Item - 2012.TE19.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 10, 2012 and was adopted with amendments.
TE19.9 - Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 18 - Davenport, 19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 21 - St. Paul's, 22 - St. Paul's, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 29 - Toronto-Danforth, 30 - Toronto-Danforth, 31 - Beaches-East York, 32 - Beaches-East York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Requested the following staff reports to the November 6, 2012, meeting of the Toronto and East Community Council:
a. the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the City Solicitor, with respect to the specific legislative provisions dealing with land use permissions on the Exhibition Place lands, including provisions related to the HK Hotel agreement;
b. the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, on the impact that a single use facility, such as a "destination casino", would have on surrounding land uses and property values in the Toronto and East York District;
c. the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, on possible zoning amendments to allow controls of video lottery terminals and other related electronic gaming that may seek entry in stores and other commercial facilities within the Toronto and East York Community Council District;
d. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Waterfront Toronto, on the planning implications of a Port Lands Casino on the Port Lands acceleration initiative, which was passed by City Council on October 2, 2012;
e. the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with appropriate City staff, on a traffic and congestion study for the impact of a 5,000 to 7,500 parking garage at Exhibition Place, Front Street at John, and the LCBO Warehouse site on the Waterfront; and
f. the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, on:
i. Information from other jurisdictions on traffic operation issues arising from large casino/resorts in downtown locations in similar-sized cities.
ii. An overview of the current traffic conditions, capacity constraints and other operational issues on the highways and arterial roads in the vicinity of the Exhibition/Ontario Place grounds.
2. Requested the City Manager to include in his report to the November 5, 2012 meeting of the Executive Committee regarding casinos strategies to protect horse racing and the related jobs at Woodbine Racetrack.
3. Received for information the following reports:
a. (September 5, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, entitled "Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District"; and
b. (October 3, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, entitled "Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District - Supplementary Report Regarding Parking Information".
Origin
Summary
At its meeting of February 14, 2012, Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Chief Planner, in consultation with the City Solicitor and Chief Building Official to report to the September 11, 2012 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council regarding the zoning status of casinos in Toronto and East York District. This report provides information regarding the above request.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-50126.pdf
Communications
(September 26, 2012) E-mail from Linda McKnight (TE.Supp.TE19.9.2)
(September 27, 2012) E-mail from Patrick and Diana Walton (TE.Supp.TE19.9.3)
(October 28, 2012) E-mail from Brian Pronger (TE.Supp.TE19.9.4)
(October 28, 2012) E-mail from Rebecca Bell (TE.Supp.TE19.9.5)
(October 2, 2012) E-mail from Martyn Burke (TE.Supp.TE19.9.6)
(October 3, 2012) E-mail from Laura Morton (TE.Supp.TE19.9.7)
(October 4, 2012) E-mail from John Penturn (TE.Supp.TE19.9.8)
(October 9, 2012) E-mail from Ila Bossons (TE.Supp.TE19.9.9)
(October 10, 2012) E-mail from Gail Nina (TE.Supp.TE19.9.10)
(October 10, 2012) E-mail from J. Denis Powell (TE.Supp.TE19.9.11)
(October 10, 2012) E-mail from Patricia Beatty (TE.Supp.TE19.9.12)
(October 10, 2012) Submission from Carlos Pimentel, Carpenters' District Council of Ontario (TE.New.TE19.9.13)
(October 10, 2012) Submission from Peter Tabuns MPP (TE.New.TE19.9.14)
(October 10, 2012) Submission from Theo Lagakos (TE.Supp.TE19.9.15)
(October 10, 2012) E-mail from Tracy Tavares (TE.Supp.TE19.9.16)
(October 10, 2012) E-mail from Arthur James (TE.Supp.TE19.9.17)
(October 10, 2012) Submission from Margaret van Dijk (TE.Supp.TE19.9.18)
(October 10, 2012) Submission from Kathy Traill (TE.Supp.TE19.9.19)
Speakers
Maureen Lynett, No Casino Toronto
Peggy Calvert
Erika Ritter
Theo Lagakos
Alexander Greer
Romeo Tello
Bill Rutsey, CEO, Canadian Gaming Association
Elizabeth Block
Carlos Pimentel, Carpenters Union (Submission Filed)
Margaret van Dijk
Rebecca Quigley
Angie Romo
Doug Carroll
Dr. Shahroze Merali
Lis Pimentel, President, UNITE HERE Local 75
Teferi Zemene
Eoin Callan, Director of Government Relations, SEIU Local 1
Kathy Traill
James Jacobs
Lesley Hill
Jason Applebaum
Kevin Waller
Carlo Scarcello
Frederick Harrison
Michelle McEneny
Ryan Endoh
Jeff Law
George Emerson
Paula Grahovar
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Request the following staff reports to the November 6, 2012, meeting of the Toronto and East Community Council:
a. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the City Solicitor, with respect to the specific legislative provisions dealing with land use permissions on the Exhibition Place lands, including provisions related to the HK Hotel agreement.
b. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, on the impact that a single use facility, such as a "destination casino", would have on surrounding land uses and property values in the Toronto and East York District.
c. The Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with appropriate City staff, on a traffic and congestion study for the impact of a 5,000 to 7,500 parking garage at Exhibition Place, Front Street at John, and the LCBO Warehouse site on the Waterfront.
2. Request the City Manager to include in his report to the November 5, 2012 meeting of the Executive Committee regarding casinos, strategies to protect horse racing and the related jobs at Woodbine Racetrack.
That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Waterfront Toronto, be requested to submit a report to the November 6, 2012 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the planning implications of a Port Lands Casino on the Port Lands acceleration initiative, which was passed by City Council on October 2, 2012.
That the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, be requested to submit a report to the November 6, 2012 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on possible zoning amendments to allow controls of video lottery terminals and other related electronic gaming that may seek entry in stores and other commercial facilities within the Toronto and East York Community Council District.
That the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, be requested to submit a report to the November 6, 2012 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council, on:
i. Information from other jurisdictions on traffic operation issues arising from large casino/resorts in downtown locations in similar-sized cities.
ii. An overview of the current traffic conditions, capacity constraints and other operational issues on the highways and arterial roads in the vicinity of the Exhibition/Ontario Place grounds.
That the Toronto and East York Community Council receive for information the following reports:
a. (September 5, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, entitled "Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District".
b. (October 3, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, entitled "Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District - Supplementary Report Regarding Parking Information".
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-10-2012
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Janet Davis, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks (Chair), Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Pam McConnell |
9a - Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District - Supplementary Report Regarding Parking Information
Origin
Summary
At its meeting of February 14, 2012, Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Chief Planner, in consultation with the City Solicitor and Chief Building Official to report to the September 11, 2012 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council regarding the zoning status of casinos in Toronto and East York District. The original report prepared for September 11, 2012, Toronto and East York Community Council provided information regarding the above request.
At its meeting of September 11, 2012, Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Chief Planner to provide further information on parking standards associated with other Ontario Casinos and on the parking capacity within the Front Street and John Street. This report provides further information regarding the above request.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-50698.pdf
9b - Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District
Origin
Summary
Respecting Toronto and East York Community Council's consideration of the report (September 5, 2012) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Toronto Building and Chief Building Official on the Zoning Status of Casinos in Toronto and East York District; and requesting that the members of TEYCC consider deferring the scheduled request for specific answers of staff (other than the above noted City Planning zoning issues) until all information and a complete analysis of City-wide concerns have been reported to Executive Committee in November.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-50773.pdf