Minutes Confirmed on July 2, 2024

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Interim Controller remain confidential in its entirety.

This report provides information on property tax accounts with outstanding receivables of $500,000 or more as of December 31, 2023, and reports on the total outstanding tax receivables as at December 31, 2023. The total number of properties with outstanding receivable balances of $500,000 or more is 29, including 26 owned by corporations and 3 owned by individuals as mentioned above. When compared to what was reported as of June 30, 2023, the total number of properties with receivables of $500,000 or more has increased. Further information on prior years can be found in Table 2 of the report.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council deem the unpaid property taxes levied in all years (including interest and penalties that have accrued on those unpaid taxes up to the time of write-off) on the 182 receivables listed in Attachment 1 to the report (May 1, 2024) from the Interim Controller as uncollectible, and direct the Controller to remove these amounts from the tax assessment roll by writing them off.

2. City Council deem the Provincial Offences Act fines with a total value of $6,051,456 listed in Table 3 and Attachment 3 to the report (May 1, 2024) from the Interim Controller as uncollectible and direct the Controller to remove this amount from the respective account by writing it off.

This report provides information on accounts receivable amounts that were written off as uncollectible in 2023 under delegated authority provided to the Controller including property tax amounts owing, outstanding receivables for invoiced services, and Provincial Offences Act fines.

This report recommends that Council deem uncollectible and approve for write-off certain property tax amounts owing on 31 individual property tax accounts, comprising 182 receivable amounts which total $1,950,451 that relate to taxation years 1995 to 2023. Staff are recommending these property tax receivable amounts for write-off as they are no longer returned on the assessment roll, or for which further collection efforts and recovery of outstanding amounts are extremely unlikely to be successful.

Additionally, there are 3 cases of Provincial Offences Act receivables with a total dollar value of $6,051,456 which this report recommends be deemed uncollectible and approved for write-off, as the Controller does not have delegated authority to write off. These offences relate to pre-transfer cases that are associated with corporations that are no longer in operation and for which City Legal has confirmed that they have no recoverable assets.

In 2023, the Controller, in accordance with delegated authority as provided in the City’s Financial Control By-law, has approved the write-off of $1,024,197 in outstanding receivables for various services invoiced by City Divisions where collection is considered doubtful. The Controller has also approved the write-off of 11,296 Provincial Offences Act cases totalling $8,052,086. In all cases, no amounts were recovered since debtors could not be located or were deceased, the business was no longer in operation and / or had no assets, or exhaustive collection efforts proved futile.

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), authorized the amendment of Purchase Order Number 6054338 issued to Grascan Construction Ltd., for the provision of construction services for the Lower Don Trail Improvements Phase 2 by increasing the value by $2,610,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,655,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), from $10,864,920 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,056,142 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) to $13,474,920 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($13,712,078 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6054338 issued to Grascan Construction Ltd., as a result of Request for Tender Doc3489780251, for construction services for the Lower Don Trail Improvements Phase 2.

This purchase order amendment is requested to address additional work required due to unforeseen unstable soil conditions discovered during construction, necessitating redesign and modified construction methods for the foundation system to ensure structural integrity and site safety, and additional costs associated with track protection.

The total value of the purchase order amendment being requested is $2,610,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,655,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current purchase order from $10,864,920 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,056,142 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) to $13,474,920 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($13,712,078 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), authorized the General Manager, Toronto Water to enter into an agreement with M.E. Andrews and Associates Limited, the highest scoring Supplier based on the evaluation criteria included in the Solicitation and meeting the requirements of Doc4241423110, to provide Professional Services for Local and Trunk Sewer Asset Condition Assessment in the amount of $80,522,567 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($81,939,764 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), all in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Request for Proposal Doc4241423110, Contract Number CWD-23-12, for Professional Services for Local and Trunk Sewer Asset Condition Assessment, and to request the authority to enter into an agreement with M.E. Andrews and Associates Limited, in the amount of $80,522,567 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($81,939,764 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The General Government Committee:

1. By Section 195-8.4 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 Purchasing By-Law, authorized the award of Request for Tender Doc4430179988, Contract Number 24ECS-BE-09SB  for Rehabilitation of Eastern / Adelaide Bridges (ID264, ID263, ID246, and ID266) and enter into an agreement with Soncin Construction, being the lowest compliant bid meeting the specifications and requirements of the Request for Tender Doc4430179988, Contract Number 24ECS-BE-09SB, in the amount of $63,714,67 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($64,836,053 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

2. Requested the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consider the congestion impacts and appropriate mitigation strategies of the Adelaide / Eastern Bridge construction in their upcoming Congestion Management Plan report.

This report provides the results of the Request for Tender Doc4430179988, Contract Number 24ECS-BE-09SB, for the rehabilitation of four major bridges, collectively referred to as the Eastern / Adelaide Bridges (ID264, ID263, ID246, and ID266) and requests the authority to award the contract to Soncin Construction, in the amount of $63,714,674 net of all applicable taxes and charges $64,836,053 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), all in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the Request for Tender document. The project also includes the addition of a multi-use trail on the Eastern Avenue Bridge. This work is expected to commence in July 2024 and be completed by early 2027.

General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 Purchasing By-Law, authorized the award of Request for Tender Doc4495674420, Contract Number 24ECS-RD-15LR for the Local Roads Resurfacing in Wards 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 25 and enter into an agreement with D. Crupi & Sons Limited, being the lowest bid meeting the specifications and requirements of the Request for Tender Doc4495674420, Contract Number 24ECS-RD-15LR, in the amount of $24,721,985 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($25,157,092 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries.)

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of the Request for Tender Doc4495674420, Contract Number 24ECS-RD-15LR, for the Local Roads Resurfacing in Wards 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 25 and to request the authority to award the contract to D. Crupi & Sons Limited, in the amount of $24,721,985 net of all applicable taxes and charges $25,157,092 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), all in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the Request for Tender documents. The construction for this project is expected to commence on date of award and be completed by July 31, 2025.

The General Government Committee:  

1. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Dependable Emergency Vehicles, a division of Dependable Truck and Tank Ltd., for the supply of 13 Rescue / Pumper trucks custom built on Spartan Chassis with Cummins L9 engines, for the total amount of $17,618,040 including all applicable taxes and charges ($15,865,591 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Procurement Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request General Government Committee authority to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Dependable Emergency Vehicles, a division of Dependable Truck and Tank Ltd., for the supply and delivery of 13 Rescue / Pumper trucks custom built on Spartan Chassis with Cummins brand L9 engines. The contract will be for a total amount of $15,591,186 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($15,865,591 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The production of the Cummins engine, model L9, which Toronto Fire Services currently uses in Pumper / Rescue apparatus, is being discontinued by the end of 2025 and suppliers are already seeing a decline in the availability of this engine as heavy truck manufacturers across North America are buying up large blocks in expectation of the discontinuation. Toronto Fire Services is requesting a non-competitive contract of fire apparatus using the remaining supply of Cummins L9 engines which Dependable Emergency Vehicles, a division of Dependable Truck and Tank Ltd.'s supplier still has available for the next few months, this will prevent delays in Toronto Fire Services' life cycle management program to ensure operational vehicles.

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), authorized the amendment to Purchase Order Number 6052242 with Century Group Inc., for the construction of the new Fleet Services Maintenance Garage located at 1050 Ellesmere Road, in the amount of $7,424,523 net of all taxes ($7,555,195 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $49,207,044 net of all taxes ($50,073,088 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $56,631,567 net of all taxes ($57,628,283 net of Harmonized Sale Tax recoveries).

This report is seeking authority for the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and Chief Procurement Officer to amend Purchase Order Number 6052242 issued to Century Group Inc., for the construction of the new Fleet Services Maintenance Garage located at 1050 Ellesmere Road (the "Project"), scheduled for completion at the end of October 2024.

The total value of the requested amendment is $7,424,523 net of all taxes ($7,555,195 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $49,207,044 net of all taxes ($50,073,088 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $56,631,567 net of all taxes ($57,628,283 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The amendment is required to address increased project costs resulting from changes needed for evolving client needs, updated regulations concerning contaminated soil disposal requirements, and contractor delay impact claims related to construction material and general requirements cost increases.

The new facility is approximately 74,000 square-feet and is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The design offers a multi-faceted modern facility that accommodates current service requirements. The garage aligns with the broader centralization strategy to consolidate the fleet, maintenance and repair needs of the City's Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations.

The General Government Committee recommend that:

1. City Council authorizes the General Manager, Fleet Services Division to amend the Legal Agreement and Blanket Contract Number 47022513 with Strongco LP for the supply and delivery of labour, materials, and equipment necessary to provide overflow warranty and non-warranty Original Equipment Manufacturer authorized parts and services for Volvo, Case, Fassi, National Crane, and any other equipment Strongco LP is the authorized dealer, to extend the target date by one (1) year from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, with the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional (1) one year periods, at the sole discretion of the City, and increase the total target value by $7,457,061 net of Harmonized Sales Tax and all applicable charges, ($7,588,306 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current Blanket Contract value from $7,547,751 to $15,004,812 net of all taxes and charges, based on the following conditions:

a. The agreement will be based on the condition that Strongco LP continues to be the exclusive distributor for the proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and specialized services for Volvo, Case, Fassi, National Crane, and other equipment; and

b. On other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from City Council to amend non-competitive Blanket Contract 47022513 with Strongco Limited Partnership (Strongco LP) to extend the contract validity and date by an additional five (5) year term and increase the contract value by $7,457,061 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($7,588,306 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries). The term extension will revise the maximum duration from five (5) years to ten (10) years, where all optional extension years are exhausted. This blanket contract value increase will revise the target value from $7,547,751 to $15,004,812 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($16,955,438 including all taxes and charges, $15,268,897 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The contract is for the supply and delivery of labour, materials, and equipment necessary to provide overflow warranty and non-warranty Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized parts and services for Volvo, Case, Fassi, National Crane, and any other equipment for which Strongco LP is an authorized parts and service dealer. The parts and specialized services cannot be obtained through the competitive procurement process as Strongco LP is the only authorized dealer in the Greater Toronto Area.

This fleet equipment is required to ensure the continued delivery of critical services across the City of Toronto, specifically to:

- Support and maintain water infrastructure for Toronto Water operations

- Support haulage operations for Solid Waste Management

- Maintain and develop  parks, urban forests, and recreation facilities for Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and

- Build and maintain the transportation network for Transportation Services.

Access to Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and specialized services for warranty/non-warranty repair and maintenance is vital to ensuring that units are safe, reliable, and available when required.

Additionally, completing preventative maintenance services in line with Original Equipment Manufacturer recommended standards and specifications supports Fleet Services’ ongoing work to advance fleet safety and reliability by optimizing fleet performance and equipment health and safety. With properly maintained fleet equipment, a better return on investment can be expected, including longer in-service availability and higher returns yielded from market returns when this equipment is sent to auction at the end of it’s life cycle.

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195-Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five (5) year commitment for each vendor, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71-Financial Control, Section 71-11.1.

The General Government Committee recommend that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into a non-competitive contract with Directrik Inc. (Directrik), for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of equipment installed at various City water and wastewater treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions:

a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to December 31, 2024, in the amount of $2,200,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,238,720 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $16,857,417 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($17,154,107 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

b. Directrik continues to be the exclusive distributor of the parts; and,

c. conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into a non-competitive contract with HD Compression Inc. (HD Compression), for the supply and delivery of proprietary parts, maintenance services, and bumper-to-bumper warranty for the City's four Ingersoll Rand centrifugal TURBO-AIR at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, on the following terms and conditions:

a. The initial term of the contract be from August 01, 2024 to December 31, 2024, in the amount of $44,724 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($45,511 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $901,258 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($917,120 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

b. HD Compression continues to be the exclusive distributor of parts, maintenance services, and bumper-to-bumper warranty; and,

c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into two (2) separate non-competitive contracts with Directrik Inc., and HD Compression Inc., for the supply of proprietary parts, supplies and services. The initial term of Directrik Inc., contract will be from the date of award to December 31, 2024 and the initial term of HD Compression contract will be from August 01, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Both contracts will have the option to extend the agreement for up to six (6) separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, in the total amount of $17,758,674, net of all taxes and charges ($18,071,227 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195-Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each supplier under Article 7, Non-competitive or Limited solicitations, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 15, 2024) from the City Solicitor and Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 15, 2024) from the City Solicitor and Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The purpose of this report is to obtain instructions regarding a proposed settlement of the claim by M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd., against the City of Toronto, for compensation arising out of delay and delay-related cost escalation claims for work associated with the Mount Dennis Net Zero Early Learning and Child Care Centre at 1234 Weston Road.

The Mount Dennis Net Zero Early Learning and Child Care Centre is located in the York South-Weston neighbourhood and represents the City's first net zero energy child care facility, and largest City-owned child care centre in Toronto. Construction of the new facility will result in a 98 space child care center that will serve the ward and future population growth, and advances the City's target of serving 50 percent of children aged zero to six by 2026, as identified in Toronto's 2017 - 2026 Licensed Child Care Growth Strategy.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the exemption from General Conditions (G) and (H) of Appendix B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213 (Real Property) for the 21 properties listed in Appendix A to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and approve additional compensation for each vendor's legal fees to a maximum of $5,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax.

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information pertaining to a pending acquisition of land and scientific information supplied in confidence to the City.

The purpose of this report is in connection with the acquisition of 21 newly constructed sidewalk properties along Eglinton Avenue West to seek City Council authority to (i) exempt from the due diligence and remediation requirements of General Conditions (G) and (H) set out in Appendix B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, and (ii) authorize the payment of the vendors' legal costs, to a limit of $5,000 (inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax) per property. Staff have determined these properties present reduced environmental risk to the City and that the requested authorities will facilitate a timely acquisition process.

The newly constructed sidewalks were installed by Metrolinx as part of its Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project. Transportation Services has directed Corporate Real Estate Management to acquire these properties for formal designation as public sidewalks.

Once the requested details are authorized, Corporate Real Estate Management will complete the acquisition of these 21 properties through existing delegated real estate authorities and pursuant to the requirements set out in Municipal Code Chapter 213.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorizes the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to continue negotiations to acquire the property interests set out in Appendix A (the "Property Requirements") to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as illustrated in the draft reference plan set out in Appendix B to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property Requirements, for the purposes of a permanent fire ventilation storage room and temporary access for construction staging, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner.

2. City Council grants authority to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings that are received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for a permanent and temporary easement interest in part of the property municipally known as 396 St. Clair Avenue West, for the purpose of the Toronto Transit Commission's (the "T.T.C.") St. Clair West Station Fire Ventilation Upgrade Project (the "Project").

This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, staff will serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary.

Staff will report back to City Council with a Stage 2 report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of an expropriation plan(s), which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act.

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the “Act’), approve the expropriation of the property interests as set out in Appendix A (and as identified on the draft reference plans attached as Appendix C (the “Property Interests”) to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

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

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to prepare, execute and serve offers of compensation based on reports appraising the market value of the Property Interests in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the property owners by arbitration, appeal, or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

The General Government Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider this Item, as it deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto (the "City").

On July 14, 2021 and April 14, 2018, City Council authorized the initiation of expropriation proceedings for properties required for constructing Transportation Services’ St. Clair Avenue West Transportation Master Plan, which aims to improve multi-modal transportation network in the area.

This report relates to the second stage of the expropriation process. During the first stage and in accordance with the Expropriations Act, Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate were served on all applicable "registered owners". Registered owners then had 30 days to request an inquiry into whether the proposed taking is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary. Four property owners initially requested inquiries, however, those requests have since been withdrawn. Because of the withdrawal, City Council may now approve the expropriation by this Stage 2 report. If authorized, Expropriation Plans will be registered and associated notices served. Statutory Offers of Compensation must be served prior to the City taking possession of the expropriated properties.

The property requirements are set out in Appendix A and shown on the draft reference plans attached as Appendix C.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to enter into two 21-year-less-a-day lease agreements with the City of Markham (the "Lease Agreements"), substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to the report (May 15, 2024) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and such other and amended terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, from time to time, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize that the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, shall administer and manage the agreements on behalf of the City of Toronto, including the execution and delivery of any consents, amendments, approvals, waivers, and notices, including notices of termination, provided that the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of any such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority for the City of Toronto (the "Landlord" or the "City") to enter into two 21-year-less-a-day lease agreements with the City of Markham (the "Tenant" or "Markham") to permit the continued use of surface lands at 8127 Bayview Avenue, Markham, Ontario (the "Bayview Reservoir") and 4375 Fourteenth Avenue, Markham, Ontario (the "Milliken Mills Reservoir") as parkland, a parking lot and operating a metering chamber by the Tenant.

Bayview Reservoir and Milliken Mills Reservoir are owned by the City of Toronto and operated by Toronto Water as treated water reservoirs, serving the middle and eastern portions of Toronto and the York Region.

The General Government Committee recommend that:

1.  City Council receive the report (May 17, 2024) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services for information.

In December 2023, City staff provided an update to the General Government Committee on the Phase 1 implementation of the MyToronto Pay platform, a City-branded and customized version of PayIt, which highlighted achievements and opportunities for improvement. Continued progress has been made in enhancing customer experiences and refining the City's digital payments vision since then.

This report provides an overview of the City’s approach for:

- Developing business requirements for digital payment functionalities, which will be informed by:

- Conducting City-wide future visioning activities with key business divisions.

- Gathering customer requirements through a public engagement. 

- Researching the approach to digital payments undertaken by other jurisdictions and organizations.

- Conducting a robust, open, and competitive procurement process for the selection of a suitable vendor.

- Extending the current PayIt contract as permitted by the original contract terms to maintain business continuity for the City and its residents using the MyToronto Pay platform.

The General Government Committee:  

1. Received the report (May 10, 2024) from the Interim Controller, the City Solicitor, and the Director, Court Services, for information.

This report provides information on the total number and type of parking violation notices (PVNs) issued in 2023 under the City's Administrative Penalty System. Administrative Penalty System program outcomes are also provided, including the number of disputes, cancellations, penalty variances and collection rates. The benefits of Administrative Penalty System include faster dispute resolution timelines, improved accessibility and customer experience through online service, and a significant reduction in drive-away ticket cancellations.

This report is being submitted to the General Government Committee together with a report from Toronto Police Service: "Annual Report - 2023 Parking Enforcement Unit Estimated Tag Issuance Report," which identifies enforcement related activity for 2023. In 2013, the Government Management Committee, during consideration of Item GM21.6 requested that these reports be submitted at the same time.

The General Government Committee:

1. Received the Letter (May 16, 2024) from the Board Administrator, Toronto Police Service Board, for information.

At its meeting held on March 18, 2024, the Toronto Police Service Board was in receipt of a report from Chief Myron Demkiw with regard to the 2023 Annual Report - Parking Enforcement Unit - Parking Violation Notices Issuance.

A copy of Board Minute P2024-0318-20.0 regarding this matter is attached.

The General Government Committee:

1. Received the presentation from the Chief Technology Officer on the Technology Services Division for information.

Sonia Brar, Chief Technology Officer gave a presentation on an overview of the on the Technology Services Division.

The General Government Committee will hear an overview presentation by the Chief Technology Officer on the Technology Services Division.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the General Government 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 General Government 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.

Confidential Attachment: Minutes of Closed Session