Item - 2020.PH12.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Planning and Housing Committee on January 22, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.
PH12.3 - City Planning Division - Study Work Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Planning and Housing Committee:
1. Amended Attachment 3 to report (January 2, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning by adding the following item to Official Plan (City-wide): Municipal Comprehensive Review (Major Transit Station Areas and Employment Review).
Origin
Summary
This report provides the City Planning Division's annual update on its Study Work Program. The report outlines the Division's 62 completions and approvals in 2019. These completions demonstrate the Division's commitment to advancing the Strategic Priorities identified in the City of Toronto Corporate Strategic Plan, 2019, through a proactive approach to prioritizing and managing a range of complex planning issues, including deliverables related to:
1. Maintaining and creating housing that's affordable; In partnership with the Housing Secretariat and CreateTO, in 2019 City Planning advanced the Housing Now initiative to create affordable housing and mixed-use, mixed-income, transit-oriented communities on City-owned sites. City Planning also advanced policies related to Inclusionary Zoning and dwelling rooms, and zoning related to second suites and municipal shelters for Council approval.
2. Keeping Toronto moving; Following the Province's introduction of Bill 107 - Getting Ontario Moving Act, City Planning has and will continue to play an important role in the articulation and advancement of city-building objectives related to provincial priority transit projects. City Planning also advanced Transportation Master Plans in support of large studies including the Golden Mile Secondary Plan and an evaluation of the King Street Transit Pilot.
3. Investing in people and neighbourhoods; City Planning supports the development of complete communities through large-scale city building and infrastructure studies. Council's adoption of the Don Mills Crossing, Laird in Focus and Sherway Area Secondary Plans establishes local planning frameworks to guide ongoing investment in employment opportunities and community services and facilities to support existing and future residents in these areas.
4. Tackling climate change and building resilience; Working with interdivisional and agency partners, City Planning developed the Toronto Biodiversity Strategy to support healthier, more robust biodiversity and increase awareness of nature in Toronto.
5. Responding to changes in Provincial legislation: In 2019, the Division responded to significant changes in Provincial legislation to ensure the City is positioned to deliver sustainable infrastructure, ranging from watermains and public roads to parkland and child care centres, and create complete communities that enhance quality of life city-wide.
Looking ahead in 2020, the Study Work Program reflects Council's direction and the Division's commitment to advancing a suite of activities in response to Toronto's affordable housing challenges; further strengthening the alignment between local planning frameworks and transit investment; and constructive engagement with the Province to understand and begin to implement changes resulting from Bill 107 - Getting Ontario Moving Act, Bill 108 - More Homes, More Choice Act, Bill 138 - Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, and changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan, 2019.
In addition, larger planning studies, such as the newly-initiated Woodside Square Planning Review, the Gerrard-Carlaw Transit-oriented Precinct Plan, the Mount Dennis Planning Framework Study, the Christie's Planning Study and the Yorkdale Application Mall Lands Study will continue to be a focus for 2020. A range of implementation and financial strategies that support the objectives of larger planning studies are also ongoing. City Planning will continue with local area studies and a range of planning initiatives, including the Kensington Market Heritage Conservation District Plan, that establish frameworks to enhance opportunities for place-making, growth-supported investment and social equity in all areas of the city.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-141797.pdf
Communications
(January 20, 2020) E-mail from Rita Bilerman, Chair Annex Residents' Association (PH.New.PH12.3.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ph/comm/communicationfile-100630.pdf
(January 21, 2020) Letter from Geoff Kettel and Cathie Macdonald, Co-Chairs, Federation of North Toronto Residents' Associations (PH.New.PH12.3.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ph/comm/communicationfile-100676.pdf
Speakers
Marcia Stone, Weston ACORN
Bob Murphy, Weston ACORN
Motions
That the Planning and Housing Committee:
1. Amend Attachment 3 by adding the following item to Official Plan (City-wide): Municipal Comprehensive Review (Major Transit Station Areas and Employment Review).