Item - 2017.EX26.15

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 4, 2017 without amendments.
  • This item was considered by Executive Committee on June 19, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 4, 2017.

EX26.15 - 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto - New Lease for Emergency Men's Shelter

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
11 - York South-Weston

City Council Decision

City Council on July 4, 5, 6  and 7, 2017, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council authorize a lease with 1310984 Ontario Inc. as landlord, for approximately 19,383 square feet of space at 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto for a ten (10) year term, based substantially on the terms and conditions as outlined in Appendix A to the report (June 1, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such revised or other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the lease, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor may, from time to time, determine.

 

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

 

4.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to seek City Council authority prior to exercising any option to extend the lease.

Background Information (Committee)

(June 1, 2017) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer on 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto - New Lease for Emergency Men's Shelter
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104887.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(June 12, 2017) E-mail from Matthew Adams (EX.Supp.EX26.15.1)
(June 13, 2017) E-mail from Dan Wilson (EX.Supp.EX26.15.2)
(June 13, 2017) E-mail from Quinn Arendsen-Hein (EX.Supp.EX26.15.3)
(June 14, 2017) E-mail from Rebecca Morfee (EX.Supp.EX26.15.4)
(June 14, 2017) E-mail from Tanya Connors (EX.Supp.EX26.15.5)
(June 18, 2017) E-mail from Stephanie Wilson (EX.New.EX26.15.6)
(June 19, 2017) E-mail from Jennifer Wellman (EX.New.EX26.15.7)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-04-2017 10:39 AM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX26.15 - Adopt the item
Total members that voted Yes: 40 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 2 Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Frances Nunziata (Chair)
Total members that were Absent: 3 Members that were absent are Justin J. Di Ciano, Pam McConnell, David Shiner

EX26.15 - 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto - New Lease for Emergency Men's Shelter

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
11 - York South-Weston

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize a lease with 1310984 Ontario Inc. as landlord, for approximately 19,383 square feet of space at 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto for a ten (10) year term, based substantially on the terms and conditions as outlined in Appendix "A" to the report (June 1, 2017) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such revised or other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the lease, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time, determine.

 

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

 

4.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to seek City Council authority prior to exercising any option to extend the lease.

Origin

(June 1, 2017) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a lease with 1310984 Ontario Inc., as landlord, for 19,383 square feet of space (18,483 square feet on the ground floor and 900 square feet in the basement) at 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto, (the "Property"). The Property, a previous Goodwill location, was identified and assessed as a potential site for an emergency shelter based on the site's suitability. It is recommended that the site be leased as a City-operated shelter for homeless men, as required for the George Street Revitalization project.

Background Information

(June 1, 2017) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer on 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto - New Lease for Emergency Men's Shelter
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104887.pdf

Communications

(June 12, 2017) E-mail from Matthew Adams (EX.Supp.EX26.15.1)
(June 13, 2017) E-mail from Dan Wilson (EX.Supp.EX26.15.2)
(June 13, 2017) E-mail from Quinn Arendsen-Hein (EX.Supp.EX26.15.3)
(June 14, 2017) E-mail from Rebecca Morfee (EX.Supp.EX26.15.4)
(June 14, 2017) E-mail from Tanya Connors (EX.Supp.EX26.15.5)
(June 18, 2017) E-mail from Stephanie Wilson (EX.New.EX26.15.6)
(June 19, 2017) E-mail from Jennifer Wellman (EX.New.EX26.15.7)

Speakers

Councillor Frances Nunziata

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Withdrawn)

That Recommendation 1 be amended to read as following:

 

"1.  City Council authorize a lease with 1310984 Ontario Inc. as landlord, for approximately 19,383 square feet of space at 731 Runnymede Road, Toronto for a ten (10) year term, with no options to extend, based substantially on the terms and conditions as outlined in Appendix "A" attached hereto, and on such revised or other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor."


2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor David Shiner (Carried)

That City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to seek City Council authority prior to exercising any option to extend the lease.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-19-2017

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory (Chair)
Total members that voted No: 2 Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Mary-Margaret McMahon
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Jon Burnside, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson

3 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor David Shiner (Carried)

Rulings

Ruling by Mayor John Tory
The Mayor requested Councillor Nunziata to withdraw her remarks concerning City staff, as the remarks were unparliamentary.

Councillor Nunziata subsequently withdrew her remarks.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council