Item - 2016.LS11.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 7, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Licensing and Standards Committee on May 19, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 7, 2016.
LS11.4 - Proposed Framework for Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 7, 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to conduct public consultation on the proposed framework for a multi-residential rental property licence, such consultation to seek input on a variety of staffing and service levels; and report back in the fall of 2016 on:
a. the consultation findings;
b. a draft by-law;
c. associated fee;
d. budget and staffing model;
e. proposed administrative monetary penalties;
f. final proposed licensing fees;
g. public education, communication and tenant engagement plan;
h. technology requirements;
i. implementation schedule; and
j. fee reductions for demonstrated compliance with property standards by-laws.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-92900.pdf
Attachment 1 - Jurisdictional Scan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-92891.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-60862.pdf
(May 19, 2016) Submission from Ted Whitehead (on file in the City Clerk's Office) (LS.New.LS11.4.2)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-61162.pdf
(June 5, 2016) E-mail from Kate MacKinnon (CC.New.LS11.4.4)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-08-2016 6:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - LS11.4 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 6 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council end the debate on Item LS11.4 and take the vote immediately.
Vote (End Debate) Jun-08-2016 6:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - LS11.4 - Fragedakis - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 6 | Members that voted No are Christin Carmichael Greb, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser |
4a - Proposed Framework for Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-93145.pdf
LS11.4 - Proposed Framework for Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to conduct public consultation on the proposed framework for a multi-residential rental property licence, such consultation to seek input on a variety of staffing and service levels; and report back in the fall of 2016 on:
a. the consultation findings,
b. a draft by-law,
c. associated fee,
d. budget and staffing model,
e. proposed administrative monetary penalties,
f. final proposed licensing fees,
g. public education, communication and tenant engagement plan,
h. technology requirements,
i. implementation schedule, and
j. fee reductions for demonstrated compliance with property standards by-laws.
Origin
Summary
This report outlines a proposed framework for licensing multi-residential rental properties as a regulatory tool for contributing to safe and adequate rental housing in Toronto. The framework was drafted in response to direction from Licensing and Standards Committee. The report summarizes the results of a jurisdictional scan, as well as preliminary stakeholder consultations with tenant organizations, landlord groups, Toronto Community Housing and staff from relevant City divisions.
The licensing framework proposed in this report will be the subject of further public consultations to assess its impact on tenants, landlords and other stakeholders. The framework incorporates existing enforcement activities related to multi-residential properties such as building audits as well as in-suite inspections. It also creates additional requirements to improve the sustainability of minimum property standards in rental properties such as annual inspections and maintenance plans. The estimated costs of administering and enforcing the proposed licence are outlined in this report, including an estimated licensing fee of $12 to $15 per unit based on cost recovery. However, further analysis is required.
This report also responds to other opportunities and challenges raised during the stakeholder consultations and Committee meetings related to the licensing framework and strengthening the City's response to non-compliant landlords.
Legal Services and Shelter, Support and Housing Administration were consulted in the preparation of this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-92900.pdf
Attachment 1 - Jurisdictional Scan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-92891.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-60862.pdf
(May 19, 2016) Submission from Ted Whitehead (on file in the City Clerk's Office) (LS.New.LS11.4.2)
Speakers
Kenn Hale, Director of Legal Services, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Services (ACTO)
Geordie Dent, Executive Director and John Plumadore, Chair, Federation of Metro Tenants Association (FMTA)
Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association
Ted Whitehead, Director of Certification, Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO)
Jonathan Krehm, Principal, O’Shanter Development Company Ltd
Peter Duff, Director, Technical Services, Centurion Property Associates
Gloria Salomon, CEO, Preston Group
Laura Holland, Chief Operating Officer, Timbercreek Communities
Steve Weinrieb, Director of Special Projects, Park Property Management
Justin Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, GREENROCK Real Estate Advisors
Trish MacPherson, Executive Vice President, Operations, CAPREIT
Scott Andison, President and CEO, Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO)
Natalie Hundt, Toronto ACORN
Harold Myshrall
Helen Chilas, President and Chair, 1501 Woodbine Tenants Association
Motions
That the item be referred to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, with the request that she conduct public consultation on the proposed framework for a multi-residential rental property licence, such consultation to seek input on a variety of staffing and service levels; and report back in the fall of 2016 on:
a. the consultation findings,
b. a draft by-law,
c. associated fee,
d. budget and staffing model,
e. proposed administrative monetary penalties,
f. final proposed licensing fees,
g. public education, communication and tenant engagement plan,
h. technology requirements,
i. implementation schedule, and
j. fee reductions for demonstrated compliance with property standards by-laws.
Vote (Refer Item) May-19-2016
| Result: Lost | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Cesar Palacio (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti |
That Recommendation 1 in the report (May 3, 2016) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards be amended to read:
"1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to conduct public consultation on the proposed framework for a multi-residential rental property licence, such consultation to seek input on a variety of staffing and service levels; and report back in the fall of 2016 on:
a. the consultation findings,
b. a draft by-law,
c. associated fee,
d. budget and staffing model,
e. proposed administrative monetary penalties,
f. final proposed licensing fees,
g. public education, communication and tenant engagement plan,
h. technology requirements,
i. implementation schedule, and
j. fee reductions for demonstrated compliance with property standards by-laws."Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-19-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Cesar Palacio (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti |
That the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards include in her report, options to develop a full costs recovery model of fees for the Multi-Residential Apartment Audit and Enforcement Program as well as for re-inspection.
That Motion 3 by Councillor Palacio be withdrawn.
Rulings
4a - Proposed Framework for Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence
Origin
Summary
The Tenant Issues Committee, on May 17, 2016, considered Item TD3.3 regarding the Proposed Framework for Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-93145.pdf