Item - 2011.GM8.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 24, 2011 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Government Management Committee on October 12, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 24, 2011.
GM8.4 - Declaration of Surplus for Transfer to Build Toronto - 10, 11 and 25 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 19 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on October 24 and 25, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council declare surplus 11 Ordnance Street and 25 Ordnance Street, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report (August 31, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to the retention of those areas and interests required to satisfy operational requirements and subject to the retention of any interests required by law as well as those City and other interests required to be protected (Required Interests), with the intended method of disposal to be by way of a transfer to Build Toronto, on an “as is” basis, for nominal consideration (with Build Toronto to pay any applicable Land Transfer tax, HST, registration and other costs).
2. City Council amend the intended manner of disposal of 10 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue, as set out in Appendix 2 of the report (August 31, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer, previously declared surplus for turnover to Build Toronto, to provide for a transfer to Build Toronto, subject to the retention of those areas and interests required to satisfy operational requirements and subject to the retention of any interests required by law as well as those City and other interests required to be protected (Required Interests), with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a transfer to Build Toronto, on an “as is” basis, for nominal consideration (with Build Toronto to pay any applicable Land Transfer tax, HST, registration and other costs).
3. City Council authorize that all steps necessary to comply with the City’s real estate disposal process, as set out in Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, be taken.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to introduce in Council any Bills necessary to give effect to this Council decision.
5. City Council request Build Toronto to continue to work with Eva's Phoenix in order to assist them in a transition to new accommodations and that Build Toronto provide both consulting support and financial support to facilitate this re-accommodation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41275.pdf
Appendix 1- 11 and 25 Ordnance Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41336.pdf
Appendix 2 - 10 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41337.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-25-2011 5:05 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM8.4 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker |
4a - Status of Bridge Connection Within the Ordnance Lands
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41346.pdf
4b - Ordnance Lands - Response to GM 7.4 Report
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41484.pdf
GM8.4 - Declaration of Surplus for Transfer to Build Toronto - 10, 11 and 25 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 19 - Trinity-Spadina
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council declare surplus 11 Ordnance Street and 25 Ordnance Street, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report (August 31, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to the retention of those areas and interests required to satisfy operational requirements and subject to the retention of any interests required by law as well as those City and other interests required to be protected (Required Interests), with the intended method of disposal to be by way of a transfer to Build Toronto, on an “as is” basis, for nominal consideration (with Build Toronto to pay any applicable Land Transfer tax, HST, registration and other costs).
2. City Council amend the intended manner of disposal of 10 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue, as set out in Appendix 2 of the report (August 31, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer, previously declared surplus for turnover to Build Toronto, to provide for a transfer to Build Toronto, subject to the retention of those areas and interests required to satisfy operational requirements and subject to the retention of any interests required by law as well as those City and other interests required to be protected (Required Interests), with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a transfer to Build Toronto, on an “as is” basis, for nominal consideration (with Build Toronto to pay any applicable Land Transfer tax, HST, registration and other costs).
3. City Council authorize that all steps necessary to comply with the City’s real estate disposal process, as set out in Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, be taken.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to introduce in Council any Bills necessary to give effect to the foregoing.
5. City Council request Build Toronto to continue to work with Eva's Phoenix in order to assist them in a transition to new accommodations and that Build Toronto provide both consulting support and financial support to facilitate this re-accommodation.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that 11 Ordnance Street and 25 Ordnance Street (also known as 35 Strachan Avenue) be declared surplus for the purpose of transfer to Build Toronto. This report also recommends amendment of the intended manner of disposal of 45 Strachan Avenue and 10 Ordnance Street, previously declared surplus for turnover to Build Toronto, to provide for a transfer to Build Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41275.pdf
Appendix 1- 11 and 25 Ordnance Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41336.pdf
Appendix 2 - 10 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41337.pdf
Motions
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council declare surplus 11 Ordnance Street and 25 Ordnance Street, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report (August 31, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to the retention of those areas and interests required to satisfy operational requirements and subject to the retention of any interests required by law as well as those City and other interests required to be protected (Required Interests), with the intended method of disposal to be by way of a transfer to Build Toronto, on an “as is” basis, for nominal consideration (with Build Toronto to pay any applicable Land Transfer tax, HST, registration and other costs).
2. City Council amend the intended manner of disposal of 10 Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue, as set out in Appendix 2 of the report (August 31, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer, previously declared surplus for turnover to Build Toronto, to provide for a transfer to Build Toronto, subject to the retention of those areas and interests required to satisfy operational requirements and subject to the retention of any interests required by law as well as those City and other interests required to be protected (Required Interests), with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a transfer to Build Toronto, on an “as is” basis, for nominal consideration (with Build Toronto to pay any applicable Land Transfer tax, HST, registration and other costs).
3. City Council authorize that all steps necessary to comply with the City’s real estate disposal process, as set out in Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, be taken.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to introduce in Council any Bills necessary to give effect to the foregoing.
5. City Council request Build Toronto to continue to work with Eva's Phoenix in order to assist them in a transition to new accommodations and that Build Toronto provide both consulting support and financial support to facilitate this re-accommodation.
4a - Status of Bridge Connection Within the Ordnance Lands
Origin
Summary
In considering Item GM7.4, "Declaration of Surplus for Transfer to Build Toronto – 10, 11 and 25, Ordnance Street and 45 Strachan Avenue", on September 15, 2011, Government Management Committee (GMC) requested, among other matters, that the Chief Corporate Officer in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Waterfront Secretariat report to the October 12, 2011 GMC meeting on the funding, design and timing associated with the inclusion of a pedestrian bridge on the Ordnance properties. This report is intended to address this request. The other matters for which additional information was requested by the Committee will be addressed in a separate report by Build Toronto.
The Executive Director, Technical Services is scheduled to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on November 3, 2011 with options for alternative bridge designs and their associated costs.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41346.pdf
4b - Ordnance Lands - Response to GM 7.4 Report
Origin
Summary
The Government Management Committee requested Build Toronto to provide further information to its meeting of October 12, 2011, regarding GM7.4 and the Ordnance Lands. This report is supplementary to GM 7.4 and GM 8.4 regarding the status of the Bridge Connection.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-41484.pdf