Minutes Confirmed on October 1, 2024

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council receive the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management for information.

Further to City Council's previous consideration in June 2024 (CC19.2)  the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer will be submitting a report as soon as more information is available that provides an update on the State of Good Repair Design-Build Contract for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Section 2 - Dufferin Street to Strachan Avenue, Contract Number 22ECS-BE-01GE (the "Gardiner Section 2 Contract") including the results of the industry expert workshops held on June 11 and 12, 2024, as well as negotiations with the current contractor, on a plan that includes tangible, implementable measures to advance construction acceleration and enhanced congestion management measures.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council endorse the reallocation plan outlined in the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and City Council direct the Executive Director, Financial Planning, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to work with relevant City Divisions and Agencies to prioritize investment in capital projects in these areas through the 2025 Budget process.

On December 13, 2023, City Council approved in principle the terms of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal Agreement (the New Deal), which enables significant infrastructure investment in the City. The New Deal committed the City to funding and delivering growth infrastructure to advance transit and housing priorities, and also created the opportunity to invest in aging infrastructure through the upload of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway (Gardiner) and Don Valley Parkway (DVP) to the Province. Subject to a third-party due diligence assessment, the upload of the Gardiner and DVP allows for approximately $1.9 billion to be re-invested in existing and unfunded City infrastructure priorities over the next 10-year planning period.

This report identifies areas in the City that require a significant state of good repair (SOGR) investment, consistent with the funding gaps identified in the City's 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan (EX14.6), and prior SOGR reporting to Council. The report also highlights funding obligations from the New Deal that require investment, which will be supported from the reallocated expressway funding such as the Broadview Eastern Flood Protection (BEFP) project for advancing Transit-Oriented Communities, and the City's commitment to advancing housing development to support provincial economic development and growth.

The report seeks endorsement of the plan to reallocate funding from the Gardiner and DVP to the following priority areas: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) base system, Housing SOGR and infrastructure development, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) SOGR, Transportation Services SOGR, Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) SOGR, and to the Broadview Eastern Flood Protection (BEFP) project. The Executive Director, Financial Planning, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer will work with relevant City Divisions and Agencies, supported by the Capital Prioritization Framework for capital planning to invest in priority infrastructure renewal projects over the entire 10 year planning period through the 2025 Budget process.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

Subway Program Agreement-in-Principle 

1.  City Council approve the terms set out in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute a Subway Program Agreement-in-Principle with the Province of Ontario, based substantially on the terms set out in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and any other relevant officials, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

2.  Subject to entering into the Subway Program Agreement-in-Principle in accordance with Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, or designate and any other relevant City officials, to negotiate and execute any such necessary ancillary or related agreements, amendments and renewals with any other relevant parties, including a Subway Main Agreement, for the implementation of the Subway Program, all substantially in accordance with the terms included as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the executed Subway Program Agreement-in-Principle, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, or designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and any other relevant officials, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

3.  City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services or designate, in consultation with the relevant Divisions, to oversee the management and implementation of the Subway Program Agreement-in-Principle, the Subway Main Agreement and any ancillary or related agreements, including, without limitation, providing all necessary consents, approving assignments and enforcement of warranties. 

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

5.  City Council, with respect to the Subways Program:  

a.  authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services or designate, in consultation with the relevant Divisions, to identify and approve the inclusion of enhancements to City infrastructure, as well as any investigative, planning and design studies considered necessary for City infrastructure and services in the vicinity of the work to deliver the Subway Program ("Additional Infrastructure") which Metrolinx's contractor will be asked to design and/or construct as part of the Subway Program, subject to the following conditions: 

i.  the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and relevant Divisions, are of the view that the estimated price provided by Metrolinx for the Additional Infrastructure, as may be reviewed by an independent reviewer, is fair and reasonable in the circumstances; and 

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

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

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

d.  authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services or designate, in consultation with the relevant Divisions, to enter into cost-sharing arrangements with Metrolinx for services or infrastructure requested by the City for mutually beneficial projects in the vicinity of the Subway Program, or where the Province has agreed to cost-share with the City as their work on the Subway Program has created an incremental cost impact to the City’s funded capital projects that are either planned or underway, as long as conditions in Recommendations 5.a.i. and 5.a.ii. above are satisfied;

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

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

ii.  report any exercise of this delegated authority to the appropriate standing committee at the first opportunity; and

f.  direct that Confidential Attachment 3 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains confidential information supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto by the Province of Ontario and contains financial information related to ongoing negotiations with the Province of Ontario. 

6.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, and execute a TO360 Wayfinding Implementation Agreement, and any ancillary or related agreements and amendments, with Metrolinx for the Subway Program and other Metrolinx-led transit projects within the City of Toronto for the purpose of completing design studies, producing wayfinding maps and signs, sharing data and standards, and other deliverables as may be required to support wayfinding programs, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.  

7.  City Council receive Attachment 3 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.

Transit Ledger Clearing 

8.  City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Province of Ontario, in terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager, for the settlement and clearing of transit ledger items outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to fulfil a term in the Terms of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

9.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains confidential information supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto by the Province of Ontario and contains financial information related to ongoing negotiations with the Province of Ontario. 

Scarborough Subway Extension – Eglinton East LRT Kennedy Station Interface

10.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to continue discussions with Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario to explore options that provide appropriate transit network integration between the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit and Scarborough Subway Extension at Kennedy Station.

11.  City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (July 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer following completion of the Scarborough Subway Extension project, as it contains commercial information, supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization and involves the security of the property belonging to the City of Toronto. 

Other

12.  City Council request Metrolinx to provide the City with an urgent update on the current status of construction on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit including a projected date for the commencement of revenue service.

13. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to continue to advance the following goals around the sites of Ontario Line Construction in Ward 14:

a.  better engagement through the provision of a Metrolinx Community Office at Pape and Danforth;

b.  an improved tenant support strategy for current tenants who will be relocated and tenants who have previously been relocated by Ontario Line Construction;

c.  replacement of parking lost via the occupation of Toronto Parking Authority lots to continue to support local businesses and residents; 

d. additional construction mitigation measures in consultation with the local community, including the addition of construction hoarding with public art, to minimize impact and beautify the site; and

e. maintaining a clean and accessible public realm around the construction site in consultation with business owners, and immediate improvements to remove obstructions in the vicinity of 777 Danforth Avenue.

The Province of Ontario's Subway Program, being delivered by Metrolinx, is a significant transit expansion project within the City of Toronto. The Subway Program consists of the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, and Yonge North Subway Extension projects.

In February 2020, the Province and the City negotiated a Preliminary Agreement (PA) for the Subway Program, amongst other matters. The PA outlined high-level roles and responsibilities of the City and Province in the planning, delivery, and operations of the Subway Program. As the Province continues to advance the Subway Program, through its delivery agent Metrolinx, there is a need to develop and execute a Subway Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) that enhances the principles outlined within the PA to further guide the ongoing design and delivery of the Subway Program.

Negotiations on the Subway Program AIP are ongoing and 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 supplementary report to Executive Committee will provide an update on four key items related to the Subway Program, namely:

1. Subway Agreement-in-Principle;

2. Settlement of the transit ledger in accordance with the terms of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal;

3. Scarborough Subway Extension-Eglinton East LRT overbuild protections; and,

4. Update on the status of the Subway Program projects.

The Province of Ontario's Subway Program, being delivered by Metrolinx, is a significant transit expansion project within the City of Toronto. The Subway Program consists of the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, and Yonge North Subway Extension projects. This report provides City Council with an update on four key items related to the Subway Program, namely:

1. Subway Agreement-in-Principle;

2. Settlement of the transit ledger in accordance with the terms of the Ontario-Toronto  New Deal;

3. Scarborough Subway Extension-Eglinton East LRT Kennedy Station interface; and,

4. Update on the status of the Subway Program projects.

1. Subway Agreement-in-Principle

In February 2020, the Province and the City negotiated a Preliminary Agreement (PA) for the Subway Program, amongst other matters. The PA outlined high-level roles and responsibilities of the City and Province in the planning, delivery, and operations of the Subway Program. As the Province continues to advance the Subway Program, through its delivery agent Metrolinx, there is a need to develop and execute a Subway Agreement in Principle (AIP) that enhances the principles outlined within the PA to further guide the ongoing design and delivery of the Subway Program.

As such, this report is seeking City Council authority to execute a binding Subway AIP with the Province of Ontario, based on the terms outlined in Attachment 1. The AIP is intended to provide a clear understanding and agreement between the City and the Province on respective roles and responsibilities, authorities, funding responsibilities, ownership, and approvals that are crucial to the implementation of the Subway Program. Subject to City Council approval, the AIP will provide a framework for continued engagement between the City and the Province, as well as the TTC and Metrolinx, and will provide the basis from which a detailed Subway Main Agreement and additional ancillary agreements can be negotiated and executed by City staff in consultation with the TTC.

2. Transit Ledger Clearing

This report also seeks authority to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Province of Ontario to settle claims and clear the ledger on historical transit costs. The costs the City has sought to recover from the Province for planning and design work on the extension and development of new subway lines (prior to the upload of the Provincial Transit Priority projects) are of the same order of magnitude as the costs the Province has sought to recover from the City for work related to Metrolinx projects. Therefore, as a term of the New Deal Agreement, both the Province and the City of Toronto have agreed to settle their claims to support the shared commitment to advance the delivery of transit projects in the City. The settlement of these claims, that for both the City and the Province are of the same order of magnitude, reflect a change in accounting treatment and do not have a material impact to the City’s overall net financial position. A summary of these settled amounts is provided under Confidential Attachment 1.

3. Scarborough Subway – Eglinton East LRT Kennedy Station Interface

In December 2023, through EX10.17, City Council authorized City staff to execute the necessary agreements with Metrolinx to advance only the design of the Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) tunnel box structure in order to protect for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit (EELRT) Kennedy Station overbuild (Overbuild), at a cost of up to the maximum amount outlined in Confidential Attachment 2 to that report (EX10.17).

On May 31, 2024, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) requested formal written confirmation from the City that the City would fund the costs of both the design and delivery of the Overbuild, as well as the associated delay costs to the SSE, as provided by Metrolinx and outlined in Confidential Attachment 2 to this report, no later than July 31, 2024. City staff subsequently met with Metrolinx to further clarify and confirm how the cost estimate was derived, its breakdown, risk assumptions, and anticipated cash flow according to the stages of the EELRT Overbuild protection delivery process.

In parallel, City staff explored alternative options that removed structural dependency on the SSE tunnel box while achieving the same design and operations requirements as the design with the Overbuild. A potentially viable alternative has emerged (i.e., Option 2 as described in this report and in Confidential Attachment 2). Additional work is required to confirm the feasibility, costs and risks of Option 2. Confidential Attachment 2 also provides the benefits, and risks associated with Option 2.

Given the significant costs of delivering the Overbuild (Option 1), along with the fact that the EELRT is at 10% design, and full funding for its construction has not been secured, City staff do not recommend committing to the costs of the Overbuild at this time. However, to ensure a responsible intergovernmental approach to transit expansion, this report seeks City Council approval for staff to continue discussions with Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario to explore options that provide appropriate transit network integration between the EELRT and the SSE.

4. Subway Program Update

Attachment 3 provides updates on procurement, design, construction, and engagement milestones achieved by Metrolinx since City staff last reported to City Council on the full Subway Program in June 2023 and addresses related City Council directives that request bi-annual reports to Council on the overall Subway Program.

The Executive Committee:

1.  Referred the Item back to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to allow staff to continue the negotiations for the proposed land lease and to allow for the delivery of a comprehensive community engagement program by City staff in cooperation with the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation, and that consideration also be given to any other sites if identified in this engagement, and direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to report back to the Executive Committee with a target of the October 1, 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee.

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to City Council on the non-binding discussions between CreateTO, City staff and the principals of the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation (the "SCCR") regarding a proposed land lease (the "Land Lease") for a portion of City-owned 30 Mulham Place (the "Subject Property") and to obtain authority thereof. The Subject Property, also known as Buttonwood Park, is a 4.3 hectare (10.63 acres) park near Royal York Road and Eglinton Avenue West featuring an outdoor artificial ice rink (operating as tennis courts in the off-season), a children's playground, large open green space and mature trees.

At the direction of City Council, CreateTO, in consultation with City staff, and the SCCR have completed a feasibility study to identify potential sites for a proposed community centre and are recommending advancing the Subject Property as the site for the proposed development, which will serve the community as a whole, while providing a focus on serving the Somali community in particular.

The Somali community has been working for decades to identify a location in order to build a new community centre with the goal to address the gap in services available to the broader Somali community. The Subject Property provides a location near, and accessible to, much of Toronto's Somali population and can also be developed to service local community recreation needs. Through this opportunity, the City will require programs, services, and facilities that appeal to and be available to the broader public. This would be secured through a Community Access Agreement which will work as a companion document to the Land Lease. Equity deserving communities confront difficulties in terms of travel time to access vital services, a lack of recreational services, neighbourhood improvement projects, and affordable spaces for community and cultural events. The proposed community centre will be a valuable resource to improve vital services to all communities in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council direct the City Manager to request a Working Group be established regarding the Ontario Science Centre with the Province of Ontario and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to review the following:

a. the lease agreement signed in 1965 between the Province of Ontario, City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requiring the building at 770 Don Mills Road to serve as the Ontario Science Centre;

b. the Province of Ontario’s obligation to keep the Ontario Science Centre in a state of good repair; and

c. opportunities and commitments for the Province of Ontario to work in partnership with the City of Toronto and the local community on the future of the Ontario Science Centre.

Further to City Council's direction in June 2024 (MM19.25), the City Manager will be submitting a report to Executive Committee before its meeting on July 16, 2024 that provides an update on City staff's preliminary work related to the future of the Ontario Science Centre (OSC).

This report provides an update on City staff's preliminary work related to the future of the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) in response to City Council's request at its meeting of June 26, 2024. Further to City Council's direction, the report includes an overview of:

- the provincial requirements in the lease with the City and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to operate the Ontario Science Centre at the Don Mills and Eglinton site; 

- the feasibility of the City operating the Science Centre at its current location, including an assessment of potential revenues from event rentals; and

-  the November 29, 2023, Provincial business case for the Ontario Science Centre relocation and the December 6, 2023 Office of the Auditor General of Ontario Value-for-Money Audit: Science Centres (2023), which evaluated the November business case.

The City, the TRCA and the Province (through the OSC agency) entered into a 99-year nominal lease commencing July 1, 1965, with the City and TRCA leasing their respective interests in the OSC Site to the Province. Two of the three OSC buildings (Tower and Valley Buildings) reside on TRCA property, while a majority of the third (the Reception Building) and on-site parking facilities are on City-owned lands. The lease restricts the Province’s permitted use of the OSC Site to a science centre but does not obligate the operation of one. Provincial obligations in the event that the Province wishes to terminate the lease early are not specified and would require the City, TRCA and Province to negotiate a termination agreement.

Publicly available information regarding the OSC’s operations and financial performance indicate that even with a substantial annual provincial operating grant, the OSC was operating at a financial loss. The OSC also requires significant capital investment to be returned to a state of good repair that would allow for continued operation of the facility. Based on this information and preliminary analysis by staff, it does not appear the City alone could sustainably fund and maintain the operations of the OSC under the current conditions.

The most recent engineering report commissioned by the Province, the provincial business case for the OSC’s relocation to Ontario Place, and the Auditor General of Ontario’s subsequent Value-for-Money Audit indicate that while the OSC requires significant State of Good Repair (SOGR) work, including some that is critical and urgent, other options beyond the immediate full closure of the OSC were available to the Province. Further, the Auditor General of Ontario noted “that the recent relocation decision was not fully informed and based on preliminary and incomplete costing information”[1].  City staff do not have access to full information on the factors that led to the Province’s decision to relocate the OSC and thus are unable to provide independent analysis on the merits of this decision.

Further discussions with the Province and the TRCA are required to understand the Province’s obligations and intentions with respect to the current Site, and to explore opportunities to maintain science programming in the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park communities.

 
[1] https://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arreports/en23/AR_sciencecentres_en23.pdf

The Executive Committee recommends that:     

1. City Council approve General By-Law No. 2 of The 519 Church Street Community Centre Board of Management as set out in Attachment 3 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the City Manager.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to make any necessary substantive or technical changes to the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and the Association of Community Centres Boards of Management Community Centres as required in accordance with City Council's decision.

The purpose of this report is to transmit General By-law No.2 of The 519 Church Street Community Centre Board of Management (The 519) for consideration by Executive Committee and City Council, as required by previous Council direction and the Relationship Framework for the City of Toronto and the Boards of Management of the Association of Community Centres (AOCCs).

The Relationship Framework provides that Council consider AOCC Boards of Management requests to amend Chapter 25, other by-laws, Council policies or existing governance structures, and that requests to amend them be submitted to the City Manager for transmittal to the appropriate Committee of Council. In 2011, City Council also required Council approval of Board by-laws of all agencies that regulate the conduct of the business and affairs of the agency.

In accordance with these requirements, the Chair of The 519 Board of Management has transmitted to the City the Board approved General By-law No. 2, containing its revised governance and procedural policies provided here in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to this report.

The Board of Management of The 519 seeks City Council's approval of proposed General By-law No.2 that sets out governance principles of the Agency and its revised board procedure by-law. The 519 has updated its procedure by-law to reflect City of Toronto Act, 2006 and City requirements, and to expand The 519's Catchment Area as endorsed by its membership in order to serve its broader community.

The Executive Committee forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

The Executive Committee held a statutory public meeting on July 16, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Development Charges Act.

This report responds to a complaint filed pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "DC Act"), relating to a development project located at 100 Thorncliffe Park Drive in Don Valley West.

The development project is an expansion of the current building, which consists of a two-storey addition totalling 1,502.95 square meters of gross floor area (GFA). The complainant, 2613815 Ontario Inc., objects to the amount of development charges calculated. The complainant asserts that development charges in the amount of $400,147.13 should be refunded as all new GFA as contained within the first level of the expansion is for industrial uses.

City staff have reviewed the complaint and are of the opinion that the Development Charges By-law (the "DC By-law") was applied properly, and no error was made in the determination of the applicable development charges. Staff have reviewed the building permit application along with the documentation submitted by the complainant, and believe the expansion was correctly categorized as commercial retail use. The development does not meet the definition of industrial uses; therefore, development charges are not exempt.

This report recommends that the complaint be dismissed. A decision or a non-decision of Council to dismiss the complaint may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). This report was prepared in consultation with the (Acting) Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the City Solicitor.

The Executive Committee:  

1. Received the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.

As part of the 2024 Ontario Budget, the Provincial government announced that municipalities now have the ability to offer an optional reduced municipal property tax rate specifically for new multi-residential developments, whose units have been built or converted from a non-residential use. This measure mainly intends to support the development of much needed purpose-built rental housing and is aligned with the City of Toronto’s efforts to incentivize the creation of new purpose-built rental homes, including rent-controlled and affordable rental homes.

Ontario Regulation 140/24 was filed to create an optional New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Subclass. Should a subclass be introduced, it would not apply to existing new multi-residential class properties, those currently under construction, or those with pre-existing permits. Rather, future purpose-built properties could be offered a property tax discount of up to 35% of the municipal portion of the existing New Multi-Residential Property Class rate. In the City of Toronto, that rate is currently the same as the residential property tax rate.

At its meeting on April 9, 2024, while considering Item “EX13.17 – Tax Fairness for New, Purpose-Built Rental, the Executive Committee requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report back on legislative changes related to property taxes levied on multi-residential properties, with the objective of fair taxation across multi-residential typologies. This report provides information related to the newly proposed optional New Multi-Residential Property Subclass and the requirements for the City to adopt a subclass. Any potential recommendations to introduce a subclass will be brought forward for Council’s consideration during the 2025 budget process in the annual Property Tax Related Matters report.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the 2022 operating surpluses of five of the Community Centres (Community Centre 55, Central Eglinton Community Centre, Scadding Court Community Centre, Swansea Town Hall Community Centre and Waterfront Community Centre) totalling $228,451 be paid to the City of Toronto and the City of Toronto provide four Community Centres (Applegrove Community Centre, Cecil Street Community Centre, Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, and Ralph Thornton Community Centre) with supplementary grants to fund the operating deficits totalling $123,464, resulting in a net operating surplus of $104,987 to be received by the City.

On an annual basis, the City of Toronto receives the audited financial statements from 10 community centres which collectively are known as the City's Association of Community Centres (AOCCs). The audited financial statements assist the City to determine whether operating grant payments need to be provided to or clawed back from the AOCCs to settle their operating deficits or surpluses. The audited financial statements are based on the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) requirements for government not-for-profit entities while the operating deficits or surpluses align with the modified cash basis of accounting.

This report recommends settlement with the Association of Community Centres for 2022 based on their audited financial results as of December 31, 2022. 

While normally the prior year end settlement reports for both Association of Community Centres and Arena Boards are submitted together to Council in the following year, the 2022 settlement reports were delayed due to delays in completing the 2022 audits for the Arena Boards. City staff will present the 2023 Settlement Reports at the first opportunity to the City Council for consideration and approval.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2023-2032 Approved Capital Budget and Plan as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report (June 28, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto’s capital spending for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the 2023 Approved Capital Budget and Plan to align with the year-end funding requirements.

As illustrated in Table 1 below, the City's 2023 capital expenditure was $4.219 billion or 71.4% of the 2023 Approved Capital Budget of $5.911 billion for the period ended December 31, 2023.

- Tax Supported City Programs and Agencies reported capital expenditures of $2.994 billion representing 68.8% of their collective 2023 Approved Capital Budget of $4.349 billion.

- Rate Supported City Programs reported capital expenditures of $1.225 billion, representing 78.5% of their collective 2023 Approved Capital Budget of $1.561 billion.   

Table 1: Capital Variance Summary

The City's actual capital delivery in 2023 has improved from the average expenditure of $3.65 billion from 2019-2022 to $4.22 billion. In 2023, City Programs and Agencies enhanced budget planning and process management, including improving clarity and accountability in project execution and implementation, streamlining business planning processes, and improving decision-making. These actions along with improvements in the supply chain and other market conditions contributed to the on-time delivery or acceleration of capital projects. As a result, the City has achieved a spending rate of 71.4% in 2023, which is greater than the 2019-2022 average of 68%, with an aim for continued improvements in the coming years. 

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. Due to the absence of any further 2023 intergovernmental funding support, City Council approve the one-time withdrawal of $739.3 million COVID-19 backstop funding from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to offset the remaining unfavourable variance to the 2023 operating year-end results.

2. City Council direct that $200 million generated from the 2023 operating year-end Toronto Shelter and Support Services one-time underspending, as a result of New Deal intergovernmental funding support, to be transferred to the Working Capital Reserve for addressing expected future shelter demand requirements.

3. City Council approve the recommended expenditure authority as detailed in Appendix D to the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The report provides City Council with the Operating Variance for the year-ended December 31, 2023. This report also requests City Council's approval for recommended expenditure authority allocations that have no impact on the City's Net Budget.

The following table summarizes the year-end financial position of the City's Tax-Supported Operations as of December 31, 2023.

Table 1: Tax-Supported Operating Variance Summary

As noted in Table 1 above, for the 2023 year-end, Tax-Supported Operations experienced an unfavourable net variance of $739.3 million or 15% of planned expenditures adjusted for Toronto Building, City Planning, obligations and reserve allocations, and prior to backstop funding.

The unfavourable variance is driven entirely by the sustained COVID-19 impacts as a result of lower than budgeted intergovernmental funding support.

Table 2: 2023 COVID-19 Financial Impacts and Intergovernmental Funding Support

In 2023, the City continued to experience significant financial impacts, both in the form of added costs and revenue losses due to sustained impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the 2023 Operating Budget was balanced based on the expectation of continued support funding from the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario with a total budget amount of $932.8 million.

At the end of 2023, the City received $109.9 million in intergovernmental funding support, which included $68.5 million specific to Public Health, $18.8 million for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care and $22.6 million for Toronto Shelter and Support Services. In addition to the intergovernmental funding support, the City achieved $83.6 million in offsets associated with projected COVID-19 impacts compared to budgeted estimates, leaving a $739.3 million shortfall in intergovernmental funding.

As a result of the intergovernmental funding shortfall, the City's backstop strategy will be used to offset the COVID-19 related 2023 operating budget deficit. This includes a $739.3 million draw from the COVID-19 backstop that will leave the backstop fully depleted by the end of 2024.

Table 3: Rate-Supported Operating Variance Summary

The favourable year-end variance is driven by all three Rate-Supported Programs: Solid Waste Management, Toronto Parking Authority, and Toronto Water. Solid Waste Management have primarily reported underspending for the year-end, while Toronto Parking and Toronto Water have realized favourable revenues.

Rate-Supported Programs are funded entirely by the user fees that are used to pay for the services provided and the infrastructure to deliver them. Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water’s respective year-end surpluses, if any, must be transferred to the Waste Management Reserve Fund and the Wastewater and Water Stabilization Reserves respectively, to finance capital investments and ongoing capital repairs and maintenance.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2024-2033 Approved Capital Budget and Plan, as well as a reallocation of funding sources for 2022 and 2023 Approved Capital Budgets, as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto capital spending for the four-month period ended April 30, 2024, as well as the projected 2024 year-end expenditures. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to previous approved Capital Budget and Plan as outlined in the Appendix 3 of this report.

Table 1 below summarizes the City's 2024 actual capital expenditures compared with the 2024 Approved Capital Budget for the four-month period ended April 30, 2024, and the projected expenditures by December 31, 2024.

Table 1: Capital Variance Summary

The City's actual capital spending through the first four months of 2024 is $844.1 million or 13.6% of the 2024 Approved Capital Budget. This is in line with the seasonal trend of historical spending pattern.  The projected spending rate is 86.1% by year-end based on submissions from City Programs and Agencies. Capital spending will continue to be reviewed with updates provided in future variance reports that will benefit from actual experience over capital intensive months. As more actual delivery materialized over the course of the year, the Programs and Agencies will provide updated spending projections. 

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the budget adjustments and any associated complement changes detailed in Appendix D to the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the 2024 Approved Operating Budget, with no impact on the Net Operating Budget of the City.

2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 10, City Clerk’s Office by amending the fee in Column V for Fee Reference Number 80 to “Variable”.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the Operating Variance for the four months ended April 30, 2024, as well as projections to the year-end, December 31, 2024. This report also requests City Council's approval for amendments to the 2024 Approved Operating Budget that have no impact on the City's Net Budget.

The following table summarizes the year-to-date financial position and year-end projections for the City's Tax-Supported Operations as of April 30, 2024.

Table 1: Tax-Supported Operating Variance Summary

As detailed in Table 1 above, for the four-month period, Tax-Supported Operations experienced a favourable net variance of $89.5 million. A favourable net variance is projected at year-end of $62.9 million. These figures are adjusted for Toronto Building, City Planning, which have surplus allocated to reserves by legislation or reserve draws if a deficit is experienced. It is important to note that the financial information presented is as of April 30, which is a snapshot in time and the year-end projection is based on current and expected future activities.

The funding provided by the New Deal struck with the Province of Ontario makes significant contributions towards transit and shelter related services. To date, $300.0 million has been received for Subway and Transit Safety, Recovery and Sustainable Operations, $200.0 million for Shelters and Homelessness, and $6.9 million related to operating costs of the Gardner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, which are all reflected in the City’s year-to-date results and year-end projections.

Rate-Supported Programs:

Rate-Supported Programs reported a favourable year-to-date net variance of $19.1 million. At year-end, Rate-Supported Programs are projecting a favourable variance of $33.0 million.         

Table 2: Rate-Supported Operating Variance Summary

While the favourable year-to-date variance was driven by all three programs, Toronto Water accounts for just over fifty (50) percent of the variance. The year-end projections forecast all programs seeing a favourable net variance.

Rate-Supported Programs are funded entirely by user fees that are used to pay for the services provided and the infrastructure to deliver them. Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water’s respective year-end surpluses, if any, must be transferred to the Waste Management Reserve Fund and the Wastewater and Water Stabilization Reserves respectively, to finance capital investments and ongoing capital repairs and maintenance.

The Executive Committee:

1.  Received the report (June 28, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.

The City of Toronto (City) receives monies from external parties and is obligated to set these monies aside for specific purposes outlined in Provincial legislation or third-party agreements. These monies may also be set aside for goods and services that will be provided in the future. In both instances, the receipt of these monies creates obligations for the City that must be settled at a future date. An example of such an obligation is the collection of development charges when building permits are issued. These development charges will contribute to the cost of growth-related infrastructure required to provide municipal services that support new development. When these monies are received, they are recognized on the City's Statement of Financial Position as a liability called Deferred Revenue. The deferred revenue amounts are recognized as earned revenue only when the committed investment is completed, and expenditures are recognized as tangible capital assets in the Statement of Financial Position or as operating expenses in the Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus. This report provides an update of the deferred revenue balances as at December 31, 2023, and earned revenue for the period ended December 31, 2023, which is included in the City's Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus.

As at December 31, 2023, the City recorded $6,301.7 million in deferred revenues, as compared to $5,623.9 million recorded at December 31, 2022. The increase was due to the $2,727.3 million in monies received exceeding the $2,049.5 million in revenues earned by $677.8 million. The deferred revenue balance represents accumulated deferred revenue, which reflects obligated investments not yet completed to support growth, or goods and/or service commitments that the City must deliver to third parties, but not yet earned and recognized as revenue. Deferred revenues are fully committed based on contractual obligations to support growth-related infrastructure investments in the community, or other service and/or operational performance obligations.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the establishment of a reserve called the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Stabilization Reserve in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, Appendix A, Schedule 3 - Stabilization Reserves, for the purpose of providing funding to stabilize Toronto Shelter and Support Services’ shelter operations resulting from changes in shelter demand and changes to intergovernmental funding support.

2. City Council direct that $200.0 million reflected in the 2023 operating year-end Toronto Shelter and Support Services results be transferred from the 'Working Capital Reserve' to the newly created 'Toronto Shelter and Support Services Stabilization Reserve'.

3. City Council direct that $48.4 million generated from the 2023 revenue recognized as part of the ‘Canada Community-Building Fund’ be transferred to the ‘Capital Financing Reserve’.

Reserves and Reserve Funds

Reserves and Reserve Funds established by Toronto City Council (Council) are key to support the financial management and operations of the City of Toronto (City). These funds are set aside to help offset future capital needs, future obligations such as employee expenses, fiscal pressures from ongoing programs and unforeseen costs or to offset revenue shortfalls, minimizing annual tax rate fluctuations. As an example, prudent financial management requires the City to retain a Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve balance as a contingency to address unanticipated and emergency events. The City has committed to maintaining a Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve balance of no less than 2% of annual property tax revenues for this purpose.

Reserves and Reserve Funds are drawn upon to finance operating and capital expenditures as designated by Council; the contributions to, or draws from, Reserve and Reserve Funds represent a source or use of funds. Contributions to Reserves and Reserve Funds are not revenue earned by the City; similarly, draws are not expenses. Total Reserve and Reserve Funds are consolidated within the City's Accumulated Surplus position on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. These balances have accumulated over the last several years with half of the contributions made to address COVID-related financial challenges at the expense of contributions that otherwise would have supported the City's capital program. Outside of planned reserve contributions for specific uses, when possible, contributions may be made when there are excess cash inflows over budgeted amounts, when there are lower expenditures than budgeted or when there are timing impacts to commitments originally planned and approved. With the sustained impacts of the pandemic and the increased financial pressures on the City, these balances are being drawn down. The COVID-19 backstop has been nearly depleted in 2023 and will be fully depleted by the end of 2024.

This report provides a summary of activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 for the City's Reserves and Reserve Fund balances.

Reserves and Reserve Funds balances as at December 31, 2023 totaled $5,291.7 million, a decrease of $139.9 million from the December 31, 2022 balance of $5,431.6 million. This net decrease is the result of a drawdown of the COVID-19 backstop, partially offset by various deliberate contributions for capital investments in housing and capital infrastructure, contributions to vehicle and equipment replacement, and the proceeds from land sales credited directly to the land acquisition reserve fund, as authorized by Council. The majority of the City's reserve and reserve fund balances ($5,000.1 million, or 94.5%) are committed to future Council directed activities that include capital and operating expenditures and rate-based activities. Only the remaining balance of $291.6 million, or 5.5% of total reserves and reserve funds is uncommitted and available to respond to various unanticipated costs, stabilize funding sources, including the tax base, or for emergency purposes such as extreme weather events.

Of the $5,000.1 million in committed reserve and reserve funds, there are approximately

$15,447.3 million in future commitments and obligations against the existing reserves and discretionary reserve fund balances, which are consistent with Council approved plans over the 2023-2032 capital planning period. These commitments and obligations are nearly 3 times greater than the current reserve and discretionary reserve fund balances, requiring continued reserve contributions to support planned expenditures.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of taxes for the 2024 taxation year on railway roadways and rights-of-way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, in accordance with subsection 280 (1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and subsection 257.7 (1) of the Education Act.

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

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

This report seeks Council authority for the introduction of the by-law necessary to levy and collect taxes for the 2024 taxation year on railway roadways and rights-of-way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, totalling approximately $6,996,373 in taxation revenue, of which the municipal share is $6,487,844 and the provincial education share is $508,529.

The 2024 levy has remained consistent with the 2023 levy total of $6,996,832 (with a $6,488,196 municipal share and a provincial education share of $508,636). For 2024, the prescribed property tax rates for railway rights-of-way and hydro corridors remain unchanged from 2023.

Taxation of railway lands varies across Canada, with some provinces utilizing a per-acre rate for railway lands, and most western provinces using tonnage per linear kilometre rates. In Ontario, per-acre rates are not increased annually. From 2005 to 2016 railway rates remained static, followed by modest rate increases in 2017 and again in 2018, with no rate increases since. If railway and hydro rates had been indexed to inflation to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index in each year since 2005, an additional $3,468,799 would be generated from the levy in 2024. This additional levy would be inclusive of the educational portion of Hydro One's levy of approximately $3,214,409.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of amounts for the 2024 taxation year on colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities at the prescribed rate of $75 per provincially rated hospital bed, full time student or resident place as authorized by Section 285 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to be due on September 5, 2024.

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

This report requests Council authority to adopt a by-law to levy amounts in the 2024 taxation year for colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities (the "institutions"), estimated at approximately $19.8 million (annual "Heads and Beds" levy) based on the current legislative rates.

A levy of $75 per head or bed has been in effect since 1987. If the rates had been increased to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index in each year from 1987 to 2024 (such that the 2024 rate would be $177.81 for each full time student, provincially rated bed, or resident place), an additional $27.2 million in tax revenue would be received in 2024. This is an issue faced by all Ontario municipalities.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the reallocation of cashflows and corresponding funding within Toronto Water’s 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan in the amount of $29.405 million, for acceleration and deferral of projects, as presented in Schedule A (Parts A and B) to the report (June 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

2. City Council authorize the reallocation of project costs, cashflows and corresponding funding in Toronto Water's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan in the amount of $15.983 million from projects that have been awarded under budget or completed to those requiring additional funding in the same amount as presented in Schedule A (Part C) to the report (June 21, 2024) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

This report requests City Council's authority to amend Toronto Water's 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan by adjusting project cash flows contained within the Budget and Plan, respectively, to align forecasted project accelerations and deferrals. Additional reallocations to project cashflows and project costs are requested where project expenditures exceed the current approved cashflows and project costs. These reallocations will allow Toronto Water to continue to deliver projects within its capital plan. The adjustments will have a zero dollar impact on the 2024 Capital Budget and 2025-2033 Capital Plan and will align the budget and plan with Toronto Water's capital project delivery schedule and program requirements.

The Executive Committee:  

1. Received the report (July 2, 2024) from the Chief of Staff, City Manager's Office for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the City’s donation activity in 2023 as outlined in the annual reporting requirements of the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 

For the 2023 fiscal year, 7,618 donations for which tax receipts were issued were received, with a total value of $1.59 million. Donations were made by both individuals and organizations. While most donations came from individuals and organizations that live or operate within the City, donations were also received from other parts of the province and country, and from the United States of America.

It is important to note that this summary includes donations for which tax receipts were issued by the City. This summary does not include donations under $20, gifts from foundations which do not qualify for a tax receipt, or in-kind donations where a tax receipt is not requested by the donor. Agencies and corporations that issue their own tax receipts are also not included in this summary.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

Development Review - Planning Approvals

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-16 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates to approve plans of subdivision.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-17 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates for the giving of draft condominium approvals.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-18 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates to execute, amend, or release agreements to secure conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment or the Ontario Land Tribunal.

4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-18.1 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates to instruct the City Solicitor on what position to take at an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing relating to a plan of subdivision, condominium, site plan approval, complete planning application and removal of a holding provision.

5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-18.2 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates to pass Minor Zoning By-laws to remove a holding provision where the conditions for the removal have been satisfied.

6. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-19 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates to consider and approve or refuse to approve site plans.

7. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-19.1 to rescind authority from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their designates to determine whether a planning application submitted to the City is complete or incomplete.

8. As a condition of the delegations of authority by City Council to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their authorized designates, as set out in Recommendations 1 through 7 above, City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to enter into a partnership agreement to, among other things, identify the roles, accountabilities, competencies and responsibilities of the respective divisions, related to the development application review process, ensuring adherence to Official Plan Policy and other applicable plans, policies and guidelines to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

Development Review - City Infrastructure

9. In addition to the authority currently delegated by City Council to the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and their respective authorized staff designates in writing, City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their authorized designates in writing, to sign verification forms and applications required by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks under the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program.

10. In addition to the authority currently delegated by City Council to the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and their respective authorized staff designates in writing, City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their authorized designates in writing, to sign any application forms required by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as part of the Transfer of Review Program under the Ontario Water Resources Act, and subject to any applicable requirements of the City's Transfer of Review Agreement entered into with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks dated October 3, 2018.

11. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 415-20 to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their authorized designates, to enter into Municipal Infrastructure Agreements with developers to secure the construction of municipal infrastructure required to support developments or redevelopments.

12. As a condition of the additional delegations of authority by City Council to the Executive Director, Development Review, and their authorized designates, as set out in Recommendations 9, 10 and 11 above, City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Executive Director, Development Review, to enter into a partnership agreement to, among other things, identify the roles, accountabilities, competencies and responsibilities of the respective divisions, related to the development application review process, including the establishment of a harmonized practice for the circulation, review and commenting on water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure requirements or conditions, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

Development Review - Planning and City Infrastructure

13. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, minor modifications, technical amendments or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

Other

14. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to provide the following information to all Members of Council by October 2024:

a. an organization chart that lists positions within the new Development Review Division, City Planning and other Divisions affected by this reorganization, such chart to include positional reports and accompanying rationales; and

b. clarity over which official has authority over which decision in the new Development Review Division and the remaining sections of City Planning.

15.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to report to the July 2025 meeting of the Executive Committee to provide an update on implementation and performance of, and challenges facing the Development Review Division.

Development review shapes how the City grows and delivers services necessary to successfully promote and manage growth. The development review and approval system is critical in developing affordable housing, securing parklands, driving economic growth and job creation, supporting landmark projects, and delivering complete communities that meet approved service standards and regulatory requirements across Toronto.

In September 2019, City Council adopted the End-to-End Review of the Development Review Process final report, which outlined several recommendations to improve the City's development review process. This included implementing a new operating model focused on organizational structure, process improvements and technology.

Implementation of the new operating model began in March 2020 by establishing an interim team-based structure, comprised of a core team of staff across several City divisions, to streamline the review of all development applications received by the City. To expedite implementation of the new operating model in response to the housing crisis, as well as the Government of Ontario’s legislated application review timelines through Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, in June 2023, the City established a new centralized service area, Development and Growth Services, and appointed a new Deputy City Manager for the service area. All development and growth-related services and functions in the City, including the review of development applications, are now reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services. The City divisions under Development and Growth Services include: City Planning, Toronto Building, the Housing Secretariat and a newly created Development Review Division (Development Review).

Development Review's mandate is to expedite the review of all development applications received by the City, with a focus on getting more homes, notably affordable homes, built faster within complete communities. To help achieve this mandate, core staff who review development applications across a number of City divisions and disciplines, some working under previously delegated Council authorities currently in effect, will now be consolidated under Development Review. This is vital to streamline decision-making; improve consistency, transparency and accountability; improve service delivery for applicants and City staff; and ultimately, accelerate the City's development application review process.

As a result of this consolidation, the delegation of certain development review related authorities to the Executive Director, Development Review, and the appropriate City staff, is required, accompanied by changes to authorities currently delegated to the Chief Planner position. The purpose of this report is to seek the necessary delegated authority from City Council. This is required to move and consolidate City development review-related authorities within the new division.

Council approval of the recommendations in this report will help accelerate the establishment of Development Review and advance many of the City’s strategic priorities aimed at improving the quality of life for Torontonians. This includes promoting a well-run city, creating housing that is affordable and helping Torontonians along the housing continuum, keeping Toronto moving, investing in our people and neighbourhoods, and addressing climate change.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 to enter into agreements with third party corporations, individual donors and other organizations to receive funds in support of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and provide quarterly updates to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Manager, the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to advance a strategy to accelerate the review and design of the following RapidTO surface transit priority projects, and to bring study findings and recommendations, informed by consultation with local Councillors, adjacent residents and businesses, and the public, to the appropriate Committee and City Council for approval at the appropriate time: 

- Dufferin Street between Eglinton Avenue West and Dufferin Gate Loop; and 

- Bathurst Street between Eglinton Avenue West and Lakeshore Boulevard West.

Toronto's journey to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) began in 2018 when FIFA awarded hosting the FWC26 to a joint bid by Canada, Mexico and the United States, with matches to be staged across 16 cities in North America. On June 16, 2022, the City of Toronto was announced as an official Host City for the FWC26. Since that time, planning has actively been underway, preparing and uniting the city for Toronto to be showcased on the world stage.

Toronto will host six matches in the FWC26 kicking off on June 12, 2026 with the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ men’s match on Canadian soil and featuring Canada’s Men’s National Team. The games in Toronto will conclude with a knockout round of 32 match on July 2, 2026.

Hosting the FIFA World Cup is expected to bring significant economic, cultural and community benefits to Toronto that will help to enhance the City’s global profile. The economic impact is projected to aid the City’s long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic particularly benefiting the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. As with any major event, the City is working with partners to balance costs and benefits while ensuring that any public investment yields significant legacies and community benefits for Torontonians.

This report is a coordinated response to address the multiple directives from City Council in March 2024 (EX12.2), led by the FWC26 Toronto Secretariat, in collaboration with multiple divisions and agencies, including Financial Planning, Transportation Services, Environment and Climate, Solid Waste Management Services, Social Development, Finance and Administration, Purchasing and Materials Management, Economic Development and Culture, People and Equity, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, and Toronto Transit Commission.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (June 3, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Build Toronto Inc.:

a. receive the Board-approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements for Build Toronto Inc. from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 1 to the report (June 3, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO;

b.  receive the 2023 Annual Report for Build Toronto Inc. from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 2 to the report (June 3, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO; and

c. receive the CreateTO's 2023 Highlights Report from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 3 to the report (June 3, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO.

2. City Council appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Build Toronto Inc. for fiscal year 2024.

As a part of the City-wide Real Estate Model, Build Toronto Inc. (BT) supports CreateTO to fulfill its mandate. As the City of Toronto’s real estate agency, CreateTO applies a strategic city-wide lens to Toronto’s real estate holdings, develops City buildings and lands for municipal purposes and delivers real estate solutions to advance City Council’s key public policy goals and meet the program needs of City divisions, agencies, and corporations.

Under the leadership and guidance of our Board of Directors, CreateTO and its related corporations, Build Toronto Inc. and Toronto Port Lands Company, have brought stakeholders, partners and community members together to advance a number of key City-building initiatives. Please refer to Attachment 3, for CreateTO’s 2023 Highlights Report.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, Lakeshore Arena Corporation is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Lakeshore Arena Corporation, and:

a. receive the Board-approved "Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2023 Annual Report" and "Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2023 Audited Financial Statements", forming Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, Lakeshore Arena Corporation, respectively;

b. appoint Welch LLP as the Auditor of Lakeshore Arena Corporation for fiscal year 2024, and authorize the Board of Directors of Lakeshore Arena Corporation to fix the remuneration of the Auditor; and

c. receive the "Lakeshore Arena Corporation Executive Compensation Disclosure 2023", forming Attachment 3 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, Lakeshore Arena Corporation.

This report recommends that the Board of Directors of Lakeshore Arena Corporation (LAC) recommend to City Council actions necessary to comply with the requirements of the Business Corporations Act, Ontario for holding the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of LAC, including receipt of its Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (Statements) for 2023 and appointment of the auditor for 2024.

LAC's 2023 Statements were audited by Welch LLP and received an opinion stating that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the LAC as at December 31, 2023, and its results of operations, changes in net debt and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.

This report also recommends that City Council receives information disclosing the individual compensation of executive officers employed by LAC in 2023.

 The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (July 2, 2024) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Chair, Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Community Housing Corporation by:

a. receiving the Letter to the Shareholder from the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Chair of the Board of Directors and the President and Chief Executive Officer dated April 29, 2024 transmitting the "Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2023 Annual Report: Celebrating Community – Stories Across the City" and "Additional Information" (including Executive Compensation Disclosure), forming Attachment 1 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Chair, Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation;

b. receiving the "Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements", forming Attachment 2 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Chair, Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation;

c. appointing KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Community Housing Corporation for fiscal year 2024, and authorizing the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to set the fee of the Auditor; and

d. receiving the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's executive compensation disclosure included in "Additional Information" of Attachment 1 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Chair, Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation.

2. In accordance with Section 5.2.2 of the City’s Shareholder Direction to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, City Council approve Toronto Community Housing Corporation By-law 4, the “Board of Directors Meeting Procedures”, as approved by Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s Board of Directors at its meeting of February 24, 2023, and set out in Attachment 3 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the Chair, Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation.

This report transmits materials submitted by the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) to the City. Management of TCHC confirms that all financial information was made available to the auditors for the performance of the audit.

This report recommends the actions necessary to comply with the requirements of the Business Corporations Act, for holding the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of TCHC, including receipt of its Annual Report and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Statements) for 2023 and appointment of the auditor for 2024.

TCHC's 2023 Statements were audited by KPMG LLP and received an unqualified opinion stating that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the TCHC as of December 31, 2023, and its results of operations for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.

The report also provides information on subsidiaries and joint ventures, individual compensation of executive officers, and additional items as directed by the Shareholder.

Finally, the report recommends, for Council’s approval the Rules of Procedure including procedures for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of the Board and its committees as required by Section 5.2.2. The Board seeks Council’s approval for these Rules of Procedure, in the form of TCHC By-law #4.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat the portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (July 2, 2024) from the Corporate Secretary, Toronto Hydro Corporation is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Hydro Corporation.

2. City Council approve and adopt the shareholder resolution attached in Attachment 2 to the report (July 2, 2024) from the Corporate Secretary, Toronto Hydro Corporation to re-appoint the auditor of Toronto Hydro Corporation to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of the shareholder and to authorize the Directors of Toronto Hydro Corporation to fix the auditor's remuneration.

3. City Council receive the following documents for information:

a. Attachment 1a – Toronto Hydro Corporation 2023 Annual Report;

b. Revised Attachment 1b – Toronto Hydro 2023 Climate Action Plan Status Report;

c. Attachment 2 – Resolution of the Sole Shareholder – City of Toronto, Re-appointing Auditor;

d. Attachment 3 – Toronto Hydro Corporation 2023 Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 including Toronto Hydro Corporation’s audited consolidated financial statements for 2023 and the auditor's report related thereto;

e. Attachment 4 – Toronto Hydro Corporation Annual Information Form for the Year Ended December 31, 2023;

f. Attachment 5 – Toronto Hydro Corporation 2023 Environmental Performance Report;

g. Attachment 6 – Toronto Hydro 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report;

h. Attachment 7 – Toronto Hydro Corporation Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certification of Annual Filings;

i. Confidential Attachment 8a – Executive Compensation Disclosure of Toronto Hydro Corporation for 2023 (Part 1, NEO’s);

j. Confidential Attachment 8b – Executive Compensation Disclosure of Toronto Hydro Corporation for 2023 (Part 2, All);

k. Confidential Attachment 9 – Toronto Hydro Corporation Report to the Shareholder for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and Toronto Hydro Corporation Non-Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023;

l. Confidential Attachment 10 – Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023;

m. Confidential Attachment 11 – Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022;

n. Attachment 12 – Toronto Hydro Corporation’s First Quarter Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 including Toronto Hydro Corporation’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of 2024;

o. Attachment 13a – Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council Appointees for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 (Form 1);

p. Attachment 13b – Toronto Hydro Corporation Statement of Board Remuneration and Expenses 2023 (Form 2)

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 8a, 8b, 9, 10 and 11 remain confidential in their entirety due to the security of the property of the City and securities requirements arising from Toronto Hydro Corporation’s status as an offering corporation under the Business Corporations Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.B.16 (the “OBCA”), Toronto Hydro Corporation’s status as a reporting issuer under the Securities Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.S.5, and the application by the Ontario Securities Commission of National Instrument 51-102.

5. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.

Toronto Hydro provides this report:

- In combination with the attached 2023 Annual Report in satisfaction of City staff’s request, by way of email dated March 8, 2024, that Toronto Hydro Corporation provide a cover report that highlights key financial information for Executive Committee and City Council consideration.

- To comply with the requirements of subsection 94(1) of the OBCA, the directors of Toronto Hydro Corporation are required to call an annual meeting of its shareholder (i.e. the City of Toronto) by no later than fifteen (15) months after holding the last preceding annual meeting. The preceding annual meeting was held on July 11, 2023.

- To comply with the requirements of subsection 149(2) of the OBCA, the shareholder shall, at each annual meeting, appoint one or more auditors to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting. Pursuant to subsection 149(7) of the OBCA, the remuneration of an auditor appointed by the shareholder shall be fixed by the shareholder, or by the directors if they are authorized to do so by the shareholder.

- To comply with the requirements of subsection 154(1) of the OBCA and section 9.7 of the City’s Shareholder Direction, the directors of Toronto Hydro Corporation are required to place before each annual meeting of the shareholder:

- the financial statements required to be filed under the Securities Act (Ontario) and the regulations thereunder relating separately to: (i) the period that began immediately after the end of the last completed financial year and ended not more than six months before the annual meeting; and (ii) the immediately preceding financial year;

- the report of the auditor, if any, to the shareholders; and

- any further information respecting the financial position of Toronto Hydro Corporation and the results of its operations required by the articles, the by-laws or any shareholder direction.

Toronto Hydro Corporation therefore hereby submits and recommends that this report and attached documents be received by the Executive Committee and the attached shareholder resolution be approved by the City Council.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council in its capacity as one of the Shareholders of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. that it adopt and authorize the City Manager to sign the Resolutions of the Shareholders attached as Attachments 2 and 3 to the letter (May 17, 2024) from the Secretary, Board of Directors, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on behalf of the City that resolve:

a.  Financial Statements

1.  the audited financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ended December 31, 2023, are received;

 b.  Appointment of Auditors

1.  Welch LLP are reappointed as the auditors of the Corporation until the close of the next annual meeting of the shareholders or until their successors are duly appointed; and

2.  the remuneration of the auditors will be fixed by the directors who are hereby authorized to fix that remuneration;

c. Confirmation of Proceedings

1.  all by-laws, contracts, acts, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments of any director or officer of the Corporation that were enacted, made, done, or taken since the last annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation are approved, ratified, sanctioned, and confirmed; and

d.  Approval of Budgets

1.  the Budget be and is hereby ratified and approved; and

2.  any two directors or officers of the Corporation, be and they are hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, to do all such acts and things and to execute under the corporate seal of the Corporation or otherwise, and to deliver all agreements, certificates and documents as they may consider necessary or advisable to carry out the  provisions of the resolutions passed by the shareholders of the Corporation herein.

The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) 2023 Overview (Attachment 1) provides a brief history of the organization, 2023 operating highlights, an overview of annual general meeting requirements, Board actions related to appointment of the 2024 auditor, 2023 financial statement summary, results of the financial statement audit, 2023 operating financial results, background on the 2024 budget, the future outlook of the organization and a description of the Board composition.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (June 21, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Port Lands Company, and:

a. receive the Board-approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements for Toronto Port Lands Company from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO;

b. receive the 2023 Annual Report for Toronto Port Lands Company from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 2 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO;

c. receive the CreateTO's 2023 Highlights Report from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 3 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO; and

d. appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Port Lands Company for fiscal year 2024.

Under CreateTO’s management, Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) continues to advance the long-term vision for a sustainable new community in the heart of Toronto. As an active port, a vital part of our city’s economy and home to Toronto’s thriving film studio district, the Port Lands houses a large cluster of industrial uses that build and maintain the broader city.

The Port Lands also represents one of the most significant urban renewal opportunities in the city today. As the largest landowner in the Port Lands, TPLC, through CreateTO, is not only active in its role as steward and property manager but is also paving the way for a new era of innovation in the Port.

The Port Lands is currently undergoing significant flood protection work that will transform this neighborhood and unlock major new city-building uses. More than 120+ acres of land continue to be leased to Waterfront Toronto to support the completion of the flood protection work. Once completed, this initiative will unleash an abundance of new opportunities from affordable housing to vibrant parks, trails, and commercial hubs. We’re committed to continuing to work with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that this distinctive downtown area enriches Toronto to the fullest extent possible.

Please refer to Attachment #3, page 6 & 7, for Port Lands 2023 Highlights.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report (June 28, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, and:

a. receive the Board-approved "Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation 2023 Audited Financial Statements" as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (June 28, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation;

b. receive the Board-approved "Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation 2023 Annual Report" as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (June 28, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation;

c. receive the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation's 2023 executive compensation disclosure as set out in Attachment 3 to the report (June 28, 2024) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation; and

d. appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation for fiscal year 2024, and authorize the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to set the fee of the Auditor.

Enclosed are the materials in support of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting and 2023 Audited Financial Statements reporting to the City of Toronto and City Council as per the requirements of the Shareholder Direction.

The Executive Committee:

1.  Received the report (May 16, 2024) from the Chief of Police for information.

At its meeting held on June 24, 2024, the Toronto Police Service Board (Board) considered a report dated May 16, 2024, regarding “Toronto Police Service applications to the 14 programs under the Province of Ontario Community Safety Project Grants” from Chief Demkiw. Minute number P.2024-0624-11.0 is attached along with the Chief’s report.

The Board approved the foregoing report and agreed to forward a copy of the report to Toronto City Council via the City of Toronto Executive Committee for information.

The Executive Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council affirm the goal of creating a minimum of one Youth Space or Youth Hub in each of the City’s 31 Neighbourhood Improvement Areas and emerging neighbourhoods.

2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee on responses to youth violence, including the feasibility of creating a minimum of one Youth Space or Youth Hub in each of the City’s 31 Neighbourhood Improvement Areas and emerging neighbourhoods, in consultation with community based organizations.

3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to advance violence prevention opportunities for youth during the upcoming summer months, including recreation programs. 

At its meeting on June 18, 2024, the City-School Boards Advisory Committee considered Item TS2.4 and made a recommendation to Executive Committee.

Summary from the City-School Boards Advisory Committee:

The Associate Director, Violence Prevention, Social Development, Finance and Administration Division, and the Centrally Assigned Principal, Toronto District School Board, will give a presentation on Community Safety and Well-being and Schools.

This presentation will highlight ongoing engagements and activities led by the City, school boards, and multi-sectoral partners to advance SafeTO, the City’s ten-year community safety and well-being plan.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council encourage City Councillors in all wards to explore opportunities for outdoor improvements like shade structures, misting stations at schools that benefit the students and the local neighbourhood.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to the City-School Boards Advisory Committee at its October 21, 2024 meeting on a plan that outlines how the City of Toronto can formally collaborate with school boards to develop partnerships to identify opportunities to build and provide access to cricket fields, practice cages and cricket equipment as well as to increase access to cricket programs for children and youth in both City of Toronto and school board facilities.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with respective school boards to identify locations for this summer within schools located in neighbourhood improvement areas to fill programming gaps.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to provide an update to the City-School Boards Advisory Committee at its first meeting in 2025 on the status of the Facilities Master Plan with a focus on what is being undertaken for gender equity in sports field usage.

At its meeting on June 18, 2024, the City-School Boards Advisory Committee considered Item TS2.5 and made a recommendation to Executive Committee.

Summary from the City-School Boards Advisory Committee:

The Senior Project Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Project Officer, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, will give a presentation on Refreshing the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and actions specific to Building a Cricket Strategy, as well as potential opportunities with school boards.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager, the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management to proceed in accordance with the procurement plan to procure the goods and services required for the delivery of FIFA World Cup 2026 set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the second revised report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management to report quarterly to the Executive Committee, through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee, on:

a. updates to the procurement plan included in Confidential Attachment 1 to the second revised report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management, for continued review and approval; and

b. all procurements valued under $500,000, following the closing of any procurement transactions.

3.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the second revised report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and City Council authorize that Confidential Attachment 1 to the second revised report (July 2, 2024) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.

4. City Council direct the City Manager, the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer to:

a.  incorporate supply chain diversity requirements into a minimum of 50 percent of competitive procurements of all values, including, in addition to the Social Procurement Policy requirements:

1.  setting aside invitational procurements valued under $133,800 for Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers and social enterprises where a minimum of three (3) such suppliers are available; and

2. incorporating subcontracting requirements into a minimum of 50 percent of open competitive procurements valued over $133,800 to require bidders to identify opportunities to subcontract components of work to Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers and social enterprises and to award points in the evaluation for bids that include strong subcontracting targets;

b. set a target of $20 million of contracts and subcontracts to Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers and social enterprises;

c. report to the next FIFA Subcommittee meeting on a plan to advance workforce development in accordance with the Social Procurement Policy; the plan shall include opportunities to advance workforce development in as many procurements as possible and set ambitious targets for workforce development within each procurement;

d. in advance of the planned fourth quarter of 2024 report to the General Government Committee on the Social Procurement Policy, utilize the process that Purchasing and Materials Management is developing, in collaboration with ethno-cultural business associations, to work with Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers that are not certified by a supplier certification organization for FIFA World Cup 2026 procurements;

e. explore the potential of reducing the bid price for evaluation purposes for bids from Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers and social enterprises, to a maximum of 10 percent (i.e., applying bid discounts);

f.  develop a communications plan, in consultation and engagement with relevant City, external and community partners including Afro Canadian Contractors Association, CIEO Golden Mile Community JV, BuySocial Canada and cultural business organizations, to ensure that open competitive procurement opportunities are advertised to Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers and social enterprises; and

g.  include social procurement reporting as part of regular report backs to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee on awarded solicitations.

At its meeting on July 5, 2024 the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC1.1 and made recommendations to the Executive Committee.

 
This report presents the procurement plan, directly associated with the planning, execution and general obligations connected to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26), including the circumstances under which the Chief Procurement Officer intends to consider exercising the discretion to bring forward recommendations to Executive Committee, via the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee, regardless of any existing authority, in recognition of the specific requirements for financial oversight of FIFA expenditures.

The Executive Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), granted authority to the Executive Director, World Cup Hosting 2026 to award the following contract with PCL Constructors Canada Inc., in the amount of $1,103,241.60 net of taxes and charges ($993,503.23 net of Harmonized Sale Tax recoveries), for Preconstruction and Construction Management Services (CCDC 5B with Supplementary conditions) at Toronto (BMO) Stadium, all in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the Request for Proposals document, and such other and amended terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Executive Director, World Cup Hosting 2026, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and with the preconstruction portion completed prior to the commencement of the first phase of construction, starting in December 2024.

2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2024) from the Executive Director, World Cup Hosting 2026 and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential in its entirety as at this time it contains financial information that belongs to the City of Toronto and has monetary value or potential monetary value, and it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.

At its meeting on July 5, 2024 the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC1.2 and made recommendations to the Executive Committee.

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of negotiated Request for Proposals (nRFP) nRFP-0003 for Toronto Stadium - Construction Manager services (in a CCDC 5B with Supplementary conditions form) at Toronto (BMO) Stadium, and request the authority to enter into an agreement with PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in the amount of $1,103,241.60 net of taxes and charges ($993,503.23 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and meets current projected budget targets.

Adoption of the recommendations in this report at the July 16, 2024 Executive Committee meeting is required in order to permit the work to proceed in accordance with critical project timelines. This contract includes the preconstruction planning and procurement of all suppliers and sub-trades required to meet the scope of services for permanent and semi-permanent upgrade to BMO Stadium.

Announcements
The Chair acknowledged that the Executive Committee was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Where the Members of the Executive Committee listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.