Agenda

This meeting of City Council will be conducted with Members participating in person and remotely and the proceedings of City Council will be conducted publicly.

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June 9, 2023

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City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023.

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 5 on June 6, 2023

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 4 on May 29, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair

Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 6 on May 30, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Gary Crawford, Chair

Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 4 on May 31, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll, Chair

Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 4 on May 30, 2023

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 4 on June 5, 2023

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair

Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 4 on June 1, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Brad Bradford, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 15, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 16, 2023

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair 

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 18, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair 

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 24, 2023

Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair 

New Business submitted by City Officials.

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

Members of Council may file petitions.

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

City Council will review the Order Paper.

Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 to seek information regarding road construction delays on Military Trail, in my Ward, which may be an example of systematic issues for road repairs.

I am writing to seek information and clarification in particular with regards to oversight by Transportation Services staff, and to express my concerns on behalf of my community regarding the prolonged closure and inconvenience caused by ongoing delays.

Military Trail was closed to traffic in both directions between Ellesmere Road, and Highcastle Road on September 1, 2021, for necessary road reconstruction. The initial completion date was set for Spring/Summer 2022, which was never met. The road has remained closed, causing significant disruption to both vehicular and pedestrian travel in the area.

The most recent construction update notice to residents, dated December 19, 2022, indicated the road would not reopen in the Summer of 2023, as rescheduled due to deficiencies. However, it has come to my attention the work required to address these deficiencies has yet to take place

Considering these circumstances, I respectfully request the following information:

1. Provide a detailed explanation as to why the originally planned completion date in 2022 was not met.

2. Outline the reasons why the construction completion for Summer 2023 is now threatened.

3. Provide an explanation of the deficiencies which have been identified, necessitating the continued closure of the road and brand-new installed pedestrian sidewalks for public use.

4. Inform when these deficiencies were first noticed, and what measures have been taken to address them.

5. Outline, the oversight measures which were in place during the project and explain how the work was allowed to proceed despite remediated known deficiencies.

6. Clearly advise on the future course of action for the road/sidewalk reconstruction to ensure it can be opened for public use as soon as possible.

7. Provide details regarding any efforts being made to expedite the remaining work required to complete the road and open it for public use.

8. A commitment regarding the expected timeline for safely opening the road to the public by the summer of 2023.

The community, along with myself, has experienced considerable inconvenience due to the extended closure of Military Trail, for almost two years. Residents have had to rely on alternative routes through local roads, which has caused congestion and additional travel time.

I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving a detailed response which addresses the concerns I have raised. The community deserves transparency and a clear plan for the timely completion of this important infrastructure project in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada in accordance with the terms and conditions in Attachments 1 and 2 to the  report (May 19, 2023) from the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, for the Delivery of the Next Generation 9-1-1 Call Answer Service with the Toronto Police Services Board. 

This report seeks Council's authority to enter into an agreement with Bell Canada as required by the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to enable Next Generation 9-1-1(NG 9-1-1) technology. This report outlines the general specifications of this agreement and requests City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into this agreement.

The technology that enables the delivery of 9-1-1 emergency calls across Canada is changing from analog networks to internet protocol-based services.

In June 2017, the CRTC mandated nation-wide changes to modernize the existing analog 9-1-1 Public Emergency Reporting Service to an internet protocol-based service to create the Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) that will support 9-1-1 call service while providing for enhanced future capabilities. To support this change to NG 9-1-1, new agreements are required between the City and Bell Canada, and the City and the Toronto Police Service.

Entering into the Agreement with Bell is required to enable the City's transition to the NG 9-1-1 network in accordance with the CRTC-mandated timelines and to ensure the overall continuity of the City's 9-1-1 call answer service. The Agreement is also required to formalize the requirements for the City's Public Safety Answering Point(s) (PSAPs) to operate within the NG 9-1-1 infrastructure and complete the implementation of the required technology upgrades to their respective systems.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (May 23, 2023) from Interim Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services for information.

The SmartTrack Stations Program (the "Program") represents a significant investment to improve transportation choices within Toronto, leveraging existing transit infrastructure to serve more people. Combined with Metrolinx's GO Expansion Program, SmartTrack will transform heavy rail infrastructure in Toronto from a regional commuter service into an urban rapid transit network.

At its March 29, 2023, meeting, City Council adopted EX3.9 SmartTrack Stations Program - Update, directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Province of Ontario for the Province to commit to paying all amounts above the original Program Budget of $1.463 billion, which as of the date of the report, were estimated at $234 million.

Negotiations with the Province of Ontario began in earnest post City Council direction on March 29, 2023 and are currently ongoing. City staff anticipate that negotiations will conclude imminently. As such, the purpose of this report is to note that City staff will provide a supplementary report with the details on the outcome of negotiations as soon as possible.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Province of Ontario to fund all associated costs required to deliver Cummer Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

2.  City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to explore Federal infrastructure funding opportunities to contribute towards Cummer Station and report back to the Executive Committee as part of the next transit expansion update report.

3.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in coordination with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to determine the level of funding that would be generated by Transit Oriented Communities developments around the intersection of Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue to be applied towards the construction costs of Cummer Station and report back to the Executive Committee as part of the next transit expansion update report.

4.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to the Executive Committee as part of the next transit expansion update report on the transit that will be needed to serve the projected growth for the area based on approved and planned developments in the absence of Cummer Station.

5.  City Council request the Director, Transit and Transportation Planning to explore the cost of creating and posting signage in the Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue area beside every new development notice to announce that there is no plan or funding in place to build Cummer Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension and report back to City Council on funding required to produce and install the signage.

The Province of Ontario's Subways Program, being delivered by Metrolinx, is a significant transit expansion project within the City of Toronto. The Subways Program consists of the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) projects. This report provides updates on procurement, design, construction, and engagement milestones achieved by Metrolinx since staff last reported to City Council on the entirety of the Subways Program in June 2022 and addresses related City Council directives.

Cummer Station

Metrolinx’s business case for the YNSE considered a total of six stations, Cummer, Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge and High Tech. Metrolinx indicated that the available project budget would not be able to deliver all the proposed stations and noted that Cummer Station did not perform as well as some of the other stations. City and TTC staff raised concerns with how the business case positioned Cummer Station. In particular, City staff noted that the significant development potential and recent activity in the station area, which far outpaces that of other stations was not sufficiently considered. However, Cummer and Royal Orchard stations were de-scoped from the project by Metrolinx.

Subsequently, the Province offered that any proceeds of Transit Oriented Communities (TOCs) delivered in the proposed Cummer Station area would be turned over to the City to offset the capital cost of the station. City staff have assessed TOC opportunities in the vicinity of Yonge Street and Cummer/Drewery Avenue. The bulk of development properties in the area are well into the development process such that they are not available for consideration as TOC sites. The remaining opportunities are limited mostly to properties directly at the station intersection. Ultimately TOC development, if even feasible, is not expected to contribute significant funding to support the delivery of Cummer Station.  

The Province has advised that should the City wish to include Cummer Station in the YNSE project, the City is required to provide the funds required to facilitate the station's delivery. The Province requires a commitment of funds no later than August 2023. The Province has noted the costs of delivering Cummer Station could be undertaken in one of two approaches:

1. Single Build: Building the full station as part of the YNSE project. This approach would cost roughly $70 million as part of the Advanced Tunnel (AT) contract and $375-400 million in the Stations, Rail, Systems (SRS) contract, for a total cost of $445-470 million; or

2. Phased Build: Building part of the station now and completing it later. This approach would cost upwards of $70 million as part of AT and $250-275 million in the SRS contract. Additional funding will be needed to complete the station in the future. This means that by 2060 the total cost with the additional funds would reach $535-545 million, which will be roughly 10-25% more expensive than a single build approach.

However, based on the inability of the City to secure sufficient funds from TOC developments in the station area as noted above, and the City’s current significant financial constraints, the City does not have funding budgeted to proceed with either approach to enable the delivery of Cummer Station as part of the YNSE. As such, this report requests the Province fund all associated costs required to deliver Cummer Station as part of its YNSE project. Should the Province not agree to pay for the costs associated with Cummer Station, there would be no funding available for Metrolinx to deliver Cummer Station as part of the YNSE project.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (May 23, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide the following information:

1.  Performance of the Funds for the year 2022

2.  General Market Update and Benchmark Performance

3.  City of Toronto Investment Policy and Procedures

The City's General Group of Funds ("General Fund") hold the working capital and amounts designated for the City's reserves and reserve funds.  The General Fund is comprised of two pools of investments: (a) the Short Term Fund (liquidity funds managed internally), and (b) the Long Term Fund (funds not immediately required are managed by the Toronto Investment Board).  The General Fund had a book return of 0.9 percent and generated $92 million for the full year 2022. 

During the pandemic, the General Fund has held a larger position in the Short Term Fund to enhance the liquidity and to generally lower the overall risk (risk management).  On average, the Short Term Fund, including the short-term investments of the Long Term Fund, was about 65% of the overall General Fund in 2022 compared to 48% from the pre-pandemic level in 2019.  This higher weighting in the Short Term Fund provided significant protection, as well as increased returns as short-term rates moved higher.

The City's Sinking Fund portfolio, which holds the investment funds for future debt repayments, also had a return of 0.9% on the book return basis and generated $18 million for the 12 months ending December 31, 2022. 

Since January 1, 2018, the City's long-term investments (Long Term Fund and Sinking Fund) have been managed by the Toronto Investment Board ("Board") under a Council adopted Investment Policy which is based on the prudent investor standard. The investment portfolios have been progressively phased in to make use of the broader range of investments that have become available. Although the overall portfolio risk has been reduced through asset mix diversification, the potential for volatility in total returns over the short-term investment horizon still exist while the risk-adjusted total returns over the long-term investment horizon are expected to be higher.

The Board manages four external fixed income managers and four external global equity managers engaged in managing the long-term investments. Both fixed income and equity investment classes are fully funded in accordance with the target asset mix in the Investment Policy with 70 percent allocated to fixed income and 20 percent to global equities.  As at December 31, 2022, approximately 90 percent of both the Sinking Fund and the Long Term Fund were managed by external fund managers.  The remaining 10 percent will be allocated to real assets, which is currently at the contract negotiation phase with the Board selected investment managers.  Adding real assets to the current investment portfolios, which already compose of fixed income and global equity, will help to enhance the portfolios' risk-adjusted investment return and align with the Council-approved policy target asset mix. The Board continues to evaluate opportunities in the real asset category.

The Long Term Fund has an asset mix of both equity investments and fixed income investments. Due to the equity market downturn experienced in 2022 the total return results (which includes unrealized gains and losses) in both the Long Term Fund and the Sinking Fund were negatively impacted during 2022. In addition, due to global central banks implementing sharp increases to short-term interest rates it resulted in negative total returns for investors holding long-term assets like fixed income and global equities.  It has been more than a decade since the world has experienced such a dramatic change in these rates and the inflation rates experienced globally.  For example, the widely followed fixed income benchmark, called the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, had a 1-year return of -11.7 percent at December 31, 2022.  A negative return for this bond index is extremely rare (it has only experienced a negative 1-year return in three years since 1983), as well as the magnitude of this decline has never been experienced in the last 40 years (largest decline previously was -4.31 in 1994).

It is a legislative requirement that the Investment Policy be reviewed annually. Staff have reviewed the Investment Policy and are not currently recommending any changes given that the policies have only been in place since 2018 and in that time we have experienced three years of volatility triggered by COVID-19 impacts.  The City of Toronto Investment Policy can be reviewed in Attachment 1 of this report.

Although the prudent investor standard has only been in place for four years, and was carefully phased in, we have been monitoring whether this change was effective versus the previous prescribed list (prior to 2018).  The report also provides a comparison of returns between the previously used prescribed list versus the currently used prudent investor standard.  The review shows the current regulation has been beneficial to the Long Term Fund by approximately $200 million over the four years it has been in place.

For the year 2022, all funds managed are compliant with the Investment Policy. The City's auditor, KPMG LLP, will perform the Investment Policy audit during the second half of 2023.

The Board has hired a third-party data provider in order to monitor and report on the high-level Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) attributes of the City's investment portfolio.  This investment fund-level ESG reporting process will complement the existing corporate-level ESG performance report.  This service is relatively new and staff are working with the vendor to develop a report that will provide an overview of the City's portfolios from an ESG perspective.  It is expected this new report will be included in the next investment performance report in approximately six months.

The Russian invasion of the Ukraine occurred in February 2022 and all contracts with external investment managers include clauses prohibiting investment in sanctioned companies and countries.  These contracts also include clauses that focus on anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering policies and prohibit dealing with any sanctioned companies or countries in this regard. 

Subsequent to December 31, 2022, with a moderation of inflation and other related economic data, it would seem many central banks, such as the Bank of Canada, have now paused any further short-term interest rate increases.  Since it would appear the actions of central banks are near a terminal point, with the prospect of lower interest rates in the future, long-term assets have rebounded to provide significantly higher returns in the first three months of 2023 ending March 31, 2023.   

Other related events happening in the first few months of 2023 show the impact of higher interest rates.  More specifically, we have seen several regional bank failures in the U.S.  In addition, troubles with Swiss bank Credit Suisse resulted in them being purchased by Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) in a move negotiated by Swiss regulators.  While the funds managed by the Board were largely insulated from these events, caution is being advised to external investment managers as other financial and corporate issues may emerge as we progress through 2023.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council receive the CreateTO 2022 Highlights Report in Attachment 1 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO for information .

2.  City Council approve the 2022 Audited Financial Statements in Attachment 3 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO.

At its meeting on April 24th, 2023, the Board of Directors of CreateTO considered item RA4.2  and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO:

As the City of Toronto’s real estate agency, CreateTO manages the City’s real estate portfolio, develops City lands and buildings for municipal purposes, and delivers client-focused real estate solutions to City divisions, agencies and corporations.

The strategic use of the City’s real estate assets is central to achieving Toronto City Council’s goals around the delivery of housing, environmental sustainability, economic development, cultural vitality and community health, and diversity, equity and inclusion. CreateTO is committed to supporting the City in reaching the targets identified in each of these public policy areas. Key accomplishments achieved in 2022 have been summarized in CreateTO’s 2022 Highlights Report. Please refer to Attachment 1 for details.

For the year ending December 31, 2022, KPMG LLP conducted the audit and delivered a clean audit opinion.  Please refer to Attachment 2 for KPMG LLP's audit findings report and Attachment 3 for the audited financial statements.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to execute an amending agreement to further amend the September 1, 2021 contract with Combat Networks Inc., for supply, delivery and installation of products and services necessary for Toronto Fire Services 9-1-1 telephony Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade, as authorized by the City's Bid Award Panel, and as previously amended by the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to reflect the change in the vendor's name to Netagen Communication Technologies Inc.; and modify the amount and scope of Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade products and services, the maximum potential contract award and maximum amount per contract year, (Blanket Contract Number 47023903) to increase the current maximum potential contract award, including all option years, from $1,676,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($1,706,201.22 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to a new maximum potential contract award, including all option years of $2,176,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($2,215,001.22 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and associated modifications to the Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade products and services procured, and maximum amounts per contract year, in a form acceptable to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Service and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council amend the Toronto Fire Services 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Next Generation project in the amount of $1.400 million, by increasing the total project cost and cash flow in 2023, revising the initial project cost from $0.350 million to $1.750 million, fully funded by a Province of Ontario grant.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) to increase Toronto Fire Services’ 2023 Approved Capital Budget and cash flow for the Next Generation 9-1-1 capital project by $1.4 million gross, fully funded by a Province of Ontario grant, with no impact to the City’s debt requirements.

Additionally, this report seeks authority to amend and increase the maximum potential value of a current awarded contract for the supply, delivery and installation of products and services necessary to upgrade the current Toronto Fire Service (TFS) 9-1-1 telephony communications environment to a Next Generation 9-1-1 compliant platform, including warranty, maintenance, and support ("Blanket Contract Number 47023903").

The receipt of Province of Ontario grant funding, and resultant in-year budget adjustment of $1.4 million, will support the requested amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47023903 allowing for required technology upgrades to the TFS 9-1-1 telephony communications environment to be procured from the City's current vendor, now known as Netagen Communication Technologies Inc. The total value of the current amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47023903 that is being requested is for an additional $500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($508,800 net of HST recoveries), revising the current maximum potential contract award, including all option years and prior amendments, from $1,676,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($1,706,201.22 net of HST recoveries) to $2,176,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($2,215,001.22 HST recoveries).

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Clerk, the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and City Solicitor, to report back to the Executive Committee no later than the third quarter of 2023 on a proposal to develop and implement a centralized platform and compliance standards to ensure that Open Data sets are made available on a basis consistent with the City’s established policy for accessing open data, including open data to be practiced on transactional data streams like Kafka.

The City of Toronto has made a commitment to open data, and it is critical that we ensure that this commitment is upheld.

The City of Toronto currently publishes open data sets on a variety of different platforms, which can make it difficult for citizens to find and access the information they need. By developing a centralized platform for accessing open data, we can make it easier for citizens to find and use the information they need and increase the value and impact of our open data program. This platform should be user-friendly, accessible, and include clear metadata and documentation to help users understand the data and how to use it.

Open information is to include transactional data streams administered by all departments, including the building department and Committee of Adjustment (COA) decisions accompanied by the COA spreadsheets that were available to the public prior to 2017. Having open data practiced on transactional data streams, like Coffa would provide the sequence needed to generate the digital file. 

Open data has the potential to improve transparency, accountability, and innovation in our city. It enables citizens to access and analyze information about our city and its operations, allowing them to make more informed decisions and engage more effectively.

We have seen instances where open data sets have not been made available in a timely or consistent manner. This undermines the value of open data and can erode public trust in our commitment to transparency and accountability.

I ask that appropriate City officials develop compliance standards to ensure that open data sets are made available on a consistent basis. These standards should include clear timelines for data release, as well as procedures for ensuring that data is accurate, reliable, and accessible.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show report, dated May 25 – May 28, 2023, for information.

I would like to express my gratitude to the City of Toronto’s, FCM Conference Liaison Table, in demonstrating exceptional efforts in preparing for and managing the conference. Special recognition should be given to Josie Scioli, Deputy City Manager Corporate Services; Aretha Phillips, Chief of Protocol; Karen Jones, Director Corporate Intergovernmental & Agency Relation; and Caphan Lieu, Senior Corporate Management Policy, as well as the numerous volunteers who contributed to the event's success.

The City of Toronto hosted 1,500 municipal leaders from coast to coast-to-coast. The conference program included a wide range of activities, such as workshops, keynote speeches, panel discussions, plenaries, and innovative sessions. These engagements provided valuable learning opportunities for attendees and facilitated meaningful discussions on important topics concerning Canadian municipalities Program (fcm.ca)

Of particular significance was the national conversation on modernizing the municipal fiscal framework, which was a key focus of the conference. FCM members actively debated and voted on three resolutions aimed at addressing pressing national challenges. These resolutions included establishing an Urgent Intergovernmental Platform on Mental Health, addressing the crisis of homelessness, and implementing a new growth framework for municipalities. News: Local Action, National Results: FCM’s Annual Conference & Trade Show convenes in Toronto. 

As a representative of the City of Toronto, I had the privilege of participating in various events during the conference including:

Study Tours

- Toronto Archives

- R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant

- St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Walking Tour

- Enwave District Cooling Walking Tour

Events

- Official Trade Show Opening and Reception

- Official Trade Show Opening and Reception

- President’s Forum: Building welcoming communities for a growing Canada

- Master of Ceremonies at Host City Reception Welcome

- ACPA Annual FCM Conference Canadian Ports Reception

- Host City Closing Gala

Board Member Meetings

- Ontario Caucus Meeting

- Resolutions Plenary – Voting

- Annual General Meeting

- Selection of candidates for FCM's Board of Directors

- Elections of the Regional Caucus chairs

- Election of the provincial & territorial associations’ representative to the executive committee

- Closing Plenary: The next federal election and the state of the race

Political Keynote Speakers

- Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada 

- Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill, and Deputy Leader

- Jagmeet Sing, MP Leader of the NDP

Workshops

- Intercommunity transit: Closing the rural and regional transportation gap.

- How to build great public spaces and facilities

- Fight the municipal brain drain: Attracting and retaining talent 

- Finding home: Canada's next generation of housing 

- Everything everywhere all at once: "multi-solving" climate solutions 

- Think globally, act locally: municipalities and global challenges 

- From National Adaptation Strategy to local climate resilience 

- Taking action against online harassment: ideas, innovations, allyship

- From National Adaptation Strategy to local climate resilience

Scott Pearce, Mayor of the Township of Gore since 2004, was confirmed in elections as FCM’s new president. Delegates also elected new members to FCM’s Board of Directors and its three vice-presidents:

- First Vice-President: Geoff Stewart (Deputy Mayor, Municipality of the County of Colchester, NS)
- Second Vice-President: Rebecca Bligh (Councillor, City of Vancouver, BC)
- Third Vice-President: Tim Tierney, (Councillor, City of Ottawa, ON).
 

Overall, the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show hosted by the City of Toronto proved to be a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, advocacy, and relationship-building among municipal leaders.

The Board of Health recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into agreements, on an ongoing basis, with Community Health Centres, Aboriginal Health Access Centres, hospitals, and/or health care agencies, and academic institutions in Toronto for the purpose of delivering mandated dental and oral health services that are fully funded by the Province of Ontario and within the approved Toronto Public Health budget, in accordance with applicable program and funding guidelines, on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

The Director, Public Health, together with Liben Gebremikael, Executive Director, TAIBU Community Health Centre, and Mohammed Masoodi, TAIBU Community Health Centre gave a presentation on Expanding Access to Dental and Oral Health Services for Torontonians, and the programs at the TAIBU Community Health Centre.

Toronto Public Health's (TPH) Dental and Oral Health portfolio implements a range of initiatives that improve the health status of Torontonians, with a particular focus on the city's most vulnerable residents. This report provides an overview of TPH's historical and current efforts in this area, and outlines current work to expand service through 1) constructing new TPH-operated dental clinics and renovating existing ones and 2) expanding partnerships with community organizations, hospitals and academic institutions that allow TPH to extend its reach, address community-specific needs, and enhance referral pathways to other health and social services. The report recommends that the Medical Officer of Health be authorized to enter into agreements for the delivery of these services.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into agreements and other suitable arrangements, on behalf of the City of Toronto, for the transfer of funds to the Angel Foundation for Learning ($4,543.5 thousands) and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success ($13,094.9 thousands) for the purpose of administering the 2023 approved municipal funding (totalling $17,638.4 thousands) to eligible student nutrition programs across the City of Toronto on terms satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council reiterate its requests to the Province of Ontario to increase its grant funding investment proportionally to match the increased City of Toronto investment and further request the Province of Ontario provide increased funding to address the inflationary cost of food.

3. City Council request the Government of Canada to provide details on progress toward their 2022 Federal Budget commitment "to develop a National School Food Policy and to explore how more Canadian children can receive nutritious food at school" and inquire about whether the Government of Canada will consider increasing the Canada Child Benefit for lowest income families to prevent growing child food insecurity.

4. City Council request the Province of Ontario and Federal Government to fully fund Breakfast and Lunch Programs universally available in all publicly funded schools in the City of Toronto.

5. City Council endorse the "Joint Statement on Addressing the Rising Food Insecurity Facing Children and Youth in Ontario" in the submission provided by the Toronto Youth Cabinet (May 24, 2023) to the Board of Health, requesting the Provincial Government to provide a universal free school breakfast and lunch program to all Ontario students.

The Board of Health:

1. Reiterated its requests to the Province of Ontario to increase its grant funding investment proportionally to match the increased City of Toronto investment and further request the Province of Ontario provide increased funding to address the inflationary cost of food.

2. Requested the Government of Canada to provide details on progress toward their 2022 Federal Budget commitment "to develop a National School Food Policy and to explore how more Canadian children can receive nutritious food at school" and inquired about whether the Government of Canada will consider increasing the Canada Child Benefit for lowest income families to prevent growing child food insecurity. 

3. Forwarded this report to the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the federal Minister of Health, the provincial Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the provincial Minister of Health, the provincial Minister of Education, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, the Angel Foundation for Learning, the Daily Bread Food Bank, and United Way Greater Toronto.

4. Endorsed the "Joint Statement on Addressing the Rising Food Insecurity Facing Children and Youth in Ontario" in the submission provided by the Toronto Youth Cabinet (May 24, 2023) to the Board of Health, requesting the Provincial Government to provide a universal free school breakfast and lunch program to all Ontario students.

5. Requested the Medical Officer of Health, in collaboration with the Toronto Foundation for Student Success and the Angel Foundation for Learning, to reaffirm the guiding principle of universality in the delivery of student nutrition programs with schools and community sites that receive funding from the City of Toronto.

6. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to:

a. Share with the provincial and federal governments the evidence that demonstrates the positive health, learning and behavioural outcomes of student nutrition programs for students, as well as the opportunities that these programs provide to students, guardians and volunteers; and

b. Explore with partners further opportunities to realize this full spectrum of benefits in the delivery of the program in Toronto. 

The Director, Finance and Administration, Toronto Public Health gave a presentation on 2023 Student Nutrition Program Service Subsidies.

Student nutrition programs are meal and snack programs offered primarily in school settings. They help to ensure that children and youth at risk for poor nutritional intake have access to safe, adequate, and culturally appropriate nutritious food. Research shows that when students eat healthy meals at school they focus better, score higher marks in reading, math and science, and are more likely to graduate high school. Students also have the opportunity to develop healthier eating habits, which can lower rates of childhood obesity and overweight.

The Student Nutrition Program has two streams: the Public Schools Stream, which is for public schools and a few grandfathered independent schools and community sites, and the Independent Schools Stream. Student nutrition programs depend on funding from the City of Toronto (the City), the Province of Ontario (the Province), student and parent contributions, community fundraising, school board fundraising, and corporate donations. Additional funding and support from the federal and provincial governments is needed to meet the needs of students and ensure sustainable programs.

This report outlines recommendations for the 2023 Student Nutrition Program service subsidy allocations, which includes an approved 5.0 percent cost of food inflationary increase of $827.1 thousands from the 2022 approved budget for the Public Schools Stream. The funding envelope for the Independent School Stream has sufficient funding to support a 5.0 percent cost of food increase. The proposed combined allocations to the Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) are for the purpose of administering the 2023 approved municipal funding to eligible student nutrition programs across the City of Toronto and total $17,638.4 thousands, which includes $245.9 thousands held in reserve for appeals/late applications.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed:

Pink Angel
Micah Chu
Andre Cooper
Jad Jaber
Ranjith Kulatilake
Kay Mehrizi
Lauren Pragg
Bamboo Ren
Terrence Rodriguez
Mark Toffoli
Talin Wright
Maiesha Zarin

2. City Council waive Section 2.1 of the Public Appointments Policy concerning the residency requirement and appoint Morrigana Townsend, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 16, 2023) from the Chief People Officer remain confidential as it relates to personal information about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Advisory Committee.

Candidates' biographies:

Pink Angel

Pink Angel is a retired senior TWOC, born in Mombasa, Kenya and became a displaced person at age 15. In 1972, Angel went to Switzerland where they lived and worked illegally, then came to Canada in 1974 as an engineering student and have been contributing to nation building ever since. She contributes to advocacy in many sectors such as 2SLGBTQIA+ National Housing Solutions with Chief Commissioner, Marie Claude-Landry of the Canadian Human Rights Commission in Ottawa and Federal Housing Author.

Micah Chu

Micah Chu (he/they) is a queer artist who has spent his life working with people from all walks of life. They have put their focus on uplifting and advocating for queer youth, after spending much of his professional life within youth-focused non-profit organizations. Currently, he serves as a facilitator with Story Planet, an organization that brings free storytelling and arts programming to underserved children in the TDSB.

Andre Cooper

Hailing from the biggest little dot in the world, Jamaica, Andre is a Development and Communications Specialist with a specific focus on equity, inclusion, and social justice. His background spans areas including human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, youth development, and people living with HIV/AIDS. Andre (He/Him/His) serves as the Executive Director at Equitable Action for Change - combating anti-racism. Andre tells stories on serious issues in relatable and digestible ways for a variety of audiences.

Jad Jaber

Jad Jaber (They/Them), Ph.D., a post-Doctorate researcher, is the Founder of Marginalized Majority; a Non-Profit community-based organization implementing programs focused on the individual, community health and healing of 2SLGBTQIA+ equity-deserving groups. The organization has serviced nearly 10,000 individuals since the pandemic and has partnered up with the biggest Canadian organizations, including a yearly in-person weekly program at the 519.

Ranjith Kulatilake

Ranjith Kulatilake has been working with LGBTQ+ refugees for more than a decade. For his work Ranjith received the 2021 City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Pride Award and the 2014 United Way Toronto Award for Innovation and Creativity. He is an advisory committee member of the Positive Spaces Initiatives at Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI). He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in social work. Ranjith is also a PhD student in social work at York University.

Kay Mehrizi

Kay Mehrizi (she/her) is a lesbian, neurodivergent, immigrant woman of colour with over fifteen years of experience in the field of mental health & legal support, predominantly working with women and gender queer members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community with experiences of violence. She is a mental health educator, trauma counselling specialist, policy advisor, and DEIA consultant.

Lauren Pragg

Lauren Pragg is a second-generation, Indo-Caribbean queer, trans non-binary person who lives in Scarborough. They have worked for over 15 years with a diverse array of non-profit organizations, such as Planned Parenthood Toronto, YWCA Toronto, and Youth & Philanthropy Initiative Canada. Lauren is currently the Interim Executive Director at LGBT YouthLine. Lauren holds an MA degree in Social & Political Thought from York University, and they are currently an MSW student at Laurier University.

Bamboo Ren

Bamboo Ren is a social science researcher with a decade of experience in research, evaluation, and data analysis. She is skilled in research design and implementation. Before moving to Canada, she worked at universities in Hong Kong, where she managed research projects, supervised junior researchers and designed innovative curriculums. Her research interests include social mobility and stratification, gender and EDI. She is now working at Skills for Change as Supervisor, Research and Evaluation.

Terrence Rodriguez

A Trans FtM, Latinx/European, Social Worker, born and raised in the Rexdale/North Etobicoke community. Founder of REX Pride, who has worked in the sector for over 15 years, 11 of which has focused on working to address the barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the community through a youth peer support program, working in 3 local high schools, facilitating community trainings, member of the TPS & TDSB Advisory Committees, helped to develop the TPS GDTI training and COVID support/outreach.

Mark Toffoli

Mark Toffoli (he/him) is a gay man who is an elder (67 years old) who has served his community during the outbreak of HIV/AIDS as a volunteer and advocate. He was a public health nurse at the City of Toronto for 26 years. He became homeless at 16 when his parents found out he is queer. He is now retired and married to his husband of 28 years and has a large circle of 2SLGBTQ+ friends.

Morrigana Townsend

Morrigana Townsend is a woman of strength who has walked through fire most of her life to find her place in the world. A survivor, an activist, a speaker, a healer, and a teacher, she has fought through adversity to stand in her power as a bi-pan woman, a culturally proud woman, and an ally to all who identify with a female energy. Morrigana has raised her own children to be proud of their diversity and to serve their communities with their privilege.

Talin Wright

Talin (xe/xem/xer) is an agender queer Jamaican migrant. Xe works in roles that exemplify xer ability to share resources and provide support, particularly for queer and trans folks of color. Talin's background in spiritual and mental service work has allowed xem the opportunity to learn with the communities xe serves and put that knowledge into practice every day.

Maiesha Zarin

Maiesha Zarin (they/them) is a creative powerhouse who sits on the intersections of being nonbinary, lesbian, Bangladeshi and Muslim. As an artist and community event coordinator, Maiesha values anti-oppressive frameworks, people-driven environments and diverse communication methods. An undergrad bachelors in film production led Maiesha to work on many sets with many hats. Maiesha aims to unite communities through equitable, accessible and creative initiatives.

This report recommends the appointment of 13 individuals to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Advisory Committee.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, continuing to serve until successors are appointed:

George Amoh

Beverly-Jean Daniel

Halimo Hashi

Walied Khogali Ali

Queen Kukoyi

Shannon Lawrence

Salma Malin

May Mohamed

Kathy Moscou

Charis Newton-Thompson

Lucina Rakotovao

Rosemary Sadlier

Efia Tekyi-Annan

Amanyire William

2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 16, 2023) from the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee.

Candidates' biographies:

George Amoh

George Amoh is a Green Career Specialist with niche sustainability consulting experience. As a Black Male, he has several systemic barriers. He noticed a lack of representation, active inclusion, and leadership within sustainability from BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). His focus has been and will always be championing Climate Justice based initiatives that not only inspire Black folks but also empower them to act. Collaboration is key; "If not now...Then When?"

Beverly-Jean Daniel

Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education, a Masters in Counselling Psychology (University of Toronto), and a Bachelor of Arts - Honours (York University). For more than 35 years her academic work has investigated and conceptualized the entanglements of race and racialization as connected to urban education.

Halimo Hashi

My name is Halimo Hashi. I am a black critical social worker living in one of Canada's most diverse communities, Scarborough. I work in many fields including forensics, mental health, settlement and academia. In my positions of hospital and community worker, as well as university lecturer, I champion a critical and intersectional lens that honors the lived experience of my clients and students. I am a firm believer of bottom-up solutions that place the power of change in the hands of the people.

Walied Khogali Ali

Walied has lived in Regent Park with his family since 2005, known for working with residents from all backgrounds to create safe, inclusive, sustainable communities that are free from discrimination and hate. As a Canadian Muslim who immigrated from Sudan, he has experienced firsthand what it’s like to be a newcomer youth growing up in Toronto. He has worked to champion issues such as affordable housing, transit, environmental stewardship, equity, and human rights across the City of Toronto.

Queen Kukoyi

Queen Kukoyi [They/She] Black, Gender-Queer, Nerodivergent, Creative Technology Artist, and award winning scholar whose practice encompasses Queer theory, Afrofuturism, and Noetic sciences. Queen is also the Founding co-lead of Oddside Arts and has been serving the community for 20+ years, combating structural violence against Black and Indigenous youth through youth service resources, arts education programs in schools, community centres and justice advocacy.

Shannon Lawrence

Shannon Lawrence is an urban designer and community development planner; she holds a MSc in Building and Urban Design from University College London and a BA in Development Studies and Economics from McGill University. Shannon has extensive experience working with citizen groups, local governments and NGO's in North America, West Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia. Shannon was a Toronto Urban Fellow and previously worked for the United Nations. Currently she works at 8 80 Cities.

Salma Malin

Salma Malin is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, having previously obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. She is passionate about policymaking that addresses systemic issues and advances the interests of marginalized communities, working towards a more equitable and just future for all. Salma is deeply committed to creating an inclusive society that values every member and recognizes their contributions.

May Mohamed

Maymuna (May) Mohamed is a writer, illustrator and arts-educator based out of Tkaronto. In her role as an arts-educator, she facilitates & manages programs that use narrative based art approaches to reclaim power and spark meaningful conversations. She has opened for The Roots and Shane Koyczan with her poems. She manages the IMARA Generation Project, an Afrocentric mental health literacy training program that serves Black youth, parents, faith based leaders & service providers in the GTA.

Kathy Moscou

Dr. Kathy Moscou is Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Faculty of Design, OCAD University and Fellow at WHO Collaborating Centre for Governance, Accountability and Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Sector, Univ. of Toronto. She has a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences-Global Health & Masters Public Health. She uses decolonized frameworks to examine governance and policy to foster wholistic health, inclusive neighbourhoods and equity. As a member of the Solid Black Collective she mentors Black youth.

Charis Newton-Thompson

As a retiree, Charis Newton-Thompson graduated from OISE/UT with a PhD (2020) her focus was the mentorship experiences of Black female administrators in Southern Ontario Public Secondary Schools. She was employed as an educator in Guyana, Jamaica and Canada for over 30 years. Charis began volunteering in Toronto with the Black Education Project as a tutor/mentor over 45 years ago. Currently she continues her advocacy work with organizations such as Canadian Alliance of Black Educators (CABE).

Lucina Rakotovao

Lucina possesses experience in health equity, anti-racism, and social policy across public service contexts and academia. She is a recent Master of Public Health graduate whose advocacy work lies at the intersections of racial justice and health geography, urban placemaking and sustainability, and housing access and gentrification. She is interested in the creation of healthy cities using community action and policy informed by decolonial, intersectional Black feminist praxes.

Rosemary Sadlier

Rosemary Sadlier OOnt (Order of Ontario) is a social justice advocate, researcher, writer, author, consultant & international speaker on Black History, anti-racism & women's issues. She is the past President, serving for 22 years as the unpaid leader of the OBHS. She was the driving force of all secured commemorations of Feb as Black History Month, she initiated & championed August 1st as Emancipation Day since 1995. Sadlier is dedicated to social justice through education & action.

Efia Tekyi-Annan

Efia is a community member mother of three, entrepreneur, advocate, agent of social of change and public speaker. Efia is the co-founder of Black Lives For Change and organization set on bettering the lives of Black people in our community. The owner of African Royalty started in 2014 that focuses on bringing the culture of Ghana West Africa to the Western world. Educating others on thebeauty and history of our culture with a modern twist.

Amanyire William

Dr. Amanyire William has worked in the Canadian Health Care sector with different Organizations like Carelinks, Canadian Red Cross and ACCHO, addressing barriers and inequities in service delivery experienced by African, Caribbean, and Black communities. A physician by training, Amanyire holds an Executive certification in Advanced Health care Leadership, masters of Public Health, a Doctor of Medicine, a PGD in Health Administration and a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.

The report recommends the appointment of 14 community members to the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 16, 2027, and until successors are appointed:

Fenton Jagdeo

Julie Osborne

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (May 11, 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 Transit Commission Board.

Candidates' biographies:

Fenton Jagdeo

Fenton Jagdeo is a civic leader, board director, speaker and investor. He leads a boutique Strategy Consulting firm working on complex problems across the globe, and is a seasoned CPG/DTC startup brand executive. He has sat on the Board of the Toronto Public Library, leading the Strategy Planning Committee, and is a Commissioner sitting on the Board of the TTC. He is a professor at OCAD University, where he teaches Strategy Development. He holds an HBA from Ivey Business School.

Julie Osborne

Julie Osborne is an experienced senior media executive. She led some of Canada’s best-known media brands including Maclean’s, Hello! and Canadian Business and was the first woman in the over 100 year history of Maclean's to hold the position of Publisher. She has served on the boards of the Writers' Trust of Canada, Magazines Canada, Canadian Women in Communications and the Tarragon Theatre. She is trilingual and has an MBA from Ivey.

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend two public members to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to review and analyze the impact and outcomes in the first five years of the Action Plan and develop a new 10-year Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism that effectively responds to emerging and persistent issues facing Black Torontonians, in consultation with Black-led and mandated community agencies, residents, institutions and stakeholders, and the following City divisions, agencies and corporations: Toronto Public Health; Economic Development and Culture; Parks Forestry and Recreation; City Planning; the Housing Secretariat; Shelter Support, Housing and Administration; Children's Services; Technology Services; Environment and Climate; Toronto Community Housing Corporation; Toronto Transit Commission; Toronto Police Service; Toronto Public Library, and any other relevant City divisions and partners who were engaged in the first iteration of the Action Plan; and report back in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Director, Community Resources, Social Development, Finance and Administration gave a presentation.

Four years work to implement the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism has led to unprecedented investments to understand and combat anti-Black racism entrenched in the policies, practices, and institutional structures at the City of Toronto. Considerable competency development, and capacity and awareness building have been developed across the City to enhance the quality and targeting of services and programs accessed by Black residents. The dedication and commitment reflected in such progress should be recognized and commended, even as efforts must be increased due to negative COVID-19 pandemic impacts. Not surprisingly, access and needs were amplified by adverse pandemic shocks on key sectors and areas where many Black individuals live, work, and play. As a result, racial disparities remain an ever-present threat to the quality of Black life across the city.

Post-pandemic health and socio-economic data indicate the far-reaching and persistent impacts of systemic discrimination on mental and physical health, educational and digital access, unemployment and housing, family and child welfare, and policing and the justice system. There is much work to be done to reduce racial disparities and close gaps that emerged. Continued commitments to innovating and scaling up anti-Black racism work can produce the positive attitudes, practices, behaviours, and decision making that are essential to realizing a Toronto for all.

On December 5, 2017, City Council unanimously adopted the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. This five-year Plan identifies 80 actions and 22 recommendations to address anti-Black racism in the City of Toronto, leveraging the talents, knowledge, and experiences of Black residents, organizations, and partners to improve outcomes for Toronto's Black communities.

This report provides an update on the progress made over Year Four of the Action Plan with a focus on the 41 actions prioritized from January to December 2022. Since its launch in 2018, 80 per cent of the Action Plan recommendations and actions have been implemented. In Year Four, considerable progress was made to reduce barriers and increase access for Black communities, including the implementation of the first year of the Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan, critical investments to develop targeted programming for Black families, and a growing culture change framework, which was underscored by an increase in internal division-led Anti-Black Racism Action Plans.

Unrelenting global and local cost-of-living crises have challenged Black communities to meet the demands of food and energy costs, climate change, and housing affordability, spurred by mounting inflation. These challenges are compounded by additional systemic racism barrier for Indigenous, Black, and equity-deserving communities. As the City supports recovery, it is critical to ensure that there are sustained investments in current initiatives, that create more equitable pathways for Toronto's Black communities.

Effective collaboration between Black community leaders and City divisions and agencies have resulted in targeted responses that are better tailored and equipped to support Black communities. These collaborations include external partnership initiatives such as the Black Scientists' Taskforce on Vaccine Equity, the Black Vaccine Engagement Team, and the Black Resilience Cluster. New and innovative models have also been developed to address longstanding problems. Legacy Initiatives like the Black Health Service Coordination Strategy, the Growing in Place Initiative, and the Black Housing Framework, are designed to address racial inequities through a place-based, inclusive, economic development lens. These interventions in local planning projects will positively improve Black lives in Toronto through redevelopment initiatives in Little Jamaica, Jane and Finch, and Weston Mount Dennis.

Year Five is expected to be challenging. City divisions, boards, agencies, and commissions are stretched with complex demands at a time of great fiscal constraints for the City and will need renewed commitment and resourcing that is essential for completing the remaining activities in the final year of the Action Plan. Beyond 2023, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit in Social Development, Finance and Administration, will support renewal efforts through a retrospective analysis of the current Action Plan, informed by the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, and the Unit's Legacy Initiatives, along with collaborative identification of alternative options for closing gaps and reducing disparities. This work will assess and communicate outcomes, impacts, and future opportunities for change to the develop a new Action Plan.

Enclosed in the report you will find the following:

·  An overview of the differential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black communities and the increased systemic barriers they continue to face.

·   A progress update on Action Plan Legacy Initiatives, including the Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan.

·   An update on the progress made to advance the Year Four (January 2022 to December 2022) Work Plan Deliverables.

·  An overview of Year Five Work Plan Priorities (January 2023 to December 2023).

·  The Partnership and Accountability Circle report, which provides community feedback on the implementation of Year Four actions and the Year Five Workplan Deliverables.

·  A compilation of divisional-led Anti-Black Racism Action Plans that demonstrate how City staff are embedding culture change in their mandate and operations.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council receive the report (May 16, 2023) from the Chief People Officer for information.

This report responds to a request from the January 11, 2023 Economic and Community Development Committee on the implementation of a revised omnibus agreement(s) that includes:

1. Securing agreements with more post-secondary institutions and;

2. Advancing additional opportunities for placements that align with the needs of the City and practical course requirements, in preparation for student placement intakes in September 2023.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council recommend that the Province of Ontario and/or the Federal Government increase the allocation of  Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care-funded spaces for Toronto to align with the Child Care Growth Strategy targets to better address demand and ensure equitable access to affordable and high quality child care spaces for families in Toronto.

2. City Council recommend that the Province of Ontario review the fee subsidy guidelines and update the income threshold and revise eligibility criteria in order to reduce additional barriers for low-income families to access child care spaces funded by the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement. 

3. City Council recommend that the Province of Ontario develop a set of guidelines for sustained increase to wages and benefits that are inclusive of all staff in the early years and child care sector and provide additional investment to implement these guidelines.

4. City Council request the Province to increase school-age spaces to ensure continued access to affordable child care for families with children age 6 to 12, including additional measures to offset fees.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to report to City Council, through the Economic and Community Development Committee, by November 28, 2023, on the number and capital funding source of new child care spaces constructed since the adoption of the Licensed Child Care Growth Strategy (the Strategy) in 2017, as well as an update on the progress of child care expansion as it relates to the Strategy.

6. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to commit to capital funding to support the child care expansion targets in the not for profit and publicly funded sector for Toronto set out in the Province’s Access and Inclusion Framework, and the Strategy.

This report provides an update on the implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement signed by the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada on March 27, 2022.  This report covers the period from April 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023, including an overview of anticipated impacts of the CWELCC system and the Province’s Draft Access and Inclusion Framework on Toronto’s families and child care operators.

This supplementary report to EC4.3 - Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement Implementation in Toronto – Update (May 16, 2023), provides additional information on the implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement in Toronto. This report reflects new information received as of May 24, 2023 from the Province, which was received following the submission of EC4.3 - Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement Implementation in Toronto – Update.  It provides an update on space allocations in the Province’s Directed Growth Plan and the Draft Access and Inclusion Framework, as well as updates on operator enrolment clarification.

This supplementary report removes recommendation 2 from the May 16, 2023 report and adds a new recommendation 4.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the renaming of the Willowdale Business Improvement Area, as defined by the boundaries described in Attachment 1 to the report (May 15, 2023) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to the Yonge North York Business Improvement Area.

2. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, as required to reflect the name change of the Willowdale Business Improvement Area to the Yonge North York Business Improvement Area.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the name of the Willowdale Business Improvement Area (BIA) be changed to "Yonge North York Business Improvement Area". The BIA Board of Management voted to support the naming process and request the City of Toronto to formally change the name of the BIA. This name change request was also endorsed by the BIA's general membership at its January 31, 2023 Annual General Meeting.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

Amendments to the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 693, Signs

Placement Requirements for A-Frame and Portable Signs

1. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to require that, when located on public property, A-frame and Portable Signs must be placed curbside and, in the Furnishing, and Planting Zone, as described by the City of Toronto's Streetscape Manual, whenever possible and adhere to any separation distances established by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

2. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to include minimum separation distances, as established by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, for A-frame and portable signs from installations and utilities such as bicycle rings, fire hydrants or fire connections, intersection, or pedestrian crossovers, postering columns, benches, garbage/recycling bins, and transit stops and shelters as a location requirement.

3. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to include that an A-frame or Portable Sign may be moved or removed by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards:

a. If location requirements are not met;

b. If space is required by the City of Toronto or other entity with the appropriate rights over public property such as a utility company for any reason including the installation of street furniture or construction; or

c. If space is required by the Toronto Transit Commission, including for   operational, accessibility, or public safety reasons.

4. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to increase the pedestrian clearway requirement to 2.5 metres for streets identified in Appendix A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Marketing Displays.

5. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to align Portable Sign regulations with existing A-frame Sign regulations by specifying that Portable Signs also cannot be displayed or erected along the right-of-way areas along Bloor Street East and Bloor Street West between Avenue Road and Sherbourne Street, or along Yonge Street south of Davenport Road.

6. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to align Portable Sign regulations with existing A-frame Sign regulations by specifying that:

a. Where the frontage associated with the main, front wall of a building is 6.1 metres or less, a maximum of one Portable Sign per building may be displayed regardless of the number of businesses in the premises;

b. Where the frontage associated with the main front wall of a building is more than 6.1 metres, display a maximum of two Portable Signs per premises regardless of the number of businesses in the premises; and

c. Despite 6a. and 6b., if a building is on a corner property with two or more walls adjacent to a highway, one additional Portable Sign may be displayed adjacent to the side wall of the building.

Contracted Services Signs

7. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to establish a new temporary sign type, called "Contracted Services Signs".

8. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to define a Contracted Services Sign as "a sign advertising a contractor who repairs, renovates or landscapes a premise."

9. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to direct that, in addition to complying with the general restrictions in the new Article 1 that apply to all signs and the regulations that apply to all temporary signs, Contracted Services Signs must adhere to the following:

a. Only one sign per contractor is allowed on a property.

b. There cannot be more than three signs on a property.

c. No permit is required.

d. The sign must be erected entirely on private property.

e. Consent of the owner or occupant of the property is required before the erection of the sign.

f. The sign may only be attached to a stake or fence (not including a fence that is vegetation).

g. The sign can only display content related to a contracted service underway or completed at the property.

h. The sign may have no more than two sign faces and no sign face can be larger than 0.37 square metres in area.

i. The sign cannot exceed a maximum height of 0.61 metres or a maximum width of 0.61 metres.

j. The sign cannot be higher than two metres above grade.

k. The sign may only be displayed while the contracted service is occurring or after it has occurred and must be removed no later than 30 days after the contracted services have occurred. 

Home Builder Identification Signs

10. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to establish a new temporary sign type, called “Home Builder Identification Signs”.

11. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to define a Home Builder Identification Sign as “a sign identifying a builder or renovator who constructs or renovates a residential building or related structure.”

12. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to direct that, in addition to complying with the general restrictions in the new Article 1 that apply to all signs and the regulations that apply to all temporary signs, Home Builder Identification Signs must adhere to the following:

a. Only one sign per property is allowed.

b. No permit is required.

c. The sign must be erected entirely on private property.

d. Consent of the owner or occupant of the property is required before the sign is erected.

e. The sign can only display information related to the builder or renovator responsible for undertaking work at a residential building or related structure.

f. The sign may have no more than two sign faces and no sign face can be larger than 1.5 square metres in area.

g. The sign cannot be higher than two metres above grade.

h. The sign may only be displayed while the construction or renovation is occurring or after it has occurred and must be removed 30 days after the construction or renovation has occurred.

i. The sign may only be attached to a stake or fence (not including a fence that is vegetation).

Advocacy Signs

13. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to establish a new temporary sign type, called “Advocacy Signs”.

14. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to define an Advocacy Sign as “a sign that advances a point of view and is not for a commercial purpose, not including an election sign, outsider election sign or campaign office sign.”

15. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to direct that, in addition to complying with the general restrictions in the new Article 1 that apply to all signs and the regulations that apply to all temporary signs, Advocacy Signs must adhere to the following:

a. Only one sign is allowed on a private property and/or its abutting public property.

b. No permit is required.

c. The sign may be displayed on private property and/or the public property in the boulevard abutting the private property provided that the advocacy sign:

 i.  Otherwise adheres to all general restrictions and specific requirements for a temporary sign;

 ii.  Is not located within 1.5 metres of the curb or the edge of the travelled portion of a highway;

 iii.  Is not located within 0.60 metres of either side of the sidewalk; and

 iv.   Is not located within 15 metres of an intersection or pedestrian crossover of a collector road or arterial road and not located within 3 metres of an intersection or pedestrian crossover of a local road.

d. Consent of the owner or occupant of the premise is required before the erection of the sign.

e. The sign may have no more than two sign faces and no sign can be larger than 1.2 metres in square area.

f. The sign may only be attached to a stake or a fence other than a stake that is vegetation (except for an advocacy sign on private property secured to a window or balcony).

g. The sign cannot be higher than two metres above grade (except for an advocacy sign on private property secured to a window or balcony).

Open House Directional Signs

16. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to allow Open House Directional Signs to be displayed up to 2 hours before the start of the open house and 2 hours after the end of the open house.

17. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to state that there may be no more than six Open House Directional Signs per advertised property.

Mobile Signs

18. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to remove the requirement that Mobile Signs may only have black and white lettering.

19. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to remove the requirement that mobile signs be located directly in front of the business that the sign is advertising and instead specify that the sign must be on the property in which the business is located.

20. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to increase the maximum number of Mobile Sign permits issued from 3 to 6 for a single business location in a calendar year. 

Construction Hoarding Signs

21. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to move the provisions governing construction hoarding signs from Temporary Signs Article 3 to Article 6 that includes vehicular destination signs and neighbourhood and business area identification signs; these are sign types which are administered by the General Manager, Transportation Services.

Alignment with Chapter 742, Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays

22. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to prohibit an A-frame or Portable Sign being displayed where a small frontage café or small marketing display has been installed and the building frontage is 6-metres or less.

23. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to specify that a business that has a permit for a café or marketing display may locate an A-frame or portable sign only within the limits of the permitted area and must have a permit issued under Chapter 693 for the sign.

Sign Storage

24. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to remove the required storage period for all signs, except Election Signs, and update the removal and disposal provisions accordingly.

Administrative Matters

25. City Council rename Chapter 693, Signs to be “Signs, Election and Temporary”.

26. City Council include in the general restrictions section of Chapter 693, Signs that signs regulated by Chapter 693, Signs must not damage underground or aboveground services.

27. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to align regulations for temporary signs by requiring that, except in accordance with a sign permit, they be no closer than 0.60 metres from a sidewalk or where there is no sidewalk, 0.60 metres from the travelled portion of the highway, and direct that this provision be included in the location requirements for all temporary signs in the amended Chapter.

28. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to:

       a. Establish a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $100,000 for offences.

       b. Add a special fine in an amount equal to any economic gain obtained from non-

           compliance.

       c. Include offences for obstruction and failure to provide information as required.

       d. Designate each offence as a continuing offence with a minimum daily fine of 

          $500 and a maximum daily fine of $10,000 and a total fine which may exceed

          $100,000; and

       e. Include authority to enter to inspect, to make orders to comply and to take

           remedial action.

29. City Council add the following transition provisions to Chapter 693, Signs to establish that:

a. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to permits granted or agreements entered into before March 1, 2024, until the permits or agreements are renewed, provided that the holders of the permits and parties to the agreements continue to comply with the terms of their permits or agreements and that the permits or agreements are not revoked or terminated and do not expire without renewal; and;

b. All prosecutions and other enforcement processes commenced under this chapter which have not been completed on March 1, 2024, shall be completed as if the chapter had not been amended on that date.

30. City Council amend Chapter 693, Signs to remove the requirement that sign owners of A-Frame and Portable Signs must display on the sign a sign permit identifier issued by the City as evidence that the sign has been authorized.

Amendments to the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General

31. City Council repeal section 694-6A (6) of Chapter 694, Signs, General, removing signs affiliated with the ongoing construction or demolition of a building as this sign type will be regulated as a Home Builder Identification Sign under Chapter 693, Signs.

Amendments to the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges

32. City Council amend Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C- Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to delete fees unique to each sign type (reference numbers 46, 48, 49, 55, 56, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, and 136) so that the removal, retrieval, storage, and disposal fees for temporary signs are the same  (reference numbers 137, 138, 139, 140), as outlined in Attachment 1, Table A, to the report (May 16, 2023) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.  

33. City Council amend Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C- Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to update and include an annual adjustment based on the annual rate of inflation related to temporary signs, as outlined in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Recommended updates to fees 137, 138, 139, and 140 in Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C- Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

34. City Council amend Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C- Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to delete fee 414 (Annual fee: –Temporary Sign permit- Portable) and establish two new fees for the application and renewal of portable sign permits that are identical to that of A-frame sign permits, as outlined in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Portable Sign permit fee recommended to be deleted and to be made identical to that of A-Frame Signs, as detailed in Table 3.

Table 3: Recommended portable sign-related fees in Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C- Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Implementation

35. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, City Clerk, and Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to re-structure, consolidate, and simplify all existing requirements to improve the readability of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 693 including adding a section setting out the scope of the By-law, consolidating the general restrictions that apply to all signs and setting out more clearly the location requirements, and specific requirements that apply to all sign types, including attachment requirements,  substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (May 16, 2023) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

36. City Council direct that Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Chapter 192, Public Service, Chapter 545, Licensing, Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Marketing Displays, and Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, Chapter 608, Parks, and Chapter 694, Signs General be updated to reflect the new title of and new section numbers in Chapter 693, Signs, as required.

37. City Council direct that the changes to the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Chapter 693, Signs, and Chapter 694, Signs, General, become effective as of March 1st, 2024.

Temporary signs are signs that are not permanently installed or affixed to the ground or any structure or building, and are regulated by Article III of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 693, Signs (“Temporary Signs By-law”). This report proposes amendments to modernize the By-law to improve enforcement, respond to the use of new sign types in Toronto, and increase the By-law's overall readability. Election Signs, Third-Party Signs, Posters, Designation Signage on Public Highways, Neighbourhood and Business Area Identification Signs, and signs regulated under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General were not part of this review.

This report recommends improving the pedestrian clearway by updating placement requirements for A-frame and Portable signs. It is proposed that these signs be placed curb-side and in-line with other street furniture, where possible. The existing 2.1 metre pedestrian clearway requirement would be maintained and expanded to 2.5 metres on specified Downtown Toronto streets to align with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Marketing Displays. These changes are intended to improve the line-of-travel for pedestrians while allowing the business community to continue to use A-frame and Portable signs.

This report also proposes allowing and regulating three new types of temporary signs on private property: Contracted Services Signs, Home Builder Identification Signs, and Advocacy Signs. The proposed regulations for Contracted Services Signs and Home Builder Identification Signs limit the size, number, and display period for these sign types, respond to their use in Toronto, and clarify the City’s expectations for signage on construction sites. The proposed regulations for Advocacy Signs balance the ability of Toronto residents to display content related to civic causes with the need to consider the safety and neighbourhood impacts of these signs.

Further amendments are recommended that would modernize the By-law, improve enforcement, and simplify regulations. These include:

-   Updating regulations for Mobile Signs (i.e. those designed to allow for the rearrangement of lettering, typically on steel frames) to remove the requirement that they may only have black and white lettering, and to increase the maximum number of permits issued to a single business from 3 to 6 per year;

-  Updating the removal and disposal provisions, except for Election Signs, including deleting the mandatory 30-day storage period and allowing for the timely disposal of unlawful temporary signs;

-  Updating and clarifying fees, and aligning enforcement, fine, and offence provisions with the authority provided under the City of Toronto Act, 2006; and,

-  Simplifying all existing requirements to improve the readability of Chapter 693 including adding a section setting out the scope of the By-law, consolidating the general restrictions that apply to all signs and setting out more clearly the location requirements, and specific requirements that apply to all sign types.

A previous review was completed in 2019 and a staff report was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on October 15, 2019, and by City Council on October 29, 2019 (2019.PH9.3). At both the Planning and Housing Committee and City Council, questions were raised about the proposed location requirement that Advocacy Signs be allowed only on private property, as there are properties in Toronto where the front-yard is considered the public’s right of way. Concerns were raised about the ability of these property owners to display Advocacy Signs, and the report was referred to staff for additional research on allowing Advocacy Signs on public and private property.

Given that time has passed since the 2019 review, staff conducted additional public and stakeholder engagement and research to validate the recommendations. This report proposes changing the 2019 proposal on the location requirements of Advocacy Signs to allow these signs to be placed on private property and/or the public property in the boulevard abutting the private property. Other recommendations in this report remain substantially the same as those considered by City Council in 2019.  Minor changes have been recommended to modernize the By-law, provide clarity, and reflect current operational practices. 

Transportation Services, Toronto Building, and the Toronto Transit Commission were consulted in the preparation of this report.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council deem the unpaid property taxes levied in all years (including interest and penalties that have accrued on those unpaid taxes up to the time of write-off) on the 107 receivables listed in Attachment 1 of the report (May 15, 2023) from the the Controller uncollectible and direct the Controller to remove these amounts from the tax assessment roll by writing them off.

2. City Council deem the Provincial Offences Act fine of value of $1,420,974 listed in Table 3 and Attachment 3 of the report (May 15, 2023) from the the Controller uncollectible and direct the Controller to remove this amount from the respective account by writing it off.

This report provides information on accounts receivable amounts that were written off as uncollectible in 2022 under delegated authority provided to the Controller including property tax amounts owing, outstanding receivables for invoiced services and Provincial Offences Act (POA) fines.

This report recommends that Council deem uncollectible and approve for write-off certain property tax amounts owing on 18 individual property tax accounts, comprising 107 receivable amounts which total $75,853 that relate to taxation years 1995 to 2022.  Staff are recommending these property tax receivable amounts for write-off as they are no longer returned on the assessment roll, making collection efforts and recovery of outstanding amounts impossible.

In 2022, the Controller, in accordance with delegated authority as provided in the City’s Financial Control By-Law, has approved the write off of $544,218 in outstanding receivables for various services invoiced by City Divisions where collection is considered doubtful.

Finally, consistent with last year’s write-off report, the Controller has approved the write-off of 16,176 Provincial Offences Act (POA) cases totalling $3.2 million. In all cases, no amounts were recovered since debtors could not be located or were deceased, the business was no longer in operation and/or had no assets, or exhaustive collection efforts proved futile.

There is no financial impact in the 2022 fiscal year from these write-offs since amounts owing are not recognized as revenue until paid or unless there is reasonable expectation of collection.

Additionally, there is one case of a Provincial Offences Act (POA) receivable with a total dollar value of $1.4 million which this report recommends be deemed uncollectible and approved for write off, as the Controller does not have delegated authority to write-off. This offence relates to a pre-transfer case that is associated with a corporation that is no longer in operation and for which City Legal has confirmed that it has no recoverable assets.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2022 Annual Report from the Chair, Administrative Penalty Tribunal in Attachment 1 to the report (May 2, 2023) from the Director, Court Services, for information.

The Administrative Penalty Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body consisting of 25 public panel members referred to as Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council and provide a second, independent review and decision in a parking violation dispute. Hearing Officers have the authority to affirm, vary or cancel the decision of a Screening Officer and extend time for payment. In carrying out this mandate, the Tribunal is authorized to conduct pre-hearings and mediations. Decisions of the Hearing Officers are final - there is no further appeal.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council grant authority to the Controller to enter into an agreement with Green Shield Canada for the provision of Category A and E Services – Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits and Wellness Portal; having met all requirements as it applies to the specific Categories of Service within the nRFP, for the provision of the administrative and underwriting services for employee benefits plans on the basis that:

a. the initial term of the agreement will be for five years, effective January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2028;

b. the administration fees will be fixed for the entire term of the initial five year agreement; and

c. the agreement will result in City expenses of approximately $43.67 million net of all applicable taxes and charges ($44.44 million net of HST recoveries) for administration fees, premiums and stop loss pooling charges over the initial five-year contract.

2. City Council grant authority to the Controller to enter into an agreement with The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife) for the provision of Category B and C Services - Group Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Line of Duty Death (LODD) Insurance Administration/Insurance Benefits; having met all requirements as it applies to the specific Categories of Service within the nRFP, for the provision of the administrative and underwriting services for employee benefits plans on the basis that:

a. the initial term of the agreement will be for five years, effective January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2028;

b. the Long Term Disability administration fees will be fixed for the entire term of the initial agreement;

c. the insured rates will be fixed for the first three years of the agreement with the final 2 years of the agreement the insured rates will be determined by applying appropriate weight to the claims experience under the agreement on the basis of the number of employees and the years of experience; and

d. the agreement will result in City expenses of approximately $81.82 million net of all applicable taxes and charges ($83.26 million net of HST recoveries) for insurance premiums and administration fees over the initial five-year contract; and

3. City Council grant authority to the Controller to enter into an agreement with Telus Health Solutions Inc (Telus) for the provision of Category D Services Employee Family Assistance Programs; having met all requirements as it applies to the specific Categories of Service within the nRFP, for the provision of an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) on the basis that:

a. the initial term of the agreement will be for five years, effective January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2028;

b. the program fees will be fixed for the first three (3) years of the agreement;

c. for the final 2 years of the agreement charges will be determined by applying appropriate weight to the utilization experience based on the number of employees accessing the services over the initial three years of the contract; and

d. the agreement will result in City expenses of approximately $8.26 million net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8.40 million net of HST recoveries) for program fees over the initial five-year contract; and

4.  City Council grant authority to the Controller to exercise the options to extend for up to two (2) additional separate one (1) year extensions, from January 1, 2029 to December 31, 2030, on the basis that:

a. the maximum two-year extension of the Green Shield agreement will result in City expenses of approximately $24.63 million net of all applicable taxes and charges ($25.07 million net of HST recoveries) for administration fees, premiums and stop loss pooling charges; and

b. the maximum two-year extension of the Manulife agreement will result in City expenses of approximately $37.63 million net of all applicable taxes and charges ($38.30 million net of HST recoveries) for administration fees and premiums; and

c. the maximum two-year extension of the Telus agreement will result in City expenses of approximately $3.58 million net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3.64 million net of HST recoveries) for program fees.

The purpose of this report is to provide information on the results of a Negotiated Request for Proposal (nRFP) Doc3518771019. for the provision of administrative and underwriting services for employee benefit plans for the City of Toronto, (including Public Health) and the Agencies and Corporations along with Toronto Police Services (TPS) and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) included in its benefits administration.  The Agencies and Corporations (ABC’s) which provide benefits to employees under the City's umbrella are as follows:

• The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place;
• TOLive;
• Toronto Zoo;
• Toronto Public Library; and
• Community Centres and Arenas.

A strategic consolidated procurement approach, in the form of a Negotiated Request for Proposals (nRFP) was adopted to increase efficiencies and leverage economies of scale resulting in the procurement of innovative administration of employee benefits that provide optimal plan member experience that is cost-effective and aligns with the organization’s strategic approach and vision.

Upon conclusion of this procurement, finalized Master Service Agreement (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), and Service Level Agreement (SLA) with defined outcomes, key performance measures, and penalties were realized prior to the start of the contract period. This is a significant achievement as typically the MSA and SLA are not finalized until after the start of the contract period.

This report requests authority to enter into agreements with the recommended proponents below, as the existing agreements are expiring at the end of 2023:

• Green Shield Canada – Categories A and E Services:  Extended Health Care (EHC) and Dental Benefits and Wellness Portal Administrative Services Only (ASO)/Insurance Benefits and,
• The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife) – Categories B and C Services:  Group Life Insurance (GLI), Long-Term Disability (LTD) Administration and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Line of Duty Death (LODD) and,
• Telus Health – Category D: Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

The City partnered with Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) ("Stakeholder") in the issuance of a joint nRFP for the provision of benefit plan administration and underwriting services. The nRFP focused on the selection of a benefits carrier(s) with strong systems, reporting, fraud detection, diversity and cyber security processes in place, and the ability to mirror our existing benefit plan designs.

The recommended proponents' submissions met all mandatory technical requirements as outlined in the nRFP. All three of the successful proponents also worked with the Office of the CISO, and Deputy Chief Technology Officer on the provision of required documents for cyber risk, AODA and privacy assessments. The Office of the CISO will issue a Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) encompassing all risks found and recommendations for remediation. This report provides an overview of the joint process and the estimated cost impact for all Stakeholders.

The agreements to administer the plans for the City of Toronto and the relevant agencies and corporations over a five-year term contract with two (2) one-year extension options will result in City expenses of approximately $133.74 million net of all applicable taxes and charges  ($136.10 million net of HST recoveries) for the provision of administrative and underwriting services for the City's employee benefit plans including administration fees, insured premiums, stop loss pooling charges and Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) program fees over the initial five-year contract term; and approximately $65.85 million net of all applicable taxes and charges  ($67.00 million net of HST recoveries) for the provision of administrative and underwriting services for the City's employee benefit plans including administration fees, insured premiums, stop loss pooling charges and EFAP program fees if both option years are exercised.

This agreement provides the flexibility to amend benefits as a result of Council direction and/or collective bargaining during the life of the contract.

Staff of the TTC and TPSB will be reporting to their Boards separately on the nRFP and the impacts of their agreements.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council grant authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Technology Officer to enter into, and execute an agreement, and any ancillary documents required to give effect to the agreement, with Active Network LLC, being the top-ranked proponent meeting the requirements set out in the nRFP Document Number 2915353397 for the provision and use of the ACTIVENet registration and booking system for an initial term of seven years from date of award in the amount of $10,257,675 excluding all applicable taxes and charges ($10,438,210 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) with the option to renew for up to five separate one year periods totaling an amount of $5,951,346 excluding all applicable taxes and charges ($6,056,090 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total contract award value, inclusive of option years, in the amount of $16,209,021 excluding all applicable taxes and charges ($16,494,300 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries). The agreement will be in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the nRFP and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Technology Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

CLASS is an enterprise system, supplied by Active Network LLC and used by Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR), Economic Development & Culture (EDC), Toronto Employment & Social Services, Revenue Services and the City Clerk's Office. The City has been using CLASS for program registration, facility booking and cashiering since 1999. CLASS has reached its end of useful life and a replacement system is required.

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Negotiable Request For Proposal (nRFP) Document Number 2915353397 for the provision of a Program Registration and Recreation Facilities/Space Booking System, and to seek authority from City Council to enter into an agreement with the recommended proponent, Active Network LLC, for a fixed period of seven years from the date of award, with the option to renew for up to five consecutive, one year periods, for the provision of ACTIVENet, a software system that will replace CLASS and be used for program registration and facilities/space booking services for PFR and EDC divisions.

The scope of this nRFP includes PFR and EDC divisions, however, the proposed agreement allows for and may be used by any City division, where deemed fit and where in compliance with relevant by-laws, and purchasing policies and procedures.

The cost of the initial seven year contract period, inclusive of system configuration, product development, services and annual fees is $10,257,675 excluding all applicable taxes and charges ($10,438,210 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The City has negotiated the option to renew the contract for five consecutive, one year periods. The total cost of the 12 year period identified in contract is $16,209,021 excluding all applicable taxes and charges ($16,494,300 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to execute on behalf of the City, a Construction Management Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the construction of the above base park and public realm components of the subject land at 200 Wellesley Street East and 275 Bleecker Street on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City’s fair wage policy and other procurement policies, as well as the City’s Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to transfer up to $4.615 million from Parks, Forestry and Recreation’s 2023 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan from the St. James Town Open Space Construction (account CPR117-52-39) sub-project in the Park Development project, with funding from the Section 37 community benefits received from 6 - 16 Glen Road, 4 - 100 Howard Street, and 603 - 611 Sherbourne Street (source account: XR3026-3701030), subject to entering into a Construction Management Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to fund the City’s cash portion for the construction of above base park and public realm components of the subject land at 200 Wellesley Street East and 275 Bleecker Street.

3. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into a lease agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to lease the future park for nominal consideration, on terms as generally set out in the Term Sheet attached as Schedule B to the Design Services Agreement authorized by adoption of TE21.62 on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020 and appended to the report  (May 12, 2023) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services as Attachment 2.

4. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to transfer funding to Toronto Community Housing Corporation on the condition that Toronto Community Housing Corporation must enter into an acceptable Construction Management Agreement, and that within the Agreement there is included a condition that Toronto Community Housing Corporation should be contractually obligated to enter into a lease with the City before the City advances any funding for the project.

In December 2020, City Council authorized the City of Toronto to enter into a Design Services Funding Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) and to transfer funds for the design of the St. James Town Open Space and Public Realm. The City is now seeking authority to enter into a Construction Management Agreement with TCHC and transfer up to $4.722 million for project construction costs. The construction will be managed by TCHC in coordination with the City and is anticipated to start in 2024 and last until approximately 2027.

The project is located within land owned by TCHC and comprises a large open space, a shared walking/cycling corridor (formerly referred to as Ontario Street South) and the public realm surrounding the TCHC buildings located at 275 Bleecker Street and 200 Wellesley Street East. The open space will become a City park (limits yet to be defined) and a walking/cycling corridor under a lease agreement with TCHC. The term of the lease will commence once construction of the park is complete.

The future park is designed to increase the amount and quality of green space in the St. James Town neighbourhood and will include a playground, water play, a large open lawn and a stage.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to continue negotiations to acquire a small rectangular portion (approximately 40 square metres) of the property municipally known as 165 The Queensway, as set out in Appendix A and as illustrated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-33117 attached as Appendix B (the "Property") to the report (May 25, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property, for the purpose of constructing road enhancements at the intersection of The Queensway and Park Lawn Road as part of The Queensway Complete Street project.

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 that are 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.

This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for the fee simple interest of a small rectangular portion (approximately 40 square metres) of the property municipally known as 165 The Queensway (the "Property") for the purposes of road safety enhancements, construction, maintenance and any future repairs to that portion of the road network as part of Transportation Services' The Queensway Complete Street project (the "Project").  

This is Stage One of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary.

Staff may report back to City Council with a Stage Two report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if the Hearing of Necessity is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage Two report, by registration of an expropriation plan, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act.

Before the City could take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal attached as Appendix A to the report (May 15, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation for permanent and temporary easements required from the owners of the properties known municipally as 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Halford Avenue (the "Property Requirements") as set out in Appendix B to the report (May 15, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for municipal purposes including (i) the removal of the current retaining wall, (ii) the construction and of a new retaining wall, and (iii) all works ancillary thereto (the "Project").

3. City Council authorize the City of Toronto, as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, as may be required.

4. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate to obtain an appraisal report to value the Property Requirements, and to prepare and serve an Offer of Compensation on all registered owners of 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Halford Avenue, at the appraised value, all in accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act.

5. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate to sign the Offer of Compensation for the owners of 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Halford Avenue, on behalf of the City. 

6. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 15, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management once there has been a final determination of all claims and compensation payable to the owners of 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Halford Avenue by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

On October 1 and 4, 2021, City Council authorized the initiation of expropriation proceedings for permanent and temporary easements required from the owners of the properties known municipally as 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Halford Avenue (the "Property Requirements"). The acquisition of these easements is essential to Transportation Services' project to (i) the removal of the current retaining wall, (ii) the construction and of a new retaining wall, and (iii) all works ancillary thereto (the "Project").

This report relates to the second stage of the expropriation process. During the first stage and in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate were served on all applicable "registered owners", who had 30 days to request an inquiry into whether the proposed taking is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary.

On February 3, 2021, a hearing was held by the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") with respect to the temporary and permanent easements required from the owner of the property municipally known as 19 Halford Avenue. The City subsequently received a report from the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 19, 2023 concluding that the proposed temporary and permanent easements required from the owner of 19 Halford Avenue was fair, sound and reasonably necessary.

To comply with the legislative requirements of the Act, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal, attached as Appendix A to this report, must be considered by City Council before it exercises its discretion as approving authority to authorize the expropriation by this Stage Two Report. If authorized, the Expropriation Plans will be registered and associated notices served. Statutory Offers of Compensation must be served prior to the City taking possession of the expropriated properties.

The Property Requirements have changed slightly since Council's initial approval of the expropriation in October 2021 and are set out in Appendix B and shown on Appendices B1 to and including B5.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a license agreement (the "License Agreement") with FoodShare Toronto #10739 for a portion of the City-owned lands municipally known as 9 Bonar Place as outlined in Appendix A and Appendix B to the report (May 15, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix C to the report (May 15, 2023) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management individually to execute the License Agreement, and any related documents on behalf of the City.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, their successors and designates, to administer and manage the License Agreement, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices (including notice of termination) provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for direction and determination.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council authority to enter into a non-exclusive nominal license agreement (the "License Agreement") with FoodShare Toronto #10739 (the "Licensee") over a portion of the City-owned land municipally known as 9 Bonar Place (the "Licensed Area") as more particularly outlined in Appendix A and Appendix B of this report, for an initial term of five years for the purposes of operating a community garden (the "Community Garden"). Toronto Parking Authority ("TPA") operates 9 Bonar Place as a municipal parking facility - Carpark 241 (the "Parking Facility").

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the shortlist of preferred proponents for the redevelopment of 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street, identified in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO.

2.  City Council authorize CreateTO to issue a Request for Proposal to the Shortlisted Proponents for the redevelopment of 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street that prioritizes the delivery of affordable housing, a Paramedics Multi-Hub, employment opportunities with a preference for life science and biomedical uses, and the adaptive reuse of the heritage bus terminal while adhering to the City’s strategic investment policy, and to report back to the Board of Directors with the results of the Request for Proposal process.

3.  City Council direct that the information in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO remain confidential as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of property belonging to the City and a plan to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of CreateTO and the City.

At its meeting on April 24th, 2023, the Board of Directors of CreateTO considered item RA4.6  and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO:

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the CreateTO Board and City Council on the direction received in EX31.10 (ModernTO: Unlocking Eight City-Owned Properties) to issue a Request for Expression of Interest to the development and not-for-profit communities for the redevelopment of the former Toronto Coach Terminal and Annex Building at 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street (the “Properties”).

On November 24, 2022, CreateTO in conjunction with City stakeholders, issued a Request for Expression of Interest (“REOI”) to the development and not-for-profit communities as Stage One of a Two-Stage Market Offering Process for the redevelopment of 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street that prioritizes: the delivery of affordable housing; a Paramedics Multi-Hub; delivery of commercial space targeted to the Medical Sciences sector; and, adaptive reuse of a significant heritage building while adhering to the City’s strategic investment policy. This offering was open to the development community for a period of 12 weeks, with responses received on February 9, 2023. Under the direction of a Fairness Monitor, responses were reviewed, evaluated, and scored, resulting in a shortlist of preferred proponents (the “Shortlisted Proponents”) that were identified to be invited to respond to an upcoming Request for Proposal (“RFP”) as Stage Two of the Two-Stage Market Offering Process for the redevelopment of the Properties. CreateTO is proposing to invite the Shortlisted Proponents identified in Confidential Attachment 2 to participate in the future Stage Two RFP process, which is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2023.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to report to the July 10, 2023 meeting of General Government Committee on:

a. the number of cleaners who have had their full time hours restored; and

b. any further plans to restore the Full Time Cleaner complement to the 2012 level of 120.

This report provides supplementary details on Corporate Real Estate Management’s (CREM) custodial services, including the current cleaning approach under the ModernTO program, historical and current staffing information, and the use of contracted cleaning services, as directed by City Council during the May 2023 City Council meeting for the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to report back on:

a. the cleaning approach for the Return to Work under ModernTO's desk and space sharing plan which takes post -pandemic requirements into consideration;

b. whether recommendations 10 and 11 of Item 2012.GM12.21 remain in force or whether they need to be reconfirmed by City Council;

c. a breakdown of the cleaners and supervisors hired by Corporate Real Estate        Management between 2012 and 2023 including whether they are part-time or full-time; and

d. a yearly breakdown of the number of Corporate Real Estate Management operated buildings for which the cleaning is sub-contracted from 2012 to 2023.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council approve the Residual Waste Management Work Plan, presented in Attachment 1 (Residual Waste Management Work Plan) to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

2. City Council direct that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, remain confidential in its entirety until January 1, 2030, as it involves a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City. 

3. City Council direct that the information in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, remain confidential in its entirety until January 1, 2030, as it involves a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City. 

4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, until December 31, 2029 for the purpose of redirecting waste from the Green Lane Landfill and the implementation of the short- and medium-term actions of the Residual Waste Management Work Plan, to negotiate and enter into one or more non-competitive residual waste (garbage) disposal agreements or to amend and extend existing waste disposal agreements with landfills located in Ontario, subject to the conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate terms and conditions:

a.  to purchase landfills through the non-competitive process, and

b.  to partner with public and / or private sector organizations to build and / or operate a landfill,

and direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to City Council with details of the negotiated terms and conditions for approval.

6. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to adjust Solid Waste Management Services staff complement by up to 10 positions, funded through Capital project CSW960 – Landfill Capacity Development / Energy from Waste, to expedite the work outlined in the Residual Waste Management Work Plan, and direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to City Council on the related staff complement change through the appropriate Standing Committee.

7. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to provide an interim report to City Council, through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, no later than June 2024, with a final report to be provided by June 2025, on an updated Long Term Waste Management Strategy that maximizes waste diversion, takes every practical step to keep inappropriate waste out of garbage, and is consistent with TransformTO and the City’s carbon budget carbon accountability mechanism, for City Council Consideration. This Strategy shall include:

a.  Strategies that get organics out of the garbage stream, especially in multi-residential buildings, including increased education, disposal bans and mandatory separation for all buildings regardless of service provider;

b. Strategies that discourage single-use and take-away packaging and support a shift to reuse, including a requirement for reusable foodservice ware for dine-in at restaurants; and

c. Strategies to increase diversion of construction and demolition waste.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to provide an interim report, through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, no later than June 2024, with a final report to be provided by June 2025, with a strategy and policy framework for the circular economy transition in Toronto that is consistent with TransformTO and the City’s carbon budget carbon accountability mechanism.

9. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, until June 30, 2026, to negotiate and enter into new service agreements and amend and extend any existing service agreements with various Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) for the purpose of the City providing waste management and related services for waste recovery materials regulated under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, as amended, such as hazardous and special products, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, tires, and any new waste recovery material introduced through regulation, with the total term of each new service agreement and each extension of an existing service agreement not exceed five (5) years and on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

10. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. conduct public and stakeholder outreach regarding long-term residual waste planning activities in advance of any legislated consultation process;

b. continue advocacy efforts directed towards the non-profit and for-profit sectors on behalf of the City to encourage their alignment and work towards a circular economy transition that delivers a more resilient, inclusive, green, and prosperous future for Toronto residents and businesses;

c. continue to advocate on behalf of the City to the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and to industry associations and to other stakeholders, on all aspects of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy; and

d. continue on behalf of the City to participate - where appropriate, permissible, and feasible - as a member of multi-stakeholder organizations involved in efforts that advocate for the goals and principles in the Long Term Waste Management Strategy, including without limitation as a voting member of such organizations.

11. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to City Council, through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee prior to negotiating any agreements with energy from waste facilities, with the following:

a. The facility's location, age, and technology used;

b. Its environmental compliance approvals for waste and for air, including reporting requirements;

c. Details of its environmental compliance history and status, including five-year compliance statistics, ash analysis and most recent inspection report;

d. Emission data for the last five years from all monitors (required and voluntary);

e. Comparison of the facility’s actual and permitted air emissions to top international emission standards that are protective of human health (European Union emission standards or World Health Organization recommended standards);

f. Details of how any resulting ash is disposed of and monitored;

g. Scope 1, 2 and (if available) 3 greenhouse gas analysis, including all related transport and processing (e.g. trucking ash to landfill); and

h. The results of public consultation on the use of energy from waste facilities.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Directed the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to revise the Residual Waste Management Work Plan, as presented in Attachment 1 (Residual Waste Management Work Plan) to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, by removing any authority to negotiate Energy from Waste contracts, and add community consultation on Energy from Waste, and to report directly to the June 14, 15 and 16, 2023 meeting of City Council with a revised Attachment 1 (Residual Waste Management Work Plan).

Landfill space in the province of Ontario, and at the City of Toronto's Green Lane Landfill, is expected to reach capacity by approximately 2034/2035.

While the City has a number of successful waste reduction and diversion programs in place to support the Long Term Waste Management Strategy's¹ aspirational goals of zero-waste and moving towards a circular economy, long-term solutions for the disposal of residual waste (e.g. garbage) beyond the lifespan of Green Lane Landfill are still required.

It's critical that the City continue planning for the future long-term disposal of Toronto's garbage as building new waste disposal infrastructure can take more than 10 years to complete given the estimated planning, regulatory, and construction timeframes, and recent Government of Ontario amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act make the process for establishing new landfills more challenging by requiring applicants to obtain the local, and in some cases, adjacent municipal support.

As part of this work, Solid Waste Management Services recently completed two technical studies that explored options to manage the City's residual waste including a Mixed Waste Processing Study and a Residual Waste Disposal Study. This report summarizes the key findings from those studies and proposes a Residual Waste Management Work Plan outlining short- and medium-term actions that the City can initiate to extend the lifespan of Green Lane Landfill as well as strategic long-term planning activities to manage the City's residual waste.

¹ Long-Term Waste Management Strategy, link: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/overview/

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and / or designate, to negotiate and enter into any agreements, amendments of existing agreements, or acknowledgements - including on the basis of a non-competitive procurement under Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing - necessary to investigate, evaluate, produce, manage, distribute, use and sell hydrogen and other renewable energies and associated environmental attributes on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and / or designate, to investigate and accept external funding from all levels of government and organizations, for Solid Waste Management activities including but not limited to renewable energies and landfill management and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council endorse Solid Waste Management Services to explore the feasibility and market value of hydrogen and other renewable energies that may be derived from the City's waste processing facilities.

Since 2015, Solid Waste Management Services has been working to explore opportunities to create renewable energy from the landfill gas and biogas produced at its organics processing facilities and existing and closed landfills. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the renewable natural gas project being implemented by Solid Waste Management Services at the City's Green Lane Landfill.

In 2016, City Council granted the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, delegated authority to enter into renewable natural gas Projects and agreements. Further to this authority, in 2019, City Council also granted the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services delegated authority to negotiate and enter into any new agreements necessary in connection with the efforts to produce, manage, market, distribute, use and sell renewable natural gas and other environmental attributes associated with renewable natural gas production.

This report is seeking authorities to also explore and develop potential hydrogen and other renewable energies that can be derived from landfill gas/biogas, and to apply for and accept funding for Solid Waste Management activities including but not limited to renewable energy projects and advancement of landfill gas management.

In 2020, Solid Waste Management Services initiated a study to investigate the most beneficial use of the landfill gas collected at Green Lane Landfill. Various technology solutions were evaluated against criteria that was co-developed with the three First Nations Communities in close proximity to the landfill and other key stakeholders.

The study recommended a phased approach with renewable natural gas as the cornerstone of the project, which will enable future add-ons such as hydrogen, and other renewable energies. Since concluding the study, Solid Waste Management Services has been negotiating the necessary agreements to implement an renewable natural gas Facility at Green Lane Landfill. This project has the potential to generate enough renewable natural gas to meet 50 per cent of the City's (Agencies and Boards excluded) annual natural gas needs and realize significant greenhouse gas emission reductions towards TransformTO Net Zero Goals.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the installation of the following bikeway projects on:

a. Bloor Street from Runnymede Road to Resurrection Road, uni-directional cycle tracks;

b. Gladstone Avenue from Dundas Street to Peel Avenue, contra-flow bike lane;

c. Gerrard Street from Parliament Street to Sumach Street, bi-directional cycle track;

d. Sumach Street from Wellesley Avenue to Gerrard Street, contra-flow bike lane;

e. Sackville Street from Wellesley Avenue to Gerrard Street, contra-flow bike lane;

f. Ontario Street from Carlton Street to Aberdeen Avenue, contra-flow bike lane;

g. Sheppard Avenue from Clairtrell Road to Leslie Avenue, uni-directional cycle tracks;

h. Superior Avenue from  Lake Shore Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, uni-directional cycle tracks;

i. Dundas Street from Hiltz Avenue to Alton Avenue, uni-directional cycle tracks; and

j. Dundas Street from Rhodes Avenue to Coxwell Avenue, uni-directional cycle tracks.

2. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2025, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified in Recommendation 1 above, the authority to implement changes and process and submit directly to Council any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules to City of Toronto Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 2 to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, such the by-laws submitted be made permanent on December 31, 2025.

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

4. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to install a new traffic signal at Dufferin Street and Peel Avenue.

5. City Council amend cycling, traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 886, Chapter 910 and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 3 - Technical Amendments to the report (May 19, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, for previously approved projects by City Council that have been enacted in phases aligned with the timing of implementation of the appropriate segments of the respective projects over 2022 to 2023 and by-law accuracy.

6. City Council authorize the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards or General Manager of Transportation Services to exempt curb lane café permit areas on Bloor Street West between Runnymede Road and Resurrection Road from the requirements of § 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and  § 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, during construction along Bloor Street West for the Complete Street Extension Project from August 7, 2023 to October 15, 2023, inclusive, but require any affected permit holder to do the following during that period:

a. install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk in accordance with the requirements of § 742-10.4 C(2).

The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near Term Implementation Plan, adopted by City Council in December 2021 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety. Through this report, Transportation Services is seeking authority for a number of bikeway projects that are proposed to be installed in the near term (2022-2024) for which design and consultation have been completed. New bikeways are proposed through the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension, Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections, Cabbagetown Cycling Connections, Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street and Superior Avenue projects.

This report seeks Council authority to install 8.6 centreline kilometres (km) of new bikeways on the following streets:

- Bloor Street West: Runnymede Road to Resurrection Road (cycle tracks, Ward 3 and 4)

- Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project (Ward 9) including:

- Gladstone Avenue: Dundas Street to Peel Avenue  (contra-flow bike lane)

- a new traffic signal at Dufferin Street and Peel Avenue

- Cabbagetown Cycling Connections project (Ward 13) including:

- Gerrard Street: Parliament Street to Sumach Street (bi-directional cycle track)

- Sumach Street: Wellesley Avenue to Gerrard Street (contra-flow bike lane)

- Sackville Street: Wellesley Avenue to Gerrard Street (contra-flow bike lane)

- Winchester Street: Parliament Street to Ontario Street (contra-flow bike lane)

- Ontario Street: Carlton Street to Aberdeen Avenue (contra-flow bike lane)

- Sheppard Avenue: Clairtrell Road to Leslie Avenue (cycle tracks, Ward 17)

- Superior Avenue: Lake Shore Boulevard and Stanley Avenue (cycle tracks, Ward 3)

Further, this report seeks Council authority to make by-law amendments associated with improvements to 0.10 centreline km of existing cycling infrastructure on the following sections of Dundas Street East as part of other capital works:

- Hiltz Avenue to Alton Avenue (bike lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 14)

- Rhodes Avenue to Coxwell Avenue (bike lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 14)

As part of this report, Transportation Services is proposing to improve and streamline the current reporting process for by-law amendment submissions associated with cycling infrastructure projects that have been approved by Council for implementation. Once projects are approved by Council, a streamlined process would involve delegation of authority to submit bills directly to Council for a discreet period of time after project implementation which would enable Transportation Services to be more nimble, and unlock the ability for staff to make minor adjustments to constructed conditions without delay and based on local Councillor and public feedback such as parking adjustments to improve sight-lines, adjustments or addition of accessible loading areas, and similar modifications.

The changes proposed as part of the projects identified above would improve safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, businesses, and residences. Pedestrian improvements have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible, including curb extensions and new sidewalk installations, and motor vehicle lane adjustments.

Finally, this report seeks to make minor housekeeping amendments to existing bikeways and their associated traffic and parking by-laws on the following streets:

- Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue (traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 9)

- Dundas Street and The Kingsway (traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 2)

- Havelock Street, Bartlett Avenue, Gladstone Avenue and Lindsey Avenue (bicycle and traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 9)

- Huntingwood Drive (traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 22)

A map of the bikeway projects proposed in this report is included as Attachment 1. 

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to amend the Construction and License Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Friends of High Park Zoo, a registered charity, to allow for the transfer of up to an additional $31,530 from the City of Toronto to the Friends of High Park Zoo, for completed electrical work in the llama and capybara building in High Park.

2. City Council authorize the transfer of up to an additional $31,530 to the Friends of High Park Zoo, from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2023 Council Approved  Capital Budget and 2024 - 2032 Capital Plan from the Capital Asset Management Program Special Facilities sub-project (account CPR126-49-03), in the Special Facilities project, for completed electrical rehabilitation of the llama and capybara building in High Park, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

The Friends of High Park Zoo (the Friends), a registered charity working in collaboration with the City of Toronto, undertook emergency electrical work in the new llama and capybara building in High Park to address deficiencies in time for the 2022-2023 winter season.

This report seeks City Council authority to amend the existing Construction Agreement with the Friends to allow for the transfer of funds as reimbursement for the emergency electrical work completed, as part of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's  Capital Asset Management Program.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the scope of work for three new planned tennis court complexes with lights in the South, East and North Districts, in the 2023 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2024 - 2032 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to include the development of new purpose built, stand-alone pickleball courts with lights:

a.  Facilities Master Plan - Tennis Court Pickleball Complex with Lights (1) South

b.  Facilities Master Plan - Tennis Court Pickleball Complex with Lights (1) East

c.  Facilities Master Plan - Tennis Court Pickleball Complex with Lights (1) North

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back, as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and 5-Year Review, on how the City is providing introductory pickleball opportunities through outreach, programming and access to affordable equipment in City parks and recreation facilities.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to establish a divisional stakeholder advisory group to guide policy and program-related decisions for pickleball in the City of Toronto, similar to the Toronto Tennis Liaison Committee, and to ensure an accessible mix of programs and permits for all ages.

Interest in pickleball, an indoor/outdoor paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, continues to grow. This report outlines the City's approach to accommodating this fast-growing sport, including a review of the demand, distribution and scheduling of pickleball courts in the City of Toronto parks and community recreation centres. The report also identifies future opportunities to support pickleball, including mechanisms to permit pickleball on underutilized flat surfaces in 2023.

In response to increasing demand, the City has expanded outdoor courts from one to 165 over the last five years. With the addition of more than 30 new outdoor courts (either shared with other sports or dedicated to pickleball), this total will reach nearly 200 by the end of 2023. Pickleball programming is now offered in more than 50 community recreation centres across Toronto.

This report also recommends amending the scope of work for three new tennis court complex projects in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023-2032 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan to include dedicated pickleball courts, located in North York, Scarborough and Toronto-East York. A purpose built dedicated pickleball court complex in Centennial Park has also been identified through the Centennial Park Master Plan, and will be delivered as part of the plan's implementation.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff continue to assess demand of this growing sport by measuring indoor attendance, tracking requests for new courts and evaluate under-used public tennis courts in areas with access to alternative tennis court locations for conversion to pickleball courts. Pickleball court lines will also continue to be painted onto outdoor hard surfaces based on demonstrated demand.

Starting in 2023, as part of the Facilities Master Plan Five Year Review, staff will review the need for further pickleball provision across Toronto.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the application to amend Chapter 694, Signs, General as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building (Acting), including: adding new regulations for the Woodbine Special Sign District, allowing for, and regulating first party electronic signs and first party signs displaying static copy or readograph copy signs, as well as third party electronic signs and third party signs displaying static copy to Schedule C, Special Sign District Regulations, to Chapter 694, as sections 7 and 8 of Schedule C,; amending the limits of the area-specific restrictions concerning Highway 427 and Highway 27 as contained in subsection 694-24(A) of Chapter 694 to exclude the premises municipally known as 555 Rexdale Boulevard; and, altering the sign district designation applicable to 555 Rexdale Boulevard from Employment (“E”) Sign District to Woodbine (“WB-SSD”) Special Sign District by amending Schedule A, Maps, to Chapter 694 by replacing the current Sign District Map Ward 2: Etobicoke North, with a map substantially similar to the map in Attachment 2 the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building (Acting).

City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 694, Signs, General, the "Sign By-law" is a harmonized, City-wide set of regulations governing signs which was adopted in 2010. The Sign By-law contains a process for any member of the public to apply to City Council to amend the Sign By-law to implement significant changes to the sign regulations for a specific property or area. Under the provisions of the Sign By-law, applications may be made requesting amendments to the Sign By-law to change the sign district designation for a specific premises or area.

In addition to the nine Sign Districts across the city, the Sign By-law currently contains seven “Special Sign Districts” which are areas of the city where the style, number, and/or type of signs are contributing factors to the character of that area. All premises in the city are designated as belonging to one of these sixteen sign districts or special sign district designations. Upon initially being adopted in 2010, the Sign By-law contained six Special Sign Districts. In response to new development and redevelopment in specific areas of the city, Council has since amended the Sign By-law to add the Entertainment District Special Sign District, amend the provisions of the Gardiner Gateway Special Sign District, as well as update the regulations to three of the other Special Sign Districts to reflect changes in the Sign By-law.

This report makes recommendations to City Council based on the review and analysis of an application from Kramer Designs Associates (the "Applicant") which requests the creation of a new Special Sign District. This request would change the sign designation for the premises municipally known as 555 Rexdale Boulevard as indicated in Schedule A of the Sign By-law from an Employment (“E”) Sign District to a new Woodbine  Special Sign District (“WB-SSD”).

555 Rexdale Boulevard currently contains the Woodbine Racetrack and Casino. The Applicant seeks to have City Council amend the Sign By-law as follows:

·  Create a Woodbine Special Sign District, which would contain unique regulations to allow for, and regulate, first party and third party signs displaying static and electronic sign copy;

·  Alter the sign district designation applicable to 555 Rexdale Boulevard from an Employment (“E”) Sign District to the Woodbine (“WB-SSD”) Special Sign District; and,

·   Modify the area-specific restrictions listed in 694-24A of the Sign By-law which prohibit third party signs from being displayed within 400 metres of Highway 427 and Highway 27.

This application qualifies for consideration by City Council as an amendment to the Sign By-law as it would alter the sign district designation of a premises, specifically 555 Rexdale Boulevard, as well as to amend Section 694-19 of Article III to add the Woodbine Special Sign District.

Toronto Building, in consultation with City Planning and Transportation Services, conducted a thorough review of the application and has concluded that based on the planned redevelopment at 555 Rexdale Boulevard, the creation of a Woodbine Special Sign District is the most efficient and effective way to meet the signage needs for the premises. For the reasons set out in this report, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building (Acting) ("CBO") supports the proposal to amend the Sign By-law, which will create and implement the Woodbine (“WB-SSD”) Special Sign District; and to change the sign district applicable to 555 Rexdale Boulevard.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1117 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report (May 12, 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 Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Council previously stated its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act on August 15, 2022. However, the designation by-law was not passed within the prescribed time frame of 120 days, as originally extended by the owner to April 18, 2023, and the Notice of the Intention to Designate the property was deemed to have been withdrawn in accordance with subsection 29(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

As there is no other restriction that applies to this property at this time, subsection 29(10) of the Ontario Heritage Act permits council to give a new notice of intention to designate the property in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The property is located on the south side of Queen Street West between Lisgar Street and Abell Street in the West Queen West neighbourhood, and contains Postal Station 'C', a two-storey building completed in 1903. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by the architecture branch of the federal Department of Public Works, with S.G. Curry acting as the local associate architect.

The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties (now the Heritage Register) on June 20, 1973 and is a landmark property within the proposed West Queen West Heritage Conservation District.

The property functioned as a post office for more than a century until Canada Post ceased operations at the site in 2020. The property was listed for sale on the private market and sold in late 2021.

The sale of the federally-owned building prompted many local community members to voice their concern for its survival. In July 2021, City Council adopted a member motion to request a halt to the proposed sale, and directed the City Manager to request that Canada Post work with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Director and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Arts Council, and members of the local community to examine and take measures to retain the building in public ownership for the purpose of establishing a cultural and arts hub for the neighbouring community and the City at large.

Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 1117 Queen Street West and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource.

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

The designation of this property is not subject to Section 29(1.2), as there are no open planning applications for the site, however, the Part IV designation must be in compliance with the province's amended O. Reg. 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, which came into effect as of January 1, 2023. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The property meets seven criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values.

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

At its meeting on May 23, 2023, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB6.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 10, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Council previously stated its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act on August 15, 2022. However, the designation by-law was not passed within the prescribed time frame of 120 days, as originally extended by the owner to April 18, 2023, and the Notice of the Intention to Designate the property was deemed to have been withdrawn in accordance with subsection 29(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

As there is no other restriction that applies to this property at this time, subsection 29(10) of the Ontario Heritage Act permits council to give a new notice of intention to designate the property in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The property is located on the south side of Queen Street West between Lisgar Street and Abell Street in the West Queen West neighbourhood, and contains Postal Station 'C', a two-storey building completed in 1903. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by the architecture branch of the federal Department of Public Works, with S.G. Curry acting as the local associate architect.

The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties (now the Heritage Register) on June 20, 1973 and is a landmark property within the proposed West Queen West Heritage Conservation District.

The property functioned as a post office for more than a century until Canada Post ceased operations at the site in 2020. The property was listed for sale on the private market and sold in late 2021.

The sale of the federally-owned building prompted many local community members to voice their concern for its survival. In July 2021, City Council adopted a member motion to request a halt to the proposed sale, and directed the City Manager to request that Canada Post work with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Director and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Arts Council, and members of the local community to examine and take measures to retain the building in public ownership for the purpose of establishing a cultural and arts hub for the neighbouring community and the City at large.

Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 1117 Queen Street West and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource.

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

The designation of this property is not subject to Section 29(1.2), as there are no open planning applications for the site, however, the Part IV designation must be in compliance with the province's amended O. Reg. 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, which came into effect as of January 1, 2023. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The property meets seven criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values.

A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1123 Leslie Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1123 Leslie Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report (May 12, 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 Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1123 Leslie Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.

The property at 1123 Leslie Street, originally known as the Canadian headquarters of the William Wrigley Jr. Company, is located on the east side of Leslie Street opposite Wilket Creek Park between Eglinton Avenue East and Overland Drive. Constructed for the William Wrigley Jr. Company in 1962, the building housed their offices and manufacturing plant until the factory closed in March 2016.

The property is associated with the William Wrigley Jr. gum company, established in Chicago in 1891. Wrigley would become the largest gum manufacturer in the world and opened its first Canadian branch in Toronto on Carlaw Avenue in 1911. In 1963, requiring more room to expand and modernize its operations, the company moved from Carlaw Avenue to their new office and plant at 1123 Leslie Street.[1]  

The property contains a two-storey office building and adjoining rear single-storey industrial factory, set back to the east along Leslie Street. The building complex was designed by Gordon S. Adamson and Associates. It is an example of the characteristic Don Mills clean industrial facility designed in a Late Modern style and located in a landscaped setting, accessed by a curvilinear street, which represents the principles set out by the lead planner, Macklin Hancock. The property is a notable example of Post-War suburban planning based on Garden City principles. Subsequent additions were constructed between 2002 and 2007.

Staff have determined that the property meets two or more of the nine criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act relating to design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values.

A Site Plan Control application for the subject property at 1123 Leslie Street was submitted on September 21, 2021. The application proposes the redevelopment of the property for an athletic club. The office structure is proposed to be retained in situ and most of the original factory structure is proposed to be demolished and replaced with a series of one- to six-storey building volumes and an at-grade outdoor amenity courtyard. The Site Plan Control Application is still under review.

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and is considered when determining the conservation of a heritage property. An HIA completed by ERA and dated September 20, 2021, was submitted to support the application. A revised HIA (prepared by ERA), dated November 11, 2022, was also submitted.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

[1] Carlaw Avenue: The Wrigley Building – Leslieville Historical Society (leslievillehistory.com)

At its meeting on May 23, 2023, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB6.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 5, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1123 Leslie Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.

The property at 1123 Leslie Street, originally known as the Canadian headquarters of the William Wrigley Jr. Company, is located on the east side of Leslie Street opposite Wilket Creek Park between Eglinton Avenue East and Overland Drive. Constructed for the William Wrigley Jr. Company in 1962, the building housed their offices and manufacturing plant until the factory closed in March 2016.

The property is associated with the William Wrigley Jr. gum company, established in Chicago in 1891. Wrigley would become the largest gum manufacturer in the world and opened its first Canadian branch in Toronto on Carlaw Avenue in 1911. In 1963, requiring more room to expand and modernize its operations, the company moved from Carlaw Avenue to their new office and plant at 1123 Leslie Street.[1]  

The property contains a two-storey office building and adjoining rear single-storey industrial factory, set back to the east along Leslie Street. The building complex was designed by Gordon S. Adamson and Associates. It is an example of the characteristic Don Mills clean industrial facility designed in a Late Modern style and located in a landscaped setting, accessed by a curvilinear street, which represents the principles set out by the lead planner, Macklin Hancock. The property is a notable example of Post-War suburban planning based on Garden City principles. Subsequent additions were constructed between 2002 and 2007.

Staff have determined that the property meets two or more of the nine criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act relating to design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values.

A Site Plan Control application for the subject property at 1123 Leslie Street was submitted on September 21, 2021. The application proposes the redevelopment of the property for an athletic club. The office structure is proposed to be retained in situ and most of the original factory structure is proposed to be demolished and replaced with a series of one- to six-storey building volumes and an at-grade outdoor amenity courtyard.

A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and is considered when determining the conservation of a heritage property. An Heritage Impact Assessment completed by ERA and dated September 20, 2021, was submitted to support the application. A revised Heritage Impact Assessment (prepared by ERA), dated November 11, 2022, was also submitted.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1871 Weston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1871 Weston Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 12, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with the following amedments to the list of heritage attributes:

a. remove the raised sanctuary at the east end; and
b. remove the wooden pews.

2.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1879-1885 Weston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1879-1885 Weston Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 12, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the two properties at 1871 and 1879-1885 Weston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their design, associative and contextual cultural heritage values.

Located at the southeast corner of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West, 1871 Weston Road contains a 1947 solid masonry church structure in the Modern Gothic style fronting onto Weston Road and designed by the notable Toronto architect, Francis Bruce Brown for the Weston Park Baptist Church congregation. The Weston Park Baptist Church have been worshipping and serving the Weston community at this location for over 115 years.

1879-1885 Weston Road contains a modernist style one-storey banking building constructed in 1962 to the designs of the multiple award-winning architectural firm of Page & Steele. The former Bank of Nova Scotia Weston Branch operated at this location from 1910 to 2016.

On November 4, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit construction of two mixed-use residential towers above a shared 3-storey base. The base would contain commercial, place of worship, and community uses. A revised submission, including a new Site Plan application received on December 22, 2022, proposes two mixed-use buildings, 28 and 38 storeys in height (approximately 105 metres and 135 metres in height including the mechanical penthouses) with a total of 538 residential units, four levels of below grade parking connected by a shared three-storey base. The existing former bank building located at 1879-1885 Weston Road would be retained and integrated in the base and the existing church building at 1871 Weston Road is proposed to be relocated to the southeast corner of the site. The church's later additions would be replaced with new two-storey additions and repurposed to contain retail uses. The Zoning By-law Amendment application and the Site Plan application are still under review.

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties. An HIA completed by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 21, 2022, was submitted to support the application and is currently under review. A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) for each of the two properties was also submitted and dated October 27, 2021.

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

On December 9, 2021, the property owners submitted a waiver in conjunction with their development application opting to waive the 90-day timeline established under Bill 108.

On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act amended Bill 108 prescribed event requirements under Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act to create additional municipal requirements. Bill 23 came into effect on January 1, 2023.

The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to Bill 23 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act coming into force, however, the Part IV designation must be in compliance with the province's amended O. Reg. 9/06. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest and a property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The properties at 1871 and 1885 Weston Road each meet four criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

At its meeting on May 23, 2023 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB6.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 4, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the two properties at 1871 and 1879-1885 Weston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their design, associative and contextual cultural heritage values.

Located at the southeast corner of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West, 1871 Weston Road contains a 1947 solid masonry church structure in the Modern Gothic style fronting onto Weston Road and designed by the notable Toronto architect, Francis Bruce Brown for the Weston Park Baptist Church congregation. The Weston Park Baptist Church have been worshipping and serving the Weston community at this location for over 115 years.

1879-1885 Weston Road contains a modernist style one-storey banking building constructed in 1962 to the designs of the multiple award-winning architectural firm of Page & Steele. The former Bank of Nova Scotia Weston Branch operated at this location from 1910 to 2016.

On November 4, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit construction of two mixed-use residential towers above a shared 3-storey base. The base would contain commercial, place of worship, and community uses. A revised submission, including a new Site Plan application received on December 22, 2022, proposes two mixed-use buildings, 28 and 38 storeys in height (approximately 105 metres and 135 metres in height including the mechanical penthouses) with a total of 538 residential units, four levels of below grade parking connected by a shared three-storey base. The existing former bank building located at 1879-1885 Weston Road would be retained and integrated in the base and the existing church building at 1871 Weston Road is proposed to be relocated to the southeast corner of the site. The church's later additions would be replaced with new two-storey additions and repurposed to contain retail uses.

A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties. An HIA completed by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 21, 2022, was submitted to support the application and is currently under review. A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for each of the two properties was also submitted and dated October 27, 2021.

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

On December 9, 2021, the property owners submitted a waiver in conjunction with their development application opting to waive the 90-day timeline established under Bill 108.

On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act amended Bill 108 prescribed event requirements under Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act to create additional municipal requirements. Bill 23 came into effect on January 1, 2023.

The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to Bill 23 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act coming into force, however, the Part IV designation must be in compliance with the province's amended O. Reg. 9/06. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest and a property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The properties at 1871 and 1885 Weston Road each meet four criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 644 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning report, with the following amendment:

a. remove Site and Area Specific Policy 838 for the lands municipally known in 2022 as 65 and 87 Heward Avenue in Section C) and Section D).

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Official Plan Amendment 644 under Section 26 of the Planning Act, as amended by Recommendation 1 above.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment 644 as may be required, as amended by Recommendation 1 above.

4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Official Plan Amendment 644 conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act, as amended by Recommendation 1 above.

5. City Council request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing review OPA 644 under the current Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020, as amended by Recommendation 1 above.

6. City Council confirm the important role that areas of influence play in protecting the City’s finite Employment Areas, including the lands around the Ontario Food Terminal, which has a zone of influence within which there could be a potential for adverse effects (noise, odour, vibration, air quality, and others).

The Planning and Housing Committee:

1. Directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  to report to the July 5, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on Conversion Request 127 in Attachment 2 to the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning respecting the lands known in 2022 as 65 and 87 Heward Avenue, and that no further notice of special public meeting is required.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a special statutory public meeting on June 1, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

In 2022, Toronto’s Employment Areas are home to over 21,600 establishments employing over 390,000 people (27% of all jobs in the city). Businesses within our Employment Areas create about 27% of the City’s estimated 2021 GDP of $195.7 billion and contribute about 12% of all property taxes paid in the City (municipal and education taxes). This report also highlights the social and economic role that Employment Areas play in the health and growth of the city, given the role that they play in supporting Toronto’s diverse economic base and providing jobs with living wages for Toronto’s diverse labour pool.

This report provides a fulsome overview of the planning context for Employment Area policies, recent decisions impacting Employment Areas and provides the second in a series of Final Reports on 45 conversion requests. A third Final Report is targeted for the July 2023 Planning and Housing and Council meetings. All reports fall under the City’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) and recommend Official Plan amendments under Section 26 of the Planning Act, where the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority. The Minister’s decisions are not subject to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal unless the Minister refers all or part of the amendments to the Tribunal.

Council authorized the commencement of the MCR and Growth Plan Conformity Exercise known as "Our Plan Toronto", on August 4, 2020. As part of the MCR, the City Planning received approximately 150 requests to convert lands designated Core Employment Areas or General Employment Areas in the Official Plan for non-employment uses, including some of which were City-initiated. 

The Minister has been reviewing OPA 591 since August 9, 2022. The Minister suspended the 120-day time period to make a decision on the Council-adopted 30+ conversion requests. To date, the City has not received a decision on OPA 591.

This Final Report recommends Council retain most of the lands subject to these 45 conversion requests listed in Attachment 2 of this report as either Core Employment Areas or General Employment Areas. Staff recommended Employment Area conversions in this report are captured through draft Official Plan Amendment 644 listed as Attachment 1 to this report.

This report is to be considered at a Special Public Meeting under Section 26 of the Planning Act regarding the City's phased Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council express its concern to the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the general direction taken in the proposed Provincial Planning Statement as it represents fundamental changes in how growth planning is carried out in the province and by the City of Toronto.

2. City Council support in principle the provisions in the proposed Provincial Planning Statement that encourage the supply of housing, notwithstanding, that references to "Affordable Housing" and "Housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households" have not been carried over.

3. City Council request the Province through ERO 019-6813 and outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, to:

a. maintain all policy references to “residential intensification” and “redevelopment” in the current Provincial Policy Statement to provide clarity that where sufficient land and servicing exists to accommodate forecast population through infill, the need for greenfield development is diminished.

b. require that large and fast-growing municipalities accommodate a minimum of 50 percent of all residential development within their existing settlement area and that new settlement areas or settlement area expansion lands are planned for a minimum density target of 50 residents and jobs per gross hectare.

c. maintain the density targets of Urban Growth Centres (Growth Plan 2.2.3.2) and policies that directed how Urban Growth Centres will be planned (Growth Plan 2.2.3.1).

d. provide flexibility for municipalities to identify additional higher order transit corridors that deviate from the definition of "higher order transit" in the proposed Provincial Planning Statement.

e. maintain the Growth Plan policies (2.2.4.8 – 2.2.4.10) that support the development of complete communities with a compact built form and affordable housing within MTSAs, on lands adjacent to MTSAs, and along transit corridors.

f. include reference to affordable housing in Provincial Planning Statement Policy 2.4.2.6 given provincial direction to include affordable housing in Protected Major Transit Station Areas through inclusionary zoning.

g. maintain that municipalities may identify a settlement area or allow the expansion of a settlement area boundary only at the time of a 5-year official plan update and only where it has been demonstrated that certain conditions have been met (Provincial Policy Statement 1.1.3.8).

h. lead a provincial-municipal process with large and fast-growing municipalities for the periodic preparation of regional population and employment forecasts. Enable municipalities to continue to be able to adopt higher forecasts.

i. direct municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to continue using population and employment forecasts of Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan for managing growth to 2051 and ensuring “at least 25 year” supply of land.

j. maintain the current definitions of “affordable” housing and 'low and moderate-income households" OR provide explicit direction for municipalities to set their own definition.

k. maintain the requirement for municipalities to establish targets for housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households (Provincial Policy Statement 1.4.3(a)) and for affordable ownership and affordable rental housing (Growth Plan 2.2.6.1(a)(ii))

l. maintain Growth Plan policy 2.2.6.3 that provides direction to municipalities to use available tools to require that multi-unit residential developments incorporate a mix of unit types to accommodate a diverse range of households sizes and incomes.

m. revise the definition of “housing options” to include consideration for affordable housing, tenure, and unit types to accommodate a range of household sizes.

n. amend proposed policy 2.2.1.b.2, related to the conversion of existing commercial and institutional buildings for residential uses, to include a requirement to maintain or replace employment space within the redevelopment or within an off-site location.

o. enact a Regulation to permit the use of zoning with conditions, pursuant to Section 113 of the City of Toronto Act 2006, that would enable a municipality to secure replacement employment space as part of redevelopments proposing to convert existing commercial and institutional space.

p. enact a Regulation to permit the use of conditional zoning, pursuant to Section 113 of the City of Toronto Act 2006, that would enable the City to require and secure employment space to be provided prior to, or concurrent with any non-employment uses, including residential.

q. revise the Employment Area definition to explicitly include film production, cluster of office uses, stand-alone convenience retail and services to serve businesses and workers within Employment Areas, and enable municipalities to define components of Employment Areas to serve local economies.

r. maintain the current timeframe for when a conversion of employment lands can be considered: only when municipalities are undertaking their 5-year Official Plan review, absent the Municipal Comprehensive Review concept.

s. strengthen land use policy protections for all Employment Areas across the Province to ensure that these lands support the economy and are viable over the long-term.

t. require that municipalities determine that sensitive land uses proposed near manufacturing, warehousing and other major facilities are compatible or can be made compatible prior to permitting a sensitive land use.

u. retain the existing Growth Plan policy (2.2.5.8) which requires that the development of sensitive land uses, major retail and major office will avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, minimize and mitigate adverse impacts on industrial, manufacturing or other major facilities.

v. maintain the current Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan policies that explicitly support energy efficiency, increased vegetation, and improved air quality.

w. maintain and expand the geographic scope of the current Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan policies related to natural heritage protection, climate action, intensification, and greenhouse-gas reduction.

x. expand the geographic scope of the Growth Plan's protections for natural heritage systems (4.2.2), water resource systems and watershed planning (4.2.1), and stormwater management (3.2.7) to the entire Province.

y. maintain the Growth Plan's provincially identified Agricultural System.

z. Maintain Growth Plan policy 4.2.8.1 requiring municipalities to develop and implement official plan policies and other strategies related to conserving mineral aggregate resources.

aa. change the definition of "waste management system" to consider the waste hierarchy and is inclusive of and prioritizes resource recovery and environmental outcomes consistent with the Province’s circular economy ambitions.

bb. align the Waste Management policies with the language of the Waste Free Ontario Act and Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) and provide guidance on how municipalities are to interpret the Waste Management policies in the Provincial Planning Statement alongside the RRCEA.

cc. include policy direction that requires municipalities to coordinate and plan for appropriate and adequate shared waste management infrastructure.

dd. include policy direction that ensures the provision of lands for integrated waste management, including recycling and processing facilities, and residual disposal/management.

ee. maintain and expand the geographic scope of Growth Plan policy 4.2.1.4 that requires a sub-watershed plan for large-scale development in greenfield areas.

ff. maintain policy references to "key hydrologic features, key hydrologic areas and their functions", from the current Provincial Policy Statement (2.2.1(e)) and expand the geographic scope of Growth Plan policy 4.2.1.2.

gg. include direction in the proposed Provincial Planning Statement that planning authorities shall protect, improve, or restore the quality and quantity of water.

hh. recognize and promote green infrastructure's role in water and stormwater systems.

ii. maintain all transportation related policies in the current Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan that support reducing vehicle trips.

jj. include language regarding planning for a transportation system in way that accounts for factors such as equity, cost, air quality, winter maintenance and resiliency.

kk. modify policies concerning the protection of heritage properties to say, “protected heritage property shall be conserved”, recognizing that the definition of “protected heritage property” includes more than lands with built heritage resources or cultural heritage landscapes.

ll. maintain the existing Land Needs Assessment methodology as Provincial guidance to the large and fast-growing municipalities for assessing land needs as a complement to the Provincial Projections Methodology Guideline available to other municipalities.

mm. include as part of the transition regulation that all planning matters (Official Plan Amendments or Zoning By-law Amendments) that predate the in-effect date of the new Provincial Planning Statement be transitioned under the existing planning framework. These include planning matters that are: (1) deemed complete and in process/under review; (2) city-initiated process underway or nearing completion, or (3) Council-adopted but is under appeal or appeal period nearing.

nn. continue to transition Official Plan Amendment 231 as a matter in process that was approved under the Growth Plan, 2006.

oo. acknowledge the importance of and requirement for undertaking integrated planning across the Province.

pp. provide guidance on expectations with respect to municipal engagement with Indigenous communities on land use planning matters that identify best practices.

qq. clarify the scope of a municipality's obligation to identify potential impacts of decisions on the exercise of Aboriginal or treaty rights and how the Province's role in addressing asserted Aboriginal or treaty rights will be integrated in the municipal decision-making process.

rr. add a new policy that enables municipalities to put in place local policies that address the changing nature of office space and needs to reflect the local context.

4. City Council confirm that film production will continue to be considered a form of manufacturing for the purposes of land use planning and interpretation of official plan policies and zoning standards.

5. City Council forward Attachment 2 to the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade from the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries related to the impacts the proposed Provincial Planning Statement has on the City’s film production Industry.

6. City Council forward a copy of the report (May 17, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the Leader of the Official Opposition, all Ontario MPPs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities for their information and consideration.

7. City Council request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing undertake dedicated consultation with affected industry stakeholders on any changes to policies related to the protection of employment lands in advance of proceeding with the proposed Provincial Planning Statement.

The policy led planning system under which municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Area have operated since 2006 has experienced numerous changes over the last 5 years requiring the City to continuously review, examine and adapt our planning policies and practices. On April 6, 2023 as part of Bill 97, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced a draft Provincial Planning Statement that is intended to replace the current Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Some policies of the Growth Plan are intended to be incorporated into the new Provincial Planning Statement and the Growth Plan is proposed to be repealed.

The proposed repeal of the Growth Plan now treats the region generally the same as any other part of the Province despite it being home to 70% of Ontarians. While some Growth Plan policies are found in the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, virtually all the foundational ones have been eliminated and the overall policy intent of establishing a regional plan to lay out and coordinate planning, resource and infrastructure management efforts has been abandoned. Absent a comprehensive and coordinated regional growth management framework, potential unintended consequences may include, loss of agricultural land and associated worsening food insecurity, degradation of the natural heritage system and it's ability to mitigate the impacts of climate change, impacts on water quality, uncoordinated infrastructure planning that increases costs for local and regional governments, uncoordinated and unsustainable development patterns that encourage car dependency, and the loss and removal of employment lands needed to support a diverse economic base.

The direction for regional planning implied in the draft Provincial Planning Statement represents a seminal change in the land use planning system in the GGH that together with recent and potential future governance changes pose risks to the widely recognized benefits of coordinated and integrated land use, resource and infrastructure planning and calls into question progress toward widely understood and desirable outcomes around climate adaptation, inclusion, economic and financial stability over the next decades. Growing imperatives around housing supply and paying for infrastructure should spark an evolution in regional planning through a focussed collaborative process around making the Growth Plan work better, without jettisoning its fundamental goals around limiting sprawl and long-term land use predictability.

The Province has provided stakeholders 60 days to review the proposed document and comments are due no later than June 5, 2023. Staff will submit the recommendations from Planning and Housing Committee to the provincial ERO posting and will submit additional comments received at City Council's meeting on June 14-16, 2023 as supplementary information to the recommendations contained in this report.

This report outlines staff comments on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement as itemized in Attachment 1. The recommendations contained in this report address concerns raised by City staff intended to inform the Ministry of the City's comments and suggested revisions to the proposed Provincial Planning Statement. Staff from City Planning, Engineering & Construction Services, Economic Development & Culture, the Housing Secretariat, Toronto Water, Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Corporate Finance and Legal Services reviewed and provided comments organized in the following six themes:

1. Regional Planning;

2. Housing;

3. Employment Lands Planning;

4. Environment;

5. Infrastructure; and

6. Implementation

The Etobicoke York Community council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 4500 Jane Street substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 13 to the report (April 26, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 4500 Jane Street, substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 14 to the report (April 26, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

3. City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement or undertaking pursuant to Section 3.2.1.5 of the Official Plan to secure the following matters as a legal convenience to support development as follows:

a. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the existing 164 units at 4500 Jane Street as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion to condominium ownership or from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

b. The owner shall undertake improvements, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants to the existing rental building at 4500 Jane Street, as follows:

1. Access to new outdoor amenities and ground floor indoor amenities in the proposed new buildings for tenants of the existing rental apartment building;

2. Plumbing, boiler, and mechanical upgrades, including replacement of galvanized risers to copper risers; and

3. Parking garage and exterior asphalt upgrades, including pavement rehabilitation and garage roof repair.

4. Prior to Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Control approval for the development, City Council require the owner to submit a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 15, 2023, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York By-law 7625 for the lands at 4500 Jane Street. The proposed zoning would permit two six-storey mid-rise buildings fronting onto Gosford Boulevard and retain the existing 14-storey rental apartment building.

The proposal is a positive example of compatible and sensitive infill development in Apartment Neighbourhoods. At the ground level the proposed building is well articulated and massed along Gosford Boulevard. Generous setbacks allow for a double row of trees on Gosford Boulevard and Milo Park Gate, offering a greener setting for existing and future residents. The recommended building heights of 20 metres respond to the right-of-way width of Gosford Boulevard and is reflective of a mid-rise built form typology that has appropriate regard for the Avenues and Mid-rise Buildings Study and Performance Standards ("Mid-rise Guidelines"). The infill development proposal also offers improvements to the existing apartment building and site conditions. These improvements will help to extend the life of the existing rental apartment building, promote environmental sustainability, and contribute to a high quality urban environment and residential amenities.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council grants authority to enter into the permanent easement agreement with Cloverdale for the airspace surrounding the existing Cloverdale Bridge over The East Mall, as shown on the Reference Plan in Appendix A and substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix B, to the report (April 27, 2023) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services and on such further terms as may be acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to obtain the City Council's approval to grant a permanent easement to Cloverdale Mall Inc. (Cloverdale) for the airspace surrounding an existing bridge (Bridge) owned by Cloverdale, over The East Mall. To date, Cloverdale does not have a registered easement over this airspace but the decision of the Honourable Justice Susan Vella on July 27, 2021 in Cloverdale Mall Inc. v. City of Toronto, 2021 ONSC 5235, Court File No. CV-20-00636972 (the "Court Decision") confirmed that Cloverdale enjoys an implied easement of necessity over the airspace surrounding the bridge. This report is required to authorize the registration of an easement, on terms negotiated between Cloverdale and the City and acceptable to the City Solicitor, to give effect to the Court Decision.

The location and boundaries of the proposed easement in favour of Cloverdale are shown in Appendix A and substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix B.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council find that the request to propose a three-storey addition to an existing three-storey mausoleum contemplated in File Number 21 222665 NNY 06 SA, at the Westminster Cemetery located at 5830 Bathurst Street is in the public interest and approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11.

2. City Council direct that the City Clerk publish notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

3. City Council direct that the City Clerk provide notice of Council's decision in Recommendation 1 to the Registrar and to the applicant under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, together with supporting materials, including a copy of the Report of the Director, Community Planning, North York, dated April 21, 2023.

The applicant proposes to construct a three-storey addition to the existing three-storey mausoleum at the Westminster Cemetery. The application also proposes 6 parking spaces, including 1 accessible parking space.

The proposed addition to the existing mausoleum is part of a seven-phase Master Plan that envisions the development of six new mausoleums and a new administration and funeral visitation centre. The Master Plan would also see the extension of the private road network and parking facilities to serve the new buildings south and east of the subject site. Connections for pedestrians and cyclists are planned throughout the site with access to the City-owned trail east of the site and Finch Corridor Recreational Trail to the south. This proposal is Phase 4 of the Master Plan.

The application requires City Council consideration under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and is subject to site plan approval under the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Matters related to the establishment, alteration and expansion of cemeteries, burial sites and crematoriums are addressed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act and Ontario Regulation 30/11 (the "Regulation"). The Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act requires the registrar's consent together with the approval of the local municipality for a proposal to establish, alter, or increase the capacity of a cemetery. The applicant is required to obtain the City's approval, prior to requesting approval from the registrar. The Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act also specifies that a local municipality that receives such a request shall grant the approval if, in the municipality's opinion, it is in the public interest.

Council's approval is not an approval under the Planning Act or City of Toronto Act, but rather the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act.

City of Toronto By-law 580-2009 does not delegate to the Chief Planner the authority to make findings of public interest on behalf of the municipality under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. Therefore, the determination and approval must be made by City Council.

The proposal is also subject to Site Plan Control and is under review by City Planning.  Approval of this application will be granted separately.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 as amended by site specific By-law 393‑2023(OLT), to remove the holding symbol (H) with respect to the lands municipally known in the year 2022 as 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road and 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (April 21, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North 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.

This application proposes to lift the Holding symbol (H) for the site at 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road and 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West and subject to site specific Zoning By-law 393‑2023(OLT).  This by-law permits a 9 storey mixed use building, containing 170 residential units at 128, 130 and 132 Gorman Park Road & 795, 797, 799 Sheppard Avenue West subject to a Holding provision.

The Holding provision of Zoning by-law 393‑2023(OLT) requires that prior to lifting the Holding symbol (H) an acceptable sanitary system solution has been constructed and is operational as determined by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 

Engineering and Construction Services have reviewed the submitted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, prepared by Condeland Engineering, sealed and dated April 18, 2022, the Servicing Report Groundwater Summary form also sealed and dated April 18, 2022 and the associated letter from the mechanical engineer dated August 23, 2021 confirming the peak groundwater pumping rate. Staff have reviewed the submitted materials and Development Engineering supports the lifting of the Holding provision from this site.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend site specific Zoning By-law 393‑2023(OLT) to lift the Holding symbol (H).

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 774, 776, 778, 780 and 782 Marlee 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;

1. 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 May 31, 2022, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing 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 Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of 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. make 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 of Engineering and Construction Services;

e. 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 & Construction Services for Work on the City's Right-of-Way;

f. provide 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;

g. the owner has submitted a Housing Issues Report and 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;

h. 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;

i. 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; and

j.  the owner 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 General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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

North York Community Council:

1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Clerk, to require the applicant to include a notice to the City Planning Development Sign at 774, 776, 778, 780 and 782 Marlee Avenue to indicate that the application has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal and include the contact information for the Tribunal.

On December 23, 2021, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 12 storey (40.7 metres  including mechanical penthouse) residential building with 301 residential units. The application was deemed complete on February 11, 2022.

On October 18, 2022, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act.  The first Case Management Conference was held on February 10, 2023.

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

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 586 Eglinton Avenue East.

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

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

b. the owner has submitted a Methane Gas Investigation Report acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and that such matters arising from such study be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services if required;

c. 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;

d. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

e. 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; and

f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 30, 2022, 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 of Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to municipal infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / 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.

4. 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 this report.

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

On September 29, 2021, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to permit a 32-storey (108 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) building with 249 dwelling units, 651 square metres of at-grade retail uses, and 4,021 square metres of office uses. The Zoning By-law Amendment application was deemed complete on December 9, 2021.  A site plan control application was also submitted on November 12, 2021 and deemed complete on November 17, 2021.

On November 30, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the respective 90-day and 30-day time frames in the Planning Act. A first case management conference took place on April 13, 2023, and a seven day hearing on the Zoning By-law amendment appeal has been scheduled to commence on April 2, 2024. A second case management conference has been scheduled for June 26, 2023, at which time it is anticipated that a Procedural Order with Issues List will be finalized. It is anticipated that the hearing will address the appeal on the Zoning By-law application. The appeal regarding the Site Plan application will be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal.

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

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2500 Don Mills Road and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order 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. A Holding provision is included in the implementing zoning by-law to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed and the applicant joins the block's draft plan of subdivision application currently underway (21 211396 NNY 17 SB) to coordinate with the abutting landowners in the implementation of the block's servicing and transportation network, public park and the required public conveyance to city standards to support the proposal;

3. 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 657 square metres of unencumbered on-site parkland in the northwest 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.

4. 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 (PFR). 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.

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

On April 19, 2022, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted to permit 30 (96.06 metres) and 39-storey (123 metres) mixed-use buildings containing a total of 823 residential units.  The proposed development would include 50,082 square metres of residential gross floor area and 982 square metres of at-grade commercial gross floor area.
 

On February 6, 2023, the Applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in their current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 5051-5061 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 amendment 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 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;

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; and

d. in the event the updated servicing reports referred to in 2.c identify necessary upgrades to the servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into financially secured agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements all to be completed at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of  the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services or alternatively, a holding provision may be required in the implementing zoning by-law, to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed.

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

On December 14, 2020, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 42 storey (135 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with non-residential uses on the first 6 storeys, and residential uses above with a total of 350 units. On October 26, 2022 a revised application was submitted proposing a 39 storey (126 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with non-residential uses on the first two storeys, and residential uses above with a total of 365 units.

On January 18, 2023, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on April 14, 2023. A Second Case Management Conference is scheduled to be held on July 4, 2023.

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

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north.

2. City Council prohibit standing from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north.

3. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Avenue Road, between Brooke Avenue and a point 25 metres north.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Avenue Road, between Brooke Avenue and a point 47 metres north.

5. City Council authorize a parking machine regulation to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at the rate of $3.00 per hour, on the west side of Avenue Road, between a point 25 metres north of Brooke Avenue and a point 22 metres further north.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing parking machine regulations and introduce a short-term parking area on the west side of Avenue Road, north of Brooke Avenue. The proposed parking amendments will reduce the operating hours of existing Pay-and-Display parking regulations and provide three short-term parking spaces during the weekday morning and evening periods.

These changes will enable pick-up/drop-off activity for a daycare centre at 1920 Avenue Road. The spaces are not dedicated to the daycare and are available for anyone with short-term parking needs.

North York Community Council recommend that:

1. City Council include the property located at 817 Mount Pleasant Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council include 817 Mount Pleasant Road on the

City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest.

The subject property, St. Peter's Estonian Lutheran Church, recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and the property meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

The subject property includes a Mid-Century Modernist style church designed and completed in 1955 by Estonian-Canadian architect Michael Bach which as a place of worship has significant historical and associative connections to the Estonian-Canadian community.

In 2018, the Midtown in Focus Study Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment identified 817 Mount Pleasant Avenue as having potential cultural heritage value. The Yonge-Eglinton Official Plan Amendment (OPA 405) identifies the property on Map 21-10.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

At its meeting on April 24, 2023, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB5.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council include 817 Mount Pleasant Road on the

City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest.

The subject property, St. Peter's Estonian Lutheran Church, recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and the property meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

The subject property includes a Mid-Century Modernist style church designed and completed in 1955 by Estonian-Canadian architect Michael Bach which as a place of worship has significant historical and associative connections to the Estonian-Canadian community.

In 2018, the Midtown in Focus Study Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment identified 817 Mount Pleasant Avenue as having potential cultural heritage value. The Yonge-Eglinton Official Plan Amendment (OPA 405) identifies the property on Map 21-10.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council amend former City of Scarborough Zoning By-law 11883, as amended, and Site Specific Zoning By-law 1421-2007 to remove the Holding ("H") symbol for the lands at 3070 Ellesmere Road in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 2, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

This application proposes to lift the Holding ("H") symbol for the lands municipally known as 3070 Ellesmere Road.

A Holding Provision was added to the lands through the enactment of site specific Zoning By-law 1421-2007 to ensure that development of the lands did not occur until the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (formerly the Ministry of Environment) (the "MECP"), issued a Certificate of Approval associated with the methane venting system on site. The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager of Solid Waste Services are now satisfied that the by-law holding provision has been met, the relevant Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks requirements and regulations have been addressed and that it is appropriate to lift the 'H' symbol.       

Lifting the Holding ("H") Symbol will permit the development of the subject lands with a 26 storey, 246 unit, mixed use building comprised of 400 square metres of ground floor non-residential space. The approved development includes a total of 185 parking spaces and 268 bike parking spaces on site.

The proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to lift the holding ("H") provision for the lands at 3070 Ellesmere Road.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1680 Brimley Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (April 28, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan to exempt the subject lands from Policy 6.3 of the Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan. The proposed amendment would bring the parkland dedication rate for the subject lands into accordance with the Official Plan policies regarding parkland that are in force at the time of issuance of the first above-grade building permit. Section 3.2.3(5) of Toronto's Official Plan continues to apply with respect to parkland dedication rates for the subject lands.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3250 and 3260 Markham Road and 568 Passmore Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 8, 2023) Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the construction of three single storey multi-tenant industrial buildings located at 3250 Markham Road and 568 Passmore Avenue.

The three buildings are proposed to contain a total of 18 commercial industrial units consisting of a combined gross floor area of approximately 34,473 square metres. The resulting density is approximately 0.57 times the area of the lot. 319 parking spaces and 68 loading spaces are proposed to service the development.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) as implemented by the policies of the City of Toronto's Official Plan. The proposed development will contribute to employment intensification on an underutilized site in accordance with Official Plan direction for Employment Areas. The project would generate approximately 500 jobs, intensifying lands that form part of a Provincially Significant Employment Zone and are designated municipally as suitable for employment growth with non-residential uses.

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

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 100 Eglinton Square and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the 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 the Tribunal that the issuance of any Final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

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

c.  the owner has at its sole cost and expense:

i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("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. implemented the accepted Engineering Reports and confirmed that the implementation does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, 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 Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Study satisfactory to the General Manger, Transportation Services and thereafter implement any such requirements as part of the Site Plan Control application; and

v. submitted a Transportation Justification Addendum and Travel Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision on this matter.

On April 26, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the construction of a 35-storey mixed-use building with a total gross floor area of 20,218 square metres (18,975 square metres for residential uses, 328 square metres for retail uses and 915 square metres for office uses) and 296 residential units on the lands known as 100 Eglinton Square. The subject lands are located within the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Area.

On September 28, 2022, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal  due to City Council not making a decision within the time frame legislated by the Planning Act.

City Planning Staff do not support the application in its current form, as issues related to built form, massing, setbacks, and separation distance have not been appropriately addressed. The Applicant has also not coordinated with the adjacent landowners with regard to built form, transition and the provision of municipal infrastructure. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, with the appropriate City staff, attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form. The report also recommends that staff be authorized to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current appeal of the Official Plan amendment, rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications at 3585 and 3596 St. Clair Avenue East, 636 to 646 and 641 to 663 Danforth Road, and 411 and 415 Kennedy Road.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve the outstanding issues detailed in the report (April 20, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, and report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary.

3.  City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition / Conversion Application (File Number 20 211505 ESC 20 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 eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 636 to 646 Danforth Road, and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition/Conversion Application to City Council at such time as an Ontario Land Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File Number 20 211279 ESC 20 OZ) appeal for the lands at 411 and 415 Kennedy Road and 636 to 646 Danforth Road.

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

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

b.  for any Final Order in respect to 636 to 646 Danforth Road, that City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 123167 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and, should City Council authorize the demolition, that the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act securing the replacement of the existing rental dwelling units and rents, tenant assistance to mitigate hardship, and other rental related matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c.  the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or it has been determined that a holding provision is required in the Zoning By-law amendment(s);

d.  the owner has entered into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the Site Servicing Review and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

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

f.  the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry (Tree Protection and Plan Review) as they relate to compliance with the Toronto Green Standards, including the parts of the ecology section, which pertain to existing and proposed trees and soil volume requirements; and

g.  the City's conditions of subdivision approval, including all parkland dedication and improvement related matters, and requirements stemming from the review and acceptance of appropriate functional servicing reports referenced in (c) above have been finalized and submitted for inclusion in the Tribunal's Final Order.

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

On October 27, 2020, a series of development applications were submitted to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands:

- A Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 211279 ESC 20 OZ) applying to 411 and 415 Kennedy Road and 636 to 646 Danforth Road

- A combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 211392 ESC 20 OZ) applying to 3585 and 3595 St. Clair Avenue East

- A combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 211430 ESC 20 OZ) applying separately to 641 to 663 Danforth Road due to the conversion of employment lands also proposed

- A Draft Plan of Subdivision application (20 211336 ESC 20 SB) applying collectively to the contiguous lands at 3585 and 3595 St. Clair Avenue East and 641 to 663 Danforth Road

On September 21, 2022, the Applicant appealed the applications collectively to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council not making a decision within the time frame legislated by the Planning Act.

A separate application for rental housing demolition was also submitted on October 27, 2020 to permit the demolition of 8 rental units located at 636 to 646 Danforth Road but is not subject to the appeal. Two related site plan applications subsequently filed on April 27, 2022 in respect to 3585 and 3595 St. Clair Avenue East are also not part of the subject appeal.

The combined proposals under the original applications were subsequently revised in June 2022 to permit the construction of 7,391 new dwelling units overall in up to 14 new high-rise mixed use apartment towers ranging in height from 19 to 58-storeys on stand- alone or shared podiums of varying heights. The overall development is comprised of approximately 496,980 square metres of residential uses, 17,112 square metres of retail space, a new GO station entrance building and approximately 4,531 square metres of community use space, still representing an overall density ("FSI") of 4.88 times over the combined site area. The draft plan of subdivision proposed for the area south of St. Clair Avenue East, easy of Danforth Road, would establish 8 new development blocks, introduce new public streets and create approximately 1.46 hectares of new parkland.

An initial Case Management Conference on the owner's appeals was conducted by Ontario Land Tribunal on February 16, 2023. A second Case Management Conference is now scheduled for May 26, 2023 to finalize the status of remaining potential parties and participants, and  commence further procedural discussions in preparation for a hearing. One or more additional Case Management Conferences may also be required. No date or duration for the full hearing has been set yet by the Tribunal.

City Planning Staff do not support the application in its current form as issues related to the appropriate level of development on site, including built form, massing and transition, servicing capacities and transportation considerations have not been adequately addressed. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, with the appropriate City staff, attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form. The report also recommends that staff be authorized to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Guildwood Parkway and Rowatson Road/Private Access.

As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Guildwood Parkway, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection along Guildwood Parkway, between Prince Philip Boulevard and Rowatson Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services recommends the installation of traffic control signals at Guildwood Parkway and Rowatson Road. The proposed traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users and crossing pedestrians.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 229-2023 (OLT) for the lands at 35, 41 and 95 High Park Avenue and 66 and 102 Pacific Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 24, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to remove the holding symbol ("H") for the lands identified in the site-specific Zoning By-law No. 229-2023 (OLT) for 35, 41, and 95 High Park Avenue and 66 and 102-116 Pacific Avenue. The application includes the demolition of 20 townhouses and the construction of three buildings being 35, 11, and 30-storeys in height with 366, 103, and 294 respective dwelling units. Four existing buildings containing 201, 320, 217 and 230 dwelling units will remain on site with existing and new buildings sharing two levels of underground parking.

Site-specific Zoning By-law No. 229-2023 (OLT) includes a holding symbol which requires that certain conditions be fulfilled prior to development proceeding on site. Staff have reviewed the materials submitted in support of the application and are satisfied that the conditions have been fulfilled. The removal of the holding symbol is appropriate at this time.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law No. 229-2023 (OLT) to remove the holding symbol.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 31-37 Gladstone substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (April 28, 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 24, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 6-storey (20.5 metre, inclusive of mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 28 dwelling units. The proposal will provide a contextually appropriate mid-rise building that fits within the existing and planned context and appropriately transitions to lower scaled neighbourhood areas to the north and east.

This report also recommends that the site be zoned with an (H) - Holding Symbol which can be lifted through the resolution of matters related to servicing the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 124 Bedford Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 4 to the report (May 5, 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 24, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit an office use to occupy the entire house-form building at 124 Bedford Road.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 555 Davenport Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 555 Davenport Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 555 Davenport Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

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

a. submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, and Hydrological Review Summary Form 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 transportation report, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 24, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 30.5-metre (8 floors plus 1 mechanical floor) residential building containing 143 units, and 98 vehicular and 143 bicycle parking spaces, at the southeast corner of Davenport Road and Kendal Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 24-26 Imperial Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 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, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Servicing Report Groundwater Summary 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 transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 24, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 9-storey (31.0-metre, plus an additional 5.0-metre mechanical penthouse) residential building at 24-26 Imperial Street. The building is proposed to contain 30 dwelling units totaling 4,000 square metres of gross floor area and 8 parking spaces in a single level underground parking garage.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 500 Macpherson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 500 Macpherson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 500 Macpherson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

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

a. submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrological Review Summary Form 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 transportation report, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 30.5-metre (8 floors plus 1 mechanical floor) residential building containing 152 units, and 103 vehicular and 153 bicycle parking spaces, at the northeast corner of Macpherson Avenue and Kendal Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the item to City Council without recommendations. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to work with the Owner to pursue opportunities to include affordable rental housing as part of the development, and report directly to City Council, if necessary.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 24, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey (47.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 180 dwelling units. The proposal results in an appropriate built form that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area. Staff recommend that Council support approval of the application.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application at 15-19 Bloor Street West for the reasons set out in the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its order in the event that the project is approved in some form, until the following have been secured:

a.  the final form of the Official Plan Amendment and 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 revised the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrological Review Summary, and Groundwater Summary to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c.  all comments from Engineering and Construction Services contained in their April 21, 2023 memorandum are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

d.  the owner has made satisfactory arrangements for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to be resubmitted for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

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

5. City Council receive the supplementary report ((May 16, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District for information.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official

Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 94-storey mixed-use tower containing 1,262

dwelling units and 272 square metres of retail space.

The application has not demonstrated that the proposed tall building can be accommodated on the site in a manner that is appropriate within the existing context. The development as proposed, does not conform with the Official Plan, the Downtown Secondary Plan, and, does not meet the intent of the Tall Building Design Guidelines.

This Supplementary Report summarizes community feedback that was received at the May 9, 2023 Community Consultation Meeting that took place following the date of the Decision Report - Refusal for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application at 15-19 Bloor Street West.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 33 and 39 Davies Avenue for the reasons set out in the report (May 1, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.  

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its order in the event that the project is approved in some form, until the City Solicitor confirms that the following have been secured:

a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other appropriate Divisions;  

b. the owner has revised the Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and 

c. all comments contained in the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum dated December 31, 2021 are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. City Council direct staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues identified in the report (May 1, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

On May 27, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 19-storey office tower within an Employment Area on the east side of the Don Valley, north of Queen Street East. In response to feedback received from the community and City Planning the application was subsequently resubmitted on January 13, 2023, with a revised massing and height reduced to 15-storeys.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the revised application to amend the Zoning By-law, as the proposed built form is not appropriate for the site’s location within a low- and mid-rise employment area adjacent to Neighbourhoods and Joel Weeks Park. The proposal does not conform with the Official Plan and should be refused.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 353-355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (May 3, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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 order on the Zoning By-law Amendment be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a context and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; and

b. the owner has, at its sole expense:

i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("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. implemented the accepted Engineering Reports and any 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 Pedestrian Level Wind Study, acceptable and satisfactory to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District; and

v. submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a detailed conservation strategy for the property at 353-355 Adelaide Street West, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

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

On June 29, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 50-storey (165 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 353-355 Adelaide Street West and 46 Charlotte Street, and a 12-storey extension fronting 16 Oxley Street. The proposal included 293 residential units and 7,540 square metres of retail and office space. A 6-storey heritage building located at 355-359 Adelaide Street West was proposed to be incorporated into the development. Additional materials to make the application complete were submitted on October 6, 2020.

A Site Plan Control application was submitted on August 19, 2021.

In July 2022, a new owner purchased the subject property from the previous applicant. Subsequently, on October 27, 2022, the new owner appealed the Zoning By-law and   Site Plan applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") as a result of City Council not making a decision within the timeframe legislated by the Planning Act.

Further, in February 2023, the new owner submitted updated materials revising the Zoning Amendment application, increasing the proposed height of the building to 58 storeys (187 metres, including mechanical), revising the Oxley Street portion of the building to 6 storeys, increasing the number of residential units to 503 units and decreasing the amount of retail and office space to 2,802 square metres. The heritage building continues to be incorporated into the proposed development. The revised proposal is the subject of the appeal before the OLT and this report.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve 1-15 Delisle Avenue and 1496-1510 Yonge Street Public Art Plan in Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2023) from the Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 1-15 Delisle Avenue and 1496-1510 Yonge Street, Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art within the privately-owned, accessible area of the site.

The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: land acknowledgement for Toronto; introduction; owner; property; site location; site history and source of inspiration; the section 37 agreement; the development; public art vision; public art objectives; public art locations; artist research; artist shortlist; selection committee; mentorship program; community programming opportunity; estimated public art budget and schedule.

The attached plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north side sidewalk and westbound curb lane on Bloor Street West, between Indian Road and a point 77.0 west, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from June 15, 2023 to November 30, 2025.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 1.6 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Indian Road, between Bloor Street West and a point 54.0 metres north of Bloor Street west, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from June 15, 2023 to November 30, 2025.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Indian Road and a point 77 metres west, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour.

4. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition on the north side of Bloor Street West, between a point 51.0 metres west of Indian Road and a point 83 metres east of Indian Road.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West, between a point 77 metres west of Indian Road and a point 83.0 metres east of Indian Road.

6. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times on both sides of Indian Road, between Bloor Street West and a point 54 metres north.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Indian Road, between Bloor Street West and a point 54 metres north.

8. 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.

9. City Council direct the applicant 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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.

14. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. City Council direct that Bloor Street West and Indian Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

Mattamy (Bloor) Limited is constructing a 13-storey residential building at 1660 Bloor Street West. The site is located at the north-west corner of Bloor Street West and Indian Road.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Bloor Street West, and temporarily close the west sidewalk and a portion of the southbound curb lane on Indian Road, for a period of 30 months from June 15, 2023 to November 30, 2025, to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements will be maintained on the north side of Bloor Street West and the west side of Indian Road abutting the site. The bike lane on the north side of Bloor Street West will also be maintained. The construction staging area will result in the temporary loss of two on-street parking machine spaces on the north side of Bloor Street West.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.3-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Wellesley Street West, between Bistro Lane and St. Nicholas Street, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024.

2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of all of St. Nicholas Street, between Wellesley Street West and a point 43 metres north, from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024.

3. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash (or sweep during winter weather conditions) 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 ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

5. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

6. 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.

7. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and the 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.

8. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and the 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.

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. City Council direct the applicant to continue Construction Management Working Group monthly meetings, and inviting local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours and local resident groups.
 

13. City Council direct that Wellesley Street West and St. Nicholas Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

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

16. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas, resident associations and local school administration in advance of any physical road modifications.

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

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

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

Wellesley Street Nicholas Residences Limited Partnership is constructing a 55-storey residential development building at 6-16 Wellesley Street West and 5-7 St. Nicholas Street. The site is located on the north side of Wellesley Street West, west of Yonge Street between Bistro Lane and St. Nickolas Street. The north sidewalk and a 2.3-metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane/cycle track on Wellesley Street West, between Bistro Lane and St. Nicholas Street is currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. In addition, St. Nicholas Street is closed in its entirety, between Wellesley Street West and a point 43 metres north.

City Council, at its meeting on May 11, 2022, approved the subject construction staging areas from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 31 months, from July 1, 2022 to January 31, 2025.

As the previous permit was only approved for a 12-month period, the developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging areas on Wellesley Street West and St. Nicholas Street in order to complete the construction of the development.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging areas on Wellesley Street West and St. Nicholas Street for an additional 19 months, from July 1, 2023 to January 31, 2025, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:

1. City Council authorize the temporary full closure of Commissioners Street to all road users from the east curb line of Cherry Street to a point 120 metres east of Don Roadway, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

2. City Council designate the north branch of Villiers Street between Cherry Street and Don Roadway as one-way westbound traffic only, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

3. City Council designate the south branch of Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Don Roadway as one-way for eastbound traffic only, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

4. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Villiers Street and Cherry Street, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

5. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Villiers Street and Don Roadway, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

6. City Council authorize an all way stop control at the intersection of Villiers Street and Saulter Street South, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

7. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Villiers Street, from Cherry Street to a point 40 metres east, for westbound right turns only, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

8. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Villiers Street, from Cherry Street to a point 40 metres east, for westbound left turns only, from to June 1, 2023

9. City Council designate the northerly eastbound lane on Villiers Street, from Don Roadway to a point 30.5 metres west, for eastbound left turns only, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

10. City Council designate the westerly southbound lane on Don Roadway, from Villiers Street to a point 30.5 metres north, for southbound left turns only, from June 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.

11. City Council direct that Commissioners Street, Don Roadway, Villiers Street and Saulter Street South be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

12. City Council direct that prior to the extending the closure of Lakeshore East that the Memorandum of Understanding be updated to include and maintenance regime that ensures safe cycling every day, including that the maintenance log be provided to the office of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the local Councillor on a daily basis.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Commissioners Street, City Council approval is required. The TTC service has been rerouted along Villiers Street and Saulter Street South.

Waterfront Toronto, City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) have developed the Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) to protect the Lower Don Lands and adjacent areas from potential loss of life and costly flood damage associated with a flood event, while triggering economic development. The solution involves creating two additional outlets for the Don River, which ultimately will be surrounded by new parks, green space and public realm enhancements. Several roads within the Port Lands area will be impacted.

City Council, at its meeting on May 11 and 12, 2022, authorized a time extension of the temporary full closure of Commissioners Street to all road users from the east curb line of Cherry Street to a point 120 metres east of Don Roadway; and traffic and parking regulation amendments on Commissioners Street, Don Roadway, Villiers Street and Saulter Street South, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

Waterfront Toronto has requested an extension of the duration of the full closure on Commissioners Street, in order to complete the road reconstruction. Based on the information provided by Waterfront Toronto, the site has experienced issues with equipment failure, high levels of groundwater infiltration coupled with poor soil conditions.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the full closure of Commissioners Street until October 31, 2023.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Schedule B of the 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 (April 28, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 208 Bloor Street West.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 5E to exclude the development located at 208 Bloor Street West.

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 5E is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 208 Bloor Street West. If Toronto and East York Community Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "8B" as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 485 Logan Avenue.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 8B to exclude the development located at 485 Logan Avenue.

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 8B is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 485 Logan Avenue. If Toronto and East York Community Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Croatia Street.

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

As per conditions of approval for the development at 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street, the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Croatia Street is required.  The technical justification for the installation of traffic control signals is satisfied, therefore, the installation of traffic control signals on Dufferin Street and Croatia Street is recommended.

Transportation Services supports the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Croatia Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the reduction in the speed limit of all roads designated as major arterials that currently have a speed limit above 40 kilometres per hour down to 40 kilometres per hour within the confines of Ward 4 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 9 (Davenport), Ward 11 (University-Rosedale), Ward 12 (Toronto-St. Paul’s), Ward 13 (Toronto Centre) and Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth), excluding Lake Shore Boulevard East, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Bayview Avenue and Don Valley Parkway/Bayview-Bloor Ramp located within the aforementioned Wards, excluding any major arterial roads that bound more than the Toronto and East York Community Council area, and excluding major arterial roads that bound Wards 10 (Spadina-Fort York) or 19 (Beaches-East York).

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the revised letter (May 17, 2023) from Councillor Gord Perks.

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

In our respective wards, Wards 4 (Parkdale-High Park), 9 (Davenport), 11 (University-Rosedale), 12 (Toronto-St. Paul’s), 13 (Toronto Centre) and 14 (Toronto-Danforth), there are sections of arterial roads that are already 40 km/h due to the proximity to schools or because of the 2016 Council approval of the Road Safety Plan to reduce the number of road fatalities and serious injuries. However, there are still arterial roads that are 50 km/h.

With staff support, we are looking to have all arterial roads, except Lake Shore Blvd, in our wards, be reduced to 40 km/h. The intent of this motion is to improve safety and provide consistency.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council decline to designate or list 100 College Street under the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.  When a zoning application is received for 100 College Street, City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the commitments set out in Attachment 1 to the revised letter (May 19, 2023) from Councillor Dianne Saxe, namely:

a.  a commemorative strategy for acknowledgement of the University of Toronto’s discoveries in life sciences including Banting and Best’s work on Insulin, Till and McCulloch’s discovery of stem cells, and its continued work in the area of regenerative medicine, at the time of development; and

b.  preservation of the current 100 College Street door while prioritizing option for its inclusion in an external display.

On August 7, 2020, the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommended that City Council include the property at 100 College Street (the University of Toronto’s Banting Institute) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, and state its intention to designate the property at 100 College Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

On September 16, 2020, Toronto East York Community Council deferred consideration of this recommendation until consideration of a rezoning application for this address, or consideration of the University of Toronto Secondary Plan, whichever came first. Since that time, the city has approved the University of Toronto Secondary Plan. In accordance with the Plan, the University is now seeking a development partner to build a major, much-needed, new life sciences innovation centre at this address. This centre will be a major economic asset for the city, creating thousands of jobs, and attracting top talent from around the world.

The University of Toronto has satisfied me that it is not adviseable to designate 100 College Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, because designation would impede the financing and construction of this important new life sciences innovation centre.

In addition, ERA Architects have provided a persuasive case that the building itself does not merit designation under the Heritage Act in terms of the 9 criteria specified in Ont. Reg. 9/06 for heritage value assessment. ERA advises that this building does not meet any of the 9 criteria. In particular, it is not the building in which Banting and Best made their world-changing discoveries, it was simply built and named in Banting’s honour after the fact.

Commemorating Banting and Best’s discoveries is important, both to the city and to the University. Through the attached letter from President Gertler, the University has committed to work with the city on a commemoration plan that will highlight this legacy. To preserve a physical reminder of the imposing brick buildings that were built along this part of College Street in the 1930s, the University has also committed to incorporate the current 100 College St. door in an external display.

For these reasons I am recommending the following.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 374-390 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment  6 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 374-390 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (May 5, 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 Amendment or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment,  City Council 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. submit a revised Rail Safety Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

5. 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 37(6) of the Planning Act that includes:
 

a. streetscape improvements on Dupont Street in the vicinity of the lands at 374-390 Dupont Street, including wider sidewalks, bump outs, street trees and similar public realm improvements; and
 

b. public realm improvements that enhance the Dupont TTC Subway Station entrances at the northwest and southeast corners of Spadina Road and Dupont Street, including seating, vegetation, wider sidewalks and public art;
 

and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.

6. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu;

and the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.

This report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey mixed use building at 374-390 Dupont Street. The building is proposed to contain 256 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request that prior to Metrolinx accessing Jimmie Simpson Park to remove the retaining wall that the City receive a formal written undertaking for replacement of the wading pool, replacement of the playscape and without the public release of the planned replacement wall.

2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report to the July 5, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on the current issues faced by Fontbonne Ministries and the tenants related to the construction of the above ground Ontario Line, and replacement of rooming houses and low income tenants facing eviction with the construction of the Ontario Line.

3. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to report back to the July 6, 2023 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on how a formal project labour agreement for the Ontario Line can be secured to create measurable construction hour targets for apprentices and pre-apprentices from groups previously identified by the City.

Metrolinx’s Ontario Line will be approximately 15.6 kilometres in length and will include 15 stations along its route. The Ontario Line will connect to other higher-order transit options including the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Line 1, Line 2, and to the GO network, in addition to numerous TTC streetcar and bus routes. The purpose of this report is to provide additional information requested by the Subcommittee on Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the boundaries of Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC), including details on:

- costs of awarded contracts and the companies that make up the consortiums delivering     the work;

- federal funding;

- provincial plans for community benefits;

- engagement with Business Improvement Areas and available supports for businesses      along the alignment;

- ongoing activities to manage traffic congestion, including traffic management plans        and permit conditions, and other construction impacts;

- noise and vibration levels;

- plans for tree retention and to approaches to mitigate impacts to parks during                  construction; and

- details of affordable housing plans and impacts to housing, amongst other matters.

The Ombudsman recommends:  

1.  City Council receive this report for information.

Pursuant to Section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Ombudsman has concluded the report about its Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process. We hereby table with City Council for its June 14, 2023 session the Investigation Report, dated June 9, 2023.

The City Manager recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on August 14, 2023, subject to written acceptance by the candidate, of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with the candidate.

3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Deputy City Manager contained in Confidential Attachment 1 upon City Council's approval of the appointment.

The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of a Deputy City Manager.

The City Manager recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on June 16, 2023, subject to written acceptance by the candidate, of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with the candidate.

3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Deputy City Manager contained in Confidential Attachment 1 upon City Council's approval of the appointment.

The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of a Deputy City Manager.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations.

The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 22, 2025, continuing to serve until successors are appointed:

Fareed Amin, as Chair

Linda Jackson

Brenda Parris

Warren Law

2. City Council waive Section 2.6 of the Public Appointments Policy concerning restrictions on multiple appointments and appoint Lawrence D'Souza to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 22, 2025, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 3, 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 Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

At its meeting on May 17, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC4.3, Selection of Candidates for Interview for the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk:

The Nominating Panel - Corporations must select candidates to interview for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Following the interviews, the Nominating Panel - Corporations will recommend candidates to City Council for appointment.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations.

The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed:

Maureen Clohessy

James Meeks

2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

At its meeting on June 2, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC5.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk:

The Nominating Panel - Corporations will recommend two public members as tenant
directors to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation
Board of Directors.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations.

The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed:

John Campbell

Joe Cressy, as Chair

Debbie Douglas

Adele Imrie

Nick Macrae

Naram Mansour

Brian F C Smith

2. City Council appoint the following three candidates to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, as tenant directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, continuing to serve until successors are appointed:

Marcel Francis Charlebois

Ubah Farah

Lakeisha Ziva Ferreira

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 2, 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 Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

At its meeting on May 17, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC4.1, Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk:

The Nominating Panel - Corporations will conduct interviews and recommend seven public members to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. One of the seven public members or one of the three tenant directors will be recommended for appointment as Chair.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations

The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 16, 2025, and until a successor is appointed:

Nicole Martin

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.

The City Clerk further recommends that:

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 3 and 4 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.

At its meeting on June 2, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC5.2, Appointment of Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board, and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 18, 2022) from the City Clerk.

The Nominating Panel - Corporations will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations

The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2027, and until successors are appointed:

Ron Carinci, as Chair

Marcie Zajdeman

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board.

At its meeting on June 2, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC5.1, and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk:

The Nominating Panel - Corporations must select candidates to interview for appointment to the CreateTO Board. Following the interviews, the Nominating Panel - Corporations will recommend two candidates for appointment to City Council.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for an appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Appendices A, B, C and D, if adopted by City Council.

On December 18, 2020, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1-11 Bloor Street West and 768-784 Yonge Street (the "Site") to permit an increase in the maximum permitted building height by 9 storeys, totalling 94-storeys (338.3 metres).

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on September 22, 2022.

A Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Application 15 128261 STE 27 OZ) had been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (now continued as the Ontario Land Tribunal) on April 18, 2017 permitting an 85-storey (306.9 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed use building on the Site. The approved application included approximately 59,911 square metres of residential gross floor area and a total of 416 dwelling units, and 17,662 non-residential gross floor area.

The Appeal is in relation to the applicant's desire for additional height and density above the previous approval.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference scheduled for July 17, 2023 as such this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On July 15, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands at 1-3 Concorde Gate and 10-12 Concorde Place (the "Site"). The application sought to permit the redevelopment of the Site with five residential buildings consisting of nine towers ranging in height from 40 to 52 storeys.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 28, 2022.

A with prejudice offer to settle the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment was provided to the City on March 16, 2023 (the "March 16 Offer"). City Council did not accept the March 16, 2023 Offer at the March 29-31, 2023 City Council meeting.

A revised With Prejudice offer to settle the appeal of the Zoning By-Law Amendment was provided to the City on May 29, 2023 (the "Settlement Offer"). The City Solicitor requires instructions on the Settlement Offer, which will expire on the completion of the City Council meeting which commences on June 14, 2023. A two week hearing commencing June 19, 2023 is scheduled at the Ontario Land Tribunal. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.

A Plan of Subdivision application was also received on July 15, 2021, and was similarly appealed on January 28, 2022 due to the City's non-decision. The Applicant has advised that if the Settlement Offer is accepted, the Applicant will request that the Draft Plan of Subdivision appeal be held in abeyance and will work with City staff to resolve the remaining draft plan of subdivision issues in order to finalize a set of draft plan of subdivision conditions.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor as well as the contents of Confidential Attachment 2, including Appendix A and Appendix B to Confidential Attachment 2, if adopted by City Council.

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

On December 31, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 15 Charles Street East and 16 Isabella Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 54 storey mixed use building, including a 6 storey base building.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on May 12, 2022.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings scheduled for October 17, 2023. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

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

On December 17, 2021, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to permit a 79-storey mixed use building with 1,153 square metres of commercial uses and 1,118 residential units.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 5, 2022.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for September 18, 2023. As witness statements are due to be exchanged in July, and for other reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On October 28, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 19-storey mixed-use building containing 42 dwelling units at 100 Davenport Road (the Site). On July 13, 2022, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act.

The City Solicitor urgently requires further direction for this matter as a with-prejudice settlement offer has been made that expires at the end of the City Council meeting commencing June 14, 2023. A second Case Management Conference is scheduled for July 4, 2023. There is an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for 10 days commencing October 23, 2023.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor and the entirety of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B if adopted by City Council.

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

On February 24, 2020, the City issued a Notice of Complete Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 320 McCowan Road (the "Site") to demolish an existing 4-storey above-grade parking structure and to permit the construction of two new residential buildings comprised of a shared 6-storey podium above which a 27-storey tower (west) and a 31-storey tower (east) would be located. The west and east towers would have heights of and 102 metres and 88 metres respectively.

On August 24, 2021, the owner filed a site plan control application for the Site and the above-described development.

On April 7, 2022, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal and appealed the City's failure to approve the site plans or drawings within 30 days after the site plan control application was submitted (collectively, the "Appeals").

The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing of the Appeals scheduled for 10 days commencing on September 18, 2023. Consideration of this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred given the hearing commences prior to the first City Council meeting in the Fall of 2023 and procedural deadlines for the preparation for the hearing begin in June of 2023.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

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

On August 11, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 361, 363, and 365 Royal York Road (the "Site") to permit the construction of an 11-storey residential building.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on June 9, 2022.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for July 10-14, 2023. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred as this is the final City Council Meeting prior to the commencement of the hearing. Furthermore, a with-prejudice settlement offer has been made and expires at the end of the City Council meeting commencing June 14, 2023.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council and Confidential Appendix A.

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

On October 28, 2020, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1466-1500 Bayview Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 9 - storey mixed use building containing 156 residential dwelling units and 1,659.5 square metres of retail uses at grade. A portion of the subject site was proposed as a driveway with a surface easement for public access and use instead of a laneway.

On December 23, 2021, the applicant made a resubmission to support a revised proposal of an 8-storey mixed use building containing 153 residential dwelling units and 1,545.6 square metres of retail use at grade. A portion of the subject side was proposed to be conveyed to the City for use as a public laneway.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on August 5, 2022.

The City Solicitor requires further directions in advance of an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference scheduled for July 10, 2023. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1 consideration of this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report (June 2, 2023) from the City Solicitor only at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

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

Samuel Sarick Limited (the "Appellant") appealed Official Plan Amendment 231 to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Appeal 151") regarding the property known as 1911 and 1921 Eglinton Avenue East (the "Lands"). City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 231 in 2013 following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review regarding employment lands. Official Plan Amendment 231 re-designates the Lands as General Employment Areas and the Appellant sought the Mixed Use Areas designation.

On June 15, 2022, City Council accepted a without prejudice offer from the Appellant to settle Appeal 151, dated June 7, 2022, and attached as Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 7, 2022) from the City Solicitor. Site and Area Specific Policy 777 formed the basis of the accepted settlement offer, and a settlement hearing date at the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of Appeal 151 has not yet been set.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings scheduled to resolve outstanding Official Plan Amendment 231 appeals.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On November 8, 2021 Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted to permit a 14-storey mixed-use building containing ground floor retail, office uses and a childcare centre on the second floor, and 164 residential dwelling units on floors 3-14 on the lands known as 2010 to 2050 Yonge Street.

On February 15, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.

On April 20, 2023 the City received a revised proposal in accordance with timelines imposed by the Ontario Land Tribunal. The package included a covering letter from Goldberg Group, which is attached as Public Attachment 1, and a set of architectural drawings attached as Public Attachment 2, and supporting material (collectively the "Revised Proposal"). The resubmission will be presented at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing of the appeal.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to begin August 28th, 2023 and several procedural deadlines in June and July. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor and Confidential Appendix A if adopted by City Council.

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

On May 30, 2017, the City received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application by Oxford Properties Group (the "Applicant") for the Yorkdale Shopping Centre site (the "Site") to permit a long-term mixed use development plan for portions of the Site. The existing Yorkdale Shopping Centre is to remain on Site and in operation. The proposed development is intended to occur in a phased manner over the next 30 years and beyond. This proposal introduces new streets, parks and open spaces, internal pedestrian connections, new residential uses in the form of mid-rise buildings and tall buildings, additional commercial and office uses, and a hotel.

The Applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan Amendment portion of the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 6, 2022.

Following appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Official Plan Amendment application was revised by way of resubmission to City Planning in May, 2022 (the "Revised Official Plan Amendment").

On May 29, 2023, the Applicant filed a revised Official Plan Amendment with the Ontario Land Tribunal, consisting of policies it intends to request the Ontario Land Tribunal approve, in the event of a contested hearing with the City (the "With Prejudice Official Plan Amendment").

The Applicant also has an outstanding appeal of the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan which currently includes a portion of the Site.

The appeal of the site specific Official Plan Amendment and the appeal of the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan are scheduled to be heard together before the Ontario Land Tribunal at a two-week long hearing scheduled to commence September 18th, 2023.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On January 29, 2020, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 486, which amended the existing Chapter 6, Section 16, King-Spadina Secondary Plan of the Official Plan. The Secondary Plan was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 46 appellants. On December 15-17, 2021, City Council provided directions to the City Solicitor regarding the appeals of Official Plan Amendment 486. On May 11, 2022, City Council provided further direction to the City Solicitor regarding the appeals of Official Plan Amendment 486.

The Ontario Land Tribunal hearing was originally scheduled to commence on July 18, 2022 for 26 days, but it was adjourned. A 12 day hearing is scheduled to commence on August 14, 2023.

Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The purpose of this report is to request further instructions on this matter which is the subject of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Attachment 3, if adopted by City Council.

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

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the "University") applied in September, 2016 to amend the Official Plan to establish a new Secondary Plan for the University of Toronto St. George Campus area. The proposal was to replace the existing University of Toronto Secondary Plan that was adopted in 1997, to provide an updated policy framework that would manage change and guide new development in the area.

Following detailed analysis, public and stakeholder consultation, and input from various City Divisions, staff wrote and recommended a new University of Toronto St. George Campus Secondary Plan ("Official Plan Amendment 582" or the "Secondary Plan"), as well as implementing Urban Design Guidelines for the lands generally bounded by Bloor Street West to the north, Spadina Avenue to the west, College Street to the south and an irregular boundary generally running along Bay Street to the east. City Council adopted the Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines at its meeting on July 19 to 22, 2022. The adopted Secondary Plan builds on the existing planning framework, including the Downtown Plan, to provide area-specific policies regarding the public realm, built form and land uses.

Following City Council's adoption of the Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines, the Secondary Plan was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal by three appellants, including by the Toronto Catholic District School Board, which purported to appeal the Secondary Plan in its entirety, and which has not scoped its appeal on consent at this time.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing event, which has been scheduled for July 28, 2023. City Council's consideration of this matter should not be deferred beyond the conclusion of the June 14 to 16, 2023 meeting of City Council, because said meeting is the last opportunity available to the City Solicitor to obtain instructions sufficiently in advance of the hearing event to properly represent the City's interests in those proceedings.

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

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

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

The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing into this matter scheduled to commence on July 24, 2024, for 10 days. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 18 Portland Street and 1-9 Niagara Street (the "Development Site") to the Ontario Land Tribunal from Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the prescribed time periods pursuant to the Planning Act.

The Ontario Land Tribunal hearing is scheduled to commence on July 24, 2023 for 10 days. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.

Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik, recommends that:

1. City Council, waive the Policy Governing Land Transactions Among City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments and Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property as amended by Item 2021.EX27.4 that requires that the net proceeds be directed to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1205), and allocate the net proceeds of the sale of 276 Lauder Avenue to the South District Parkland Acquisition reserve fund (Account XR2208).

In 1984, the owner of 276 Lauder Avenue (the "Property"), believing that they had the full ownership of a municipally-owned parcel of land to the rear of the Property (the “Municipal Lands”), proceeded to build a double car garage on the Municipal Lands with the knowledge and approval of the then Borough of York. Borough Officials did not notify the owner that the Municipal Lands were acquired by The Corporation of the Borough of York through a municipal tax sale in 1974. The garage has been in place for the last 38 years and was not identified as having been erected on City-owned lands until the owner listed 276 Lauder Avenue for sale on the open market and learned that the Municipal Lands were not a part of the Property.

In accordance with the City’s Real Estate Disposal By-law 814-2007, the Municipal Lands were declared surplus on October 5, 2022 by DAF 2022-221 with the intended manner of disposal, to invite an offer to purchase from the owner of the Property.

Terms of the agreement have been finalized. The major terms and conditions of the transaction are considered to be fair, reasonable, and reflective of market value. The sale of the Municipal Lands to the owner of 276 Lauder Avenue was subsequently authorized on April 26, 2023 by DAF 2023-119.

While the Director, Transaction Services has approved the sale of the Municipal Lands through delegated authority, I am requesting City Council direct the proceeds of the sale to the South District Parkland Acquisition reserve fund. This area of Toronto is experiencing unprecedented growth and parkland acquisition must be a priority that is supported as the provision of parks is critical to the liveability of these communities.

Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that:

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 Jayne's Gourmet 3104 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") 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 the Premises.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this 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.

An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 3104 Dundas Street West operating under the name Jayne's Gourmet (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached.

This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is June 14, 2023.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Applications for 29 De Marco Boulevard, as well as any other variances and/or relief that may be requested.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications for 29 De Marco Boulevard, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

On April 27, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused three applications brought by the owner of 29 De Marco Boulevard for, collectively, a consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots and for minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for each of the two proposed dwellings, one on each proposed lot (the "Applications"). Copies of the Committee's decisions on the Applications are attached as Attachments 1A, 1B and 1C.

On May 17, 2023, the owner, through its agent, appealed the Committee's decisions to refuse the Applications to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District dated April 19, 2023, Community Planning Staff recommended refusal of the Applications. More specifically, Community Planning Staff opined that the Applications would result in the creation of lots and dwellings that are out of character with the established neighbourhood, and that the proposed severance and variances are not in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan, nor in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law, and that the variances are not minor in nature. A copy of the Planning report is attached as Attachment 2.

This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body and oppose the appeal. A hearing date has yet to be scheduled.

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that:

1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $350,000 gross debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development of 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3701146), categorized as Service Improvement and Enhancement, for improvements including, but not limited to, implementing a new sidewalk on the west side of the Bayview Avenue between 1-25 Defries Street and Queen Street East (Cost Centre: CTP423-05).

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation to install signage on the construction fencing for this project informing residents of construction project information and estimated timelines and recognizing that the project was funded using Section 37 community benefits.

In 2021, Transportation Services moved forward with the design of the public realm improvements identified in the Section 37 Agreement secured from the development at 1-25 Defries Street including a new sidewalk on the west side of Bayview Avenue between Old Brewery Lane and Labatt Avenue, a raised pedestrian crossing at Old Brewery Lane and new marked crosswalks to provide safe pedestrian access to the proposed new sidewalk. Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services have completed the detail design for the public realm improvements.

Through the design process, it was identified that the City needs to acquire 99.17 m² of private property at 576 Bayview Avenue due an existing Hydro Tower within the right-of-way. Corporate Real Estate Management has initiated this property purchase negotiation and the private property owner is amenable to the purchase currently.

Costs for the public realm improvements including the property acquisition (estimated cost, including contingency, $350,000) would be funded using the Section 37 contributions as provided for in the Agreement. The tender call for these works is planned to be issued in early fall of 2023 for construction in late fall 2023 or in early 2024. Prior to the tender call it is required that the necessary land acquisition, including necessary environmental site assessment work required, is finalized.

This Motion seeks to release the Section 37 funds necessary to complete this project, which were previously pledged in the agreement and approved by City Council in Item 2018.TE34.39.

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a review of the governance and operations model for Yonge-Dundas Square, including but not limited to considerations such as publicly operating the Square in the same manner as Nathan Phillips Square, and to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations.

2. City Council request the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management to not enter into new external funding agreements that may affect or alter the governance or operations of Yonge-Dundas Square until the City Manager’s governance review has concluded.

Since its establishment in 2001, Yonge-Dundas Square has established itself as a prominent destination in our downtown core. Over time, significant improvements have been made to the surrounding vicinity, resulting in a substantial increase in pedestrian activity, with millions of visitors passing through each year.

Public spaces and squares in Toronto play a pivotal role in our city, bringing communities together for various occasions of joy, celebration, solidarity, sorrow, and reflection. These events and gatherings take place across the city, encompassing locations like Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, and Albert Campbell Square. Yonge-Dundas Square, as the vibrant heart of our downtown, is no exception to this phenomenon.

Given that Yonge-Dundas Square has maintained its current form for over two decades and in light of our city's ongoing recovery efforts from the impacts of COVID-19, it is essential for our public spaces to adapt to the evolving needs of our communities, stimulate economic development, and facilitate Toronto's future growth. Consequently, conducting a thorough review of the governance and operations of Yonge-Dundas Square is a critical step towards ensuring optimal utilization of public resources and the provision of amenities that align with the dynamic demands of our visitors, residents, and stakeholders in the bustling downtown core.

Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC5.23 by:

a. Deleting Instruction to Staff Part 3.i.:

i. the Owner convey a 10-metre buffer adjoining the ravine top of bank, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and

b. adopting the following new Instruction to Staff:

City Council direct that, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall convey a 10-metre ravine buffer adjoining the ravine top of bank to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor.

As presently approved, the conveyance of the required 10-metre setback of land for the purpose of a naturalized ravine buffer, pursuant to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's recommendation for acquisition under Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Living City Policies 7.3.2 and 7.5.2 and Official Plan Policy 2.3.2.3, is to occur prior to the Ontario Land Tribunal issuing its final Order implementing the Council-adopted settlement.

Presently, the conveyance timing of the ravine buffer is not viable nor practical. This is because the development lands will still contain an existing building, containing tenanted units, once the Ontario Land Tribunal's issuance of its final Order.

It is expected that the Owner will be ready to receive issuance of its Notice of Approval Conditions shortly from City Planning regarding its site-plan application, once the Ontario Land Tribunal issues its final Order regarding the rezoning application.

Delaying the conveyance of the ravine buffer lands will allow minimal disruption and inconvenience to tenants of the dwelling units on the lands, while allowing the Owner to proceed with obtaining site-plan approval from the City.

Therefore, the most practical timing for conveyance of the ravine buffer lands is prior to the City issuing an Above Grade Building Permit for the development. This revised timing will issue that the Owner conveys the ravine buffer lands to the City prior to obtaining any Above Grade Building Permit.

REQUIRES RE-OPENING:

City Council Item 2023.CC5.23 (March 29, 2023) only as it pertains to Part 3.i of the confidential instructions to staff made public on April 20, 2023.

Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on a framework to pilot the installation of free-to-use outdoor work spaces that are equipped with WiFi and solar lighting, funded in part by corporate partnerships by the fourth quarter of 2023.

In 2020, a company based in Montreal that organizes and creates event spaces, developed a pilot project called Cabine de Castelnau. The intent of this project was to utilize outdoor public areas in Montreal and turn them into teleworking spaces that are equipped with WiFi and electricity. With the goal of implementing 20 of these spaces in 2021, the project was successful and attracted nearly 30,000 users that year and the number of spaces doubled in 2022 with 40 spaces strategically positioned across the City. This project was made possible through collaboration between the Province of Quebec, the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough, Desjardis Group and FIZZ Canada - a mobile and internet company that provides WiFi for the spaces.

Greendesking, another name for working outdoors, combats social isolation, stimulates creativity, reduces stress and promotes positive mental wellbeing by bringing people together in a shared fully-equipped outdoor environment. Toronto is a city the loves the outdoors. Whether it be through CaféTO, Open Streets TO or the use of our public parks, it is clear that Torontonians will leverage the option of bringing their office outdoors.

Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other appropriate Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the fourth quarter of 2023 on the following:

a. require that all landlords provide adequate and suitable heat, meaning the air temperature in a unit is at least 21°C; and

b. require that all landlords provide adequate and suitable cooling, meaning that the air temperature in a unit does not exceed 26°C.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other appropriate divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the fourth quarter of 2023 on:

a. exploring opportunities to improve data collection and analysis capacity as it relates to extreme temperatures in rental housing; and

b. developing a process to monitor complaints submitted by residents about extreme temperatures by collecting information from the Customer Experience Division; and

c. recording the number of complaints submitted from residents regarding the temperature of their unit from June 2023 onwards.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and other appropriate Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on the following outstanding from Item 2018.LS25.1 by the third quarter of 2023:

a. require that all existing apartment buildings provide air conditioned units or an air conditioned cool room in the building;

b. require that all new apartment buildings have air conditioning and add measures that enable passive cooling; and

c. require that all apartment buildings undergo retrofits, such as new windows, heavy-duty screens, cladding and other passive and active cooling systems, and updated heating systems to mitigate the negative health impacts of heat on tenants.

The City has a heating By-law in place to ensure that all landlords provide adequate heating to a minimum air temperature of 21°C from September 15 to June 1. The City also has a property standards By-law that requires that all air-conditioning systems be operated so as to maintain an indoor temperature of not more than 26°C from June 2 to September 14.

City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, recognizing that temperatures are rising due to climate change and that extreme heat waves have grave health consequences for residents in our City. Many tenants living in apartment buildings experience very high temperatures in their units, and only 6 percent of apartment buildings in Toronto are reported to have air conditioning.

From September 15 to October 15 and May 1 to June 1, landlords are able to turn the heat down or off if the temperature indoors is above 21°C. However, this is at the discretion of the landlord. Tenants Associations in Don Valley North have reported that while their landlord had the discretion to turn off the heat prior to June 1, they did not. Tenants reported temperatures as high as 30°C in their units.

In 2018, the City of Mississauga introduced an Adequate Temperature By-law that defined “adequate and suitable cooling” to be a temperature in a “unit that does not exceed 26°C”. In 2023, the City of Hamilton voted unanimously at its Public Health Committee to support the development of an Adequate Temperature By-law. While Toronto has a heating By-law in place, we do not have a By-law to support our tenants when they experience extreme heat waves. With rising year-round temperatures in Toronto, these conditions will only worsen if we do nothing.

City Council has moved a number of Motions in recognition of this problem. Despite our heating and property standards By-laws, tenants across the City continue to report the same concerns with the extreme heat conditions in their units. Introducing an adequate temperature By-law would ensure that tenants are guaranteed access to safe and comfortable accommodation and would protect their health in our hottest months.

Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that:

1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with other appropriate Divisions, to review the feasibility of a community assets dashboard by exploring the data already available, for the purpose of creating community-based data-driven insights, and to report back by the first quarter of 2024. 

Cities are at the forefront of civic technology applications and the closest democratic institutions to the people. Digital means are increasingly used to deliver services, perform data-driven asset management, help manage public resources efficiently, encourage civic engagement, and inform decision-making.

Open Government is about improving the delivery of services, making information more accessible and supporting initiatives that build public trust in government. It is guided by principles of transparency, participation, accountability, and accessibility. Ongoing Open Government initiatives at the City of Toronto provide open access to all Committee and Council agendas, meetings and decisions and the City’s Open Data program.

While the City of Toronto is already using a variety of ways and means to collect, use and share data related to infrastructure assets for city-building, a community assets dashboard does not exist. High quality and timely data can improve urban planning, support local decisions on the community scale, and result in more user-friendly services. Such a dashboard can also play a transformational role in increasing transparency, supporting communities, identifying gaps and barriers, transforming products and services, and driving innovation.

Willowdale is a fast-growing community that is facing the challenges of many growth areas with high community asset demands. A dashboard with community asset data can help the community understand how planning around community centres, parks, daycare centres, libraries, tree canopy, schools, etc. occurs.

Following City Council’s consideration of this request, this Motion requests that City Manager, in consultation with other appropriate Divisions, review the feasibility of a community assets dashboard by exploring the data already available, for the purpose of creating community-based data-driven insights, and to report back by the fourth quarter of 2024.

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division, in collaboration with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to expand support for 311 complaints to include the operations and maintenance of parks and facilities within them, and to report back on the progress this expansion, including financial implications, during the next Annual Report to City Council.

311 Toronto is known to residents as the one-stop reporting location for issues across the City - including By-law and property violations, graffiti removal, tree maintenance, and many other common service requests.

However, residents can often come out of the process of filing a service request confused or frustrated. A resident has the ability to report graffiti on a park garbage bin, but is unable to report graffiti on the park’s sign or any benches within. This is one of many service area gaps where information could be provided from residents to relevant City divisions through the convenience of 311.

This Motion seeks to ensure that residents have the convenience of reporting general park maintenance and operational issues through the 311 system. This will expand the usefulness of 311 and will provide residents additional reasons to interact with our services.

Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the Matthews Foundation and the Michael Young Family Foundation to receive a donation to fully fund the costs of initiating and undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Design, and related studies for University Park, including at a minimum the northern section of University Park (Hoskin Avenue to College Street), including the cost of dedicated City staff in appropriate divisions to lead the project as well as consultant costs to undertake the study, in compliance with the City’s Donations for Community Benefits Policy.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with the Matthews Foundation and the Michael Young Family Foundation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and including a term that subject to applicable access and privacy legislation the agreement will be made available to the public.

3. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to allocate the donated funds to appropriate divisions.

In July 2022, City Council adopted Item 2022.EX34.4 - Priority Downtown Parks and Public Realm Opportunities. In this report, City Council endorsed staff recommendations for advancing work on much-needed major parks in the core of the City, including University Park.

The northern section of University Park, from Hoskin Avenue to College Street, would convert the western (southbound) section of Queen’s Park Crescent into parkland, including pedestrian space and a cycle track. This would integrate existing parkland around the Ontario Legislature (Queen’s Park) with greenspace on the University of Toronto Campus, creating 45 acres of connected parkland. Southbound motor vehicle traffic would be diverted to the eastern Queen’s Park Crescent roadway.

The City does not currently have capacity to prepare the environmental assessment for this important public park, which is the essential next step towards realizing it. The Matthews Foundation and the Michael Young Family Foundation have offered to fill this gap by funding dedicated City staff to prepare and submit an environmental assessment of the northern section of University Park. The University of Toronto has affirmed its support for the University Park initiative and committed to a funding contribution specifically targeted to the enhancement of University campus lands within the precinct.

By adopting this Item, Council will authorize the City Manager to determine the best way to take advantage of this generous offer, while ensuring that the terms of the donation are made public.   

Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng recommends that: 

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report to the November 28, 2023 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee, on a plan to include the inner suburbs in Nuit Blanche exhibition areas on an annual basis, starting with Nuit Blanche 2024.

Nuit Blanche is a magnificent event that shines a spotlight on the City of Toronto's arts sector. Since 2006, the event featured more than 1,600 art installations and has generated more than $443 million for the City of Toronto.

The Nuit Blanche exhibitions are primarily held in the City's downtown core. However, the inner suburbs of Toronto such as North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke all have an array of suitable and iconic locations to showcase artistic installations, and are highly accessible via the Toronto Transit Commission. I am requesting for staff to develop a plan for these areas of the City to be included in the vision for Nuit Blanche 2024 and beyond.

Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that:

1. City Council amend the definition of Low Income Person in Section 849-26 of Chapter 849 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, by increasing the income threshold from "$50,000 or less" to "$55,000 or less" to read:

“A person who has a household income of $55,000, calculated on the combined gross income of all persons occupying the subject property, and is a customer.”

2. City Council further amend the definition of Low Income Person in Section 849-26 of Chapter 849 to provide that the income threshold be adjusted on January 1, 2024 and annually thereafter in an amount equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Toronto for all items, as published by Statistics Canada, for the 12-month period ending on December 31 of the preceding year.

In June 2012, City Council adopted Item CC24.7 - Implementation of Measures related to Ombudsman's Report: "Water Works: An Investigation into Water Billing, Metering and Customer Service", to respond to recommendations contained in the April 2012 Ombudsman’s report: “Water Works: An Investigation into Water Billing, Metering and Customer Service”. Measures adopted by Council at that time included a proposed amendment in the Ombudsman’s report surrounding making adjustments to billings where warranted.

Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, Article III Collections and Billing, Chapter 849-26, has defined a Low Income Person as, “A person who has a household income of $50,000 or less, calculated on the combined gross income of all persons occupying the subject property, and is a customer.”

Given that the $50,000 value has not been adjusted since 2012 while costs have risen, we are seeking that the definition of Low Income Person be adjusted annually in line with the Consumer Price Index, to ensure that the method continues to serve the people for whom it was designed.

Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that:

1. City Council endorse, in principle, the creation of an east-west pedestrian and cycling connection between Antler Street and Lappin Avenue.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transporation to explore the use of municipal tools, potential partnerships with Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario, and any additional opportunities to establish a connection between Antler Street and Lappin Avenue.

In 2016, as part of design direction work for the Davenport Diamond rail crossing, a pedestrian and cycling connection between Antler Street and Lappin Avenue was included as part of the public realm plan put forward by Metrolinx.

Since then, Metrolinx has advised this connection will no longer be created through the Davenport Diamond Greenway work, due to changes in their mandate which limited their ability to expropriate private property not directly related to transit expansion. However, for many residents in the Wallace-Emerson area, the creation of this connection remains a community priority.

Finding a way to create a pedestrian and cycling path across the rail and connect these two streets will greatly improve connectivity in the neighbourhood and access to services and community facilities.

Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with other appropriate divisions, to take steps to expand the clothing optional beach at Hanlan’s Point on City-operated lands between Toronto Island Airport and Gibraltar Point as soon as possible and implement communication tactics including signage to communicate the expansion.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor and other appropriate divisions, to review a by-law amendment on the restoration and expansion of the clothing optional beach at Hanlan’s Point Beach and area between Toronto Island Airport and Gibraltar Point and to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2023.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with appropriate divisions, and in alignment with the Toronto Island Master Plan and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Flood Mitigation Environmental Assessment, to consider including the following projects within the recommendations and priorities of the Master Plan and to report back as part of the Master Plan in the fourth quarter of 2023:

a. the development of a new paved trail to access the north end of Hanlan’s Point beach while ensuring the protection of the adjacent Environmentally Significant Area; and

b. restoration of the beach in the area of the original site of Hanlan’s First Pride Picnic to commemorate and recognize the significance of this space to the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. 

4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to continue work already underway to review and implement:

a. installation of signage, cultural markers and flag poles to acknowledge the significance of Hanlan's beach and the site of Hanlan's First Pride Picnic; and

b. opportunities to enhance the ecological integrity of Hanlan’s Point including: new fencing to direct park and beach goers to preferred access points and pathways; and a pilot program to naturalize areas and increase buffer zones within and around Hanlan’s Point Beach.

At its meeting of May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, City Council adopted Item 2023.MM6.22, Recognizing the Importance of Queer History and the Ongoing Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) Community Presence at Hanlan’s Point Beach and Surrounding Area.

City staff have reviewed a number of proposals related to enhancing this space and provided recommendations on what items can proceed at this time and which require further review.

The issues and proposals include:

The southern portion of the beach on the westerly shoreline of Toronto Island Park currently lacks adequate markers identifying it as a community hub for Toronto and Canada’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Hanlan’s Point Beach has seen a dramatic decline in useable space for both residents and the region’s wildlife as a result of natural sand erosion and human interference, with approximately 400 metres of the westerly shoreline currently without sand, resulting in frequent human crowding and trampling of dunes in the areas immediately surrounding the unusable space, which in turn contributes to additional ecological degradation in those areas.

In recent years, Hanlan’s Point Beach and surrounding area has been the location of an increasing number of incidents of violence towards 2SLGBTQ+ beachgoers in the space’s most crowded areas, and members of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community have raised concerns over issues of crowding, conflict, and discrimination in the historic space which could be mitigated by improved control or expansion of access points.

The site of Canada’s historic first ever 2SLGBTQ+ Pride gathering, located at Hanlan’s Point Beach, is currently severely eroded and in a state of ecological disrepair making it impossible to visit and use by the community.

The current clothing optional beach area may be expanded to reduce crowding, assist in the enforcement of the space through the use of natural boundaries, and formalize the clothing optional use of the space at the southern portion of the westerly edge of Toronto Island and the remaining westerly edge of Toronto Island as it has been used by the community for over a century. Under current authority, City staff may implement expansion over a portion of this area, and a staff review and report back on further changes including an updated By-law.

A final report to City Council on the Toronto Island Master Plan is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2023 and will consider several of these proposals.

Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager to review the CaféTO program by the end of 2023 and to report to the Executive Committee with:

a. improvements to ensure that the permits are issued well in advance of the expected installation date;

b. improved communication strategies to businesses and Business Improvement Areas;

c. any other improvements incorporating feedback received from stakeholders;

d. consideration of whether any 2023 fees should be refunded or the 2024 fee schedule modified; and

e. what additional financial assistance could be provided to participating restaurants for capital costs associated with installing the patios.

CaféTO is one of the signature programs of the City. Its success is crucial to supporting small businesses and creating a vibrant streetscape, especially crucial as businesses continue to recover from the pandemic.

After issues were identified by local businesses in May, I was pleased to see that staff elected to install all CaféTO locations that had been technically approved while the permits are still being reviewed.

This is a temporary fix and I am hoping that a more thorough review of the program will ensure its smooth operation going forward.

I know City Council is committed to making CaféTO work.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the October 11, 12 and 13, 2023 meeting of City Council with a draft by-law regulating the unsolicited delivery of graphic images to residences, so that recipients have a choice whether they wish to view such images; such by-law to be modelled on the London Disturbing Images by-law and should require that any graphic image or photograph purporting to show a fetus, if delivered to a residence:

a. be fully concealed within a sealed envelope or package, marked with:

i. the name and address of the person responsible for delivery of the graphic image, and 

ii. a warning that the envelope or package “contains a graphic image that may be offensive or disturbing to some people”.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Executive Committee by the end of 2023, proposing how to govern the display of graphic disturbing images in the public right of way.

Many Toronto residents are protesting being forced to view graphic anti-abortion images, in their homes, and in public spaces, without their consent. Activists have been putting open flyers with such images into residents’ mail boxes in communities across Canada. These flyers cause significant harm and distress, especially to young children and to people who have had miscarriages or abortions. Being forced to view these flyers in their homes violates their rights to privacy and to conscience.

To protect residents from these harms, while protecting freedom of expression, municipalities such as London, Ontario, and Calgary have adopted by-laws requiring that graphic flyers showing fetuses be enclosed in envelopes with a warning and identifying information. St. Catharines’ Council has instructed staff to prepare such a by-law.

London, Ontario was the first city in Canada to adopt such a by-law, and it has successfully reduced the number of abusive graphic flyers. Toronto has authority to pass a similar by-law here.

The City should also regulate graphic, disturbing images in public spaces and the public right of way. Such regulation is a longstanding request of City Council. There have been at least three separate Motions requesting that Municipal Licensing and Standards develop such regulations, but no such action has been taken:

December 5, 2017: MM35.10 Distribution and Display of Graphic Images

July 23, 2018: MM44.35 Use of the Public Right of Way for Display of Graphic Images

June 15, 2022: MM45.22 Prohibition and Regulation of Graphic Imagery Distributed to Private Residences and Displayed in the Public Realm

This problem continues to recur, most recently outside of a number of high schools where students were subjected to graphic imagery that spread false or misleading information about reproductive health.

Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director (Acting), Toronto Building, on behalf of the City, to negotiate, enter into and execute a Limiting Distance Agreement with the owner of 4340 Dufferin Street, a private parcel of land that abuts to the north the City-owned land known municipally as 4330 Dufferin Street (as shown in Attachment 1), to enable the City's construction of a solar carport at 4330 Dufferin Street, all on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director (Acting), Toronto Building and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The Chief Building Official requires authority to enter into and execute a Limiting Distance Agreement with the owner of 4340 Dufferin Street (as shown in Attachment 1), to enable the City's construction of a solar carport on its lands at 4330 Dufferin Street.

Solar Carport Project

Multiple City Divisions are involved in a retrofit project at Emergency Services Headquarters to help the City achieve its climate change mandates at one of the most critical buildings in the City’s portfolio.

This retrofit is expected to result in an estimated 65 percent reduction in Green House Gas emissions, and a 55 percent reduction in energy use at the site, and to help meet TransformTO Leading by Example targets for City buildings. All measures for this $6.6M deep retrofit project are now complete apart from the construction of the solar carport.

Limiting Distance Agreement

The Limiting Distance Agreement is necessary to comply with the prescriptive requirements in Sentence 3.2.3.1, Division B, of the Building Code. Specifically, the Limiting Distance Agreement will effectively set back future development at 4340 Dufferin Street 3 metres from the southern property line (as shown in Attachment 1), as the proposal is to build on the existing parking structure to the property line.

Council Authority Required

Under the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition, the Chief Building Official currently has authority to approve entering into Limiting Distance Agreements under the Building Code where the City is not an owner of the property. However, in circumstances where the City is also one of the landowners, City Council has not expressly delegated authority for the Chief Building Official, as the regulator of building construction, to approve entering into Limiting Distance Agreements or execute such Agreements on behalf of the City.

Proposal Urgency

This Matter is urgent as there are significant financial and contractual impacts as purchase orders for the work have been issued. Phase 2 of solar carport construction is scheduled to start July 03, 2023.

Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to work with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and General Manager Toronto Water to ensure a proactive schedule for inspections of sewers along streetcar lines and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter of 2023 should there be any obstacles to the implementation of such a plan.

A recent sinkhole that occurred in the roadway at Queen and De Grassi is the latest in a number of large sinkholes along streetcar lines. Sewer maintenance and inspections by Toronto Water could help ensure that these are addressed in a preventative manner.

A higher level of coordination between the Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Water is required.

Developing a plan that allows for Toronto Water to complete inspections along streetcar lines in a comprehensive manner will benefit transit riders and drivers by proactively preventing emergency sinkhole closures.

This is more important than ever with the increased number of streetcar diversions and the construction of the Ontario Line. Preserving and protecting the existing streetcar routes should be the highest priority.

Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to explore options to relocate the 59 modular housing units proposed for 175 Cummer Avenue to another property owned by the City of Toronto or the Province of Ontario in Willowdale, if possible, and to report directly to City Council at the July 19, 20 and 21, 2023 meeting.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:

a. in consultation with Toronto Community Housing, examine the feasibility of designating the green space and front lawn of Willowdale Manor 175 Cummer Avenue as parkland; and

b. add furniture around the trees using Section 37 funds 

and to report directly City Council at the July 19, 20 and 21, 2023 meeting.

There are currently two buildings situated on 175 Cummer Avenue. The modular supportive housing would become the third building and is currently proposed to be added to the northern portion of the property nearest Cummer Avenue. The current buildings are Cummer Lodge - Long Term Care which cares for almost 400 seniors and Willowdale Manor, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation which houses 256 elderly individuals, most of whom are low-income and ethnically diverse with limited English proficiency.

Since this project was first proposed, two mistakes were made. Firstly, the seniors at Willowdale Manor who live on the property and a mere 20 metres from the potential new neighbours were never consulted in an accessible way. Due to the pandemic, consultations were held online which most seniors were not able to attend. Further, a majority of the seniors are not native English speakers and require language assistance in Mandarin, Farsi and Russian. This never happened. Although many of the consultations occurred during COVID lockdowns, outdoor multilingual engagement could have happened along the way.

The second mistake was designing the site and ordering the units without zoning being firm and without consideration for the seniors whose input was never meaningfully received. The current site plan eliminates accessible green space and old growth trees that are a treasured amenity for the seniors. The City passed a Zoning By-law when an Minister's Zoning Order was not provided by the province which led to an appeal that is currently pending. This means the units which first sat on a leased TTC parking lot were moved at a cost of $325.5K to Owen Sound where they currently sit at a rate of $77K per month.

A relocation of the 59 modular supportive housing units proposed for the front lawn of 175 Cummer Avenue would preserve the green space and the old growth trees the seniors have come to cherish and alleviate the stress they have been experiencing due to the unknown outcome of current Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings. Currently, there is no Plan B for these units. If the City loses the appeal, we will be stuck paying for storage costs indefinitely.

The City of Toronto has created great stress for the seniors by not engaging appropriately with them. They currently live under the threat of: 

- the removal of their green space, 
- loss of highly coveted parking in order to provide for the staff of the proposed modular supportive housing units, and
- recent Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act designs that are threatening to take away (i) their front soft seating area used regularly for social connectivity and (ii) the stage used regularly for programming.

This has further compounded the seniors’ experience of not being valued or heard.

The loss of green space, including 26 old growth trees, will negatively impact 600+ seniors, many of whom rely on this area for their recreational, fitness and social activities. The seniors engage in activities such as Tai Chi classes under the trees, walking around the trees (some with their walkers) and gazing out at the canopy from the front benches as well as their apartment windows. Many senior residents have limited mobility and are unable to access other green spaces in the area. 

Neighborhood characteristics affect people of all ages, but seniors are affected more than other groups. Older people typically experience higher levels of exposure to neighborhood conditions, often having spent decades in their communities. They have more physical and mental health vulnerabilities compared with younger adults, and are more likely to rely on community resources as a source of social support. As older adults become less mobile, their effective neighborhoods may shrink over time to include only the immediate areas near their homes. Many of the residents of Cummer Lodge sit outside in their wheelchairs with neck supports unattended when the weather is nice. This is an extremely vulnerable demographic whose needs have not been considered.

Special consideration must be given to the people who are given an opportunity to to be housed in the front yard of 600+ seniors who call 175 Cummer their home. Anyone with addiction issues could potentially have a profound effect on the mental health and sense of wellbeing of the seniors living there.  

In 1997 a development was proposed for the property that was vigorously opposed by the previous councillor at the time who recognized the importance of preserving this green space for the seniors.

Zoning By-law 818-2022, relating to 175 Cummer Avenue, is currently under appeal to the Ontaro Land Tribunal with a case management date set for June 29, 2023. No appeal date has been set. The appellant is Bayview Cummer Neighbourhood Association. Many of the seniors have joined the association in gratitude for the support the association has provided in amplifying their voices.

We must consider the needs of these vulnerable seniors when making decisions about the development of this property and consider preserving as much of the green space accessible from the front of Willowdale Manor as possible if this proposal moves forward. A relocation of the building would maintain the beloved green space and alleviate the stress of the seniors about their future. It would right the wrong of making such an impactful decision without meaningfully consulting the seniors. Further, designating the green space as parkland will allow us to add other amenities that can be enjoyed by the seniors. The seniors have made requests for more seating and shaded areas.

The local councillor is making a commitment to the Housing Secretariat to work together towards finding an alternative location within her ward if it is possible. Due to the constraints of the configuration of the units that were ordered, it is recognized that an appropriate site might not be within the ward. If this is the case, the councillor would work to find a site for a new project.