Item - 2011.SC6.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 17, 2011 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 21, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 17, 2011.
SC6.25 - Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough LRT Station
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 38 - Scarborough Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on May 17, 18 and 19, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council reaffirm its support of the terms of the existing Section 37 Agreement respecting the Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough RT Station.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37164.pdf
(February 18, 2011) Letter from City Clerk to Budget Committee - Proposed Reallocation of Section 37 Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37276.pdf
(February 15, 2011) Letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker - Reallocation of Section 37 Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37277.pdf
(March 29, 2011) Report from the City Solicitor - Proposed Reallocation of Section 37 Funds - Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough RT Station
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37278.pdf
(March 31, 2011) Letter from the Toronto Transit Commission - Proposed Reallocation of Section 37 Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37279.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-17-2011 2:11 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - SC6.25 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, John Filion, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |
SC6.25 - Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough LRT Station
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 38 - Scarborough Centre
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council reaffirm its support of the terms of the existing Section 37 Agreement respecting the Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough RT Station.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Requested the Manager, Service Planning, Toronto Transit Commission, to report back to the next meeting of the Community Council on May 25, 2011, on the timelines of the construction of the Pedestrian Bridge.
2. Requested any party who considers that the Pedestrian Bridge project is being unduly delayed, to report directly to the Acting Deputy City Manager - Gary Welsh.
3. Requested the Acting Deputy City Manager – Gary Welsh, that if the Pedestrian Bridge is still not built within two years from now, to report back to the Scarborough Community Council at that time.
Summary
Letter from the Budget Committee outlining action taken at its meeting on April 5, 2011 regarding proposed reallocation of Section 37 funds.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37164.pdf
(February 18, 2011) Letter from City Clerk to Budget Committee - Proposed Reallocation of Section 37 Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37276.pdf
(February 15, 2011) Letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker - Reallocation of Section 37 Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37277.pdf
(March 29, 2011) Report from the City Solicitor - Proposed Reallocation of Section 37 Funds - Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough RT Station
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37278.pdf
(March 31, 2011) Letter from the Toronto Transit Commission - Proposed Reallocation of Section 37 Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-37279.pdf
Communications
Speakers
David George, Monarch Corporation
Mitch Stambler, Manager, Service Planning, Toronto Transit Commission
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council reaffirm its support of the terms of the existing Section 37 Agreement respecting the Equinox Condominium Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Scarborough RT Station and request TTC to report back to the next meeting of the Community Council on the timelines of the construction of the Pedestrian Bridge.
Vote (Amend Item) Apr-21-2011
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 9 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Ron Moeser, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That:
1. City Council authorize staff to amend the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law, as may be required, to amend the provisions contained within the Section 37 Agreement that applies to the Equinox project on Brian Harrison Way; such amendments, if approved, to require the developer to provide $850,000 towards the following improvement projects:
* $350,000 for the Scarborough Civic Centre Library and adjacent lands
* $100,000 for the Scarborough Animal Centre
* $100,000 for the Cliffcrest Community Centre as a one-time grant
* $100,000 for the parking lot at the Thompson Park Tennis Club
* $100,000 for the Scarborough Walk of Fame as a one-time grant
* $100,000 for the cricket pitch and other property improvements at the Centennial Community Centre.
2. City Council direct City Planning staff to report on this matter and hold a public meeting at the Wednesday, June 22, 2011 meeting of Scarborough Community Council.
3. City staff require the Developer to pay $850,000, Section 37 contribution before the release of a Letter of Credit, and that staff report to the budget committee to include these projects in the appropriate 2011/2012 capital budgets, with a net zero impact on the city budget.
That Motion 1 by Councillor Ainslie be amended to provide that if any party considers the project is being unduly delayed, they report directly to the Acting Deputy City Manager - Gary Welsh.
That Motion 1 by Councillor Ainslie be amended to provide that if this particular bridge is still not built within two years, staff be requested to report back to the Scarborough Community Council at that time.