undergone significant transformation in response to the evolving needs of the City and the changing landscape of public health, and has expanded its role beyond infectious disease control to address other issues such as chronic disease prevention, mental health, substance use and addressing the social determinants of health. Dr. de Villa thanked everyone and wished them a joyous and healthy Toronto Public Health Day.
Councillor James Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council and made remarks about the recent terror attacks against Israel. Councillor Pasternak thanked Mayor Chow and other Councillors for attending the vigil held in Mel Lastman Square where over 15,000 people gathered to hear words of hope and support that meant so much to the Jewish community.
Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor to introduce articling students from Legal Services who were present in the Chamber. They are Love Babajide, Catherine Oatway, John Reason, Nikki Sandhu, Joshua Vetere, and Taryn Wilkie.
Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Olivia Chow to address City Council to recognize Cristina De Caprio for completing her term of office as the City of Toronto’s Lobbyist Registrar.
Mayor Chow acknowledged the outstanding career of Cristina De Caprio and how she had worked during the past seven years to ensure public transparency in City's decision-making. Mayor Chow remarked that Ms. De Caprio’s goal was to move the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar's Office forward and strengthen the stakeholder engagement. Mayor Chow acknowledged that the Office was recognized for excellence and often consulted to share expertise with all levels of government in Canada and across North America. Mayor Chow spoke about how Ms. De Caprio carried out her responsibility with dignity, integrity, strength and a true commitment to public service, and recognized her professionalism, commitment to good governance and for being kind, approachable and helpful. Mayor Chow wished Ms. De Caprio the very best for the future and presented her with a commemorative scroll.
Cristina De Caprio addressed City Council and remarked that upon the beginning of her term the Lobbyist Registrar's Office was well functioning and leading the country with expansive provisions for regulating lobbying and transparency across Canada. Ms. De Caprio stated that her office dedicated its focus to education and outreach with the goal of engaging all the city stakeholders in the Lobbyist Registrar Office, and had significant impact on strengthening stakeholders’ engagement by creating many online resources and tools, developing the web platform, and implementing the Breach Prevention Strategy to provide more transparency. Ms. De Caprio thanked Members of Council, the City Clerk's Office, the City Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, the City Solicitor, members of the Toronto Public Service, and the Lobbyist Registrar's Office staff for support and excellent work.
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from Seneca at York Campus, enrolled in the "Toronto: Diversity Our Strength" class, who were present in the Council Chamber with their professor, Mark Brownlie.
October 12, 2023
Councillor Mike Colle, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council the Toronto Waterfront was taking place this Sunday. Councillor Colle acknowledged that over 50 million dollars in donations collected and distributed to Toronto charities by the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and the event’s significant impact on the City of Toronto. Councillor Colle presented Mayor Olivia Chow with an official T-shirt and remarked that both the Mayor and he would be running in the race. Councillor Colle invited Alan Brookes, Race Director, to address City Council.
RM11.7 - Review of the Order Paper
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
October 11, 2023:
City Council adopted the October 11, 2023 Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent.
October 12, 2023:
City Council adopted the October 12, 2023 Order Paper.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239798.pdf
Financial Impact Summary Sheet for Member Motions MM11.1-MM11.20 from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239831.pdf
Amendments to the Order Paper made on October 11, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239849.pdf
Order Paper October 12, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239879.pdf
Financial Impact Summary Sheet for Member Motions MM11.21-MM11.29 from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239904.pdf
Financial Impact Summary Sheet for Member Motions MM11.30-MM11.33 from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239894.pdf
Administrative Inquiry - Meeting 11
IA11.1 - City Staff Use of Cameras During Online Virtual Meetings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, received Administrative Inquiry IA11.1 from Councillor Jon Burnside, Ward 16, Don Valley East, regarding the City Staff Use of Cameras During Online Virtual Meetings and Answer from the City Manager IA11.1a, for information.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239084.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Answer from the City Manager Regarding City Staff Use of Cameras During Online Virtual Meetings (IA11.1a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239784.pdf
IA11.2 - The Pink Floyd Exhibition at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place from August 18 to October 1, 2023
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, received Administrative Inquiry IA11.2 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, regarding the Pink Floyd Exhibition at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place from August 18 to October 1, 2023 and Answer IA11.2a from the City Manager for information.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239563.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Answer from the City Manager Regarding the Pink Floyd Exhibition (IA11.2a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239809.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/comm/communicationfile-172658.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Multiple Communications from 226 Individuals received from October 10, 2023 at 6:37 p.m. to October 10, 2023 at 8:23 a.m. (IA.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/comm/communicationfile-172695.pdf
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Lois Brown (IA.New)
(October 11, 2023) Multiple Communications from 35 Individuals received from October 11, 2023 at 8:28 a.m. to October 11, 2023 at 11:09 a.m. (IA.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/comm/communicationfile-172722.pdf
IA11.3 - Cannabis Stores and Revenue Sharing
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, referred Administrative Inquiry IA11.3 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, regarding Cannabis Stores and Revenue Sharing and Answer IA11.3a from the City Manager to the Board of Health for consideration.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239599.pdf
(October 6, 2023) Answer from the City Manager Regarding Cannabis Stores and Revenue Sharing (IA11.3a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-239810.pdf
Deferred Items - Meeting 11
NY6.3 - 1 Herons Hill Way - Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the introduction of the necessary Bills until such time as:
a. the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approves Official Plan Amendment 591 as it relates to the property known as 1 Herons Hill Way; and
b. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning confirms to the City Solicitor that the Bills do not require any changes, beyond stylistic and technical changes, as may be required as a result of the Minister's decision.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1 Herons Hill Way substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Motion 1 by Councillor Shelley Carroll.
3. City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement as follows:
a. a privately owned publicly-accessible spaces, having a minimum total area of approximately 520 square metres, as generally identified on Attachment 10 to the report (June 5, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with the specific design of the privately owned publicly-accessible spaces and any associated easements and improvements to be determined as part of the Site Plan Approval process for this site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the privately owned publicly-accessible spaces easement shall include provisions for rights of support if necessary, and insurance and indemnification of the City by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.
4. City Council require, prior to introducing the bills indicated in Recommendations 1 and 2 in the report (June 5, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to City Council for enactment, the Owner to enter into one or more agreements, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including a restriction pursuant to Section 118 of the Land Titles Act registered on title to the lands at 1 Herons Hill Way, to secure the rental tenure of the residential component of the proposed development or the provision of affordable housing if the proposed development is of condominium residential tenure, as follows:
a. the Owner shall not apply for a Description under the Condominium Act for the proposed development and may not remove the restriction pursuant to Section 118 of the Land Titles Act until all residential units in the proposed development are occupied for residential rental use;
b. in the event an application for approval of a Description under the Condominium Act is submitted for 1 Herons Hill Way, a minimum of seven percent of the total residential gross floor area of the proposed development shall be provided and maintained as affordable ownership housing or a minimum of five percent of the total new residential gross floor area shall be provided and maintained as affordable rental housing for a period of at least 99 years from the date of first residential occupancy of each unit; the unit mix of any affordable housing component of the proposed development shall be consistent with the unit mix of the market housing component of the development; and
c. in the event that purpose-built rental tenure is secured for the development, the provision of affordable housing in accordance with Part b. above would not apply.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-237108.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-237224.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239946.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-170408.pdf
(June 14, 2023) E-mail from Thomas Chion (NY.Supp)
(June 12, 2023) Submission from Mary Heung, Legacy Condo, on behalf of Legacy Condo, Ultra Condo and Yorkland Condo (NY.Supp)
(June 19, 2023) Letter from Tony Volpentesta, Bousfields Incorporated (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-170636.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Other Deferred Matters - Meeting 11
DM11.1 - Ombudsman Toronto Report: An Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, to require the Ombudsman Toronto to notify the board of a City-controlled corporation or local board (restricted definition) before commencing an investigation in relation to the corporation or local board and such notification may be made to the Chief Executive Officer, or other appropriate official, to provide the required notice to the board.
2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, to require the Ombudsman Toronto to inform the board of a City-controlled corporation or local board (restricted definition) of the results of the investigation prior to reporting to City Council and include the response/decision from the board as part of the report to City Council.
3. City Council request the Ombudsman to follow up with the Board of Toronto Community Housing to discuss the report (June 9, 2023), headed Ombudsman Toronto Investigation Report: An Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process, and the letter (October 5, 2023) from Adele Imrie, Board Chair and Tom Hunter, Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation.
4. City Council request the City Manager to review and report to the Economic and Community Development Committee on whether or not the Housing Secretariat has adequate resources to advise an assist on transfer requests related to human rights complaints.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239137.pdf
(June 9, 2023) Ombudsman Toronto Investigation Report: An Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239138.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172172.pdf
(July 10, 2023) E-mail from David Ng (DM.Main)
(July 15, 2023) E-mail from David Ng (DM.Main)
(July 17, 2023) E-mail from Jacqueline ( Jackie) Yu (DM.Main)
(July 19, 2023) Letter from Miguel Avila-Velarde (DM.Main)
(July 19, 2023) E-mail from Miguel Avila-Velarde (DM.Main)
(October 4, 2023) E-mail from Jacqueline (Jackie) Yu (DM.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172504.pdf
(October 5, 2023) E-mail from David Ng (DM.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172473.pdf
(October 7, 2023) Letter from David Ng (DM.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172589.pdf
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Jackie Yu on behalf of Kit Li (DM.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172615.pdf
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Jackie (Jacqueline) Yu (DM.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172616.pdf
(October 9, 2023) E-mail from Jackie (Jacqueline) Yu (DM.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172617.pdf
(October 5, 2023) Letter from Adele Imrie, Board Chair and Tom Hunter, Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (DM.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dm/comm/communicationfile-172648.pdf
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Bonnie Booth (DM.New)
Executive Committee - Meeting 8
EX8.1 - Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board of Management Governance Matters: Board Composition, Procedures By-Law, and Updates to Relationship Framework
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the procedures by-law to govern the proceedings of the Board of Management of the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena in Attachment 1 to the report (September 15, 2023) from the City Manager.
2. City Council increase the number of public members on the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board of Management to eight and approve the amendment of Schedule 2 of the Relationship Framework for Boards of Management of Arenas to reflect that increase as follows:
Schedule 2 - Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena (340 Chaplin Crescent)
B) Members of the Arena Board
Subject to the City of Toronto Municipal Code, the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board shall be composed as follows:
1. Total number of full members: nine (9)
2. Composition:
a. Councillor for Ward 8;
b. 8 public members, including
i. one member nominated by the Forest Hill Hockey Association, as long as they remain a primary tenant in the premises; and
ii. one member nominated by the Forest Hill Skating Club, as long as they remain a primary tenant in the premises.*
c. one non-voting staff member from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.
* Primary Tenant for the purposes of this Schedule means an interest group that rents the highest or second-highest ice time hours at the arena.
3. City Council authorize the City Manager to make housekeeping updates to the Relationship Framework for Boards of Management of Arenas as required.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239311.pdf
Attachment 1 - Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board Procedure By-law
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239312.pdf
Attachment 2 - Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board Meeting Minutes, September 6, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239313.pdf
EX8.2 - Capital Variance Report for the Six months Ended June 30, 2023
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239368.pdf
Appendix 1 - 2023 Capital Variance Summary for the Six months Ended June 30, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239389.pdf
Appendix 2A - 2023 Q2 Capital Projects Recommended for Full Closure
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239390.pdf
Appendix 2B - 2023 Q2 Capital Projects Recommended for Partial Closure
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239391.pdf
Appendix 3 - 2023 Q2 Major Capital Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239392.pdf
Appendix 4 - In-Year Adjustments for the Six months Ended June 30, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239393.pdf
Appendix 5 - 2023 Q2 Capital Variance Dashboard by Program and Agency
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239394.pdf
EX8.3 - Operating Variance Report for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the budget adjustments and any associated complement changes detailed in Appendix D to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the 2023 Operating Budget, with no impact on the Net Operating Budget of the City.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239396.pdf
Appendix D - Pending Budget Adjustments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239403.pdf
Appendix E - Operating Variance Dashboard for City Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239404.pdf
EX8.4 - Deferred Revenue Report at June 30, 2023
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive Item EX8.4 for information.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239378.pdf
Appendix A - Deferred Revenues as at June 30, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239395.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239822.pdf
EX8.5 - City of Toronto Reserve and Reserve Fund Balances as at June 30, 2023
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council consolidate the Doubtful Loan Guarantee Reserve in Appendix A, Schedule 1 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, with the Debt Servicing Reserve Fund in Appendix B, Schedule 7 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, the purpose of which is to mitigate the effects of the rising costs of capital financing, reducing the volatility of the City's annual debt service costs and to provide a source of funding for any shortfalls or defaults in interest and/or principal payments by an organization under which the City has provided a loan guarantee or a loan.
2. City Council close and delete the Doubtful Loan Guarantee Reserve from Appendix A, Schedule 1 in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239397.pdf
Appendix A - City of Toronto Reserves in Accumulated Surplus as at June 30, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239398.pdf
Appendix B - City of Toronto Reserve Funds In Accumulated Surplus as at June 30, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239400.pdf
Appendix C - Recommended Amended Criteria Sheet for the Debt Servicing Reserve Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239399.pdf
EX8.6 - Small Business Property Tax Subclass Review
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the definition of Eligible Property to exclude land that is classified within the commercial property tax class but that does not contain an affixed building or structure.
2. City Council amend the criteria for inclusion in the Small Business Property Tax Subclass to require that an eligible property must have a minimum current value assessment of $10,000, in addition to a maximum prescribed current value assessment of either $1,000,000 or $7,000,000, depending on the property's geographic location.
3. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to:
a. report to the Executive Committee before the end of 2023 on the feasibility and financial and tax rate implications of devising a means to allow property owners and business tenants of strip plaza-type properties (as defined) to qualify for the small business subclass tax rate reduction, effective for the 2024 taxation year; and
b. take into account the financial and tax rate implications of including these additional properties within the small business subclass in determining final property tax rates for the commercial class for the 2024 taxation year.
4. City Council request the Minister of Finance to include an assessment of the appropriateness of using "highest and best use" as a valuation principle on their assessment of commercial properties, as opposed to using "current and actual use" in the Government of Ontario's review of the property assessment system deployed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239401.pdf
EX8.7 - Vacant Home Tax: Status Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council affirm that the ultimate goal of the vacant home tax is to collect zero dollars.
2. City Council approve the following changes to the Vacant Home Tax, effective for the vacancies occurring in the 2023 Taxation Year unless specified otherwise, and City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 778, Taxation, Vacant Home Tax, accordingly:
a. change the payment due dates to the 15th of May, June and July, from the 1st of each of those months;
b. change the definition of current value assessment to reference the current value assessment of the Residential Unit, as shown on the most recently returned assessment roll for the Taxation Year, rather than as of the Payment Date;
c. by clarifying that six months means 183 days for the purposes of determining vacancy, so as to avoid confusion regarding longer and shorter months;
d. by expanding the definition of Tenant to include a business tenant, to account for situations where a property is assessed in the Residential Tax class, but is occupied by a tenant and operating as a business;
e. by adding a new exemption for newly built or constructed housing inventory that is vacant, which exemption applies for up to two consecutive taxation years;
f. reduce the notice of complaint period to the last business day in the year of the Payment Date from the 10th business day of April of the following year;
g. by extending the declaration deadline to the last business day of February of the year following the Taxation Year in respect of which the Declaration is made;
h. change the requirement for the exemption for repairs and renovations from obtaining an opinion from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to a requirement that repairs or renovations are being actively carried out without unnecessary delay; and
i. increase the tax rate for vacant properties from one percent to three percent effective for vacancies occurring in the 2024 Taxation Year.
3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 778, Taxation, Vacant Home Tax, to change the current two-year exemption from the vacant home tax where a property owner has passed away in the reference taxation year, to provide a three year exemption from the tax following the death of the property owner in a taxation year.
4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 778, Taxation, Vacant Home Tax, so that any property that is not a short-term rental, as defined by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 547, Licensing and Registration of Short-term Rentals, and is being rented for 28 consecutive days or more but does not have a lease in place, is subject to the Vacant Home Tax, and City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to include information about these rental properties in the 2024 annual report on the Vacant Home Tax, including potential revenues that could be achieved from collecting the Vacant Home Tax from these rental properties.
5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C, Schedule 5, Revenue Services, effective January 1, 2024 to include a new fee for failing to provide a declaration of occupancy status by the declaration due date; the fee is to be set at $21.24 per taxation year, effective for the 2023 Taxation Year, and approved for annual automatic inflationary adjustment.
6. City Council direct any additional revenue generated from the 2023 Vacant Home Tax above the budgeted amount to be directed to the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program and City Council request the Mayor to factor such additional revenues into the 2024 Budget process so as to increase the budgeted allocation to Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition.
7. City Council request the Mayor to consider directing a minimum of 10 million dollars of additional revenue, to be generated from the increase in the Vacant Home Tax to 3 percent, to the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program in the City’s annual budget, in addition to the ongoing annual funding and any remainder be directed to affordable and supportive housing.
8. City Council request the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review the feasibility of creating a new vacant home tax exemption for a Secondary Residence for Medical Reasons, and report to City Council at a point which allows sufficient time to enable this exemption for the upcoming 2024 tax year.
9. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to continue to work with other orders of Government and the philanthropic non-profit sector for additional funding and expansion of the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program in addition to the Vacant Home Tax.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239435.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239482.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(October 3, 2023) E-mail from Miguel Avila-Velarde (EX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/comm/communicationfile-172471.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172719.pdf
EX8.8 - ConnectTO Program Update: City Assets for Efficiency and Connectivity
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to consult with the technology community, anti-poverty groups, those with lived experience in the digital divide, including Indigenous, Black, and racialized groups, the Council Advisory Bodies, and potential end users in developing an expanded Toronto public Wi-Fi strategy, with a focus to bridge the digital divide and to promote economic development through connectivity modernization.
2. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to leverage the Technology Strategic Partnership Roundtable with Agency and Corporation technology leaders to:
a. explore potential utilization of all City, agency, and corporation network assets to deliver efficient and cost-effective services; and
b. ensure, as far as possible, that all new developments, builds, major revitalizations, and upgrades in City-owned facilities assess the inclusion of City-owned in-building wiring and fibre connectivity infrastructure, and use City-defined standards and specifications.
3. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to continue intergovernmental collaborations and City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer to negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements with, and receive funds from or pay funds to other public entities and levels of government with which staff may partner in order to promote regional and other collaboration for more efficient use of public assets, that may be necessary to carry out and implement City Council's decision, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
4. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to include the digital access needs, including adequacy of affordable internet currently in place, for residents in low-income housing, such as Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in the research initiatives as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 19, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Technology Officer, and to make requests to other levels of government for support, based on research outcomes.
5. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the Chief Librarian, Toronto Public Library, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the President, Toronto Parking Authority, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to develop a framework and options to optimize network digital infrastructure across City-owned and/or City-developed facilities.
6. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to consider the following as goals in the development of the framework and options for the ConnectTO program:
a. support municipal services;
b. connect City-owned facilities and assets;
c. be accessible for Internet Service Providers; and
d. help ensure equitable access to broadband internet for residents regardless of their financial means or circumstances.
7. City Council request the Chief Technology Officer to provide a progress report back to the Executive Committee in the third quarter of 2024 with additional information regarding:
a. efforts towards a proof-of-concept for optimization of the City’s fibre network; and
b. an inventory of the City’s existing fibre internet infrastructure and business case for the reestablishment of a robust City-owned fibre internet network.
8. City Council request the Chief Technology Officer to report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2025 to provide a further progress update on the ConnectTO program.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239402.pdf
Attachment 1 - Data and Research Related to the Digital Divide
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239379.pdf
Attachment 2 - Regional and National Collaboration Related to Connectivity
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239380.pdf
Attachment 3 - Rogers Communications July 2022 Outage Impact: Economic, Operational and Potential for ConnectTO to Mitigate Future Events
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239381.pdf
Attachment 4 - Decision History
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239382.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/comm/communicationfile-172492.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172711.pdf
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Frances Nunziata - as a family member works in ConnectTO.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=11679
EX8.9 - Wheel-Trans Service Model Update - Accessibility Feedback
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to consult the Toronto Transit Commission’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit and community organizations serving people with disabilities, on ways to improve awareness and education around Wheel-Trans registration as well as identifying potential supports and registration assistance for riders for whom English is a second language or who cannot complete registration forms online.
2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to engage in consultations with the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit, people with disabilities and community-based organizations that provide support service for people with disabilities prior to the implementation of the Wheel-Trans Transformation Program elements that would require the use of the Toronto Transit Commission’s Family of Services Program; such consultations will inform any potential changes to the design and implementation of the Program to address concerns around safety, equity, mitigating impacts of service disruptions within the conventional transit system on Family of Services customers, and the impact of Toronto Transit Commission crowding as service demands increase and number of people with accessibility needs grow.
3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report back findings to the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission Board in the second quarter of 2024, and to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee by the third quarter of 2024 and for the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to attend the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting to address any outstanding concerns.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239252.pdf
Presentation on Toronto Transit Commission Wheel-Trans Service Model Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239253.pdf
EX8.10 - Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Meeting September 5-15, 2023
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the following information from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committee and Board of Directors meetings held from September 5 to 15, 2023:
a. the Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy, which proposes an increase in funds for the Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Fund; and
b. the Municipal Growth Framework; and
acknowledge the significant impact of wildfires on local communities in the Northwest Territories.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-239383.pdf
Board of Health - Meeting 6
HL6.2 - Toronto Public Health Backgrounder for 2024 Budget Preparation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase revenues by $995,325 in the Toronto Public Health 2023 Operating Budget for funds to be received from the Ministry of Health in 2023.
2. City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2023 Capital Budget by $589,000 for funds from the Ministry of Health for renovations to the dental clinic at 160 Borough Drive as part of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.
Origin
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-238759.pdf
(September 11, 2023) Presentation from the Director, Finance and Administration, Toronto Public Health on Update to Toronto Public Health Backgrounder for 2024 Budget Preparation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-239144.pdf
Civic Appointments Committee - Meeting 8
CA8.2 - Appointment of Members of the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, or until their mandate is completed, whichever comes first:
José Bertrand, La Franco-Fête de Toronto
Mareva Cestor, Carrefour des savoirs et de l’innovation at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF)
Carlo Charles
Amikley Fontaine, Sylvenie Lindor Foundation
Liben Gebremikael, TAIBU Community Health Centre
Hélène Grégoire
Christine Michaud
Hela Zahar
2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
During the review of the Order Paper on October 11, 2023, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.
Candidates' biographies:
José Bertrand
José Bertrand is the Director of Operations of La Franco-Fête de Toronto. Creative and fueled by his keen interest in music and the art of management, José began his career as a musician. He studied jazz performance at the University of Montreal and acquired certificates in cultural industries management (École du Showbusiness, Montreal) and in project management from the Project Management Institute. He has more than 20 years of experience working with a broad range of stakeholders in Toronto and Montreal’s communications, information technology and entertainment industries.
Mareva Cestor
Mareva Cestor is the Director of the Carrefour des savoirs et de l’innovation at the Université de l'Ontario Français (UOF). Mareva's position provides her with a unique perspective on the needs and challenges facing francophone and bilingual community partners, organizations, students, and researchers. Passionate about sustainable economic development, she previously worked at the Société Économique de l’Ontario as an Economic Development Officer and created the first Francophone Economic Summit at the Toronto Global Forum. She holds a Master of Economics and Master of Public Law.
Carlo Charles
Carlo Charles is a proud and devoted member of the Toronto francophone community. He is an award- winning essayist, a Pierre Trudeau and Vanier Scholar, and a Doctor of Philosophy Candidate in Sociology at McMaster University and Geography at the Université des Antilles. He is a playwright, Public Policy Columnist, and Adjunct Professor at McMaster University and has experience in academic research, arts, and culture in Haiti, France, Canada, and Venezuela among other countries. He is engaged with l'Alliance Française de Toronto, the Centre Francophone de Toronto, and the FrancoQueer Association.
Amikley Fontaine
Amikley Fontaine is the founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Sylvenie Lindor Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting leadership and economic integration of young Franco-Torontonians through the development of important skills and civic engagement. In 2021, he was recognized in the House of Commons for his contribution to Canada. A former public servant of the Government of Ontario, he is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor of Law at the University of Ottawa. He holds degrees in Philosophy, Law & Social thought, and Sociology.
Liben Gebremikae
Liben Gebremikael has more than 30 years experience in primary healthcare, social services, mental health, and community capacity building. He is the executive director of the TAIBU Community Health Centre, serving Black-identifying clients to access primary care, health promotion and disease prevention programs. He also serves as Chair of the Board for the Alliance for Healthier Communities and holds an Master of Arts in Migration, Mental Health & Social Care from the University of Kent (United Kingdom), and a Masters Certificate in Healthcare Management from Schulich School of Business.
Hélène Grégoire
Hélène Grégoire is Director of the Toronto campus of Collège La Cité, a board member of Réseau Franco-santé du sud de l’Ontario and a volunteer with Francophonie en fête. She is a collaborative leader, with a strong commitment to social inclusion and a passion for facilitating connections. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Cornell University and brings multi-sectoral experience, having worked in the Ontario Public Service and with non-profit organizations. She has led initiatives to increase access to postsecondary education in French in Centre and Southwestern Ontario.
Christine Michaud
Christine Michaud is a bilingual communications professional with 15 years of experience in leadership roles in federal, provincial governments and the financial sector. She specialized in Official Language Policy and communications at the provincial and federal level, serving multiple ministers with mandates to support the French language communities across Ontario and Canada. She contributes to strong communities and advocates for vibrant French-language programs and services.
Hela Zahar
Hela Zahar is an associate professor and head of the Centre for Studies and Research in Digital Cultures at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF). She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies from the National Institue for Scientific Research (INRS) Montreal as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Cinema from the University of Tunis/Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle. Her research focuses on new digital environments, visibility, modes of innovation and communication issues in the emergence of digital cultural scenes. She is recognized for having developed several experiential culture/knowledge projects.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-239408.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Recommended Candidates, Qualifications, and Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee
CA8.4 - Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Zoo Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on July 21, 2027, and until successors are appointed:
Arman Alie
Sarah Bertollo
Jonathan Tsao
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 21, 2023) 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 Zoo Board.
Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 21, 2023) from the City Clerk, remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
During the review of the Order Paper on October 11, 2023, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.
Candidates' biographies:
Arman Alie
Arman brings a unique perspective to the Toronto Zoo given his experience as a senior leader at a tier 1 financial services organization and as an individual with a longstanding passion for animal welfare. Arman is currently the Managing Director and Head of Client Insights and Analytics at large global bank and has successfully driven many important initiatives that drive profitability and enhanced client experience. He has applied this expertise in his participation as a board member at his local humane society and has been instrumental in guiding that organization through the global pandemic and improve its fundraising efforts. Arman’s professional experience, personal passion for animals an educational background in both business and science makes him an ideal board member of the Toronto Zoo. He will help deliver on the Zoo’s mission to support wildlife conservation and enriching the visitor experience.
Sarah Bertollo
Sarah Bertollo is a sustainability professional with extensive experience in sustainable energy and conservation. Sarah is Director, Energy Evolution at Enwave Energy Corporation and manages the development and execution of Enwave's Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, including energy transition to net-zero. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in physical anthropology and an Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and she lives in the east end of Toronto with her family.
Jonathan Tsao
Jonathan is a public sector professional. In 2018 he was appointed to Toronto City Council to represent Ward 33 Don Valley East for the 2014-2018 council session, and is a former Board Member of the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. His professional background includes roles at Habitat for Humanity Canada, Children's Mental Health Ontario, and the Government of Ontario. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and the London School of Economics.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-239415.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board
Confidential Attachment 2 - Diversity Data for Current Public Members on the Toronto Zoo Board
(October 3, 2023) Revised Confidential Attachment 3 - Revised Interview questions for October 5, 2023
(October 3, 2023) Revised Confidential Attachment 4 - Revised Interview schedule for October 5, 2023
CA8.5 - Appointment of Members to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026:
Paul Banwatt
Shaun Bowring
Melissa Bubb-Clarke
Jonathan Bunce
Charlotte Cornfield
Brighid Fry
Kristyn Gelfand
Umair Jaffar
Sarah Jarvis
Tracy Jenkins
Jeremy Kesten
John Kiru
Heela Omarkhail
Phoenix Pagliacci
Tinesha Richards
Julian Taylor
Kim Temple
Amie Therrien
Benjamin Valliquette
Jamal Vickers
Melissa Vincent
Lisa Zbitnew
2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
During the review of the Order Paper on October 11, 2023, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.
Candidates' biographies:
Paul Banwatt
Paul Banwatt is the drummer for the rock band, The Rural Alberta Advantage, and a partner at the law firm, Gilbert's LLP. Paul also serves as a board member of the Long Winter Music and Arts Festival. Paul has been nominated for a Juno, won CBC and Galaxie Rising Stars music awards, made several appearances on the US and Canadian Billboard charts, played the Coachella Music Festival, and been featured in numerous publications such as Spin, New Musical Express, Playboy Magazine, and The New York Times.
Shaun Bowring
Shaun Bowring is the founder, owner/operator of Toronto live music venues The Garrison (350 cap) and The Baby G (150 cap) and concert promotion company Transmit Presents. Shaun is long time board member of the Little Portugal Business Improvement Area and a co-founder of the Dundas West Fest annual street Festival. In addition to being a musician and entrepreneur, Shaun is an active advocate for the live music industry and night economy.
Melissa Bubb-Clarke
In her current role as Senior Vice President, Music and Live Events at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Melissa Bubb-Clarke oversees Live Entertainment. The portfolio includes oversight of Live Nation Canada's award winning Corporate Partnerships agency and live event programming and production for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment venues, driving associated revenue. Melissa sits on the Board of Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and Musicounts. Past board positions include Unison and the Canadian Live Music Association. Melissa lives in Toronto with her husband John and children Anna and Oliver.
Jonathan Bunce
Jonathan Bunce (a.k.a. Jonny Dovercourt) is a music writer, researcher, and concert presenter. He is co-founder and Artistic/Executive Director of Wavelength Music, a non-profit indie music organization for over 20 years, and has programmed and curated events for the Music Gallery and the Images Festival. His first book, Any Night of the Week: A DIY History of Toronto Music 1957-2001, was published in 2020 and adapted as a podcast by the Toronto International Festival of Authors.
Charlotte Cornfield
Charlotte Cornfield (she/her) is a Polaris long-listed songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and curator from Toronto. She has released 5 albums, toured internationally, and in 2022 Rolling Stone called her "Canada's Best-Kept Secret." From 2014-2019 she was the artistic director and booker of Burdock Music Hall in Toronto's west end, where she put on hundreds of shows across a wide array of musical genres. She is passionate about Toronto's music scene and has been a Toronto Media Arts Centre member since 2019.
Brighid Fry
Brighid Fry is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter, performing musician and aspiring producer who at 20 years old has released five EPs on her own and with bands Kingdom of Birds and Housewife (formerly Moscow Apartment). Brighid co-produced her critically acclaimed sophomore EP, Better Daughter, released in July 2020 which resulted in a global record deal with Hazel Street Records/Sony Music. She has won a Canadian Folk Music Award and a Toronto Independent Music Award.
Kristyn Gelfand
Kristyn Gelfand is a Toronto-based curator, arts administrator, producer, and activator with over two decades of experience creating spaces for music and expression. From her early start in the vibrant techno scene of the late 90s, she has sought to create fun, liminal, and meaningful events, bringing audiences together to enjoy music from around the globe. Since 2012, she has worked with Uma Nota Culture as hosting events uniting dancefloor-centred music by live bands and DJs.
Umair Jaffar
Umair Jaffar brings two decades of experience working in the arts, heritage and culture sector. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Small World Music, one of Toronto's most significant presenters of culturally-diverse music and also the producers of the Global Toronto Showcase and Music Conference. He is a fellow at Toronto Art Council's Cultural Leaders Lab and Business/Arts Executive Leadership program. He has a Master of Business Administration from University of Adelaide and a Master of Science in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oxford.
Sarah Jarvis
Sarah Jarvis, Director of Community Engagement at Destination Toronto, is responsible for sector product development with a focus on arts and culture, and culinary, and oversees the Community Engagement plan, helping industry stakeholders benefit from the region's visitor economy. Sarah, a trained musician, has had a long career in the arts and culture sector, working for organizations such as Luminato, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Endeavour Marketing and the Canadian Opera Company.
Tracy Jenkins
Tracy Jenkins is Executive and Co-Artistic Director of Lula Music and Arts Centre, providing year-round programming for the Toronto live music venue Lula Lounge, with a focus on Latin, Brazilian and global roots music. She has produced 15 editions of the annual Lulaworld festival as well as Women in Percussion and Toronto International Samba Reggae Festivals. In addition to managing the Juno winning Lulaworld record label, Tracy oversees Lula's educational and artist development initiatives.
Jeremy Kesten
Jeremy Kesten is a founder/partner of Platform Entertainment, co-presenter of the Electric Island music series, and is also the owner of a retail digital print business called Park Agency Print Shop in Parkdale Toronto. As a web developer, he has managed the website and online marketing for Electric Island and The BPM Festival and more. Jeremy worked at GRIP Limited advertising company as a Senior Web Developer working for clients such as Labatt and Honda. Jeremy lives on Queen Street West, Toronto.
John Kiru
John Kiru has over 40 years of experience specializing in local business improvement and planning for municipalities. For the past 23 years, John has managed as its Executive Director the day-to-day operation of Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA). TABIA is an umbrella organization representing Toronto's 84 Business Improvement Areas, with more than 90,000 main street retailers, professionals, landowners, and occupants who employ some 600,000 full and part time employees.
Heela Omarkhail
Heela is Vice President, Social Impact at The Daniels Corporation, one of Canada's largest and pre-eminent builder/developers. She is responsible for ensuring that the social, cultural and economic infrastructures of communities built by Daniels are as strong as the new buildings. Heela believes in the potential of real estate development industry to positively shape how communities and cities come together to foster inclusion and resilience.
Phoenix Pagliacci
Phoenix Pagliacci is an artist and activist. Born and raised in Toronto, Phoenix began her artistic journey at the age of six, playing the piano and singing. Phoenix has performed across North America, working with Canadian artists such as Eternia, Tara Chase, Michie Mee, Jully Black, Shad and Ghettosocks.
Tinesha Richards
Tinesha Rihards is Manifesto's Managing Director. While studying at the University of Guelph- Humber, she was introduced to the non-profit creative world via her co-op placement at UrbanArts. Since then she has combined her two passions Event Production and Community Building and has led the Manifesto team to produce the organization's largest show at the iconic Budweiser Stage. With over five years of event production under her belt, she is a self-proclaimed "Olivia Pope"-type.
Julian Taylor
Julian Taylor is a Toronto-based, award-winning independent singer-songwriter, radio host, and label owner. Over 20-plus years as the leader of Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band, and his solo work, Julian has established himself as one of Canada's greatest troubadours. He's earned three Juno Award nominations, a pair of Canadian Folk Music Awards, five Native American Music Award nominations, and a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize.
Kim Temple
Kim Temple is Director of Licensing and Publishing at Six Shooter Records and President of High Priestess Publishing, representing a diverse roster of artists. She has over 20 years of experience in music publishing, creative pitching, sync licensing, and rights management. She is also Senior Manager of Programming and Industry Relations at Music Publishers Canada where she oversees the Women In The Studio national accelerator and leads international song camps and trade missions.
Amie Therrien
Amie Therrien is the Executive Director of Music Managers' Forum Canada, a non-profit organization that supports managers and self-managed artists with professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Prior to Music Managers' Forum Canada, Amie ran an artist management and development company, was the board president of Folk Music Ontario, worked in marketing and management at Coalition Music, and was the programming coordinator for the Folk Alliance International Conference.
Benjamin Valliquette
Ben is a music industry specialist with a range of experience in the design and construction of complex recording, rehearsal, and performance facilities. He has been an integral part of many award-winning projects including the Aga Khan Museum and the Wong Dai Sin Temple which was a recipient of the Governor General's Medal. As Co-Founder of Lynx Music, Ben's efforts had an enormous impact on the growth of music facilities with the creation of several rehearsal and recording spaces in Toronto.
Jamal Vickers
Jamal Vickers started in the music industry in 2003, as a DJ. In 2010 he transitioned into Artist Management, he applied and graduated from The Remix Project in 2014. In 2018, he released his passion project "The Black Gang EP", he also landed his first sync placement in "The Chi" and started as an Intern at Public Records. He's managed to assume more roles as the years progressed for the indie label, starting as a Marketing Manager and most recently sharing the artists and repertoire role with founder Gavin Sheppard.
Melissa Vincent
Melissa Vincent is a music journalist, researcher, and strategist based in Toronto. Her work broadly investigates questions of equity, intimacy, and community formation as it relates to music, technology, and culture. She's a music correspondent on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's the National, the Polaris Music Prize jury foreperson, a Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Songwriting Prize panelist, and a Prism Prize juror. Her work has been featured in Pitchfork, Billboard, National Public Radio (NPR) Music, The Globe and Mail, among others.
Lisa Zbitnew
Lisa Zbitnew is a recognized senior executive, entrepreneur and advisor, with over 25 years of experience in fostering innovative environments, and building industry leading businesses in the recorded and live music sectors. Her storied career has included posts as President of Sony and BMG Music in Canada, as well as War Child North America. Lisa is currently the owner operator of The Phoenix Concert Theatre, and co-owner, operator of The Bronson Centre Music Theatre in Ottawa.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-239387.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidates for Appointment to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee
CA8.6 - Appointment of Members to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026:
E.J. Alon
Matt Bishop
Lisa Broadfoot
Cynthia Clayton
Paula Devonshire
Amir Endalah
Gail Haupert
Joan Jenkinson
Samantha Leigh
Cynthia Lynch
Angela Mastronardi
Jayson Mosek
Wendy Noss
Jinder Oujla-Chalmers
Biju Pappachan
Ramona Pringle
John Rakich
Kenneth Rogers
Magali Simard
Jane Tattersall
Christa Tazzeo Morson
2. City Council waive Section 2.1 of the Public Appointments Policy concerning the residency requirement and appoint Alma Parvizian, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending November 14, 2026.
3. City Council direct that the balance of confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board.
The balance of confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
During the review of the Order Paper on October 11, 2023, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.
Candidates' biographies:
E.J. Alon
E.J. Alon (he/him) is a creative intrapreneur, equity champion and results-oriented executive who is passionate about arts and culture and the transformative power of storytelling. E.J. joined the Canadian Film Centre as Executive Lead, Creative Impact and Revenue in 2021. His career includes senior roles with Toronto International Film Festival, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles and most recently, Telefilm Canada.
Matt Bishop
Matt Bishop, co-founder of Sinking Ship Entertainment, has 5 Emmy wins and has produced 21 original kids' series. Recognized as atop kids' company globally, Sinking Ship pioneers in animation tech, in live action, series and features. Matt's accolades include Emmy, British Academy Film Awards, and more. He also co-chairs Computer Animation Studios of Ontario, supporting the animation industry.
Lisa Broadfoot
As a member of the Canadian Media Producers Association senior leadership team, Lisa develops strategies and advocacy related to financing, builds relationships with industry stakeholders, and engages in government relations. Prior to joining Canadian Media Producers Association, Lisa was Senior Vice President, Business Affairs and Production Financing with Boat Rocker Media, and before that she was Director, Production Finance and Operations with Wildbrain. She has worked in commercial film production, documentary film and television, scripted drama, factual, and animation.
Cynthia Clayton
Cynthia Clayton has been with Directors Guild of Canada Ontario for over a decade, with years of film and television experience giving her firsthand knowledge on how best to serve and support the Directors Guild of Canada Membership in all aspects of production. Cynthia is responsible for the adherence of the Directors Guild of Canada Ontario/Canadian Media Producers Association Standard Agreement, under which our 3,000Members work. In addition to her role as Senior Business Agent, she is the Treasurer of Section 21 Film and TV Health and Safety Advisory Committee.
Paula Devonshire
A graduate of University of Toronto, Paula has attended the prestigious Canadian Film Centre, Trans-Atlantic Partners and was the first Canadian to participate in the Inside Pictures Producer Program in London, UK. Paula is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation. As a feature and television producer she has worked with acclaimed filmmakers such as Neil Jordan, Atom Egoyan, George Romero, and Alex Kurtzman.
Amir Endalah
Born in Tehran, Amir Endalah is an expert creative force with years of experience across international production markets in media, film and television. A senior producer, creative director and team leader across a variety of content creation projects. Maintaining a strong advocacy for the independent film industries as well as striving for innovation in production and education. He is one of the key thought leaders in virtual production activities and workflows in Toronto and Canada at large.
Gail Haupert
Forward thinking union leader with over 15 years of expertise bringing non-confrontational, fair and strategic perspective on the interpretation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements and Labour Relations disputes. Recognized for being resourceful and goal oriented with proven accomplishments of effectuating positive organizational change, increasing employee engagement, productivity and retention.
Joan Jenkinson
Joan Jenkinson is the Executive Director of the Black Screen Office. She is an accomplished television executive and an outspoken advocate for Black Canadians working in the screen industries. Under her leadership the Black Screen Office has been named the 2022 Changemaker Organization of the Year. Joan is a founding Partner at Artemis Pictures which is focused on developing and producing scripted content for television.
Samantha Leigh
Samantha Leigh is a Sustainability Consultant for the film and television industry with Green Spark Group. She got her start on the ground as a Production Assistant in the sustainability department on a location and studio based drama in the Greater Toronto Area. Since then, she has worked with production companies, studios, and industry organizations across North America in support of a sustainable production transition. She shares her passion for sustainability through training programs.
Cynthia Lynch
Cynthia Lynch is Managing Director and Counsel at FilmOntario, an industry organization that advocates on behalf of the screen-based sector. Prior to this, Cynthia spent over10 years at Ontario Creates, most recently as Manager of Research, Strategic Planning and Information Technology, where she oversaw the Agency's research and policy program and managed the business planning process. In 2012, Cynthia left Ontario Creates to pursue legal studies at the University of Ottawa. She was called to the Ontario bar in 2016.
Angela Mastronardi
Angela Mastronardi (she/her) is the president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 873, the union representing motion picture technicians in the Greater Toronto Area. After achieving an Honours Bachelor of Arts in both French and Economics from York University, she began her career as a Script Supervisor. Since joining the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 873, Angela has been actively involved in union organizing and governance. She is currently on the Film Ontario Board.
Jayson Mosek
Jayson Mosek has been the Business Agent with National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) 700-M UNIFOR since 2011. National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) 700-MUNIFOR represents almost 3,000 qualified technicians across fifteen different technical departments in the Ontario film, television and digital media production sector. Jayson is responsible for the promotion and marketing of the Union to prospective producers and works on various committees which strive to provide for the betterment of working conditions for Members and the industry as a whole.
Wendy Noss
Wendy Noss is the President of the Toronto-based Motion Picture Association Canada serving as the voice and advocate of the major international producers and distributors of film, television and streaming content in Canada. The global studios served by the Motion Picture Association include The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Netflix, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.
Jinder Oujla-Chalmers
Jinder and her privately owned company have been working on Diversity issues in the media sector for over forty years. Jinder was instrumental in creating and designing the Writer's Guild of Canada Bell media Screenwriter's Diversity Program through Bell media's Benefits package. It aimed to engage young screenwriters from diverse communities. It aimed to engage young screenwriters from diverse backgrounds.
Biju Pappachan
Committed to systemic and sustainable change, Biju collaborates with business, government and community to tackle complex social issues facing underserved groups across the country. Currently, As Executive Director of Presenting Our Vision (POV), he convenes and catalyzes multi stakeholder partnerships from across the film, television and digital media sector with aims to map economic and educational pathways for diverse creatives trying to gain meaningful access that will launch successful careers into the sector.
Alma Parvizian
With 18 years of experience, I have an extensive knowledge of working in arts and communications. As Managing Partner, I oversee public relations strategy, staffing, business development, and client relations for Touchwood Public Relations. Prior to joining Touchwood Public Relations in 2011, I was a key member of the Communications team at Toronto International Film Festival for six years, managing the press office for the Festival, year-round programming, and integral member of the Communications team for the opening of Toronto International Film Festival Bell Lightbox.
Ramona Pringle
Ramona Pringle is a writer, creator, researcher and journalist whose body of work spans a broad range of platforms, with a focus on the evolving relationship between humans and technology. She is a professor in the Radio and Television Arts School of Media at Toronto Metropolitan University and Director of The Creative School's Innovation Studio. She has produced multiple groundbreaking interactive works and is well known for her technology journalism. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and Master's Degree from New York University.
John Rakich
John Rakich is a Location Manager with over 23 years of experience working on long and short format features and numerous television series for studios and streaming services. He is the current President of the Location Managers Guild International and a board member of the Directors Guild of Canada Ontario. He is also a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television and a frequent speaker at panels around the world.
Kenneth Rogers
Ken Rogers is Academic Director of the Master of Business Administration Program in Arts, Media and Entertainment at the Schulich School of Business and Associate Professor of Cinema and Media Arts at York University. He is Director of the Cinespace Motion Media Studio, a 6,000 square foot film studio in the heart of Cinespace's Kipling facility, a partnership offering unique experiential education opportunities to York film and media students. He was formerly Associate Dean, Research at the School of the Arts.
Magali Simard
Magali Simard is the newly appointed Director of Industry Relations at Cinespace Studios, Toronto's largest production facility. She is the former Film Sector Development Program Manager for the City of Toronto where she led economic and creative development activities to amplify the international competitiveness of the City's 2.5 billion dollar screen sector. Prior to joining the City, Magali was a lead curator and the senior manager of theatrical programming at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Jane Tattersall
Jane Tattersall is a creative post-production professional known for her award-winning sound work and business leadership. She has a Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2000, National Post Business & the Arts Award 2003, and recently the 2021 Women in Film and Television-Toronto Crystal Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business. Jane is head of the Toronto facility of Picture Shop and Formosa Group. The business works with industry partners to ensure continued success for Toronto's film and television sector.
Christa Tazzeo Morson
With long standing roots in visual effects and post-production, Christa Tazzeo Morsonhas worked with filmmakers to deliver the best creative driven solutions for the screen for over 20 years. She is credited with work on the Academy Award winning feature Spotlight, the Emmy award winning television series' Game of Thrones and The Handmaid's Tale. Christa is an active member of the Toronto production community. She sits on the OnCreates Industry Advisory Council and the Women in Film and Television Engagement Committee.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-239429.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Recommended Candidates, Qualifications, and Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board
Economic and Community Development Committee - Meeting 6
EC6.1 - Torontos Film Industry: Protecting a Valuable Asset
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council advocate to the Government of Ontario and the Federal Government to provide financial support to industry-specific, non-profit organizations, such as the Actors Fund of Canada that provide funds to workers facing financial challenges in Canada’s entertainment industry.
2. City Council express its support for the development and preservation of entertainment industry studio space on Toronto's industrial lands.
3. City Council request the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to present to the Planning and Housing Committee or to the Executive Committee on the importance of the film industry.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239385.pdf
Communications (Committee)
EC6.2 - Why Manufacturing Is Essential To Toronto
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back in fourth quarter of 2024 on the state of the manufacturing sector, including the impacts of recent legislative and regulatory changes and related processes.
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consider opportunities to promote and incentivize the development of Wet Lab manufacturing space through any upcoming Official Plan policy changes, and in addition to consider any potential Zoning By-law Amendments and program changes that may help facilitate and enable the development of Wet Lab manufacturing space across the City.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239386.pdf
EC6.3 - Support for Toronto's Restaurants
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review and propose changes to the Winterlicious/Summerlicious program so it more effectively and equitably supports restaurants across Toronto based on the results of the two restaurant and hospitality surveys, and report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2024 on options within its existing financial framework.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to work with relevant divisions to improve access to City-run programs with a focus on underserved restaurant segments outside of the downtown core, based on the results of the two restaurant and hospitality surveys.
3. City Council convey appreciation to the Government of Canada for extending the repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account loans and request that they also extend the qualification for partial loan forgiveness of up to 33 percent to December 31, 2024.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to identify available resources that can be shared with restaurant owners facing displacement due to development, as part of the Economic Development and Culture Division’s next update in the first quarter of 2024 to City Councillors on City supports available to small businesses.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239116.pdf
Attachment 1: Small Food Enterprise Outreach (SFEO) Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239117.pdf
Attachment 2: Toronto Restaurant and Hospitality Industry (TRHI) Survey
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239118.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172267.pdf
(September 19, 2023) Letter from Tracy Macgregor, Vice President, Ontario, Restaurants Canada (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172268.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Howard Tam, Eat More Scarborough Food Tours (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172289.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172297.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Jayeeta Sharma, Associate Professor, Culinaria Research Centre, University of Toronto Scarborough (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172299.pdf
EC6.4 - Aligning Cultural Hotspot, Live Arts Mentor and Youth Cultural Incubators Stabilization Initiative Programs to the Community Grants Policy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to formally establish the Cultural Hotspot as a grant program with four funding streams: Signature, SPARK, Ignite Ideation and Live Arts Mentor, in accordance with the City's Community Grants Policy.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to allocate, approve, and disburse one-time, and multi-year grants to not-for-profit organizations through the Cultural Hotspot Program, with funding allocation to be subject to the necessary budget processes and in accordance with the City's Community Grants Policy.
3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate, enter into and execute single and multi-year contribution agreements with not-for-profit organizations funded through the Cultural Hotspot program, with funding recipients and grant amounts to be determined annually by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, within the budget allocation for the Program, and on such content, terms and conditions deemed necessary by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to formally establish the Youth Cultural Incubators Stabilization Initiative as a multi-year grant program with two funding streams: Mentor and Mentee, in accordance with the City's Community Grants Policy.
5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to allocate, approve, and disburse one-time and multi-year grants to not-for-profit organizations through the Youth Cultural Incubators Stabilization Initiative program, with funding allocation to be subject to the necessary budget processes and in accordance with the City's Community Grants Policy.
6. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate, enter into and execute one-time and multi-year contribution agreements with not-for-profit organizations funded through the Youth Cultural Incubators Stabilization Initiative program, with funding recipients and grant amounts to be determined annually by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, within the budget allocation for the program, and on such content, terms and conditions deemed necessary by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
7. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to work with the Director and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Arts Council to ensure the most efficient and effective deployment of City resources in support of Toronto’s cultural sector, and to include any recommendations in a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Toronto and Toronto Arts Council and report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239125.pdf
Attachment 1 - Cultural Hotspot 2023 Signature Project Call
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239126.pdf
Attachment 2 - Cultural Hotspot 2023 SPARK Project Call
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239127.pdf
Attachment 3 - Ignite Ideation Fund Call for Applications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239128.pdf
Attachment 4 - Youth Cultural Incubators Stabilization Initiative Program Guidelines - 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239149.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172291.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Jason De Mata, Operations Director, RISE Arts & Community Services (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172292.pdf
EC6.5 - Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 5 - York South - Weston, 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence, 9 - Davenport, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's, 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to the Rogers Road Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below at pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successor is appointed:
Pinto, Ricardo
2. City Council remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below:
Mount Pleasant Village:
Antonio, Alyssa
The Eglinton Way:
Goodman, Laurie
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239064.pdf
EC6.6 - Transitioning the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry to Net Zero Emissions by 2030
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
Creating a net zero requirement for vehicles-for-hire starting January 1, 2030
1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire, to require an individual, as of the date they are first granted a taxicab owner, limousine owner, or private transportation company driver licence or its renewal after December 31, 2029 to register and use a Zero Emissions Vehicle, and to require that as of January 1, 2031 all vehicles-for-hire must be Zero Emissions Vehicles, subject to the exceptions outlined below:
a. provide an exemption for Stretch Limousines and Accessible Vehicles until further review determines that enough zero-emission vehicle models can be converted to be Stretch Limousines and Accessible Vehicles; and
b. permit Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to operate as vehicles-for-hire until December 31, 2032.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire, to add the following definitions:
a. zero-Emission Vehicle: A battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle included in the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Green Licence Plate Program’s list of eligible vehicles, or a similar list of Zero-Emission Vehicles approved by the Executive Director, with the input of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate or their successor, at their sole discretion; and
b. plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle: A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle included in the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Green Licence Plate Program’s list of eligible vehicles, or a similar list of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles approved by the Executive Director, with the input of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, at their sole discretion.
Providing Zero Emissions Grant to Taxicab and Limousine owners operating with a Zero-Emission Vehicle and Private Transportation Companies for trips taken in a Zero-Emission Vehicle
3. City Council establish a Zero Emissions Grant Program, starting January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2029, that is:
a. funded through Municipal Licensing and Standards' operating budget to a maximum of $10 million, or such lesser amount set by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, at their sole discretion, based on their view of Municipal Licensing and Standards' budgetary requirements;
b. disbursed to taxicab and limousine owners who register a Zero-Emissions Vehicle at the time of application for a corresponding license or its renewal, to be applied against fees owed to Municipal Licensing and Standards; and
c. includes a provision to disburse periodically to private transportation companies for each trip completed on their platforms using a Zero-Emissions Vehicle, for remittance to the private transportation company drivers who delivered such trips subject to prior approval by City Council of plans submitted by private transportation companies describing how Zero Emission Grants will be remitted to private transportation company drivers.
4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to receive submissions from any private transportation company interested in participating in the program describing how it will remit the Zero Emissions Grant to private transportation company drivers operating a Zero-Emission Vehicle on its platform and report to City Council an assessment of submitted plans for City Council approval alongside the comprehensive framework for the Vehicle-for-Hire industry from the City Manager, by no later than the fourth quarter of 2024.
5. City Council direct that, once approved, licensed private transportation companies shall submit their plans to Municipal Licensing and Standards every year following on December 1, up to and including December 1, 2028; and
a. Municipal Licensing and Standards will post the private transportation company's grant remittance plans on the City’s website in a manner determined by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards;
b. private transportation companies shall share their grant remittance plans directly with private transportation company drivers on their platforms on an annual basis; and
c. any new private transportation companies licensed in that year shall make a submission to Municipal Licensing and Standards describing how it will remit the Zero Emissions Grant, for approval by City Council.
6. City Council amend Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-For-Hire, to require private transportation companies to maintain business records of:
a. trips that specify whether or not the trip was completed in a Zero-Emission Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or internal combustion engine vehicle;
b. the total amount of Zero Emissions Grants remitted to private transportation company drivers on a monthly basis; and
c. the make and model of each vehicle for trips completed in a Zero-Emission Vehicle or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
7. City Council set the following minimum criteria for a taxicab or limousine owner to be eligible to receive the Zero Emissions Grant, they must:
a. be granted a taxicab or limousine owner license, or its renewal, by Municipal Licensing and Standards;
b. register a Zero-Emission Vehicle with Municipal Licensing and Standards for use as a taxicab or limousine at the time of application for a taxicab or limousine owner license, or its renewal; and
c. provide such declaration or other proof satisfactory to Municipal Licensing and Standards that these eligibility criteria, or other criteria set by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, have been met.
8. City Council set the following minimum criteria for a private transportation company to be eligible to receive the Zero Emissions Grant, they must:
a. be licensed as a private transportation company under Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-For-Hire;
b. provide complete and accurate trip records and data to Municipal Licensing and Standards, as required by Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-For-Hire;
c. remit the Zero Emissions Grant to private transportation company drivers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-For-Hire; and
d. provide such declaration or other proof satisfactory to Municipal Licensing and Standards that these eligibility criteria, or other criteria set by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, have been met.
9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards or designate, at their sole discretion, to amend the amount of, or suspend disbursement of, the Zero Emissions Grant (“the Grant”) to achieve the following:
a. distribute funding as best as possible throughout the term of the Grant, within the overall funding maximum set by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing Standards.
10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to refuse or cancel a Zero Emissions Grant if the recipient does not meet or no longer meets the eligibility criteria, if a Grant was made by Municipal Licensing and Standards due to an administrative or technical error, or if the recipient has not provided complete or accurate information or data to Municipal Licensing and Standards.
11. City Council require the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, if they are considering refusing or cancelling a Grant, to provide the recipient with written notice and an opportunity to respond in writing within 10 days, and to subsequently provide the recipient with written notice of Municipal Licensing and Standards' final decision regarding the Grant.
12. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to recover any Grant disbursed by Municipal Licensing and Standards in error or based on incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the recipient, and to require that the recipient repay the Grant as a condition of future license renewal.
13. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to fund, using licensing fee revenues held in the Vehicle-for-Hire Reserve Fund, one temporary full-time staff position for up to seven years, and to renew the position for one additional term, to undertake compliance and auditing work required to help ensure Grant recipients meet eligibility criteria.
14. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to explore the reduction of the licence fee for Standard and Toronto Taxicab Owner License and Limousine Owner License to a minimal administrative fee when no vehicle is assigned or the vehicle is not operational that year (“on the shelf” licenses reserved for future use) until such time as the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards report back on a comprehensive framework for the Vehicles-for-Hire industry, to inform the development of the Zero Emissions Grant proposal.
Developing an electric vehicle charging network to meet the needs of vehicles-for-hire
15. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, The Atmospheric Fund, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back by the fourth quarter of 2024 with the City’s plan to support the capacity and infrastructure needs of the electrification of the Vehicle-for-Hire sector; and the plan should:
a. identify the type, number and location of public chargers needed to meet the needs of the Vehicle-for-Hire sector over time;
b. identify the respective roles and contributions needed for a Toronto-wide public charging solution for the Vehicle-for-Hire sector, and develop a plan for the Toronto context;
c. outline any necessary City resources and/or actions needed to meet the identified public charging and electric grid capacity needs of Toronto’s Vehicle-for-Hire sector by year;
d. identify electric grid capacity needs for electrification of Vehicles-for-Hire fleet by 2030;
e. assess adequate consumer supply of zero-emission vehicles for electrification of the Vehicles-for-Hire fleet by 2030; and
f. report on an annual basis from 2025 to 2029 including ongoing assessment of requisite infrastructure and capacity in the charging network, electric grid, consumer supply and other identified resources and/or actions for the sector to meet the 2030 electrification requirement.
16. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to fund, using licensing fee revenues held in the Vehicle-for-Hire Reserve Fund, one temporary full-time staff position at the Environment and Climate Division for up to three years, with an opportunity to review in the year following, to consider the advanced needs of the vehicle-for-hire industry in planning for public Electric Vehicle charging deployment and monitoring the availability of electric vehicle supply, in consultation with relevant City divisions, agencies and corporations.
Provide education on Zero-Emission Vehicles
17. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other relevant divisions, agencies and organizations, to provide education on zero-emission vehicles specifically for the vehicle-for-hire industry.
Waiving the seven model year maximum for Zero-Emission Vehicles operating as vehicles-for-hire
18. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire:
a. such that no model-year maximum applies to taxicabs or limousines that are Zero-Emission Vehicles; and
b. such that no model-year maximum applies to private transportation company vehicles that are Zero-Emission Vehicles.
Extending the maximum vehicle age by one additional year for vehicles required to be replaced by March 31, 2024 to provide vehicle-for-hire licensees more time to consider the 2030 requirement
19. City Council, despite the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire, permit vehicles-for-hire that are required to be replaced by March 31, 2024 due to their vehicle age to operate for one additional year, to allow vehicle owners time to determine if they wish to purchase a Zero-Emission Vehicle or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle as a replacement vehicle.
Implementation
20. In order to manage current levels of greenhouse gas emissions in Vehicle-for-Hire industry, City Council implement a policy to maintain the net total of vehicle-for-hire and private transportation company driver's licenses at no greater than current levels, as of October 12, 2023, with the exception of owned, but not leased, zero-emission vehicles, until such time as the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, reports back on a comprehensive framework, including emissions, congestion and transit impacts, for the Vehicle-for-Hire industry and the appropriate licensing levels for taxicabs and limousine, as well as private transportation company vehicles, including consultation with the industry on fleet composition, by no later than fourth quarter of 2024.
21. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back on the number of licences for vehicle-for-hire and private transportation companies, including an assessment of:
a. the numbers and limits imposed in other municipalities and a jurisdictional scan on regulations;
b. limits based on total licence numbers versus the total number on the road at any given time;
c. impacts of vehicle-for-hire and private transportation companies on traffic congestion and uptake of public transportation; and
d. potential equity impacts of limiting the number of licences on areas without higher order transit.
22. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
23. City Council request the Government of Ontario to reintroduce consumer incentive programs to encourage the purchase and improve affordability of zero emissions vehicles.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239119.pdf
Attachment 1 - Report Tables
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239120.pdf
(September 11, 2023) Attachment 2 - Third-Party Public Vehicle-for-Hire Net Zero Working Group Engagement Report (March 2023)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239121.pdf
Attachment 3 - Jurisdictional Scan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239122.pdf
Attachment 4 - Summary of VFH Net Zero by 2030 Public Consultations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239123.pdf
Attachment 5 - Summary of the University of Toronto Transportation and Air Quality (TRAQ) Research on Vehicle-for-Hire Emissions Calculation and Modelling
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239124.pdf
(September 14, 2023) Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239236.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 15, 2023) Letter from Gerry Manley (EC.New)
(September 18, 2023) Letter from Ian Klesmer, Director of Strategy and Grants, The Atmospheric Fund (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172257.pdf
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from George Bell (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172262.pdf
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Mohamed Azad (EC.New)
(September 19, 2023) Letter from Councillor Dianne Saxe (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172265.pdf
(September 19, 2023) Memo from Jake Brockman, Public Policy, Canada, Uber (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172243.pdf
(September 19, 2023) Letter from George Wedge, President, and Earla Phillips, Vice President, Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172248.pdf
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Murad Bakth (EC.New)
(September 20, 2023) Letter from David Campbell, Associate Vice President, Policy Research Toronto Region Board of Trade (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172295.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Behrouz Khamseh (EC.New)
(September 20, 2023) E-mail from Joey Gagne, President, Abrams Towing Group (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172293.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Cameron MacLeod, Executive Director, CodeRedTO (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172296.pdf
(September 21, 2023) E-mail from Chaudhry Aamer (EC.New)
(September 20, 2023) E-mail from Larry Radzio (EC.New)
(September 21, 2023) Letter from Sajid Mughal, President, Itaxi Workers Association of Ontario (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172316.pdf
(September 21, 2023) E-mail from Mohammad Butt, General Secretary ITAXI Workers Association of Toronto and President, Toronto Limousine Drivers Association (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/comm/communicationfile-172317.pdf
(September 21, 2023) E-mail from Robert Kotyk (EC.New)
Communications (City Council)
(October 8, 2023) Letter from Ian Klesmer, Director of Strategy and Grants, The Atmospheric Fund (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172574.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Submission from Stella Kargiannakis (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172675.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from How-Sen Chong, Climate Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172689.pdf
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Nick Mantas - as his family owns a taxi plate.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=11660
EC6.7 - Transitioning Oversight of the Towing and Vehicle Storage Sector to the Province of Ontario
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to move Section 545-104G and H, Section 545-113A and B, Section 545-265, 266, and 267, which set conditions on tows from private or municipal property, to Chapter 915, Parking on Private or Municipal Property, as of January 1, 2024.
2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to move the definitions of "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating", "Hirer", and "Toronto Police Service Contract Rate" to Chapter 915, Parking on Private or Municipal Property, as of January 1, 2024.
3. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 915, Parking on Municipal or Private Property, by adding a definition of "Public Garage" as follows:
PUBLIC GARAGE - A building or place that receives or stores towed motor
vehicles.
4. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to delete all remaining licensing requirements and provisions that relate to Tow Truck Drivers and Tow Truck Owners, as of January 1, 2024.
5. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to delete all licensing requirements and provisions related to Collision Reporting Centres, as of January 1, 2024.
6. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C, Schedule 12, to delete fees associated with Tow Truck Drivers, Tow Truck Owners, and accredited vehicle repair facilities, as of January 1, 2024.
7. City Council delete Section 150-12 from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 150, Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, as of January 1, 2024.
8. City Council extend the term of licences held as of October 1, 2023 by Tow Truck Drivers, Tow Truck Owners, and Public Garages that exclusively receive or store towed vehicles to December 31, 2023, without the need to pay associated licence renewal fees.
9. City Council approve such amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapters 150, 441, 545, and 915 as required by the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to give effect to City Council's decision.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239092.pdf
(September 14, 2023) Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239235.pdf
EC6.8 - Heron Park Outdoor Pool Late Night Swimming and Extended Hours
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Mayor to consider including the necessary budget to support late night swimming at Heron Park Outdoor Pool and the installation of lighting in proposing the 2024 Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-239078.pdf
Communications (Committee)
General Government Committee - Meeting 6
GG6.16 - Amendment to Non-Competitive Blanket Contract Number 47022700 with Toromont Industries Ltd., for Supply and Delivery of Proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts and Specialized Services for Equipment Warranty and Non-Warranty Repair and Maintenance
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services to extend the term of the non-competitive Blanket Contract number 47022700 by entering into an amending agreement with Toromont Industries Ltd. for the supply and delivery of proprietary original equipment manufacturer parts and specialized services for Caterpillar equipment repair, warranty and non-warranty repair and maintenance, which includes the implementation of a telematics solution that will support these services through remote monitoring and proactive scheduling, based on the following conditions:
a. the initial term of this extension will be for a period of one year, commencing on November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, with the option to renew the contract for four additional one year periods, subject to the exercise of each option year being at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Fleet Services and subject to the amounts payable under the contract being available under the current Fleet Services Division budget approval(s); this extension will revise the current maximum term duration from five years to ten years, where all optional extension years are exhausted;
b. the value of this extension, inclusive of an increase to the final year of the previous term and all additional option years for this extension, is $3,072,164 net of all taxes and charges ($3,126,234 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);
c. the agreement will be based on the condition that Toromont Industries Ltd. continues to be the exclusive distributor for the proprietary original equipment manufacturer parts and specialized services for Caterpillar equipment; and
d. on other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239316.pdf
GG6.17 - Award of Negotiated Request for Proposal Document Number 3703952212 for Management of Play, Pro Shops and Food and Beverage Services at Five City-Operated Golf Courses
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to sign on behalf of the City of Toronto a management agreement and any ancillary agreements and documents, and to amend the agreements as required with Thistle Golf Ltd. to manage play, pro shops, and food and beverage services at five City-operated golf courses for 10 years starting on approximately December 1, 2023, with two optional renewal terms of five years each, exercisable at the General Manager’s sole discretion, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 18 2023) the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the golf courses include: Dentonia Park, Don Valley, Humber Valley, Scarlett Woods, and Tam O’Shanter.
2. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to collect socio-demographic data from users of the City’s golf courses in order to form a general profile of who is using the golf courses and to determine how the City’s golf courses and programming can be improved and adjusted to best serve all the residents of Toronto, as described in Item 2022.IE27.6 - Review of City of Toronto Golf Courses, adopted by City Council on February 2, 2022, and in accordance with Item 2020.EX18.6 - Data for Equity Strategy, adopted by City Council on November 25, 2020, with the purpose of understanding user profile, measuring trends for shaping future golf policies, and supporting priorities for equitable access.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239347.pdf
Attachment 1 - Major Terms and Conditions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239348.pdf
Attachment 2 - Fairness Monitor Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239349.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Kathleen Murray (GG.Supp)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Loreta Muharuma (GG.Supp)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Michelle Carter (GG.Supp)
(October 1, 2023) E-mail from Lucy Falco, Chief Golf Advocate, Friends of Toronto Golf Courses (GG.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/comm/communicationfile-172469.pdf
(October 1, 2023) Letter from Joyce Sinclair, President, Optimist Ladies Club - Scarlett Woods (GG.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/comm/communicationfile-172487.pdf
(October 2, 2023) E-mail from Darren Gooden, PGA of Canada Golf Professional, Director of Golf - GPMI City of Toronto Public Golf Courses (GG.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/comm/communicationfile-172491.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(October 7, 2023) E-mail from Celine Bart (CC.Supp)
(October 7, 2023) E-mail from Josephine Muhic-Pellettier and Michael Pellettier (CC.Supp)
(October 7, 2023) E-mail from Rick Jackson (CC.Supp)
(October 8, 2023) E-mail from Doris Ng (CC.Supp)
(October 8, 2023) E-mail from Pat Hicks (CC.Supp)
(October 9, 2023) E-mail from Peter Robinson (CC.Supp)
(October 9, 2023) E-mail from Jim Melvin (CC.Supp)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Mark Starling (CC.New)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from David Dubois (CC.New)
GG6.18 - Non-Competitive Contract with KPMG LLP for Committee of Adjustment Service Delivery Review
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with KPMG in the amount of $140,000 net of all taxes and charges ($142,464 net of Harmonized Sales Tax) to complete a service delivery review of the Committee of Adjustment on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239307.pdf
GG6.19 - Non-Competitive Contract with Sanscon Construction Ltd., for Construction Services for Watermain and Water Service Replacement on O'Connor Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Sanscon Construction Ltd., to replace the existing 300-millimetre watermain and related infrastructure on O'Connor Drive, between Sandra Road and Bermondsey Road, in the amount of $5,500,000 net of all taxes and charges ($5,596,800 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on November 15, 2023, with an updated traffic management plan for the Watermain and Water Service Replacement project between Sandra Road and Bermondsey Road, in an effort to reduce traffic impacts on local residents, businesses and commuters.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239308.pdf
GG6.20 - Amendment of Waterfront Property Management Agreement with Toronto Port Lands Company
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute an amendment to the Property Management Agreement dated January 4, 1995 between the City of Toronto and Toronto Port Lands Company as previously amended December 31, 2017, in substantially the form of the amending agreement annexed to this report, with such changes or additional provisions that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management considers necessary or desirable, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239364.pdf
Attachment 1 - Extension Agreement with Amendments
GG6.21 - Amendment to Coca-Cola Coliseum Lease and Sublease
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. Subject to the execution of the head lease amending agreement set out in Part 2 below,
City Council, pursuant to the head lease dated June 16, 2005 (the "Head Lease"), between the City of Toronto and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place (collectively, the "Landlord"), and BPC Coliseum Inc. (the "Tenant"), consent to the amendments to the sublease dated July 1, 2005 (the "Sublease") between BPC Coliseum Inc. (the "Sublandlord"), and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (the "Subtenant"), for the Sublease extension term of 10 years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2035, with an option to extend for a further 10 years to 2045, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix B and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and such other and amended terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. As a condition of granting the consent in Part 1 above, City Council authorize the City and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place to enter into a Head Lease amending agreement with BPC Coliseum Incorporated as set out in Schedule "B", whereby during the 10 year extension term from 2025 to 2035, the share of sublease rent, after payment of realty taxes and any other amounts provided for in the Head Lease, be distributed 75 percent to the City and the Board, as Landlord, and 25 percent to BPC Coliseum Incorporated, as Tenant, rather than 50 percent to each of the Landlord and Tenant as currently provided in the Head Lease.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services to execute the Head Lease amending agreement set out in Part 2 above, any agreements to give effect to the City consent set out in Part 1 above, and any related documents, on behalf of the City.
4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City and the Board.
5. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place to continue to optimize community use opportunities at Coca-Cola Coliseum such as public skating through engagement, partnerships and sponsorships with the Tenant and Subtenant for their allotted days as well as over Landlord allotted days.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City and the Board.
Confidential Attachment - Measures to be applied to negotiations by or on behalf of the municipality or local board
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239340.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
GG6.22 - Declare Surplus of City Walkway Between 19 and 23 Lord Roberts Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council declare the City walkway lands located between 19 and 23 Lord Roberts Drive and described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (the " Property") surplus, with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a transfer of a permanent easement to Enbridge Gas Incorporated.
2. City Council grant an exemption from the requirement to give notice to the public with respect to the proposed declare surplus.
3. City Council direct that all steps necessary to comply with the City’s real estate disposal process, as set out in Article 1, Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Real Property, be taken to implement Parts 1 and 2 above.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239366.pdf
Communications (Committee)
GG6.23 - Application for Approval to Expropriate a portion of the One Foot Reserve near Bantry Avenue - Stage 1
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for a fee simple interest in a portion of the one-foot reserve on Registered Plan 711 illustrated as Part 5 on draft reference plan attached as Attachment A (the "Property") to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, for the purposes of inclusion in a pedestrian walkway to be constructed from Montclair Avenue to the public street known as Lower Village Gate.
2. City Council grant authority to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239384.pdf
GG6.24 - Status of Outstanding Payments in Lieu of Tax Amounts for Federal, Provincial and Municipal Properties and Proposed Delegation of Authority to Committee to Hear and Decide on Applications with respect to Payments in Lieu of Tax Amounts for Federal, Provincial and Municipal Properties
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council delegate to the General Government Committee the authority to hold meetings at which applicants can make representations to the Committee and to make the final decision with respect to payment in lieu of tax applications under Section 324 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (the "Act"), and amend Chapter 27, Council Procedures, accordingly.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239304.pdf
Attachment 1 - Summary of Outstanding Payments in Lieu of Tax Amounts by Level of Government
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239436.pdf
Public Notice - Proposed Amendment to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27 (Council Procedures)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239452.pdf
GG6.25 - Increase in Parking Violation Notice Penalty Amount on Municipal / Private Property
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the penalty amount from $30.00 to $75.00 for parking or leaving a motor vehicle on municipal property without consent under Section 915-2A of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 915, Parking on Private or Municipal Property, with an implementation date of December 1, 2023.
2. City Council increase the penalty amount from $30.00 to $75.00 for parking or leaving a motor vehicle on private property without consent under Section 915-2B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 915, Parking on Private or Municipal Property, with an implementation date of December 1, 2023.
3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, generally as outlined in Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239325.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/comm/communicationfile-172467.pdf
(September 29, 2023) E-mail from George Bell (GG.Supp)
GG6.26 - Update on the Confirmation Program for City Agencies, and Corporations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Chief Information Security Officer, remain confidential in its entirety, as it involves the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto Agencies and Corporations.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2023) from the Chief Information Security Officer, remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto Agencies and Corporations.
Confidential Attachment - The attachment to this report involves the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto Agencies and Corporations.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239315.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
Infrastructure and Environment Committee - Meeting 6
IE6.2 - On-Street Paid Parking Pilot - Mobile Only Zones
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve a pilot project of up to twelve months at on-street paid parking locations to allow Mobile Only Zones as generally described in the report (September 6, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services to allow customers paying for parking to do so through the Green P App, text to pay, or by scanning a QR code to complete paid parking transactions, and City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report back to City Council on the outcome of the pilot project and recommend next steps.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, to establish new offences in relation to Mobile Only Zones, generally as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00 for each such new offence.
3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 179, Parking Authority; City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of; City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters; City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking; City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking; and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, to allow for the establishment of Mobile Only Zones.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to City Council's decision.
5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to undertake a comprehensive review of various on-street parking administrative penalty amounts and to report back at the January 2024 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on revised administrative penalty amounts.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239094.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 19, 2023) Letter from Alison Stewart, Director, Advocacy and Public Policy, Cycle Toronto (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172278.pdf
(September 19, 2023) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172282.pdf
IE6.3 - Transition of Toronto's Blue Bin Recycling Program to Extended Producer Responsibility
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council support the decision of City staff to not submit a bid in response to the Circular Materials, as the Common Collection System Administrator, and Reverse Logistics Group, as the Common Collection System Operator, Request for Proposals for services to collect Provincially-regulated blue box material from residences and facilities as defined in Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box in City of Toronto Districts, beginning January 1, 2026.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to negotiate and enter into any agreements to sell City recycling carts from eligible residences and facilities, and for the funds from the sale to return to Solid Waste Management Services' utility rate, as an exception to Section 195-12.2 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to review and analyze potential service delivery options for waste collection (excluding Provincially-regulated blue box recycled materials) from District 2 beginning July 1, 2026, including issuing a competitive tender to the private sector, pursuing managed competition, and bringing collection services in-house to be performed by City of Toronto staff.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2024 on the review and analysis of potential service delivery options for District 2 beginning July 1, 2026, as authorized in Part 3 above.
5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to negotiate and enter into any agreements or amending agreements necessary for professional services, such as a financial analysis firm or a management consulting firm, to support the review and analysis authorized in Part 3 above.
6. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to continue to collaboratively work with Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 416 to address any staffing impacts caused by the continued implementation of Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box.
7. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report to City Council in fourth quarter of 2025 on any known operational and customer experience impacts in Ontario municipalities as a result of the implementation of Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box (the Province of Ontario's Residential Blue Box Extended Producer Responsibility program), with the purpose of informing a comprehensive change management and communications strategy for Toronto residents as a result of the transition.
8. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to inform the Province and the Issuing Authority for Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box (Blue Box Extended Producer Responsibility program) of the City of Toronto’s disappointment in the terms of the existing Request for Proposal and the City's interest and ability to continue to provide a cost-effective, seamless and high-quality Blue Box recycling collection service across the City of Toronto post-2025 for both Torontonians and Producers through direct negotiations for service.
9. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to continue to work collaboratively with the issuing authority towards a negotiated comprehensive service agreement that provides access and leverages the City of Toronto's decades of experience and subject matter expertise with operating the most comprehensive Blue Box Program in the country and City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to continue to work collaboratively towards reaching a negotiated comprehensive service agreement with the Issuing Authority, conclude any negotiations by March 31, 2024 and report back to City Council with the outcomes of any negotiations.
10. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, remain confidential in its entirety until December 31, 2024, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations.
Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services remains confidential in its entirety until December 31, 2024, in accordance with provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services was made public on October 12, 2023, in accordance with the direction in the letter (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
Confidential Attachment - This report is about labour relations or employee negotiations. The attachment to this report is about a plan to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239139.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - made public on October 12, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239140.pdf
Confidential Attachment 2
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239812.pdf
Presentation from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management on Post-transition of Torontos Blue Box Program to Extended Producer Responsibility
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239880.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172283.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172669.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Matt Keliher, General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services on public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172772.pdf
IE6.4 - Update on the Net Zero Buildings Strategy and Implementation of Mandatory Emissions Performance Standards
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to:
a. include in the ongoing intergovernmental strategy for TransformTO and the City's climate goals, the expectation that the federal government will provide funding support for both current and future programs aimed at decarbonizing buildings in Toronto; and
b. advocate that the federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit be expanded to non-taxable entities, emphasizing that municipal access to this program will greatly improve the ability for cities across Canada to reach net zero buildings targets.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to work with Toronto Hydro to include, in the fourth quarter of 2024 report on Emissions Performance Standards, a summary of Toronto Hydro’s resources, financing programs, rebates, incentives and other initiatives available to assist building owners in improving efficiency, reducing emissions and achieving the City's mandatory emissions performance standards.
3. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions and Agencies, to prioritize supporting equity-deserving groups into the design principles for new or improved program offerings aimed at building decarbonization.
4. City Council direct the City Manager to advocate to the Government of Canada, urging the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation to offer guarantees for municipally-sponsored local improvement charge financing programs, such as the Home Energy Loan Program, in line with the recommendations by the Government of Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance.
5. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to incorporate tenant protection measures into both current and future program offerings to safeguard tenants from above-guideline rent increases and evictions resulting from renovations by landlords who have received funding or financing from the City of Toronto, including exploring the feasibility of prohibiting property-owners who have received funding or financing from the City of Toronto from using the related projects to apply for above-guideline rent increases at the Landlord Tenant Board.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239097.pdf
Attachment 1 - Proposed Implementation Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239228.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172253.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Letter from How-Sen Chong, Climate Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172269.pdf
IE6.6 - Consumption-based Emissions Inventory and Cool Food Pledge Commitments
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Climate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the General Manager, Children's Services, the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report on Toronto's next consumption-based emissions inventory in 2027, following the release of the 2026 Canadian Census and recommend methods that consumption-based emissions can be meaningfully measured to assist with future target setting.
2. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Climate to include in future reports progress and actions in meeting Toronto Cool Food Pledge and the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration commitments.
3. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Climate to include updates on Toronto's progress in meeting the Toronto Cool Food Pledge and the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration commitments in the annual TransformTO Net Zero Status Updates.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Environment and Climate, in consultation with the Chief Purchasing Officer, to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations on whether Toronto should adopt a policy on Plant-based purchasing savings for City and climate, comparable to a program in the City of Vancouver.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239047.pdf
Attachment A - 2019 Community-Wide Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239048.pdf
Attachment B - 2019 Corporate Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239069.pdf
Attachment C - 2019 Buildings and Linear Infrastructure Emissions Analysis
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239070.pdf
Attachment D - 2019 Consumption-Based Emissions Infographic Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239071.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172281.pdf
(September 20, 2023) Submission from Nital Jethalal, Plant Based Data (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172277.pdf
(September 19, 2023) Submission from Matt Noble, Founder, Executive Director, Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172285.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(October 5, 2023) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.Supp)
(October 9, 2023) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.Supp)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Kae Elgie (CC.New)
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Catherine Nasmith, Past-President Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Toronto (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172737.pdf
IE6.8 - Citywide Approach to Dogs Off-Leash Areas
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review and update the City's approach to planning, locating, funding, building and maintaining Dogs Off-Leash Areas based on recognized best practices and integrated with the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Facilities Master Plan which includes, but is not limited to:
a. international best practices for design, signage, rules, accessibility, shade, shelter, surface materials, fencing, and amenities;
b. process to proactively identify and fund new off-leash areas where most needed, reflective of population distribution and development, in balance with other park functions and uses;
c. process to identify and fund priority repairs and improvements, including design improvements, to existing off-leash areas, including a process for considering the introduction of fencing where appropriate to address safety concerns;
d. includes accommodations for all types and sizes of Dog Off-Leash Areas including those in urban settings with limited parkland available;
e. potential opportunities for volunteers to steward these areas and ambassador programs to promote responsible dog area use and promote responsible dog ownership; and
f. review of and updates to the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and Dog Off-Leash Area Policy as needed.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include a comprehensive review of other jurisdictions’ Off-Leash Area plans, strategies and approaches, and ambassador/stewardship programs, including but not limited to Vancouver, Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg, as part of the development of an evidence-based, best practice approach to Dogs Off-Leash Areas for Toronto.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back with the recommended new approach to Dogs Off-Leash Areas resulting from Part 1 above, including required funding to implement, to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the third quarter of 2024.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to ensure the approach to Dogs Off-Leash Areas includes by-law enforcement strategies to address the ongoing concerns of all park users.
5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the findings and recommendations from the Toronto Dog Off-Leash Area Study, conducted by Thinc Design in 2019, in their report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter of 2024.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239111.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 17, 2023) E-mail from Dharshika Watson (IE.Supp)
(September 18, 2023) E-mail from Hanna Uehre (IE.Supp)
(September 18, 2023) Letter from Janet Young, Convenor, on behalf of Friends of Sherwood Park (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172247.pdf
(September 18, 2023) E-mail from Bernard Sanders (IE.Supp)
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Alison Gadsby (IE.Supp)
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Meg Nissen Clare (IE.Supp)
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Eric Code, Founder and Chair, Toronto Dog Park Community (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172279.pdf
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Sheryl Johnson (IE.Supp)
(September 20, 2023) E-mail from Nadine Morton (IE.Supp)
(September 19, 2023) Letter from Tracy Loconte, Founder, Paws for Parks on behalf of Members of Paws for Parks (IE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172286.pdf
(September 20, 2023) E-mail from Emma Bongers (IE.New)
(September 20, 2023) Letter from Lenka Holubec (IE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/comm/communicationfile-172288.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(September 25, 2023) E-mail from Thomas Doumalin (CC.Main)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Susan Aaron (CC.Main)
(October 4, 2023) Letter from Daniel Elliot (CC.Supp)
(October 8, 2023) E-mail from Dolly Kao (CC.Supp)
(October 9, 2023) E-mail from Lisa Mackenzie (CC.Supp)
(October 9, 2023) E-mail from Maggi Burtt (CC.Supp)
IE6.9 - Learning from the Fire at 35 Vulcan Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to notify the general public, within one week of results being available, and no later than, November 1, 2023 as to:
a. the results of analysis on all water samples collected since August 11, 2023, including which tests are being conducted; and
b. any long-term impact or safety risk to the waterways, animals, or neighbours of the impacted sites.
2. City Council request the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to consult with the Office of the Fire Marshal, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Water, and Toronto Public Health regarding the results of the Office of the Fire Marshal investigation once completed, to identify opportunities to mitigate similar events in the future.
3. City Council request the Office of the Fire Marshal to share with the general public the findings of their investigation into the cause, origin, and circumstances of the fire once completed.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239367.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 20, 2023) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (IE.Supp)
Communications (City Council)
IE6.10 - Prioritization of Green Building Standards in Ontario Building Code
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council reiterate its support for, and request that, the Government of Ontario immediately expedite the transition to the Ontario Building Code of green building standards related to the construction of buildings that are currently administered through the planning process.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-239377.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee - Meeting 6
PH6.1 - HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan - 2022-2023 Annual Progress Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
Improving Access to Rent-Geared-to-Income and Affordable Rental Homes
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to establish eligibility rules for a household to occupy an Affordable Rental Housing unit, including that the income of the household, determined in the manner specified in the rules, meet a specified income threshold and not exceed a specified maximum income, which may vary by unit types and sizes; and to review and adjust such rules annually as needed.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to establish eligibility rules requiring that, in order for a household to be eligible to occupy an Affordable Rental Housing unit or to acquire an interest in housing under the Affordable Home Ownership program, the value of the assets of the household, subject to specified asset exemptions, may not exceed a specified maximum value, and which may provide for different maximum values based on unit and household types and sizes.
3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to align the choice-based system configurations and Rent-Geared-to-Income program rules with the affordable rental housing program as it relates to application dates and a single offer rule, where applicable, to deliver a streamlined access system.
Memorandum of Understanding with Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. and Pre-Development Funding for Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Development Society Inc.
4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. Development Society Inc., on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 3 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City of Toronto, any funding agreements with Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. to provide one-time funding from the Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (Source Account: XR2116), in the amount of up to $100,000, included in the Housing Secretariat’s 2023 Operating Budget, to support capacity building for existing non-profit housing co-operatives, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City of Toronto, any funding agreements with Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Development Society Inc. to provide one-time funding from the Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (Source Account: XR2116) in the amount of up to $400,000, included in the Housing Secretariat’s 2023 Operating Budget, to support the identification of and pre-development work related to the new affordable non-profit housing co-operative units identified through the Memorandum of Understanding with Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Inc. Development Society Inc. (the New Co-operative Units), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Intergovernmental Requests
7. City Council re-iterate its requests to the Government of Ontario to support delivery of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan and provide $7.6 billion in outstanding capital and operating funding by 2030.
8. City Council re-iterate its requests to the Government of Canada to support delivery of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan and provide $7.7 billion in outstanding capital and operating funding by 2030.
9. City Council request that the Federal Government release the 1.5 billion dollars that they announced and committed to in their 2022 budget for the development of new Co-operative Housing.
10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to update the HousingTO Action Plan 2020-2030 Dashboard to include the number of new affordable and supportive housing units that are either currently under construction or completed.
11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to ensure that the MyAccesstoHousingTO system and assistance to transition people to that system are compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the human rights approach to housing described in the Toronto Housing Charter and the City of Toronto Digital Infrastructure Framework.
12. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to extend the deadline for applicants for rent-geared-to-income housing to transition to the MyAccesstoHousingTO system to at least January 31, 2024, and assess in advance of that revised deadline whether there is a further need to extend the deadline.
13. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to, once the deadline to transition to MyAccesstoHousingTO passes, provide a 24-month grace period in which any rent-geared-to-income applicant who has not transitioned to the MyAccesstoHousingTO system can transition to MyAccesstoHousingTO while maintaining the date on which they last applied for rent-geared-to-income housing. In advance of the end of this grace period, staff shall report to City Council on whether there is a need to extend the grace period to ensure that no one who is both seeking and entitled to rent-geared-to-income housing loses their place on the waiting list.
14. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to continue to improve digital access initiatives to provide appropriate support for individuals transitioning to MyAccesstoHousingTO in consultation with relevant organizations and individuals.
15. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide additional training to shelter and outreach workers who support applicants transitioning to the MyAccesstoHousingTO system.
16. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to consider whether additional staff resources are required for the Application Support Centre to reduce wait times and effectively support applicants for rent-geared-to-income housing and bring forward any related recommendations through the 2024 budget process for consideration.
17. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to report to the November 28, 2023 meeting of Economic and Community Development Committee with a plan for the:
a. provision of non-digital options for applicants to maintain participation in the Choice Based System;
b. alternatives to the current mandatory biweekly online participation, such as in-person, mail, phone and other non-digital community based options that are locally accessible to people across the city such as additional and expanded Housing Help Centres;
c. establishing exemptions to the biweekly online requirement for applicants who lack internet access, and/or digital literacy, or require accommodation based on accessibility criteria; and
d. updating the work outlined in Recommendations 10 to 15 on improving access and communication, and ensuring MyAccesstoHousingTO system is compliant with Ontario Human Rights Commission requirements.
18. City Council request the Mayor to include sufficient funding in the 2024 Budget, and future budgets, for the work outlined in Part 17 above to continue on a permanent basis.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239281.pdf
Attachment 1 - HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan: 2022 Progress Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239282.pdf
Attachment 2 - Summary of Progress towards HousingTO Targets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239283.pdf
Presentation from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239498.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172301.pdf
(September 22, 2023) Letter from J. David Hulchanski, Chair, CHFT Development Society (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172319.pdf
(September 26, 2023) E-mail from Tiffany Wu (PH.New)
(September 26, 2023) E-mail from Marina Classen (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Roxana Erazo (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Michelle Lam (PH.New)
(September 26, 2023) E-mail from Helen Gill (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Nadia Vigon Fordham (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Kristen Boyd (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Olivia Rollo (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Brian McIntosh (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Debra Cauch-McIntosh (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Joan Hunter (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Amina Dibe, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172418.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Lanadee Lampman (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Atia Haq (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172420.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Jessica Griffiths (PH.Supp)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Reena Cabanilla (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172430.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Madelyn Boglárka (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Andrea Palmer (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Cora Dusk (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Leslie Gash, Executive Director, Toronto Shelter Network (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172435.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Connor Engels (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Flo Cook (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172439.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Elin Goulden, Social Justice and Advocacy Consultant, Anglican Diocese of Toronto (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172440.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Michelle Lara (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Andrea Budgey (PH.New)
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Peter Martin, Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172455.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Sharon Laird (PH.New)
(September 28, 2023) E-mail from Katie Bannon (PH.New)
(September 28, 2023) E-mail from Melissa Goldstein, Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172477.pdf
(September 28, 2023) E-mail from Kelly Bouchard, Member of the RGI Working Group, Toronto Homeless Union (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172459.pdf
(September 28, 2023) E-mail from Jessica Westhead (PH.New)
(September 28, 2023) Submission from Mark Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172463.pdf
(September 27, 2023) E-mail from Carmen Chan (PH.New)
PH6.2 - Bill 109 Implementation, Phase 3 - Recommended Official Plan and Municipal Code Amendments respecting Site Plan Control
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 688 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article V, Site Plan Control, and Section 415-20, Municipal Infrastructure Agreements, substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Section 415-19.2, Mandatory Pre-Application Consultation, substantially in accordance with Attachment 4 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to undertake stakeholder and public consultation regarding pre-application consultation with local communities and Councillors and to report back to Planning and Housing Committee by the second quarter of 2024.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan Amendment and the amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code as may be required.
6. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee on a quarterly basis beginning in the first quarter of 2024 with available metrics related to changes in development application review timelines as a result of continuous improvements to city processes, including:
a. average timeline to complete the Pre-Application Consultation Process;
b. average timeline to reach a decision on a Zoning By-law Application;
c. average timeline to reach a decision on an Official Plan Amendment/Zoning By-law Application; and
d. average timeline to achieve an approved Site Plan Application.
7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to undertake further consultation with the Building Industry and Land Development Association to finalize a Terms of Reference for the in-effect zoning compliance requirement recommended in Official Plan Amendment 688.
8. City Council request the Province of Ontario to eliminate the amendments in Bill 109 to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, that prescribe planning application fee refunds.
9. City Council request the Ontario Provincial Government to consider introducing a time limit, with penalties, or other methods to incentivize development-ready sites that have received planning application approval to advance to construction as quickly as possible.
10. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to report to the November 30, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee with possible measures, if any, that could be taken by the City of Toronto to avoid planning application fee refunds as prescribed in Bill 109 amendments to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239254.pdf
Attachment 1 - By-law to Adopt Official Plan Amendment 688
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239255.pdf
Attachment 2 - By-law to Amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article V, Site Plan Control and Section 415-20, Municipal Infrastructure Agreements.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239256.pdf
Attachment 4 - By-law to Amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Section 415-19.2, Mandatory Pre-Application Consultation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239257.pdf
(September 6, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239326.pdf
Presentation from the Project Director Business Transformation, City Planning
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239504.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172323.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Jason Park, Kagan Shastri DeMelo Winer Park LLP, on behalf of Tridel Builders Inc. (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172421.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Jason Park, Kagan Shastri DeMelo Winer Park LLP, on behalf of ArkField Development (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172424.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Choice Properties REIT (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172426.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from The ABC Residents Association, Ian Carmichael and John Caliendo, Co-Chairs (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172427.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Anne Benedetti, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of RioCan Management Inc (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172429.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of RioCan management Inc. (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172405.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Signe Leisk, Cassels LLP, on behalf of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172406.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of CentreCourt Properties (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172408.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Atria Development. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172409.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Hullmark (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172434.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Justine Reyes, Overland LLP, on behalf of Gupta Group and Eastons Group of Hotels Inc. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172410.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Christopher J. Tanzola, Overland LLP, on behalf of Tercot Acquisitions Ltd. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172411.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Northcrest Developments (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172438.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Eileen Costello, Aird Berlis LLP, on behalf of Marlin Spring Investments Limited (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172413.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Eileen Costello, Aird Berlis LLP, on behalf of KingSett Capital (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172443.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, Mccarthy Tetrault LLP, on behalf of Minto Communities Canada Inc. and Minto Properties Inc. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172444.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Castlepoint Weston LP (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172445.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Rodney Gill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Emblem Developments Inc. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172456.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Ian Andres, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Plazacorp Investments Limited. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172457.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Ian Andres, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Plaza Partners (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172446.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Craig McLuckie, President, Toronto Industry Network (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172450.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Geoff Kettel and Cathie Macdonald, Co-chairs, Federations of North Toronto Residents' Associations (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172453.pdf
(September 28, 2023) Letter from Stephen Diamond, Chief Executive Officer, DiamondCorp (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172478.pdf
(September 28, 2023) Letter from Justine Reyes, Associate, Overland LLP, on behalf of 221 Sterling Road Holdings Inc. and Jacobs Tent Inc. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172464.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Paul Sander, Hollyburn Properties Limited (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172482.pdf
(September 28, 2023) Letter from Annalisa Longo, Development Manager, Rockport Group (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172465.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172495.pdf
(September 28, 2023) Letter from Craig McLuckie, President, Toronto Industry Network (CC.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172496.pdf
(October 4, 2023) Letter from Jason Park, Kagan, Shastri, DeMelo, Winer, Park LLP (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172499.pdf
(October 5, 2023) Letter from Johanna R. Shapira, woodbull LLP (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172506.pdf
(October 5, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tétrault LLP (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172512.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172587.pdf
(October 6, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172637.pdf
(October 6, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP on behalf of The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and 404 and Sheppard Limited Partnership (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172600.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP on behalf of Jarvis Mansions (Toronto) Limited (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172601.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP on behalf of JFJ Development Inc (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172602.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Leona Savoie, Chair, Government Relations, NAIOP Greater Toronto (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172681.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Joe Hoffman, Goodmans LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172684.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of 5205 Yonge Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172686.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz - Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of 2470347 Ontario Inc., 2509225 Ontario Inc. and related companies (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172687.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP on behalf of Nipigon Investments Inc. and Nipigon Property Limited (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172651.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of Camrost-Felcorp Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172652.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of Marlin Spring Limited Partnership (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172653.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Krugarand Corporation and related companies (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172688.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Shiplake Properties Ltd., Collecdev Inc. and related companies (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172655.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Queen River Limited Partnership and 1979351 Ontario Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172657.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP, on behalf of 415 Yonge Street Limited Partnership and related companies (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172690.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Ira T. Kagan, Kagan Shastri Demelo Winer Park LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172659.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of 64 Prince Arthur Limited Partnership (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172691.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of Queen Street Post Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172692.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz - Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of 20 York Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172693.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of Gairloch Ltd. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172694.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of Minto Communities Canada Inc. and Minto Properties Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172697.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Michael Foderick, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of 2-8 St. Thomas Street LP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172698.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Prime Properties Inc. and Angel Developments Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172699.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of 1240967 Ontario Inc., Assessment Appeals Inc. and 2004085 Ontario Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172663.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Eileen P.K. Costello, Aird and Berlis LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172700.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Andrew L. Jeanrie, Bennett Jones LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172704.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of H&R REIT and related companies (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172705.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Alterra Properties Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172701.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of Samper Developments Limited and related companies (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172706.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of White Bell Investments Ltd. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172702.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Diamond Corp (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172707.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of 2062 Weston Road Holdings Ltd. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172708.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of Terracap Management Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172724.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of Duff Real Estate Holdings Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172725.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Brown, Dryer, Gold, Smuskowitz (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172709.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tetrault LLP on behalf of Yorkreal Holdings Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172710.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of 4875 Dundas St. West Residences Limited (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172726.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Eileen P.K. Costello, Aird and Berlis LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172727.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Sidonia J. Tomasella, Aird and Berlis LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172712.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from John A.R. Dawson, McCarthy Tétrault LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172718.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from John A.R. Dawson, McCarthy Tétrault LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172733.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin, Goodmans LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172720.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of DevGreat Inc., 1140 Yonge Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172721.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of GWL Realty Advisors Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172735.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP on behalf of bcIMC Realty Corporation (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172736.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Justine Reyes, Overland LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172748.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Andrew L. Jeanrie, Bennett Jones LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172749.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of Yonge & Scollard Developments Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172750.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of 939GP Inc. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172751.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of Diamond Corp. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172752.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tétrault LLP on behalf of The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172753.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP on behalf of CSG Yonge Manor Limited and CSG Hillsdale Limited (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172757.pdf
(October 12, 2023) Letter from Lorin Komers, Development Manager, YYZed Project Management (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172797.pdf
PH6.3 - Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on the East Harbour Employment Area Conversion Request - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, referred Item PH6.3 back to the Planning and Housing Committee.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239261.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 683
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239258.pdf
Attachment 2 - Final Assessment for 21 Don Valley Parkway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375-385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239259.pdf
Attachment 3 - Decision History
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239260.pdf
(August 21, 2023) Notice of Special Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239262.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 27, 2023) Letter from Max Laskin Goodmans LLP, on behalf of EHL (21 Don Roadway) Holdings Inc., EHL (30 Booth Ave) Holdings Inc., EHL (385 Eastern Ave) Holdings Inc. and EHL (375 Eastern Ave) Holdings Inc. (PH.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172422.pdf
(September 28, 2023) Letter from Mariana Valverde (PH.New)
(September 28, 2023) Letter from Mark Richardson, HousingNowTO (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/comm/communicationfile-172476.pdf
PH6.5 - City Comments on the Province's Proposal to Return Lands to the Greenbelt
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council support the Province’s proposal to return 53 hectares (133 acres) in the Town of Ajax back into the Greenbelt Plan Area.
2. City Council request that the Province scope their planned review of the Greenbelt to evaluate the 14 other sites removed though Amendment 3 to the Greenbelt Plan by reconsidering the outcomes of Amendment 3 to the Greenbelt Plan Area and return the remaining 14 sites to the Greenbelt Plan Area.
3. City Council encourage the Province to commit to align any future legislated reviews of the Greenbelt with the Greenbelt Plan’s existing vision and goals, and not examine the potential to replace protected farmland and natural spaces with urban development.
4. City Council request that the City Clerk forward the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Toronto’s submission to the Province on their Proposal to return land to the Greenbelt and the Environmental Registry of Ontario postings (019-7561 and 019-7562).
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239248.pdf
(September 6, 2023) Attachment 1 - Letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Clerk on the Proposal to return lands in Ajax to the Greenbelt
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239269.pdf
(December 2, 2022) Attachment 2 - City Planning submitted comments on the proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation (ERO 019- 6217)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239270.pdf
PH6.6 - Toronto Local Appeal Body - Chair's 2022 Annual Report and New Arrangement for Legal Support
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council assign the City Solicitor responsibility for the provision of legal services to the Toronto Local Appeal Body with respect to:
a. providing advice on questions identified by Toronto Local Appeal Body Members, with respect to the administration of hearings, as part of their decision making duties; and
b. providing advice on the development, review or revision of operational policies, practice directions and rules.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239274.pdf
Attachment 1 - Toronto Local Appeal Body Chair's 2022 Annual Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239275.pdf
PH6.7 - 509 Parliament Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 509 Parliament Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 509 Parliament Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239158.pdf
7a - 509 Parliament Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239239.pdf
PH6.8 - 60 Lowther Avenue - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 60 Lowther Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 60 Lowther Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239157.pdf
8a - 60 Lowther Avenue - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239240.pdf
PH6.9 - 822 Richmond Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 822 Richmond Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 822 Richmond Street West (including entrance address at 828 Richmond Street West) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 8, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239159.pdf
9a - 822 Richmond Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-239249.pdf
Striking Committee - Meeting 3
ST3.1 - 2024 Schedule of Meetings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Striking Committee-recommended 2024 Schedule of Meetings by:
a. moving the Tuesday, February 20, 2024 meeting of the General Government Committee to Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and moving the Economic Development Committee from Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to Tuesday, February 20, 2024;
b. moving the meeting of Scarborough Community Council from Friday, April 5, 2024 to Thursday, April 4, 2024 and moving the meeting of Planning and Housing Committee from Thursday, April 4, 2024 to Friday, April 5, 2024;
c. moving the meeting of Scarborough Community Council from Friday, May 10, 2024 to Monday, May 6, 2024;
d. moving the meeting of Scarborough Community Council from Friday, June 14, 2024 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024;
e. moving the meeting of the General Government Committee from Friday, July 5, 2024 to Tuesday, July 2, 2024; and
f. moving the meeting of the Scarborough Community Council from Friday, September 27, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024 and moving the meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Friday, September 27, 2024.
2. City Council approve the Striking Committee-recommended 2024 Schedule of Meetings, as amended by Part 1 above, and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings.
3. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City's agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they:
a. avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and
b. avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large scale meetings on days of cultural or religious significance as noted in the approved schedule and listed in Attachment 2 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Clerk.
4. City Council shorten the 30-day period that City Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the special City Council meeting scheduled on February 14, 2024.
Origin
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-239718.pdf
(September 28, 2023) Revised Report from the City Clerk on 2024 Schedule of Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-239543.pdf
(September 22, 2023) Report from the City Clerk on 2024 Schedule of Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-239485.pdf
Attachment 1 - City Clerk-recommended 2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-239486.pdf
Attachment 2 - Days of Cultural or Religious Significance
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-239487.pdf
Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 7
EY7.1 - 175-185 Eileen Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 175-185 Eileen Avenue substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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. City Council classify 175-185 Eileen Avenue as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning).
4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, in order to exclude residents or visitors to or tradespersons at 175 to 185 Eileen Avenue from obtaining a parking permit.
5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include the following as a post-approval condition of site plan:
a. the Owner shall insert the following advisory clause that residents of the development will be ineligible for on-street parking permits, substantially in the form of the advisory clause in Attachment 4 to the report (November 10, 2021) contained in Item 2021.PH29.3 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, into all purchases, agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development:
Purchasers acknowledge and agree that purchasers or residents of the Development will not be eligible for on street-parking permits under the City of Toronto Municipal Code. Purchasers agree that, despite the status or availability of on-street parking permits for residents in the development area as of the date of this document, the availability of on-street parking permits in the development area for the purchasers or residents of the Development may, at the discretion of City of Toronto Council, be modified, amended or removed at any time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended from time to time and its successors, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
6. City Council amend the draft By-law attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District by replacing Site Specific Regulation (I) (iv) with the following:
a. window projections, including bay windows and box windows which increase floor area or enclosed space and do not touch the ground, by a maximum of 1.5 metres.
7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to Council’s meeting of October 11, 2023 for enactment by City Council, a By-law to make the changes noted in Part 6 above to the draft By-law attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
8. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft By-law attached as Attachment 5 (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238891.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238916.pdf
(August 22, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238818.pdf
EY7.2 - 15 Canmotor Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 15 Canmotor Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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, City Council require the applicant to:
a. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, 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 arrangements satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to secure all improvements that may be required in the accepted Functional Servicing Report.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238864.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238865.pdf
(August 22, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238866.pdf
EY7.3 - 5, 6 and 9 Jopling Avenue South - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 5, 7 and 9 Jopling Avenue South substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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, City Council require the owner to:
a. provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for tenants of the existing one rental dwelling unit proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
b. provide a legal undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 3. a. above.
4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the following as conditions in the Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:
a. prior to Site Plan Control approval, the owner must provide a Functional Servicing Report that is acceptable to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services;
b. prior to Site Plan Control approval, the owner, if applicable, enter into a financially secured agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, for the construction of improvements, as identified in the Functional Servicing Report, that may be required to the City’s storm, sanitary and sewer infrastructure;
c. prior to Site Plan Control approval, if applicable, the owner must obtain all necessary approvals to proceed with the required improvements, as described above have been issued, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and
d. prior to the issuance of full building permit, the owner must complete the construct all required improvements, as noted in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, if required, and ensure they are operational.
5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, in order to prevent the residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at 5, 6 and 9 Jopling Avenue South from obtaining a parking permit.
6. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include the following as a Site Plan approval condition:
a. the Owner shall insert the following advisory into all agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development:
Purchasers acknowledge and agree that purchasers or residents of the development will not be eligible for on street-parking permits under the City of Toronto Municipal Code. Purchasers agree that, despite the status or availability of on-street parking permits for residents in the development area as of the date of this document, the availability of on-street parking permits in the development area for the purchasers or residents of the development may, at the discretion of City of Toronto Council, be modified, amended or removed at any time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended from time to time and its successors, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
7. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designates to continue working with the applicant to secure additional bike parking spaces, vehicle parking spaces, bike share stations, and car share spaces through the site plan control review process for the subject site.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238868.pdf
Attachment 7: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment (569-2013)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238943.pdf
(August 22, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238816.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 8, 2023) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (EY.New)
(September 12, 2023) Letter from Irene Jones, Peter Morris, Lucy Falco, Directors, South Eatonville Residents Association (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/comm/communicationfile-172203.pdf
EY7.4 - 56, 58 and 60 Fieldway Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, for 56, 58 and 60 Fieldway Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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, City Council require the owner to:
a. submit a Pedestrian Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
b. submit a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
4. City Council direct that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the last above grade building permit for the last of the towers on the lot, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1700 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
5. City Council approve the acceptance of an 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 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
6. In the event that the owner elects to design and construction Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a Development Charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Development Charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner 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 of Toronto's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time-to-time.
7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238889.pdf
Attachment 7: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238946.pdf
(August 22, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238813.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 8, 2023) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (EY.New)
Communications (City Council)
EY7.5 - 111 Plunkett Road - Part Lot Control Exemption - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 111 Plunkett Road, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan, Attachment 2 to the report (August 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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 for enactment, 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. provide a final Zoning Notice issued by the Toronto Building Division confirming that the 42 parcels comply with the applicable zoning, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.
4. 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.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238883.pdf
EY7.6 - 159 and 161-181 Mulock Avenue and 6 Lloyd Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for 159 and 161-181 Mulock Avenue and 6 Lloyd 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 Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development and/or any upgrades that may be required;
c. the Owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Review Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and Hydrological Review Summary Form to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
d. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the Zoning By-law and/or secured in a development agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
e. the Owner has submitted revised drawings illustrating the conveyance of lands required by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
f. the Owner has submitted revised Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study and a Rail Safety Study, to be peer reviewed by consultants retained by the City at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
g. the Owner shall, at the owner's own expense, initiate the Metrolinx Deviation Process with Metrolinx and Metrolinx's Technical Advisor AECOM, and the owner has submitted requested information and makes required revisions noted in correspondence, dated July 17, 2023, from Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx;
h. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
i. the Owner makes satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enters into the appropriate agreement 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 Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services;
j. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated July 6, 2023, including the need for an updated Arborist Report and Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and
k. the Owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that the Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, and the Holding Provision not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238888.pdf
EY7.7 - 2405-2411 and 2417 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision appeals for 2405-2411 and 2417 Lake Shore Boulevard West, 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 Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. the form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision approval are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated March 21, 2022, or as revised, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development and/or any upgrades that may be required;
d. the Owner makes satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enters into the appropriate agreement 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 Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
e. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
f. the Owner has submitted a revised Community Energy Plan to the satisfaction of the Environment and Energy Division;
g. the Owner has submitted a Noise Study required by Metrolinx, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx;
h. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
i. the Owner has submitted a revised Housing Issue Report including all requested revisions noted in correspondence, dated March 21, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
j. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated March 21, 2022, including the need for an updated Arborist Report, Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
k. the Owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
l. the Owner has secured replacement of the existing rental dwelling units, including the same number of rental units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents, and replacement of the gross floor area of the existing dwelling rooms as dwelling rooms or studio units at similar rents;
m. the Owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for tenants to return to a replacement rental unit or dwelling room, as applicable, on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
n. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application (21 246210 WET 03 RH) under Chapter 667 Residential Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control, of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the existing rental units on the site, 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. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment and the Holding Provision not to be lifted until such a time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238938.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/comm/communicationfile-172215.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172570.pdf
(October 9, 2023) Letter from Rozhen Asrani, President, Mimico Residents Association (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172613.pdf
EY7.8 - 4195 and 4221 Dundas Street West and 556, 558, 560, 562 and 564 Prince Edward Drive North - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications appeals for 4195 and 4221 Dundas Street West and 556, 558, 560, 562 and 564 Prince Edward Drive North, and to continue discussions with the applicant 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 Ontario Land Tribunal withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:
a. the form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Wind Study, such report to be reviewed with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
c. the Owner has submitted revised drawings illustrating the conveyance of lands required to the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
d. the submitted Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study has been peer reviewed by a third-party Noise and Vibration Consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
e. the Owner has submitted information to provide adequate room to operate the accessible ramp and ensure that there is adequate space for a full-size bus shelter on Dundas Street West at Prince Edward Drive North is located on the frontage of the site and makes required revisions to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Toronto Transit Commission;
f. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including Transportation Demand Management and all requested revisions to the study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
g. the Owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Review Report, Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and Foundation Drainage Summary Form including all requested revisions to these studies to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
h. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report 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, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
i. the Owner makes satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enters into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report and Traffic Impact Study accepted Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services;
j. the Owner has addressed all the outstanding issues related to tree protection, injury and removals, tree planting and Toronto Green Standard raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
k. the Owner has provided an on-site parkland dedication in a size, location and configuration that is to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
l. the Owner has retained a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O 1990 as amended), to carry out a Stage 2 archaeological resource assessment of the property and follow through on recommendations to mitigate, through preservation or resource removal and documentation, adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found (Stage 3-4) to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
m. the Owner has satisfied the requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board regarding signage and warning clauses related to enrollment capacity.
3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a holding provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, and the holding provision not to be lifted until such a time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238896.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 8, 2023) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (EY.New)
EY7.11 - The West Mall and Waulron Street - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The West Mall and Waulron Street.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238895.pdf
EY7.12 - Albion Centre - Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit - Traffic Control Signals Changes
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue West and a point 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue.
2. City Council authorize removal of the existing traffic signals on Finch Avenue West and a point 400 metres west of Kipling Avenue/Private Access in conjunction with the installation of traffic signals at Finch Avenue West and a point 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue.
3. City Council request Metrolinx to collaborate with Toronto Police Services and provide a mid-block crossing at the Toronto Police Services 23 Division driveway on Finch Avenue West to enable emergency vehicles to safely execute left-turn manoeuvres across the Finch West Light Rail Transit tracks.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238885.pdf
EY7.18 - On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (Various Locations) - Parking Amendments (Non-Delegated Locations)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore, 5 - York South - Weston, 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council designate on-street electric vehicle charging station parking areas at the following locations for the exclusive use of electric vehicles and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as described in Attachment 2 to the report (August 28, 2023) from the Director, Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services:
a. Driftwood Avenue, east side, from a point 30.3 metres north of Niska Road and a point 12 metres further north (2 spaces);
b. Lake Shore Boulevard West, west side, from a point 28.8 metres north of Superior Avenue and a point 6 metres further north (1 space);
c. The Queensway, south side, from a point 24.8 metres west of Inverleigh Drive and a point 12 metres further west (2 spaces);
d. Weston Road, west side, from a point 177.3 metres north of Wilby Crescent and a point 6 metres further north (1 space); and
e. Weston Road, west side, from a point 31.2 metres south of King Street Crescent and a point 6 metres further south (1 space).
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238900.pdf
EY7.19 - Emmett Avenue - Parking Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Emmett Avenue, between Jane Street and a point 45 metres west.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238901.pdf
EY7.20 - Lake Shore Boulevard West - Parking Amendments
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between a point 22 metres west of Long Branch Avenue and a point 115 metres further west, to be in effect between a point 22 metres west of Long Branch Avenue and a point 67 metres further west.
2. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between a point 122 metres west of Long Branch Avenue to a point 15 metres further west.
3. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, from a point 89 metres west of Long Branch Avenue to a point 33 metres further west.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238902.pdf
EY7.23 - Longbourne Drive between Willowridge Road and Redgrave Drive - Implementation of Permit Parking
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Longbourne Drive, between Willowridge Road and Redgrave Drive from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Etobicoke York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-239251.pdf
North York Community Council - Meeting 7
NY7.2 - 2350-2352 Yonge Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 2350 - 2352 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 Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
1. if required, provisions for a holding by-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act regarding the provision of an acceptable sanitary system solution constructed and operational as determined by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services which may include the applicant obtaining Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Compliance Approval and upgrading the existing municipal infrastructure off site;
b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated September 16, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the owner has submitted to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, prior to approval of the rezoning application, a 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 enter into the appropriate agreement 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 Chief Engineer and Executive Director, 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 and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
f. the owner has provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the acceptable Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Toronto Water, where it has been determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; in requiring any off-site municipal infrastructure upgrades, the owner is to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way;
g. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services;
h. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
i. that the owner has submitted a tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12; and
j. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238747.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172099.pdf
(September 5, 2023) Letter from Tom Cohen, Chair, Eglinton Park Residents' Association (EPRA) (NY.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172079.pdf
(September 5, 2023) Letter from Ann King, Chair, Community Liaison Committee - Stanley Knowles Housing Co-operative (SKHC) (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172088.pdf
NY7.3 - 124 Broadway Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Approval Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 169468 NNY 15 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 eighty-six (86) existing rental dwelling units at 124 Broadway Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
a. the owner shall provide and maintain eighty-six (86) replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue 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; the eighty-six (86) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 5,423.8 square metres and shall be comprised of two (2) studio units, thirty-two (32) one-bedroom units, forty-three (43) two-bedroom units and nine (9) three-bedroom units’ replacement rental units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 31, 2023. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the owner shall, as part of the eighty-six (86) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide and maintain at least thirteen (13) one-bedroom, twenty-six (26) two-bedroom and three (3) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at 80 percent of affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than eighty percent (80 percent) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, at least one (1) studio, fifteen (15) one-bedroom, sixteen (16) two-bedroom and six (6) three-bedroom units as replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent (100 percent) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and one (1) studio, four (4) one-bedroom and one (1) two-bedroom units as replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent (150 percent) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, all for a period of at least 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 eighty-six (86) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 124 Broadway Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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 provide tenants of all eighty-six (86) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;
e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge;
f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue, at no extra charge;
g. the owner shall provide tenants of the eighty-six (86) replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue;
h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least twenty-seven (27) resident vehicle parking spaces within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of thirty-two (32) storage lockers within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue, to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue;
j. the eighty-six (86) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue, are made available and ready for occupancy;
k. the owner shall request issuance of above-grade building permits for the new residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue prior to or concurrent with the issuance of above-grade building permits for the residential tower at 124 Broadway Avenue; and
l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 124 Broadway Avenue and at 136 Broadway Avenue, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the replacement rental dwelling units located at 136 Broadway Avenue and conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.k. above, 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 eighty-six (86) existing rental dwelling units at 124 Broadway Avenue after all the following have occurred:
a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;
b. the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) 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 at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue; and
e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.
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 Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 124 Broadway Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling 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 building within the time specified in Part 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 City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreements and any other related agreements.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238741.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238742.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(August 21, 2023) Letter from Bruce Humphrey (NY.Main)
(August 28, 2023) E-mail from Alireza Malek (NY.Supp)
NY7.4 - 136 Broadway Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Approval Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 234017 NNY 15 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 thirty-nine (39) existing rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
a. the owner shall provide and maintain thirty-nine (39) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site of 136 Broadway Avenue, 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; the thirty-nine (39) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 2,574 square metres and shall be comprised of fourteen (14) one-bedroom units, nine (9) two-bedroom units and sixteen (16) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 31, 2023; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the owner shall, as part of the thirty-nine (39) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide and maintain at least ten (10) one-bedroom, five (5) two-bedroom and eight (8) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at 80 percent of affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than eighty percent (80 percent) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, at least three (3) one-bedroom, four (4) two-bedroom and eight (8) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent (100 percent) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one (1) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds affordable rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent (150 percent) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation all 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 thirty-nine (39) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 136 Broadway Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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 provide tenants of all thirty-nine (39) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;
e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge;
f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue, at no extra charge;
g. the owner shall provide tenants of the thirty-nine (39) replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue;
h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least nineteen (19) resident vehicle parking spaces within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; the remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of fourteen (14) storage lockers within the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue, to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue;
j. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development at 124 and 136 Broadway Avenue, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and
k. the owner shall enter and register on title to the lands at 136 Broadway Avenue, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.j. above, 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 thirty-nine (39) existing rental dwelling units located at 136 Broadway Avenue after all the following have occurred:
a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;
b. the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) 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; and
e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.
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 Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 136 Broadway Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling 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 building within the time specified in Part 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 City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and any other related agreements.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238743.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238744.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(August 21, 2023) Letter from Bruce Humphrey (NY.Main)
(August 28, 2023) E-mail from Alireza Malek (NY.Supp)
NY7.5 - 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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, and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant 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 Amendment and Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the owner submits a revised Heritage Impact Assessment acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and that matters arising from such study be secured, if required;
c. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated December 19, 2022, or as may be updated, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
d. the owner has satisfactorily addressed Transportation Services matters in the Transportation Services memo July 31, 2023, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
e. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that matters arising from such Plan be secured, if required;
f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation memorandum dated February 7, 2023, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
g. the owner has submitted a Subsurface Investigation for the possible presence of methane gas on the property and any required mitigation measures are to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry memorandum dated December 16, 2022, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry;
i. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
j. the owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
k. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former 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
l. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 22 224403 NNY 15 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the ten (10) existing rental dwelling units at 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue 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. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services.
4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to explore all options to preserve the heritage value of the Talbot Quads.
5. City Council request, as part of the ongoing proceedings, that the applicant address concerns of the Leaside Baseball Association and implement measures that will ensure the continued successful operation of the adjacent baseball fields at Howard Talbot Park, as required.
6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238668.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172137.pdf
(September 7, 2023) Letter from Geoff Kettel, Co-President, Leaside Residents Association (LRA) (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172138.pdf
(September 6, 2023) Letter from Mark Flowers, Professional Corporation, Davies Howe (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172160.pdf
(September 7, 2023) Letter from Neal Prabhu, Vice-President Leaside Baseball Association (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172161.pdf
NY7.6 - 789-793 Don Mills Road and 10 Ferrand Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 789-793 Don Mills Road and 10 Ferrand Drive 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-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 raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the owner has provided a revised Traffic Impact Study, including acceptable Transportation Demand Measures, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
d. the owner has provided a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water;
e. the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports;
f. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services;
g. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review;
h. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site heritage resource at 789-793 Don Mills Road, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
i. the owner has submitted a Heritage Permit application to alter the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
j. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and
k. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan for the subject heritage property, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the revised Heritage Impact Assessment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City, for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238667.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172033.pdf
(September 6, 2023) Letter from Alex Grenzebach, Interim Chair, North York Preservation Panel (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172133.pdf
NY7.7 - 123 Wynford Drive - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 123 Wynford Drive 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-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 raised by Engineering and Construction Services in their memorandum dated May 23, 2023, or as may be updated, as they relate to the applications to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the owner has at its sole expense provided a revised Traffic Impact Study, including acceptable Transportation Demand Measures, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
d. the owner has at its sole expense provided a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water;
e. the owner at its sole expense has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports;
f. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and / or road improvements are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services;
g. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection, as per their memorandum dated June 5, 2023, and as may be updated, as they relate to the applications, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review;
h. the applicant has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
i. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site heritage resource and landscape at 123 Wynford Drive, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
j. the owner has submitted a Heritage Permit application to alter the property at 123 Wynford Drive, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
k. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 123 Wynford Drive to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and
l. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan for the subject heritage property, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the revised Heritage Impact Assessment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238690.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172032.pdf
(September 6, 2023) Letter from Lynn Deutscher Kobayashi, President, National Association of Japanese Canadians, Greater Toronto Chapter (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172141.pdf
(September 6, 2023) Letter from Letter from Alex Grenzebach, Interim Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172143.pdf
(September 7, 2023) Submission from Richard MacFarlane (NY.Supp)
NY7.8 - 1 Greenbriar Road and 635 Sheppard Avenue East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Approval Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1 Greenbriar Road and 635 Sheppard Avenue East in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 18, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1 Greenbriar Road and 635 Sheppard Avenue East in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Motion 1 by Councillor Shelley Carroll.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as may be required.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238739.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238740.pdf
Attachment to Motion by Councillor Shelley Carroll
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-239082.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-240039.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 4, 2023) E-mail from David Reid (NY.Supp)
(September 6, 2023) Submission from Jane McFarlane, Vice President, Weston Consulting (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/comm/communicationfile-172159.pdf
NY7.9 - 150-160 Cactus Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Application, in its current form, for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 150 to 160 Cactus Avenue.
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 Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated December 7, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from further technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the Owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents;
d. the Owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former 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 lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
e. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application (Application 21 226756 NNY 18 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the sixty (60) existing rental dwelling units on the site, 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;
f. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that matters arising from such study be secured, if required;
g. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry and Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
h. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City, for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
i. in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade permit, the owner dedicate to the City a minimum of 1,417.38 square metres of unencumbered on-site parkland in the southwest portion of the site, with the exact size, location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and such on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City, free and clear, above and below-grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; and
j. City Council approve the acceptance of 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; the 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 the development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the Applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in the report (August 15, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238693.pdf
NY7.10 - 5318 Yonge Street, 5320-5324 Yonge Street, 5330-5334 Yonge Street and 11 Churchill Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 5318 Yonge Street, 5320-5324 Yonge Street, 5330-5334 Yonge Street and 11 Churchill 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. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 6, 2023, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 6, 2023, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
d. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry memorandum dated July 7, 2023, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; and
e. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application (Application 22 193302 NNY 18 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 units on the site, 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 the following:
1. the replacement of the existing residential rental units on the lands;
2. the rents, rental tenure, unit mix, and unit sizes of the replacement rental units;
3. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to replacement rental units 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
4. 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.
3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238750.pdf
NY7.11 - 6212-6600 Yonge Street - Official Plan Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 appeal for the lands at 6212 - 6600 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 is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238694.pdf
NY7.16 - Don Mills Road and Rochefort Drive - Traffic Control Signals
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Don Mills Road and Rochefort Drive.
2. In conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Don Mills Road and Rochefort Drive, City Council rescind the existing southbound and westbound left turn prohibitions, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Don Mills Road and Rochefort Drive.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238737.pdf
NY7.23 - Appointment of Public Members to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint Jaimie Grossman to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending September 7, 2027, and until a successor is appointed.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238769.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidates and Biographies for the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-238770.pdf
Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 7
SC7.1 - Woodside Square Planning Review - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 23 - Scarborough North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 21, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend and support the recommended Official Plan Amendment should the Official Plan Amendment be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238772.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238800.pdf
(August 17, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238764.pdf
Communications (City Council)
SC7.2 - 1571 Sandhurst Circle Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 23 - Scarborough North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1571 Sandhurst Circle substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 22, 2023) from the Acting 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 allow the owner of 1571 Sandhurst Circle to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed childcare facility (the "Childcare Facility") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms:
a. the Childcare Facility will accommodate a minimum of 88 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers;
b. the Childcare Facility will comprise approximately 1,022 square metres of indoor space located on the first floor of Building G (Block 4) of the proposed development, and 371 square metres of outdoor space immediately adjacent to Building G; and
c. the Childcare Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Part 6 below, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 3, above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development.
5. In the event Block 1 is constructed as part of Phase 1, City Council require the Owner to provide a Letter of Credit in an amount equivalent to the Community Benefits Charge that would have been payable for the value of the land proceeding as a first phase as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development.
6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 3 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.
7. City Council require that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit for Phase 1, the Owner convey to the City, the on-site parkland dedication fronting Finch Avenue East having a minimum total area of 4,633 square metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
8. City Council require that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit for Phase 5, Building H the Owner convey to the City, the phase 5 on-site parkland dedication fronting Sandhurst Circle having a minimum total area of 3,247 square metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
9. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication(s), 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.
10. City Council require, prior to first above-grade building permit for any building on any part of the Site, the Owner to, at no cost to the City, register, or caused to be registered, in priority, a Section 118 restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the lands to be dedicated as the phase 5 park described in Part 8, above, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
11. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner 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.
12. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the next Near-Term Cycling Network Plan Update (2025-2027), to review opportunities for bikeways and bike parking, and bike share opportunities in the area of Woodside Square, including McCowan Road, Finch Avenue, Sandhurst Circle, and other connecting neighbourhood routes.
13. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and other relevant Divisions, to submit a business case, for consideration by the Mayor as part of the 2024 budget process, to resource the actions to implement a collaborative and multilingual community engagement process involving residents, stakeholders and local institutions to assess services, assets and needs within the Agincourt North community given the Woodside Square redevelopment and report back by fourth quarter of 2024.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238765.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238782.pdf
(August 17, 2023) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238763.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 7, 2023) Presentation from Courtney Heron-Monk, Bousfields Inc. (SC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/comm/communicationfile-172153.pdf
(September 8, 2023) Letter from The Board of Directors of MTCC 753 (SC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/comm/communicationfile-172166.pdf
(September 8, 2023) E-mail from Chow Wong (SC.New)
(September 8, 2023) Letter from Councillor Jamaal Myers (SC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/comm/communicationfile-172175.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172520.pdf
SC7.3 - 2941 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment, in its current form, for the lands at 2941 Eglinton Avenue East.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in the report (August 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:
a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense:
i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;
ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;
iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required;
iv. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required;
v. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and
vi. has addressed the comments from the Toronto Transit Commission in their letter dated December 28, 2022.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take and necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-238761.pdf
SC7.13 - 55 Mac Frost Way - Assumption of Services, Calexico Holdings Inc., Plan 66M-2541, Subdivision File: 14 267698 ESC 42 SB
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 23 - Scarborough North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council assume the services installed within Mac Frost Way and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2541.
2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2541.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2541 to Toronto Hydro.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239011.pdf
(September 7, 2023) Letter from Councillor Jamaal Myers on Addition to Scarborough Community Council Agenda
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239068.pdf
SC7.14 - 222 Centennial Road and 35 Acheson Boulevard - Assumption of Services, The Orchards of West Hill Inc., Plan 66M-2538, Subdivision File: 13 147461 ESC 44 SB
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council assume the services installed within Cameron Watson Crescent and Acheson Boulevard, and that the City formally assume the road Cameron Watson Crescent within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2538.
2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2538.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2538 to Toronto Hydro.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239009.pdf
(September 7, 2023) Letter from Councillor Jennifer McKelvie on Assumption of Services - 222 Centennial Road and 35 Acheson Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239083.pdf
SC7.15 - Elaine Lennox Court - Assumption of Services, Glen Rouge Homes (Boydwood) Inc., Plan 66M-2516, Subdivision File: 08 152520 ESC 44 SB
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council assume the services installed within Elaine Lennox Court and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2516.
2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2516.
4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.
5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2516 to Toronto Hydro.
6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239029.pdf
(September 7, 2023) Letter from Councillor Jennifer McKelvie on Assumption of Services, Elaine Lennon Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239081.pdf
Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 7
TE7.3 - 2-24 Temple Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 105909 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the demolition of twenty-three existing rental dwelling units located at 8-10, 14, 16, and 22 Temple Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
a. the Owner shall provide and maintain twenty-three 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; during such 20-year period, 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 replacement; the twenty-three replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,071.4 square metres and shall be comprised of fourteen studio units, four one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and two three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated August 22, 2023, and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner shall, as part of the twenty-three replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least twelve studio, and two one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one studio, one one-bedroom and one three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one studio, one one-bedroom, three two-bedroom and one three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at high-end rent, all for a period of at least ten 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 twenty-three 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, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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 provide tenants of all twenty-three replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 14-storey residential 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;
e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;
f. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three 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 resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; the remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
g. the Owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law;
h. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed 14-storey residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and
i. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2-24 Temple Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.h. above 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 for 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 all or any of the twenty-three existing rental dwelling units at 8-10, 14, 16, and 22 Temple Avenue after all of the following have occurred:
a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully satisfied or secured;
b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has 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 permit) for the approved development on the site; and
e. the City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant or will be vacant prior to the demolition of any existing rental unit.
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 Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 2-24 Temple Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2, 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 shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;
b. the Owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;
c. the Owner erects the proposed residential building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and
d. should the Owner fail to complete the proposed 14-storey building within the time specified in Part 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, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars 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 City Council’s decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238912.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238931.pdf
TE7.4 - City-initiated Official Plan Amendments - Villiers Island, McCleary District, South River and Polson Quay Precincts Parks and Open Space - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands in the Port Lands Flood Protection project and enabling infrastructure project area, substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council amend the former City of Toronto Official Plan, for the lands in the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project area, substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendments as may be required.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238932.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238933.pdf
TE7.5 - 77 Roehampton Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 77 Roehampton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Acting 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 bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to:
a. submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and
b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement, to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 22 139087 STE 12 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 eighty-one existing rental dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
a. the Owner shall provide and maintain eighty-one replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue 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; the eighty-one replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 4,996.8 square metres and shall be comprised of forty-nine one-bedroom units, fifteen two-bedroom units and seventeen three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated July 31, 2023. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner shall, as part of the eighty-one replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide and maintain at least fourteen one-bedroom, eight two-bedroom and five three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at 80 percent of affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than eighty percent of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, at least fourteen one-bedroom, five two-bedroom and eleven three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and twenty-one one-bedroom, two two-bedroom and one three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, all for a period of at least 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 eighty-one existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 77 Roehampton Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the off-site replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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 provide tenants of all eighty-one replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;
e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge;
f. the Owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge;
g. the Owner shall provide tenants of the eighty-one replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue;
h. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent at least thirty-seven resident vehicle parking spaces within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
i. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of thirty storage lockers within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue;
j. the eighty-one replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 4.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development at 77 Roehampton Avenue, are made available and ready for occupancy;
k. the Owner shall request issuance of above-grade building permits for the new residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue prior to or concurrent with the issuance of above-grade building permits for the new building at 77 Roehampton Avenue; and
l. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 77 Roehampton Avenue and at 136 Broadway Avenue, agreements to secure the off-site replacement rental dwelling units and conditions outlined in Parts 4.a through 4.k above, including agreements 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 Division.
5. 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 eighty-one existing rental dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue after all the following have occurred:
a. all conditions in Part 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured;
b. the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have come into full force and effect:
c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the development at 136 Broadway Avenue 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 the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the development at 77 Roehampton Avenue by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006;
e. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site;
f. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the 136 Broadway Avenue site; and
g. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.
6. 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 Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 5 above.
7. 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 77 Roehampton Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 5 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 on the site no later than four years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling 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 building within the time specified in Part 7.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 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.
8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary, including execution of the Section 111 Agreements and any other related agreements.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238913.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft By-law 569-2013
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239303.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238934.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Zoning
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238935.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 5, 2023) Letter from Andrei Semenov (TE.Supp)
(September 17, 2023) Letter from Andrei Semenov (TE.Supp)
(September 19, 2023) Submission from Charles Smedmor (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-172315.pdf
TE7.6 - 429 Walmer Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 429 Walmer Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (August 24, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council amend former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 for the lands at 429 Walmer Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to the report (August 24, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East 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.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238910.pdf
Attachment 8 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment 569-2013
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239066.pdf
Attachment 9 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment 1-83
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239079.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238929.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 9, 2023) Letter from Roald Nasgaard (TE.Supp)
(September 18, 2023) E-mail from Andrew Ulpian (TE.Supp)
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Eli Newman (TE.New)
Communications (City Council)
TE7.7 - 399-405 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 399-405 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (August 31, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as the draft Zoning By-law Amendment implements the proposal as set out in the settlement proposal that was accepted by City Council during its meeting of March 29, 30, and 31, 2023.
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 the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until the owner has, at its sole cost and expense, pursuant to Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, entered into an agreement with the owner of the lands and operator of the social housing program to secure the provision of a social housing program on the lands and register it in priority against title to the lands, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238937.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238941.pdf
Attachment 2 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239265.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 7, 2023) E-mail from Mary Doucette (TE.Supp)
(September 14, 2023) Letter from Christopher J. Tanzola, Overland LLP on behalf of Jencel 407 Street Inc. (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-172211.pdf
(September 18, 2023) E-mail from Natalie Ast (TE.Supp)
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Louis Mirando, McGill-Granby Village Residents Association (TE.New)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172503.pdf
TE7.8 - 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve Rental Housing Demolition Application 20 232889 STE 14 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the demolition of six existing rental dwelling units located at 17 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8 and 10 Gowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
a. the Owner shall provide and maintain seven 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. During such 20-year period, 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 replacement; the replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of two one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and two three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated June 16, 2023 and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner shall, as part of the seven replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least two one-bedroom units, two two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than 1.5 times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at high-end rent, all for a period of at least ten 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 six 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, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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 provide tenants of all seven replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 24-storey residential 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;
e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;
f. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three 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 at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the rental replacement dwelling units;
g. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of two storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on terms and conditions that are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
h. the Owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law;
i. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Parts 1.a. and 1.b. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed 24-storey residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and
j. prior to issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a through 1.i. above, 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 Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for 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 all or any of the six existing rental dwelling units at 17, 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10 Gowan Avenue after all of the following have occurred:
a. all Conditions in Part 1 above have been fully satisfied or secured;
b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has 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 permit) for the approved development on the site; and
e. the City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant.
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 Division, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 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 shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;
b. the Owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;
c. the Owner erects the proposed residential building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, 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 24-storey building within the time specified in Part 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, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars per 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 Residential Demolition Permit is issued.
5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238973.pdf
Notice of Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238974.pdf
TE7.9 - 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rental Housing Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 31, 2023) from the Acting 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
3. City Council approve Rental Housing Conversion Application 23 150069 STE 14 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to sever the residential rental property containing one hundred and twenty two rental dwelling units at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue into three separate properties, with 16 Walpole Avenue and 32 Walpole Avenue containing fewer than six rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions:
a. the Owner shall apply for, and obtain approval of, a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue into three separate properties for the purposes of conveying 16 Walpole Avenue and 32 Walpole Avenue to a qualified non-profit housing provider as part of the Tenants First Initiative;
b. the Owner of the lands at 16 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing 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 or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same;
c. the Owner of the lands at 16 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the one social housing unit required in Part 3.b. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs;
d. the Owner of the lands at 32 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing 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 or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same;
e. the Owner of the lands at 32 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the one social housing unit required in Part 3.b. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs;
f. the Owner of the lands at 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain 120 rental dwelling units, including 29 one-bedroom units, 74 two-bedroom units and 17 three-bedroom units as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing 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 or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same;
g. the Owner of the lands at 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the 120 rental dwelling units required in Part 3.f. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; and
h. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 3.b. to 3.e. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue after all of the following have occurred:
a. the conditions in Part 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured;
b. the severance is final and binding; and
c. the execution and registration on title of agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Part 3 above.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239001.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Rental Housing Conversion Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239002.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Official Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239003.pdf
TE7.10 - 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rental Housing Conversion Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
3. City Council approve Rental Housing Conversion Application 23 150063 STE 19 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to sever the residential rental property containing forty-four rental dwelling units at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue into two separate properties, with 264 Kenilworth Avenue containing fewer than six rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions:
a. the Owner shall apply for, and obtain approval of, a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue into two separate properties for the purposes of conveying 264 Kenilworth Avenue to a qualified non-profit housing provider as part of the Tenants First Initiative;
b. the Owner of the lands at 264 Kenilworth shall continue to provide and maintain one three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing 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 or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same;
c. the Owner of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue shall continue to provide the one social housing unit required in Part 3.b. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; and
d. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 3.b. to 3.c. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue after all of the following have occurred:
a. the conditions in Part 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured;
b. the severance is final and binding; and
c. the execution and registration on title of agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for 264 Kenilworth Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Part 3 above.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238833.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Rental Housing Conversion Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238915.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - Official Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238917.pdf
TE7.11 - 307 Lake Shore Boulevard East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 307 Lake Shore Boulevard East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding matters.
2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, and approves the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, 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 Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, inclusive of any appropriate holding (H) provisions;
c. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
d. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services;
e. the appropriate environmental reports and architectural plans have been peer reviewed to ensure that appropriate noise and vibration mitigation measures are implemented and reflected in the final form of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
f. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind study have been made, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any mitigation measures secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238903.pdf
TE7.12 - 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther 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. 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 applicant 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 Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment;
c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; and
d. the Owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resources, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;
e. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue, substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required in Part 2.d. above, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.f. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;
f. the Owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by Part 2.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and
g. the Owner has submitted an application and gained the required approval in writing under Section 33 and Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed demolition and alterations to the heritage property at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238942.pdf
TE7.13 - 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Control, and Rental Housing Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch 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. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the applicant 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 Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment;
c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning by-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review;
d. the Owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resource, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;
e. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required in Part 2.d. above, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.f. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;
f. the Owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by Part 2.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;
g. the Owner has submitted an application and gained approval in writing under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed alterations to the heritage properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street; and
h. City Council has dealt with the Rental Housing Demolition Application Number 21 239181 STE 12 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to demolish 8 existing residential rental dwelling units at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238905.pdf
TE7.14 - 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 application appeal for the lands at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place 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-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic 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;
c. the Owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents;
d. the Owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former 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
e. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 22 199096 STE 13 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 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 City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238911.pdf
Attachment 2 - 3D Model of Proposal in Context
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239301.pdf
TE7.15 - 175-185 King Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 175-185 King Street East 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 Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic 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;
c. the Owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes an appropriate conservation strategy for the on-site heritage resources, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
d. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with a conservation strategy set out in an acceptable Heritage Impact Assessment, both of which are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238939.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 17, 2023) E-mail from Josie Vizzica (TE.Supp)
(September 18, 2023) E-mail from Hugh and Joanne Dow (TE.New)
TE7.16 - 237 Victoria Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeal made for current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the lands at 237 Victoria Street, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff 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 of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 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 Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and
b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense:
i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;
ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted engineering reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted engineering reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and
iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238914.pdf
TE7.17 - 21 and 35-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 21 and 35-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis 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 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 Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
c. the required plans and studies, including a peer review of the Compatibility and Mitigation Study, Noise Study and Vibration Study, have been revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, Director, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
d. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 210154 STE 14 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 on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure all rental-housing related matters necessary to implement City Council’s decision, including replacement rental housing and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238848.pdf
TE7.18 - 654 to 668 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 654-668 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant 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 Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the Owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to site servicing and has submitted revised Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management and Hydrogeological Reports providing confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and entered into and registered a financially secured agreement satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to construct, provide, make operational, and warrant any necessary upgrades to existing services and facilities or new services and facilities;
c. the final draft Zoning By-law includes appropriate holding provisions to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
d. the Owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to the requirements of Transportation Services and Solid Waste Management as set out in the memo from Development Engineering to City Planning dated April 28, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services; and
e. the Owner has provided the City with a withdrawal letter for the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 573 (The Danforth Avenue Planning Study – Segment 2 – Don Valley to Coxwell) to be held in escrow until the Zoning By-law Amendment is in full force and effect.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238940.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-172236.pdf
Communications (City Council)
TE7.19 - 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
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 and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing 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 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 Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
c. the required plans and studies have been revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, Director, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
d. should one or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, the Owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
e. should six or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, City Council has approved a Rental Housing Demolition application 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 on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure all rental-housing related matters necessary to implement City Council’s decision, including replacement rental housing and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council’s decision.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238850.pdf
TE7.20 - 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council include the properties at 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238831.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-172212.pdf
20a - 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
TE7.38 - 399 Bathurst Street - Construction Staging Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the closure of a 5.7 metre wide portion of the east boulevard and a 3.7 metre section of the northbound curb lane on Bathurst Street between Dundas Street West and a point 55 metres south, from November 2, 2022 to November 2, 2024.
2. City Council authorize the closure of a 8 metre wide portion of the south boulevard and a 4 metre section of the eastbound curb lane on Dundas Street West between Bathurst Street and a point 30 metres east, from November 2, 2022 to November 2, 2024.
3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Dundas Street West and a point 55 metres south.
4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 30 metres east.
5. City council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Dundas Street West and a point 55 metres south.
6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays, on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Dundas Street West and a point 55 metres south.
7. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Dundas Street West and a point 55 metres south.
8. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Dundas Street West and a point 55 metres south.
9. City council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 30 metres east.
10. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 30 metres east.
11. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 30 metres east.
12. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a protected, unobstructed, and fully Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.
17. 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.
18. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. City Council direct that Bathurst Street and Dundas Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238712.pdf
TE7.39 - 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue - Construction Staging Area Time Extension
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 1.8 metre wide portion of the north sidewalk on Yorkville Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 63 metres east of Avenue Road, from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2028.
2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 1.4 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Avenue Road, between Yorkville Avenue and a point 44 metres north, from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2028.
3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
4. City Council direct the applicant to continue to construct (as per the City's engineer approved specifications) and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway, compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit.
5. 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.
6. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.
7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.
8. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.
9. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.
10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue 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 that Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238849.pdf
TE7.41 - Construction Staging Area Time Extension - TTC Easier Access Program - Greenwood Station (Stage 4)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and all of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 29.8 metres north, from September 20, 2023 to July 31, 2024.
2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north side pedestrian crossing space and north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, between the east side of Linnsmore Crescent and a point 20 metres west, from September 20, 2023 to July 31, 2024.
3. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and a point 27 metres west, from September 20, 2023 to July 31, 2024.
4. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound lane on Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from September 20, 2023 to July 31, 2024.
5. City Council authorize the continuation to designate Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north as one-way northbound.
6. City Council authorize the continuation to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north.
7. City Council authorize the continuation to prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north.
8. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
9. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring 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.
10. City direct the applicant to continue clearly 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.
11. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.
12. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing 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.
13. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing 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.
14. City Council the applicant to continue installing cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard, Wolverleigh Boulevard, and Linnsmore Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
18. City Council continue to amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue.
19. City Council continue to amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at anytime, December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, on the north side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue.
20. City Council continue to amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except no parking from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the even (north) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Coxwell Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue.
21. City Council continue to enact permit parking in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (north) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue.
22. City Council continue to amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue.
23. City Council continue to amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except no parking from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (south) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Coxwell Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue.
24. City Council continue to enact permit parking in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the odd (south) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238898.pdf
TE7.48 - Accessible Parking Spaces - September 2023 (Non-Delegated)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 9 - Davenport, 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238877.pdf
TE7.56 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 5D to Exclude the Development Located at 374-390 Dupont Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 5D as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 374-390 Dupont Street.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238819.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239052.pdf
TE7.57 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 5D to Exclude the Development Located at 145 St. George Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 5D as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 145 St. George Street.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238817.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239036.pdf
TE7.58 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 5E to Exclude the Development Located at 148-158 Avenue Road and 220-234 Davenport Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 5E as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 148-158 Avenue Road and 220-234 Davenport Road.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238820.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239037.pdf
TE7.59 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 6G to Exclude the Development Located at 294-300 Sherbourne Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 6G as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 294-300 Sherbourne Street.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238821.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239038.pdf
TE7.60 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 6J to Exclude the Development Located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 6J as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238826.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239039.pdf
TE7.61 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 7A to Exclude the Development Located at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 7A as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238852.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239040.pdf
TE7.62 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 7A to Exclude the Development Located at 401 Dundas Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 7A as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 401 Dundas Street East.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238827.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239053.pdf
TE7.64 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 9A to Exclude the Development Located at 1793 and 1795 Danforth Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "9A", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated August 25, 2023 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 1793 and 1795 Danforth Avenue.
Public Notice Given
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-238838.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239055.pdf
TE7.74 - Bathurst Street Loading Zones
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council rescind the designated passenger loading zone in effect at all times, except 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Bathurst Street between a point 15 metres north of Wellington Street West and Stewart Street.
2. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes to be in effect at all times, except 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bathurst Street between a point 15 metres north of Wellington Street West and Stewart Street.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239238.pdf
TE7.77 - Granting Temporary Exemption to Mokaben Inc. and By The Way Café from components of Chapter 742 and Chapter 693 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council exempt the sidewalk café permit holder for the permit area at 400 Bloor Street West (Mokaben Inc. operating as By The Way café) from the following requirements in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 693, Signs, for a period from October 15, 2023 to December 31, 2024, inclusive:
a. the requirement that the lighting be a temporary fixture under Section 742-9.7A(2);
b. the requirement that the Executive Director provide permission for the deck under Section 742-10.12A, provided the deck continues to meet the standards set out in Section 742-10.12.B and C., the decking remain unchanged from its dimensions as of October 15, 2023, and temporary ramping be added at entranceways to ensure accessibility; and
c. the restriction that a business may not locate an A-frame sign outside a permit area for a sidewalk café under Sections 693-19C(5) and 742-7.1, or their successor sections, provided the A-frame sign is located so as to not obstruct the sidewalk.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239086.pdf
TE7.81 - Protecting and Upgrading Jimmie Simpson Playground due to Ontario Line Construction
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, prior to the City issuing any new or amended agreements permitting construction access for the Ontario Line at Jimmie Simpson Park, to engage Metrolinx in order to secure a formal written undertaking from Metrolinx that:
a. acknowledges that Metrolinx’s planned construction activities will affect existing park facilities referenced in the Non-Right-Of-Way Licence Agreement between the City of Toronto and Metrolinx by creating an unsafe condition in the playground that contravenes regulatory safety requirements and requires temporary removal of existing playground equipment;
b. commits Metrolinx to providing the funding necessary for the refurbishment of the Jimmie Simpson playground and wading pool area to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and
c. provides a form of security to the satisfaction of the City to secure Metrolinx’s funding for the park project in advance of project initiation.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239250.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239813.pdf
TE7.84 - Creating a Construction Hub on Danforth, between Westlake Avenue and Dawes Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the feasibility of establishing a Construction Hub on Danforth Avenue between Westlake Avenue and Dawes Road, along the same model as existing Construction Hubs, particularly, the Yonge-Eglinton Construction Hub, and to report back to the October 18, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239273.pdf
TE7.90 - Construction Hub Expansion Review
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 11 - University - Rosedale, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's, 13 - Toronto Centre, 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the feasibility of expanding the existing Construction Hub coverage in Ward 11 (University-Rosedale), along the same model as the existing Yonge-Eglinton Hub, and provide an update to the October 18, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the feasibility of establishing a Construction Hub in Ward 12 (Toronto-St. Paul's), along the same model as the existing Yonge-Eglinton Construction Hub, and provide an update to the October 18, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the feasibility of expanding the existing Construction Hub coverage in Ward 13 (Toronto Centre), along the same model as the existing Yonge-Eglinton Hub, and provide an update to the October 18, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the feasibility of expanding the existing Construction Hub coverage in Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth), along the same model as the existing Yonge-Eglinton Hub, and provide an update to the October 18, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239335.pdf
TE7.91 - Altering Turning Restrictions at Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.
2. City Council rescind the eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.
3. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road
4. City Council rescind the 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, except public holidays, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.
5. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
Origin
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239360.pdf
New Business - Meeting 11
CC11.1 - Support for a Canada-Wide Universal Student Nutrition Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council join cities across Canada, including Kingston, Halifax, Vancouver, and Victoria in calling on the Federal government to act on its promise to implement a National School Food Program and allocate appropriate funds in Budget 2024 to establish a National School Food Program with funds flowing this year to contribute to municipalities, provinces, territories and First Nation, Métis and Inuit partners.
2. City Council urge the Federal government to work with Toronto’s Student Nutrition Program so more children can receive nutritious food at school through a universal program.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239733.pdf
CC11.2 - Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to address instances of workplace harassment and discrimination by Members of Council and Members of local boards and recommend the amendments require that:
a. members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards should have mandatory training in workplace anti-harassment/discrimination requirements;
b. there should be a duty for Members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards to report harassment/discrimination in the workplace;
c. an appropriate range of penalties should apply when someone has been found to have engaged in harassment/discrimination in the workplace;
d. remedial measures and supports should be available and the interests of complainants must be accommodated in a trauma-informed process;
e. appropriate support and indemnification should be provided to Members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards;
f. workplace harassment/discrimination complaints should be investigated in a fair, efficient and independent manner; and
g. workplace harassment /discrimination cases should be heard, and have penalties, if any, imposed by a court or administrative tribunal; these cases should not be debated and decided at Council.
2. City Council forward this request to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, Member of Provincial Parliament for Orléans, Stephen Blais, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for information.
3. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about making workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training mandatory for Members of Council and Members of local boards under the City’s codes of conduct and for Members’ staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff.
4. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City's Chief People Officer about the design and delivery of mandatory workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training for Members of Council and their staff and Members of local boards.
5. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about making it mandatory to report workplace harassment/discrimination under the City’s codes of conduct for Members of local boards and for Members of Council and Members’ staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff.
6. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about having the Integrity Commissioner serve as the ethics executive for Members’ staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff.
7. City Council request the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor to consult the Integrity Commissioner and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about updating and consolidating the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff to include the human resources policies specifically governing Members’ Staff.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239730.pdf
CC11.3 - Report on Former Mayor John Torys Conduct concerning a Personal Relationship
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the findings that Mr. Tory violated Articles VIII and XV of the Code of Conduct.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
The Integrity Commissioner notes:
Mr. Tory is no longer a member of City Council, self-reported this matter and accepts the Integrity Commissioner’s findings about his conduct. In these circumstances, the Integrity Commissioner does not recommend a penalty or remedial action as it would serve no purpose.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239709.pdf
Attachment 1 - Report on Former Mayor John Torys Conduct concerning a Personal Relationship
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239710.pdf
CC11.4 - Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office starting on October 19, 2023, and ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed:
Etobicoke York Panel:
Laura Alderson
Bill Dalton
Dominic Gulli
Stan Kumorek
Natalija Popovic
Rick Ross
Sophia Ruddock
Donald Taylor
North York Panel:
Jordan Allison
Jesse Auspitz
Giuseppe Bartolo
Marianne Cassin
Shahin Fazeli
Victor Keubou
Carol M. Martin
Mehdi Marzyari
Neil Rodgers
Larry Swartz
Scarborough Panel:
Nancy Ferguson
Asif Khan
Anne McCauley
Muhammad Saeed
David Stinson
Toronto and East York Panel:
Zaheer Bhyat
Yim Chan
Aaron Cheng
Larry Clay
Lois Figg
Philip Ghosh
Paul Gogan
Gary McKay
Peter Reed
Dylan Reid
Nelly Volpert
J. Douglas B. Wilkins
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Confidential Attachments 1 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidates' biographies:
ETOBICOKE YORK
Laura Alderson
A long-time community activist, Laura has served on the Boards of Urban Arts, Farmers' Markets Ontario, the Clean Train Coalition (Finalist, Green Toronto Award, 2012) and the Weston Village Residents' Association. An Economic Developers Council of Ontario Award winner for Innovative Marketing Practices for the Film Resource Guide "Lights...Camera...York!", she currently sits on the Artscape Weston Common Steering Committee, is a member of the ABC Residents' Association and a Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas.
Bill Dalton
Bill Dalton, Master of Planning, Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Registered Professional Planner, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional Building Design and Construction Associate of Arcadis/Intelligence, Buildings, and Infrastructure Group is a Land Use Planner with more than 25 years of progressive planning experience from working with both private and public sector clients in securing a wide range of planning, permits, licenses and related approvals from various municipalities throughout Ontario.
Dominic Gulli
Dominic Gulli is an academically qualified professional in transportation and land use planning both in the public and private sector. He has 35 years public sector experience in progressively responsible positions at the former City of Etobicoke and City of Toronto and fifteen years' experience in the private sector in all aspects of land use planning, transportation, traffic operations, including active mobility modes.
Stan Kumorek
A lifelong resident of Toronto, Stan has worked for over 30 years in property management and construction project management in the public sector. He holds a degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a minor in Public Administration. He is a former board member of the Toronto Parking Authority and a former Metro Toronto Hydro Commissioner. Stan has been very active as a board member and volunteer with various local community organizations.
Natalija Popovic
Natalija Popovic has 20 years of experience practicing administrative law in professional discipline and regulation for the securities industry, over a career spanning 30 years. She was educated at the University of Toronto and Western University. She has acted as an instructor in professional responsibility and legal ethics with Osgoode Hall Law School for over eight years.
Rick Ross
Rick Ross is a Professional Engineer with an Master of Business Administration from York University and an Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. After retiring from a Fortune 100 company, his volunteer work has included many community groups as well as mentoring youth. His current volunteering includes working with the admissions department of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. Rick also served on Toronto's Committee of Adjustment as a member, Panel Chair and City-Wide Chair.
Sophia Ruddock
Sophia Ruddock lives and works in the City of Toronto. She was called to the Ontario bar in 1995 and has over 20 years of experience practicing before various administrative tribunals and agencies. Ms. Ruddock has also organized and taught a number of workshops on human rights and health law issues. She has served on numerous community boards and committees, in various capacities, including acting as Chair.
Donald Taylor
Don retired in 2017 after 43 years of public service. Hired by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a planner in 1974, Don went on to become a Chief Negotiator with the Ministry's Municipal Boundaries Branch. Don served the City of Markham in the Chief Administrative Officer's office from 2005 to 2017. Don was appointed to the City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel on September 1, 2019.
NORTH YORK
Jordan Allison
Jordan Allison holds a Master's degree from the School of Architecture and Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a separate degree in Architectural History, Theory, and Criticism from the University of Toronto, where he has served on various design review panels. Jordan has been a long-time resident of the City of Toronto. His professional career involves work on mid- and high-rise development applications in the City of Toronto, its surrounding municipalities and abroad.
Jesse Auspitz
Jesse Auspitz has been a Planner for over 10 years with experience in both public and private practice. He has completed undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University. He has a strong interest in maintaining fair and transparent decision making.
Giuseppe Bartolo
Giuseppe has an undergraduate and Master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Waterloo and is a reserve army officer in the Canadian Army. He has resided in Toronto for the past seven years and wants to improve his community through the dedication of time and effort. He has managed many construction and development projects for the private sector and brings a strong professional background to the role. Giuseppe's desire is to ensure strong community-led and sustainable development in Toronto.
Marianne Cassin
Marianne Cassin is a professional land use planner with 30 years of both private and public sector experience and is a life-long resident of the City of Toronto. She has experience in appeals to planning applications and in settlement and mediation matters of provincial tribunals. Marianne has also participated in advisory committees, professional associations and community initiatives.
Shahin Fazeli
Shahin Fazeli is a Manager at The Housing Help Centre, a non-profit active in the area of facilitating housing for low income residents in Toronto and the Region of York. A resident of North York for the last ten years, he is passionate about community building and the creation of habitable and affordable housing in the City of Toronto. In addition to English, he speaks Persian, Russian and Ukrainian, and is fascinated by the thriving culture of multiculturalism in Toronto.
Victor Keubou
Victor is a lawyer and member of the Law Society of Ontario. Prior to his call to the Bar, Victor held several positions with the federal and provincial public services in Ottawa, Hamilton, and Toronto. In addition to his practice, Victor enjoys traveling, reading, and watching history and environment related themes, books, and documentaries. Victor's community involvement includes a membership with a youth/environment related organization.
Carol Macnaughton Martin
Carol Martin graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. She is an advocate of design excellence in Landscape Architecture, including park and open space design and land use planning. During her over 14 years with the City of Toronto, she has had the pleasure of working with all stakeholders to successfully manage the design and construction of many development park projects spanning the four districts.
Mehdi Marzyari
Mehdi Marzyari was born and raised in Tehran, Iran where he received his Master's of Architecture degree in 2001. In 2008, Mehdi made Toronto his new home in order to expand his professional experience. Collaboration with acclaimed Toronto based architectural practices as key contributor to the firm’s projects helped him translate his professional skills in the new context. In 2013, Mehdi established his practice in Toronto to achieve his professional goals. Mehdi is a registered architect with Ontario Association of Architects since 2013.
Neil Rodgers
Neil Rodgers, holds a degree from the University of Waterloo's School of Urban and Regional Planning. Over 35 years of land use planning experience in the land development and real estate sector, combined with a strong understanding of land use policy and regulation, he brings valuable insight and perspectives on urban planning, maintaining vibrant neighbourhoods and meeting the needs of a growing city within the greater regional conversation.
Larry Swartz
Larry Swartz is a lawyer and Chartered Financial Analyst Charter holder with several professional financial designations. His practice includes governance, compliance, insurance, tax, trusts, mergers, and acquisitions. He is a winner of the Award of Excellence from the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association, and the Osgoode Hall Law School Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award.
SCARBOROUGH
Nancy Ferguson
Nancy Ferguson is an Ontario lawyer with a background in administrative law. She led investigations and engaged in dispute resolution for several self-regulated professions and held managerial roles overseeing this work. At the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner and at Ombudsman Toronto she was an investigator/mediator. She adjudicated Social Benefits Tribunal appeals for five years and is currently a part-time Vice-Chair at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.
Asif Khan
Asif Khan is a retired Civil Engineer who was employed for 28 years as a Senior Building Official with the City of Toronto and City of Scarborough. He has extensive knowledge on by-laws, zoning, planning and other development issues. Asif has gained community service experience at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels, including as a member and chair of the Committee of Adjustment, Property Standard Committee. Asif is recipient of Ontario Medal of Good Citizenship and Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers.
Anne McCauley
Anne McCauley is a professional land-use planner with over 40 years of experience working in the municipal sector. She is a strong advocate of citizen participation in city and community building. Anne believes by working together collaboratively with active listening, we can achieve positive results.
Muhammad Saeed
Muhammad Saeed has been involved for over fifteen years in project management, group facilitations partnerships and community engagement. He has worked on different positions and has strong skills in proactively managing important and time sensitive projects, developing innovative solutions to critical problems, balancing stakeholder’s expectations and working collaboratively with the team members for achievement of desired goals. He has a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
David Stinson
David has been a community volunteer since1989 to the present. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Guelph University and Diploma in Police Leadership from Humber College. He has co-authored articles in two Canadian professional Alternative Dispute Resolution journals as a Mediator/Negotiator and is credentialed by the University of Windsor and Toronto Metropolitan University. He obtained diversity training from Universities of Alberta and Glasgow (UK), and is a professional home renovator and landscaper.
TORONTO AND EAST YORK
Zaheer Bhyat
Zaheer Bhyat has served as a teacher and administrator with the Toronto District School Board for over 20 years. He entered the University of Toronto and York University completing his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Master of Environmental Studies, Master of Arts and Doctorate degrees. He has also been an entrepreneur, Urban Planner in Alberta, and Canadian International Development Agency in Lesotho. His eclectic background affords him a global perspective. He has also served on the Committee of Adjustment. He brings leadership, entrepreneurial, educational and conflict resolution skills.
Yim Chan
A member of Ontario Architects Association since 1995, Yim has a portfolio of a large variety of projects, ranging from residential to institutional, health-care, large-scale theme parks and high-rise commercial towers. She has in-depth knowledge of City Planning, construction principles and practices including project management, the Ontario Building Code, and regulatory approval process. She is an active member in the community and has been doing volunteering work for many years.
Aaron Cheng
Aaron Cheng is an architect and founder of C& Partners Architects Inc., with a focus on health care and how the built environment can have a positive impact on wellness and health. Aaron has been a member of Committee of Adjustment since 2019.
Larry Clay
Larry Clay was Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ontario Growth Secretariat. As Assistant Deputy Minister, Larry oversaw the Places to Grow Act and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, designed to guide and shape growth across the entire Greater Golden Horseshoe. Prior to leading the Secretariat, Larry was Director of the Central Regional Office at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, responsible for land use planning approvals, municipal service delivery and governance issues in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.
Lois Figg
Lois Delia Figg, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws (Alternative Dispute Resolution) worked as a decision-maker and Mentor for the Immigration and Refugee Board from 2000 to 2023. Previously, Ms. Figg worked as a mediator and investigator with Ontario Human Rights Commission, a decision-maker for the Hong Kong Refugee Status Review Board and an Appeals Counsellor with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Philip Ghosh
Philip is an experienced litigator with a practice dedicated to defending architects against professional liability lawsuits as Senior Legal Counsel at Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. He has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario and at other tribunals. He graduated from Queen’s Law School in 2011. Recognized for his litigation expertise, Philip has contributed articles and been asked to present to insurance professionals, professional associations, and to fellow lawyers.
Paul Gogan
Paul has over 25 years of experience as an Architect in the City of Toronto. Known for the ability to understand and address different agendas, delivering projects that maintain design excellence, and successfully managing teams on complex projects. Extensively involved in public, municipal and heritage approvals processes, as well as project design and delivery. Paul has an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between the design, construction, and real estate industries.
Gary McKay
Gary McKay has an extensive background in municipal, planning and land use law. Gary has worked in 3 different municipalities, and as a lawyer, he has conducted many administrative board hearings before such boards as the Ontario Municipal Board, now the Land Tribunal of Ontario. He is very familiar with the concept of natural justice, and the rules concerning fair hearings. Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, and a Juris Doctor from Queen's University.
Peter Reed
Peter Reed is a practicing professional planner with more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, having worked extensively in Toronto, throughout Ontario, in the United States and overseas. He recently directed the Land Use Planning group at Infrastructure Ontario, an agency of the Provincial government, in protecting and enhancing the value of public land and buildings. Peter grew up in Dundas, Ontario, and raises his three children in Toronto’s west end.
Dylan Reid
Dylan Reid is a co-founder and currently the executive editor of Spacing magazine, for which he has edited and written many articles about Toronto's urban issues. He is the author of the book "The Toronto Public Etiquette Guide" and co-editor of other books about Toronto, and co-winner of the 2010 Jane Jacobs Prize. He is also a co-founder of the volunteer pedestrian advocacy group Walk Toronto. He works as a freelance editor and writer.
Nelly Volpert
Nelly is an urban planner passionate about cities and envisioning better places through innovation, research and public policies. As a professional, she provides planning advice to higher education institutions throughout the world. Nelly holds a Master's degree in Planning. She has an international perspective, design and business experience, and a strong understanding of space and form. Her knowledge of urban policy research, planning and provincial / municipal regulations informs her work.
J. Douglas B. Wilkins
J. Douglas B. Wilkins holds a joint degree in physics and business from the University of Waterloo and a law degree from Queen's University.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239662.pdf
(August 30, 2023) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239663.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment (previously circulated with Item NA1.2)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Interest in Re-appointment from Current Members of the Committee of Adjustment
Confidential Attachment 3 - Diversity Information Summary for Current Public Members of the Committee of Adjustment
Confidential Attachment 4 - Committee of Adjustment Written Assignment - Part 1
Confidential Attachment 4 - Committee of Adjustment Written Assignment - Part 2
Confidential Attachment 5 - Committee of Adjustment - Completed Assignments from Applicants Selected for Interview
Confidential Attachment 6 - Interview Schedule for September 14, 15, and 18, 2023
Confidential Attachment 7 - Interview Questions for September 14, 15, and 18, 2023
(October 6, 2023) Supplementary Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment (CC11.4a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239780.pdf
(October 6, 2023) Letter from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment on Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment - Special Meeting (CC11.4b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239814.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Interviewed Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
CC11.5 - Appointment of Public Members to the Property Standards Committee
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending October 12, 2027 and until successors are appointed:
Etobicoke York Panel:
Marie Abraham
Nicole Treksler
North York Panel:
Nadini Sankar-Peralta
Scarborough Panel:
Rina Afendi
Ryan Hardy
Toronto and East York Panel:
Stoney Baker
Steven Lewis
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidates' biographies:
Etobicoke York Panel
Marie Abraham
Marie Abraham is a qualified and trained lawyer with 28 years of active practice. Marie has life experience with racism, exclusion, and spent the first 25 years of life yearning to be accepted in society. Marie's legal training and experience has added value to many parts of everyday life.
Nicole Treksler
Nicole Treksler is a trilingual (French, English and Spanish) lawyer with extensive experience as an adjudicator/mediator at municipal, provincial and federal tribunals. Nicole also has worked at several regulatory bodies in various capacities, including investigator. Currently, Nicole is the General Counsel at the United Church of Canada. She enjoys volunteering and mentors Black law students through the McGill Black mentorship program. In her spare time, Nicole dances West Coast Swing.
North York Panel:
Nadini Sankar-Peralta
Nadini has worked in federal/provincial governments in senior positions advising on policy, government resources, health care and negotiating land claims, to name a few. Nadini is also a qualified, multilingual, accredited mediator/arbitrator in good standing with the Alternative Dispute resolution Institute of Canada/Ontario and the Ontario Association of Family Mediation. She is working on her Juris Doctor degree in Law and is a current Board Director at the Alternative Dispute resolution Institute of Ontario.
Scarborough Panel:
Rina Afendi
Rina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University with minors in Politics and Sociology, and a Diploma in Interior Design from Georgian College. Rina shares passion for social justice, human rights, and mindful neighbourhood planning for Indigenous, Black and Racialized peoples. She works in the Ontario Public Service for 6+ years, shifting three ministries' cultures towards racial equity. She is proficient in anti-Black, Indigenous, and Islamophobia preventions.
Ryan Hardy
Ryan Hardy is an experienced administrative lawyer who has worked at community legal clinics across Toronto and as Tenant Duty Counsel in eviction hearings. He is a past volunteer with the Toronto Public Library. Born and raised in the Yonge and Eglinton area, Mr. Hardy is an alumnus of the University of Toronto, Queen's University and McMaster University.
Toronto and East York Panel:
Stoney Baker
Stoney Baker is a lawyer practicing in Toronto. She is currently pursuing her Master of Laws at Osgoode Law School with a focus on law and technology. She loves the city and has called it home for all but two years of her life; during that time she missed the city dearly. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve Toronto as a Member of the Property Standards Committee.
Steven Lewis
Steven Lewis is a Barrister, Solicitor, and Notary Public working for a large international private employer. He has clerked with the Superior Court of Justice and is also a Certified Accessibility Professional with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. He has a passion for improving his community and is an active volunteer on boards and executive committees of many legal and equity seeking organizations.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239681.pdf
(September 27, 2023) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Property Standards Committee
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239682.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Property Standards Committee (previously circulated with item NP1.2)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Diversity Information Summary for Current Public Members of the Property Standards Committee
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview schedule and Panel Preferences for September 28, 2023
Confidential Attachment 4 - Interview questions for September 28, 2023
CC11.6 - Court Decision regarding the Decision to Provide Financial Support to the Legal Challenge against Quebecs Bill 21
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. The City not appeal the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Labrecque v. City of Toronto.
2. The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards, and commissions and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239722.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Court Decision regarding the Decision to Provide Financial Support to the Legal Challenge against Quebec's Bill 21
(September 29, 2023) Report from the City Solicitor on Court Decision regarding the Decision to Provide Financial Support to the Legal Challenge against Quebecs Bill 21 (CC11.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239670.pdf
CC11.7 - 401 Yonge Street - Alterations to Designated Heritage Property and Authority to Enter into Heritage Easement Agreement
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council consent to the alterations to the designated heritage property at 401 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 75-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 12, 2023 prepared by Teeple Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment for 401 Yonge Street dated April 21, 2023, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning all subject to and in accordance with a Commemoration Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions:
a. that the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the 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; and
b. prior to the City Solicitor's submission of the necessary Bills for enactment on the applicant's zoning by-law amendment application, the owner shall provide a detailed Commemoration Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant to include a façade retention strategy and commemoration strategy for the property at 401 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 21, 2023 prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a Bill to repeal City of Toronto By-law 452-2023 following the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning's receipt of written confirmation from the owner's qualified heritage architect that the proposal as described in architectural plans for the site prepared by Teeple Architects, dated March 12, 2023 and attached as Confidential Appendix B to Item 2023.CC5.22, has been constructed in substantial accordance with those plans.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239635.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Information
(September 12, 2023) Transmittal from the Toronto Preservation Board on 401 Yonge Street - Alterations to Designated Heritage Property and Authority to Enter into Heritage Easement Agreement (CC11.7a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239648.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 to CC11.7a [Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor]
CC11.8 - Official Plan Amendment 445 - West Queen West Planning Study (Bathurst Street to Roncesvalles Avenue) - City-initiated Official Plan Amendment - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park, 9 - Davenport, 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle on behalf of the appellants Queen and Brock Holdings Inc., Hullmark Developments Ltd., 835 Queen West Inc., Benjamin Woolfitt, B& C Ltd., IG Woolf Textiles, and 2090416 Ontario Inc. et. al., of Official Plan Amendment 445 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and with the modifications substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (September 25, 2023) to the report from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve non-policy text, policies and maps in Official Plan Amendment 445 substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (September 25, 2023) to the report from the City Solicitor and to ensure that such modifications are appropriately reflected within the Official Plan Amendment 445 policies and maps in a manner satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 445, contained in Confidential Appendix B (September 25, 2023) to the report from the City Solicitor, including to any associated maps, as deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to take any necessary steps to give effect to City Council's decision.
Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239538.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Information
Confidential Appendix A - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239540.pdf
Confidential Appendix B - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239541.pdf
CC11.9 - Official Plan Amendment 309 - 18 Champlain Boulevard - Tippett Road Regeneration Area - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 20, 2023, as set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239534.pdf
Public Appendix A - Letter from Fogler Rubinoff LLP, on behalf of Champlain Torah Education Centre, dated September 20, 2023, containing a With Prejudice Settlement Offer, with proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 309 for 18 Champlain Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239535.pdf
Public Appendix B - Comparison chart with revised/additional policies for Official Plan Amendment 309
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239536.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Report from the City Solicitor
CC11.10 - 1141 Roselawn Avenue - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated September 25, 2023 set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that:
a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and draft Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, which includes confirmation of water, sanitary, and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement 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 Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
d. 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;
e. the Owner has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Study, including a Transportation Demand Management Plan, and a Vehicle Maneuvering Diagram, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services;
f. the Owner has submitted a Wind Study addressing the rooftop outdoor amenity space to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any mitigation measures, if required, to be satisfied through the Site Plan approval process; and
g. the Owner has submitted a revised Electromagnetic Field Study and Electromagnetic Field Management Plan in accordance with the letter from Toronto Public Health dated January 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Medical Officer, with any mitigation measures, if required, to be satisfied through the Site Plan approval process.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239529.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Recommendations and Confidential Information
Confidential Appendix A - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239531.pdf
Confidential Appendix B - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239532.pdf
CC11.11 - 25 Old York Mills Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, deferred Item CC11.11 to the November 8, 9, and 10, 2023 meeting of City Council to provide more time for discussions between the residents and the appellant.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239631.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Information
Confidential Appendix A - Confidential Information
CC11.12 - 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4, 6 Lansing Square - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 26, 2023 set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239607.pdf
Public Appendix A - Letter from Jonathan S. Cheng, dated September 26, 2023 containing With Prejudice Settlement Offer, including revised draft Zoning By-law
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239608.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Information
CC11.13 - 289-299 and 305 Balliol Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the with prejudice settlement offer to settle dated September 25, 2023 set out in Public Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor (the architectural plans and drawings) (together the "Settlement Offer"), and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the rezoning appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that:
a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has resubmitted the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, which includes confirmation of water, sanitary, and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment;
c. the Owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
d. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures to be secured through the Site Plan approval process;
e. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for any sitting tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at the time of application, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and shall be implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval; and
f. the owner has provided an undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 2.e. above.
3. City Council be advised that the City Solicitor will ask the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Site Plan appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that:
a. the City has issued Notice of Approval Conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
b. the Owner has satisfied all pre-approval conditions included in the Notice of Approval Conditions, including the execution and registration of a Site Plan Agreement that will secure, amongst other matters, the implementation of any wind measures required, at the Owner’s sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239500.pdf
Public Appendix A - Letter from Overland LLP, dated September 25, 2023, containing the With Prejudice Settlement Offer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239501.pdf
Public Appendix B - Architectural Plans prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., dated August 31, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239502.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Recommendations and Confidential Information
CC11.14 - 33-43 Centre Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff attached to Motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng.
4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated August 16, 2023, set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that:
a. the proposed zoning by-law and Official Plan Amendment are in form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor;
b. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 6, 2023, as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;
c. the Owner has submitted a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study, including a Transportation Demand Management Strategy, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
d. the Owner has submitted to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing Report to determine whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, and make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Constructions Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and
e. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment until the Owner withdraws its appeal of the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (OPA 615) (By-law 1016-2022) to the Ontario Land Tribunal within Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-22-002998.
4. City Council request staff to hold a community information session for the application located at 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue together with the Applicant and the Ward Councillor prior to the scheduled Case Management Conference at the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 25, 2023.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion by Councillor Lily Cheng is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239654.pdf
Public Appendix A - Letter from Goodmans LLP dated August 16, 2023 containing With Prejudice Settlement Offer, including revised architectural plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239655.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Information
Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion by Councillor Lily Cheng - made public on October 17, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239859.pdf
CC11.15 - 3351-3359 Ellesmere Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer"), subject to the Parts below.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 3351-3359 Ellesmere Road.
3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that:
a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and
b. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, if required, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment.
4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planner to secure through Site Plan Control, the Owner's obligation to:
a. appropriately address comments from Urban Forestry respecting the tree preservation and soil volume requirements for the Site.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239641.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Information
Confidential Appendix A - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239628.pdf
Confidential Appendix B - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239649.pdf
CC11.16 - 529-543 Marlee Avenue and 805-819 Glencairn Avenue - Request for Directions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated September 8, 2023 set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.
2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that:
a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan amendment and draft Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
b. if there are any affected rental housing units and/or dwelling rooms with existing tenants, that the owner has submitted a tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12;
c. if a Rental Housing Demolition Application is necessary, that City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning where authorized to do so, has authorized the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as applicable;
d. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian level wind study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the zoning by-law amendment and through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
e. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template;
f. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required;
g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 5, 2022 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and
h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering and Construction Services as contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 5, 2022 to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
3. City Council require the owner to provide, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a publicly accessible pedestrian access easement over the forecourt adjacent to Marlee Avenue with an approximate area of 358.87 square metres, as generally shown on the Level 1 and 2 Floor Plans by Kirkor Architects dated July 20, 2023 found in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, prior to Site Plan Approval; the specific size, location, configuration and design of the forecourt shall be determined through the Site Plan approval process and shall be secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District; the Owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the forecourt, all at the Owner's own expense.
4. City Council require the owner to continue to have further discussions with City Housing staff regarding the potential for an affordable housing program on the site, whether as an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City’s Community Benefits Charge By-law, or otherwise secured to the satisfaction of the City.
5. City Council require the owner to work with City Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to identify a suitable off-site parkland dedication to be conveyed to the City to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
6. If the owner acquires an off-site parkland dedication satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the parkland dedication is to be conveyed according to the following conditions, with any remaining balance pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act to be provided as a cash-in-lieu payment to the City:
a. the off-site parkland dedication shall be conveyed to the City prior to the
issuance of the first above-grade building permit, subject to the conveyance being free and clear, above and below-grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor;
b. should the off-site dedication be unable to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the owner shall post Financial Security in the form of a Letter of Credit in the value of the cash-in-lieu, to be released upon conveyance of the off-site dedication, which is required prior to condominium registration for the development or (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit, whichever is earlier; and
c. for the purposes of determining whether any remaining cash-in-lieu is payable:
i. the total value of the off-site parkland dedication would include the purchase, real estate commissions of five percent (5 percent), land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and
ii. the total value of the off-site parkland dedication based on the items outlined above are subject to indexing based on the Construction Price Index between the date the parkland is conveyed to the City and the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit for the development.
7. Should the parkland dedication requirement not be able to be satisfied through a suitable off-site parkland dedication, the owner is required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through cash-in-lieu, with payment to be made prior to the issuance of the first above-ground building permit for the land to be developed.
8. City Council require the owner to work with staff during the Site Plan Approval process on the appropriate location of the exhaust shaft and transformer.
9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239637.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Recommendations and Confidential Information
Confidential Appendix A- Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239639.pdf
Confidential Appendix B - Confidential Information - made public on October 18, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239640.pdf
CC11.17 - 1117 Queen Street West - Proposed Designation By-Law under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Consideration of Objection
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 1117 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report September 28, 2023 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239574.pdf
Attachment 1 - Letter of Objection - 1117 Queen Street West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239575.pdf
Communications (City Council)
CC11.18 - Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Five Deferred Employment Area Conversion Requests - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council declare that the Municipal Comprehensive Review is concluded, except as it pertains to the following parcels of land:
a. 388 Carlaw Avenue and 10 Dickens Street;
b. Conversion Request 114 for 301 Rockcliffe Boulevard; and
c. Conversion Request 070 for 825 Don Mills Road;
2. If City Council did not adopt Official Plan Amendment 683 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in Item PH6.3 (conversion request for East Harbour lands), then City Council declare the following parcels of land be added to the list in Part 1 of City Council's decision:
a. Conversion Request 041 for 21 Don Roadway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375 and 385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour lands).
3. City Council further defer consideration of Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning direct staff to report directly to the November 8, 9 and 10, 2023 meeting of City Council with a final recommendation.
4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider how 2444 Finch Avenue West and 4 Milvan Drive may be incorporated into an Official Plan Amendment respecting Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2024.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
On October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council referred Item PH6.3 to the Planning and Housing Committee.
In referring the item, City Council has not yet made a decision on Official Plan Amendment 683 as set out in Part 2 of Council's Decision on the Item:
2. If City Council does not adopt Official Plan Amendment 683 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in Item PH6.3 (conversion request for East Harbour lands), then City Council declare the following parcels of land be added to the list in Part 1 of City Council's decision:
a. Conversion Request 041 for 21 Don Roadway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375 and 385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour lands).
Item PH6.3 will be considered by the Planning and Housing Committee at its October 26, 2023 meeting as Item PH7.10.
October 26, 2023
The Planning and Housing Committee deferred consideration of Item PH7.10 and directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to a future meeting of Planning and Housing Committee on Conversion Request 041 respecting the lands known in 2022 as 21 Don Valley Parkway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375-385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour) so that this final report on the employment area conversion is considered by City Council at the same time as the East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities Report, and that no further notice of special public meeting is required for the East Harbour conversion final report.
Origin
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239731.pdf
Attachment 1: Final Assessments and Recommendations to Convert Land Designated Employment Areas
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239714.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion by Councillor Morley
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239855.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion by Councillor Pasternak
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239925.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion a by Councillor Perruzza
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239942.pdf
CC11.18 - Attachment 1 to motion b by Councillor Perruzza
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239926.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172548.pdf
(October 6, 2023) Letter from Colleen Musalem, Chief Financial Officer, Cana-Datum Moulds Ltd. (CC.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172564.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Craig McLuckie, President, Toronto Industry Network (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172654.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Les Veszlenyi and Angela Barnes, Co-Chairs, Mimico Lakeshore Community Network (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172656.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Gerry Vandergrift, The Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172660.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Al Brezina, Executive Director, South Etobicoke Industrial Employers Association (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172662.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Andria Babbington, President, Toronto and York Region Labour Council (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172696.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Craig Germain, Chief Operating Officer, XTL Transport Inc (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172716.pdf
(October 10, 2023) Letter from Craig Germain, Chief Operating Officer, XTL Transport Inc (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172717.pdf
(June 27, 2023) Letter from ONeil Taylor, Quality Assurance Manager, Steam Whistle (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/comm/communicationfile-172734.pdf
Member Motions - Meeting 11
MM11.1 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area, for the Installation of New, Energy-efficient, Decorative Lamp Standards at Various Locations - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $26,886.71 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 1391 Weston Road, secured for local business improvements (Source Account: 220096), for transfer to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area for installation of improved lamp standards within the Business Improvement Areas boundaries (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $26,886.71 be forwarded to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239450.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239797.pdf
MM11.2 - Re-Opening and Amending Item 2023.NY4.42 - Elvaston Drive - Community Safety Zone - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item NY4.42 by deleting Part 1
Part to be deleted:
1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on both sides of Elvaston Drive, between Sloane Avenue and a point 125 metres west of Halkin Crescent.
and replacing it with the following new Part:
1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on both sides of Elvaston Drive, between Sloane Avenue and a point 125 metres west of Halkin Crescent (west leg).
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.3 - New Housing Opportunities on the Danforth - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to work with the Housing Secretariat and City Planning to develop a pathway to realize the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth as affordable supportive housing, including opportunities as part of the ongoing redevelopment of 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue.
2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to undertake a review of this partnership and development as a model that could be replicated on a City-wide basis.
3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide $500,000 in funding, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) for the purpose of conducting pre-development activities related to the future redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue in Ward 14, fully funded from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701089) subject to the transfer of the designated funds from Account XR3026-3701089 to Account XR1058.
4. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat by $500,000 gross, $0 net for affordable housing at 1117 Danforth Avenue funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to support pre-development activities referred to in Recommendation 1 above.
5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into on behalf of the City, an agreement and any other documents deemed necessary, with Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing and to fund the pre-development work necessary to inform the decisions to be made with respect to the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
6. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to report to the Executive Committee on October 31, 2023, as part of the report back on Item EX7.2, to include an initial plan to develop net new affordable rental, rent-geared-to-income and rent-controlled market homes, in addition to replacing all existing Rent-Geared-to-Income homes, as part of the future redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239612.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239839.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Paul Woodman (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Kirk Belanger (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Diane Van Abbe (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Ann Peel (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Sarah Sheard (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Sharon Figueroa (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Nina Milova (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Georgiana Beal (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Jon Brown (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Marlene Oliveira (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Rossen Lee (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Eddie Otto (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Gary Capobianco (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Sylvie Biderman (MM.New)
(October 12, 2023) E-mail from Karen Somerville (MM.New)
(October 12, 2023) E-mail from Gabriela Byron (MM.New)
(October 12, 2023) E-mail from Jacqueline Olynyk (MM.New)
(October 12, 2023) E-mail from Jane Waters (MM.New)
(October 12, 2023) E-mail from Derek Laurendeau (MM.New)
MM11.4 - 89 Roncesvalles Avenue - Liquor Licence Application - Simply Social - Licence 2258354 - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Simply Social 89 Roncesvalles Avenue is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.
2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Simply Social 89 Roncesvalles Avenue.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.5 - 1439 Queen Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Yummy Momo - Licence 2262421 - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Yummy Momo 1439 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.
2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Yummy Momo 1439 Queen Street West.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.6 - 1508 Queen Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. - Licence 2255600 - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. 1508 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.
2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. 1508 Queen Street West.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.7 - 2112 Dundas Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Clay with me Pottery Studio Number 2276310 - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Clay with me Pottery Studio 2112 Dundas Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.
2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Clay with me Pottery Studio 2112 Dundas Street West.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.8 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Toronto Parking Authority for installation of an E-Station at Toronto Parking Authority Carpark 195 at 15 Price Street - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority by $85,000.00 for installation of a Toronto Bike Share E-Station in Toronto Parking Authority Carpark 195 at 15 Price Street, including vegetation, seating, signage, and pavement markings (WBS: CPK462-01), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the following developments:
a. Section 37 community benefits secured for a future bike-share station from the development at 10 and 14 Prince Arthur Avenue, in the amount of $46,340.13 (Source Account: 220096); and
b. Section 37 community benefits secured for bicycle facilities from the development at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street, in the amount of $38,659.87 (Source Account: XR3026-3700679).
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239657.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239840.pdf
Communications (City Council)
MM11.9 - Amending TE26.4 - 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.TE26.4 by adding the following Parts:
1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site parkland dedication, in respect of the Application, and should an acceptable off-site parcel be identified, and City Council approve the conveyance prior to one year after the first above grade building permit in respect of the Application in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
2. In the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, then City Council accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239669.pdf
MM11.10 - Establishing an Enforceable Enhanced Code of Conduct for Construction and Repair Companies Under Contract to the City of Toronto - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to develop an enforceable enhanced Code of Conduct to be adhered to and signed by all companies doing construction, repair or maintenance work under contract to the City of Toronto and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with draft recommendations by the first quarter of 2024.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.11 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Bentway Conservancy to Advance the Development of the Space South of Canoe Landing Park Under the Gardiner Expressway - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Lands South of Canoe Landing Park in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $798,970 and future year commitments of $200,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024 and $598,970 gross and $0 debt in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from 23 Spadina Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701142) for the purpose of transferring funds to the Bentway Conservancy to design and undertake public engagement for the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway.
2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with the Bentway Conservancy to fund design work and public engagement in relation to the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway, to a maximum of $798,970 (inclusive of applicable taxes and charges) on terms and conditions acceptable to the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize a transfer of Section 37 funds in the amount of $798,970 to the Bentway Conservancy to fund the design and public engagement related to the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway, with funding from the Lands South of Canoe Landing Park sub-project in the Park Development project, in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan, subject to the Bentway Conservancy entering into an agreement with the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239680.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239841.pdf
MM11.12 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Canada Ireland Foundation for ongoing renovations to the City-owned Building at 3 Eireann Quay - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $500,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 350 Queens Quay West (Source Account: XR3026-3701118), for the purpose of providing capital funding to Canada Ireland Foundation, a registered arts and cultural charity, in order to assist the ongoing renovation of a City-owned building at 3 Eireann Quay into a waterfront cultural and interpretive center.
2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to Canada Ireland Foundation to assist the ongoing renovation of 3 Eireann Quay, upon the signing of an Undertaking by Canada Ireland Foundation to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239703.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239832.pdf
MM11.13 - Amending TE3.9 - 276-294 Main Street and 144 Stephenson Avenue - formerly 286-294 Main Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 16 - Don Valley East
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2019.TE3.9 by deleting Part d of the instructions to staff
Part to be deleted:
d. the dedication of no less than 365 square metres of parkland on site, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the land to be conveyed as parkland shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
and replacing it with the following new Part:
d. the dedication of no less than 357 square metres of parkland located at 144 Stephenson Avenue and payment of any remaining parkland dedication by cash in lieu, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. Parkland to be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the land to be conveyed as parkland shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.14 - 2639R Dundas Street West - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body- by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment’s Decision regarding the proposed development at 2639R Dundas Street West (Application A0555/23TEY).
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239704.pdf
Attachment 1: Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239705.pdf
Attachment 2: Planning Staff Report dated August 9, 2023
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239706.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(October 12, 2023) E-mail from Dragan Nenadovic (MM.New)
MM11.15 - Reimbursement of Cities Forum 2023 Conference Expenses, Torino, Italy - by Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Withdrawn
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
City Council Decision
Item MM11.15 was withdrawn at City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.16 - Rental Demolition Permits and Market Rentals - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council recognize the urgency of having large new residential developments include purpose-built rental housing.
2. City Council reiterate the importance of the right to return for all renters impacted by demolition and redevelopment of rental buildings.
3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations on whether and how, when considering rental demolition applications for large rental buildings, to double rental space in replacement buildings by requiring new purpose-built market-rental units within the development, in addition to rental replacement units, as a condition of any permit, including appropriate thresholds for the imposition of such a condition.
4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2024, on the feasibility of including secondary market rental data in the rent-gap calculations, as part of the City of Toronto’s Tenant Relocation and Assistance Package.
5. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Planning Act and/or the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to authorize the City of Toronto to require that any development benefiting from government incentives for the development of purpose-built rental units maintain their rental tenure for the life of the building and remind the Province of the City's request for inclusionary zoning in order to increase the supply of affordable rental housing.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-172756.pdf
MM11.17 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to City Planning for a University Avenue Heritage Study, from the Development at 180-188 University Avenue - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for City Planning by $57,751.47 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 180-188 University Avenue and 192, 194 Adelaide Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700031), to undertake a heritage study for University Avenue (Cost Centre: UR0007).
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239735.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239842.pdf
MM11.18 - Authorization to Release Section 37 and Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu Funds for Lighting Improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as the Village of Yorkville Park Lighting Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost $560,000 gross and $0 debt, and cash flow commitments of $460,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025, fully funded by $555,501 in Section 37 and $4,499 in Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds obtained from the developments in the chart below for lighting improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park.
Development Location |
Funding Source |
Account |
2024 |
2025 |
Total |
|
836-850 Yonge Street and 1-9A Yorkville Avenue |
Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu |
XR2213-4200726 |
$4,499.00 |
|
$4,499.00 |
|
94 Cumberland Street |
Section 37 |
XR3026-3700534 |
$219,106.41 |
|
$219,106.41 |
|
94 Cumberland Street |
Section 37 |
XR3026-3700708 |
$196,093.59 |
|
$196,093.59 |
|
1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street |
Section 37 |
XR3026-3701061 |
$40,301.00 |
$100,000.00 |
$140,301.00 |
|
|
Total |
$460,000.00 |
$100,000.00 |
$560,000.00 |
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239688.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239843.pdf
MM11.19 - Last Chance to Urge Province to Build Cummer Station for the Future of North York - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to fully fund the design and construction of Cummer Station as part of its Yonge North Subway Extension project to support 15,000 present and future Toronto residents, including through use of possible offsets such as:
a. proceeds of Transit-Oriented Community opportunities from developments surrounding the proposed Yonge North Subway Extension Cummer and Steeles Stations; and/or
b. potential federal infrastructure funding.
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to direct Metrolinx to protect for Cummer Station as part of their procurement documents for the Yonge North Subway Extension.
3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission to prepare the business case for Cummer Station, as presented to City Council, in the Report (June 26, 2023) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion on City of Toronto Recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District, and report to the December 13, 14, and 15, 2023, meeting of City Council.
4. City Council request the Mayor to present the business case for Cummer Station, requested in Part 3 above, to the Premier of Ontario and request full funding for Cummer Station.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.20 - Restore North York Civic Centre Hours of Operation - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Withdrawn
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
Item MM11.20 was withdrawn at City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239729.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239844.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Mauricio Mejia Del Valle (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Rui Juan (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Mario Sconza (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Ragini Srinivasan (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Jamie Lucas (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Ashley An (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Joric Maglanque (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Peter Jones (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Lowry Chua (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Hozaifah Vahed (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) E-mail from Jessica Pang (MM.Supp)
(October 7, 2023) E-mail from Choi Tamkei (MM.Supp)
(October 8, 2023) E-mail from Yueqi Chen (MM.Supp)
(October 6, 2023) Multiple Communications from 143 Individuals received from October 6, 2023 at 10:34 p.m. to October 11, 2023 at 7:47 a.m. (MM.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-172619.pdf
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Nancy Huynh (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Donna McMahon (MM.New)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Grace Chang (MM.New)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Alex Christianopoulos (MM.New)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Kyle Pindar (MM.New)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Tony Edmonds (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Adam Harris (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Patricia Mathias (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Joel Harris (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Habtom Embaye (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Miriam Henriques (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Siddharth Venkatesh (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Jana Seymour (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Yasmin Pagdiwalla (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Marlene Couper (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Caramel Kuo (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Charles Yeung (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Barbara Garbens (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) Letter from Laura Burnham, Executive Director and Board of Directors, Yonge North York Business Improvement Area (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-172790.pdf
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Richard So and Darrelle London (MM.New)
(October 11, 2023) E-mail from Yasaman Mirbaha (MM.New)
MM11.21 - 196 Valley Road - Technical Amendment to By-laws 452-2022 and 453-2022 - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend By-law 452-2022 and Exception RT 350 by adding new Site Specific Regulation (G) with the following:
(G) Despite regulation 10.5.40.50(4), a front yard platform is permitted to a height of 1.41 metres;
2. City Council amend By-law 453-2022 and Exception RM1(127) by replacing existing Site Specific Regulations (l) and (u) and adding new regulation (x) with the following:
(l) Exterior stairways and porches shall be permitted to project into the minimum front yard setback not more than 4.7 metres;
(u) Sections 6A(2), 6A(7), 6(9)(b), 6(9)(c), 6(9)(f), 6(24)(a), 6(24)(c), 15.8, 16.1(b)(ii), 16.2.1, 16.2.2, 16.2.3, 16.2.4, 16.2.6 and 16.3.2 of Zoning By-law 7625 shall not apply;
(x) For the purposes of this exception, exterior stairways without a foundation shall be a landscape feature.
3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to City Council's meeting of October 11, 12, and 13, 2023 for enactment by City Council, a By-law to make the changes noted above to By-laws 452-2022 and 453-2022.
4. City Council determine that pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is to be given in respect of the proposed amendments to By-laws 452-2022 and 453-2022.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239720.pdf
Attachment 1 - Draft Amendment to By-law 452-2022
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239738.pdf
Attachment 2 - Draft Amendment to By-law 453-2022
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239739.pdf
MM11.22 - Extension of the Alcohol in Parks Pilot - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council extend the time-limited Alcohol in Parks pilot program from October 9, 2023 to the later of March 31, 2024 or the date that City Council considers the Interim General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation’s forthcoming report on Alcohol in Parks evaluation.
2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, subject to such stylistic or minor substantive changes as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Solicitor, to allow the time-limited pilot program to continue to be implemented in specified parks, as laid out in Part 1 above.
3. City Council direct the Interim General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with City Councillors who are part of the current Alcohol in Parks Pilot program on their interest in opting out of the extended pilot as laid out in Part 1 above.
4. City Council direct the Interim General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to City Council at its November 2023 meeting on any required further amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, to implement:
a. an updated pilot park list based on consultations conducted as part of Part 3 above; or
b. any additional safety restrictions required for the winter season.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.23 - 19 Branch Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment’s Decision regarding the proposed development at 19 Branch Avenue (Application A0288/23EYK).
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239751.pdf
Attachment 1 - Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239726.pdf
MM11.24 - Re-Opening and Amending Item TE6.98 - 624 King Street West - CaféTO Curb Lane Café - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item TE6.98 by deleting Part 4 and replacing with the following:
City Council prohibit stopping in effect at all times, on the north side of King Street West, between a point 110.8 metres west of Portland Street and a point 17.2 metres further west.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.25 - Supporting Sustainable Energy Storage in the Port Lands - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the potential use of City-owned lands for large-scale battery storage, where appropriate, subject to due diligence and City Council approval where required, building on the general direction provided for in TransformTO – Critical Steps for Net Zero by 2040.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment and Climate and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to work with relevant divisions as appropriate to review potential benefits and issues with large scale battery storage in the City of Toronto, including environmental, safety (such as fire life safety), and relation to other adjacent land uses.
3. City Council endorse CreateTO/Toronto Port Lands Corporation exploring use of Toronto Port Lands Corporation-owned lands in the Port Lands for utility scale storage through the issuance of a request for proposal:
a. request CreateTO/Toronto Port Lands Corporation to report back in 2024 on results of the request for proposal and any negotiated term sheets should suitable proponents be identified, prior to entering into a long-term lease.
4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Environment and Climate to provide preliminary municipal support for the project, pending the completion of due diligence, as it is required by the Independent Electricity System Operator’s request for proposal process for energy storage projects.
5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment and Climate to include in the report on renewable energy programs, expected in the fourth quarter of 2023, an update on activities underway at the City on large scale battery storage.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.26 - Amending Item CC45.21 - 717 Church Street and 85, 89, 93 and 97 Collier Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Further Directions Regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.CC45.21 by deleting Part 3.a. of the instructions to staff and replacing it with the following new Part:
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor 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:
i. an indexed cash contribution of $2,800,000 to be paid by the Applicant prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, to be allocated as follows, the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor:
A. $1,000,000 to be allocated for affordable housing initiatives; and
B. $1,800,000 to be allocated for social services, community facilities, park improvements and road safety and streetscape improvements in the immediate area of Bloor Street East, Yonge Street, Rosedale Valley Road and St. Paul's Square;
ii. in the event that the cash contribution in Part 3.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendment 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 local Ward Councillor;
iii. the Owner shall design and construct improvements to Collier Street that enhance the urban design of that street at its sole cost and expense (the “Collier Street Improvements”):
A. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the proposed development, the Owner shall:
a. post a letter of credit in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) to secure the Collier Street Improvements (the “Collier Street Letter of Credit”), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Direction, Engineering and Construction Services; and
b. submit and have accepted a proposed design for the Collier Street Improvements and a cost estimate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for approval, including working drawings and specifications;
B. the design and construction of the Collier Street Improvements shall be completed within two years of the earlier of Condominium Registration or first occupancy of a building on the Lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Direction, Engineering and Construction Services; and
C. upon satisfactory completion of the Collier Street Improvements, the Owner shall provide certification from its landscape architect certifying that all work has been completed in accordance with the approved drawings. In the event that the cost of the Collier Street Improvements is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), the Owner agrees that the difference shall be used by the Owner to install Public Art on the Lands in accordance with the provisions below; in the event that the cost of the Collier Street Improvements is more than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), there shall be no requirement for Public Art and the City will be responsible for the completion of the Collier Street Improvements; and
iv. in the event that the cost of the Collier Street Improvements costs less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), the Owner shall use the difference to commission Public Art works in a location upon the Site or adjacent City-owned lands to be determined as part of the design of the Collier Street Improvements, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, unless the difference is less than $100,000, in which case the Owner shall provide a cash contribution in that amount to the City for delivery of Public Art by the City; the Owner agrees that the Public Art shall be completed, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, within four years of the earlier of Condominium Registration of first occupancy of a building on the Lands.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.27 - Advancing Steeles Avenue Widening Archaeological Assessments - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 23 - Scarborough North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into appropriate agreements with The Huron Wendat First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Mississaugas of Credit First Nation for the required archaeological assessments for the Steeles Widening project on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.28 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street to Anishnawbe Health Toronto - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $1,066,666 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to Anishnawbe Health Toronto for improvements to the Indigenous Community Hub facility at 425 Cherry Street (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the development at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street for community facilities (Source Account: XR3026- 3701237).
2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Anishnawbe Health Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239853.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239903.pdf
MM11.29 - Amending Item TE34.11- 40 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Final Report - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.TE34.11 by deleting Part 5.b.vii.
Part to be deleted:
vii. the owner has, registered on title, a Limiting Distance Agreement, or similar legal instrument, over 54 Raglan Avenue, including the City as a party, that ensures that the tower portion of the proposed residential building at 40 Raglan Avenue can achieve an appropriate tower setback and separation distance to the north, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.30 - 1067 St. Clair Avenue West - Liquor Licence Application - Rosa's Ltd. - Licence 2344170 - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Rosa's Ltd. is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.
2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Rosa's Ltd.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.31 - 201 Geary Avenue - Liquor Licence Application - General Public Restaurant Inc. - Licence 2344364 - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for General Public Restaurant Inc. is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.
2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to General Public Restaurant Inc.
3. City council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
MM11.32 - Responding to Toronto Artscape Inc. Receivership Proceedings - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it pertains to potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto, and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to litigation, contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege, concerns the security of property belonging to the City, and/or a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the Economic Development and Culture Committee in the fourth quarter of 2023 regarding the status of both interim and long-term efforts to preserve the facilities and services established by Artscape, and the use of any delegated authorities sought in the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor.
The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to participate in the pending receivership proceeding against Artscape with a view to protecting City's property and interests in affordable housing and affordable not for profit community arts and culture space, and that such authority include the authority to settle or take further steps in the legal proceeding when it is concluded that it is reasonable to do so, to appeal any decision if warranted, to otherwise deal with the matter in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and to execute documents in furtherance of the above.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it is about potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto, and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 11, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation, contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, concerns the security of property belonging to the City, and/or a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City.
Confidential Attachment - Potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto, and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and concerns the security of property belonging to the City, and/or a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239882.pdf
(October 11, 2023) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor on Responding to Toronto Artscape Inc. Receivership Proceedings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239884.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
Confidential Attachment 2
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239893.pdf
MM11.33 - Calling on the Federal Government to Fully Fund An Adequate and Accessible Canada Disability Benefit - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted