Agenda

- O Canada
- Moment of Silence
- Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the meeting held on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017.

Deferred Items:

Licensing and Standards Committee Item LS20.1

Parks and Environment Committee Item PE20.4

Planning and Growth Management Committee Item PG21.6

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Item PW22.9

Striking Committee Item ST13.4

Etobicoke York Community Council Item EY23.73

North York Community Council Item NY23.43

Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE24.13

Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE25.12

Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE25.52

Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE25.95

New Business Item CC32.1

Notices of Motions MM32.1 and MM32.2

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 27 on September 26, 2017

Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair

Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 21 on September 25, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Joe Mihevc

Report of the Community Development and Recreation Committee from Meeting 22 on September 11, 2017

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Economic Development Committee from Meeting 23 on September 20, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair

Report of the Government Management Committee from Meeting 22 on September 25, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair

Report of the Licensing and Standards Committee from Meeting 21 on September 18, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Cesar Palacio, Chair

Report of the Parks and Environment Committee from Meeting 21 on September 8, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Chair

Report of the Planning and Growth Management Committee from Meeting 22 on September 7, 2017

Submitted by Councillor David Shiner, Chair

Report of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee from Meeting 23 on September 19, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Jaye Robinson, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 24 on September 6, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 24 on September 6, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Maria Augimeri, Chair

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 24 on September 6, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Michelle Holland, Chair

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 26 on September 6, 2017

Submitted by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Chair

New Business submitted by the Mayor and City Officials

Members of Council may file petitions.

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

City Council will review the Order Paper.

Councillor James Pasternak has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

"I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek clarification of any potential options available to the City of Toronto to prevent hate-sponsored rallies from taking place on City or provincial property in Toronto. 

There has been a growing trend of hate-infested rallies being held in public spaces such as the anti-Semitic Al Quds Day rally in Toronto and there have been threats to host white supremacist and neo-Nazi rallies in Toronto similar to those in the United States.

For the past several years there has been an Al Quds Day rally held in Toronto outside Queen's Park featuring speakers making anti-Semitic and anti-Christian remarks, spreading hatred, inciting violence and supporting of terrorist organizations such as Hamas. Al Quds Day was originally created to call for the destruction of the state of Israel. The rally in 2017 did not receive a permit to hold the event at Queen's Park or from the City of Toronto, however the event proceeded.

I am asking that the following information be provided:

1.  Do the Toronto Police Service or City of Toronto have ability and what resources could they utilize to prohibit a rally that is inciting hatred and violence, such as Al Quds Day, white supremacist or neo-Nazi rallies, from taking place on City or provincial property in Toronto?"

Councillor Paul Ainslie has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

"I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek information regarding Transportation Services, Cycling Infrastructure & Programs lack of open data sets with regards to Transportation Services.

Transportation Services to date is responsible for releasing 5 of 250 datasets currently on the City of Toronto Open Data Portal released one dataset.

I regularly get inquiries as to when more comprehensive datasets dealing with such things as road infrastructure, street sweeping schedules, and traffic counts will be publicly released?

I am requesting answers to the following questions:

1. When will Transportation Services regularly release open more comprehensive datasets and update them on a regularly basis?

2. When will Transportation Services provide a detailed list of the soon to be released open datasets, with the date for release?"

Councillor Paul Ainslie has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

"I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek information regarding Transportation Services, Cycling Infrastructure and Programs lack of open data sets with regards to Bike Share ridership.

Transportation Services, Cycling Infrastructure and Programs to date has released one dataset on Bike Share Toronto.  This dataset lists the location of Bike Share Toronto Stations. Prior to 2014 trip-level information was provided on the City of Toronto Open Data Portal.

I am requesting answers to the following questions:

1. Why has Transportation Services, Cycling Infrastructure and Programs stopped issuing open datasets on Bike Share Toronto usage as mandated by Toronto City Council?

2. When will Transportation Services, Cycling Infrastructure and Programs regularly release open datasets and update them on a regularly basis?

3. When will Transportation Services, Cycling Infrastructure and Programs provide a detailed list of the soon to be released open datasets with the date for release?"

Councillor Paul Ainslie has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

"I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek information regarding the Toronto Parking Authority lack of open data sets with regards to on the City of Toronto Open Data Portal.

The Toronto Parking Authority to date has released one dataset on their locations along with some associated TTC parking lots.

I am requesting answers to the following questions:

1. When will the Toronto Parking Authority regularly release open datasets and update them on a regularly basis as mandated by Toronto City Council?

2. When will the Toronto Parking Authority provide a detailed list of soon to be released open datasets with the date for release?"

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals, by:

a.  Adding the following birds to the Prohibited Animals list in Schedule A: Gruiformes (cranes, rails), Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos), and Shenisciformes (penguins); and

b.  Delaying the come into force date for the deletion of the prohibited animals' exception for educational programs to January 1, 2018.

2.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to work with relevant City divisions, agencies, boards and external stakeholders to strengthen public educational efforts on animals permitted to be used for mobile live animal programs and best practices for public health and safety and animal care and welfare.

3.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to follow the criteria listed below prior to reporting on whether an animal should be added or removed from the prohibited animals list and to help evaluate if certain animals should be added or deleted from the list:

a.  determining if animal is on federal or provincial protected, at-risk, endangered or prohibited list;

b.  determining if animal is venomous or poisonous;

c.  determining if animal will present an undue danger to human health or safety;

d.  determining if animal care and welfare needs can be reasonably met by owner;

e.  determining if animal presents an invasive to local animals or the environment;

f.  determining if animal will cause public nuisance problems (such as noise, odour or significant garbage/waste); and

g.  determining if there is substantial independent, impartial, scientific, peer-reviewed evidence showing that the animal is relatively easy and inexpensive to keep and capable of being housed and cared for with respect to its fundamental biological, behavioural, ecological and welfare needs. Each animal's nutritional, thermal, lighting and other environment needs and landscape, furnishing, shelter and privacy requirements must be known and can be comprehensively, inexpensively and easily met.

Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, prohibits certain animals from being kept in Toronto. Some examples of prohibited animals include: snakes greater than three meters, tigers, and all poisonous and venomous animals, among others.

In 2016, City Council directed staff to undertake a broad review of prohibited animal regulations, including stakeholder and public consultation on the extent prohibited animals are used in education programs. During the spring of 2017, staff conducted research, public and stakeholder consultations on both the prohibited animals list, and the use of prohibited animals for education programs.

This report establishes six new criteria that will be used to manage the prohibited animals' list and help to evaluate if certain animals should be added or removed from the list. The process to add and remove animals from the prohibited animal list will remain the same and require staff to report to Committee and City Council.  The criteria includes:

- Determining if animal is on federal or provincial protected, at-risk, endangered or prohibited lists;
- Determining if animal is venomous or poisonous;
- Determining if animal will present an undue danger to human health or safety;
- Determining if animal care and welfare needs can be reasonably met by owner;
- Determining if animal presents an invasive threat to local animals or environment; and
- Determining if animal will cause public nuisance problems (noise, odour or significant garbage or waste).

 
In reviewing the existing prohibited animals list staff considered Council's direction to add specific bird species and reviewed the existing restrictions on reptiles.  This report recommends adding birds such as, cranes, flamingos and penguins to the prohibited animals list.

A review of reptiles and examination of other jurisdictions confirmed that the existing prohibitions were reasonable and included most reptiles that may present a significant risk to public health and safety.  In addition to the prohibited animals list, there are provincial and federal lists that protect animals and prohibit the possession of certain animals without required permits. 

This report also recommends delaying the come into force date for the deletion of the prohibited animals' exception for educational programs from July 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018. During consultations, stakeholders raised issues with the current timeframe for the deletion. Companies that use prohibited animals through this exemption stated that many were booked for events through the summer and fall and would need time to communicate with clients and make business changes. This would mean that after January 1, 2018, prohibited animals would not be permitted to be used for private or public events, such as school visits, birthday parties or camps in Toronto. Organizations could still provide animals for private or public events, however only with animals not listed on the prohibited animals list.

The report includes a recommendation to develop a public education campaign that Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) will create with relevant City divisions, agencies, boards, and external stakeholders to strengthen public awareness of animals permitted to be used and best practices for public health and safety and animal welfare and care.

Toronto Public Health and Legal Services were consulted in preparation for the report.

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the addition of movie nights to the "Arts in the Park" permit category.

2.  City Council allow individuals or organizers of not for profit events to apply for the Movie Night permits without any requirement to demonstrate not for profit or charitable status.

This report responds to the feedback from community groups to remove financial and administrative barriers to hosting neighborhood movie nights in parks to animate parks and engage communities. It also responds to a motion from the April 2017 Parks and Environment Committee to report back on a potential movies-in-the-park program in 2018.

The report seeks authority to include movie nights in the free Arts in the Park permit category.  

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Section 4.d) of the Official Plan Amendment 362, found in Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to read:

 
"4. PUBLIC REALM

Streetscape, Greenway and Landscaping

New development proposing residential and/or sensitive land uses within the Dufferin-Wilson Area, that shares a boundary with existing and/or permitted commercial or other employment uses, will provide enhanced landscaping, screening, lighting and noise attenuation/mitigation, where appropriate, to provide for safer movement along these edges and reduce conflicts with service areas."

 
2.  City Council amend Section 5.k) of the Official Plan Amendment 362, found in Attachment 1 to the report (May 24, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to read:
           

"5. MOVEMENT

Pedestrians, Cyclists and Transit

 k)  The public street, parks and open space network will be designed to provide pedestrians and  cyclists with direct, accessible, safe, and convenient connections to the transit system and other key destinations."

3.  City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands shown on Schedule 1 to Attachment 1, and adopt the Official Plan Amendment No. 362, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (May 9, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as amended by recommendations 1 and 2 above.  

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 362 as may be required.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a statutory public meeting on May 31, 2017, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, to continue discussions with the representative for Dymon Lands and report directly to City Council if there is an acceptable agreement, which includes a revision to the Site Plan Application to be consistent with the vision of the Dufferin-Wilson Regeneration Area Study, as a complete, transit supportive new community, and in particular to address the land-use mix and public road network.

This report seeks City Council approval of the recommended Dufferin-Wilson Regeneration Area planning framework to guide the revitalization of the Study Area.

The Dufferin-Wilson Regeneration Area study makes recommendations on a planning framework for the study area to support future growth as set out in Section 4.7 of the Official Plan for Regeneration Areas, and matters set out in Council's adopted Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 388 of OPA 231. The Study included a consultation process involving stakeholder and community engagement on issues related to land use, urban design, movement and community services in the area.

This report outlines the key findings from public feedback from affected landowners and summarizes the revisions to the Site and Area Specific policies that have been incorporated since Planning and Growth Management Committee's consideration of the proposed OPA at its meeting on April 5, 2017.

This report also recommends that Council adopt the revised City-initiated Official Plan Amendment (OPA) attached to this report as Attachment 1. OPA 362 sets out a draft policy framework that unlocks underutilized lands for transit supportive development, introduces new connections, and supports the creation of a complete community.

At its meeting of April 5th, 2017 a final report was tabled at the Planning and Growth Management Committee and recommended that the draft planning framework be circulated for the public’s consideration and comment. In April 2017, Planning staff circulated notice to affected landowners to provide their input on the recommended planning framework (Official Plan Amendment 362) for the Dufferin-Wilson Regeneration Area Study no later than May 8th, 2017.

After considering and evaluating the additional comments raised by affected landowners, two amendments are proposed to the draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 362, found in Attachment 1 in the Planning Staff report dated May 9th, 2017. These amendments are intended to add further clarity to two proposed policies dealing with Section 4: Public Realm and Section 5: Movement.

Planning Staff are recommending that the draft OPA 362 be adopted by City Council, subject to two amendments proposed in this report.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission, upon completion of the construction projects that have resulted in the removal of the 501 Queen Streetcar route from service for Summer 2017, to defer reintroduction of streetcar service for a period of two weeks, to permit the collection of data for the comparison study.

2.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service and the Toronto Transit Commission, to conduct a comparison study of the efficacy of streetcar service versus bus service on Queen Street, specifically looking at:

a.  Schedule reliability of transit vehicles

b.  Delays to other users of the road

c.  Collisions at transit stops involving transit vehicles and cars, pedestrians, or cyclists

d.  Collisions at transit stops between cars, pedestrians and cyclists not including transit vehicles

e.  Ridership satisfaction

f.  Fleet maintenance costs

g. Fleet operator and operation costs

h. Incidences of driver assault

i.  Incidences of passenger disputes

j.  Traffic volumes in peak period and off-peak periods

using bus data collected during the two week delayed streetcar re-implementation period, followed by the subsequent two weeks once they have been re-implemented, in order to get a clear and direct comparison during non-construction periods, and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the first quarter of 2018.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:

1.  Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to City Council with additional information on the information requested in Councillor Ford's recommendations.

In light of the decision to remove streetcars from Queen Street during the upcoming summer months, I believe this is a unique opportunity to determine the general efficiency of this mode of transit, and plan based on the needs of those serviced by this route.

Over many years we have heard arguments of streetcars or buses being a better option on Toronto's streets, but much of this information is anecdotal.  We need to know what is truly best for our City, our residents, and our visitors.

While many people recognize the inherent challenges of streetcar travel, namely general mobility and weather related issues, there are also benefits, such as the ability to transport more passengers than buses and lower vehicle emissions.

Once the various projects that are requiring removing streetcars from Queen Street are completed, we should temporarily defer reintroduction of streetcar service for a brief period of time.  This would to allow a wholesome study of public transportation on this corridor, to determine which mode of transportation offers better service given the unique qualities of Toronto and Queen Street.

The Striking Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council approve the Striking Committee Recommended 2018 meeting schedule dates which includes a meeting cycle in August and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings.

2.  City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved scheduled to the City's agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they:

a. avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and

b. avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large scale meetings on days of cultural or religious significance as noted in the approved schedule.

The purpose of this report is to establish the 2018 meeting schedule for Council and its committees.

Etobicoke York Community Council submits this Item to City Council without recommendation.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.  Requested the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to determine whether the March 9, 2017 decision of the Ontario Municipal Board implements a zoning amendment that includes Section 37 public benefits in violation of the Board Order of August 27, 2013, and report directly to City Council for its July 4, 2017 meeting.

2.  Requested the Chief Building Official to review and give consideration to revoking the unconditional building permit issued on March 17, 2017, on the basis of error, and that a report on the review be submitted to the September 6, 2017 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

I am writing to convey my discontent on behalf of my community and myself as the local councillor on the bizarre planning process followed to evaluate the development proposal at the subject site.  Briefly stated, the outcome of the planning process at the subject site is unfair, unreasonable, irrational and unjust.

While there are safeguards in place under the Planning Act and The City of Toronto Act to protect against violation of due process, it appears that the safeguards are surmountable using sophisticated planning.  Sophisticated planning is vulnerable to procedural defects, errors, omissions and greed.  Against this general backdrop and specific circumstances, I have bumped up the final site plan approval to Community Council meeting of June 13, 2017 consistent with the referral of the original application to Community Council meeting of September 10, 2013.

Adherence to procedural rules is a matter of law and the procedural rules must be followed before the merits of the proposal can be heard.  Accordingly, I am concerned that the approval of the condominium registration will nullify the attached outstanding community appeals related to the subject site and deem them redundant and reflective of the disrespect for the involvement of my community under due process.

Additionally, the development proposal at the subject site fails to satisfy two rules or tests.  Essentially, the proposal fails the test of full disclosure under the Planning Act that requires clear communication that is transparent and ensures the appropriate and reliable involvement of impacted members of the public in accordance with the Official Plan.  As well, the proposal fails the test of NO Sec.37 public benefits consistent with the original decision of the OMB issued on Aug. 27, 2013, based on what constitutes a community benefit under the Official Plan.

It is noteworthy that all Provincial Acts applicable to the planning process including the Building Code Act and the Condominium Act must work together to achieve the transparency, accountability and integrity of the planning process.  In that context, I am requesting that Council scrutinize the subject application on draft approval of condominium registration and adopt my recommendations to achieve reasonable and equitable results.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on September 6, 2017.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed a request for commercial boulevard parking from the owner of 44 Edinburgh Drive.  Commercial Boulevard parking at this location can be approved for eight vehicles on the boulevard under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743.  The Code requires that the owner enter into an agreement with the city for the use of the boulevard area and pay the fees specified in Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council include the property at 6 Frank Crescent (Chester B. Hamilton House) on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6 Frank Crescent under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 6 Frank Crescent (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (April 3, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

4.  If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed amendment to the Conservation Review Board.

5.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation by-law.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6 Frank Crescent under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value and include the property on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 

The property located on the west side of Frank Crescent between Hillcrest Drive and Bracondale Hill Road in the Bracondale Hill neighbourhood, contains a two-and-a-half storey, brick clad house, completed in 1924 in a Georgian Revival style designed by the architects Craig and Madill for Chester B. Hamilton Jr.

Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property at

6 Frank Crescent meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, which the City also applies for properties on the Heritage Register.

Designation and Inclusion on the City's Heritage Inventory would identify the property's cultural heritage values, and enable City Council to review alterations to the property to ensure those values are conserved and maintained.

The Toronto Preservation Board on April 20, 2017, considered a report (April 3, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 6 Frank Crescent.

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

This application proposes to construct a two-storey addition to the current one-storey commercial building at 772 Queen Street East.  The two-storey addition would consist of 11 residential units.  The existing ground floor commercial uses will remain.

This report reviews and recommends approval in principle of the Site Plan Control application.

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

Transportation Services recommends that a 0.3 metre wide strip of land on the east side of the north-south portion of the public lane at the rear of 1126-1140 Gerrard Street East and 387 and 389R Leslie Street be permanently closed to vehicular traffic.

 The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the removal of the pedestrian crossover coincident with the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has undertaken an operational review and safety audit of the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue.  The intent of this review was to determine the effectiveness and benefit of retaining the pedestrian crossover (PXO) at this intersection against the need to replace it with traffic control signals to enhance operational safety.

The safety audit revealed that the pedestrian crossover is generally operating safely. Further evaluation has indicated that the justifications for the installation of traffic control signals are not satisfied at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue. Therefore, the replacement of the pedestrian crossover with traffic control signals is not recommended.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which this Report is being considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Hydro Corporation, and:

a.  adopt the recommendations of the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Report" dated May 18, 2017 and approve the Shareholder Resolution in Appendix A of Attachment 1 to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in order to re-appoint KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the auditor for Toronto Hydro Corporation for 2017 until the close of the next annual meeting of the Shareholder, or until a successor is appointed, at such remuneration as may be fixed by the Corporation's Board;

 
b.  receive the "Toronto Hydro Corporation 2016 Annual Report - Powering Toronto's Future", the "Toronto Hydro Corporation 2016 Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2016" including the Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the Auditors' Report thereon, the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2016", the "Toronto Hydro 2016 Environmental Performance Report", the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer  Certification of Annual Filings", and the "Toronto Hydro Corporation First Quarter Financial Report dated March 31, 2017", including unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Corporation for the three months ended March 31, 2017, forming Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 12 respectively to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer;

 
c.  receive the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Report to the Shareholder for the year ended December 31, 2016", the "Non-Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015", the "Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015" and the Auditors' Report thereon, the "Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015" and the Auditors' Report thereon, forming Confidential Attachments 7, 8, 9 and 10 respectively to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer; and

 
d.  receive the two-part report "Executive Compensation Disclosure Toronto Hydro Corporation 2016", forming Attachment 11(a) and Confidential Attachment 11(b) to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

2.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 7, 8, 9 and 10 to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, 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, 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. 

 
3.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 11(b) to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, remain confidential in its entirety as it deals with personal information about identifiable individuals.

4.  City Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of the "Toronto Hydro Corporation Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2016 and 2015", included as part of Attachment 3 to the report (June 1, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to the Audit Committee for information.

5.  City Council approve the amended By-law No. 1.1 of the Corporation as approved by the Board of Directors of Toronto Hydro Corporation at its August 16, 2017 meeting, attached to the supplementary report (September 11, 2017) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer [EX27.1a].

This report contains recommendations for actions necessary to comply with the requirements of the Business Corporations Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.B.16 (OBCA) for holding the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Toronto Hydro Corporation (THC) including receipt of Toronto Hydro Corporation's audited annual consolidated financial statements for 2016 and appointment of the auditor for Toronto Hydro Corporation for 2017.

This report also contains recommendations for receipt at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Toronto Hydro Corporation, other reports provided by Toronto Hydro Corporation as required by the Amended and Restated Shareholder Direction Relating to Toronto Hydro Corporation (Shareholder Direction) which, in addition to the Business Corporations Act, (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990, c.B.16 requirements, include:

- Toronto Hydro Corporation's annual report, environmental performance report and annual information form;

- Toronto Hydro Corporation's report to the Shareholder, consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements and financial statements for its subsidiary companies. Note that Toronto Hydro Corporation has advised the City that Attachments 7, 8, 9 and 10 are confidential 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, 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; and

- Toronto Hydro Corporation's disclosure of executive compensation in two parts, with the part in Attachment 11(b) being confidential as it includes personal information about identifiable individuals.

This report recommends adoption of Toronto Hydro Corporation's amended By-law No. 1.1.

The amended By-law No. 1.1 was approved by the Toronto Hydro Corporation Board of Directors on August 16, 2017, and is submitted to City Council as Shareholder for approval in accordance with the Toronto Hydro Corporation Shareholder Direction and Business Corporation Act.

The Executive Committee recommends that: 

1.  City Council approve Ecobee's in-kind donation of 776 Ecobee thermostats with a total value of $166,840 ($215 per unit) for installation in the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF)-financed retrofits of two Toronto Community Housing Buildings.

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Atmospheric Fund to negotiate and sign a donor agreement with Ecobee, with terms and conditions satisfactory to Toronto Atmospheric Fund and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and provide Ecobee with acknowledgement and a tax receipt as per the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.

At the request of the Board of  Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, the City Manager recommends that City Council approve an in-kind donation of seven hundred and seventy-six (776) refurbished Ecobee thermostats with a total value of $166,840, and authorize Toronto Atmospheric Fund to enter into a donor agreement with Ecobee. The thermostats will be installed in Toronto Atmospheric Fund-financed retrofits of two Toronto Community Housing (TCH) buildings to help control overheating in the units and provide residents with greater control over their environment. This donation will also enable Toronto Atmospheric Fund and Toronto Community Housing to evaluate the performance and viability of this technology for multi-use residential applications.

The Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy requires City Council approval and a donor agreement for all donations valued at over $50,000.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize a contribution rebate program for the 2018 municipal election and:

a.  pass a by-law substantially in the form of the draft bill in Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the City Clerk;

b.  maintain funding from the non-program account to the Election Reserve Fund XR1017, at $1.2 million per annum beginning in 2018, to pay for the program; and

c.  direct that any election campaign surplus funds that become the property of the City according to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 be deposited into the Election Reserve Fund XR1017, in accordance with section 12 of the draft bill, in Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the City Clerk. 

2.  City Council authorize the City Clerk to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Election Systems and Software Inc. ("ES&S") on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Clerk and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor for the maintenance and support of the City's vote counting equipment and the supply of their associated goods and services, in the amount of up to $1,607,000 net of HST and $1,635,283.20 net of HST recoveries, for a period of four years from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021.

3.  City Council repeal the following two by-laws because they are redundant given the recently amended Municipal Elections Act, 1996:

a.  City of Toronto By-law 1177-2009, which prohibits all corporate and trade union contributions to candidates seeking office to Toronto City Council, because the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 now prohibits corporations and trade unions from contributing to candidates for office on City Council.

b.  City of Toronto By-law 1178-2009, which authorizes the electronic filing of financial statements, because the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 now authorizes the City Clerk to provide for electronic filing and to establish corresponding conditions and limits with respect to electronic filing.

The 2018 municipal election will take place on October 22, 2018.  This report seeks City Council's authorization on matters within its jurisdiction relating to the upcoming municipal election, including (1) whether to authorize a contribution rebate program; (2) authorize the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Election Systems and Software Inc. ("ES&S") for the maintenance and support of the City's vote counting equipment for a period of four years; and (3) repeal two election-related by-laws that are no longer required due to recent changes to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 ("MEA").  This report also recommends that City Council continue with the tied-vote recount threshold outlined in the Municipal Elections Act and not adopt a separate recount policy.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain external legal counsel to conduct investigations and legal proceedings with respect to complaints and issues related to third party advertising under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 that may arise during the 2018 municipal election.

2.  City Council request the City Clerk and the City Solicitor to report back to Executive Committee after the 2018 municipal election with respect to the lessons learned and provide recommendations on future enforcement of registered third party advertisers during elections.

This report responds to City Council's direction that the City Clerk and the City Solicitor report on enforcement mechanisms available for the 2018 municipal election as a result of the newly established framework in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA) to regulate registered third party advertisers.

This report recommends that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain external legal counsel to handle investigations and legal proceedings related to registered third party advertising under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, such as failure to qualify or register as a third party advertiser.

Third party signs are subject to the same by-law restrictions as election signs.  Non-compliant third party election signs are governed by Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 693, Signs, and would be enforced by the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division.

Financial matters, such as permitted spending and contributions for third party advertising are subject to the same regime as election campaign finances.  If there is an apparent contravention of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, with respect to third party advertiser or election campaign finances, there is a statutory mechanism available through the compliance audit committee process to address this matter. 

Finally, an individual may also commence a legal proceeding in court about any matter related to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, including third party advertising.

The City Clerk and the City Solicitor will report in the next term of City Council with lessons learned and recommendations with respect to future third party advertising enforcement based on the experience of the 2018 election.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council direct that upon receipt of a request, City programs and services provide commemorative recognition only of violent world events that are designated with special observance by Canadian parliamentary or Government of Canada initiatives, provided that such request meets all other City of Toronto bylaws, policies, guidelines and criteria for the applicable activity, service or program.

2.  City Council declare each April as "Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month".

City Council requested a report back to the Executive Committee on the appropriateness of recognizing historical events described or classified as "genocides" or "massacres", and that such a report consider whether only historical events recognized by Global Affairs Canada shall automatically receive recognition by the City of Toronto.

This report recommends that City Council recognize only violent world events that are designated with special observance by Canadian parliamentary or Government of Canada initiatives. It also recommends that the City of Toronto declare each April as "Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention" month, in honour of all those impacted by systemic violence. This practice is similar to Canada's recognition of April as Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month.

By adopting this standardized and transparent approach to the commemoration of violent world events Council is adopting a framework that seeks to balance the interests of various communities.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council exempt the Canadian National Exhibition Association ("CNEA") from the Council policy in Item 2014.PE28.1, adopted at its meeting of July 2014, restricting the number of motor-boat towed competitions and events within the West Channel to a combined total maximum of 10 days per calendar year and that the CNEA use not be counted for the purposes of determining total maximum use under the policy.
 

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a licence agreement with the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) for the remainder of the term and on the same renewal terms as the Amended and Restated Master Agreement among the CNEA, Exhibition Place and the City, at a nominal fee, to allow the CNEA to stage water sports and events, including motorboat towed competitions and events, for the duration of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) each year, plus a reasonable period of time for set up and tear-down, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council request the Canadian National Exhibition Association to meet annually with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in order to consult with impacted water course users on the planned use of the West Channel.

4.  City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The Executive Committee:

1.  Directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to meet with the Canadian National Exhibition Association, Exhibition Place and appropriate stakeholders to determine if there is alternative resolution and report directly to City Council on October 2, 2017.

This report provides information on the Acting City Manager's decision and legal rationale to issue a one-time permit to the Canadian National Exhibition Association ("CNEA") for a period of 28 days from August 9 to September 5, 2017 including a 10-day set up and tear down period at the Marilyn Bell Park Watercourse ("West Channel"). This is 18 days in excess of the Council direction to restrict the hosting of motorboat-towed competitions and events within the West Channel to a combined total maximum of 10 days per calendar year.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the Draft Toronto Ravine Strategy in Attachment 1 of the report (September 12, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

2.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider incorporating the following in the final Toronto Ravine Strategy:

a.  the internationally recognized concept of "Ecological Integrity" to measure the state and health of ravines;

b.  using science available at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Forestry or similar centers of research to develop baseline information and address the capacity of the City and its partners to get the work done;

c.  incorporate the Ontario Invasive Species Act into the Strategy.

3.  City Council adopt the Ravine Strategy Prioritization Framework in Attachment 2 of the report (September 12, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, and direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to apply the Prioritization Framework in developing future capital plans for ravine-based projects, beginning with the 2019-2029 capital budget.

4.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to coordinate their respective capital plans to establish an interdivisional 10-year implementation strategy and capital plan for the Ravine Strategy and report back to Executive Committee in 2018.

5.  City Council direct the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to convene a table of "Ravine Leaders" to develop a vision for philanthropic and public engagement and a framework to raise third-party investment for capital improvements within the Toronto ravine system.

6.  City Council direct the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships to identify an appropriate Toronto-based charitable organization to provide administrative and fundraising support to the Ravine Leaders, and authorize the Toronto Office of Partnerships to enter into an agreement with the identified organization on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

7.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the opportunity for the City of Toronto to implement a program to allow, within its Parks and Ravines, small group, leave-no-trace camping activities for not-for-profit youth serving organizations, and to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2018.

Toronto's ravine system is the city's greatest green asset. The scale and scope of this urban green space system - over 300 kilometres and 11,000 hectares - makes Toronto the envy of municipalities across the world. The Toronto Ravine Strategy is a new and inter-divisional framework for managing this precious asset as a natural, connected sanctuary essential for the health and well-being of the City.

This strategy provides, for the first time, an intentional and coordinated framework, vision and approach to management of this natural resource through a series of 20 actions under the five guiding principles: Protect, Invest, Connect, Partner, and Celebrate. These actions aim to guide the management of the ravines and ensure the protection of these irreplaceable lands is balanced with their use and enjoyment such that they continue to function and flourish for the next 100 years and beyond.

In a growing city, an increasing number of people rely on the ravines as their "backyards". There are also billions of dollars' worth of infrastructure - from roads to pipelines - in the ravines. The anticipated impacts of climate change, such as large scale storms, flooding and erosion will also put stress on the system. Increasing the resiliency of the ravines will, in turn, increase the resiliency of the City to face the challenges of the 21st century.

Through the application of the Ravine Strategy Prioritization Framework (Attachment 2), the City will be able to prioritize areas where protecting ecosystems, controlling erosion, managing recreational use, improving access, and meeting and maintaining accessibility standards is needed. The framework will also start to identify opportunities for collaboration with internal and external partners and will identify projects to be considered in the development of the coordinated implementation and capital plan.

The Ravine Strategy will also create a philanthropic leaders' table on ravines. The members of this table, the "Ravine Leaders" will develop a vision and framework to catalyze third party investments in the system, as well as support actions to celebrate this unique and precious asset.

During consultations on the strategy, we heard from thousands of residents, stakeholders and interest groups. The interest that the development of this strategy generated underscores how important and timely the Toronto Ravine Strategy is. Through the implementation of the actions in this strategy, the ravines will continue to support the high quality of life that the City has to offer to residents, visitors and businesses.

The next step will be to develop a comprehensive implementation framework to be presented for council approval in 2018. This plan will include work plans, timelines and deliverables for all 20 actions outlined in the strategy, as well as associated costs to fully implement the strategy.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Acting Director, Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights, the Executive Director, Human Resources, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Director, Strategic Communications collaborate to regularize the Toronto For All public education initiative into an annual City program that implements two campaigns per year.

2.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a four-year term to contract a creative agency to execute seven consecutive campaigns for Toronto For All, from 2018-2021, subject to annual budget approval.

Toronto is the most diverse city in the world, a fact celebrated in the City's motto: Diversity Our Strength. Yet, implicit biases, negative attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudices are still present, contributing to discrimination and racism that negatively impact the access to safety, wellbeing and life chances of Torontonians who belong to one or more equity-seeking groups.

The goal of the Toronto For All public education initiative is to generate dialogue amongst Toronto residents in order to create a city that says "no" to all forms of discrimination and racism, including systemic racism. Each campaign is designed to drive awareness of a social equity issue presently faced by Torontonians and to equip the broader public with the knowledge and skills to identify, question, and challenge systemic barriers through a multi-staged conversational approach.

The initiative is a municipal tool that supports the civic resiliency for all Toronto residents. Civic resiliency is the capacity of a group of residents or community to adapt to the evolving complexity and diversity of their social environment by building good relationships and viewing these changes as a strength. The City, as the government closest to residents, must lead public dialogue that can support civic resiliency in all Torontonians.

The initiative is also designed to support customer service improvement efforts across all City divisions by equipping staff to better understand their own biases or stereotypes that may prevent them from providing the best service to Torontonians from equity-seeking groups.

This report recommends regularizing the Toronto For All public education initiative as an annual program with two campaigns per year across a range of media platforms, supported by a learning program for City staff. Media platforms include print and digital transit shelter advertising (TSA) provided by Astral Media, with which the City runs approximately 50 campaigns per year. The next two proposed campaigns will focus on the experiences of Indigenous people and people living with disabilities.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission to explore options for early renewal or extension of the commuter parking lot lease between the Toronto Transit Commission and Yorkdale Shopping Centre/Oxford Properties.

2.  City Council request the City Manager to report to Executive Committee at its meeting on November 29, 2017 on the discussions with the Canada Lands Corporation and the Toronto Parking Authority regarding a shared use opportunity at the Downsview Park subway and GO train stations on the Downsview Park Merchants Market and Farmers Market parking lot, including the option of elevated robotic parking systems.

This report responds to a request from Council to undertake consultation with key commuter parking stakeholders to contextualize, assess, vision, and provide commuter feedback on the commuter parking needs along the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE). To accomplish this, this report will:

-  provide a brief overview of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension project;

-  inventory current and planned commuter parking options along the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension; and

-  discuss responsibilities and implications for a number of stakeholders involved with the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.

The Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, currently scheduled to open in late 2017, will be the first subway project completed in the City of Toronto since the opening of the Sheppard Line in 2002. The 8.6 km extension of the University Branch of the Line 1 - Yonge-University Subway will provide an important connection in the northwest of the City, linking the Vaughn Metropolitan Centre and York University.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council delegate the approval and signing authorities for real estate matters as set out in Appendix A to the report (September 12, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and the Chief Corporate Officer, effective January 1, 2018, thereby amending the existing delegated approval and signing authorities adopted by City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010 in Item EX43.7 in the manner indicated in Appendix A.

2.  City Council direct that, subject to the exclusions in Appendix B, all City Divisions, and the City Agencies identified in Appendix B ("Listed Agencies"), operate in accordance with the City's new real estate service delivery model, updated delegated authority approval process as set out in Appendix A to the report (September 12, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and due diligence procedures, effective January 1, 2018 and, if Council approval is required for any real estate matters proposed by such Division or Listed Agencies, that the related request for Council authorization be made by way of a joint report to City Council together with the Chief Corporate Officer or, where the Chief Corporate Officer deems appropriate, the Toronto Realty Agency.

3.  City Council direct that, pending the implementation of Recommendation 2 above, all Listed Agencies inform the Chief Corporate Officer of any ongoing negotiations in relation to proposed real property transactions and, where a binding commitment has not yet been entered into in relation to such proposed transaction, seek direction from the Chief Corporate Officer as to whether a review by Real Estate Services staff is required prior to entering into such commitment.

4.  City Council direct that all City Divisions and Listed Agencies, effective January 1, 2018:

a.  work with the Toronto Realty Agency in such manner as the Chief Corporate Office directs when engaging in the development of real estate portfolio planning strategies, leasing strategies, land development strategies, staff accommodation plans, real estate Request for Proposals (RFP) / Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI), joint venture proposals, and real estate policies; and

b.  provide Toronto Realty Agency with such information as it may request from time to time concerning current, upcoming or planned real estate projects or transactions, for the purpose of enabling Toronto Realty Agency to develop an understanding of existing projects and practices, and develop strategic objectives.

5.  In order to establish appropriate authority for the Toronto Realty Agency over Build Toronto Inc. ("Build Toronto") and the Toronto Port Lands Company ("TPLC") and their respective holding subsidiaries and activities, City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, Chief Corporate Officer, and the chief executive officers of Build Toronto and Toronto Port Lands Company, to review and report back to the Executive Committee in the 4th quarter of 2017 with recommendations for:

a.  amending or replacing Council's existing directions to each of Build Toronto and Toronto Port Lands Company regarding real estate matters as required to implement the new real estate model;

b.  authorizing the Toronto Realty Agency to provide management services pursuant to an agreement with each of Build Toronto and Toronto Port Lands Company; and

c.  implementing the appropriate amendments to Build Toronto's and Toronto Port Lands Company's respective shareholder directions to confirm that:

i.  all land transfers to Build Toronto or Toronto Port Lands Company, or their respective subsidiary corporations shall be subject to the terms of a transfer agreement approved by City Council; and

ii.  the members of the permanent board of directors of the Toronto Realty Agency appointed by Council shall also be appointed as the members of the board of directors of each of Build Toronto and Toronto Port Lands Company.

6.  City Council direct that the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and with input from the chief executive officers of the Toronto Transit Commission ("TTC"), Toronto Parking Authority ("TPA") and Board of Governors of Exhibition Place ("Exhibition Place"), review and report back to the Executive Committee in the 4th quarter of 2017 on the appropriate Council directions to be rescinded and replaced and amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 279 (Toronto Transit Commission), 179 (Parking Authority), and 63 (Exhibition Place), to ensure that all real estate transactions are directed through the City's new real estate service delivery model, the updated delegated authority approval process and due diligence procedures, effective January 1, 2018, while recognizing the need to preserve their ability to continue with the day to day management of real property assets falling under their respective jurisdictions.

7.  City Council direct that, subject to the exclusions in Appendix B to the report (September 12, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, each of the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Parking Authority and Exhibition Place work directly with the Chief Corporate Officer on all new or ongoing real estate transactions until the amendments referred to in Recommendation 6 come into effect on January 1, 2018 and, where a binding commitment has not yet been entered into in relation to such proposed transaction, seek direction from the Chief Corporate Officer as to whether a review by Real Estate Services staff is required prior to entering into such commitment.

8.  City Council rescind the delegated approving and signing authorities in Clause 4 of Economic Development and Parks Committee Report No. 2, entitled "Process for the Approval and Execution of Leases, Licences and Other Agreements Within the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department (City Wide)", as adopted by City Council at its meeting on March 6, 7 and 8, 2001, effective as of January 1, 2018.

9.  City Council direct that the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor and with input from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, review and report back to the Executive Committee in the 4th quarter of 2017 on the appropriate delegation of approval and signing authorities to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for short term licence and permit arrangements with respect to recreation, parks and open space areas, in order to preserve their ability to continue with the day to day management, programming and public/commercial use of parks spaces.

10.  City Council amend the consent given to the Toronto Public Library Board to enter into certain leases in Clause 11 of Administration Committee Report No. 6, entitled "Toronto Public Library Board Leases", as adopted by City Council at its meeting on October 26 and 27, 1999, effective as of January 1, 2018, such that City Council's consent is conditional upon the Toronto Public Library Board complying with the updated delegated authority approval process set out in Appendix A and the City's due diligence procedures, and direct the Chief Corporate Officer to seek input from the City Librarian on measures and processes to be implemented to provide appropriate service levels and support to the Toronto Public Library Board in respect of its leasing requirements.

11.  City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to work with the affected City Divisions and Listed Agencies to establish appropriate service levels, support and business continuity for their real estate portfolio requirements, on an immediate and ongoing basis.

12.  City Council authorize an amendment to the definition of "sale" in Chapter 213, Sale of Real Property of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to clarify the manner in which the term of a lease of City property is calculated for the purposes of same, by specifying that a lease of City property constitutes a sale only in circumstances where the unexpired term of the lease, including any rights of renewal or extension, exceeds 21 years, and authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and City Solicitor to take such steps as are required to give effect to this amendment including the introduction in Council of any bills necessary to give effect thereto.

Staff is recommending that Council align authorities for real estate matters with the new City-wide real estate model approved by City Council in May 2017.

The recommendations in the City-Wide Real Estate Transformation report were adopted by City Council on May 24, 2017 (with amendments).  With a City-building focus, the new model will centralize real estate and facilities management activities across the City over a three-year incubation period (not including Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Hydro at this time). The new model will launch on January 1, 2018, and will include:

-  the Real Estate Services and Facilities Management Divisions under the current Chief Corporate Office, with an expanded city-wide scope and mandate, including the execution and coordination of day-to-day real estate transactions and facilities management; and

-  a new agency to manage the City's real estate strategy, develop City buildings and lands for municipal purposes and deliver client-focused real estate solutions to City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations (includes operational consolidation of Build Toronto and Toronto Port Lands Company).

The model will work in an integrated fashion to execute the best real estate solutions for the City as a whole. To effectively enable the City-wide centralized model, the following is required:

-  centralizing and streamlining of current real estate authorities delegated to City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations.  This includes recommendations to rescind or amend the current delegations of authority for real estate matters as required, including, but not limited to Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Parking Authority, Toronto Public Library, and Exhibition Place; and

-  minor amendments to the current Delegation of Authority Framework for Real Estate Matters.  The consolidated delegated authority framework will co-ordinate, consolidate and harmonize various delegations previously approved by Council for various City Divisions and Agencies.

For the purposes of relieving Committee and Council Agendas of frequently routine real estate reports, facilitating situations involving critical deadlines, improving the stage on which the City conducts its real estate transactions, and avoiding delay in the implementation of approved transactions, Council has delegated authority to approve and sign certain real estate matters where funding has been made available in an approved budget. Staff is recommending that such delegation be updated to co-ordinate, consolidate and harmonize various delegations previously approved by Council.

By centralizing and streamlining the City's decision making framework for real estate matters, the City is expected to realize a number of benefits, including:

-  enhanced real estate oversight, analysis, and process efficiency in decision-making;

-  consistency in due diligence practices and application of City-wide real estate standards;

-  improved coordination and collaboration among City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations in driving real estate solutions;

-  improved opportunities for co-location, space sharing, value maximization and real estate cost savings; and

-  centralized City-wide reporting of real estate activities on an annual basis to City Council.

Overall, addressing real estate authorities is one step in the implementation of the City-wide centralized model.  A model that is designed to better support City programs in delivering service and pursue opportunities in the public interest.  This includes driving major City-building and revitalization projects, unlocking value for City priorities (e.g., community, social, economic, and environmental opportunities), and delivering better service solutions to residents and visitors of the city.

As a next step, the City Manager and the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor and with input from the impacted Divisions, Agencies and Corporations, will review and report back to Council in the fourth quarter of 2017 on specific amendments to Council directions and Municipal Code chapters; and the Chief Corporate Officer will continue to consult with the affected Divisions and Agencies on transition plans to support business continuity during the transition period.

Once the City-wide real estate service delivery model is launched on January 1, 2018, the new Toronto Realty Agency and the Chief Corporate Officer will engage with one another on real estate needs, with service levels maintained and/or improved through the maturity of the new model.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve that all Sustainable Energy Plan financing for City divisions, agencies, corporations and community based (including not-for-profit) green energy projects will continue to be financed through recoverable debt, consistent with the existing interest rate policy, which bears an interest rate equivalent to the City's cost of borrowing, to a maximum term of twenty years.

This report requests confirmation of the Sustainable Energy Plan Financing (SEPF) interest rate policy noted in the 2015 Capital Budget Notes and continuation of the Sustainable Energy Plan Financing approval process with existing program criteria.

This report outlines the results of the inaugural Open Door Program Call for Applications and recommends seven development proposals for Council approval, representing 298 affordable rental homes across the City. The report also recommends that authority be granted to City staff to enter into the necessary agreements to fund and secure the construction and operation of these affordable rental housing developments.

Open Door is a five-year initiative approved by City Council in July 2016. The program is designed to scale up City efforts to achieve Toronto's targets of creating 5,000 affordable rental homes and 2,000 affordable ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

The recommended developments represent the results of a competitive Call for Affordable Rental Housing Applications which was issued in February, 2017 and closed on May 31. These applications were reviewed by an interdivisional committee of staff from the Affordable Housing Office, City Planning, City Legal, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, Corporate Finance, and Build Toronto.

This report outlines the results of the inaugural Open Door Program Call for Applications and recommends seven development proposals for Council approval, representing 298 affordable rental homes across the City. The report also recommends that authority be granted to City staff to enter into the necessary agreements to fund and secure the construction and operation of these affordable rental housing developments.

Open Door is a five-year initiative approved by City Council in July 2016. The program is designed to scale up City efforts to achieve Toronto’s targets of creating 5,000 affordable rental homes and 2,000 affordable ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

The recommended developments represent the results of a competitive Call for Affordable Rental Housing Applications which was issued in February, 2017 and closed on May 31. These applications were reviewed by an interdivisional committee of staff from the Affordable Housing Office, City Planning, City Legal, Shelter Support and Housing Administration, Corporate Finance, and Build Toronto.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize that the affordable housing to be constructed on the land now known as Blocks 8/20 and Blocks 3W, 4W and 7W in the West Don Lands and 27 Grosvenor/26 Grenville Streets, Toronto be exempt from the payment of development charges, building, planning and parkland dedication fees and charges.

2. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable housing to be constructed on the land now known as Blocks 8/20 and Blocks 3W, 4W and 7W in the West Don Lands and 26 Grosvenor/26 Grenville Streets, Toronto for the periods of affordability for each of the of time described in the chart in the Financial Impact section of the report (September 6, 2017) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office.

3. City Council authorize City staff to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the municipal capital facility agreement.

4. City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement, with the developers chosen through the broker led offering process for the development of the affordable housing to be constructed on the land now known as Blocks 8/20 and Blocks 3W/4W and 7W in the West Don Lands and 27 Grosvenor/26 Grenville Streets, Toronto, or related corporations to secure the financial assistance being provided through the Open Door Program, setting out the terms of the operation of the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to execute, on behalf of the City, the municipal housing facility agreement, any security or financing documents or any other documents required to facilitate the funding process, including any documents required by the applicants, or their related corporations to complete construction and conventional financing, where required.

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge any City security documents registered as required by normal business practices.

7. City Council request the Director, Affordable Housing Office to report to the Affordable Housing Committee in 2019 on the results of the first phase of the Provincial Land Program in Toronto.

8. City Council request the Director of the Affordable Housing Office to engage the non-profit and co-operative sectors to include their participation in the current provincial land program.

This report recommends that City Council approve proceeding with a unique opportunity to work with the Ontario Government as part of the development of Phase One of the Provincial Affordable Housing Lands Program, which will provide up to 600 much needed new affordable rental homes for Toronto residents.

The Ontario Government, as part of its Fair Housing Plan, has established a program to leverage provincial land assets to develop a mix of market housing and new, permanent, sustainable and affordable housing across the province.

The first phase of the provincial land program includes up to eight acres of land in the West Don Lands (Blocks 8/20 and 3W, 4W and 7W) and about one acre of land at 27 Grosvenor/26 Grenville Streets in Toronto. Thirty per cent of the residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) in these sites will be allocated to affordable rental housing which is estimated to create up to 600 affordable rental homes.

This fall, Infrastructure Ontario on behalf of the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Infrastructure, through a broker-led process, will issue an offering of these prime downtown residential sites to private and not-for-profit organizations to develop approximately 2,000 market and affordable rental homes for Torontonians.

As the Phase One projects are in the pre-development stages and there is an interest in pre-planning the affordable components of the developments, this report recommends that the City pre-approve the Open Door Program's financial incentives to support the construction and operation of the new rental housing. It also recommends that City staff report to the Affordable Housing Committee In 2019 on the results of the first phase of the Provincial Land Program.

Open Door is a five-year initiative approved by City Council in July 2016. The program is designed to complement federal/provincial affordable housing initiatives and scale up City efforts to achieve Toronto's targets of creating 5,000 affordable rental homes and 2,000 affordable ownership opportunities for low-and moderate-income residents by 2020.

This report recommends that City Council approve proceeding with a unique opportunity to work with the Ontario Government as part of the development of Phase One of the Provincial Affordable Housing Lands Program, which will provide up to 600 much needed new affordable rental homes for Toronto residents.

The Ontario Government, as part of its Fair Housing Plan, has established a program to leverage provincial land assets to develop a mix of market housing and new, permanent, sustainable and affordable housing across the province.

The first phase of the provincial land program includes up to eight acres of land in the West Don Lands (Blocks 8/20 and 3W, 4W and 7W) and about one acre of land at 27 Grosvenor/26 Grenville Streets in Toronto. Thirty per cent of the residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) in these sites will be allocated to affordable rental housing which is estimated to create up to 600 affordable rental homes.

This fall, Infrastructure Ontario on behalf of the Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Infrastructure, through a broker-led process, will issue an offering of these prime downtown residential sites to private and not-for-profit organizations to develop approximately 2,000 market and affordable rental homes for Torontonians.

As the Phase One projects are in the pre-development stages and there is an interest in pre-planning the affordable components of the developments, this report recommends that the City pre-approve the Open Door Program's financial incentives to support the construction and operation of the new rental housing. It also recommends that City staff report to the Affordable Housing Committee In 2019 on the results of the first phase of the Provincial Land Program.

Open Door is a five-year initiative approved by City Council in July 2016. The program is designed to complement federal/provincial affordable housing initiatives and scale up

City efforts to achieve Toronto’s targets of creating 5,000 affordable rental homes and 2,000 affordable ownership opportunities for low-and moderate-income residents by 2020.

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

The Executive Committee:

1.  Requested the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Director, Affordable Housing Office to report directly to the October 2, 2017 City Council meeting seeking authorization for the City to take part in the Home for Good supportive housing program and to enter into an administration agreement and/or related agreement(s) with the Ministry of Housing or any other provincial entity necessary for the receipt and expenditure of funding under the program.

On September 11, 2017 the Province announced that it will be providing the City of Toronto with $90 million over three years to provide supportive housing and services for the chronically homeless and individuals with mental health needs through the new Home for Good Program.

This funding will make a real and immediate difference to provide supports and housing for some 2,000 Toronto residents, helping to break the cycle of homelessness in the emergency shelter system by keeping vulnerable residents housed.

It is crucial that these funds be activated immediately to provide much needed supports. As a result, I am asking for your support for the following recommendation:

City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Director, Affordable Housing Office to report directly to the October 2, 2017 City Council meeting seeking authorization for the City to take part in the Home for Good supportive housing program and to enter into an administration agreement and/or related agreement(s) with the Ministry of Housing or any other provincial entity necessary for the receipt and expenditure of funding under the program.

This partnership with the Province supports the City's Housing Opportunities Toronto (HOT) ten year housing action plan and TO Prosperity, the City's poverty reduction strategy.

I look forward to working with members of this committee and Council to ensure that this plan sets us on the right course to achieve safe, secure, affordable and well-maintained homes for all residents.

Advising that on September 11, 2017 the Province announced that it will be providing the City of Toronto with $90 million over three years to provide supportive housing and services for the chronically homeless and individuals with mental health needs through the new Home for Good Program.

This funding will make a real and immediate difference to provide supports and housing for some 2,000 Toronto residents, helping to break the cycle of homelessness in the emergency shelter system by keeping vulnerable residents housed.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2017-2026 Approved Capital Budget and Plan that result in with no incremental impact on debt funding.

2. City Council approve additional carry forward funding of $2.144 million for Long Term Care Homes and Services (LTCHS). The additional carry forward will increase budget by $2.144 million gross and net through one year carry forward as required to continue work on previously approved capital projects outlined in Table 3 in the report (August 21, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

3. City Council receive for information the list of 93 completed capital projects/sub-projects to be closed as detailed in Appendix 2 in the report (August 21, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, that results in a total combined project budget savings of $20.342 million.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto capital spending for the six month period ended June 30, 2017, as well as projected actual expenditures to December 31, 2017. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the 2017 Approved Capital Budget.

The report also details the 93 completed capital projects with a combined budget of $118.451 million that are ready to be closed. They have been completed under budget, realizing savings of $20.342 million. The savings which includes $10.733 million in debt funding, $5.373 million in reserves/reserve funds funding, $0.849 million in Capital from Current funding, $3.219 million in recoverable debt funding and $0.168 million in other Revenue will be returned to their original funding sources.

Table 1: Six months and Year-End Projected Spending Rate

Capital activity in the first half of the year is more preparatory, as such, the spending pattern for the first six months is typically within 20 percent of the total Council Approved Capital Budget. As detailed by City Program and Agency in Appendix 1, total expenditure for the first six months of 2017 is $0.895 billion or 16.9 percent of the 2017 Council Approved Budget, which is consistent with prior year, as compared to 20.5 percent in the second quarter of 2016 and 19.4 percent in the second quarter of 2015.

The projected expenditure to year-end is expected to reach $4.102 billion or 77.4 percent of the total 2017 Approved Capital Budget. 22 of the 33 City Programs and Agencies have year-end projected spending rate in excess of 70 percent Tax Supported Programs project a spending rate of 77.0 percent while Rate Supported Programs project spending rate of 78.6 percent by year-end.

Figure 1 below compares the actual year-end spending rate from 2012 and past 5 years with the projected year-end spending rate for 2017.

(See Figure 1 titled "2012 - 2017 Capital Spending Rate",

in the Summary section of the report dated

August 21, 2017 from the Deputy City Manager

and Chief Financial Officer)

The 2017 capital budget of $5.303 billion represents the highest Capital Budget the City has had for its Tax and Rate Supported Programs. This level of funding reflects an Approved Capital Budget of $3.708 billion plus a combined 2016 carry forward funding and 2017 in-year budget adjustments of $1.594 billion. As a result of increased Capital Budgets, the spending as a percentage of the Budget is proportionally lower.

Both the Approved Capital Budget (including carry forward funding) and actual capital expenditures have been steadily trending upwards over the last 5 years: from $2.400 billion in 2012 to $2.855 billion in 2016 and projected to reach $4.102 billion by the end of 2017. While the projected year-end spending rate of 77.4 percent for 2017 is consistent with year-end spending rate projected at the second quarter of prior years, it is optimistic compared to actual year-end spending rate of 60.2 percent for 2016 and 68.3 percent for 2015 and also to the past five year's average spending rate of 62.4 percent.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the budget adjustments detailed in Appendix F to the report (August 21, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to amend the 2017 Approved Operating Budget between Programs that have no impact to the 2017 Approved Net Operating Budget.

2.  City Council increase the 2017 Operating Budget for Social Development Finance and Administration by $0.050 million, funded from a one-time draw from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, to be used to fund a Youth Space Enhancement Program to target high-risk youth at the Don Montgomery Community Centre.

3.  City Council direct that City Programs and Agencies projecting year-end over-spending continue to identify and undertake mitigation strategies to address projected year-end over-expenditures.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the operating variance for the six month period ended June 30, 2017 as well as projections to year-end. This report also requests City Council's approval for amendments to the 2017 Approved Operating Budget between Programs that have no impact on the City's 2017 Approved Net Operating Budget.

The following table summarizes Tax Supported Operations' financial position as of the second fiscal quarter and projection at year-end:

Figure 1: Tax Supported Operating Net Variance Summary ($ Millions)

Year-to-Date Spending Results:

As noted in Figure 1 above, for the six month period ended June 30, 2017, Tax Supported Operations reported a favourable net variance of $157.839 million or 7.4 percent and are projecting a year-end surplus of $33.905 million or 0.8 percent

The year-to-date net under-spending was primarily driven by:

- over-achieved Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenue as a result of higher sales and home prices ($61.522 million net);

- under-expenditures by the Toronto Transit Commission - Conventional Service as a result of lower departmental material expenditures, accident claims and labour costs ($44.240 million net); and

- a favourable variance in Toronto Building primarily due to the increasing number of building permit applications ($11.382 million net).

In addition, the following Corporate Accounts have experienced a timing shift in planned expenses and revenue over the fiscal year to the first half but are projected to be on budget by year-end:

- an increase in Supplementary Taxes as a result of the change in historical supplementary roll delivery date compared to plan ($16.499 million net);

- the full annual receipt of the dividend payment from Toronto Hydro ($12.500 million net).

- lower level of Solid Waste Management Rebate provided compared to the planned estimates based on the historical billings ($6.678 million net); and

- increased revenue from Interest / Investment Earnings due to an earlier realization of capital gains than planned ($4.530 million net).

Favourable variances in other Programs and Agencies are primarily due to under-spending in salaries and benefits as a result of vacant positions. The majority of the vacant positions are expected to be filled by year-end, other new vacant positions may occur throughout the system. More detailed explanations at the Program / Agency level can be found in the complement section of this report.

Year-End Spending Projections:

Based on this current trend, the City is projecting a net favourable year-end variance of $33.905 million or 0.8 percent The key drivers for the expected year-end net position are largely due to the following:

- higher than budgeted Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenues due to higher than expected sales revenue achieved in the first half of 2017 is expected to decline in the last half of the year, which reflects a slowdown in the marketplace ($30.000 million net);

- higher than budgeted revenue in Toronto Building due to higher than planned building permit applications ($17.901 million net);

- Toronto Transit Commission - Conventional Service favourable year-end net variance of $15.092 million or 2.8 percent The Commission attributed the net variance to under-spending in labour expenses ($12.3 million), employee benefits ($6.0 million), lower diesel fuel consumption ($5.0 million), depreciation ($2.0 million), utilities ($3.0 million), accident claims ($2.0 million), PRESTO fees ($2.0 million) partially offset by lower passenger revenue of $4.5 million, and not requiring the budgeted reserve draw of $14.0 million;

- an under-expenditure in Toronto Transit Commission - Wheel - Trans Service attributed to fewer customer journeys than budget, and lower average cost per passenger trip on contracted taxi services ($11.074 million net);

- under-spending in Toronto Police Service as a result of the hiring moratorium and higher than planned separations ($6.500 million net); and

- under-spending in Debt Charges as a result of not issuing $150 million in debt planned for December 2016 ($5.529 million net).

The above under-spending will be partially offset by projected over-expenditures in the following areas:

- unrealized revenue from Parking Tag Enforcement & Operations as a result of better compliance through the pay by cell program, decrease in average fine amounts, the delayed implementation of Administrative Penalty System (APS), and the removal of fixed fines and prosecutor intervention at counters ($15.042 million net);

- higher than budgeted Tax Deficiencies / Write-off expenses due to posted appeals and expected appeals ($12.468 million net);

- Shelter, Support and Housing Administration unfavourable year-end forecast resulting from over-spending in Hostel Services due to the increased demand to accommodate the influx of refugees ($10.338 million net). The pressure will be partially offset by the draw of $3 million from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve being a one-time contribution approved by City Council on April 26th, 2017 when it adopted item CD19.11 "Service Level Impact of the 2017 Service Adjustments to Shelter, Support and Housing Administration";

- higher than budgeted Tax Increment Equivalent Grants (TIEG) issued due to the change in timing of 2 properties being eligible for TIEG grants ($9.882 million net);

- higher than budgeted WSIB claim payments for 14 work-related cancers and work-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorders in Fire Services ($6.153 million net);

- Parks, Forestry and Recreation's unfavourable year-end forecast due to revenue shortfall in ferry, parks and recreation permit and user fees primarily as a result of spring flooding of Toronto Island ($3.983 million net); and

- Toronto Zoo unfavourable year-end forecast driven by the labour disruptions which resulted in a revenue loss ($3.999 million).

Consistent with the City's financial management practices and policies, Programs and Agencies projecting an unfavourable year-end variance are required to identify and implement mitigation strategies where possible to address any projected shortfalls.

In accordance with the Building Code Act, the surplus from Toronto Building must be contributed to the Building Code Act Service Improvement Reserve Fund to create and maintain systems and processes which enable service delivery timelines and reporting requirements of the Province's Bill 124, Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, and 2002 Legislation to be met.

It is important to note that the projected City surplus at year-end of $33.905 million is primarily equivalent to the projected higher Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenues of $30.000 million. After isolating Toronto Building surplus and Municipal Land Transfer Tax over-achieved revenue, the forecasted year-end position for Tax Supported Operations results in a $13.996 million unfavourable variance.

Rate Supported Programs:

Figure 2: Rate Supported Net Variance Summary ($ Millions)

For Rate Supported Programs, the year-to-date favourable net variance of $39.301 million was driven by the following:

- a favourable year-to-date variance in Toronto Water due to advance postings of sale of water and industrial waste agreement revenues of $23.658 million net, as well as overall increase in the volume demand for new service connections ($31.278 million net);

- Toronto Parking Authority's favourable year-to-date variance was largely attributed to the sale of Carpark 664 and under-spending in utility costs, depreciation and parking equipment repair costs. This was partially offset by the loss of sponsorship revenue in the Bike Share Program and other cost increases ($0.841 million net); and

- a year-to-date favourable variance within Solid Waste Management Services was primarily due to under-spending in salaries and benefits in Collections and Litter Operations, as well as higher than planned revenue in multiple service areas as the actuals have been incurred earlier than the plan ($7.182 million net).

Collectively, Rate Supported Programs are projecting a favourable year-end variance of $19.203 million net. It is primarily driven by Toronto Water as a result of under-spending in salaries and benefits due to vacancies, lower than anticipated hydro rates and usage efficiencies from process changes at wastewater treatment plants, and higher than planned revenue increase of $2.600 million mostly from the new service connections and water sold to the Region of York.

Complement:

Figure 3: 2017 Year-To-Date Approved Complement by Vacancy Rate

*Corporate Accounts are largely driven by Parking Enforcement Unit vacancies.

Vacancy after Gapping % is based on operating positions only.

- as of June 30, 2017, the City recorded an operating vacancy rate of 0.7 percent after gapping for an approved complement of 50,909.2 operating positions. The year-to-date vacancy rate for capital positions was 17.6 percent for an approved complement of 3,440.2 positions.

Figure 4: 2017 Year-End Approved Complement Projections by Vacancy Rate.

*Corporate Accounts are largely driven by Parking Enforcement Unit vacancies.

Vacancy after Gapping % is based on operating positions only.

- the year-end operating vacancy rate after gapping is projected to be 0.0 percent for an approved complement of 50,900.2 operating positions. The forecasted vacancy rate for capital positions is projected to be 5.0 percent for an approved complement of 3,439.2 positions.

The detailed overview of the second fiscal quarter complement is provided in the Approved Complement Section of this report.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve an in-year adjustment to the 2017 Toronto Fire Services (TFS) Capital Budget to re-purpose $150,000 from the Technical Rescue Simulator Repair capital project (CFR111-01) to a new Toronto Fire Services Data Architecture and Data Integration Modernization Strategy, and will be assigned a project number, subsequent to Council approval.

2.  City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services to consult with the Chief Information Officer in the preparation of the new Data Architecture and Data Integration Modernization Strategy, particularly with respect to how data is released.

Toronto Fire Services (TFS) is seeking approval for an in-year adjustment to re-allocate $150,000 (debt funding) from the Technical Rescue Simulator Repair project (CFR111-01) to a new Data Architecture and Data Integration Modernization Strategy project.

The vision for the Technical Rescue Simulator Repair project was to add appropriate heating and cooling to the current facility to be able to conduct year-round training in a controlled environment during inclement weather. Due to competing priorities and a lack of capacity to implement, this project was not initiated and this was identified in the First Quarter Capital Variance report. As part of the Toronto Fire Services Transformation Plan, the current delivery model for training is being re-evaluated, and will take into account the requirements for Technical Rescue training.

Toronto Fire Services therefore recommends repurposing the capital funds from the Technical Rescue Simulator Repair project to another priority area.

Toronto Fire Services is requesting that the $150,000 be re-allocated to a new Data Architecture and Data Integration Modernization Strategy to assess Toronto Fire Services systems and data architecture, and to recommend a strategy to achieve consolidated operational data, as well as practices on how data is collected, transformed and best used. This initiative will improve efficiency by eliminating manual data tracking, streamline reporting and improve effectiveness by informing decision making with direct access to relevant, consistent and timely data. 

This new capital project will be aligned with the City of Toronto Enterprise Business Intelligence Framework (EBIF) and Corporate IT will provide assistance with procuring a resource before the end of 2017.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the extension of six temporary positions for a duration of eight months from July 2017 to February 2018, for a temporary initiative to address the increase in complaints under the Municipal Tree Protection By-Laws and adjust the Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include associated expenditure increase of $0.394 million gross and $0 net, to be fully recovered by contravention inspection fees generated under the by-laws for this purpose.

2.  City Council refer the creation of seven permanent full-time positions to address the need for tree protection enforcement under the Municipal Tree Protection By-Laws to the Budget Committee for consideration in the 2018 Operating Budget Process.

The purpose of this report is to increase the Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accommodate the cost of extending six temporary positions for eight months, from July 2017 to February 2018, to address the volume of complaints regarding by-law infractions under the Street Tree and Private Tree By-laws (City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 813, Trees, Articles II and III) and Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law (City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 658, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection).

In order to maintain the service levels realized through the temporary program and provide an opportunity for further improvement Parks, Forestry and Recreation will be including a request in the 2018 Operating Budget submission to create seven permanent full-time positions to address the ongoing need for tree protection enforcement.

The cost of both the temporary response and the permanent program for tree protection enforcement are expected to be funded by contravention inspection fees generated under the by-laws for this purpose.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds and revision to project costs within the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and future year commitments in the amount of $2.707 million, as included in Appendix 1 to the report (August 17, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with no debt impact.

2.  City Council authorize the deferral and acceleration of projects in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and future year commitments in the amount of $0.260 million, as included in Appendix 2 to the report (August 17, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with no debt impact.

3.  City Council authorize amendments to project costs and cash flows within the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's approved 2017 Capital Budget and future year commitments in the amount of $0.934 million, as included in Appendix 3 to the report (August 17, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with no debt impact.

4.  City Council authorize the deferral of cash flow in the amount of $2.000 million from 2017 to 2018, within the 2017 Parkland Acquisition project, entirely funded from the City Wide Parkland Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR2210).

5.  City Council authorize an amendment to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's approved 2017 Capital Budget for the Ward 38 Park Improvements sub-project in the Park Development project, to reallocate $0.400 million from the Trudelle Street Piazza Improvements sub-project to the following: $0.200 million for Greenbrae Circuit Splash Pad and Playground and $0.200 million for Ward Park Improvements.

The purpose of this report is to request authority from City Council to amend the approved 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF and R) by adjusting project costs and cash flows contained within the Budget and Plan.  The total change to the 2017 Capital Budget and future year commitments is a reduction of 2017 cash flow by $1.606 million and an increase of $2.540 million in 2018.  These adjustments will align cash flows for capital project delivery schedules and program requirements and as a result, will have no impact to the timing of debt requirements.  In addition, reallocations to cash flows and project costs are requested where recent project bids exceed the current approved cash flow or alternatively to advance projects into 2017 that are ready to proceed.

These adjustments will allow Parks, Forestry and Recreation to continue to deliver projects within its capital plan. The reallocations will have a zero dollar impact on debt funding and will align the budget and plan with the Parks, Forestry and Recreation capital delivery schedule, the readiness to proceed and the program requirements.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds within Toronto Water's approved 2017 Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan in the amount of $29.772 million, for acceleration and deferral of projects, as presented in Schedule A (Part A and B) to the report (August 21, 2017) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

2.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in Toronto Water's approved 2017 Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan in the amount of $5.474 million from projects that have been awarded under budget or delayed to those requiring additional funding in the same amount as presented in Schedule A (Part C) to the report (August 21, 2017) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

This report requests City Council's authority to amend Toronto Water's Approved 2017 Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan by adjusting project costs and 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 recent project bids or estimates exceed the current approved cashflow. 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 2017 Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Budget and Plan and will align the budget and plan with Toronto Water's capital project delivery schedule and program requirements.

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

The Executive Committee:

1.  Requested the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report directly to City Council for its meeting of October 2, 2017, with a full breakdown of costs related to the bridge, the reasons for the cost escalation and measures, if any, to reduce the cost.

This report requests authority to amend the 2017-2026 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by changing the funding source from debt to Development Charge Reserve Fund - Roads (XR 2110) for cash flow commitments of $4.8 million in 2018 for the King-Liberty Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge Project (CTP815-60).  In addition, the report requests authority to increase the 2017-2026 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $5.520 million gross and $0 debt in 2018 and $1.510 million gross and $0 debt in 2019 for cash flow commitments to facilitate the construction of the King-Liberty Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge Project (CTP815-60).  These additional costs will be fully funded by the Development Charge Reserve Fund - Roads (XR 2110).

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds within Transportation Services' Approved 2017 Capital Budget in the amount of $1.906 million, for funding of projects, as presented in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, with a zero debt budget impact.

This report requests City Council's authority to amend Transportation Services' Approved 2017 Capital Budget by adjusting cash flows contained within the 2017 Budget to align with project delivery schedule and program requirements. These reallocations will allow Transportation Services to continue to deliver projects within its Capital Plan. The adjustments will have a zero dollar impact on the 2017 Transportation Services' Approved Capital Budget.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy's 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget in the amount of $0.500 million, as illustrated in Schedule A to the report (August 21, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, with zero gross and net debt impact.

2.  City Council authorize the deferral and acceleration of funds in Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy's 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2018- 2026 Capital Plan in the amount of $2.250 million, as illustrated in Schedule B to the report (August 21, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, with zero gross and net debt impact.

The purpose of this report is to amend the Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy (FREEE) 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan. The amendments will have zero gross and net debt impact and will better align 2017 and future cash flows with Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy program requirements.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the deferral and acceleration of cash flows within the projects in Toronto Public Library's 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and future year commitments in the amount of $2.746 million, as included in Appendix A to the report (August 11, 2017) from the City Librarian, with zero gross and debt budget impact.

2.  City Council increase the 2017 capital budget by $1.278 million gross funded by development charges which is comprised of: 

a.  an increase of $0.300 million gross and a reduction in debt of $0.978 million to the Albion Library project funded by an increase of $1.278 million development charges.

b.  the application of the $0.978 million of debt freed up from Albion Library project to the Multi-Branch State of Good Repair project, as shown in Appendix B to the report (August 11, 2017) from the City Librarian.

This report requests City Council's authority to amend the Toronto Public Library (TPL) 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan by adjusting cash flows contained within the Budget and Plan, respectively, to align forecasted project accelerations and deferrals. Additional budget reallocations to project costs and cash flows are requested where actual spending exceed the current approved cash flow. The adjustments will have a zero debt impact on the 2017 Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Capital Plan and will align the 2017 Capital Budget to Toronto Public Library's capital project delivery schedule and program requirements.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to expedite the work being done to facilitate the official plan amendment for Exhibition Place requested by City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016 (EX 11.13).

The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, on July 27, 2017 considered item EP5.5 on Official Plan Amendment - Status of City Subcommittee Actions.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to hold public information sessions on the planned partial closure of the Wilson Subway station parking lot.

City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, referred Motion MM31.24 to the Executive Committee.

On January 31, 2017, City Council passed item EX21.19 Commuter Parking Options that directed the City Manager to "contextualize, assess, vision and provide commuter feedback on the commuter parking needs along the new Spadina-University Subway line and other points of entry for travel" and report back to Executive Committee. The need for such a report was driven in part by the chaotic situation around Wilson Station with the permanent closure of a commuter parking lot in December 2016.

Recently, the Toronto Transit Commission announced that a further 230 commuter parking spots would be temporarily lost from July 4 to December 30, 2017 around Wilson Station due to construction as the Toronto Transit Commission rehabilitates the upper bus loop at the station. It is unclear if the recently reopened Yorkdale commuter lot will be able to handle the overflow from Wilson.

It is vital that these concerns be addressed in the City Manager's report along with clarity as to the status of the commuter parking lot at Sheppard West Station (formerly Downsview Station) and any future construction work at Wilson Station that would affect the commuter parking lot.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council grant a site specific exemption to the three year time limit for demolition reduction credits under the development charges by-law for the redevelopment of the Sherman Campus Community Centre at 4588 and 4600 Bathurst Street.

City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, referred Motion MM31.26 to the Executive Committee.

Lands at 4588 and 4600 Bathurst Street (collectively "the Sherman Campus") have long been used to provide indoor and outdoor community and cultural facilities and are supported by the City's Ethno-Cultural Tax Rebate program. The indoor facilities are offered to members only, but membership is open to the public.  The grounds are connected to the City's park system.

Pursuant to site-specific Zoning amendments, approved in September 2006, the campus embarked on a phased redevelopment of the lands. Phase 1 was completed in 2009, and in 2010 the campus drew a demolition permit for the redevelopment of the main structure (Phase 2). Redevelopment was delayed due to private donor funding challenges related to the 2008/2009 financial crisis, and despite support from the Federal stimulus program, the bulk of the reconstruction is only now approaching the submission of the required building permit application. The new facilities are expected to be somewhat smaller than the original facilities in terms of gross floor area.

The project is subject to development charges; however, the City's development charges by-law provides a reduction for redevelopment projects provided the issuance of a demolition permit and the submission of a complete building permit application occur with a three year period. Since the Sherman Campus demolition occurred in 2010 and a building permit application for redevelopment has not yet been submitted, the project is subject to development charges, estimated on the basis of preliminary architectural drawings to be about $600,000.

The three year availability of redevelopment reduction under the City's 2013 development charges by-law is one of many policies that will be reviewed as the by-law is renewed later in 2017.  In this case the effect of the three year limit places an onerous financial requirement on the project that otherwise is the subject of considerable public benefit and funding support.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1.  City Council appoint or designate the Medical Officer of Health as Overdose Coordinator with the authority to direct and coordinate the City’s response across divisions and agencies.

The Board of Health also:

1.  Requested the Premier of Ontario to immediately declare an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the marked increase in opioid overdoses and related deaths throughout Ontario.

2.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to implement an ongoing evidence-based overdose public education campaign across the city to include exploring the potential to use City of Toronto advertising space (e.g. TTC stations and vehicles) and broad distribution of resources, including to pharmacies, physician offices and hospital emergency departments.  
 

3.  Requested the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to expand the distribution of naloxone to community service providers to include in their first aid kits.
 

4.  Requested the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to ensure both intramuscular and intranasal formulations of naloxone are available through the community naloxone programs to ensure people have access to the formulation that best meets their needs.

 
5.  Requested the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to target the new funding for harm reduction services, announced in August 2017, to peer outreach services and expanding the capacity of harm reduction service delivery across the city. 
 

6.  Requested the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, as part of their recent announcement of new funding for treatment, to ensure funds are allocated to residential withdrawal management and other residential and outpatient treatment services.
 

7.  Requested the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to immediately address barriers to collecting and reporting “real-time” overdose data, including more accurate emergency department visit data, as part of its commitment to improve monitoring to support early warning activities. 

 
8.  Requested the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to appropriately resource and mandate the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario to provide monthly reports on opioid overdose deaths.

9.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to explore the need for additional supervised injection service sites in Toronto, with consideration given to the growth in the overdose crisis in the city, diversity of program models, and potential organizational capacity and support to deliver these services.

10.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to explore and consider supervised inhalation services, including a jurisdictional scan and literature review.

11.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to work with the Out of the Cold network to scale up our overdose response for the 2017/2018 season.

 The Board of Health considered items HL21.1, HL21.12 and HL21.13 together.

The Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel met on August 10, 2017 to discuss the state of the overdose emergency in Toronto and additional measures that must be taken, especially in the short-term. While we do not have “real-time” information about overdoses, we know from community service providers, including people who use drugs, that many more overdoses are happening and too many people are dying as a result. In the first week of August alone there were four officially reported overdose deaths in Toronto although community estimates are higher.

Some additional action has been taken since the Panel meeting. On August 12, 2017, volunteers in the community opened an Overdose Prevention Site in Moss Park in response to rising overdoses in that neighbourhood. On August 21, 2017, Toronto Public Health opened an interim supervised injection service (SIS) that will operate until the permanent facility opens in early fall. The other two community health centre SISs are also working to open their services as soon as possible. Toronto Public Health has also begun to implement the expanded naloxone program that will enable distribution of naloxone to people who use drugs through more services, including shelters, treatment, and others.  

On August 28, 2017, over 700 concerned individuals and organizations across Ontario submitted an open letter to the Premier asking her to "immediately declare an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the marked increase in opioid overdoses and related deaths throughout Ontario."

On August 29, 2017, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced additional funding for initiatives to prevent and respond to overdose across Ontario. The new announcements included increased funding for harm reduction services, boosting the capacity of withdrawal management and treatment services (including youth treatment), making nasal naloxone more widely available (including out of hospital emergency departments), and improvements to data collection and monitoring. Details about this funding are still pending, including any new resources for Toronto.

The Board of Health (BOH) approved, Toronto Overdose Action Plan, contains many measures that will help address the overdose crisis but they are not being implemented fast enough to address the current situation. We need action now to save lives.

In his role as Chair of the Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel (the Panel), Councillor Cressy submitted nine motions to the Board of Health (BOH) for consideration at its September 25, 2017 meeting. The motions represent measures the Panel members feel are urgently needed to address the overdose crisis in Toronto.

Overall, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is supportive of the recommendations made by the Panel. This staff report provides some additional information related to three of the recommendations.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1.  City Council request Toronto Public Health staff to conduct a naloxone training session for Members of Council during a future day of City Council.

The Board of Health considered Items HL21.1, HL21.12 and HL21.13 together.

At its meeting in August 2017, the Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel discussed the overdose emergency in Toronto. The Panel has identified additional measures that are needed to respond to this emergency, which have been submitted to the Board of Health in a separate motion.

The Panel also discussed the urgent need to train more people on how to use the lifesaving medicine naloxone, which can immediately reverse an opioid overdose. Toronto Public Health has significantly expanded delivery of this training to people who use drugs, their family members and friends, and community and municipal service providers across the city, and now more people are in the position to save a life. The Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel also discussed the value in having members of City Council receive this training.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1.  City Council write to the Premier, the Ontario Minister of the Attorney General, and the Ontario Minister of Transportation requesting:

a.  The Motor Vehicle Accident Report be changed to have dooring collisions added to the formal collision reporting process.

b.  The Highway Traffic Act be changed to that drivers are at least partially responsible when passengers "door" a cyclist.

c.  That driver education programs, the Driver’s Handbook, and the G1 Knowledge Test teach all new drivers in Ontario about the “Dutch Reach” to reduce dooring incidents in Ontario (instead of using your door side arm, with the “Dutch Reach” drivers and passengers reach over with their other arm to open car doors. This forces them to swivel their bodies and do a shoulder check and helps to reduce accidents, dooring cyclists, and personal injury to occupants when exiting motor vehicles).
 

2.  City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on:

a.  The introduction of new training requirements for vehicle-for-hire operators to reduce dooring collisions.

b.  The requirement that rear view mirrors be installed on all passenger doors on vehicle-for-hire vehicles.

Last spring, along with 208 other Toronto cyclists, I was “doored” while riding my bike. I was bruised and my bike was bent, but I got off relatively lightly compared to many of the other cyclists who suffered serious injuries from “doorings." With the help of Jared Kolb of Cycle Toronto and Patrick Brown of Bike Law Canada, I have investigated “doorings” and would like to present the motion above to the Board of Health.

I’ll start by describing what happened to me because it illustrates several of the issues that need to be addressed by both the province and the City to reduce the number of doorings and the injuries associated with them.

"On May 23rd, I was riding my bike along Bloor Street approaching Bay (unfortunately there is no separated bike lane at this point on Bloor). An Uber driver stopped 3 feet out from the curb to let out her passenger in a no stopping zone in a bike lane. The passenger on the passenger side in the back seat opened the door right on me. The door was just opening as I was riding by. The edge of the door hit my left arm and left thigh – I had bruises on both and a scrape on my arm. My right knee also hit something and I had a bruise and swelling there. I was thrown off my bike, the front wheel was bent to the point where the bike was unrideable. The passenger was polite, gave me his phone number and name, but then left. The Uber driver refused to give me her information. I told her that she was legally obligated to give me her information after an accident or that we had to go to a collision reporting centre. She asked, “why would I have to go there, this has nothing to do with me.”

"The police came and took a report from the Uber driver first, then from me. I’m confused and frustrated by what the officer said. He said this was an “incident” not an “accident” because the vehicle was stopped at the time. So there was no requirement for the Uber driver to go to the collision reporting centre. He said this was really between the passenger and me. He said that I could go to the driver's insurance company for compensation, but this is a civil matter, and I’d have to go to small claims court if the passenger and driver’s insurance company did not voluntarily compensate me. I said, but she stopped illegally in a no stopping zone, and bicycle lane to let her passenger out. He said these are minor factors, the major issue is with the passenger. I said, this was in no way my fault. I’m riding my bike, someone opens their door on me, I’m bruised, my bike is unrideable and I’m left having to sue to get compensated?"

Facts about “doorings”:

The number of “doorings” is on the rise in Toronto.

According to Toronto Police, there were 132 in 2014, 175 in 2015, and 209 in 2016. Cycle Toronto states that these numbers are probably under reported. Doorings were previously listed on the Motor Vehicle Accident Report mandated by the province, but due to a change in 2011, they were removed. The Toronto Police now track them as “incidents” rather than “accidents.” Cycle Toronto has advocated that doorings fall back under the Motor Vehicle Accident Report system so that more accurate information can be collected.

Taxi and ride-sharing services

The taxi industry trains drivers how to interact with bikes, but ride-sharing driver training is much more cursory. There is a need for more stringent training for ride-sharing drivers. Some taxis have installed rear view mirrors on their rear doors so passengers can check for bicycles and other traffic before exiting the vehicle.

The Dutch Reach

In the Netherlands, all drivers are taught to open car doors with their right hand. This forces them to make a shoulder check opening the door. Passengers are also taught to open car doors with the hand farthest from the door. This has become known as “the Dutch reach.” Cycle Toronto has recommended that it become part of driver training in

Ontario.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that: 

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement the City of Toronto Sport Plan, set out in Attachment 1 to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and direct the General Manager to:

a.  Establish a Toronto Sport Resource Group to help guide the implementation of the Sport Plan; and include representatives from community sports organizations on the Toronto Sport Resource Group. 

b.  Strengthen interactions across the sport system through sustained engagement and communication between stakeholders.

c.  Establish a registry of Toronto community sport organizations.

d.  Support community sport organizations by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and expertise.

e.  Incorporate the development of physical literacy into City-delivered sport programs through enhanced and evidence-based delivery models.

f.  Develop an intentional City of Sport partnership framework to catalyze sponsorship and collaboration with institutions, donors and the private sector.

g.  Work with City divisions and agencies to deliver an annual public awareness and social marketing campaign that raises the profile and visibility of sport in Toronto and the City of Sport strategy and identity.

h.  Investigate potential online platforms that would facilitate access to information about community sport across program providers.

i.  Leverage communication channels, particularly digital platforms, to effectively connect people to volunteer opportunities in community sport organizations.

j.  Inspire lifelong participation through the recognition and celebration of the sport accomplishments of Torontonians.

k.  Develop an inclusive sport practical guide and training module that fosters a safe and positive environment for recreational sport.

l.  Sustain pathways for youth to access meaningful employment in sport through the Toronto Sport Leadership Program.

m.  Cultivate diversity in community sport leadership by promoting development opportunities.

n.  Through research and ongoing consultation with diverse communities, increase understanding of barriers to participation in sport and effective methods of engagement to identify responsive opportunities and services.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to: 

1.  Provide an annual report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the status of the implementation of the City of Toronto Sport Plan, including strategies and outcomes to ensure greater equity and access to sports and programs for all, including women, girls and all equity-seeking groups.

2.  Include, in the next status report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee, a set of foundational sport skills, including recreational, physical and literary, that every Torontonian should have, and that the City should prioritize for programming, including learn to swim, skating, cycling and others.

3.  Report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the issue of access for low-income families to community sport, being included in the City of Toronto Sport Plan.

The following gave a presentation to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the City of Toronto Sport Plan:

-  the Director, Community Recreation, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and

-  the Project Manager, Community Recreation, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

This report seeks approval from City Council for the City of Toronto Sport Plan. The Sport Plan responds to direction from the Community Development and Recreation Committee requesting Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) to report on the steps necessary to develop a Toronto Sports Strategy.

The Sport Plan will serve as a guide to the City of Toronto and its partners to collaboratively support lifelong participation in sport for all Torontonians. It will build capacity for the delivery of quality sport programs, increase awareness about community sport and promote inclusive opportunities for participation. The plan recommendations will also focus City efforts to sustain and optimize the many legacies of the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, including: a strong interest in volunteerism, infrastructure investment, and sport development programs.

The development of the Sport Plan was informed by an extensive research and engagement process. Consultation was representative of the Toronto sport system and the city's diversity. Residents, City staff, community sport organizations and other key stakeholders meaningfully contributed throughout the engagement process. Plan recommendations align with other City sport-specific plans and advance a number of other Council-approved strategic plans that support the quality of life, healthy lifestyles, poverty reduction and equitable access to services.

The City, as well as numerous organizations across the recreation, sport, education, and health and social services sectors, contribute to Toronto's large sport system by providing sport programming, infrastructure and expertise that support participation by residents. Successful implementation of the Sport Plan over the next five years will require collaboration across these sectors. Recommendations in the Sport Plan will be incorporated into Parks, Forestry and Recreation's existing operational work planning, service delivery, budget and strategic partnerships. Implementation will build upon initiatives that are already ongoing and which are currently advancing Sport Plan targeted outcomes.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council adopt the Draft Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre Initial Plan, highlighted in "OEYCFCs in Toronto, Draft Initial Plan: From Transfer to Transformation" as set out in Appendix A to the report (August 18, 2017) from the General Manager, Children's Services, which describes the research and consultation conducted to date, and establishes priorities and next steps for realizing the Provincial vision for Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres in Toronto.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Children's Services to receive the funding from the Province of Ontario for Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres and enter into Service Agreements, that are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with provider agencies in order to flow Provincial funds to these agencies on January 1, 2018, prior to approval of the Division's 2018 Operating Budget.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Children's Services, to begin the recruitment process for 14 permanent positions in 2017, in accordance with the City's Complement Management Policy, in order to ensure the successful transfer of services and to avoid service disruption for children, families, and service providers in 2018.

This report provides information on the transfer of Ontario Ministry of Education funded child and family programs to the City of Toronto, and on Children's Services Draft Initial Plan for the transformation of these programs.

Child and family programs are community-based programs that parents/caregivers attend with their children to support healthy child development. This report concerns four types of Provincially funded child and family programs that are being integrated and rebranded as Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres (OEYCFCs). It uses Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres and child and family programs interchangeably. 

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to provide a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on the needs assessment and planning process to ensure that the number of culturally relevant child care spaces and expanded access to child and family programs for Indigenous families is being considered and integrated with the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre implementation.

This report seeks to inform the Community Development and Recreation Committee of a community planning process intended to lead to an increase in the number of culturally relevant child care spaces and expand access to child and family programs for Indigenous children and families in Toronto.

Children’s Services is working in partnership with the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) to complete a community needs assessment that will inform project proposals to be submitted to the Ministry of Education (MEDU) for consideration under the 'Journey Together' initiative. Children's Services will report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on what proposals have been approved and funded by Ministry of Education once the division is informed of any outcomes.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council thank the Toronto Seniors' Forum members for their commitment and contribution to seniors issues for over the last 13 years.

2.  City Council request the City Manager to ensure that a community member from the Toronto Seniors' Forum and/or the Seniors Accountability Table is included as a member on the proposed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-spirited (LGBTQ2) community advisory committee. 

To complement the City's commitment and recognition as an age-friendly City by the World Health Organization, this report recognizes the valuable contribution of the Toronto Seniors' Forum in advocating for enhanced access to services for seniors, with a particular focus on vulnerable seniors.

This report also recognizes the Toronto Seniors' Forum integral role in engaging and consulting with seniors across the City to gather feedback on critical City priorities to ensure they reflect the needs of seniors.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to allocate, issue and enter into agreements for up to $450,000 in grants through a call for proposals to selected proponents and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on awards made to the selected grant recipients for the following initiatives:

a.  To support effective Black youth leadership programs including rites of passage, civic and community leadership in support of recommendation 1.3 in the Interim Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism.

b.  To a not-for-profit organization, in collaboration with Social Development, Finance and Administration to develop a Social Development Plan and support the re-development of Alexandra Park as part of the Downtown West Study.

c.  To an Indigenous led organization to build the capacity of indigenous organizations to respond to service needs and engage their communities in recognition of the City's Statement of Commitment to build the capacity of Indigenous organizations.

d.  To pilot approaches to support emerging neighbourhoods as identified in the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020 to continue to engage residents and build resident leadership to support neighbourhood planning activities.

2.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include in the 2018 budget submission an additional $450,000 to Community Services Partnership Budget to support ongoing partnership development, for consideration in the 2018 budget process.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee:

1.  Requested the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the first quarter 2018 on a strategy for collecting disaggregated employment data on positions funded through the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP).

2.  Requested the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the January 2018 Community Development and Recreation Committee meeting on the cost and policy implications for ensuring that all positions funded through the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) meet the City's Fair Wage Policy.

This report highlights the impact of the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) grants, comprised of six grant programs which represent $32,611,814 million in funding in 2016 for 1,432 projects and programs, serving a total of 1,248,436 residents including many designated groups. It notes the continuing pressures not-for-profits face to secure adequate, sustainable funding to respond to community needs and underscores the need for better systems to gather and report on grant impacts.

The report recommends a one-time funding allocation to build capacity for Black leadership in response to the Interim Anti-black Racism Action Plan. Additionally, three capacity building grants to support the development and implementation of a Social Development Plan as part of the Alexandra Park Re-vitalization, enhance resident leadership in the four Emerging Neighbourhoods as part of the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020 and expand access to services and events for Indigenous Peoples.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and all five Local Health Integration Networks that service the City of Toronto identify opportunities to invest in the implementation of the Coordinated Hoarding Response System for the City of Toronto and to further increase access to evidence-based mental health supports for vulnerable residents, including those with lived experience with hoarding.

2.  City Council direct the Executive Director of Social Development Finance and Administration to ensure best practices identified from the Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Responsiveness (SPIDER) and long-term care for vulnerable seniors with mental health and addictions issues be reflected and prioritized in implementation of the Toronto Seniors Strategy 2.0.

3.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and all five Local Health Integration Networks that service the City of Toronto prioritize the development of Hospital and Community processes to create seamless transition from hospital to community and to consider the referral source as part of the circle of care to advance integrated service delivery for vulnerable populations.

4.  City Council forward these recommendations to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, The Toronto Board of Health, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the United Way of Toronto and York Region, and other relevant groups to request support for our community partners to enhance their capacity and have the appropriate resources available to provide necessary psychological health and safety supports to their staff who deal with heightened vulnerability and trauma.

5.  City Council forward the report (August 25, 2017) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Medical Officer of Health, for consideration, to the Toronto Board of Health; Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation; the Toronto Police Services Board; the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario; the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care; the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee; the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services; the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network; United Way Toronto and York Region and the Toronto Hoarding Support Network.

On December 9, 2015, City Council directed the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to implement the Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Responsiveness (SPIDER) on an ongoing basis. Since that time, SPIDER continues to strengthen the effectiveness of coordinated City and Community services to improve safety and well-being for vulnerable individuals and the communities they live in.

In essence, complex situations that could not be resolved by individual City divisions or involved community partners have been brought to resolution through SPIDER due to  the efficient manner in which situations of elevated risk are assessed at the SPIDER Situation Table, and the committed and professional mobilization in response to these situations by Community-based organizations and City divisions, timely risk resolutions have been achieved and in most situations, vulnerable residents have been helped to remain living at home safely, with appropriate supports.

The collaboration that SPIDER fosters continues to enhance coordination across City services and with third party service providers has benefitted City service delivery outside of SPIDER.

SPIDER continues to work to align City policies and procedures for responding to vulnerability. Through the leadership of City Clerks, interdivisional information-sharing protocols have been solidified. In partnership with other Divisions and Community Agencies, staff training in vulnerability, targeted engagement and open dialogues have increased awareness about situations impacting vulnerable Torontonians and the programs and services available. These collaborations have also helped build networks across the service sector and created opportunities for operation and systemic level innovation.  As a result, system-level policy changes to improve responsiveness to vulnerable residents have been identified, recommended and advanced.

This report will provide an update about SPIDER.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement, or amending agreement, as required, with Neighbourhood Information Post for the Rent Bank Program, as outlined in Appendix A to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, from April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 for up to $2,158,408 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to approval of the 2018 and 2019 City Operating Budgets as follows:

a.  from April 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $1,079,204 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to September 30, 2019 for up to $1,079,204 gross and $0 net.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into new agreements or amend existing agreements and allocate funds of up to five percent of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative and Homeless Initiatives Fund project funds from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 for up to $915,682 gross and $132,965 net to respond to:

a.  emerging issues and/or unexpected situations impacting the community; and

b.  to realign projects and fund new projects resulting from an Application for Continued Funding for currently funded and approved Drop-in projects as follows:

i.  from April 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $686,762 gross and $99,724 net; and

ii.  from January 1 to March 31, 2019 for up to $228,920 gross and $33,241 net.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into agreements with two additional funded Drop-in projects, as outlined in Appendix B to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 for up to $141,500 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to approval of the 2018 and 2019 City Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a. from April 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $106,125 gross and $0 net; and

b. from January 1 to March 31, 2019 for up to $35,375 gross and $0 net.

4.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement with Daily Bread Food Bank, as outlined in Appendix C to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, from April 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $247,500 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2018 City Operating Budget.

5.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to issue a Request for Proposals and enter into a new agreement with the successful applicant(s) to coordinate and deliver healthy foods to drop-ins across the city from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, for up to $330,000 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2019, City Operating Budget.

6.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to allocate funds for a 2018 Capacity Building Fund for up to $125,000 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative subject to the approval of the 2018 and 2019 City Operating Budgets as follows:

a.  from January 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $100,000 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to March 31, 2019 for up to $25,000 gross and $0 net.

7.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement with Fred Victor Centre, as outlined in Appendix D to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration , to provide 35 additional overnight women’s drop-in spaces to address the service needs of vulnerable women from January 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $500,000 gross and $160,000 net in Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding.

8.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into agreements with Margaret's Housing and Community Support Services Inc. and St. Felix Social Ministries Outreach to provide cold weather drop-in services, as outlined in Appendix E to the report (August 25, 2017) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, during 2017 and 2018 for up to $656,000 gross and $416,000 net in Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2018 City Operating Budget as follows:

a. from October 15 to December 31, 2017 for up to $30,000 gross and $0 net; and

b. from January 1 to April 30, 2018 for up to $626,000 gross and $416,000 net.

9.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into agreements with the successful proponents of Requests for Quotations for evaluation services for tenant projects from January 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $75,000 gross and net of Poverty Reduction funding subject to the approval of the 2018 City Operating Budget.

10.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement with a community agency to operate a Scarborough Drop-In Project, based on the results of a Request for Proposals, from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 for up to $151,500 gross and $71,500 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2018 and 2019 City Operating Budgets as follows:

a. from April 1 to December 31, 2018 for up to $113,625 gross and $53,625 net; and

b. from January 1 to March 31, 2019 for up to $37,875 gross and $17,875 net.

11.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to develop funding priorities based on the Service Manager Service Agreement Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (the "Provincial Agreement") between the City of Toronto and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to: (i) allocate funding; (ii) enter into agreements to deliver projects in line with the terms and conditions of the Provincial Agreement; and, (iii) execute any documentation required to give effect thereto.

12.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to develop funding priorities for the City of Toronto Homeless Initiatives Fund and Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's Poverty Reduction funding, and to: (i) allocate funding; (ii) enter into agreements to deliver projects in line with the terms and conditions of these funding programs; and, (iii) execute any documentation required to give effect thereto.

13.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to enter into amendments to the 2014 contribution agreement with Service Canada or related entity for: i) up to $4,324,097 in funding under the continued enhancement of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, or any new federal homelessness funding program, effective April 1, 2018; and, ii) up to $250,000 in funding under the allocation Federal Everyone Counts: the 2018 Coordinated Point-in-Time-Count in support of the Point-in-Time Count to be held in March and April 2018.

14.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into agreements to deliver projects in accordance with the terms and conditions of any amendments to the contribution agreement with Service Canada for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

The City of Toronto is the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager and Community Entity for homelessness services in Toronto, as designated by the provincial and federal governments. The City provides grant funding to community agencies that provide a range of housing and homelessness services through the Federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS), the Provincial Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) and the City of Toronto Homeless Initiatives Fund (HIF) and Poverty Reduction funding.

This report seeks authority to allocate this funding and enter into service agreements with community agencies that help people to increase housing stability:

Funding for the 2018 and 2019 allocations is subject to the approval of the 2018 and subsequent City Operating Budgets.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to provide on behalf of the City acting as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011, consent pursuant to subsection 161 (2) of the Housing Services Act, 2011, to the transfer by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Yorkdale Residences II Inc.:

a.  that Part of Block 1, on a draft plan of subdivision, designated as Parts 1-7 inclusive and Part 10 on the draft Strata Plan (collectively "Market Lands") received from Toronto Community Housing Corporation;

Subject to the following conditions:

i.  registration of the Strata Plan;

ii.  Toronto Community Housing Corporation shall reimburse the Service Manager for all provincial housing costs attributable to the Market Lands that the Service Manager shall be responsible for pursuant to the Housing Services Act, 2011;

iii.  Toronto Community Housing Corporation shall have advised the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of the proposed closing date and undertakes to advise the General Manager of any extension of the closing date or dates for such sale;

iv.  Toronto Community Housing Corporation shall provide the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration with details of the transfer to Yorkdale Residences II Inc. within ten (10) days of closing, including copies of all registered transfers and the relevant parcel registers, so that the General Manager may apply to the Province to advise Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation of the sale and removal of the Market Lands from the social housing portfolio;

v.  Toronto Community Housing Corporation shall use the net financial proceeds to fund a portion of the cost of construction for the replacement social housing in Lawrence Heights Phase 1B; and

vi.  such other conditions that the General Manger, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration considers reasonable and necessary to carry the recommendations adopted by Council.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to:

a.  advise the Minister of Housing pursuant to section 163 of the Housing Services Act, 2011 of the consent provided on behalf of Council as Service Manager to the transfer of the Market Lands to Yorkdale Residences II Inc. and to request that these lands be removed from the social housing portfolio; and

b.  provide as required Service Manager consent pursuant to subsection 161 (2) of the Housing Services Act, 2011 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to any construction financing proposed by or on behalf of Yorkdale Residences II Inc.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to provide, on behalf of the City, acting as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 , consents pursuant to subsection 161 (2) of the Housing Services Act, 2011 to transfers by Toronto Community Housing in future phases of the redevelopment of Lawrence Heights, consistent with the prior redevelopment decisions by City Council, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) has embarked on a multi-phase plan to revitalize its Lawrence Heights community. The project will replace 1,208 Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) units that require renewal and develop approximately 4,792 market units on 60.5 hectares of land.

As part of the Phase 1B revitalization, on July 6, 2017, Toronto Community Housing Corporation submitted a request to Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) for consent to transfer lands in connection with the redevelopment.  Toronto Community Housing Corporation is proposing that lands identified as part of Block 1 be transferred to Yorkdale Residences II Inc. ("YRI") to be developed as a mixed-use condominium building with integrated townhouses and retail space at grade. Toronto Community Housing Corporation will use the proceeds from the land sales to fund costs associated with building the replacement rental housing. The request has no financial implications to the City.

This report recommends that City Council as Service Manager grant consent for the transfer of selected Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties to Yorkdale Residences II Inc. as part of Phase 1B of the Council-approved Lawrence Heights Revitalization and authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, as Service Manager to provide the necessary consents for future transfers associated with the Lawrence Heights Revitalization.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 17, 2017) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee:

1.  Requested the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee with similar data for the next recruitment classes and to report, as possible, on disaggregated data for:

a.  Toronto residency; and

b.  representation of black applicants, in alignment with the Anti-Black Racism Strategy.

2.  Requested the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to report directly to City Council with the disaggregated data for Toronto residency for the class of 2017-01.

This report responds to a request from the Community Development and Recreation Committee for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services to provide detailed information about the representation of members of designated groups in the most recent Toronto Fire Services (TFS) Operations Recruit Class.

Since 2015, Human Resources (HR) has been collecting data from applicants entering into the Toronto Fire Services Operations Firefighter recruitment process. Applicants complete a Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) that forms part of the online application process for Toronto Fire Services positions. The Pre-Screening Questionnaire provides applicants with the opportunity to voluntarily self-identify as members of Designated Groups.

The most recent Toronto Fire Services Operations Recruit Class (2017-01 which graduated in June 15, 2017) is the most diverse recruit class in Toronto Fire Services history, with 20 of the 42 newly recruited Operations Firefighters (48 per cent) self-identifying as being members of a Designated Group. Designated Groups include those who identify as being female, Aboriginal, persons with disabilities and members of racialized/visible minorities.

Toronto Fire Services has consulted with the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Division (EDHR) and the City Clerk's Office and confirmed that to ensure the confidentiality of applicants and recruits, statistics are only to be reported in aggregates of 10 or more.

At the request of the Community Development and Recreation Committee, disaggregated data is provided in Confidential Attachment 1 - Detailed hiring information for designated groups: Toronto Fire Services Operations Firefighter Recruit Class 2017-01.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to consult with Rexdale Community Hub Board and tenants to review and identify an appropriate City governance model for the Rexdale Community Hub and required resources, and report to the October 23, 2017 Community Development and Recreation Committee meeting.

At 77,000 square feet and with 11 community service tenants, the Rexdale Community Hub (RCH) is the largest and most comprehensive community hub operating in the City.  In 2007, the City and United Way partnered on the development of a multi-service hub at 21 Panorama Court located in North Etobicoke in Ward 1.  The City capital contribution of $4.79 million, leveraged an additional $8.9 million in external funding from the United Way, Provincial and Federal Governments. This combined investment funded the state of good repair and other critical capital needs to transfer a 1970s school into an updated, customized facility including administrative, program and community space in a 'one-stop shop'.

Since opening in 2012, the Hub has become an important community gathering place and services offered include Toronto Employment and Social Services employment centre, family resource programs; children and youth programs, Primary care and health promotion; congregate dining and healthy cooking; settlement and newcomer services; civic engagement; legal services; housing support; arts, music and culture programs; and multi-purpose community space designated for use by small and emerging resident groups.

The combined annual operating budgets invested in the community in 2016 from the Rexdale Community Hub tenants was approximately $26,330,000.  This represents a significant investment in a neighbourhood improvement area that experiences high levels of unemployment, low income and social assistance, diabetes and mental health.  In order to manage the affairs of the Hub, the tenant groups formed the Rexdale Community Hub Board.  However, the Hub's increasing operating costs result in fiscal pressures on tenants to rely on program dollars to cover core administrative costs.  This further challenges organizations to sustain programs where efforts are focused on facility management.  Regrettably, very little funding is allocated to hub administration given size of facility, number of programs and participants, and number of tenants. 

It is vital that the City continue to support the viability of Rexdale Community Hub so that residents receive the much needs services they deserve and need.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council receive the item for information.

The General Manager, Employment and Social Services and the Manager, Workforce Development gave a presentation on Workforce Development Month - October 2017.

Presentation on the planned activities and events associated with the upcoming October Workforce Development month.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council forward a copy of the "Study of Film and Screen Industry Studios in the Port Lands and South of Eastern Employment District" to the Toronto Port Lands Company and the Toronto Realty Agency.

The Economic Development Committee:

1.  Referred the "Study of Film and Screen Industry Studios in the Port Lands and South of Eastern Employment District" to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for consideration as part of the final report on the Port Lands Planning Initiatives.

2.  Referred the "Study of Film and Screen Industry Studios in the Port Lands and South of Eastern Employment District" to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

A study examining and evaluating the impact of development on the film and screen industry studios in the Port Lands and the South of Eastern Employment District was undertaken by Hemson Consulting Inc. and presented and discussed informally by the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board at the August 25, 2017 meeting.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the area described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 21, 2017) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as an expanded Business Improvement Area (BIA) under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

2.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by-law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 21, 2017) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the expanded Junction Gardens Business Improvement Area.

3.  City Council grant the City Solicitor authority to amend Schedule A of Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to include the expanded Junction Gardens Business Improvement Area.

4.  City Council direct the Chief Information Officer of Information and Technology to prepare designation by-law maps of the area, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 21, 2017) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to recommend a minor expansion of the Junction Gardens Business Improvement Area (BIA) boundaries to include 108 Vine Avenue, a commercial building containing three businesses.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (August 28, 2017) from General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the Yonge and St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA) under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

2.  City Council direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council’s intention to pass a by-law designating the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (August 28, 2017) from General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

3.  City Council direct the Chief Information Officer to prepare designation by-law maps of the area as described by Attachment 1 to the report (August 28, 2017) from General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.

This report recommends that the City Clerk conduct a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate the area along Yonge Street bounded by Woodlawn Avenue to the south and Heath Street to the north, and the area along St. Clair Avenue from Avoca Avenue in the east to Avenue Road in the west, as the Yonge and St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Upon completion of the poll, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture will report on the results to City Council through the Economic Development Committee.  Subject to a positive poll result, staff shall prepare the necessary by-laws and bills to give effect thereto.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management set out below at the pleasure of City Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Junction Gardens:

            Elliott-Armstrong, Kiyo

2.  City Council remove the following director from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management set out below:

            Bayview Leaside:

            Lawrence, Carly

3.  City Council direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following BIAs:

            Bloor By The Park to seven (7)

            Bayview Leaside to nine (9)

            Eglinton Way to eleven (11)

            Fairbank Village to twelve (12)

            Junction Gardens to eleven (11)

            Oakwood Village to twelve (12)

            Uptown Yonge twenty (20)

The purpose of this report is to recommend that City Council appoint a director to the Junction Gardens Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management, remove a director from the Bayview Leaside BIA Board of Management and amend the size of various BIA Boards of Management.

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council receive the report (September 8, 2017) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.

The attached Toronto Economic Bulletin summarizes the most recent data available for key economic indicators benchmarking the city's economic performance.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 217, "Records, Corporate (City)," by deleting § 217-5B.

2.  City Council amend the Records Retention Schedule, Schedule A of Chapter 217, by amending the retention schedules as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (August 9, 2017) from the City Clerk.

This report recommends amendments to "Records Corporate (City)" Chapter 217 of the Municipal Code resulting from recent changes to the City of Toronto Act, 2006. It also recommends revising the retention periods of nine categories of records in the City's Records Retention Schedule.

These changes will keep the Municipal Code current and improve the management of City records.

The  Government Management Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the City Solicitor and the Treasurer.

2.  City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the City Solicitor and the Treasurer remain confidential in its entirety, as it is about litigation that affects the City and contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The Government Management Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider this item as it relates to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

This report relates to appeals commenced pursuant to the Assessment Act for various parcels of property located in the West Don Lands area of the City to determine the valuation and classification of these properties for property tax and payment in lieu of tax ("PILTS") purposes.

(See Map titled The West Don Lands in the Summary Section of the report dated
September 11, 2017 from the City Solicitor and Treasurer)

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council grant authority to the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management to enter into a non-competitive contract with BMA Management Consulting Inc. to purchase the BMA Municipal Study for a one year period commencing from the date that the contract is issued, with the option to renew for an additional four consecutive one year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approval, for the total potential amount of $30,500 net of HST ($31,040 net of HST Recoveries) on terms satisfactory to the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.

This report seeks City Council authority to approve and enter into a non-competitive contract with BMA Management Consulting Inc. for a one year period commencing from the date of contract issuance with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods. The contract with BMA Management Consulting Inc. is for the provision of their annual study of municipal competitiveness which includes general municipal statistics, financial indicators, property taxes and tax rates and other benchmark cost and fee comparisons.

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code By-law Chapter 195-Purchasing under Section 7.3 (D) where past and future commitments to the vendor exceeds five years.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council grant authority to the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Medical Pharmacies Group Limited, being the highest scoring proponent meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal 0513-17-0092 based on the terms and conditions set out in the Request for Proposal 0513-17-0092, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor which agreement shall:

a.  include provisions for the delivery of  Pharmacy Services at various City of Toronto's Long-Term Care Homes and Services (LTCHS) locations and the Office of Emergency Management in the amount of $164,670 (non-taxable) for the initial term of three (3) years commencing on November 1, 2017 and for an additional amount of $104,113 (non-taxable) for the option to renew, at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division, for an additional two (2) year term for a total potential cost to the City including all option years of $268,783 (non-taxable); and
 

b.  provisions for the lease by Medical Pharmacies Group of space located in Castleview Wychwood Towers at 351 Christie Street , for a period of three (3) years commencing on November 1, 2017, at an annual lease revenue of $151,550 plus HST, with an option to renew at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division, for an additional two year term for a total guaranteed lease revenue to the City in the amount of $757,750 plus HST (including option year term).

The purpose of this report is to provide information on the results of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 0513-17-0092 for the provision of Pharmacy Services at various City of Toronto's Long-Term Care Homes and Services (LTCHS) locations and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and to request authority to negotiate and enter into a legal agreement with the recommended proponent, Medical Pharmacies Group Limited.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council grant authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to award, negotiate and enter into a License Agreement with GameOnStream Inc, the vendor that submitted the best proposal to Swiss Challenge Request for Proposal 3204-17-7034, for a period of up to five years from date of award to August 31, 2022 with an option to renew for an additional five years from September 2022 to August 2027, at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

The purpose of this report is to provide information on the results of the Swiss Challenge Request for Proposal (SC-RFP) 3204-17-7034 for the Installation and Maintenance of Fixed Cameras in Various City of Toronto Arenas to Video Stream Hockey Events, Live and On Demand, and to request authority to award, negotiate and enter into a License Agreement with the recommended proponent, GameOnStream Inc. (referred to in this report as "GOS").

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an non-competitive agreement with Track Vehicle Repair and Leitner-Poma Canada Inc. from date of contract issuance to April 30, 2018, with the option to renew for additional four separate one year periods at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approval(s) and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor as follows:

a.  for the supply of proprietary parts and services to the snow groomer at Earl Bales Park in the estimated amount of $212,365 net of taxes ($216,103 net of HST recoveries).

b.  for the supply of proprietary parts and services for the lifts at Earl Bales Park and Don Valley Golf Course, in the estimated amount of $212,365 net of taxes ($216,103 net of HST recoveries).

This report seeks City Council authority to enter into non-competitive contracts with Track Vehicle Repair and Leitner-Poma Canada Inc. from the date of contract issuance to April 30, 2018, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods. The contract with Track Vehicle Repair is for the supply of proprietary parts and services for the Pisten Bully 200 Snow Groomer (snow groomer) at Earl Bales Park in the amount of $212,365 net of taxes ($216,103 net of HST recoveries). The contract with Leitner-Poma Canada Inc. is for the supply of proprietary parts and services for the Leitner-Poma Lifts (lifts) at Earl Bales Park and Don Valley Golf Course in the amount of $212,365 net of taxes ($216,103 net of HST recoveries).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Official's authority of the cumulative five year commitment limit for each vendor, under Article 7, Section 7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of HST allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 77-11A.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council grant authority to the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with CSDC Systems Inc. for the purchase of the AMANDA Portal II solution to implement City Planning's Online Portal Services project in the amount of $234,500, net of HST ($238,627.20 net of HST recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to secure approval for a non-competitive procurement for City Planning to enter into a non-competitive contract with the preferred vendor of the proprietary AMANDA software, CSDC Systems Inc. to advance City Planning's eService Delivery Program with development and implementation of a web portal for Planning applications.

City staff have been working with the AMANDA software since 1999; there are currently over 1,200 users.  The Committee of Adjustment, City Planning, as well as Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards have been using Integrated Business Management System (IBMS) as their core business application since 1999; the Community Planning section of City Planning adopted use of IBMS in 2003.   Periodic enhancements have been made to meet evolving business requirements and to improve productivity and expediency through process automation and design improvements to make IBMS easier to use.

This non-competitive request will facilitate the initiation and deployment of the first release of City Planning's web portal in 2018

Given the City's direction towards electronic service delivery, Toronto Building has successfully worked with CSDC Systems to implement the AMANDA web portal, in order to deploy the first stage of their online portal for building permit applications as well as other business services, integrated with the IBMS business application.

Procurement of CSDC Systems services and the integration of the AMANDA web portal for the City Planning portal project can leverage the considerable technical work already accomplished on the Toronto Building portal project.  Further, using the AMANDA web portal will ensure future release compatibility and integration with IBMS, along with seamless maintenance and support.   With both City Planning and Toronto Building providing services through the same portal application, applicants will enjoy a consistent, convenient and predictable web portal user experience. 

Considering an application option other than AMANDA will involve a competitive procurement process.  As indicated later in this report, the implementation would be significantly longer and more costly; further, there is a significant risk in assuming that a third party solution could be found which could successfully integrate with AMANDA and the City's IT environment.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council grant authority for the Treasurer to enter into a Provincially Funded Organizations Consortium Agreement with the Province of Ontario and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) for the use of Vendor of Record Agreement (No. OSS-00559105).

2.  City Council grant authority for the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with the Bank of Montreal: the Province of Ontario's Vendor of Record, for the delivery of services relating to the Purchasing Card (PCard) Program from the date of approval to March 31, 2023, with two 2-year extension options, on the same terms and conditions as the Province of Ontario's Agreement, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to enter into a Provincially Funded Organizations Consortium Agreement with the Province of Ontario and the Bank of Montreal (BMO); and enter into a separate agreement with the Province of Ontario's Vendor of Record (VOR): Bank of Montreal (BMO), for the delivery of services relating to the Purchasing Card (PCard) Program, from the date of approval to March 31, 2023, with two 2-year extension options.  There is no charge for this service. The City will receive rebates based on the consolidated spend of the Province of Ontario, the Province of Ontario Publically Funded Organizations (PFO) Consortium and the City of Toronto. BMO was selected as the VOR as it was the highest scoring proponent from the Province's competitive call process.

Leveraging the Provincial VOR will also reduce procurement timelines, including overhead costs for all activities related to obtaining a new contract.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1. City Council pass a by-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

 a.  enter into municipal capital facility agreements with the landlords of each of the following five properties, as listed in the report (September 6, 2017) from the Treasurer, with whom Real Estate Services has a lease, with respect to approximately 107,189 square feet of combined space, for the purposes of providing a municipal capital facility related to the provision of the general administration of the city and/or social and health services:

- 1 York Gate Boulevard
- 121 Bloor Street East
- 345-365 Bloor Street East
- 625 Church Street
- 340 College Street; and

b.  exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, which tax exemptions are to be effective from the latest of (1) the commencement date of the Lease, (2) the date the municipal capital facility agreement is signed and (3) the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted, respectively.
 

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the respective by-laws to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest, and the Conseil Scolaire de District du Catholique Centre-Sud.

This report seeks Council's authority for the adoption of necessary by-laws to designate five (5) properties leased by Real Estate Services and occupied by Shelter, Support, Housing & Administration (SSHA), Public Health (TPH), Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS) and Toronto Water respectively as municipal capital facilities, and to provide property tax exemptions for municipal and education purposes. The municipal capital facility agreements will provide an exemption for approximately 107,189 square feet of combined space occupied for all 5 properties, located at 1 York Gate Boulevard (Ward 8); 121 Bloor Street East (Ward 27); 345-365 Bloor Street East (Ward 27); 625 Church Street (Ward 27); and 340 College Street (Ward 20).

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1. City Council enact a by-law to amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 767: Taxation, Property Tax, to authorize the Treasurer, and his/her designates, to provide a waiver of penalty charges and fees associated with a late payment of property taxes, where certain criteria, as identified in Attachment 1 to the report (September 7, 2017) from Treasurer, are met.

This report recommends that Council adopt amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 767: Taxation, Property Tax, to provide authority to the Treasurer to allow for a waiver of penalty charges and fees associated with late payment of property taxes, as a customer service measure, where a property owner has a good payment history and where other criteria are met. The changes are being recommended as a way to improve customer service and the City's responsiveness and flexibility in certain situations.

Additionally, this report identifies the circumstances surrounding a specific case of a large late payment penalty charge that was assessed as a result of a banking error. Council may wish to consider a partial refund of the late payment penalty in this circumstance.

1.  City Council authorize the Treasurer to enter into a Pension Transfer Agreement with the OMERS Sponsors Corporation and the OMERS Administration Corporation for each of the five pre-OMERS pension plans sponsored by the City on the terms indicated in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the Treasurer.

2.  City Council authorize the Treasurer to make public the terms of the Pension Transfer Agreements following the adoption of recommendation 1.

3.  City Council authorize the Treasurer, with respect to any of the City-sponsored pre-OMERS pension plans likely to have surplus assets remaining after any merger, to provide, in consultation with the City Solicitor, instructions as required to the City's outside counsel to negotiate with an authorized legal representative of the pensioners of the plan in each case, and to document in a suitable manner,  a mutually satisfactory allocation of such assets between the City and those pensioners within the parameters indicated in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the Treasurer.

4.  City Council authorize the Treasurer to make public the terms of the negotiated allocation of surplus assets for each plan immediately following the execution of the required documentation.

5.  City Council authorize the Treasurer to report back on the progress of each merger and, subject to confidentiality as required, the progress of the surplus allocation negotiations, as appropriate.

6. City Council authorize the Treasurer to report back on the financial results of each transfer and the implementation of each negotiated surplus allocation following the completion of each.

7.  City Council direct that the content of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the Treasurer remain confidential in its entirety as it is related to the security of the City's or a local board's property.

8.  City Council request the administrator of each pension plan to proceed expeditiously to fulfil its role in the merger of its plan, including adoption of the resolution called for by Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the Treasurer and diligent instruction of City pension staff regarding all statutory requirements, all in a timely manner.

9.  City Council authorize City staff to take all steps necessary to achieve the mergers on behalf of both the City and each administrator, as applicable.

This report provides an update on the status of merger discussions with OMERS staff for the five pre-OMERS pension plans sponsored by the City, provides actions required in order to approve and complete the merger for each of the plans, and provides confidential information regarding property of the City, being whatever entitlement it has, or can be negotiated in its favour, to any surplus assets remaining in any of the plans after the main transfer of assets to OMERS.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the following by-laws to stipulate that wherever the text “parents of a child” appears as part of the definition of the expression “spouse”, “widow” or “widower” in such by-laws, that text is to be interpreted as set out in the Children's Law Reform Act, as required in the Pension Benefits Act:

a.  By-law No. 380-74 governing the Toronto Civic Employees' Pension Fund;

 
b.  By-law No. 15-92 governing the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan;

 
c.  By-law No. 181-81 governing the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund;

 
d.  Schedule “A” to By-law No. 3349-96 governing The Corporation of The City of York Employee Pension Plan; and

 
e.  By-law No. 10649 governing the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund subject to the approval of the administrator of the Fund, the Benefit Fund Committee.

This report seeks authority to amend the by-laws governing the five City-sponsored pre-OMERS pension plans to harmonize them with a recent change to the meaning of the text “parents of a child” as used in the definition of the expression “spouse” in the Pension Benefits Act.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend By-law No. 380-74 governing the Toronto Civic Employees' Pension Plan to implement modifications requested by the Canada Revenue Agency, as set out in Appendix A to the report (September 7, 2017) from the Treasurer and City Solicitor, subject to any technical or stylistic adjustments deemed necessary by the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council amend By-law No. 10649 governing the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund, to implement modifications requested by the Canada Revenue Agency, as set out in Appendix B to the report (September 7, 2017) from the Treasurer and City Solicitor subject to the approval of the administrator of that Fund (the Benefit Fund Committee) and subject to any technical or stylistic adjustments deemed necessary by the City Solicitor.

This report seeks authority to amend the respective by-laws governing the Toronto Civic Employees' Pension Plan and the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund as requested by Canada Revenue Agency for purposes of harmonization with the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Regulations under it pertaining to registered pension plans.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the "Report on the Actuarial Valuation for Funding Purposes as at December 31, 2016" -  Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2017) from the Treasurer, prepared by Mercer (Canada) Limited with respect to the Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan.

This report submits, for the Committee's information, the Actuarial Valuation Report as at December 31, 2016 (2016 AVR) for the Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan (York Plan), as approved by the Plan's Pension and Benefit Committee at its meeting of June 22, 2017.   The 2016 AVR sets forth the financial position of the York Plan for the year ended December 31, 2016 on both a going concern basis and a solvency basis, and confirms that no special payments are required from the City of Toronto.

In the report the actuary shows that the calculations under the excess-yield formula set forth in the Plan's governing by-law do not generate a Post-Retirement Adjustment in 2017 for pensioners, and given the current financial position of the Plan, the 2016 Actuarial Valuation Report does not support an ad hoc cost-of-living increase outside the by-law formula.

At its meeting, the Plan's Pension and Benefit Committee decided, in accordance with the Regulations under the Pension Benefits Act, to file the 2016 Actuarial Valuation Report with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO), and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The Charts below summarize the financial position of the Plan as at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 based on the Actuarial Valuations.

Going Concern Valuation - This type of valuation assumes that the Plan will continue to operate until all pensions are fully paid out.

Solvency Valuation - This type of valuation assumes that the plan was wound up on the valuation date of December 31, and the assets used, to the extent necessary, to meet existing liabilities, including the purchase of annuities for all of the pensioners and unretired members.

* i.e., filed with the regulators, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and the Canada Revenue Agency.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the amendments to the hourly rates and hours of operation, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 11, 2017) from the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority: List of Proposed By-Law Amendments - To Be Enacted.
 

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, by replacing the current Schedule I, Parking Machines with a revised Schedule I, Parking Machines that incorporates the amendments in Recommendation 1 above.
 

3.  City Council amend Subsection 179-7D of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 179, Parking Authority, to adjust the Parking Authority’s delegated authority to fix rates for on-street parking metres or parking machines from the existing upper limit of $4.00 (inclusive of HST) per hour to $5.00 (inclusive of HST) per hour, consistent with the hourly rate previously approved by Council in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.
 

4.  City Council direct staff to delay the implementation of proposed parking changes to the hourly rate and hours of operation for College Street, from Brock Street to Shaw Street, until January 1, 2019.

5.  City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority to release datasets to the Toronto Open Data Portal on their current rates and their new rates so that the transaction effect of the new rates versus the previous rates are clearly visible.

6. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority to match or better the City of San Diego's Open Data release on all parking transactions including at least two years of history and regular weekly updates to be made public by March 31, 2018.

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to amend hourly rates and hours of operation (that is, the period of time when payment is required for parking) to a number of on-street paid parking spaces in the City of Toronto. The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) comprehensively reviewed the on-street paid parking program, specifically the existing hourly parking rates, parking utilization, and the hours of operation. Based on the changes made in the last rate review in 2015 and the performance of the on-street program since, this review specifically focuses on the hourly on-street rate structure charged throughout the City with minor geographic boundary changes for hourly rate areas, and minor revisions to the hours of operation in which parking fees are charged. These changes are based on the parking usage and area changes experienced in the on-street program in 2016 compared to prior years.

This report also responds to Council's requests for information on:

-  areas where on-street parking rates have not increased significantly despite robust local economic growth; and

-  on-street parking rate structure in comparison to other jurisdictions.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer or her designate to negotiate the acquisition of the eight residential condominium units located at 414 Dawes Road with each respective owner for the proposed consideration outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, containing the major terms as outlined in Appendix A to the report (September 6, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as determined by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer or her designate to execute on behalf of the City any ancillary documents necessary to complete the transaction.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, registering documentation and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

4.  City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer following the acquisition of all applicable residential condominium units.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from City Council to acquire the residential condominium units located above the existing Dawes Road Library Branch.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to continue negotiations to acquire and, if unsuccessful, City Council authorize initiation of the expropriation process for an amended permanent easement and a temporary construction easement area over the portion of 500 Dawes Road set out in the draft expropriation plan in Appendix A to the report (July 28, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer as Part 2 for the permanent easement and Parts 1 and 3 for the temporary construction easement.

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property Interests, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend the hearing to present the City's position and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for an amended permanent easement and a temporary construction easement area, (the "Property Interests") for a pedestrian walkway over a portion of the property municipally known as 500 Dawes Road, (the "Property").

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into a Section 24 Expropriations Act Agreement for the acquisition of 1229 Ellesmere Road with 2288868 Ontario Limited for the purchase price outlined in Confidential  Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and authorize the City to enter into the Agreement substantially on the terms outlined in Appendix A to the report (August 31, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and on such other or amended terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council amend the 2017 Council Approved Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by the addition of a new capital project called "1229 Ellesmere Road - Shelter Acquisition" for the costs as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012).

3.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute the Agreement and any ancillary agreements and documents under the Agreement, on behalf of the City.

4.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Agreement, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers and notices, provided that she may, at any time, refer consideration of any such matters (including their content) to City Council for its consideration and direction.

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Agreement on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

6.  If the acquisition of the Property is not successfully completed as provided for in Recommendation 1:

a.  City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of the property shown as Part 1 on the draft Reference Plan in Appendix C to the report (August 31, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration;

b.  City Council authorize the City, as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election as to a Date for Compensation and Notices of Possession; and

c.  City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to sign the Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Possession and the Offer of Compensation for the Property, on behalf of the City.

7.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration once the transaction contemplated in the report has been successfully completed, and the Owner has disposed of its interest in the Property, or in the event of an expropriation, there has been a final determination of all claims for compensation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority and funding to enter into a Section 24 Agreement under the Expropriations Act (Ontario) (the "Act"), to settle the acquisition 1229 Ellesmere Road, also known as Birkdale Residence. The acquisition will allow for the continued use of the site for emergency family shelter programs. This report also seeks approval from City Council, as the approving authority under the Act, to expropriate the lands in the event City Council does not approve this recommended settlement, or the Section 24 Agreement transaction is not successfully completed.

This shelter has been leased by the City as a tenant since 1996.  The latest lease term ended on March 31, 2017.  Since then, the City has continued as a month-to-month tenant, on the terms and conditions of the lease. On January 31, 2017, City Council granted authority to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate 1229 Ellesmere Road, as it was unlikely that satisfactory terms for a continued lease or purchase could be reached at the time.

Due to the sensitive use of the site and shortage of shelter beds in the system, this property acquisition is necessary and recommended to ensure its continued use as an emergency shelter.

Staff have successfully negotiated terms of a settlement with the owner of the property and this report seeks approval from City Council to proceed with the acquisition. In the event that City Council does not adopt the settlement recommendation or the acquisition cannot be successfully completed, this report also seeks approval from City Council, as the approving authority under the Act, to expropriate the lands known municipally as 1229 Ellesmere Road.  The owner has served a Notice to Quit the premises by November 30, 2017, if the acquisition or expropriation of the property has not been completed by that date.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Infrastructure Ontario regarding those Properties identified in Appendix B to the report (September 8, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer (Property List) (collectively the "Spadina Expressway Properties") as provided for and substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Appendix C to the report (September 8, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council grant authority for the City to enter into agreements, an offer to sell or a Section 30 Agreement under the Expropriation Act, with the owner of the Property Interest, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, together with such other terms as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services, jointly and severally, to execute such agreements referred to in Recommendation No. 1.

3.  In the event that the City is unable to reach an agreement with the owner for the acquisition of the Property Interest as provided for in Recommendation No 1, City Council:

a.  as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of the Property Interest;

b.  as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, authorize City staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the Expropriations Act, including by not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, and service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Election as to a Date for Compensation and/or Notice of Possession for the Property, as may be appropriate;

c.  authorize City staff to obtain an appraisal report to value the Property Interest, updated to the date of expropriation or, if the owner so elects in accordance with the Expropriations Act, to the date of service of the Notices of Expropriation; and to prepare and serve Offers of Compensation on all registered owners, at the appraised value, all in Accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act; and

d.  authorize the Director, Real Estate Services and the Manager of Acquisitions and Expropriations, jointly and severally, to sign the Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Possession, Offer of Compensation and any related document on behalf of the City for the Property Interest.

4.  City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer once there has been a final determination and closing of the compensation payable for the Property by arbitration, appeal or settlement, or otherwise to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

As part of the Easier Access Phase III Project, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is proposing to construct two (2) elevators at Runnymede Subway Station providing accessibility to and from each of the eastbound and westbound platforms and street level.

This report seeks approval from City Council, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act to expropriate a permanent easement in, over and through a portion of the rear property at 2208 Bloor Street West, as identified in Appendix "A" and shown approximately in Appendix "A2" (known as the "Property Interest") in order to proceed with the construction of the new elevators to provide passenger accessibility from street level to the below grade subway platforms ("Easier Access Phase lll Project") and repairs to the masonry wall along the south side of the station building ("Masonry Repair Project") (collectively the "Projects").  In order to facilitate the Projects, the Property Interest is required.

The Government Management Committee recommend that:

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to pay Imperial Oil a limited sum over and above the funds already paid pursuant to the Offer of Compensation under section 25 of the Act, as a full and final settlement for the Ontario Municipal Board Compensation Claim in consequence of the expropriation of a portion of the property owned by Imperial Oil at 1797 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, being legally described as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan AT1797143 which settlement includes an all-in amount for market value, injurious affection, interest and costs as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

2.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds within Transportation Services' Approved 2017 Capital Budget, in the amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Transportation Services, from the St Clair TMP: Keele to Old Weston project (CTP815-59) to the St. Clair (Phase 2) project (CTP806-30).

3.  City Council authorize the public release of the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Transportation Services following the payment of the settlement amount.

To authorize the settlement payment to Imperial Oil Limited pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.E.26 (the "Act"), as amended for road widening purposes to accommodate St. Clair Avenue West transit improvements.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the Director, Revenue Services to include information on parking tickets, on the City website and at parking tag operations counters to clearly state that monetary payment will not be accepted after 75 days.

2. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario to revise the Provincial Offences Act to eliminate the 75 day deadline to pay a parking fine to any given municipality.

The Provincial Offences Act prescribes the rules on ticket collection and the extra charges added to set fines. The Act sets a 75 day period in which to pay a parking ticket fine to the City of Toronto. 
 

This information is not currently specified on parking tickets, the City website, or at Parking Ticket counters because it is provided directly by mail to those individuals who do not pay a parking ticket 15 days after the date the ticket is issued.

 
The City website and the parking tickets do specify that failure to act will result in a conviction which carries additional fines and fees.

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

Tow Truck Owners and Drivers

Towing Rates

Private Property Towing Rate

1.  City Council increase the private property towing rate from $88 to $108 (plus applicable taxes), inclusive of all services that may be performed in relation to the tow.

Accident Towing Rate

2.  City Council remove differentiated towing rates for the towing of vehicles from City streets (currently $166) and from highways (currently $188), and set a harmonized accident towing rate of $250 (plus applicable taxes), inclusive of all services that may be performed in relation to the tow, with the exception of any additional fees for recovery services and mileage, where required.

3.  City Council direct that the private property and accident towing rates shall automatically increase, annually, based on the Consumer Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area.

Recovery Services

4.  City Council permit tow truck owners and drivers to charge a fee of $100 (plus applicable taxes) should the performance of recovery services be required when towing a vehicle from an accident scene on a City street or highway.

5.  City Council direct that tow truck owners and drivers be required to take a minimum of two clear photographs to justify charging for recovery services.

6.  City Council add a definition of "recovery services” to mean: "A service carried out to relocate or reposition a vehicle that involves the use of a winch or a specialized extraction device and that must be performed to prepare a vehicle for attachment or towing, but does not include the use of a hoisting device, a hook, a dolly, a flat bed, or other standard equipment used in the towing of a vehicle."

7.  City Council delete the section that permits tow truck owners to charge and include a fee on their schedule of rates (which must be filed with Municipal Licensing and Standards) for the uprighting of an overturned vehicle and winching, as these services are included in the City's proposed regulated rate for recovery services.

Second Tow from a Collision Reporting Centre

8.  City Council delete the current restriction on re-tows and permit tow truck owners and drivers to charge a fee for towing a vehicle from a collision reporting centre to a destination as directed by a consumer, provided that the fee is agreed upon in advance by the consumer.

Mileage

9.  City Council permit tow truck owners and drivers to charge a fee of $3.25 per kilometer (plus applicable taxes), for each kilometre of travel outside the City, when directed by a consumer to tow his or her vehicle from an accident scene to a final destination more than 5 km outside City limits.

Schedule of Rates

10.  City Council direct that the schedule of rates that tow truck owners must file with Municipal Licensing and Standards, list maximum charges for specific towing and storage services, rather than listing ranges containing a minimum and maximum charge, and that towing rates set by the City of Toronto need not be filed.

11.  City Council direct that tow truck owners be required to file a current and up-to-date schedule of rates with Municipal Licensing and Standards, when any changes occur or upon licence renewal.

Vehicle Weight

12.  City Council add a definition of "Manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)" to mean: "The maximum total vehicle rated capacity, as rated by the manufacturer specification stamp on the vehicle, which includes the weight of the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo."

13.  City Council increase the regulated vehicle weight to which regulated towing rates apply from 6,000 lb to 3,175 kg (7,000 lb), to ensure that the majority of passenger vehicles are subject to regulated rates for private property and accident towing.

14.  City Council amend all weights specified in the bylaw, from imperial units to metric units.

Written Authorization

15.  City Council direct that:

a.  tow truck owners and drivers receive written authorization from a consumer or someone acting on the consumer’s behalf before providing or charging for towing and storage services; which authorization must include:

1.  information explaining the roles, rights and responsibilities of the tow truck owner/driver and the consumer;

2. the date/time the tow truck arrived on scene;

3. the origin/location of the tow;

4.  the final destination of the tow as directed by the consumer (or where applicable, a police officer);

5.  the name and contact information of the towing company;

6. the tow truck operator's ML&S tow truck driver licence number and ML&S tow truck number plate;

7. information of the vehicle being towed (make, model, year, VIN #, licence plate);

8. the name and contact information of the consumer;

9.  the name, badge number, and detachment of the police officer leading the accident investigation (where applicable);

10.  an itemized bill listing services provided, the cost for each service and the total cost charges (and any estimated charges);

11.  the signature of the consumer (or the police officer in charge of the accident investigation) giving consent to perform the listed towing services; and

12. the signature of the tow truck owner or driver.

b.  the written authorization be completed in duplicate, with one copy provided to the consumer and the other copy retained by the tow truck owner;

c.  tow truck owners and drivers be prohibited from altering any information on the written authorization, once the tow truck owner or driver and consumer have agreed upon and signed-off on the written authorization; and 

d.  in the event that the agreed upon final destination is not able to accept a consumer's vehicle, that the tow truck owner or driver obtain authorization from the consumer (or someone acting on the consumer's behalf) for an alternate destination.

Deviation in Final Bill of Services

16.  City Council prohibit tow truck owners and drivers from charging an amount more than 10% above the estimated amount authorized by a consumer, to align with provincial amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, and delete the current provision which prohibits tow truck owners and drivers from charging an amount that exceeds the amount indicated in their filed schedule of rates, or, the original estimate amount plus 15% (whichever is less).

Payment Methods

17.  City Council direct that tow truck owners and drivers accept credit/debit card payments, in addition to cash.

Stops during Towing Service

18.  City Council direct that tow truck owners and drivers be prohibited from making any intermediate stops when towing a vehicle to a collision reporting centre or specified location, as directed by a consumer or a police officer.

Consumer Access to Personal Property in Vehicle

19.  City Council direct that tow truck owners and drivers be required to permit a consumer access to his or her vehicle to remove personal property, at no additional cost or fee.

Procedure for Dropping a Vehicle at a Collision Reporting Centre

20.  City Council direct that tow truck owners and drivers dropping or depositing a vehicle at a collision reporting centre, be required to: 

a.  park the vehicle in the designated area of the collision reporting centre;

b  secure the vehicle (e.g., doors are locked, windows closed, lights and hazards are off, etc., as applicable);

c.  immediately return the vehicle's keys to the consumer or to collision reporting centre staff if the consumer is not present;

d.  present proof of a valid ML&S tow truck owner or driver licence to collision reporting centre staff, in order to receive payment for depositing/dropping a vehicle; and

e.  collect payment and exit the premises as soon as the vehicle has been deposited/dropped according to the above requirements.

Tow Truck Vehicle Weight

21.  City Council direct that all tow trucks have a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg and be registered with the Ministry of Transportation for their weight rating.

Tow Truck Equipment

22.  City Council direct that tow truck owners be required to maintain the following equipment in every tow truck owned by him or her:

1.  a functional digital camera or a mobile phone with functional camera (for use in justifying the performance of recovery services); and

2.  a high visibility florescent safety vest, to be used/worn by tow truck owners and drivers when working on a City street or highway.

23.  City Council require tow truck operators to wear personal protective equipment while performing a recovery on any municipal road or highway.

Record Keeping

24.  City Council direct that tow truck owners be permitted to keep records electronically or in hard copy.

Drop-Fees

25.  City Council delete restrictions that prohibit an owner or driver of a tow truck or a tow truck broker to demand and/or receive a payment of a drop fee or commission in return for towing a vehicle to a particular place, to align with provincial amendments to the Consumer Protection Act.

Other Amendments

Tow Truck Vehicle Inspections

26.  City Council authorize Municipal Licensing and Standards to suspend a tow truck owner's licence for failing to have their tow truck examined by a designated mechanic, or, when a mechanical inspection certificate is not provided.

Use of Hoisting Devices

27.  City Council direct that tow truck owners and drivers be required to ensure that hoisting devices are lowered at all times when a tow truck is in motion, except when a vehicle is being towed.

Referral of Billing Disputes to Police

28.  City Council delete the section that directs tow truck owners and drivers to refer disputes with consumers related to amounts and rates to be paid to the Police.

Stylistic Amendments

29.  City Council approve amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, Article VI, Owners and Drivers of Tow Trucks, to reflect the recommendations and authorize the City Solicitor and Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to re-structure, consolidate and simplify all existing requirements to improve the readability of the Bylaw.

Public Garages

Schedule of Rates

30.  City Council direct that all vehicle storage providers be required to file a schedule of rates containing their charge(s) or fee(s) for storage; with requirements consistent with the schedule of rates required to be filed by vehicle repair facilities and collision reporting centres.

Written Authorization

31.  City Council direct that all vehicle repair and storage providers be required to receive written authorization from a consumer or someone acting on the consumer’s behalf before providing or charging for repair and storage services.

Consumer Access to Personal Property in Vehicle

32.  City Council direct that vehicle repair facilities and storage providers be required to permit a consumer access to his or her vehicle to remove personal property, at no additional cost or fee, if access is requested during regular business hours.

Deviation in Final Bill of Services

33.  City Council direct that vehicle repair and storage providers be prohibited from charging an amount more than 10% above the estimated payment amount authorized by a consumer, to align with provincial amendments to the Consumer Protection Act.

Drop-Fees

34.  City Council delete the restriction that prohibits the operator of a public garage from paying a tow truck owner, driver or broker a drop fee or commission for towing a vehicle to their public garage or any other particular place, to align with provincial amendments to the Consumer Protection Act.

Technical/Stylistic Amendments

35.  City Council approve amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, Article XXII, Public Garages, to reflect the recommendations, subject to such technical and stylistic amendments as required by the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

Review of Collision Reporting Centres

36.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to undertake a review of the City's collision reporting centres to ensure consumer protection, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, and report back on any further recommendations to the Licensing and Standards Committee.

Implementation

37.  City Council direct that the changes to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, Article XXII, Tow Trucks and Public Garages, come into force on November 1, 2017.

The Licensing and Standards Committee requested:

1.  The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review the deputations and submissions received at the Licensing and Standards Committee meeting on September 18, 2017 and report directly to City Council on October 2, 2017 on any possible amendments to the original staff recommendations in the report (September 6, 2017) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, if necessary.

2.  The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to give additional consideration to private property tows, the recovery rate, and waiting times at collision reporting centres with a view to potentially recommending greater compensation and report directly to City Council on October 2, 2017.

3.  The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Licensing and Standards Committee, in the first quarter of 2018, on a requirement to request tow truck operators to have reflective protective measures on their vehicles.

The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards gave a presentation on the Tow Truck Industry Review and Recommendations.

As directed by City Council and Licensing and Standards Committee, this report recommends a number of amendments to Toronto Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 545, Licensing, Article VI, Owners and Drivers of Tow Trucks, and Article XXII, Public Garages, following the completion of a comprehensive Tow Truck Industry Review. The proposed amendments respond to public complaints and issues raised by the industry.

In 2014, the Province of Ontario concluded a review of the towing industry that the City of Toronto participated in. Based on the results of that review, the Province enacted new requirements under the Consumer Protection Act, Highway Traffic Act and Repair and Storage Liens Act pertaining to towing and vehicle storage.

Building upon the new Provincial legislation, staff have reviewed Toronto's Tow Truck Industry regulations. The Tow Truck Review has engaged more than 400 stakeholders through 11 formal consultation sessions, various stakeholder meetings, 5 issues-based surveys tailored to specific towing stakeholder groups, and the posting of draft proposals. Staff have also reviewed emails, phone calls, letters and written proposals containing issues and recommendations as a part of the review.

Collectively, the proposed amendments aim to improve Toronto's towing industry, balancing the need to protect consumers and the public interest with the need to ensure a sustainable tow truck industry.

Key amendments include:

Increasing Towing Rates:

-  increasing the private property towing rate to $108 (currently $88);
-  eliminating the current distinction between an accident tow from a City street (currently $166) and an accident tow from a highway (currently $188), and establishing a new, harmonized rate of $250;
-  permitting tow truck owners and drivers to charge a fee of $100 for recovery services;
-  permitting tow truck owners and drivers to charge a separate fee for a second tow from a collision reporting centre, provided that the fee is agreed upon in advance by the consumer;
-  permitting tow truck owners and drivers to charge $3.25/km for each kilometre of travel beyond 5 km outside City limits, when directed by a consumer to tow a vehicle from an accident scene directly to a final destination (in situations where a visit to the CRC is not required);
-  building in an automatic annual inflation adjustment on the regulated accident and private property towing rates.

Strengthening Consumer Awareness/Protection:

-  increasing the regulated vehicle weight from 6,000 lb to 3,175 kg (7,000 lb), to ensure that the majority of passenger vehicles are protected and subject to regulated rates for private property and accident towing;
-  requiring tow truck owners and drivers, vehicle repair and storage providers to obtain written authorization from a consumer before providing or charging for any services;
-  requiring tow truck owners and drivers to accept credit card payments;
-  prohibiting tow truck owners and drivers from making any intermediate stops when bringing a vehicle to a collision reporting centre or to a final destination as directed by a customer or the police; and
-  requiring tow truck owners and drivers, vehicle repair and storage providers to allow a consumer access to personal contents in their vehicles.

 
The Toronto Police Service and Legal Services were consulted in the preparation of this report.

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council endorse the Province of Ontario's plans for a provincially-operated retail model for cannabis sales that does not permit sales by private entities.

2.  City Council request the Province of Ontario, in the development of provincial cannabis regulations, work with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Service to develop appropriate enforcement strategies, including provincially funded and/or provided enforcement to support efforts to eliminate illegal cannabis sales.

 
3.  City Council request the Province of Ontario to ensure that municipal concerns and input form a part of the consideration when determining locations of provincially-operated cannabis retail outlets.

4.  City Council request that the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario ensure that the City of Toronto is adequately funded on a full cost recovery basis for the City's role in implementation and enforcement arising from the legalization of cannabis, including enforcement costs related to the operations of illegal cannabis sales and use.
 

5.  City Council request the Province of Ontario enhance the City's enforcement authorities and tools to address illegal sales of cannabis through cannabis specific legislation or by amendments to the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Planning Act, the Provincial Offences Act  and/or any other applicable statute to:

a.  Prohibit sales of cannabis outside the legal regime and provide authorities for the City to enforce the prohibition;

b.  Authorize and/or establish higher maximum penalties/fines for offences relating to sales of cannabis outside of the legal regime;

c.  Provide the City with the appropriate authority to effectively combat illegal cannabis storefronts, such as the power to expediently issue or obtain closure orders for premises; and

d.  Authorize the City to establish additional regulation and offences to address concerns related to cannabis, including illegal sales, consumption or other nuisance-related concerns, as may be required.

 
6.  City Council request the Province of Ontario consult with the City when developing regulations related to places of consumption for cannabis and that the Province provide the City with detailed guidance and adequate resources and authorities to enforce regulations.

 
7.  City Council request the Province of Ontario consult with the City when developing regulations for home cultivation of cannabis and that the Province provide the City with detailed guidance and adequate resources and authorities to enforce regulations.
 

8.  City Council request the Government of Canada closely oversee cannabis production sites, ensure rigorous safety and security standards are met, and ensure that federal licensing is subject to City regulations including that the City can continue to regulate the location of production facilities through zoning.

 
9.  City Council ask the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to earmark funding for public education, ongoing research and monitoring on cannabis use and health impacts, and evaluation of the new legal regime.
 

10.  City Council forward this report to the Province of Ontario's Legalization of Cannabis Secretariat, the Government of Canada's Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

 
11.  City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the interdivisional cannabis working group, report back to the appropriate committee once federal and provincial governments have finalized the regulatory frameworks for cannabis with recommendations on next steps for the City of Toronto.

The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards gave a presentation on the City of Toronto Recommendations for Cannabis Legalization.

On April 13, 2017, the federal government introduced legislation to legalize and regulate cannabis. If passed, Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, would impose measures to control access to non-medical cannabis, including fresh and dry cannabis, seedlings and plants, and cannabis oil, through restrictions on age and possession, by establishing criminal penalties for sale of cannabis outside of the legal framework, and by introducing rules around promotion, labelling, and packaging. For now, the federal government has not proposed to permit edible cannabis products.

Under the proposed rules, the federal government would regulate cannabis production and the provincial government would regulate cannabis distribution and retail sales. 

Throughout the summer, the Province of Ontario has been conducting consultations to determine the potential impacts of cannabis legalization and to inform the future provincial legislation. On September 8, 2017, the provincial government announced its framework for cannabis legalization. The province plans to:

- Establish a provincially-operated retail model, with stores operated by a subsidiary to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) that sell only cannabis (no co-location with alcohol);

- Restrict places where cannabis can be used to private residences only;

- Set minimum age of purchase at 19 years old;

- Develop a prevention and harm reduction approach to educate the public;

- Develop an enforcement strategy with municipalities, local police services, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the federal government to help shut down illegal retailers; and

- Hold an enforcement summit with police, public health experts, and stakeholders to inform enforcement efforts.
 

City staff have convened an interdivisional working group to identify municipal concerns relating to the legalization of cannabis and the resources and tools needed to assist the City in their potential role within the legalized system. The interdivisional group consists of: Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Public Health, City Planning, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Building, Corporate Finance, Toronto Police Service, City Manager's Office, Economic Development and Culture, and Legal Services.

In June 2017, the Board of Health (BOH) adopted recommendations to the provincial and federal governments to consider as they develop and finalize legislation to legalize cannabis. This report builds on and complements recommendations adopted by the BOH.

This report supports the province's plan to sell cannabis through a provincially-operated retail model. This model is preferred as it is a stronger regulatory mechanism than a private retail model, and would allow the province to closely oversee the operations of retailers and ensure that they operate in a responsible and accountable manner to uphold public health and safety. A provincially-operated retail model guided by public health objectives and social responsibility would help ensure that public health and safety is paramount, thereby reducing local impacts that would require extensive municipal oversight and enforcement.

Further, this report proposes that the City make the following recommendations to the province:

- Ensure that the City's concerns are considered when determining locations of cannabis storefronts.

- Commit to fully recover municipal costs of implementing and enforcing the new framework for legalized cannabis.

- Empower the City with municipal enforcement tools to use against storefronts operating illegally.

- Consult with the City when developing regulations for home cultivation of cannabis.
 

Staff will continue to work interdivisionally and with the province to ensure that the City is represented as the provincial government finalizes its plans for legalization. Staff will report to the appropriate committee with recommendations on next steps for the City of Toronto, as needed.

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation of $0.120 million from the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, raised by the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group, for renovations to the Simpson House building, a City-owned facility at Riverdale Farm, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement with the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation to use the $120,000 donation for renovations to the Simpson House building at Riverdale Farm, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize an amendment to the 2017 Council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Future Year Commitments for the Riverdale Farm Residence Retrofit sub-project, in the Special Facilities project, by increasing the project cost by $0.120 million, from $1.275 million to $1.395 million, with cash flow in year 2018, funded from the donation.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to accept a donation and enter into a donor agreement with the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, regarding funds raised by the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group for renovations to the Simpson House building, a City-owned facility located at Riverdale Farm. This report also recommends that City Council amend the 2017-2026 Council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) Capital Budget and Plan to include the donated amount in the existing special facilities project known as Riverdale Farm Residence Retrofit, for the Simpson House. The scope of work includes washroom relocation and repairs to the existing structure which is showing signs of deterioration.

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept an in-kind donation of a monument valued up to $0.25 million from Organization for Toronto International Mother Language Day Monument Inc., in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign donation and construction agreements with Organization for Toronto International Mother Language Day Monument Inc., subject to the City receiving satisfactory evidence that Organization for Toronto International Mother Language Day Monument Inc. has sufficient funds to complete the upgrades, and subject to the work physically commencing within two years, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to accept a donation and enter into donor and construction agreements with International Mother Language Day Monument Implementation Committee, Inc. to establish an International Mother Language Day monument in Taylor Creek Park.

International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is an important annual event for the Bangladeshi diaspora. It commemorates an event on February 21, 1952 when four students died in a fight to have Bengali recognized as an official language in what was then East Pakistan and later became Bangladesh. The 30th General Conference of UNESCO held on November 17, 1999, unanimously proclaimed February 21st as International Mother Language Day to protect and promote linguistic diversity and multilingual education in the 6,700 languages of the world. This has become an important celebration in Bengali communities in Toronto, and around the world.

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to amend the existing Licence Agreement with High Park Initiatives governing the use of the High Park Forest School building to include an agreement to raise third-party funding for capital improvements to the High Park Forest School building, and to extend the term of the Agreement for five years to March 31, 2025, with an option to renew for an additional five years expiring on March 31, 2030, at the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation's discretion, to cover the period of the capital fundraising campaign, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept third-party funds raised through the High Park Forest School capital fundraising campaign, as described in the Agreement, and to contribute the funds as they become available to High Park Forest School capital projects in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's Capital Budget and Plan for the purpose of capital improvements to the High Park Forest School, subject to the budget process.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to amend an existing Licence Agreement with High Park Initiatives, the charitable, non-profit organization operating the High Park Nature Centre in the High Park Forest School building. The Agreement governs the use of the building by High Park Initiatives for its year-round Nature Centre programming. The building is 85 years old and requires renovations to improve accessibility and modernize washrooms, mechanical systems and space usage. The vision is to create, through these renovations, the High Park Visitor and Nature Centre. High Park Initiatives, in collaboration with Parks, Forestry and Recreation wishes to launch a fundraising campaign to raise the necessary funds. To accomplish this, this report recommends amending the Licence Agreement to include an agreement to raise funds for capital improvements for the High Park Forest School building. The Agreement term also needs to be extended to cover the period of the fundraising campaign. This report also seeks Council authority to accept donations raised through the fundraising campaign.

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy Division, to implement the Energy Storage Strategy, set out in Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

2.  City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to identify energy storage partnership opportunities, negotiate an agreement and report back to the Parks and Environment Committee to seek approval.

The Parks and Environment Committee:

1.  Requested the Director, Environment and Energy to report to the Parks and Environment Committee on the inclusion of energy storage as an eligible technology for the Home Energy Loan Program and the High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support (Hi-RIS) Program.

This report introduces the City of Toronto Energy Storage Strategy that was requested in a report to Parks and Environment Committee in October 2016. In consultation with City stakeholders, this report identifies alignment of energy storage applications with City initiatives.

Energy storage is rapidly developing globally and is the next key technology to enable a low carbon future. Innovation in this sector has enabled the development of reliable and affordable storage systems. Supporting the TransformTO: Climate Action Plan, where technically feasible, energy storage projects will be considered as a low carbon solution to achieve energy savings, provide local grid services, facilitate participation in provincial energy revenue programs and enhance the resilience of City facilities.

The City is collaborating with Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited, local post-secondary institutions, National Research Council Canada and industry experts to monitor energy storage projects and initiatives. This cooperative approach will allow the City to remain responsive to the progressive nature of the rapidly developing energy storage industry. The City will evaluate the technical and financial viability of energy storage and identify projects related to specific energy initiatives, where appropriate.

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council urge the Federal Government to support the requests set out in “Citizens’ Climate Lobby — Open Letter to the Government of Canada” attached to the letter (September 8, 2017) from Councillor Sarah Doucette.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. They are looking for signatories for their letter to the federal government to expand the influence of the national carbon pricing initiative.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council direct that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning use Attachment 1, "TOcore: Proposed Downtown Plan", to the report (August 18, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning as a basis for stakeholder and public consultation.

2. City Council direct City Planning Division staff, in association with staff from the appropriate City Divisions, to undertake stakeholder and public consultation, including public open houses, roundtable meetings, and other public meetings as necessary on the proposed Downtown Plan as attached in Attachment 1, "TOcore: Proposed Downtown Plan" to the report (August 18, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 

3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning report back with a final Recommendations Report and an Official Plan Amendment on the Downtown Plan to a Spring 2018 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee. 

4.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review and report back as part of the Final Report on the Official Plan Amendment on how to support the retention and expansion of the major health institutions located outside of the proposed Health Sciences District, including St. Michael's Hospital, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) lands on College Street and the University Health Network Hospitals.

5. City Council request that the City Planning Division, in coordination with staff from the following City Divisions and offices – Children's Services, Economic Development and Culture, Employment and Social Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Shelter, Support and Housing, Social Development, Finance and Administration, Public Health, Paramedic Services, Affordable Housing Office, Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Toronto Fire, Major Capital Infrastructure Coordination Office, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Environment and Energy, Real Estate Services – undertake stakeholder and public consultation on the draft Infrastructure Strategies identified in Attachment 4 to the report (August 18, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  starting in Fall 2017, and report back to City Council on the final infrastructure strategies with the final Downtown Plan in the second quarter of 2018 including any recommendations for future work to implement the strategies such as capital approvals, Environmental Assessments, and/or Master Plans.

6.  City Council request City Planning staff to consider the Proposed Downtown Plan policies, Attachment 1 to the report (August 18, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, during the evaluation of current and future development applications in the Downtown Plan area and continue to refine the policies in consultation with stakeholders and the community.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

1.  Requested the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report directly to the October 2, 2017 meeting of City Council with an update on current water studies being undertaken in the Downtown as well as the emerging TOcore Water Strategy.

The Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning gave a presentation on TOcore - Proposed Downtown Plan.

The proposed Downtown Plan will serve as a blueprint for future growth and infrastructure in the heart of Toronto over the next 25 years. This report seeks Council's input on the proposed Plan and requests direction to undertake public and stakeholder consultation, leading to an amendment to Toronto's Official Plan in the second quarter of 2018.

By initiating the TOcore study in 2014, Council recognized that growth was outpacing the City's ability to secure the necessary supporting infrastructure. In late 2016, the TOcore Proposals Report was adopted by Council. That report outlined the detailed policy directions for all aspects of the Downtown Plan and served as the basis for extensive public and stakeholder consultation earlier this year.

Toronto's high quality of life and economic opportunities have made it one of the fastest growing cities in North America, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rising Downtown skyline. Downtown accounts for only 3 percent of Toronto's land area, yet it makes up 40 percent of the non-residential gross floor area and 38 percent of the residential units proposed in the entire city. It is Canada's largest employment cluster with over 500,000 jobs, relying on Union Station and the subway system to provide access to a regional workforce. Close to 240,000 people live Downtown, with more than 7,500 residents added annually over the past 5 years. By 2041, Downtown has the potential to reach between 850,000 to 915,000 jobs, and as many as 475,000 residents.

Planning for Downtown's future must consider the unique and diverse roles it plays for the city as a whole. Downtown's cluster of world-renowned institutions – hospitals, medical research facilities and universities – thrive in its concentrated and highly connected environment. The Queen's Park Precinct and the civic buildings centred on Nathan Philips Square play a broad and far-reaching governance role. The Financial District acts as Canada's premier hub for capital markets and corporate head offices, while the adjacent King-Spadina and King-Parliament neighbourhoods have been central to the technology and creative industry boom in the city. Downtown is the region's largest retail concentration, with destination shopping such as the Toronto Eaton Centre and thriving main streets with a diversity of local shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. These draws, in combination with a flourishing culture, music, film and sport scene, make Downtown the primary destination for Toronto's 40 million annual tourists and day visitors.

In addition to the many broader roles of Downtown, approximately 1 in 10 Torontonians call it home. This resident population is socio-economically diverse, meaning that community services and facilities need to be planned to support all income levels, ages, ethnicities and abilities. Downtown's current and future residents must also be able to access and maintain adequate, affordable and appropriate housing.

Downtown is well served by transit with two subway lines and several streetcar routes running through the study area, along with the expanded passenger handling capacity of an upgraded Union Station. The capacity constraints of Line 1 Yonge-University and the 504 King Streetcar are widely recognized as challenges for the transit system and constraints to growth. The proposed Relief Line and the King Street Transit Pilot will add much needed transit capacity while providing important city-building opportunities along their routes.

Downtown is an area that has been inhabited for nearly 12,000 years, with different settlements in the area by various Indigenous people over time. Built and cultural heritage of this history can be seen in Downtown's significant buildings, districts, landmarks, landscapes and archaeological sites. The influence of this heritage, including that of Toronto's Indigenous peoples and settlers, is an important consideration that should guide future planning and investment Downtown.

The proposed Downtown Plan represents the first comprehensive update since the mid- 1970's. The 1976 Central Area Plan introduced mixed-use policies that encouraged residential growth Downtown and helped Toronto avoid the inner city deterioration experienced in many other urban centres across the continent. Since then, updates to the planning framework have shaped Toronto's Downtown into one of the most successful in North America.

The new Downtown Plan is a 25-year vision that sets the direction for the city centre as the cultural, civic, retail and economic heart of Toronto and as a great place to live. The Plan seizes the opportunities that come with intensification, while addressing the challenges often associated with growth. A series of goals – grouped around the themes of complete communities, connectivity, prosperity, resiliency and responsibility – establish outcomes the Downtown Plan intends to achieve as growth continues.

The proposed Downtown Plan provides detailed direction on the appropriate scale and location of future growth. It also links this growth with infrastructure provision to ensure the creation of 'Complete Communities', addressing the requirements under the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017). 

Other significant policy directions in the Downtown Plan include: 

-   Expansion of the Financial District and establishment of a Health Sciences District where non-residential uses will be prioritized; 

-   Refinement of the current single Mixed Use Areas designation into 4 Mixed Use Areas designations to provide clear guidance on the appropriate scale of development based on existing and planned context; 

-   Requirement for the submission of a Complete Community Assessment to ensure all developments contribute to the creation of liveable and complete communities; 

-   Requirement for all developments to address the priorities contained within the Downtown Community Services and Facilities Strategy; 

-   Protection of Downtown parks and open spaces by ensuring no net-new shadow; 

-   Increased building setbacks to expand the public realm in areas of growth; 

-   Prioritization of a "Land First" approach to maximize opportunities for new parkland through the development process, along with incentives for developers to work together to consolidate the provision of parkland; 

-   Creation of a Parks and Public Realm Plan to improve the quality and connectivity of public spaces, and to identify parkland improvement and acquisition priorities; 

-   Prioritization of walking, cycling and transit use on Downtown's streets; 

-   Requirements for 2- and 3-bedroom units and affordable housing in most developments, along with protection of dwelling rooms; 

-   Retention of cultural spaces and support for live music and filming; 

-   Encouragement of low-carbon and resilient infrastructure and buildings; and 

-   Partnerships with Indigenous communities, stakeholder groups and community groups as part of implementation. 

This report also provides Council with: an update on the existing and projected Downtown populations; a summary of stakeholder and public consultation on the TOcore Proposals Report; the status of the five infrastructure strategies – community services and facilities, parks and public realm, mobility, energy, water – that will be released in draft for public and stakeholder consultation later in 2017; a description of the financial strategy currently under development; and an overview of the process for determining amendments to the existing in-force planning framework.

The recommended Official Plan Amendment for the Downtown Plan will be brought forward in the second quarter of 2018.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council include the following 31 properties on the east side of Bayview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

1487-1489 Bayview Avenue

1493-1497 Bayview Avenue

1515 Bayview Avenue

1519A-1519 Bayview Avenue

1531 Bayview Avenue

1535 Bayview Avenue

1575 Bayview Avenue

1577 Bayview Avenue

1581 Bayview Avenue

1593-1595 Bayview Avenue

1609 Bayview Avenue

1613 Bayview Avenue

1619-1621 Bayview Avenue

1623-1625 Bayview Avenue

1627 Bayview Avenue

1631-1633 Bayview Avenue

1635 Bayview Avenue

1639B Bayview Avenue

1641 Bayview Avenue

1643 Bayview Avenue

1645 Bayview Avenue

1699A-1701 Bayview Avenue

1703 Bayview Avenue

1705-1707 Bayview Avenue

1709 Bayview Avenue

1715 Bayview Avenue

1723 Bayview Avenue

1725A Bayview Avenue

1727B Bayview Avenue

1729 Bayview Avenue

1739 Bayview Avenue

2.  City Council include the following 12 properties on the west side of Bayview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

1536 Bayview Avenue

1538 Bayview Avenue

1540 Bayview Avenue

1542 Bayview Avenue

1566-1574 Bayview Avenue

1588 Bayview Avenue

1594 Bayview Avenue

1618 Bayview Avenue

1642 Bayview Avenue

1644 Bayview Avenue

1646 Bayview Avenue

1650-1652 Bayview Avenue

3.  City Council include the following 6 properties on Eglinton Avenue East on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

174 Eglinton Avenue East

180 Eglinton Avenue East

379 Eglinton Avenue East

381 Eglinton Avenue East

383 Eglinton Avenue East

393 Eglinton Avenue East

4.  City Council include the following 30 properties on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

270 Eglinton Avenue West

272 Eglinton Avenue West

280 Eglinton Avenue West

282 Eglinton Avenue West

284 Eglinton Avenue West

286 Eglinton Avenue West

288 Eglinton Avenue West

290 Eglinton Avenue West

292 Eglinton Avenue West

294 Eglinton Avenue West

300 Eglinton Avenue West

302 Eglinton Avenue West

1041 Avenue Road (306 Eglinton Avenue West)

368 Eglinton Avenue West

430 Eglinton Avenue West

444 Eglinton Avenue West

450 Eglinton Avenue West

454 Eglinton Avenue West

456 Eglinton Avenue West

460 Eglinton Avenue West

468 Eglinton Avenue West

498 Eglinton Avenue West

500 Eglinton Avenue West

502 Eglinton Avenue West

504 Eglinton Avenue West

506 Eglinton Avenue West

516 Eglinton Avenue West

518 Eglinton Avenue West

524 Eglinton Avenue West

526 Eglinton Avenue West

5.  City Council include the following 6 properties on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

185 Eglinton Avenue West

313 Eglinton Avenue West

379 Eglinton Avenue West

381 Eglinton Avenue West

523 Eglinton Avenue West

533 Eglinton Avenue West

6.  City Council include the following 62 properties on the east side of Mount Pleasant Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

505 Mount Pleasant Road

507 Mount Pleasant Road

509 Mount Pleasant Road

513 Mount Pleasant Road

515 Mount Pleasant Road

517 Mount Pleasant Road

519 Mount Pleasant Road

521 Mount Pleasant Road

535 Mount Pleasant Road

537 Mount Pleasant Road

539 Mount Pleasant Road

543 Mount Pleasant Road

545 Mount Pleasant Road

557-559 Mount Pleasant Road

561 Mount Pleasant Road

563 Mount Pleasant Road

565 Mount Pleasant Road

567 Mount Pleasant Road

569 Mount Pleasant Road

571 Mount Pleasant Road

573 Mount Pleasant Road

575 Mount Pleasant Road

577 Mount Pleasant Road

579 Mount Pleasant Road

581-583 Mount Pleasant Road

585 Mount Pleasant Road

593 Mount Pleasant Road

595 Mount Pleasant Road

609 Mount Pleasant Road

611 Mount Pleasant Road

613 Mount Pleasant Road

615 Mount Pleasant Road

617 Mount Pleasant Road

619 Mount Pleasant Road

621 Mount Pleasant Road

623 Mount Pleasant Road

627 Mount Pleasant Road

629 Mount Pleasant Road

631 Mount Pleasant Road

633 Mount Pleasant Road

635 Mount Pleasant Road

639 Mount Pleasant Road

647A Mount Pleasant Road

651 Mount Pleasant Road

653 Mount Pleasant Road

659 Mount Pleasant Road

661 Mount Pleasant Road

667 Mount Pleasant Road

669 Mount Pleasant Road

673 Mount Pleasant Road

679 Mount Pleasant Road

681 Mount Pleasant Road

683 Mount Pleasant Road

685 Mount Pleasant Road

689-691 Mount Pleasant Road

693 Mount Pleasant Road

695 Mount Pleasant Road

701 Mount Pleasant Road

703 Mount Pleasant Road

705 Mount Pleasant Road

709 Mount Pleasant Road

711 Mount Pleasant Road

7.  City Council include the following 24 properties on the west side of Mount Pleasant Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

508 Mount Pleasant Road

510 Mount Pleasant Road

512 Mount Pleasant Road

514 Mount Pleasant Road

516 Mount Pleasant Road

518 Mount Pleasant Road

552 Mount Pleasant Road

554 Mount Pleasant Road

556 Mount Pleasant Road

558 Mount Pleasant Road

560 Mount Pleasant Road

584 Mount Pleasant Road

586 Mount Pleasant Road

588 Mount Pleasant Road

590 Mount Pleasant Road

594 Mount Pleasant Road

596 Mount Pleasant Road

598 Mount Pleasant Road

600 Mount Pleasant Road

608 Mount Pleasant Road

610 Mount Pleasant Road

620 Mount Pleasant Road

622 Mount Pleasant Road

624 Mount Pleasant Road

8.  City Council include the following 65 properties on the east side of Yonge Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

1913 Yonge Street

1919 Yonge Street

1919A Yonge Street

1923 Yonge Street

1997 Yonge Street

1999 Yonge Street

2001 Yonge Street

2003 Yonge Street

2005 Yonge Street

2007 Yonge Street

2009 Yonge Street

2011 Yonge Street

2013 Yonge Street

2019 Yonge Street

2021 Yonge Street

2023 Yonge Street

2025 Yonge Street

2027 Yonge Street

2029 Yonge Street

2031 Yonge Street

2033 Yonge Street

2035 Yonge Street

2037 Yonge Street

2039 Yonge Street

2055 Yonge Street

2057 Yonge Street

2059 Yonge Street

2069 Yonge Street

2075 Yonge Street

2079-2085 Yonge Street

2093-2109 Yonge Street

2111 Yonge Street

2363 Yonge Street

2377 Yonge Street

2383 Yonge Street

2439 Yonge Street

2441 Yonge Street

2443 Yonge Street

2445 Yonge Street

2447 Yonge Street

2449 Yonge Street

2453 Yonge Street

2457 Yonge Street

2459 Yonge Street

2463 Yonge Street

2465 Yonge Street

2471 Yonge Street

2473 Yonge Street

2501 Yonge Street

2507 Yonge Street

2509 Yonge Street

2511 Yonge Street

2515 Yonge Street

2547 Yonge Street

2549 Yonge Street

2555 Yonge Street

2581 Yonge Street

2583 Yonge Street

2585 Yonge Street

2587 Yonge Street

2589 Yonge Street

2591 Yonge Street

2597 Yonge Street

2615 Yonge Street

2619 Yonge Street

9.  City Council include the following 11 properties on the west side of Yonge Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register:

2066 Yonge Street

2072-2076 Yonge Street

2094 Yonge Street

2100 Yonge Street

2150 Yonge Street

2152 Yonge Street

2468 Yonge Street

2476 Yonge Street

2482 Yonge Street

2488 Yonge Street

2520-2528 Yonge Street

Note:  Some addresses contain more than 1 property

10.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review the inclusion of properties on main streets on the City's Heritage Register listings in context of the Midtown in Focus Study.

11.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review the Planning Division's procedures and services to the public with respect to the heritage listing and designation process, in order to ensure convenient and accessible information is available, including timely responses of staff with respect to these matters.

 
12.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer to meet with representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to discuss planning initiatives, including heritage listings, within the Yonge and Eglinton Secondary Plan area to ensure that MPAC has a clear understanding of future land uses to better inform their assessment process.

This report recommends that City Council include 258 properties identified in Recommendations 1-7 of this report on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. The properties are located in the Midtown in Focus planning study area adjoining the Yonge-Eglinton intersection, and comprise commercial "Main Street" properties located on both sides of Bayview Avenue, Eglinton Avenue East and West, Mount Pleasant Road and Yonge Street.

This report represents Phase 1 of a project to "batch list" all of the properties in the study area that have been identified for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register. 

All of the properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, which the City also applies when assessing properties for its Heritage Register. 

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. 

City staff will bring forward future listing and designation reports in Q4 2017 for the additional properties identified as having potential heritage value in the Midtown in Focus study area.

The Toronto Preservation Board on August 24, 2017 considered a report (August 18, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register - Midtown in Focus - Phase 1: Main Street Properties.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the grant awards for the 2017 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for the 9 designated places of worship in the City of Toronto, as set out below, to assist property owners in funding the scope of conservation work set out in the Letter of Understanding between the City and the grant recipient, and generally described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 9, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

Active places of worship (non-house form buildings up to 50 percent with no limit)

2.  City Council direct that the use of the grant awards outlined in recommendation 1 above be limited to only the conservation work approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and that the issuing of the grant award be subject to the grant recipient satisfying all conditions as set out in the Letter of Understanding between the City and the grant recipient.

3.  City Council authorize the withdrawal of $51,450 from the Community Heritage Reserve Fund (Acct. # XR1044) and increase the approved 2017 Operating Budget for Heritage Grants account UR0033 in the amount of $51,450 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for the support of the 2017 Toronto Heritage Grant Program leaving $3,564 in the Community Heritage Reserve Fund.

4.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to explore ways to increase funding of the Toronto Heritage Grant Program in order to target and support the conservation of places of worship and report back in 2018 to the Planning and Growth Management Committee.

This report recommends that City Council approve nine recommended grant awards totalling $368,450 under the 2017 Toronto Heritage Grant Program as set out in this report. 

The Toronto Heritage Grant Program provides matching grant funds for eligible heritage conservation work to owners of residential properties or tax exempt properties in the City of Toronto designated under Part IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). Property owners may receive a grant once every five years for up to 50 percent of the cost of eligible conservation work. Owners of house form buildings may receive up to $10,000, or if replacing an entire slate roof assembly, up to $20,000. There is no maximum grant amount for owners of non-house form buildings.

The 2017 Heritage Grant program is targeted to assist owners of active places of worship designated under Part IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act.  

The Toronto Heritage Grant Program is administered by Heritage Preservation Services (HPS), City Planning Division.  An independent Toronto Heritage Grant Selection Committee consisting of volunteer heritage professionals evaluates applications and recommends grant awards.

The Toronto Preservation Board on August 24, 2017, considered a report (August 9, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding the Approval of 2017 Toronto Heritage Grant Awards.

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to remove the lands fronting on St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road, Blackthorn Avenue and Spring Grove Avenue substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 3, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a statutory public meeting on September 7, 2017, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report responds to the direction of City Council from its meeting of July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 (MM31.67) for staff to report back on a proposed by-law to remove the lands fronting on St. Clair Avenue West between Old Weston Road and Blackthorn/Spring Grove Avenues from Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to implement the Avenue Zoning previously approved by City Council in 2009.  This area of St. Clair Avenue West is the last portion in the St. Clair Avenue West Avenue Study (OPA 84) area to be rezoned.

This report recommends approval of the amendment to City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to remove the lands from this By-law in order to allow the zoning permissions applicable to the lands within Zoning By-law No. 438-86 as amended by By-law No. 815-2017 to apply as intended.  The zoning will implement the findings and recommendations of the St. Clair Avenue Study for the last remaining lands in the St. Clair Avenue West Avenue Study, OPA 84, for the area between Old Weston Road, Blackthorn Avenue and Spring Grove Avenue to achieve, over time, the revitalization of St. Clair Avenue West within this Avenue segment.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.   City Council consent to the assignment of Contract 15TW-DO-18DCS for On Demand Water Service Replacement for Various Locations in Toronto, East York and Scarborough Districts and Contract 17TW-DC-311OCS for Installation of New Residential Water and Sewer Connections and associated Works within the Toronto East York District" (the “Subject Agreements”), from Utility Force Inc. (“UFI”) to Utility Force Construction Inc.  (“UFCI”) subject to satisfaction of the following conditions:

a.   the Subject Agreements shall be assumed by UFCI;

b.   to the extent that there are any other agreements between the City and UFI (the "Other Agreements"), the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the City Solicitor, shall be wholly satisfied that the City's rights, remedies and interests are and will be protected, and without limitation, that UFI's obligations under the Other Agreements (performance, warranty or otherwise) will be fulfilled; and

c.   UFI and UFCI shall enter into assignment and assumption agreement(s) on such terms and conditions the General Manager, Toronto Water may consider appropriate to protect the City's interests, including, without limitation, any financial security and any assumption of UFI's existing warranty and/or indemnity obligations, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.   City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water on behalf of the City to negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements with UFI and/or UFCI that the City Solicitor may determine necessary to give effect to Recommendation 1, above, and as may be necessary to protect the City's interest to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water, on such terms as may be required by the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

This report recommends that City Council consent to the assignment of the agreements between the City of Toronto (the "City") and Utility Force Inc. ("UFI")  for On Demand Water Service Replacement for Various Locations in Toronto, East York and Scarborough Districts and for Installation of New Residential Water and Sewer Connections and associated Works within the Toronto East York District (the “Subject Agreements”) to Utility Force Construction Inc. (“UFCI”) and that authority be delegated to the General Manager of Toronto Water to negotiate and execute any agreements necessary to give effect thereto and to protect the City's interests.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to execute extensions to the Waste Disposal Agreements at Green Lane Landfill with the City of St. Thomas, County of Elgin, Town of Alymer, Townships of Malahide and Southwold, and Municipalities of Bayham, Central Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich and West Elgin, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

This report requests City Council authority to extend the existing Waste Disposal Agreements (Agreements) at Green Lane Landfill (GLL) with neighbouring communities (Communities) for a ten-year period (2019-2029). The Communities include the City of St. Thomas, County of Elgin, Town of Alymer, Townships of Malahide and Southwold, and Municipalities of Bayham, Central Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich and West Elgin.

Extensions of these Agreements will ensure continued compliance with Provincial Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) conditions for the operation of the landfill.

The  Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy by deleting the word "development" from section 3.8.1 of the Policy, so that it reads as follows:

"3.8 Street names, including ceremonial names, shall not:

3.8.1   Result in, or be perceived to confer, any competitive advantage, benefit or preferential treatment or advertisement to the named party, or a product, service or a particular business;"

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy by removing a single word: "development". 

Increasingly, the City is being presented with Street Naming applications that recognize the name of the development located on the street. Currently, the Street Naming Policy prohibits any name that could result in, or be perceived to result in, a competitive advantage, benefit, preferential treatment or advertisement to a development, product, service or particular business. While naming the street after the development company could be perceived as conferring competitive advantage, benefit, preferential treatment or advertisement to the developer, naming the street after the actual development would not. By removing the word "development", the Street Naming Policy will allow the naming of streets after developments.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council adopt the Waste Reduction Community Investment Program framework as presented in Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2017) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

2.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager of Cluster B to appoint a three member Community Investment Application Review Committee made up of senior staff representatives from City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies and Corporations.

3.  City Council delegate full authority to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, or his or her designate to enter legally binding Funding Agreements with successful applicants under the Waste Reduction Community Investment Program, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4.  City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee about outcomes and recommendations on continuing any aspect of the Waste Reduction Community Investment Program in 2021, as part of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy 5-year review.

5.  City Council direct that Waste Reduction Community Investment Program funds not be used to fight City Hall.

The proposed pilot of the Waste Reduction Community Investment Program was developed in response to direction from City Council included in item EX10.24 entitled "2016 Rate Supported Budgets – Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2016 Solid Waste Rates" and item PW14.2 "Final Long Term Waste Management Strategy". The Waste Reduction Community Investment Program pilot is modelled on the former Live Green Community Investment Program whose objective was to initiate actions and build capacity with local communities and neighbourhoods. The purpose of the Waste Reduction Community Investment Program is to identify, develop and initiate community-led actions that reduce residential waste and increase participation in the City of Toronto's waste diversion programs. A priority will be placed on investing in actions that address multi-residential buildings, multi-lingual communities, and Neighbourhood Improvement Areas. Examples of projects could include community composting, waste education and engagement, and projects that support products / goods repair, sharing, exchanges or swaps to reduce waste. The Waste Reduction Community Investment Program designates multi-residential buildings, multi-lingual communities, equity-seeking groups, and Neighbourhoods Improvement Areas as areas of special focus. The Waste Reduction Community Investment Program will operate as a pilot project from 2018 to 2021 and will fund community-led projects in 2018, 2019 and 2020, totalling $745,798, which includes a maximum of $150,000 of grant funding per year.

This report outlines the proposed objectives, criteria, and selection processes for the Waste Reduction Community Investment Program. This program supports the commitment to community partnership set out in the City of Toronto's Long Term Waste Management Strategy and will help the City of Toronto achieve its residential waste reduction and diversion goals.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.   City Council adopt the Interim Free-Floating Car-Share Policy, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2017) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

2.   City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to conduct stakeholder consultation and introduce for consideration as part of the 2018 Budget a new free-floating car-share permit fee.

3.   Subject to the approval of a new free-floating car-share permit fee as part of the 2018 Budget process, City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a one-year free-floating car-share pilot project, from March 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019, whereby the General Manager, Transportation Services, may issue permits to car-share organizations/companies in accordance with the process generally set out in Attachment 2 to the report (September 5, 2017) from the General Manager, Transportation Services with such permits permitting car-share vehicles to:

a)   park in locations designated for permit parking; and

b)   be exempt from the three-hour temporal parking duration limits.

while displaying a permit issued by the General Manager for the pilot program and complying with all other terms and conditions as set out in Attachment 2.

4.   Subject to the approval of a new free-floating car-share permit fee as part of the 2018 Budget process, City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to limit the number of free-floating car-share parking permits to 500 per car-share organization/company and to a maximum of 2,000 permits in total for the pilot project.

5.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the feasibility of improving the temporary daily parking permit process/system for areas with parking availability to interface better with car-share companies including a review of pricing, transferability within the same day, and other operational challenges.

The Acting Director and the General Manager, Transportation Services gave a presentation on Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot and Interim Policy.

This report responds to a request from the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to consider the feasibility of developing a policy relating to free-floating car-sharing, and recommends introduction of a one year pilot project that would enable free-floating (point-to-point) car-sharing vehicles to park in permit parking areas of the city.

The City of Toronto Official Plan and various policies and programs have long supported the operation of car-sharing services as a sustainable transportation option. Car-sharing programs offer a number of benefits to individuals, businesses, the environment, communities, and transportation network, including:

-   Reduced vehicle ownership rates;
-   Reduced household transportation costs;
-   Reduced vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT);
-   Reduced greenhouse gases and emissions; and
-   An increase in walking, cycling, and transit use.
 

Transportation Services currently administers a program for designating on-street spaces specifically for vehicles displaying a car-share vehicle permit. Car-share operators have also been encouraged to work with the Toronto Parking Authority and private parking lot operators to provide an off-street inventory of spaces.

In recent years, a new operational model for car-share vehicles has emerged in the form of free-floating (point-to-point) services, which has prompted a review of the City's existing car-sharing policies and programs.

These policies must be carefully balanced against impacts to the existing on-street residential permit parking system.

This report recommends the introduction of an interim free-floating car-share policy and provides details on a proposed pilot, including rules and conditions, a temporary permitting system, and that a car-share permit fee be considered as part of the 2018 Budget process.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the removal of the existing traffic control signal at Eglinton Avenue East and Prudham Gate/private access.

2.  City Council rescind the existing northerly westbound and southerly eastbound reserved lanes for public transit vehicles (PTVs), high occupancy vehicles containing a minimum of 2 persons (HOV2+), taxicabs, plated motorcycles and bicycles in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on Eglinton Avenue East, between a point 100 metres east of Don Mills Road and Kennedy Road.

3.  City Council rescind the existing northerly westbound and southerly eastbound reserved lanes for public transit vehicles (PTVs) and taxicabs, plated motorcycles and bicycles in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on Eglinton Avenue East, between Leslie Street and a point 500 metres west of Don Mills Road.

4.  City Council close highways on Eglinton Avenue East to vehicular traffic, at the locations listed in Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2017) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

5.  City Council prohibit left turns at the locations listed in Attachment 2 to the report (September 5, 2017) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council for a variety of physical and operational changes to Eglinton Avenue East required to support the construction and final design of the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT).

The required changes include lane closures and turn prohibitions between Victoria Park Avenue and Rosemount Drive, removal of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes between Leslie Street and Kennedy Road, along the at-grade (surface) segment of the ECLRT and removal of the traffic control signal at Eglinton Avenue West and Prudham Gate.

The proposed closures and amendments form elements of road occupancy permits and construction traffic management plans necessitated by the construction staging plans for this project. The proposed changes to the HOV lane designations have been developed through consultation with the TTC and affected Ward Councillors.

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

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendation as all motions lost on tie votes.

This report responds to a request from City Council to assess the feasibility of adding the former municipality of East York logo and former municipality of Scarborough logo and/or flag to new or replacement street name signs within the boundaries of the former municipalities of East York and Scarborough.

The City of Toronto has an existing standard for the design of street name signage, creating a single sign that can be used throughout the City as a modern and contemporary identifying feature of public space that reflects the amalgamated City of Toronto. This standard includes opportunities for Business Improvement Area's, community, or neighbourhood branding on the 'upper blade' of the sign.

Adding the logos for former municipalities to new signs (and those needing replacement) is feasible. However, the Corporate Identity Program's Policy directs City staff to maintain a unified corporate identity that enables the public to clearly recognize City of Toronto facilities. Accordingly, since amalgamation, there has been an effort to clarify and simplify street name signs. Adding the logos for former municipalities would, be in conflict with the Corporate Identity Program Policy.

It is anticipated that City Councillors representing wards of other former municipalities (Etobicoke, North York, Toronto and York) may also wish to have logos applied to street name signs. Therefore, this report considers the feasibility and impacts of placing logos on all new and replacement street name signs across the entire city.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendation as the motion to amend the item lost.

City Council on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017, referred Motion MM29.11 to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

Ontario One Call (ON1Call) was established by Provincial legislation to operate a 24/7 call centre that receives notification of plans to perform any construction that involves underground excavation. ON1Call issues compulsory requests to registered owners of underground infrastructure in the vicinity of proposed construction to inform them of their obligation to provide visual notification of underground infrastructure, or written clearance that no infrastructure will be impacted by proposed excavation. The infrastructure locates or written confirmation that no infrastructure will be impacted, must be performed within a prescribed period of time.

The legislation applies to Business Improvement Areas that own or operate underground infrastructure that crosses or is in the vicinity of a public right of way. Several Business Improvement Areas have experienced a significant increase in administrative and financial costs to meet the compulsory reporting requirements, or they face the prospect of legal action by ON1Call if they fail to do so.

There are many good reasons why the City should consider taking on some responsibility for this work: the City already has two utility locate service providers under contract to identify the City's underground infrastructure and fulfill the City's reporting requirements to ON1Call. Business Improvement Area underground infrastructure is in the same vicinity as City infrastructure and is within the public right of way. The City has made a significant financial investment in Business Improvement Area infrastructure and has an interest in protecting it. In order to look at possible options for coordinating and supporting Business Improvement Area's with this obligation, we propose the following Motion.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 68 Daisy Avenue, including the lands shown as Part 5 of Parcel 2 as per the Sketch of Property (Confidential Appendix 2 - made public on July 14, 2017), under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 68 Daisy Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (February 28, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

2.  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

3.  If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation by-law.

5.  City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act for Parcel 2 of the property at 68 Daisy Avenue as per the Confidential Appendix 1 (made public on July 14, 2017) in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor.

6.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreements for Parcel 2 of the property at 68 Daisy Avenue, as per the Confidential Appendix 1 (made public on July 14, 2017) .

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 68 Daisy Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. 

The property contains the two-and-a-half storey, brick clad school building, completed in 1929 and additions completed in 1956 and 1963-4.  Originally known as the Daisy Avenue Public School and now known as the Vincent Massey Childcare Centre, the property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in 2006.   

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 68 Daisy Avenue meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with Official Plan Heritage Policies.  Designation enables City Council to review alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. 

The Toronto Preservation Board on March 23, 2017, considered the following:

1.  Report (February 28, 2017) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 68 Daisy Avenue.

2.  Communications:

a.  (March 22, 2017) Letter from Ann Lam, Vice President Development, Dunpar Homes (PB.Supp.PB21.5.1)

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pb/comm/communicationfile-67769.pdf)

b.  (March 22, 2017) Letter from Jan Halcovitch, Finance & Admissions Director, Vincent Massey Child Cares (PB.Supp.PB21.5.2)

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pb/comm/communicationfile-67770.pdf)

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council assume the services installed at Harpreet Circle and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

2.  City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this Plan of Subdivision.

3.  City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Subdivision at Harpreet Circle.

4.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

5.  City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the   street lighting system constructed within the Plan of Subdivision at Harpreet Circle to Toronto Hydro.

This report recommends that the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2504, dated October 19, 2012, between Vandyk-Humberview Trails Limited and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 

1.  City Council authorize the permanent closure of the untraveled portion of the public lane at the rear of 724 Scarlett Road, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-29426, and shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2016-009 (the "Lane"), attached to the report (August 8, 2017) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

2.  City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "A" to the report (August 8, 2017) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

Etobicoke York Community Council held a public meeting on September 6, 2017, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  Notice of the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was posted on the Public Notice Page of the City's website.

Transportation Services recommends that the untraveled portion of the public lane at the rear of 724 Scarlett Road be permanently closed.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council approve the alteration of the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Brown's Line (Western Leg), providing a westbound 'transit-only' lane, generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (August 31, 2017) from the Acting Director, Transportation Infrastructure Management.

2.  City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Brown's Line (western leg) and a point 78 metres east, for TTC vehicles only.

Transportation Services is requesting approval, on behalf of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to alter the roadway at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Brown's Line by realigning the lane designations in order to provide a short westbound 'transit-only' lane and accompanying transit-only signal, as well as removing a right-turn channel. Doing so will provide clarity to motorists and allow TTC vehicles to bypass congestion at this intersection, improving service reliability.

This lane can be accommodated by reducing lane widths approaching the intersection, reducing the width of the nearby lay-by parking area, and widening the roadway width by approximately 0.4 metres (m) from the lay-by parking area to the intersection. 

These modifications will not result in the loss of any travel lanes on Lake Shore Blvd., as the current two eastbound and two westbound lanes will be maintained.

As TTC operates service on both Lake Shore Boulevard West and Brown's Line, City Council approval of this report is required.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the removal of the pedestrian crossover on The Queensway immediately west of Holbrooke Avenue as this location fails the pedestrian crossover safety audit.

2.  City Council approve removal of the pedestrian crossover on The Queensway immediately east of Milton Street as this location fails the pedestrian crossover safety audit.

3.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The Queensway and Penhurst Avenue.

4.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of The Queensway and Milton Street.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersections of The Queensway and Penhurst Avenue and The Queensway and Milton Street.

Although the warrants for the installation of traffic control signals are not met, safety audits of the existing pedestrian crossovers on The Queensway west of Holbrooke Avenue and on The Queensway east of Milton Street, revealed that these locations are no longer environmentally suitable for pedestrian crossovers given the operating speed of vehicular traffic on The Queensway. Based on the results of the pedestrian crossover audits, staff is recommending that the pedestrian crossovers be replaced with traffic control signals.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on The Queensway, City Council approval of this report is required. TTC staff has been consulted on the matter and have provided comments on the signal design.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "1B", as attached in Appendix A of the report (September 6, 2017) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to amend the boundary of permit parking area 1B.

Transportation Services has assessed the realignment of permit parking area 1B to exclude the property located at 248-260 High Park Avenue as requested by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 13, 2017. Transportation Services is recommending approval of the realignment as it will not impact negatively on the permit parking area.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council prohibit parking in effect at all times on the west side of Culford Road, between George Anderson Drive and Woolton Crescent/Harrow Drive.

The purpose of this report is to provide a No Parking Anytime regulation on the west side of Culford Road, between George Anderson Drive and Woolton Crescent/Harrow Drive. This prohibition will improve the visibility for residents exiting their driveways due to parked vehicles.

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

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council support the direction of the Emery Village Business Improvement Area in regard to a First Nations Park, and request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and other relevant City staff, to investigate the feasibility of creating a museum in Emery Village dedicated to the promotion and recounting of the history after contact of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Nation Huronne-Wendat, and Six Nations of the Grand River, in consultation with the First Nations and the Business Improvement Area.

2.  City Council express its support for a First Nations Park to be developed in Emery Village.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.  Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council on November 14, 2017, with a status update on the negotiations with Hydro One for the use of the indicated hydro right-of-way for a First Nations Park.

Emery Village has a rich history, much of which was formed by our Indigenous peoples. There is a parcel of land currently occupied by a hydro right-of-way – located south of Finch Avenue West, on the east side of Weston Road – that has been identified by the BIA as an ideal site to develop a park to honour and celebrate the First Nations. This proposal has been developed in a collaborative effort with the Huron Wendat, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the New Credit.

This First Nations Park will be an attraction unto itself as an interactive green space for the public. The park will also be a part of a bike path that connects the northwest part of the city to downtown via the Humber River system.

Given that this year is the 150th birthday of Canada, it is timely that such a proposal has been brought to my attention. In addition, the month of June celebrates Aboriginal History Month. Therefore, I would like to formally request that this park proposal be brought forward as a new item of business for the upcoming Etobicoke York Community Council meeting. I have attached a letter from the Emery Village BIA for further detail.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

A.  City Council concur in the action taken by the Etobicoke York Community Council due to the event dates, in advising the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection, for liquor licensing purposes, to the following request noting that the applicant is required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way:

1.  The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, taking place on Bloor Street West, from Jane Street to Runnymede Road, on the following dates:

-           Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

-           Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 

-           Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

a.  to operate a beer garden on the south side of Bloor Street West, between Willard Avenue and Windermere Avenue; and

b.  for temporary liquor license extensions for the following establishments for the duration of the Festival:

Awai - 2277 B Bloor Street West

Amber European Restaurant - 2372 Bloor Street West

Bloom - 2315 Bloor Street West

Queens Pasta Café - 2263 Bloor Street West

Ka Chi - 2322 Bloor Street West

Shakey's Bar and Grill - 2255 Bloor Street West

Yumi Japanese Restaurant - 2384 Bloor Street West

Simply Thai Cuisine - 2253 Bloor Street West

The Dark Horse - 2401 Bloor Street West

The Works Bistro - 2245 Bloor Street West

The Good Fork - 2432 Bloor Street West

Bukhara Grill - 2241 Bloor Street West.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

A.  Declared, for liquor licensing purposes, the following events to be of municipal significance, and directed that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the Community Council has no objection to their taking place:

1. The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, taking place on Bloor Street West, from Jane Street to Runnymede Road, on the following dates:

-           Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

-           Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 

-           Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

2.  Witchstock, taking place at Bellwoods Brewery, 20 Hafis Road, on September 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

3.  The International Men's Day event taking place at Artworld Fine Art Gallery, 365 Evans Avenue, on November 19, 2017, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

B.  Did not endorse, for liquor licensing purposes, the Blood Brothers Brewing Halloween event on October 28, 2017 because the local community has not been consulted; and directed the City Clerk to advise the Blood Brothers Brewing that for an event to be considered an event of municipal significance, for liquor licensing purposes, the local community must be consulted through the local City Councillor.

C.  Due to the event dates, advised the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection, for liquor licensing purposes, to the following request noting that the applicant is required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way;  and requested the concurrence of City Council in the action taken:

1.  The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, taking place on Bloor Street West, from Jane Street to Runnymede Road, on the following dates:

-           Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

-           Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 

-           Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

a.  to operate a beer garden on the south side of Bloor Street West, between Willard Avenue and Windermere Avenue; and

b.  for temporary liquor license extensions for the following establishments for the duration of the Festival:

Awai - 2277 B Bloor Street West

Amber European Restaurant - 2372 Bloor Street West

Bloom - 2315 Bloor Street West

Queens Pasta Café - 2263 Bloor Street West

Ka Chi - 2322 Bloor Street West

Shakey's Bar and Grill - 2255 Bloor Street West

Yumi Japanese Restaurant - 2384 Bloor Street West

Simply Thai Cuisine - 2253 Bloor Street West

The Dark Horse - 2401 Bloor Street West

The Works Bistro - 2245 Bloor Street West

The Good Fork - 2432 Bloor Street West

Bukhara Grill - 2241 Bloor Street West.

Seeking endorsement of various events for liquor licensing purposes.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to install a Do Not Enter sign, with buses excepted, for traffic entering onto Riverview Heights from St. Phillips Road, for a 2 month pilot project.

2.  City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to investigate and report to the Etobicoke York Community Council in Spring 2018 with the results and impacts of the pilot project.

I have received multiple complaints from the community of Riverview Heights regarding ongoing safety issues with cars making illegal U-turns on St. Phillips Road, and speeding on their street.

This quiet residential street has many young families, with several school bus drop off and pick up stops.

Vehicles use this street as a cut-through to access southbound Scarlett Road, and drive at the arterial road speed limits of 50-60 km/h rather than the posted 40 km/h speed limit.

Local residents have been asking for the St. Phillips access point to be closed off, as they are able to access their community via either lnchcliffe Crescent or Kentroyal Drive running off Dixon Road. Staff have not been in support of this proposal due to the challenges it presents for snow removal and solid waste removal vehicles.

By barring all vehicles other than authorized City vehicles and buses from accessing Riverview Heights from St. Phillips Road, we can address the safety concerns of the residents while maintaining access for necessary City service related vehicles.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council request the City Solicitor, the City Planner, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing on December 12, 2017 to uphold the Committee of Adjustment decisions respecting 38 Thirty Sixth Street, and to retain an independent land use planner, if necessary.

The owners of the land municipally known as 38 Thirty Sixth Street applied to the Committee of Adjustment to obtain consent and minor variances (Applications B0018/17EYK, A0233/17EYK, A0234/17EYK) in order to construct two new detached dwellings with integral garages.

The local community and I submitted concerns regarding the variances being sought through this application.

On June 29, 2017, the Committee refused the minor variances.

The applicant has appealed the Committee's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body where a hearing date has been scheduled for December 12, 2017.

The North York Community Council recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium for the lands at 2995 Keele Street, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (August 18, 2017), from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (August 18, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration;  and

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

2. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 2995 Keele Street as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report ( August 18, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

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

4. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

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

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

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 6, 2017 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application for Draft Plan of Condominium proposes the creation of a common elements condominium comprised of driveways, landscaping, and interior sidewalks to facilitate the development of Blocks B1, B2, B3, and B4 of the Stanley Greene District at 2995 Keele Street. The development blocks will contain 101 townhouse dwellings. A concurrent application proposes exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act to allow for the creation of the conveyable lots.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or her designate.

The North York Community Council recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium for the lands at 103 and 108 Bayview Ridge as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (August 9, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (August 9, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration;  and

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

2. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 103 and 108 Bayview Ridge as generally illustrated on Attachments 3 and 4 to the report (August 9, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

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

4. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bills, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or his/her designate.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

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

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

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 6, 2017 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act. No one addressed the North York Community Council on September 6, 2017.

This condominium application proposes to establish the rear private driveways as a comment element for the units under construction at 103 and 108 Bayview Ridge. The common elements condominium is required to provide legal pedestrian and vehicular access to eleven residential townhouse units and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the common elements by the condominium corporation.

The requested exemptions from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act are required to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the eleven residential townhouse units fronting Bayview Avenue on the north and south side of Bayview Ridge.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemptions. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or her designate.