City Council

Meeting No.:
23
Contact:
Marilyn Toft, Manager
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Phone:
416-392-7032
Start Time:
9:30 AM
E-mail:
clerk@toronto.ca
Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall

The Agenda and related materials for this meeting are enclosed. The details of the meeting are noted at the top of the Agenda.

 

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December 8, 2016


toronto.ca/council

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Routine Matters - Meeting 23

RM23.1 - Call to Order

Consideration Type:
Presentation
Wards:
All
Attention
Council will consider the Mayor's Key Matters, EX20.2 - The City of Toronto's Immediate and Longer-term Revenue Strategy Direction, and EX20.3 - Asset Optimization Review – Toronto Hydro Corporation and Toronto Parking Authority as the first items of business.

Items EX20.1 and EX20.2 will be considered together.

Council voted to consider the following items at specific times:

On Wednesday, December 14:
  • Item LS15.1 - Amendments to Chapter 349, Animals - Dangerous Dogs, as the first item of business on December 14

On Thursday, December 15:
  • Item PG15.1 - How Does the City Grow? - Update 2016, PG.16.1 Development Application Review Fee Update, and PG.16.2 City Planning's Performance Metrics will be considered together as the first item of business.

  • Item EX20.14 New Implementation Approach for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan be considered after items PG15.1, PG16.1, PG16.2.

  • Item ST11.1 Council Member Mid-term Appointments to Committees, Agencies and External Bodies be considered after item EX20.14

Summary

- O Canada
- Moment of Silence
- Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Background Information

Condolence Motion for Jae Blue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99176.pdf
Condolence Motion for Anthony (Tony) Ellis
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99177.pdf
Condolence Motion for Stanley G. Grizzle
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99178.pdf
Condolence Motion for Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Mannion
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99179.pdf
Condolence Motion for The Honourable William P. McKeown
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99429.pdf
Condolence Motion for Lionel Murray Sampson
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99180.pdf
Condolence Motion for Audrey Slyvia Tobias
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99181.pdf
Condolence Motion for Krin Zook
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99182.pdf
Condolence Motion for Victims of the bombing of St. Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99183.pdf

RM23.2 - Confirmation of Minutes

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Summary

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the meeting held on November 8 and 9, 2016.

RM23.3 - Introduction of Committee Reports and new business from the Mayor and City Officials

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Summary

Deferred Committee Items:

Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE18.56

Planning and Growth Management Committee Item PG15.1

 

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 20 on December 1, 2016

Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair

 

Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 16 on December 5, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair

 

Report of the Community Development and Recreation Committee from Meeting 16 on November 29, 2016

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

 

Report of the Economic Development Committee from Meeting 16 on November 28, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair

 

Report of the Government Management Committee from Meeting 16 on November 14, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair

 

Report of the Licensing and Standards Committee from Meeting 15 on November 30, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Cesar Palacio, Chair

 

Report of the Parks and Environment Committee from Meeting 15 on November 17, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Michelle Holland, Chair

 

Report of the Planning and Growth Management Committee from Meeting 16 on November 16, 2016

Submitted by Councillor David Shiner, Chair

 

Report of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee from Meeting 17 on November 21, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Jaye Robinson, Chair

 

Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 11 on December 6, 2016

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair

 

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 18 on November 15, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair

 

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 18 on November 15, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Maria Augimeri, Chair

 

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 18 on November 15, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Chin Lee, Chair

 

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 20 on November 15, 2016

Submitted by Councillor Mike Layton, Chair

 

New Business submitted by Mayor John Tory and City Officials

RM23.4 - Petitions

Consideration Type:
Information
Wards:
All

Summary

Members of Council may file petitions.

RM23.5 - Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

Consideration Type:
Presentation
Wards:
All

Summary

Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.

RM23.6 - Review of the Order Paper

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Summary

City Council will review the Order Paper.

Background Information

Order Paper December 13, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99131.pdf
Order Paper December 14, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99223.pdf
Order Paper December 15, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99302.pdf
(October 28, 2014) Points of Order and Points of Privilege Fact Sheet - distributed at the request of the Speaker
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99417.pdf

Administrative Inquiry - Meeting 23

IA23.1 - Toronto Hydro's Hired Consulting Firms

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
The City Manager has submitted an Answer to the Administrative Inquiry (IA23.1b).

Under Council's Procedures, City Council can receive or refer an Administrative Inquiry, without debate.

Summary

City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016 deferred consideration of the following Administrative Inquiry from Councillor Gord Perks and Councillor Janet Davis to the December 13 and 14, 2016 meeting:

 

"We are submitting this administrative inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek information regarding two consultancies, Edelman Canada and Campaign Research. We would like details on, and clarification of, the nature of the working relationships of these firms with Toronto Hydro and the City.

 

I am requesting answers to the following questions:

 

1. What is the scope of work and requested deliverables that Edelman Canada and Campaign Research have been contracted to provide to Toronto Hydro?

 

2.  When was each firm retained by Toronto Hydro?

 

3. What information and material support is Toronto Hydro providing to each firm?

 

4. What was the amount agreed upon for compensation of their services?

 

5. Which body or individuals decided that Toronto Hydro would retain consultants to deliver this work?

 

6. When was the decision to retain these consultants made?

 

7. What process was undertaken to recruit these consultants?

 

8. Was the Board of Directors of Toronto Hydro informed of the decision to seek contractors to provide these services?

 

9. Was the Board of Directors of Toronto Hydro informed of the hiring of these specific firms?

 

10. Did Toronto Hydro consult with any member of the Toronto Public Service or Member of Council on either the decision to seek external expertise or in the choice of which consultant would be retained, and if so who?"

Background Information

(October 27, 2016) Administrative Inquiry from Councillor Gord Perks, Ward 14, Parkdale-High Park and Councillor Janet Davis, Ward 31, Beaches-East York on Toronto Hydro's Hired Consulting Firms (IA23.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-98860.pdf
(November 7, 2016) Response from the City Manager with attached letter (November 4, 2016) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro Corporation (IA23.1a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-98861.pdf
(December 7, 2016) Answer from the City Manager with attached submission (December 6, 2016) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro Corporation (IA23.1b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ia/bgrd/backgroundfile-99107.pdf

Deferred Items - Meeting 23

TE18.56 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East

(Deferred by City Council from November 8, 2016 - 2016.TE18.56) (Deferred by City Council from October 5, 2016 - 2016.TE18.56)
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
* The Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (TE18.56b with recommendations).

Bills 1259 and 1260 have been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk and a portion of the street on the South side of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street and a point 57.7 metres east of Victoria Street, from November 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019.

 

2.  City Council rescind the existing "Pay & Display" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, from a point 37 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 20.7 metres further east.

 

3.  City Council rescind the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 101 metres east of Victoria Street.

 

4.  City Council enact a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on south side of Richmond Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 101 metres east of Victoria Street.

 

5.  City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently places and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

 

6.  City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, on every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

 

7.  City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

Origin

(August 17, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Richmond Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Tucker HiRise Construction Inc. is constructing a 45-storey residential building at 25 Richmond Street East, on the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Victoria Street. They need to close the south side sidewalk and a south side curb lane of Richmond Street East to accommodate their construction staging area. 

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the south side sidewalk and the south side curb lane of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street to a point 57.7 metres east of Victoria Street, to accommodate the construction staging area.

 

Tucker HiRise Construction Inc. also needs to close the south sidewalk and curb lane on Lombard Street. This matter is being dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area – Lombard Street" that will be considered at Toronto and East York Community Council.

Background Information (Community Council)

(August 17, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95695.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2211 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95696.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(November 4, 2016) Supplementary report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on construction staging area - 25 Richmond Street East (TE18.56a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98732.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Supplementary report from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services on Construction Staging - 25 Richmond Street East (TE18.56b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99174.pdf

PG15.1 - How Does the City Grow? - Update 2016

(Deferred by City Council from November 8, 2016 - 2016.PG15.1)
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Communication PG15.1.1 has been submitted on this Item.

Items PG15.1, PG16.1 and PG16.2 will be considered together as the first Items of business on Thursday, December 15th

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council receive the report (September 16, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for information.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Manager, Research and Information, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning and Lori Flowers, Planner, Research and Information, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning gave a presentation on How does the City Grow? - Update 2016.

Origin

(September 16, 2016) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning

Summary

This report and attached bulletin is another in a series of research documents that City Planning produces that summarizes information from the Division's Land Use Information System II and other sources.  The bulletin provides an overview of all development projects with any development activity between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015.  Development activity refers to progress at any stage of the approvals and development processes, including application submission, development review, development approval, building permit application, building permit issuance, construction, occupancy, and completion.  It illustrates how the City has grown over these five years and how it may continue to develop over time.

Background Information (Committee)

(September 16, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on How Does the City Grow? - Update 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96990.pdf
Attachment 1: How Does the City Grow? - September 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-96991.pdf
How Does The City Grow? - Presentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97406.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 15, 2016) Presentation from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning - City Planning Division Update: Division Performance, Development Fee Review, How Does the City Grow?
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99289.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(November 30, 2016) Letter from Hamish Wilson (CC.New.PG15.1.1)

Executive Committee - Meeting 20

EX20.1 - City of Toronto Long-Term Financial Direction Update

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Council has voted to consider item EX20.1 City of Toronto Long-Term Financial Direction Update together with item EX20.2 The City of Toronto's Immediate and Longer-term Revenue Strategy Direction.

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council receive the report (November 23, 2016) from the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B for information.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3 - Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization reports.

Origin

(November 23, 2016) Report from the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B

Summary

This report provides an update on the City's Long-Term Financial Plan, as directed by Council in June 2016 (EX15.1). The Plan is currently under development and will provide scenarios for a sustainable financial framework for municipal services and city-building investments, involving both expense and revenue measures.

 

Long-term expense and revenue considerations should be integral to the annual budget process. Therefore this update report is being brought forward to inform current Council deliberations around the City's rate- and tax-supported budgets as follows:

 

-  2017 rate-supported operating and capital budgets (launched at the November 4, 2016 meeting of Budget Committee, finalized at the December 13, 2016 meeting of Council)

 

-  2017 tax-supported operating and capital budgets and 2018 outlook (launched at the December 6, 2016 meeting of Budget Committee, finalized at the February 15, 2017 meeting of Council).

 

In addition, two closely aligned staff reports are being brought forward to the Executive Committee on December 1, as requested by Council:

 

-  Asset Optimization Review - Toronto Hydro Corporation and Toronto Parking Authority

 

-  The City of Toronto's Immediate and Longer-Term Revenue Strategy Direction.

 

Each of the above reports will be presented on a standalone basis reviewed by Council and Committee as a separate items. In practice, however, issues and potential policy responses overlap - including decisions in response to these interrelated challenges.

 

The absence of integrated financial planning - across budgets, program areas and annual cycles - is a longstanding challenge for City governance and Council decision making. It has contributed to the emergence of significant gaps between Council's current fiscal framework and long-term aspirations.

 

This report presents a brief summary of the key financial challenges facing the City in order to provide a basis for integrated decision making in 2017 and beyond.

 

The primary fiscal challenges that must be addressed include:

 

-  2017 preliminary operating budget pressures and resolution of a balanced budget

-  2017-2026 preliminary capital plan and pressures

-  Continued unfunded capital projects

-  Improving performance of City assets

-  Long-term expense management, particularly with regard to City agencies

-  Long-term revenue management

 

The report also provides a summary of key initiatives advanced in support of the Long-Term Financial Plan over the past six months. This work includes various corporate and program-level initiatives, including a Council-directed public engagement process. This consultation was launched in early November and will be completed by the second quarter of 2017.

 

Council consideration of a consolidated set of expense and revenue options under the Long-Term Financial Plan is expected in the second quarter of 2017, well in advance of 2018 budget decisions.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 23, 2016) Report from the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B on City of Toronto Long-Term Financial Direction Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98744.pdf
(November 30, 2016) Investing in Toronto's Future: Public Consultation on the City's Long-Term Financial Plan - November Survey Results prepared by Argyle Public Relationships
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98862.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Presentation from the City Manager on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3 - Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization reports
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98846.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) City Manager's Presentation on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3: Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization Reports
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99135.pdf

Speakers

Michael Connell, Member, Friends Helping People End Poverty
Michael Rosenberg
Sean Meagher, Executive Director, Social Planning Toronto
Hamish Wilson
Sheila Block, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ontario Office
Tony Elenis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Restaurant Hotel And Motel Association (ORHMA)
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Girogio Mammoliti
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Joe Cressy
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Shelley Carroll

Communications (Committee)

(December 1, 2016) Submission from Michael Rosenberg (EX.New.EX20.1.1)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Mike Connell (EX.New.EX20.1.2)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Hamish Wilson (EX.New.EX20.1.3)
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Tony Elenis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA) (EX.New.EX20.1.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64388.pdf
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (EX.New.EX20.1.5)

EX20.2 - The City of Toronto's Immediate and Longer-term Revenue Strategy Direction

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Mayor's Key Matter and first Item of business on Tuesday, December 13th

Communications EX20.2.20 to EX20.2.33 have been submitted on this Item.

Will be considered together with EX20.1

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council refer the following revenue options to the Budget Committee for consideration as part of the 2017 budget process:

 

a.  introducing a dedicated property tax levy of 0.5 percent directed to the City Building Fund.

 

b.  allowing the commercial property tax rates to rise at the maximum allowed 50 percent of the residential property tax rate increase;

 

c.  harmonizing the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) rates with the Ontario Land Transfer Tax (LTT) rates, including the new graduated rate;

 

d.  harmonizing or increasing the Municipal Land Transfer Tax first-time homebuyer (FTHB) rebates with the Ontario Land Transfer Tax first-time homebuyer rebates, including the new Canadian citizenship and permanent residency test; and

 

e.  changing the Municipal Land Transfer Tax first-time homebuyer rebate eligibility criteria to include a maximum value of consideration.

 

2.  City Council direct that consideration of any increase in the Third Party Sign Tax be deferred until the Planning and Growth Management Committee has considered the staff report on the review of the Tax expected in April, 2017, as referenced in the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

3.  City Council give consideration to expanding the use of electronic signs as a way of increasing the amount of funds raised by the Third Party Sign Tax.

  

4.  City Council endorse changes and request the Province to move ahead with:

 

a.  Legislative and/or regulatory reforms to enable in 2017:

 

i.  hotel and short-term accommodation rental tax;

 

ii.  clear authority to require the collection of taxes by intermediaries, such as for hotel and short-term rental accommodation taxes; and

 

iii.  tolling of roads under the jurisdictional ownership of the City.

 

5.  City Council request the Province to exempt any Toronto road tolls from HST and in the event that this is not possible, that the HST be applied to transit expansion in the City of Toronto.

  

6.  Should the City receive authority to implement the tolling of roads, City Council direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report on:

 

a. capping the amount of toll that a Toronto resident would pay per year, and

 

b. issuing a Request for Expression of Interest on the methods in which tolls would be administered, including the use of dynamic pricing that would reduce tolls during off-peak travel periods.

 

7.  City Council direct the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult impacted businesses on the revenue options identified in recommendations 2 and 3 in the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, as part of the Long-Term Financial Plan consultation process.

 

8.  City Council request the Province to continue to support regional tourism in Toronto by maintaining or enhancing the annual funding, with the base being the current funding level of $9.9 million, provided to Tourism Toronto as a Regional Tourism Organization.

 

9.  City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, as part of the 2017 budget process, to report on options for City Council to establish a cash payment-in-lieu of parking policy for new residential developments which do not meet the City's parking standards, with the funds to be held in a reserve account dedicated to funding transit and cycling capital improvements.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3 - Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization reports.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The City is assessing its overall approach to both revenue and expenses within the context of updating its long-term financial direction.  The City's finances are often complex and seemingly abstract, but they are fundamental to achieving Council's collective vision for a growing, diverse and dynamic community, with unique challenges such as traffic congestion, higher incidence of poverty, and disproportionate social housing burdens from those faced by surrounding municipalities.

 

This report provides a framework for the application of existing and new revenues, principles for the selection of potential revenues, a discussion on social and economic impacts, and implementation considerations.

 

The City funds its activities from a variety of sources that can be categorized as property-related taxes, specialty taxes, and service fees. The City's broad taxation authorities are set out in the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), and limited by a list of prohibited tax fields such as income, sales, and wealth. The remaining options tend to be rather narrow in application, and correspondingly limited in terms of revenue capacity. The City explored its tax options both within and outside its authority during the June 28, 2016 meeting of Executive Committee (EX16.3).

 

All taxes are generally viewed negatively by the public and directly affected parties. The challenge is to choose those options that produce the least harm, with particular sensitivity to those who are directly impacted.

 

This report provides the results of further analysis regarding those options that appeared to have the most potential to address both immediate revenue requirements of the City's 2017 budget and 2018 budget outlook and the City's long term capital requirements. The potential for a car rental tax is also discussed, as directed by Executive Committee.

 

The analysis includes consideration of the potential short and long term social and economic impacts of each option on the businesses and residents of Toronto, implementation and administration challenges, and the status of the legislative and regulatory restrictions and limitations.

 

When these factors are considered, the City is left with a limited set of practical options for significantly expanding its revenue base in 2017. These significant measures include property tax, land transfer tax, and reinstatement of the vehicle tax. A parking levy is not recommended due to its poor scoring on key criteria. More modest tax revenue options with longer implementation lead times, which require provincial legislative or regulatory changes, include introducing a new alcohol tax and/or hotel tax.

 

A somewhat broader set of options including expressway tolling and a parking sales tax may exist for future consideration, but these will similarly depend on provincial legislative and regulatory reforms. Expressway tolling can be an effective user pay option to generate funds to pay for highway rehabilitation costs and potentially other related mobility projects. Moderate tolls are affordable relative to other existing travel options, and can be an effective traffic management tool.

 

Various other taxation options exist and continue to be options for future consideration, including some that were discussed in the June 2016 KPMG study, such as a tobacco tax and/or an amusement tax.

 

The choice of application of tax proceeds is an important component of gaining public trust. Some taxes may be best suited for addressing unfunded capital requirements, while others may be more appropriate for dealing with ongoing operating expenditures. These attributes are discussed in the report.

 

This report has been prepared by Corporate Finance in consultation with staff from City Manager's Office, Economic Development and Culture, Social Development, Finance and Administration, Revenue Services Division, City Planning, City Legal, Financial Planning, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and Transportation Services.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report and Appendices B, C and E from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on The City of Toronto's Immediate and Longer-term Revenue Strategy Direction
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98518.pdf
Appendix A - Report from KPMG on Additional Economic Assessment of Revenue Options
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98725.pdf
Appendix D - Letters from the Mayor to the Province requesting legislative/regulatory changes, and the response from the Minister of Municipal Affairs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98726.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Presentation from the City Manager on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3 - Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization Reports
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98847.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) City Manager's Presentation on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3: Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization Reports
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99136.pdf

Speakers

Michael Brooks, REALpac
Gary Rygus, Retail Council of Canada
John Cartwright, President, Toronto and York Region Labour Council
Maureen O'Reilly, Toronto Public Library Workers
Cynthia Wilkey, West Don Lands Committee
Gideon Forman, Climate Change and Transportation Policy Analyst, David Suzuki Foundation
Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Miroslav Glavic
Jan De Silva, President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Region Board of Trade
Jason Desjardins, CUPE Local 79
Katrina Miller, CUPE Local 79
Mary Hynes, Older Womens Network
Hamish Wilson
Johanne Bélanger, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Toronto
Terry Mundell, Greater Toronto Hotel Association
Peter Miasek, Past President, Transport Action Ontario
Rosanne Caron, President, OMAC/Canadian Out of Home Measurement Bureau (COMB)
Barry Wilde, Chief Financial Officer, Pattison Outdoor Advertising
Steve Wolowich, Outfront Media
Luc Beaulieu, Astral Media Outdoor Inc.
Andy Manahan, Executive Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
Anthony Fernando, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
Teresa Di Felice, Director of Government and Community Relations, CAA South Central Ontario
Adina Lebo, Member, Canadian Association of Retired People (CARP)
Paul Codd
Graham Haines, Research Manager, Ryerson City Building Institute
Dan Starnino, V.P. Operations, Cieslok Media
Lindsay Wiginton, Pembina Institute
Councillor Joe Cressy
Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Mary Fragedakis
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor Gord Perks

Communications (Committee)

(November 24, 2016) E-mail from Rick Durst (EX.Supp.EX20.2.1)
(November 29, 2016) Letter from Bryan Tuckey, President, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) (EX.Supp.EX20.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64365.pdf
(November 30, 2016) Letter from Grant Humes, Executive Director, Toronto Financial District Business Improvement Area (EX.Supp.EX20.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64295.pdf
(November 29, 2016) Letter from Rosanne Caron, President, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (EX.Supp.EX20.2.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64296.pdf
(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Jannie Mills (EX.Supp.EX20.2.5)
(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Patricia Duck (EX.New.EX20.2.6)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Linda Makarchuk (EX.Supp.EX20.2.7)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Murray and Linda Lumley (EX.Supp.EX20.2.8)
(November 30, 2016) Letter from Terry Mundell, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Hotel Association (EX.Supp.EX20.2.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64367.pdf
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Brooks Barnett, Coordinator, Reasl Estate Industry Coalition (EX.Supp.EX20.2.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64373.pdf
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Myer Siemiatycki (EX.Supp.EX20.2.11)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Lindsay Wiginton (EX.Supp.EX20.2.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64386.pdf
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Dave Meslin (EX.New.EX20.2.13)
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Larry Cerqua, President, Toronto Real Estate Board (EX.New.EX20.2.14)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64402.pdf
(November 30, 2016) Letter from Teresa Di Felice, Director, Government and Community Relations, CAA South Central Ontario (EX.New.EX20.2.15)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64437.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Andrew Judge, President, The Toronto Industry Network (EX.New.EX20.2.16)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64438.pdf
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Graham Haines and Cherise Burda (EX.New.EX20.2.17)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64439.pdf
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Tekla Hendrickson (EX.New.EX20.2.18)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Paul R. Codd (EX.New.EX20.2.19)

Communications (City Council)

(December 2, 2016) E-mail from Silva Redigonda (CC.Main.EX20.2.20)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Margaret Cantwell (CC.Main.EX20.2.21)
(December 2, 2016) E-mail from Stella Magic (CC.Main.EX20.2.22)
(December 7, 2016) E-mail from Robin Riko (CC.Supp.EX20.2.23)
(December 7, 2016) Letter from Kathy Pandell, Geoffrey L. Moore and Associates (CC.Supp.EX20.2.24)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64476.pdf
(December 8, 2016) Letter from Tony Elenis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (CC.Supp.EX20.2.25)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64521.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Letter from Grant Humes, Executive Director, Toronto Financial District Business Improvement Area (CC.Supp.EX20.2.26)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64524.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Letter from Brooks Barnett, Coordinator, Real Estate Industry Coalition (CC.Supp.EX20.2.27)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64505.pdf
(December 12, 2016) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (CC.Supp.EX20.2.28)
(December 12, 2016) Letter from Janice Solomon, Executive Director, Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area (CC.New.EX20.2.29)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64508.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Letter from Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance, Gideon Forman, Climate Change and Transportation Policy Analyst, David Suzuki Foundation, Dianne Zimmerman, Policy Director, Transportation and Urban Solutions, The Pembina Institute, Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive Officer, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Executive Director, City Building Institute, Ryerson University and Geoff Cape, Chief Executive Officer, Evergreen (CC.New.EX20.2.30)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64531.pdf
(December 12, 2016) E-mail from Kenneth Mitchell (CC.New.EX20.2.31)
(December 13, 2016) E-mail from Toby Wright (CC.New.EX20.2.32)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Sylvia and Arthur Serley (CC.New.EX20.2.33)

EX20.3 - Asset Optimization Review - Toronto Hydro Corporation and Toronto Parking Authority

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Mayor's Key Matter and First Item of business on Wednesday, December 14th

Confidential Attachment - Security of the property of the City and a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body has authorized a meeting to be closed under another Act

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council:

 

a.  provide support for the credit rating and balance sheet strength of Toronto Hydro Corporation in order to restore and enhance dividend capacity by making an equity contribution of approximately $250 million, the details to be subject of a Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer report to Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2017; and

 

b.  direct the City Manager to initiate a governance review, in consultation with the President and the Board of Directors of Toronto Hydro, to ensure that the Corporation and its Board have the appropriate orientation to optimize fiscal results, and to report to the Executive Committee in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

2.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report to the Budget Committee as part of the 2017 budget process, on the potential for increasing the Toronto Parking Authority's income share rate to the City.

 

3.  City Council direct the President, Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority, to report to Executive Committee in 2017 on potential measures to support increasing Toronto Parking Authority income including consideration of the Toronto Parking Authority's rate setting process, with a view to a City-wide strategy for increasing the alignment of future parking rates with market prices.

 

4.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to these recommendations; and that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect to Council's decision.

 

5.  City Council direct that confidential Appendix 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer remain confidential in its entirety due to the security of the property of the City and addresses a matter in respect of which City Council or the Toronto Hydro directors may hold a closed meeting under another Act.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3 - Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization reports.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

As part of the work on the City's updated long-term financial direction, the City is assessing its overall approach to enhancing both revenue and expenses.  City finances are often complex and seemingly abstract, but they are fundamental for achieving Council's collective vision for a growing, diverse and dynamic community, with unique challenges such as congestion, poverty related issues, and social housing burdens that are different from those faced by other municipalities.

 

The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have undertaken an asset optimization study in relation to the City's investments in Toronto Hydro Corporation ("THC") and Toronto Parking Authority ("TPA"), as directed by Council in June 2016.  In order to carry out this work, City staff retained the services of Deloitte LLP. 

 

The results of the Deloitte study are outlined in this report.  In regard to Toronto Hydro Corporation, the analysis considered the relative benefit in present value financial terms of four main capital restructuring options, each designed to increase dividends or monetize equity.

 

The conclusion is that if the City is most concerned with maximizing present value and preserving dividend flow, then the best course of action is a direct City investment of approximately million to restore and enhance Toronto Hydro Corporation's capacity to pay dividends.

 

In the event that the revenue options study fails to identify a revenue strategy to begin to address the City's unfunded capital program, then a monetization of the City's equity in Toronto Hydro Corporation could be considered at a later time. Necessary steps are identified to explore monetization options, including action on a mitigation strategy for the significant transaction tax exposure.

 

With respect to the City's investment in Toronto Parking Authority (TPA), it is recommended that the City retain its ownership under an enhanced net income scenario, and that the potential for increasing Toronto Parking Authority's payout rate to the City be considered as part of the 2017 budget process.  It is also recommended that Toronto Parking Authority's plans for capital expansion continue to be screened through the City-Wide Real Estate Review process.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Asset Optimization Review - Toronto Hydro Corporation and Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98516.pdf
Confidential Appendix 1
(December 1, 2016) Presentation from the City Manager on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3 - "Long-Term Financial Direction Update" "Revenue Strategy", and "Asset Optimization" Reports
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98848.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) City Manager's Presentation on EX20.1, EX20.2, and EX20.3: Long-Term Financial Direction Update, Revenue Strategy, and Asset Optimization Reports
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99430.pdf

Speakers

Ted Aivalis, Local 416

Communications (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) Petition from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East, headed "Keep Toronto Hydro Public", containing the names of approximately 700 persons filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
(December 13, 2016) Petition from Councillor Cesar Palacio, Ward 17, Davenport., headed "Keep Toronto Hydro Public", containing the names of approximately 523 persons, filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)

EX20.4 - Federal Infrastructure Funding - Phase 1 and 2

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council confirm priority projects for the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to negotiate and enter into agreements and amendments as may be required with the Province of Ontario for the PTIF and the Clean Water Wastewater Fund substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 2 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and such additional terms and conditions satisfactory to them, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council approve Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) related amendments to the 2016 - 2025 Capital Budget and Plan as follows:

 

a.  Funding Adjustments:

 

i.  adjust 2016 Toronto Transit Commission Capital funding for PTIF funded projects outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, reducing $101.220 million in funding from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund (XQ0011) and replacing with $101.220 million in federal PTIF funding; and:

 

a.  increase the project approval for the 2016 approved Capital projects for the Toronto Transit Commission projects list as summarized in Appendix A to the report (November 21, 2016) from the Toronto Transit Commission Budget Committee.

 

ii.  adjust 2016 and 2017 Capital funding for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit (LRT) capital sub-project within the Transit Expansion Initiatives project in the Corporate Initiatives Program, reducing $3.5 million in funding from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund (XQ0011) and replacing with $3.5 million in federal PTIF funding; and

 

iii.  increase the 2016 Transportation Services Capital Budget by $1.555 million, funded from federal PTIF funding for Road Safety and Surface Transit Operations projects.

 

b.  City Council approve the remaining $1.558 billion in projects costs cash flowed from 2017 to 2019 for PTIF funded projects as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, made up of new; accelerated and enhanced; and previously approved projects that assumed federal funding contributions; funded from $726.8 million in federal PTIF funded; $708.2 million in City debt funding; and $122.8 in Provincial share of partnered projects.

 

3. City Council provide project approval for those projects that were deemed previously unfunded (in the 2016-2025 Council approved Capital Budget) and for new initiatives that are included in the 2017-2026 Capital Budget as summarized in Appendix A to the report (November 21, 2016) from the Toronto Transit Commission Budget Committee.

 

4.  City Council request the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario to extend program timelines for the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) and Clean Water Wastewater Fund programs as may be required, and confirm that any unspent funds under the PTIF Phase 1 agreement will be reprofiled and reallocated to Toronto on a ridership basis.

 

5.  City Council confirm its key priorities for intergovernmental funding, as outlined in Attachment 3 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to negotiate and enter into funding agreements as required for Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's infrastructure plan.

 

6.  City Council request the Government of Canada commit at least $12.66 billion under Phase 2 of the Social Infrastructure Fund for housing initiatives, as per requests of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Big City Mayors Caucus.

 

7.  City Council request the Government of Canada allocate funding for public transit under Phase 2 on a ridership basis.

 

8.  City Council request the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consider the City Infrastructure identified in the St. Clair West Transportation Master Plan, including the widening of the St. Clair Avenue West Railway Bridge between Keele Street and Old Weston Road and the extensions of Davenport Road, Gunns Road and Keele Street, as a priority for intergovernmental funding under Phase 2 of the federal government infrastructure programs.

 

9.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to allocate resources as required for the implementation of City projects under new federal and provincial funding programs for consideration as part of the 2017-2026 Capital Budget process.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The Government of Canada has announced $81 billion in new infrastructure funding over the next eleven years in the categories of public transit, social infrastructure, green infrastructure and trade and transportation. Funding under the Investing in Canada program will occur in two phases, with Phase 1 allocating $11.9 billion over five years and Phase 2 outlining the remainder of the plan.

 

This report provides an update on Phase 1 including the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) and Clean Water Wastewater Fund (CWWF). The report outlines implementation details for the City's PTIF and CWWF program and seeks City Council authorities for required budget adjustments and to enter into intergovernmental funding agreements.

 

The report also outlines the Government of Canada's commitments under Phase 2 and recommends that City Council confirm its key infrastructure priorities for new federal funding. City Council has consistently outlined these priorities through decisions related to project funding and capital budgets and plans.

 

Federal investments under Phase 1 recognize the need for partnership in maintaining and expanding Toronto's public infrastructure. Successful delivery and implementation of Phase 1 investments set the stage for significant federal funding anticipated under Phase 2 which can further advance City Council's key city building priorities to enhance the vitality of Canada's largest city and economic region.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Federal Infrastructure Funding - Phase 1 and 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98532.pdf
Attachment 1 - City of Toronto Priority Projects for Phase 1 of the Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98740.pdf
Attachment 2 - Key Terms and Conditions of the Toronto-Ontario Public Transit Infrastructure Fund and Clean Water Wastewater Transfer Payment Agreements
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98741.pdf
Attachment 3 - City Council Approved Key Priorities for Phase 2 Federal Infrastructure Funding (2017-28)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98742.pdf

Speakers

Hamish Wilson

Communications (Committee)

(November 30, 2016) Letter from Julie Langer, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) (EX.New.EX20.4.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64408.pdf
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (EX.New.EX20.4.2)

4a - Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF)

Origin
(November 24, 2016) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

At its meeting on Monday, November 21, 2016 the Toronto Transit Commission Board considered the attached report entitled "Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF)".

 

The Board adopted the recommendations in the staff report, as follows:

 

"It is recommended that the Board:

 

1.  Approve the list of Toronto Transit Commission's priority capital projects for funding under the Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) in the amount of $1.363 billion as outlined in Appendix A.

 

2.  Authorize Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund related amendments to the 2016-2025 Capital Budget as follows:

 

a.  Increase the project approval for the 2016 approved Capital projects for the Toronto Transit Commission projects list as summarized in Appendix A;

 

b.  Provide project approval for those projects that were deemed previously unfunded (in the 2016-2025 Council approved Capital Budget) and for new initiatives that are included in the 2017-2026 Capital Budget as summarized in Appendix A.

 

3. Forward this report to City Council for approval."

Background Information (Committee)
(November 24, 2016) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98802.pdf
(November 21, 2016) Report from the Toronto Transit Commission Budget Committee on Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98803.pdf

EX20.5 - Changes to the Municipal Elections Act and Related Matters Impacting the 2018 Election

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Communications EX20.5.54 to EX20.5.57 have been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the City Clerk to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Elections Systems and Software Canada, ULC for the supply and installation of new modems and associated software in the estimated amount of $1.55 million exclusive of HST ($1,577,280 net of HST recoveries), fully funded from the 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Clerk and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2. City Council request the City Clerk to further explore a partnership with Elections Ontario related to the sharing of voting technology for future elections.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The purpose of this report is to update City Council on the recent changes to the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) resulting from Bill 181, Municipal Elections Modernization Act and Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2016. These amendments to the Municipal Elections Act represent the most significant and extensive changes in decades and will impact candidates, voters, municipal councils and election administrators.

 

This report also reviews the current state of voting technology and recommends that City Council authorize the expenditure to install new modems in the City's existing vote tabulators to allow for their continued use in 2018. This will ensure seamless continuity into the 2018 election and allow staff to further explore a possible partnership with Elections Ontario on the sharing of voting technology for future elections as is proposed in Bill 45, Election Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016.

 

This report also advises that there have been insufficient advances in Internet security to accept the risks of implementing Internet voting for the 2018 general election. The challenges identified by both City staff and security experts in 2014 remain unresolved. Internet voting continues to be vulnerable to security threats and attacks while raising concerns about secrecy of the vote, verifiability and overall election integrity.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Clerk on Changes to the Municipal Elections Act and Related Matters Impacting the 2018 Election
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98545.pdf
Appendix A - Overview of Changes to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98546.pdf
Appendix B - Overview of Ranked Ballot Election Authority and Rules
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98547.pdf
Appendix C - City of Toronto's Integrated Elections Systems
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98548.pdf
Appendix D - Sample Design of a Ranked Ballot
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98549.pdf
Appendix E - Summary Analysis of Voting Technology Marketplace
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98550.pdf

Speakers

Aleksander Essex
Alan Kasperski, The Green Party of Toronto
Miroslav Glavic
Dave Meslin, 123Ontario
Councillor Gord Perks

Communications (Committee)

(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Mark Henschel (EX.Supp.EX20.5.1)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Mark Field (EX.Supp.EX20.5.2)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Kate Lawton (EX.Supp.EX20.5.3)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Patricia Sautner (EX.Supp.EX20.5.4)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Kate Chung (EX.Supp.EX20.5.5)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Sarena Seifer (EX.Supp.EX20.5.6)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Sebastian Keegan (EX.Supp.EX20.5.7)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Gideon Sheps (EX.Supp.EX20.5.8)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Diane Marshall (EX.Supp.EX20.5.9)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Blake Connoy (EX.Supp.EX20.5.10)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Andrea Iaboni (EX.Supp.EX20.5.11)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Lynda Chubak (EX.Supp.EX20.5.12)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Charles Tilden (EX.Supp.EX20.5.13)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Colin Whitworth (EX.Supp.EX20.5.14)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Robin Shonfield (EX.Supp.EX20.5.15)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Andrew Horberry (EX.Supp.EX20.5.16)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Jenny Polyzotis (EX.Supp.EX20.5.17)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Jonathan Marinoff (EX.Supp.EX20.5.18)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (EX.Supp.EX20.5.19)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Gabrielle Langlois (EX.Supp.EX20.5.20)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Riley Haas (EX.Supp.EX20.5.21)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Neal Figueiredo (EX.Supp.EX20.5.22)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Raj Bharati (EX.Supp.EX20.5.23)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from David Simmons (EX.Supp.EX20.5.24)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from David B. Hughes (EX.Supp.EX20.5.25)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Norman King (EX.Supp.EX20.5.26)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Kevin McLaughlin (EX.Supp.EX20.5.27)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Robin Buxton Potts (EX.Supp.EX20.5.28)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Michael Bronskill (EX.Supp.EX20.5.29)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Anthony McGran (EX.New.EX20.5.30)
(December 30, 2016) E-mail from David and Mary Anne Peacock (EX.New.EX20.5.31)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Dan Minkin (EX.New.EX20.5.32)
(December 30, 2016) E-mail from Morty Fine (EX.New.EX20.5.33)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Brendan Ouellette (EX.New.EX20.5.34)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Alison Zimmer (EX.New.EX20.5.35)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Craig Saila (EX.New.EX20.5.36)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Slaviša Mijatovic (EX.New.EX20.5.37)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Zanis Valdmanis (EX.New.EX20.5.38)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Michelle Nochomovitz (EX.New.EX20.5.39)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Sasha Boersma (EX.New.EX20.5.40)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Joshua Harrower (EX.New.EX20.5.41)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Rohan Jayasekera (EX.New.EX20.5.42)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Kathy O'Craven (EX.New.EX20.5.43)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Elliot Halparin (EX.New.EX20.5.44)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Sonia Dyett (EX.New.EX20.5.45)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Nicola Joy (EX.New.EX20.5.46)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Katherine Janicki (EX.New.EX20.5.47)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Charles Ritchie (EX.New.EX20.5.48)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Andrew Garrett (EX.New.EX20.5.49)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Keiran Heilbron (EX.New.EX20.5.50)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Andrew Noble (EX.New.EX20.5.51)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Charles Blaquiere (EX.New.EX20.5.52)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Ken Lister (EX.New.EX20.5.53)

Communications (City Council)

(December 3, 2016) E-mail from Graysanne Bedell (CC.Main.EX20.5.54)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from David Bowring (CC.Supp.EX20.5.55)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Chris Hunsburger (CC.Supp.EX20.5.56)
(December 9, 2016) E-mail from Diana Hooper (CC.Supp.EX20.5.57)

EX20.7 - Update on Implementation of Executive Compensation Policies at City Agencies and Corporations

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council receive the report (November 17, 2016) from the Executive Director, Strategic and Corporate Policy for information.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Strategic and Corporate Policy

Summary

On August 25, 2014 City Council requested boards of City agencies and corporations to develop senior executive compensation policies, adhering to the guiding principles set out in the City Manager's report. The guiding principles, based on a total rewards approach, includes requirements to set a base salary range using a relative public sector comparator analysis, places a 25 percent limit on variable incentive and/or merit pay, limits employer pension contributions to 1.0 time the employee contribution, and a review of senior executive benefits.

 

The objective of the August 2014 report was to ensure that senior executive compensation policies at agencies and corporations are set within a framework that is fair, transparent and accountable, and complements similar practices across the Toronto Public Service.

 

City Council requested that executive compensation policies be applied to new senior executive compensation contracts and to existing contracts that permit compensation adjustments, either during an existing term or under renewal. Agencies and corporations are to review their policy every four years.

 

Compensation reviews have been undertaken by agency and corporation boards, with support from the City Manager's Office and independent external expertise. Where executive compensation studies were completed, boards conducted market studies including preparation or updating of detailed job descriptions, compensation reviews involving wage comparator analyses of "like" public sector organizations, establishment of base pay salary ranges, merit / variable pay and benefits best practices, and development of comprehensive executive compensation policies based on market research.

 

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with an update on compliance by agencies and corporations and ongoing City oversight. Attachment 1 to this report provides a status update for each agency and corporation.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Strategic and Corporate Policy on Update on Implementation of Executive Compensation Policies at City Agencies and Corporations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98464.pdf
Attachment 1 - Implementation Status of Senior Executive Compensation Policies at City Agencies and Corporations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98465.pdf

EX20.8 - Changes to Heritage Toronto Relationship Framework and Board Composition

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council amend the Heritage Toronto Relationship Framework to give effect to the following:

 

a.  broadening the responsibilities of the Heritage Toronto Board to include assisting and advising on heritage master planning matters.

 

b.  reducing the number of meetings of the Heritage Toronto Board from at least six times per year to at least four times per year.

 

2.  City Council amend the composition of the Heritage Toronto Board in two phases:

 

a.  effective January 1, 2017

 

1. reducing the number of representatives who are members of City Council from four to two;

2. deleting the eight Community Council member positions; and

3. adding two public at large representative positions;

 

so that for the period January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018, the structure of the Heritage Toronto Board will be 21 members composed of:

 

Member of Council - 1

Mayor or Mayor's Designate - 1

Public at large members - 17

Public member nominated by the Toronto Historical Association - 1

Public member from the Aboriginal community – 1; and

 

b.  effective December 1, 2018:

 

1.  deleting two public at large positions

 

so that the composition of the Board on December 1, 2018 will be 19 members composed of:

 

Mayor or Mayor's Designate - 1

Member of Council - 1

Public at large members - 15

Public member nominated by the Toronto Historical Association - 1

Public member from the Aboriginal community - 1

 

3.  City Council rescind the appointments of the two Community Council representatives previously appointed for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, effective January 1, 2017, and reappoint them as public at large members of the Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until successors are appointed:

 

John Belyea

Ross Fair

 

4.  City Council amend the Heritage Toronto Relationship Framework to change the recruitment method for the representative of the Aboriginal community from an interest based nomination to a public recruitment.

 

5.  City Council establish a Heritage Nominating Panel, composed of three Members of Council, to interview and recommend candidates to boards that deal with heritage related matters.

 

6.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 103, Heritage, to implement City Council's decision.

Origin

(November 7, 2016) Report from the City Manager

Summary

At its meeting of January 20, 2016, the Heritage Toronto board requested a number of amendments to its Relationship Framework to reduce the number of Board meetings required each year and to broaden its mandate.  Upon review, City staff proposed further changes to reduce the size of the Heritage Toronto board and amend the recruitment method for the Aboriginal member.  The additional changes were supported by Heritage Toronto staff.

 

This report seeks authority to update the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and Heritage Toronto in order to affect a number of changes including:

 

- to reduce the size of  the Board from 29 members to 19 members by reducing the number of City Councillors on the Board from four to two to reflect the community mandate of the Board, and by removing the eight Community Council appointments;

 

- to reduce the number of Board meetings required per year from six to four;

 

- to change the process for selection of the Aboriginal member from nomination by the Aboriginal Community to selection through the public appointments process; and

 

- to broaden the Board's mandate to include providing advice on updates to City's heritage master plan and other heritage matters. 

 

To implement the appointments for the term that begins January 1, 2017, it is recommended that City Council establish a new Heritage Nominating Panel.  This new panel of three City Council members would be responsible for appointments for boards that deal with heritage related matters.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 7, 2016) Report from the City Manager on Changes to Heritage Toronto Relationship Framework and Board Composition
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98372.pdf
Attachment 1 - Summary of Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98354.pdf

EX20.9 - 100 Resilient Cities Network - Chief Resiliency Officer

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council approve an increase of one temporary position in the City Manager's Office 2016 Operating Budget for the creation of a Chief Resilience Officer, and authorize the City Manager to accept grants from the 100 Resilient Cities that provide funding equivalent to the salary and benefit costs for the position for a two-year period.

 

2.  City Council direct the City Manager, prior to the conclusion of the two-year grant funding provided by 100 Resilient Cities, to consider making the Chief Resiliency Officer position permanent.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Report from the City Manager

Summary

This report seeks Council approval to create and initiate the recruitment process for a Chief Resiliency Officer (CRO) position within the City Manager's Office.  The position is temporary for two years beginning in 2017 with salary and benefit costs offset by equivalent grant funding provided by the 100 Resilient Cities (100RC), an initiative pioneered by the Rockerfeller Foundation.

 

In 2015, the Environment and Energy Division submitted an application for funding to 100 Resilient Cities.  In May 2016, Toronto was notified it has been selected to join 99 other global cities as part of the 100 Resilient Cities network.  Toronto joined Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal as members of the Canadian cohort.

 

100 Resilient Cities was established to help cities around the world become more resilient to the social and economic challenges of the 21st century.  100 Resilient Cities supports resiliency efforts that respond not only to shocks such as extreme weather and terrorism but also to the stresses that weaken cities on a day-to-day or cyclical basis such as growing social inequity, aging infrastructure, housing and transportation challenges, and climate change.  Cities within the network are provided with funding to hire a Chief Resiliency Officer as well as additional tools and resources to develop and implement a resilience strategy.

 

The Chief Resiliency Officer will report directly to the City Manager and will be responsible for the development of a resiliency strategy and to drive its implementation in co-ordination with City divisions, agencies and corporations, community-based partners and other key stakeholders.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 14, 2016) Report from the City Manager on 100 Resilient Cities Network - Chief Resiliency Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98417.pdf

EX20.10 - TO Prosperity - Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy - 2016 Progress Report and 2017 Work Plan

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Communication EX20.10.21 has been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the TO Prosperity 2017 Annual Work Plan for implementation as outlined in Attachment B to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and forward the initiatives with financial impacts to the City Manager for consideration as part of the 2017 budget process.

 

2. City Council establish a Fair Pass Program, subject to approval of funding as part of the 2018 Budget, approval by the Toronto Transit Commission Board of the addition of a low-income concession, and the full roll out of PRESTO, that includes a discount on the PRESTO adult single fare and PRESTO adult monthly pass, and direct:

 

a. that the discount level for the Fair Pass Program be 33 percent for the adult single fare and 21 percent for the adult monthly pass;

 

b. that the eligibility for the Fair Pass Program discounts be to all Toronto residents living with an income below the Low Income Measure + 15 percent, except for Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works clients in receipt of transportation supports; and

 

c. a multiphase implementation of the Fair Pass Program as follows:

 

- Phase 1 – staring in March 2018 – includes only Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works clients not in receipt of transportation supports;

 

- Phase 2 – starting in March 2019 – extends eligibility to residents receiving housing supports or child care fee subsidy whose household income fall under the Low-Income Measure +15 percent eligibility threshold; and

 

- Phase 3 – starting in March 2020 – extends eligibility to all other Toronto residents living with an income below the Low Income Measure +15 percent threshold.

 

3. City Council direct that funding for Phase 1 of the Fair Pass Program be included for consideration by City Council in the 2018 Operating Budget.

 

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, in partnership with the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the Medical Officer of Health, and the Executive Director, Financial Planning to:

 

a. report to the Executive Committee in Winter 2019 on the evaluation of phase 1 and present an implementation plan, including a detailed cost analysis and funding strategies, for phase 2; and

 

b. report to the Executive Committee in Winter 2020 on the evaluation of phase 2 and present an implementation plan, including a detailed cost analysis and funding strategies, for phase 3.

 

5. City Council consider funding for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Fair Pass Program as part of the 2019 Operating Budget process and 2020 Operating Budget process respectively.

 

6. City Council forward this report to the Premier of Ontario, relevant Provincial and Federal Cabinet Ministers, and the Chair of the Board of Directors, Metrolinx.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration

Summary

In 2015, City Council unanimously approved TO Prosperity: Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy. TO Prosperity is a 20-year plan focused on six key areas: Housing Stability, Service Access, Transit Equity, Food Access, Quality Jobs and Liveable Incomes, and Systemic Change.

 

Year 1 of TO Prosperity saw the development of key policies, the expansion of essential services and programs, and the formation of promising partnerships. Year 1 also coincided with developments at the federal and provincial levels that may have positive impacts on poverty reduction. While these are reasons for optimism, recent data on food bank use, child care, and housing show that a large portion of Torontonians continue to be deprived of basic necessities. Much more needs to be done.

 

After a brief description of recent data on poverty in Toronto, and a short discussion of developments at the federal and provincial levels, this report summarizes the 2016 Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy Progress Report and introduces the 2017 Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy Work Plan. The 2016 Progress Report is included as Attachment A. The 2017 Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy Work Plan is included as Attachment B. The Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy Year 1 "Report to the Community" is included as Attachment C.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on TO Prosperity - Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy - 2016 Progress Report and 2017 Work Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98515.pdf
Attachment A - TO Prosperity 2016 Progress Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98559.pdf
Attachment B - TO Prosperity 2017 Work Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98561.pdf
Attachment C - Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy Year 1 Report to the Community
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98562.pdf

Speakers

Elis Ziegler, Manager, Toronto Drop In Network
Leona Lowes, Friends Helping People End Poverty
Michael Rosenberg
Jessica Bell
Daniela Mergarten
Tim Rourke
Sean Meagher, Executive Director, Social Planning Toronto
Michael Polanyi, Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Yvette Roberts, Young Parents No Fixed Address (Skylark Children, Youth & Families)
Josephine Beckford
Edward Humphrey
Karin Meinzer, Instructor, PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs
Tom Gleason, Executive Director, Toronto Youth Cabinet
Margot Rodriguez
Brenda Thompson
Bee Lee Soh
Susan Gapka, Toronto Trans Coalition
Dr. Steven Farber, Professor, University of Toronto
Ezra De Leon, Jane Finch Action Against Poverty
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Pam McConnell

Communications (Committee)

(November 30, 2016) Letter from Yvette Roberts, Young Parents No Fixed Address, c/o Skylark Children, Youth and Families (EX.Supp.EX20.10.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64368.pdf
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Rachel Gray (EX.Supp.EX20.10.2)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Emily Paradis (EX.Supp.EX20.10.3)
(November 30, 2016) Letter from Elis Ziegler, Manager, Toronto Drop-In Network (EX.Supp.EX20.10.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64380.pdf
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Helen Armstrong forwarding a letter from Russell Thirgood, Derek George, Jamiel Moore and Richard Raybourne (EX.New.EX20.10.5)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Janet Schlee (EX.New.EX20.10.6)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Heather McPherson (EX.New.EX20.10.7)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Halina Jackowski (EX.New.EX20.10.8)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Kathryn Salisbury (EX.New.EX20.10.9)
(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Patricia Reid (EX.New.EX20.10.10)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Joshua Harrower (EX.New.EX20.10.11)
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Kimberley Lansdowne, Community Engagement and Program, Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (EX.New.EX20.10.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64447.pdf
(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Jannie Mills (EX.New.EX20.10.13)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Reza Hajivandi (EX.New.EX20.10.14)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Susan Gapka (EX.New.EX20.10.15)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Susan Gapka (EX.New.EX20.10.16)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from F. Ness Babli (EX.New.EX20.10.17)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Brigitte Martin (EX.New.EX20.10.18)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Anna Zhang (EX.New.EX20.10.19)
(December 1, 2016) E-mail from Paul R. Codd (EX.New.EX20.10.20)

Communications (City Council)

(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Shahina Sayani (CC.Supp.EX20.10.21)

10a - Fair Pass - Transit Fare Equity Program for Low-Income Torontonians

Origin
(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager
Summary

The Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy puts forward two recommendations to increase transit equity: "improve transit services in the inner suburbs" and "make transit more affordable for low-income residents." The City is advancing major plans to expand transit services, but the social, economic, and health benefits of expanded services will not be realized if a large portion of city residents cannot afford Toronto Transit Commission fares.

 

Between 2009 and 2016, the Toronto Transit Commission monthly metropass increased by 30 percent (from $109 to $141.50), while the minimum wage increased by 20 percent (from $9.50 to $11.40). A transit-dependent family of four, with two working parents earning the minimum wage spends between 20 percent and 35 percent of their after-tax and after-rent income on Toronto Transit Commission fares. The Toronto Transit Commission monthly pass is the second least affordable in Canada.

 

Low-income adults aged 20 to 64, as a group, pay the highest Toronto Transit Commission fares. There are no discounts for this age group, and data shows that low-income riders use cash fares and tokens more often than medium- and high-income riders, who are likely to buy monthly metropasses, which are cheaper on a per-ride basis. Unable to pay the upfront cost of the monthly metropass pass, most of working-age, low-income residents pay per ride and end-up spending more on transit that everyone else.

 

Numerous Canadian municipalities have low-income transit pass programs, including Burlington, Calgary, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Saskatoon, Windsor, Halton Region, Niagara Region, York Region, and the Region of Waterloo. International examples include Paris, London, Seattle, and San Francisco.

 

Leveraging the new PRESTO technology and existing City administrative processes, the Fair Pass Program recommended in this report puts forward an evidence-based, cost-effective, and user-friendly response to several Council directions to increase transit access for low-income residents.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 17, 2016) Report from the City Manager on Fair Pass: Transit Fare Equity Program for Low-Income Torontonians
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98467.pdf
Appendix A - Canadian and International Jurisdictional Reviews - Summary Table
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98468.pdf
Appendix B - Toronto Transit Fare Equity Cost Benefit Analysis
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98469.pdf
Appendix C - Transit Fare Equity Community Engagement Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98470.pdf
Appendix D - Fair Pass Evaluation Framework
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98471.pdf

EX20.12 - George Street Revitalization - Recommendations for Short-Term Non-Competitive Contracts

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate a scope of work and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (IO), subject to the following conditions:

 

a.  that the term of the agreement be from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018;

 

b.  that the services as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be performed within the timeframe set out in Recommendation 1a above;

 

c.  that the total cost of the services from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 not exceed $1.65 million (net of HST Recoveries); and

 

d.  that the agreement be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate a scope of work and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Prism Partners Inc. as the Owner's Representative subject to the following conditions:

 

a.  that the term of the agreement be from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018;

 

b.  that the services as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, be performed within the timeframe set out in 2a above;

 

c.  that the total cost of the services from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 not exceed $561,600 (net of HST Recoveries); and

 

d.  that the agreement be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

3.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate a scope of work and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc. as Planning, Design and Compliance (PDC) Consultants subject to the following conditions:

 

a.  that the term of the agreement be from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018;

 

b.  that the services as set out in Attachment 3 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be performed within the timeframe indicated in 3a above;

 

c.  that the total cost of the services from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 not exceed $3,103,308 (net of HST Recoveries); and

 

d.  that the agreement be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

4.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back by the second quarter of 2018 to Executive Committee and Council with a status update.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

On July 12, 2016 City Council adopted "George Street Revitalization:  Recommended Procurement and Delivery Strategy" (EX16.13).  Through that report, Council authorized staff to proceed with an Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) model for the implementation of the George Street Revitalization (GSR) project using a Design-Build-Finance (DBF) approach.  Council referred the project to the 2017 Capital Budget process.  Council also authorized staff to initiate negotiations towards an agreement with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) as commercial procurement lead and directed staff to report back by December 2016 with a status update.

 

Staff propose that the GSR project proceed in two phases:  (1) an initial 18-month period (January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) during which IO conducts a due diligence review of work completed to date and ensures that the project is AFP-ready, while the two current prime consultants develop the Project Specific Output Specifications (PSOS) with IO's support, and (2) a subsequent implementation and construction phase subject to Council approval of funding and successful negotiations with IO as the procurement lead.  Negotiations with IO for phase two would occur during the first phase.  Staff will report back to Council by the spring of 2018 with recommendations for the second phase.

 

This report addresses recommendations regarding the proposed first phase, seeking Council authority to enter into three short-term non-competitive agreements.  The contracted firms would be:  IO as AFP advisors, Prism Partners Inc. as Owner's Representative and Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc. as Planning, Design and Compliance (PDC) Consultants.  Staff will continue to negotiate the three scopes of services outlined in this report. Funds for the three contracts total a maximum of $5,314,908 (net of HST Recoveries): $3,543,272 required in 2017 and $1,771,636 required in 2018.  Funds are available in the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) Capital Budget.  City Finance staff are reporting to the December 2016 meeting of City Council on the Interim Capital Estimates for 2017 and include the amount required for the three contracts.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on George Street Revitalization - Recommendations for Short-Term Non-Competitive Contracts
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98512.pdf

EX20.13 - George Brown College Waterfront Campus Expansion

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council grant authority for the City as Vendor to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) with The George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology (GBC) as Purchaser for the City-owned lands being "Dockside" Block 3, Plan 66M- 2476, indicated as Block 3 on Map 1 (the "Property"), together with the restrictive covenant and ancillary agreements contemplated under the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (collectively the "Sale Transaction Agreements"), substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, subject to Recommendation 3 below.

 

2.  City Council grant authority for the City to enter into an agreement with Waterfront Toronto substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 2 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B (the "Undertaking Agreement"), together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

3.  City Council direct that prior to the City entering into the Sale Transaction Agreements, the following matters be completed or provided for to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B in consultation with the City Solicitor and other City officials as appropriate:

 

a.  Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation and George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology having entered into the Development Agreement in respect of the Property;

         

b.  Waterfront Toronto shall have entered into the Undertaking Agreement with the City; and

 

c.  Receipt by the City of a legal opinion in respect of corporate status and powers, authority of George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology to enter into and perform the Sale Transaction Agreements and the Development Agreement, together with the execution, delivery, validity and enforceability of such agreements against George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

4.  City Council grant authority to direct George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology to pay to Waterfront Toronto the deposit, balance of the purchase price and all other amounts payable to the City under the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

 

5.  City Council direct that any amounts that are to be repaid by George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology for failing to maintain the child care centre in accordance with the Development Agreement in Attachment 3 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, shall be paid to the City and deposited into a child care capital reserve fund account for use in the Designated Waterfront Area.

 

6.  City Council direct the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to recognize the purchase price under the Agreement of Purchase and Sale as part of the City's overall contribution to waterfront renewal, and be reported by Waterfront Toronto in its quarterly funding reports submitted to the three orders of government as part of the Waterfront Renewal Accounting Protocol.

        

7.  City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer, to negotiate the Sale Transaction Agreements and Undertaking Agreement, including any amendments in relation to such agreements not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions described in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 23, 2016) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, as approved by Council, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

 

8.  City Council grant authority for the Chief Corporate Officer, her successor/designate, in consultation with the Waterfront Secretariat Director, to provide any consents, approvals, waivers, and notices under the Sale Transaction Agreements and Undertaking Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, 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, and provided that:

 

a.  the Chief Corporate Officer may consent to a transfer or charge of the Property under the s.118 Land Titles Act Restriction, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, if the transfer is to another academic institution acceptable to the CCO or the charge is a bona fide charge to a chartered bank, trust company or recognized institutional lender, and in all cases, the transferee or chargee (during its period of possession of the Property), agrees to comply with the Development Agreement (DA), the s.119 Land Titles Act Restrictive Covenant (as described in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B), consents to the continuation of the said s.118 Restriction on title to the Property for the term of the s.119 Restrictive Covenant, and complies with such other terms and conditions as the Chief Corporate Officer may deem appropriate;

 

 b. the Chief Corporate Officer shall not consent to the release or discharge of the s.118 Restriction or s.119 Restrictive Covenant prior to the expiry of the term of the Restrictive Covenant; and

 

 c. the Chief Corporate Officer may consent to amendments or modifications of the s.118 Restriction and the s.119 Restrictive Covenant that have been approved by the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B in accordance with Recommendation 7 above.

 

9.  City Council direct that subject to Recommendation 10 below, and with the written consent of Waterfront Toronto, the City consent to George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology acting as the City's agent as owner of Property to sign any planning or development applications and agreements in furtherance of the development and construction of the Property provided the Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been executed and all requirements and obligations of George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology therein are in good standing; or alternatively, that the City itself execute such documentation solely in its capacity as owner of the lands, on terms satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

10.  City Council direct that all actions described in the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B shall be taken by or on behalf of the City in its capacity as land owner and not in its capacity as a planning authority under the Planning Act, the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or otherwise and such actions are not intended to and do not fetter the City's planning and municipal rights and responsibilities.

 

11.  City Council direct that the City consent to Waterfront Toronto acting as the City's agent as owner of the Property to sign any planning and development, infrastructure, servicing or any other applications and agreements including agreements with Toronto Hydro, Enbridge Gas or any third-party utility provider, required for the development of the Property, except for any environmental applications or agreements, or alternatively that the City itself execute such documentation solely in its capacity as land owner, provided Waterfront Toronto agrees to assume all obligations including costs and liabilities under such documentation and subject to such other terms satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

12.  City Council authorize severally the Chief Corporate Officer and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B to execute and deliver the Sale Transaction Agreements and Undertaking Agreement and all such documentation described in Recommendations 9 and 11 above, on behalf of the City.

 

13.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, upon the completion of the development of the publicly owned lands in East Bayfront as determined by the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B.

 

14.  City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 5 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to the security of property belonging to the City.

 

15. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete any of the transactions contemplated under the Sale Transaction Agreements on behalf of the City, except to the extent such obligations have been directed by the Chief Corporate Officer to Waterfront Toronto to undertake, including amending closing dates and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms that the City Solicitor deems advisable.

 

16.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Origin

(November 23, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B

Summary

This report concerns the sale of a 0.57 acre City-owned property in the East Bayfront to George Brown College (GBC) for the development of an academic building focused on technology and innovation.  The property, identified as Block 3 in "Dockside" on Map 1, is located on the south side of Queens Quay, between Lower Jarvis Street and Lower Sherbourne Street, immediately north of an existing George Brown College academic building. The development will also include a non-profit child care centre, partially funded through Waterfront Toronto (WT), and owned and operated by George Brown College.  George Brown College has committed to starting the planning process for the new building immediately following the sale of the property, with the goal of being under construction in the next two to four years. 

 

Staff have reported on this property twice: in 2009, to grant George Brown College a five-year ground lease Option on the site; and, in November 2015, to obtain Council approval to consider a fee simple conveyance offer in addition to a ground lease offer.  George Brown College has communicated its clear preference for a fee simple conveyance.  Waterfront Toronto, the City's revitalization lead in the East Bayfront, has completed a comprehensive evaluation of George Brown College's two offers and is recommending the City accept the fee simple conveyance offer. 

 

In this report, staff provide the results of their review of Waterfront Toronto's recommendation, and seek authorization to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) with the City as vendor and George Brown College as purchaser, subject to the major terms summarized in Attachment 1.  As part of the sale, various use and ownership controls are proposed to ensure the property remains used for institutional/academic purposes with a focus on technology and innovation, and owned by George Brown College.  

 

Staff also seek authority to enter into a companion agreement, an Undertaking Agreement (UA) between Waterfront Toronto and the City.  The Undertaking Agreement addresses Waterfront Toronto's direct obligations to the City, including oversight of the George Brown College development and parameters for the delivery of the child care centre, among other matters.  The proposed major terms of the Undertaking Agreement are summarized in Attachment 2.

 

In addition to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Undertaking Agreement, the transaction includes a Development Agreement (DA) between Waterfront Toronto and George Brown College.  The major terms of the Development Agreement are summarized in Attachment 3.  Although the City is not a party to this agreement, many of the City's waterfront revitalization objectives are secured through this agreement.

 

In accordance with the governance structure for Waterfront Toronto, first approved by Council in 2004, the proceeds of the sale will flow to Waterfront Toronto for reinvestment in waterfront revitalization.  This is explained in greater detail in the last section of the report, and is consistent with previous Council decisions on land transactions in the East Bayfront, including the existing George Brown College site (Blocks 4 and 5, Dockside - 2009), the Parkside/Great Gulf site (2009) and the Bayside/Hines site (2010).

 

In summary, staff are supporting Waterfront Toronto's recommendation that Block 3 be sold to George Brown College. As a public institution, George Brown College serves the public interest and satisfies the City's objective of retaining public ownership of non-residential waterfront sites. The existing George Brown College health sciences building has greatly contributed to the early success of the East Bayfront, and there is every expectation that an expanded George Brown College campus will further reinforce revitalization objectives for this precinct.  In particular, the proposed emphasis on technology and innovation aligns very well with Waterfront Toronto's efforts to create an innovation-focused employment corridor in the eastern waterfront.  Accordingly, staff are recommending the sale of the Dockside Block 3 site to George Brown College.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B on George Brown College Waterfront Campus Expansion
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98461.pdf
Map 1 - East Bayfront Land Ownership
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98710.pdf
Attachment 1 - Major Terms: Agreement of Purchase and Sale, George Brown College
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98711.pdf
Attachment 2 - Major Terms: Undertaking Agreement, George Brown College
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98712.pdf
Attachment 3 - Major Terms: Development Agreement, George Brown College
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98713.pdf
Confidential Attachment 4
Confidential Attachment 5

Speakers

Meg Davis, Chief Development Officer, Waterfront Toronto
Anne Sado, President, George Brown College
Mark Nesbitt, Vice-President, Corporate Services, George Brown College

EX20.14 - New Implementation Approach for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 13 - Parkdale-High Park, 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 30 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
Communications EX20.14.5 and EX20.14.6 have been submitted on this Item.

Council has voted to consider EX20.14 after items PG15.1, PG16.1, and PG16.2.

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to proceed with the new approach for the implementation of the Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, as described in the section titled "New Approach for Implementation of the Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan" in the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the revised cash flows associated with the new approach to the implementation of the Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway within the Transportation Services 2017-2026 Capital Budget and Plan for Council's consideration.

 

3.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Financial Planning, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report annually on the status of the implementation of the Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway.

Origin

(November 23, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

This report provides a summary of the current issues and concerns surrounding the previously approved procurement strategy for implementation of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan and recommends approval of a new implementation approach that would permit the City to proceed as quickly as possible with the F.G. Gardiner Expressway's urgent rehabilitation needs.

 

The new approach involves:

 

1.  Implementing the necessary rehabilitation work for the "elevated" section, west of Cherry Street, and the entire "at-grade" section of the Expressway using multiple contracts under an accelerated design-bid-build approach;

 

2.  Incorporating construction contract terms and conditions to reduce schedule risk and promote additional opportunities for acceleration of the work; and,

 

3.  Undertaking the preliminary engineering design for the implementation of the Gardiner East Environmental Assessment Hybrid Alternative Design 3, incorporating, where feasible, the scope of work for relevant elements of other large projects planned within and adjacent to the Gardiner East work zone, in order to assess project risks and construction schedule before deciding on an appropriate project delivery approach.

 

The new approach recommended in this report provides for the phasing of the rehabilitation based on the current structural condition of the Expressway, incorporates proven techniques for mitigating the anticipated traffic congestion associated with this scale of construction, and provides the necessary additional technical information required to fully assess project risks and opportunities to advance the construction of other projects within the work zone of the eastern section of the Gardiner Expressway as one integrated project.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 23, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on New Implementation Approach for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98727.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 15, 2016) Presentation - New Implementation Approach for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Revised Strategic Rehabilitation Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99298.pdf

Speakers

Ketan Shankardass, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences, Wilfrid Laurier University
Hamish Wilson
Councillor Gord Perks

Communications (Committee)

(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (EX.Supp.EX20.14.1)
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Andrew Judge, President, The Toronto Industry Network (EX.New.EX20.14.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64448.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Ketan Shankardass (EX.New.EX20.14.3)
(December 1, 2016) Submission from Hamish Wilson (EX.New.EX20.14.4)

Communications (City Council)

(December 10, 2016) E-mail from John Brodhead, Chief of Staff, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, submitted by Mayor John Tory (CC.New.EX20.14.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64514.pdf
(December 15, 2016) Letter from Andrew Judge, President, Toronto Industry Network (CC.New.EX20.14.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64554.pdf

EX20.15 - Proposed Toronto Community Housing Corporation Debt Management Policy and 2016 Infrastructure Ontario Mortgage Refinancing

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council, in its capacity as Shareholder of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC):

 

a.  pursuant to Section 7.4.1(a) of the City's Amended and Restated Shareholder Direction to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, approve the term sheets attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, between Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Infrastructure Ontario (collectively referred to herein as  the "Term Sheets"):

 

i.  for refinancing totalling $310 million in order to address the renewal of 32 Toronto Community Housing Corporation mortgages totalling $93.6 million, as well as obtaining incremental financing of $216 million (less transaction costs and legal fees) on the terms and conditions contained in Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer; and

 

ii.  financing a $10 million loan on a property located at 180 Sackville St. on the terms and conditions contained in Attachment 2 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer;

 

b.  approve the extension of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's mortgage subsidy for the 32 properties identified in Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, based on the current monthly mortgage payment, for a period of 30 years following the transaction closing;

 

both on condition that:

 

i.  the net amount of incremental financing be deposited to a new special reserve other than the State of Good Repair Fund dedicated to the repair or replacement of building components with a useful life of at least 30 years; and

 

ii.  Toronto Community Housing report annually, through Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Annual Report to Council, on the status and use of funding deposited to such special reserve;

 

c.  authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer or his delegate to execute on behalf of the shareholder an amendment to the agreement among the City, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Infrastructure Ontario which will provide for an amended City guarantee for the payment of all periodic principal and interest payments payable by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Infrastructure Ontario under the financing agreements authorized by Council in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 on conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer or his delegate and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council deem the foregoing guarantee to be in the interests of the City.

 

3.  City Council, in its capacity as Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011 (the HSA):

 

a.  grant Service Manager consent to Toronto Community Housing Corporation pursuant to the Housing Services Act to mortgage those properties described in Appendix 1 of the Term Sheet attached as Attachment 1 to the report (November 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, that require Service Manager consent to secure the obligations of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Infrastructure Ontario described in that Term Sheet;

 

b.  authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer or his delegate to execute on behalf of the City as Service Manager an amendment to the agreement among the City, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Infrastructure Ontario which will provide for an amended City consent to the lender security over City subsidies payable with respect to the properties mortgaged in favour of Infrastructure Ontario under mortgage financing transactions authorized by Council in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by including the  mortgaged properties described in the Term Sheets, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer or such delegate and in a form approved by the City Solicitor;

 

c.  authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to:

 

i.  request all necessary third party waivers, consents or other authorizations which the Service Manager is required to seek in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Term Sheet; and

 

ii.  provide the necessary notice to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing pursuant to the Housing Services Act.

 

4.  City Council consent pursuant to subsection 453.1(6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to any mortgage or charge given by Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Infrastructure Ontario with respect to any of the properties described in the Term Sheets attached to the report (Novmeber 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Official, and that where required, the City Clerk provide a certificate, in registerable form, pursuant to subsection 453.1(9) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to execute and deliver such other notices, consents, authorizations, approvals and agreements on behalf of the City as shareholder or Service Manager in order to facilitate the transactions described in the Term Sheets attached to the report (Novmeber 17, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Official, including, without limitation, amendments to the Operating Agreement between the City and Toronto Community Housing Corporation.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

In November, 2013, City Council approved the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's ("TCHC") Ten-Year Capital Financing Plan. This plan identified the need for approximately $2.6 billion of capital maintenance funding to bring building component failures down to a manageable level and avoid the need to close public housing units.

 

This plan was premised on the availability of equal funding from the City, the Provincial and the Federal governments. Over the first three years of the plan (2013-2015), the City has provided direct funding as well as mortgage subsidies and mortgage repayment guarantees that have resulted in a total of $624 million of funding support for this plan.

 

After relying exclusively on City funding for the initial years, the plan assumed that funding from other orders of government would become available to fund the plan from 2017 onwards. However, neither the Federal or Provincial governments have provided any funding support for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Capital Financing Plan; nor have they made any commitments of future support.

 

Toronto Community Housing Corporation has identified the potential for raising a further $226.4 million for capital maintenance through the refinancing of a further group of mortgages that require renewal in 2016 and through a new loan on a recently completed building. In the absence of Federal and Provincial support, this financing is necessary to continue Toronto Community Housing Corporation's capital maintenance program in 2017.

 

In accordance with the approach taken with the previous tranches of mortgage refinancing, Toronto Community Housing Corporation has requested that the City provide an explicit repayment guarantee to the lender, Infrastructure Ontario and that the City extend its existing mortgage subsidies for the refinanced properties, at their current levels, for a further 15-30 years. Therefore, the gross annual impact of these subsidies on the City's operating budget will remain unchanged. However, as discussed in earlier staff reports, the Federal/Provincial funding that supports these City subsidies to Toronto Community Housing Corporation is forecast to substantially diminish over time.

 

This report presents a proposed Debt Management Policy prepared by Toronto Community Housing Corporation staff that sets out the appropriate uses for various forms of debt as well as criteria for assessing overall debt limits. One of the principal criteria set out in the Policy for permanent mortgage debt is that Toronto Community Housing Corporation maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio ("DSCR") of 1.1 between Toronto Community Housing Corporation's annual net operating cash flow and its annual debt service costs.

 

According to its 10-year Operating Budget forecast, Toronto Community Housing Corporation that will meet this criteria in 2017. However, even with the requested mortgage subsidy extensions, Toronto Community Housing Corporation is forecast to fall below this minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio beginning in 2018 because of the rapid growth in utility costs and Toronto Community Housing Corporation's very limited ability to recover these increased costs from tenants.

 

This report nevertheless recommends that Council approve the requested financing. This approval will allow Toronto Community Housing Corporation to fund the capital maintenance works that are necessary to avoid the near-term closure of additional units and to satisfy the City's mandated requirement to maintain a minimum stock of rent-geared-to-income housing units.

 

However, it is clear that substantial new measures will need to be implemented in order to ensure that Toronto Community Housing Corporation's debt repayment commitments can be met and that future capital maintenance can be funded in the absence of funding support from other orders of government.

 

Long-term financial sustainability was one of the key challenges addressed by the Mayor's Task Force on Toronto Community Housing Corporation, which published its final report in January, 2016. In July, 2016, Council directed staff to prepare a plan for implementing a number of key "Transformative Ideas" and recommendations provided by Task Force for Toronto Community Housing Corporation and to provide Council with the financial and budget implications associated with this plan in Q2 2017. It is anticipated that this plan will incorporate steps for addressing Toronto Community Housing Corporation's operating and capital maintenance funding pressures.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Debt Management Policy and Proposed 2016 Infrastructure Ontario Mortgage Refinancing for Toronto Community Housing
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98479.pdf
Attachment 1 - Infrastructure Ontario-Toronto Community Housing Corporation Mortgage Refinancing Proposal (Term Sheet)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98722.pdf
Attachment 2 - Infrastructure Ontario-Toronto Community Housing Corporation Loan Term Sheet for 180 Sackville Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98723.pdf
Attachment 3 - Proposed Toronto Community Housing Debt Management Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98724.pdf

EX20.16 - Adjustments to Various Direct City Loans and Loan Guarantees

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

Conference Centre at Exhibition Place

 

1.  City Council authorize the extension of the repayment term of the capital loan to the Exhibition Place for the conference centre, by an additional five years, with a revised amortization period ending in 2040 for the full loan balance amount.

 

Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena

 

2.  City Council:

 

a.  authorize a one-time exception for the 2014 operating deficit incurred by the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena (LMGA) from a clause in the Loan Agreement with Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena (the "Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena Loan Agreement") which requires that any annual operating deficits be added to the principal balance of the City loan to Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena;

 

b.  authorize a one-time exception for the 2015 operating surplus ("Excess Revenue") incurred by the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena from a clause in the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena Loan Agreement which requires that Excess Revenue be deposited into the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena Debt Service Reserve Fund; and

 

c.  authorize an amendment to the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena Loan Agreement to allow for Excess Revenue to be determined and deposited into the Debt Service Reserve Fund at year-end, rather than at the four Payment Dates currently provided for in the Agreement.

 

Theatre Centre

 

3.  City Council:

 

a.  consent to an extension of the repayment terms of the Theatre Centre's outstanding loan with its Lender, by deleting the requirement in the Tripartite Guarantee Agreement between the City, the Theatre Centre and its lender that the maximum amount of the loan outstanding shown in Column II be achieved by the dates shown in Column I, and replacing with a requirement that the revised maximum amount of the loans outstanding shown in Column IV be achieved by the revised dates shown in Column III:

 

I

II

III

IV

Date

Former Maximum Amount Outstanding

Revised Date

Revised Maximum Amount Outstanding

December 31, 2014

$1,134,500

December 31, 2016

$610,000

December 31, 2015

$784,500

December 31, 2017

$475,000

December 31, 2016

$404,500

December 31, 2018

$350,000

December 31, 2017

$0

December 31, 2019

$250,000

 

--

December 31, 2020

$175,000

 

--

December 31, 2021

$0

 

and

 

b.  authorize the corresponding extension to the term of the City's loan guarantee to the Theatre Centre from the period ending December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2021.

 

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

 

4.  City Council authorize an amendment and extension of a line of credit guarantee to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) by an additional $2.0 million, to a total of $5.0 million (inclusive of all interest and costs payable by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra) on the same terms and conditions and for the same term as the City's current guarantee to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, subject to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra reducing its accumulated deficit by $2.0 million.

 

Evergreen

 

5.  City Council consent to Evergreen establishing a $1.0 million operating line of credit with its lender, which line of credit is to be guaranteed by a third party, subject to the following:

 

a.  such line of credit and guarantee being subordinate to an existing capital loan guaranteed by the City;

 

b.  the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer is satisfied with the terms of the line of credit and the third party guarantee; and

 

c.  the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) consents to the line of credit.

 

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into any documents and agreements necessary to give effect to Recommendations 1 through 5, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

This report provides for a number of amendments to existing loans and loan guarantees extended by the City to third parties.  The amendments include:

 

1.  extending the repayment term of the City loan made to Exhibition Place for the development of the Conference Centre by five years;

 

2.  making a one-time exception to enforcing an operating deficit penalty provision in the loan agreement with the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena (LMGA);

 

3.  extending the term of a loan guarantee to the Theatre Centre by four years;

 

4.  increasing the amount of the line of credit guarantee to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO); and

 

5.  consenting to a request made by Evergreen to permit it to establish a $1.0 million operating line of credit with its bank, which would be guaranteed by a third party.

 

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has determined that these amendments will enhance the long-term viability of these entities without unduly compromising the City's financial interests.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Adjustments to Various Direct City Loans and Loan Guarantees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98519.pdf

EX20.17 - Property Taxes - 2017 Interim Levy By-Law

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Bill 1232 has been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize that the 2017 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 percent of the total 2016 taxes billed for each property, adjusted, as necessary, to reflect any additional taxes added to the previous year's taxes as a result of assessment added to the tax roll.

 

2.  City Council authorize that the interim levy apply to assessments added to the tax roll for 2016 that were not on the assessment roll when the by-law was passed.

 

3.  City Council authorize that:

 

a.  the interim bill payment due dates for property tax accounts paid on the eleven (11) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: February 15, March 15, April 18, May 15, and June 15, 2017;

 

b.  the interim bill payment due date for the two (2) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be March 1, 2017; and

 

c.  the interim bill payment due dates for all other property tax accounts on the regular instalment option or on the six (6) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: March 1, April 3, and May 1, 2017.

 

4.  City Council grant authority to introduce the necessary bill in Council on December 13 and 14, 2016, providing for the levying and collection of the 2017 interim taxes prior to the adoption of the estimates for 2017, which by-law, when enacted, will be effective as of January 1, 2017.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Treasurer

Summary

This report requests Council authority to adopt the necessary by-law to levy interim property taxes for all property classes for 2017 and to prescribe applicable interim bill payment due dates.  The 2017 interim levy will raise approximately $2.0 billion for City purposes, and will provide for the cash requirements of the City until such time as the 2017 Operating Budget and 2017 final property tax levy are approved by Council.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Treasurer on Property Taxes: 2017 Interim Levy By-Law
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98437.pdf

EX20.18 - Administrative Amendments to Reserve Fund Accounts - 2016

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Bill 1233 has been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the revised purpose and the revised Criteria Sheet for the 'Gardiner West Public Realm Improvements Reserve Fund' account (XR3034), as provided in Appendix 1 to the report (November 14, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.  City Council adopt the revised purpose and the revised Criteria Sheet for the 'Social Housing Stabilization Reserve' account (XQ1106), as provided in Appendix 2 to the report (November 14, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

3.  City Council authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $1,274,256 from the 'Hounslow Heath Reserve Fund' account (XR1602) to the 'Land Acquisition Reserve Fund' account (XR1012), and direct the 'Hounslow Health Reserve Fund' account to be closed and deleted from Chapter 227.

 

4. City Council authorize the transfer of the year-end balances (with the exception of development charges collected in respect of electrical power services) of the obligatory reserve fund accounts currently in the Development Charges Pre 1999 Reserve Fund Group, to the corresponding obligatory reserve fund accounts in the current Development Charges Reserve Fund Group.

 

5.  City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to transfer the residual balances relating to development charges collected in respect of electrical power services and contained in the Development Charges Pre 1999 Reserve Fund Group in Schedule 11 of Chapter 227, to Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd. ("Toronto Hydro").

 

6.  City Council direct the Development Charges Pre 1999 Reserve Fund Group be closed and deleted from Chapter 227.

 

7.  City Council direct the following accounts, which have zero balances, be closed and deleted from Chapter 227:

 

Zero Balance Reserve/Reserve Fund Accounts

Reserve Accounts

Beneficial Program

Schedule

Rail Heritage Reserve Fund (XR1217)

 

Economic Development & Culture

7

Toronto Public Library Capital Projects Reserve Fund (XR1061)

Toronto Public Library

8

 

8. City Council authorize the necessary amendments to Chapter 227 in accordance with Recommendations 1 to 7.
 
9.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bills to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 8.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

This report seeks Council approval to implement a number of administrative amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds ("Chapter 227").  These amendments include refining criteria of existing accounts, deleting accounts which are no longer required, and merging existing accounts within Chapter 227.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 14, 2016) Report and Appendices 1 and 2 from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Administrative Amendments to Reserve Fund Accounts - 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98416.pdf

EX20.19 - Progress Report on Open Data Strategic Plan

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Information Officer:

 

a.  to report to the April 19, 2017 Executive Committee meeting on an up-to-date Progress Report on the Open Data Strategic Plan; and

 

b. to report to the June 19, 2017 Executive Committee meeting with a definitive assessment with tangible-results and firm delivery-commitments.

Origin

(November 17, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Information Officer

Summary

Open Data is a key strategic pillar in the delivery of open and transparent government. Open Data is also a foundation that will help drive innovation and new opportunities for both the delivery of City services and the communities and people that the City serves. The City of Toronto is one of the Canadian pioneers of municipal Open Data and consistently ranks high in Open Data municipal assessments.

 

Earlier in 2016, both the Executive Committee and Government Management Committee approved several motions to improve and further extend the effectiveness of the City's Open Data initiative and move towards the development of an Open Data Strategic Plan.

 

The City of Toronto has subsequently made incremental progress to improve Open Data. This report summarizes recent accomplishments and the planned development of an Open Data Strategic Plan in 2017.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) Report and Appendix 1 from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Information Officer on Progress Report on Open Data Strategic Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98501.pdf

EX20.20 - Walk for Reconciliation

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and other City Divisions and Agencies as necessary, to support Reconciliation Canada's efforts to host a Reconciliation Walk on September 24, 2017, in Toronto, including any in kind support as necessary.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Letter from the Aboriginal Affairs Committee

Summary

At its meeting of November 3, 2016, the Aboriginal Affairs Committee considered a presentation from  Karen Joseph, Chief Executive Officer, Reconciliation Canada on the Walk for Reconciliation.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Letter from the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on Walk for Reconciliation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98161.pdf
Presentation by Karen Joseph, Chief Executive Officer, Reconciliation Canada on A Vision for Reconciliation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98160.pdf

Speakers

Karen Joseph, Chief Executive Officer, Reconciliation Canada

EX20.21 - PATH Wayfinding Project

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
20 - Trinity-Spadina, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by reducing the 2016 Business Improvement Area Equal Share Funding Project (CED084) project cost and cash flow by $0.200 million from $4.217 million gross ($2.281 million net) to $4.017 million gross ($2.181 million net).

 

2.  City Council amend the 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by adding a new capital project, PATH Wayfinding Project, with cash flow of $0.100 million gross, funded by debt transferred from the 2016 Equal Share Funding Project in 2016, to provide to the Financial District Business Improvement Area 50 percent of the cost to develop technical designs for new signage and mapping in the PATH underground walkway system such that the total City contribution does not exceed $0.100 million.

Origin

(October 14, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee

Summary

On June 22, 2016 the Financial District Business Improvement Area presented concepts and a work plan for PATH wayfinding signage improvements to the Economic Development Committee.  The Committee requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back on the matter to its October 24, 2016 meeting.

 

This report recommends that funding from the 2016 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture be reallocated to the Financial District Business Improvement Area to share the cost of the technical design phase of the PATH wayfinding project.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 14, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on PATH Wayfinding Project
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98177.pdf
(September 29, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on PATH Wayfinding Project
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98156.pdf

EX20.22 - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Bill 1229 has been submitted on this Item.
Communication EX20.22.1 has been submitted on this Item.

Public Notice Given

Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board and labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council consider the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water concurrently with the 2017 - 2026 Toronto Water Capital Budget and Plan and the 2017 Toronto Water Operating Budget.

 

Rates and Fees

 

2.  City Council adopt:

 

a. Effective January 1, 2017, the combined water and wastewater consumption rates charged to metered consumers as shown below and in Appendix B to the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

 

Annual Consumption

Paid on or before the due date, $/m3

Paid after the due date, $/m3

Block 1 - All consumers of water, including the first 5,000 cubic metres per year consumed by Industrial users

("Block 1 rate")

3.6225

3.8131

Block 2 - Industrial process – use water consumption over 5,000 cubic metres per year, representing a 30% reduction from the Block 1 Rate ("Block 2 rate')

2.5356

2.6690

 

b. Effective January 1, 2017, an increase of 5 percent to the water and wastewater consumption rates charged to flat rate consumers, as set out in Appendix B to the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

 

c. Effective January 1, 2017, the water and wastewater service fees, as set out in Appendix C to the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

 

d. Effective May 1, 2017, water service fees Ref. No. 1, 2 and 5, and wastewater service fee Ref. No. 4, 5 and 6, as shown below and in Appendix C to the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water. Until May 1, 2017, the current fees will remain in effect;

 

Ref. No.

Fee Description

Fee Basis

Proposed 2017 fee

Water Services

1

Installing 19 mm New Residential Water Service and meter

Flat fee per connection

$4,505.00

2

Installing 25 mm New Residential Water Service and Meter

Flat fee per connection

$5,220.00

5

Disconnection Fee for any residential water service less than or equal to 25 mm

Flat fee per disconnection

$1,330.00

Wastewater Services

4

To install new residential sanitary sewer service connection in road allowance

Per Installation

$11,265.00

5

To install new residential storm sewer service connection in road allowance

Per Installation

$11,265.00

6

To disconnect residential sanitary sewer service connection in road allowance

Per Disconnection

$1,390.00

 

e. Effective January 1, 2017, the water rebate for eligible low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons be set at a rate of $1.0867 /m3, representing a 30 percent reduction from the Block 1 rate (paid on or before the due date).

 

3.  City Council authorize that the necessary amendments be made to Municipal Code Chapter 441 - Fees and Charges, Municipal Code, Chapter 849 - Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, and Municipal Code Chapter 681- Sewers, and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required, to give effect to these Recommendations.

 

4.  City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to implement these recommendations, subject to any necessary refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

Capital Budget

 

5.  City Council approve the 2017 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Water with a total project cost of $1.989 billion, and 2017 cash flow of $859.144 million and future year commitments of $4.180 billion comprised of the following:

 

a. New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i. 248 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2017 total project cost of $1.989 billion that requires cash flow reduction of $143.338 million in 2017 and future year cash flow commitments of $413.187 million for 2018; $365.790 million for 2019; $334.438 million for 2020; $197.786 million for 2021; $179.385 million for 2022; $187.358 million for 2023; $188.793 million in 2024; and $93.968 million in 2025;

 

ii. 328 previously approved sub-projects with a 2017 cash flow of $872.903 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $598.830 million for 2018; $446.006 million for 2019; $281.852 million for 2020; $244.975 million for 2021; $178.369 million for 2022; $133.333 million for 2023; $108.576 million in 2024; and $55.630 million in 2025;

 

b. 2016 approved cash flow for 178 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2016 into 2017 totalling $129.579 million.

 

6.  City Council approve the 2018 - 2026 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Water totalling $7.170 billion in project estimates, comprised of $175.137 million for 2018; $500.086 million for 2019; $693.984 million for 2020; $781.039 million for 2021; $846.095 million for 2022; $910.094 million for 2023; $996.937 million for 2024; $1.125 billion for 2025 and $1.142 billion in 2026.

 

7.  City Council consider the operating costs/(savings) of ($0.114) million net in 2017; $3.233 million net in 2018; $3.631 million net in 2019; $0.483 million net in 2020; $0.385 million net in 2021; $1.038 million net in 2022; ; $1.038 million net in 2022; $0.050 million net in 2023; and $1.0 million net in 2024, resulting from the approval of the 2017 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2017 and future year operating budgets.

 

8.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2017 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

9.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water to advance the 2018 cashflow for the Basement Flooding projects into 2017, should it become evident that greater than planned volume of work can be completed, and that the 2018– 2026 budgeted cash flows be adjusted accordingly as part of the 2018 budget process.

 

10. City Council consider the 2017 - 2026 Recommended Capital Budget and Plan - Toronto Water concurrently with the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

Operating Budget

 

11. City Council approve the 2017 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Water of $443.206 million gross, and $778.723 million net in capital-from-current contribution for the following services:

 

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

 

Net

($000s)

Water Treatment & Supply:

Wastewater Collection & Treatment:

Stormwater Management:

193,218.5

221,114.9

28,872.2

 

349,967.4

463,426.7

(24,671.5)

Total Program Budget

443,205.6

 

788,722.6

 

12. City Council approve the 2017 service levels for Toronto Water as outlined on pages 18, 21 and 24 of the 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Water, and associated staff complement of 1,752.65 positions.

 

13. City Council direct the information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Water, remain confidential until the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

 

14. City Council consider the 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Water concurrently with the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water

Summary

This report presents the recommended 2017 water and wastewater consumption rates and service fees arising from concurrent adoption of the recommended 2017 Toronto Water Operating and Capital Budgets.   

 

Council, as part of 2015 budget approval process, endorsed that the 10 year capital plan be premised on 8 percent water and wastewater consumption rate increases in 2015 and 2016 followed by successive 5 percent increases in 2017 and 2018, in order to reinstate approximately $1 billion in capital funding lost from a systematic decline in consumption and to fund emerging projects.

 

Accordingly, this report recommends a 5 percent water and wastewater consumption rate increase for all metered and flat rate consumers, effective January 1, 2017.  In addition, this report recommends inflationary fee increases for certain water and wastewater services, as well as increases reflecting the actual cost for those services based on procurement contracts.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report and Appendix A from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water on 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98484.pdf
Appendix B to the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water on 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98485.pdf
Appendix C to the report (November 3, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water on 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98486.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98439.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting - Appendix A - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98480.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting - Appendix B - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98481.pdf
(November 4, 2016) 2017 Staff Recommended Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Water
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98487.pdf
(October 21, 2016) 2017 Capital Budget Briefing Note #1 - Basement Flooding Protection Program - Program Status Update and Basement Flooding Protection Program Summary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98482.pdf
(October 21, 2016) 2017 Capital Budget Briefing Note #2 - Basement Flooding Protection Program - Project List - 2017 to 2021
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98483.pdf
(November 4, 2016) 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Water
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98489.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Appendix 4 to 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Water
(November 28, 2016) 2017 Budget Briefing Note - Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreement Fee Review Briefing Note
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98823.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) Letter from Andrew Judge, President, The Toronto Industry Network (CC.New.EX20.22.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64547.pdf

22a - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees

Public Notice Given
Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee submits its recommendations on the 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and Recommended 2017 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates and Service Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98619.pdf

EX20.23 - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Bill 1272 has been submitted on this Item.

Public Notice Given

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

Rates and Fees

 

1.  City Council delete the recommended 5.2 percent increase in the Single Family Residential Rate in Appendix A to the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and adopt a 2 percent increase to the Single Family Residential Rate, and that the reduction in revenue be offset by a reduction in contributions to the Solid Waste Management reserves.

 

2.  City Council delete the recommended $23.00 Garbage Bin Downsizing Exchange Fee in Appendix A to the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and that the reduction in revenue be offset by a reduction in contributions to the Solid Waste Management reserves.

 

3.  City Council adopt, as amended by Recommendations 1 and 2 above, a program of increases on all Solid Waste Rates and Fees in 2017 as set out in Appendix A to the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to become effective on January 1, 2017, including a five year Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) Rate and Fee Plan from 2017 to 2021 for rate setting and planning purposes.

 

4.  City Council amend the Fee Description in Reference No. 135 of Appendix A of Schedule 1 to Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, of the Toronto Municipal Code by deleting the Reference Name "Roll-Off Services Fee-General haulage provision of bins and haulage" and replacing it with "Solid Waste Miscellaneous Collection, Haulage and Other Services".

 

5.  City Council consider the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, concurrently with the 2017 - 2026 Recommended Capital Budget and Plan and the 2017 Recommended Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services Division.

 

6.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and amend the Agreement between the City of Toronto and Rehrig Pacific Co., dated December 10, 2007 (in connection with Purchase Order No. 47013061) to allow for an additional $3.5 million for the supply and maintenance of garbage and recycling bins for residential and non-residential customers until November 30, 2017, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

Capital Budget

 

7.  City Council approve the 2017 Recommended Capital Budget for Solid Waste Management Services with a total project cost of $27.719 million, and 2017 cash flow of $105.451 million and future year commitments of $185.188 million comprised of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

1.  28 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2017 total project cost of $27.719 million that requires cash flow of $(10.437) million in 2017 and future year cash flow commitments of $35.186 million for 2018; $9.186 million for 2019; $(10.672) million for 2020; $(0.870) million for 2021; $(1.174) million for 2022; $1.000 million for 2023; $1.000 million for 2024; $1.000 million for 2025; and $3.500 million for 2026.

 

2.  23 previously approved sub-projects with a 2017 cash flow of $114.214 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $48.939 million for 2018; $38.259 million for 2019; $28.694 million for 2020; $13.450 million for 2021; $15.175 million for 2022 and $2.515 million for 2023.

 

b.  2016 approved cash flow for 8 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2016 into 2017 of $1.514 million and into 2018 of $160.

 

8.  City Council approve the 2018 - 2026 Recommended Capital Plan for Solid Waste Management Services totalling $378.131 million in project estimates, comprised of $22.643 million for 2018; $38.042 million for 2019; $40.465 million for 2020; $41.369 million for 2021; $40.432 million for 2022; $52.804 million for 2023; $47.302 million for 2024; $48.152 million for 2025 and $46.922 million in 2026.

 

9.  City Council consider the operating costs (savings) of $0.266 million net in 2017; $0.393 million net in 2018; $(0.703) million net in 2019; $0.109 million net in 2020; $(0.061) million net in 2021; $(0.065) million for 2022; $(0.018) million for 2023; $(0.072) million for 2024; and $(0.075) million for 2025 resulting from the approval of the 2017 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2017 and future year operating budgets.

 

10.  City Council approve 10 new temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2017 capital projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

11.  City Council consider the 2017 - 2026 Recommended Capital Budget and Plan - Solid Waste Management Services concurrently with the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

Operating Budget

 

12.  City Council approve the 2017 Recommended Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services of $378.292 million gross, $25.270 million net contribution for the following services:

 

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

 

Net

($000s)

City Beautification

Residual Management

Solid Waste Collection and Transfer

Solid Waste Education and Enforce.

Solid Waste Processing and Transport

35,779.3

79,101.9

117,327.8

5,865.3

140,218.1

 

33,165.4

33,887.6

(187,247.0)

5,860.8

89,063.6

Total Program Budget

378,292.4

 

(25,269.5)

 

13.  City Council approve the 2017 service levels for Solid Waste Management Services as outlined on pages 17, 20, 23, 26 and 29 of the 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services, and associated staff complement of 1,113.7 positions.

 

14.  City Council approve the 2017 new user fees, technical adjustments to user fees, market rate user fee changes, rationalized user fees, and other fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Solid Waste Management Services identified in Appendix 7 to the 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services, for inclusion in Municipal Code Chapter 441 "Fees and Charges".

 

15.  City Council direct that one-time funding of $18.313 million be transferred from the Waste Management Reserve Fund (XR1404) to the Solid Waste Vehicle Reserve (XQ1014) for the purpose of replacing 60 Class 8 collection vehicles and that this amount be repaid to the Waste Management Reserve Fund through maintenance related savings beginning in 2019.

 

16.  City Council consider the 2017 Recommended Operating Budget - Solid Waste Management Services concurrently with the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

17.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bills to City Council required to implement City Council's decision.

Origin

(November 15, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

This report outlines the recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates and Fees arising from the concurrent adoption of the 2017 Solid Waste Management Services (SMWS) Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets.

 

Recommended rate and fee increases will vary based on customer group. Table 1 highlights the recommended key Solid Waste Rates and Fees beginning January 1, 2017.

 

Table 1 – 2017 Recommended Rate and Fee Increases

 

Customer Group

Increase

Single Family Residential, small bin

$12.73

Single Family Residential, medium bin

$15.45

Single Family Residential, large bin

$20.98

Single Family Residential, extra-large bin

$24.34

Multi-residential base fee per unit

$2.09

Multi-residential excess fee per yd³

$0.15

Yellow Tag Fee

$1.61

 

The proposed blended 3.9 percent increase on SWMS Rates and Fees is anticipated to generate $11.259 million in additional revenue in 2017. This recommended increase is required to fund the necessary reserve contributions that would ensure sufficient funds to pay off the City's 10-year Debt Service issue Plan for SWMS, implement the Long-Term Waste Management Strategy ("Waste Strategy"), offset rapidly escalating vehicle maintenance costs and cover lost revenue. The recommended budget contains $8.433 million in efficiencies and new revenue enhancements representing 7.6 percent of SWMS variable expenses.

 

The 2017 Recommended Operating Budget is $378.3 million, with a $25.3 million reserve contribution, and the 2017 Recommended Capital Budget is $105.3 million – comprised of $103 million in new 2017 funding, as well as $1.7 million in funding carried forward from 2016 into 2017. These combined budgets reflect the cost to maintain the City Council approved service levels for SWMS.

 

A key priority for the SWMS Division for 2017 is the implementation of the Waste Strategy, which includes making advancements in waste reduction and further diversion opportunities as well as ensuring the long term fiscal sustainability of the Division. In keeping with Council Strategic Action #7 (Develop a Long-term Solid Waste Management Strategy), this report also discusses taking continued steps toward rate sustainability through consideration of further reductions to the Single Family Residential Solid Waste Rebate in 2017 as part of the City's Tax Supported Budget to be released later this year. Changes to the Solid Waste Rebate has no impact on the SWMS 2017 Rates and Fees increase or Budgets.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 15, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2017 Waste Rates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98490.pdf
Attachment 1 - Appendix A - Recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98493.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98494.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting - Appendix A - Recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates and Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98495.pdf
2017 Staff Recommended Capital Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98491.pdf
2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98496.pdf
(November 29, 2016) 2017 Operating Budget Briefing Note #1 - Expected Revenue Potential - Renewable Natural Gas and Carbon Offset Credits
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98838.pdf
(November 30, 2016) 2017 Operating Budget Briefing Note #2 - Additional Organics Processing Capacity
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98839.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(November 30, 2016) Letter from Emily J. Alfred, Waste Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance (EX.New.EX20.23.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64430.pdf

23a - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates

Public Notice Given
Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee submits its recommendations on the 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2017 Solid Waste Rates.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Solid Waste Management Services and Recommended 2017 Waste Rates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98628.pdf

EX20.24 - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Parking Authority

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Public Notice Given

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

Capital Budget:

1.  City Council approve the 2017 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority with a total project cost of $99.049 million, and 2017 cash flow of $128.335 million comprised of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

1.  28 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2017 total project cost of $99.049 million that requires cash flow of $99.049 million in 2017; and

 

b.  2016 approved cash flow for 29 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2016 into 2017 totalling $29.286 million.

 

2.  City Council approve the 2018 - 2026 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Parking Authority totalling $420.045 million in project estimates, comprised of $64.857 million for 2018; $65.139 million for 2019; $81.118 million for 2020; $40.297 million for 2021; $35.327 million for 2022; $36.659 million for 2023; $33.992 million for 2024; $29.856 million for 2025 and $32.800 million in 2026.

 

3.  City Council consider the operating savings of $7.635 million net in 2018; $2.960 million net in 2019; $2.967 million net in 2020; $3.808 million net in 2021; $0.961 million net in 2022; $1.460 million net in 2023, $2.275 million net in 2024; $1.390 million net in 2025; and $1.2 million net in 2026 resulting from the approval of the 2017 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2017 and future year operating budgets.

 

4.  All sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2017 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Operating Budget:

5.  City Council approve the 2017 Operating Budget for Toronto Parking Authority of $92.637 million gross, ($63.414) million net for the following services:

Service

Gross

($000s)

 

Net

($000s)

Off-Street Parking

77,339.2

 

(24,920.7)

On-Street Parking

13,559.6

 

(38,493.6)

Bike Share

1,738.1

 

0.0

       

Total Program Budget

92,637.0

 

(63,414.3)

 

6.  City Council approve the 2017 service levels for Toronto Parking Authority as outlined on pages 14, 17, and 19 of the 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Parking Authority, and associated staff complement of 309 positions.

7.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the President of the Toronto Parking Authority to report during the 2017 Budget process on an updated Income Sharing Renewal Agreement, and that the existing Income Sharing Agreement with the Toronto Parking Authority which expired on December 31, 2015, be extended until such time as Council considers an updated Income Sharing Agreement.

8.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report to the Budget Committee in the second quarter of 2017 on the revenue impacts of parking changes made by Community Councils in the last five years and processes for the Toronto Parking Authority to provide input into proposed parking changes which may impact revenue to be considered by Community Council.

9.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report to the Budget Committee in first quarter of 2017, on those areas where on-street parking rates have not increased significantly despite robust local economic growth.

10.  City Council request the President, Toronto Parking Authority to report to Budget Committee with a comprehensive review of the on-street and off-street parking rate structure in comparison to other jurisdictions and private parking lots.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

This report is to advise that the report "2017 Rate Supported Budgets – Toronto Parking Authority", the 2017 Staff Recommended Budget Notes and Appendices will be on the agenda of the Budget Committee meeting of November 18, 2016 and Executive Committee meeting of December 1, 2016.  Materials will be distributed and posted online at www.toronto.ca/council  following the 2017 Rate Budget Launch on November 4, 2016.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98497.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Notice of Public Meeting - 2017 Toronto Parking Authority Rates Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98498.pdf
(November 4, 2016) 2017 Staff Recommended Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98500.pdf
(November 4, 2016) 2017 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98499.pdf

24a - 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Parking Authority

Public Notice Given
Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee submits its recommendations on the 2017 Rate Supported Budgets – Toronto Parking Authority.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on 2017 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Parking Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98640.pdf

EX20.25 - Operating Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the budget adjustments detailed in Appendix F to the report (November 1, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to amend the 2016 Approved Operating Budget between Programs that have no impact to the 2016 Approved Net Operating Budget.

Origin

(November 1, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the operating variance for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 as well as year-end projections. This report also requests City Council's approval for amendments to the 2016 Approved Operating Budget between Programs that have no impact in the 2016 Approved Net Operating Budget.

 

Figure 1: Tax Supported Operating Net Variance Summary ($ Millions)

 

Category

Sep 30, 2016

Projected Y/E 2016

Over/(Under)

Over/(Under)

$

%

$

%

Gross Expenditures

(187.6)

-2.7%

(167.8)

-1.7%

Revenues

(40.0)

-0.9%

(40.1)

-0.7%

Net Expenditures

(147.6)

-5.4%

(127.7)

-3.2%

Less: City Planning

(5.9)

-56.8%

(6.0)

-38.0%

Less: Toronto Building

(6.1)

73.7%

(6.8)

63.6%

Net Expenditures (Excl. City Planning & Toronto Building)

(135.6)

-5.0%

(114.9)

-2.9%

 

As noted in Figure 1 above, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016, Tax Supported Operations reported a favourable net variance of $135.637 million or 5.0 percent and year-end projected net under-spending of $114.882 million or 2.9 percent.

 

The year-to-date net under-spending was primarily driven by:

 

- Over-achieved Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenue, primarily attributed to the increasing growth of sales ($78.964 million net).

 

- Under-expenditures by Transportation Services on salt usage in the winter maintenance program, and over-achieved permit / applications revenue ($17.391 million net).

 

- Toronto Police Service underspending in salaries and benefits due to unfilled positions and over-achieved revenues, primarily from one-time sources ($6.675 million net).

 

- Higher than planned Payments in Lieu of Taxes and lower than anticipated appeals ($6.006 million net).

 

As per the adopted recommendation by Executive Committee on September 22, 2016, City Planning and Toronto Building were separated from the summary section, in order to report directly to City Council on the fee - based portions of City Planning and Toronto Building's operating variances, separate from the tax-based operations.

 

- City Planning - a favourable year-to-date net variance of $5.918 million and the year-end projected favourable net variance of $5.970 million. In accordance with City Council's direction, the surplus will be transferred to Development Application Review Reserve Fund at year-end.

 

- Toronto Building - a favourable year-to-date net variance of $4.811 million, and the year-end projected favourable net variance of $6.809 million to be contributed to Building Code Act Service Improvement Reserve Fund, in accordance with the Building Code Act.

 

Underspending in other Programs and Agencies is primarily due to vacant positions. Majority of the vacant positions are expected to be filled by year-end. More detailed explanations at the program level can be found in the complement section of this report.

 

Based on this current trend, the City is projecting a net favourable year-end variance of $127.693 million or 3.2 percent. The key drivers for the expected net year-end position is largely due to the following:

 

- Higher than budgeted Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenues due to an overall higher number of property sales ($105.036 million net).

 

- Underspending in salaries within Toronto Police Service due to reduced hiring, and higher than budgeted revenues from receipt of one-time sources ($8.900 million net).

 

- Stronger than anticipated Payments In Lieu of Tax revenue, as a result of stronger than anticipated revenues ($6.006 million net).

 

- Under-expenditures within Engineering and Construction Services due to underspending in salaries and benefits from vacant positions until year-end ($3.486 million net).

 

- Underspending within Toronto Employment and Social Services as a result of lower than budgeted monthly caseload along with less than budgeted hydro costs ($2.848 million net).

 

The above favourable variance is partially offset by projected over-expenditures in the following areas:

 

- Unfavourable year-end variance within several Corporate Accounts, Non-Program Expenditures and Revenues, which include: Tax Deficiencies/Write offs, Supplementary Taxes, Toronto Hydro Dividend Income and Other Corporate Revenues, Pandemic Influenza Stockpiling ($21.497 million net).

 

- Higher than budgeted Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) costs arising from work-related cancer claims is projected to result in an unfavourable year-end variance in Fire Services ($6.641 million net).

 

- A decline in ridership volume contributed to the fare revenue shortfall, within Toronto Transit Commission: Conventional service, which is expected to result in unfavourable year-end variance ($5.133 million net).

 

- Unfavourable year-end projected variance within Toronto Transit Commission: Wheel-Trans service due to ever-increasing demand for service, which is continuously outpacing the expectations ($1.984 million net).

 

- Municipal Licensing and Standards is projecting an unfavourable net variance by year-end, primarily due to lower than budgeted revenues, as a result of the partial year implementation of the Ground Transportation Review (GTR) By-Law, and lower fee activity ($1.170 million net).

 

Figure 2: Rate Supported Net Variance Summary ($ Millions)

 

Rate Supported Programs

September 30, 2016

Projected Y/E 2016

 

Over/(Under)

Over/(Under)

Solid Waste Management Services

(0.6)

(9.1)

Toronto Parking Authority

(5.0)

(4.4)

Toronto Water

(41.5)

(32.9)

Total Variance

(47.2)

(46.4)

 

The year-to-date favourable net variance of $47.166 million is driven by the following:

 

- Year-to-date favourable variance of $41.528 million, in Toronto Water, comprised of lower gross expenditures of $20.237 million due to under-spending on salaries and benefits ($4.848 million) as a result of vacancies, lower than anticipated demand for chemicals, and lower transfer costs of bio solids as a result of the beneficial use for sludge. In addition revenues were higher than planned by $21.291 million due to increased demand for new and existing water services, as well as sewer services.

 

- A favourable net variance of $5.010 million, in Toronto Parking Authority, attributed to higher on-street and off-street revenues for garages in downtown fringe areas, which is partially offset by higher than planned property tax payments.

 

- Favourable net variance within Solid Waste Management Services of $0.629 million, comprised of lower gross expenditures of $18.318 million, primarily from underspending in salaries and benefits ($2.934 million) due to vacant positions and contracted services which include lower hauling costs as a result of lower fuel prices.

 

Collectively, Rate Supported Programs are projecting a favourable year-end net variance of $46.367 million. It is primarily driven by Toronto Water ($32.909 million) due to ongoing vacancies ($8.200 million), over-achieved revenue within Toronto Parking Authority at year-end of $4.360 million, and underspending within Solid Waste Management Services of $9.098 million due to vacant positions as well as under-expenditures in contracted services.

 

Figure 3: 2016 Year-To-Date Approved Complement by Vacancy Rate

 

Program/Agency

2016 Year-to-Date

 

Operating Vacancy %

Capital Vacancy %

Budgeted Gapping %

Operating Vacancy Rate (After Gapping)

City Operations

5.2%

19.6%

2.6%

2.6%

Agencies

4.7%

17.4%

2.5%

2.2%

Corporate Accounts

4.6%

0.0%

0.0%

4.6%

Total Levy Operations

4.9%

18.1%

2.5%

2.4%

Rate Supported Programs

7.2%

10.1%

3.1%

4.1%

Grand Total

5.1%

17.9%

2.5%

2.5%

 

Figure 4: 2016 Year-End Approved Complement Projections by Vacancy Rate.

 

Program/Agency

2016 Year-End Projection

 

Operating Vacancy %

Capital Vacancy %

Budgeted Gapping %

Operating Vacancy Rate (After Gapping)

City Operations

2.9%

14.9%

2.6%

0.3%

Agencies

2.2%

2.4%

2.5%

0.0%

Corporate Accounts

5.5%

0.0%

0.0%

5.5%

Total Levy Operations

2.5%

6.7%

2.5%

0.1%

Rate Supported Programs

7.1%

10.1%

3.1%

4.0%

Grand Total

2.8%

6.8%

2.5%

0.3%

 

Vacancy After Gapping percent is based on Operating Budget positions only.

 

- As of September 30, 2016, the City recorded an operating vacancy rate of 2.5 percent after gapping for an approved complement of 51,767.7 operating positions. The year-to-date vacancy rate for capital positions was 17.9 percent for an approved complement of 3,450.8 positions.

 

- The year-end operating vacancy rate after gapping is projected to be 0.3 percent for an approved complement of 51,272.6 operating positions. The forecasted vacancy rate for capital positions is projected to be 6.8 percent for an approved complement of 3,329.8 positions.

 

The detailed overview of the third fiscal quarter complement is provided in the Approved Complement Section of this report.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 1, 2016) Report and Appendices A to G from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Operating Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98530.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(November 30, 2016) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (EX.Supp.EX20.25.1)

25a - Operating Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016

Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

 

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the operating variance for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 as well as year-end projections. This report also requests City Council's approval for amendments to the 2016 Approved Operating Budget between Programs that have no impact in the 2016 Approved Net Operating Budget.

 

Figure 1: Tax Supported Operating Net Variance Summary ($ Millions) 

 

Category

Sep 30, 2016

Projected Y/E 2016

Over/(Under)

Over/(Under)

$

%

$

%

Gross Expenditures

(187.6)

-2.7%

(167.8)

-1.7%

Revenues

(40.0)

-0.9%

(40.1)

-0.7%

Net Expenditures

(147.6)

-5.4%

(127.7)

-3.2%

Less: City Planning

(5.9)

-56.8%

(6.0)

-38.0%

Less: Toronto Building

(6.1)

73.7%

(6.8)

63.6%

Net Expenditures (Excl. City Planning & Toronto Building)

(135.6)

-5.0%

(114.9)

-2.9%

 

As noted in Figure 1 above, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016, Tax Supported Operations reported a favourable net variance of $135.637 million or 5.0 percent and year-end projected net under-spending of $114.882 million or 2.9 percent.

 

The year-to-date net under-spending was primarily driven by:

 

- Over-achieved Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenue, primarily attributed to the increasing growth of sales ($78.964 million net).

 

- Under-expenditures by Transportation Services on salt usage in the winter maintenance program, and over-achieved permit / applications revenue ($17.391 million net).

 

- Toronto Police Service underspending in salaries and benefits due to unfilled positions and over-achieved revenues, primarily from one-time sources ($6.675 million net).

 

- Higher than planned Payments in Lieu of Taxes and lower than anticipated appeals ($6.006 million net).

 

As per the adopted recommendation by Executive Committee on September 22, 2016, City Planning and Toronto Building were separated from the summary section, in order to report directly to City Council on the fee - based portions of City Planning and Toronto Building's operating variances, separate from the tax-based operations.

 

- City Planning - a favourable year-to-date net variance of $5.918 million and the year-end projected favourable net variance of $5.970 million. In accordance with City Council's direction, the surplus will be transferred to Development Application Review Reserve Fund at year-end.

 

- Toronto Building - a favourable year-to-date net variance of $4.811 million, and the year-end projected favourable net variance of $6.809 million to be contributed to Building Code Act Service Improvement Reserve Fund, in accordance with the Building Code Act.

 

Underspending in other Programs and Agencies is primarily due to vacant positions. Majority of the vacant positions are expected to be filled by year-end. More detailed explanations at the program level can be found in the complement section of this report.

 

Based on this current trend, the City is projecting a net favourable year-end variance of $127.693 million or 3.2 percent. The key drivers for the expected net year-end position is largely due to the following:

 

- Higher than budgeted Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenues due to an overall higher number of property sales ($105.036 million net).

 

- Underspending in salaries within Toronto Police Service due to reduced hiring, and higher than budgeted revenues from receipt of one-time sources ($8.900 million net).

 

- Stronger than anticipated Payments In Lieu of Tax revenue, as a result of stronger than anticipated revenues ($6.006 million net).

 

- Under-expenditures within Engineering and Construction Services due to underspending in salaries and benefits from vacant positions until year-end ($3.486 million net).

 

- Underspending within Toronto Employment and Social Services as a result of lower than budgeted monthly caseload along with less than budgeted hydro costs ($2.848 million net).

 

The above favourable variance is partially offset by projected over-expenditures in the following areas:

 

- Unfavourable year-end variance within several Corporate Accounts, Non-Program Expenditures and Revenues, which include: Tax Deficiencies/Write offs, Supplementary Taxes, Toronto Hydro Dividend Income and Other Corporate Revenues, Pandemic Influenza Stockpiling ($21.497 million net).

 

- Higher than budgeted Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) costs arising from work-related cancer claims is projected to result in an unfavourable year-end variance in Fire Services ($6.641 million net).

 

- A decline in ridership volume contributed to the fare revenue shortfall, within Toronto Transit Commission: Conventional service, which is expected to result in unfavourable year-end variance ($5.133 million net).

 

- Unfavourable year-end projected variance within Toronto Transit Commission: Wheel-Trans service due to ever-increasing demand for service, which is continuously outpacing the expectations ($1.984 million net).

 

- Municipal Licensing and Standards is projecting an unfavourable net variance by year-end, primarily due to lower than budgeted revenues, as a result of the partial year implementation of the Ground Transportation Review (GTR) By-Law, and lower fee activity ($1.170 million net).

 

Figure 2: Rate Supported Net Variance Summary ($ Millions)

 

Rate Supported Programs

September 30, 2016

Projected Y/E 2016

 

Over/(Under)

Over/(Under)

Solid Waste Management Services

(0.6)

(9.1)

Toronto Parking Authority

(5.0)

(4.4)

Toronto Water

(41.5)

(32.9)

Total Variance

(47.2)

(46.4)

 

The year-to-date favourable net variance of $47.166 million is driven by the following:

 

- Year-to-date favourable variance of $41.528 million, in Toronto Water, comprised of lower gross expenditures of $20.237 million due to under-spending on salaries and benefits ($4.848 million) as a result of vacancies, lower than anticipated demand for chemicals, and lower transfer costs of bio solids as a result of the beneficial use for sludge. In addition revenues were higher than planned by $21.291 million due to increased demand for new and existing water services, as well as sewer services.

 

- A favourable net variance of $5.010 million, in Toronto Parking Authority, attributed to higher on-street and off-street revenues for garages in downtown fringe areas, which is partially offset by higher than planned property tax payments.

 

- Favourable net variance within Solid Waste Management Services of $0.629 million, comprised of lower gross expenditures of $18.318 million, primarily from underspending in salaries and benefits ($2.934 million) due to vacant positions and contracted services which include lower hauling costs as a result of lower fuel prices.

 

Collectively, Rate Supported Programs are projecting a favourable year-end net variance of $46.367 million. It is primarily driven by Toronto Water ($32.909 million) due to ongoing vacancies ($8.200 million), over-achieved revenue within Toronto Parking Authority at year-end of $4.360 million, and underspending within Solid Waste Management Services of $9.098 million due to vacant positions as well as under-expenditures in contracted services.

 

Figure 3: 2016 Year-To-Date Approved Complement by Vacancy Rate

 

Program/Agency

2016 Year-to-Date

 

Operating Vacancy %

Capital Vacancy %

Budgeted Gapping %

Operating Vacancy Rate (After Gapping)

City Operations

5.2%

19.6%

2.6%

2.6%

Agencies

4.7%

17.4%

2.5%

2.2%

Corporate Accounts

4.6%

0.0%

0.0%

4.6%

Total Levy Operations

4.9%

18.1%

2.5%

2.4%

Rate Supported Programs

7.2%

10.1%

3.1%

4.1%

Grand Total

5.1%

17.9%

2.5%

2.5%

 

Figure 4: 2016 Year-End Approved Complement Projections by Vacancy Rate.

 

Program/Agency

2016 Year-End Projection

 

Operating Vacancy %

Capital Vacancy %

Budgeted Gapping %

Operating Vacancy Rate (After Gapping)

City Operations

2.9%

14.9%

2.6%

0.3%

Agencies

2.2%

2.4%

2.5%

0.0%

Corporate Accounts

5.5%

0.0%

0.0%

5.5%

Total Levy Operations

2.5%

6.7%

2.5%

0.1%

Rate Supported Programs

7.1%

10.1%

3.1%

4.0%

Grand Total

2.8%

6.8%

2.5%

0.3%

 

Vacancy After Gapping percent is based on Operating Budget positions only.

 

- As of September 30, 2016, the City recorded an operating vacancy rate of 2.5 percent after gapping for an approved complement of 51,767.7 operating positions. The year-to-date vacancy rate for capital positions was 17.9 percent for an approved complement of 3,450.8 positions.

 

- The year-end operating vacancy rate after gapping is projected to be 0.3 percent for an approved complement of 51,272.6 operating positions. The forecasted vacancy rate for capital positions is projected to be 6.8 percent for an approved complement of 3,329.8 positions.

 

The detailed overview of the third fiscal quarter complement is provided in the Approved Complement Section of this report.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on Operating Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98631.pdf

EX20.26 - Capital Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto capital variance for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016, as well as projected actual expenditures to December 31, 2016. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the 2016 Approved Capital Budget.

 

The report also identifies 4 completed capital projects with a combined budget of $27.626 million that are ready to be closed and have been completed under budget, resulting in savings of $0.096 million in reserve funding that will be returned to their original funding sources.

 

Table 1: Nine Months and Year-End Projected Spending Rate

 

 

2016 Approved Budget

Actual Expenditures - January 1 to September 30, 2016

Projected Actual Expenditures at Year-End

$000s

%

$000s

%

Tax Supported

3,701,705

1,186,068

32.0%

2,397,279

64.8%

Rate Supported Programs:

1,034,364

385,548

37.3%

777,992

75.2%

TOTAL

4,736,068

1,571,616

33.2%

3,175,270

67.0%

 

The spending pattern for the first nine months of 2016 is consistent with prior years. As detailed by City Program and Agency in Appendix 1, actual expenditures to year-end are expected to reach $3.175 billion or 67 percent of the total 2016 Approved Capital Budget. 13 of 33 City Programs and Agencies are projecting spending in excess of 70 percent by year-end: Tax Supported Programs project a spending rate of 64.8 percent to year-end; while Rate Supported Programs project year-end spending rate of 75.2 percent.

 

Figure 1: 2011 - 2016 Capital Spending Rate

 

(See Figure 1 titled 2011 - 2016 Capital Spending Rate

in the Summary Section of the report dated November 16, 2016

from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer)

 

As shown in the Chart 1 above, City's capital spending at year-end is expected to reach $3.175 billion or 67 percent of 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget. Over the previous 5 years both the approved capital budget (including carry forward funding) and the actual spending have been trending upward at a relatively steady rate. However, the City's spending rate increased to 68.3 percent and projected 67 percent in 2015 and 2016 respectively, as a result of increased actual spending in some major capital projects. These include Toronto Transit Commission increased spending from 57.5 percent in year 2014 to projected spending of over 67 percent in 2016; Facilities Management increased spending from 49.7 percent in 2014 to projected spending of 54.2 percent in 2016 and Park, Forestry and Recreation increased spending from 50.5 percent in 2014 to projected 53.4 percent in 2016.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Capital Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98504.pdf
Appendices 1 to 4
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98505.pdf
Appendix 5 - Capital Dashboard by Program/Agency
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98506.pdf

Speakers

Timothy Dobson, Chairman, Lakeshore Planning Council Corp.
Peggy Moulder, Secretary, Lakeshore Planning Council Corp.

Communications (Committee)

(November 30, 2016) Letter from Timothy Dobson, Chairman, Lakeshore Planning Council Corporation (EX.New.EX20.26.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64399.pdf

26a - Capital Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016

Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto capital variance for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016, as well as projected actual expenditures to December 31, 2016. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the 2016 Approved Capital Budget.

 

The report also identifies 4 completed capital projects with a combined budget of $27.626 million that are ready to be closed and have been completed under budget, resulting in savings of $0.096 million in reserve funding that will be returned to their original funding sources.

 

Table 1: Nine Months and Year-End Projected Spending Rate

 

 

2016 Approved Budget

Actual Expenditures - January 1 to September 30, 2016

Projected Actual Expenditures at Year-End

$000s

%

$000s

%

Tax Supported

3,701,705

1,186,068

32.0%

2,397,279

64.8%

Rate Supported Programs:

1,034,364

385,548

37.3%

777,992

75.2%

TOTAL

4,736,068

1,571,616

33.2%

3,175,270

67.0%

The spending pattern for the first nine months of 2016 is consistent with prior years. As detailed by City Program and Agency in Appendix 1, actual expenditures to year-end are expected to reach $3.175 billion or 67 percent of the total 2016 Approved Capital Budget. 13 of 33 City Programs and Agencies are projecting spending in excess of 70 percent by year-end: Tax Supported Programs project a spending rate of 64.8 percent to year-end; while Rate Supported Programs project year-end spending rate of 75.2 percent.

 

Figure 1: 2011 - 2016 Capital Spending Rate

 

(See Figure 1 titled 2011 - 2016 Capital Spending Rate

in the Summary Section of the report dated November 16, 2016

from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer)

 

As shown in the Chart 1 above, City's capital spending at year-end is expected to reach $3.175 billion or 67 percent of 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget. Over the previous 5 years both the approved capital budget (including carry forward funding) and the actual spending have been trending upward at a relatively steady rate. However, the City's spending rate increased to 68.3 percent and projected 67 percent in 2015 and 2016 respectively, as a result of increased actual spending in some major capital projects. These include Toronto Transit Commission increased spending from 57.5 percent in year 2014 to projected spending of over 67 percent in 2016; Facilities Management increased spending from 49.7 percent in 2014 to projected spending of 54.2 percent in 2016 and Park, Forestry and Recreation increased spending from 50.5 percent in 2014 to projected 53.4 percent in 2016.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on Capital Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98641.pdf

EX20.27 - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy 2016 Capital Budget and 2016 - 2025 Capital Plan Adjustments and Accelerations / Deferrals (November)

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy's 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget in the amount of $2.888 million, as illustrated in Schedule A to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, with zero gross and debt impact.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

This report requests authority to amend the Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy (FREEE) 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2017-2025 Capital Plan.  The amendments will have zero gross and net debt impact corporately and will better align 2016 and future cash flows with Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy program requirements.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer on Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy 2016 Capital Budget and 2016-2025 Capital Plan Adjustments and Accelerations/Deferrals (November)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98216.pdf
Schedule A - 2016 Budget Adjustments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98217.pdf

27a - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy 2016 Capital Budget and 2016 - 2025 Capital Plan Adjustments and Accelerations / Deferrals (November)

Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

This report requests authority to amend the Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy (FREEE) 2016 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2017-2025 Capital Plan. The amendments will have zero gross and net debt impact corporately and will better align 2016 and future cash flows with Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy program requirements.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy 2016 Capital Budget and 2016 - 2025 Capital Plan Adjustments and Accelerations / Deferrals (November)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98647.pdf

EX20.28 - 2016 Budget Adjustments - Social Infrastructure Fund

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize an increase to the City Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $7,331,846 gross, $0 net for 2016, with a future year impact of $66,177,301 gross, $0 net for 2017 and $1,151,559 gross, $0 net for 2018, based on the funding allocation from the Ministry of Housing Social Infrastructure Fund, with future year staffing requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.

 

2.  City Council authorize an increase to the City Operating Budget for the Affordable Housing Office of $42,000 gross, $0 net for 2016, with a future year impact of $500,000 gross, $0 net for 2017 and $500,000 gross, $0 net for 2018, based on the funding allocation from the Ministry of Housing, Social Infrastructure Fund, with future year staffing requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.


3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to utilize funds to allocate Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) Rent Supplements, in the amount of $21,600 for 2016, $129,600 for 2017, and $810,000 for 2018 to 2024.

 

4.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to utilize funds for Social Housing Improvement Program project capital costs, in the amount of $7,225,083 for 2016 and $65,025,742 for 2017.

 

5.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to utilize administrative funds to hire nine (9) full-time temporary staff, for the amount of $85,163 for 2016, $1,021,959 for 2017 and $1,021,959 gross for 2018, to administer and deliver the housing allowance and rent supplement operating components, with future year requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.

 

6.  City Council authorize the Director of the Affordable Housing Office, to utilize administrative funds to hire four (4) full-time temporary staff, to administer and deliver the Social Infrastructure Fund and other related programs, in the amount of $42,000 for 2016, $500,000 for 2017 and $500,000 for 2018, with future year requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.

Origin

(November 10, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Director, Affordable Housing Office

Summary

The City of Toronto has been allocated $154.3 million through the new Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) program for 2016 and 2017.

 

The Social Infrastructure Fund includes two main program components:  The Social Housing Improvement Program (SHIP) to improve and preserve the quality of housing, and increased funding for the Investment in Affordable Housing program (SIF IAH).

 

The purpose of this report is to ensure capacity within Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) and the Affordable Housing Office (AHO) to fully deliver the additional federal-provincial funding allocated to the City under the new Social Infrastructure Fund by adding 13 full-time temporary staff for a 2-year period ending in 2018, fully funded by the SIF administrative allocation, and by making other adjustments to facilitate Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's program delivery. Staffing requirements for any residual work in 2019 and beyond will be revisited through the City's annual budget process.

 

This report seeks City Council authority to adjust the 2016 Approved Operating budgets of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's (SSHA) and the Affordable Housing Office (AHO). The adjustments for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration will include funding for administration (i.e., salary and benefits) and grants, while those for  Social Infrastructure Fund will include administration only, as Affordable Housing Office grants funding will be adjusted through different processes. The adjustments will increase the Program's Operating Budgets by:

 

-  Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $7,331,846 gross, $0 net for 2016, $66,177,301 gross, $0 net for 2017, and $1,151,559 gross, $0 net for 2018, with future year staffing requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process; and

 

-  Affordable Housing Office of $42,000 gross, $0 net for 2016, $500,000 gross, $0 net for 2017 and $500,000 gross, $0 net for 2018, with future year staffing requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.


These budget adjustments will allow Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Affordable Housing Office to complete upfront work required to commit, spend, and report on the funds received by the deadlines set by the federal and provincial governments. Any future commitments beyond 2018 will be subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 10, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Director, Affordable Housing Office on 2016 Budget Adjustments - Social Infrastructure Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98507.pdf

28a - 2016 Budget Adjustments - Social Infrastructure Fund

Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The City of Toronto has been allocated $154.3 million through the new Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) program for 2016 and 2017.

 

The Social Infrastructure Fund includes two main program components: The Social Housing Improvement Program (SHIP) to improve and preserve the quality of housing, and increased funding for the Investment in Affordable Housing program (SIF IAH).

 

The purpose of this report is to ensure capacity within Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) and the Affordable Housing Office (AHO) to fully deliver the additional federal-provincial funding allocated to the City under the new Social Infrastructure Fund by adding 13 full-time temporary staff for a 2-year period ending in 2018, fully funded by the SIF administrative allocation, and by making other adjustments to facilitate Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's program delivery. Staffing requirements for any residual work in 2019 and beyond will be revisited through the City's annual budget process.

 

This report seeks City Council authority to adjust the 2016 Approved Operating budgets of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's (SSHA) and the Affordable Housing Office (AHO). The adjustments for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration will include funding for administration (i.e., salary and benefits) and grants, while those for Social Infrastructure Fund will include administration only, as Affordable Housing Office grants funding will be adjusted through different processes. The adjustments will increase the Program's Operating Budgets by:

 

- Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $7,331,846 gross, $0 net for 2016, $66,177,301 gross, $0 net for 2017, and $1,151,559 gross, $0 net for 2018, with future year staffing requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process; and

 

- Affordable Housing Office of $42,000 gross, $0 net for 2016, $500,000 gross, $0 net for 2017 and $500,000 gross, $0 net for 2018, with future year staffing requests subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.


These budget adjustments will allow Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Affordable Housing Office to complete upfront work required to commit, spend, and report on the funds received by the deadlines set by the federal and provincial governments. Any future commitments beyond 2018 will be subject to Council approval through the annual budget process.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on 2016 Budget Adjustments - Social Infrastructure Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98649.pdf

EX20.29 - Urban Forestry - Increase in Complaints under the Municipal Tree Protection Bylaws

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve an additional temporary six positions for a duration of six months from January 2017 to June 2017 for a temporary initiative to address the increase in complaints and permit applications under the Municipal Tree Protection By-Laws with an associated gross expenditure of $0.284 million gross and $0 net, to fully recovered by permit and contravention fees generated under the bylaws for this purpose.

 

2.  City Council approve that the 2017 Interim Operating Budget Estimates for Parks, Forestry and Recreation be adjusted accordingly by $0.142 million gross and $0 net, to provide sufficient spending authority in advance of the 2017 budget process.

 

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2017 Second Quarter Operating Variance Report on the progress of this response.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

The purpose of this report is to increase the 2017 Interim Operating Budget Estimates for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accommodate the cost of adding an additional six temporary positions for six months to address a recent surge of complaints regarding bylaw infractions under the Street Tree and Private Tree By-laws (City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 813, Articles II and III) and Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law (City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 658) as well as an increase in permit applications.

 

The cost of this response will be recovered by the permit and contravention fees generated under the bylaws during this period.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division on Urban Forestry - Increase in Complaints under the Municipal Tree Protection Bylaws
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98575.pdf

29a - Urban Forestry - Increase in Complaints under the Municipal Tree Protection Bylaws

Origin
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The purpose of this report is to increase the 2017 Interim Operating Budget Estimates for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accommodate the cost of adding an additional six temporary positions for six months to address a recent surge of complaints regarding bylaw infractions under the Street Tree and Private Tree By-laws (City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 813, Articles II and III) and Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law (City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 658) as well as an increase in permit applications.

 

The cost of this response will be recovered by the permit and contravention fees generated under the bylaws during this period.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from the Budget Committee on Urban Forestry - Increase in Complaints under the Municipal Tree Protection Bylaws
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98650.pdf

EX20.30 - Accessible Communication at Meetings

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct that the City increase the accessibility of public processes, consultations and committee meetings by including communities, using accessible, alternative and visual languages, including audio description, as a way to communicate and that such meetings progress to universal design for all people in the City of Toronto.

 

2.  City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to report to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee every six months on the progress the City has made with respect to the universal design for all meetings and the establishment of accessibility minimum standards for participation in meetings.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Letter from the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Summary

After attending a meeting at the Toronto and East York Community Council in September, I wanted to find a way to implement more accessibility in the political process for people with disAbilities, specifically people living with speech/language difficulties and who use Augmentative communication and Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

 

All public consultations and meetings open to the public should include sufficient time (often extra time) for people using alternative communication/visual language in their deputation process.  So far, what I have seen is that people that need extra time to communicate are given that extra time – which is awesome – but I would like to make that more transparent and in written form when it comes to public processes and consultations.  It should be well known that for all public processes and consultations, the participation of people using alternative communication is encouraged and will be accommodated.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Letter from the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee on Accessible Communication at Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97841.pdf
(October 13, 2016) Letter from Terri-Lynn Langdon on Accessible Communication at Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97799.pdf

Speakers

Miroslav Glavic
Emily Daigle

EX20.32 - Accessible Bus Routes

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to review the process for classification of accessible and inaccessible bus stops/routes to determine how it is impacting Toronto Transit Commission policies and whether any improvements can be made so that accessibility options are improved on bus stops/routes.

 

2.  City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to ensure the policy that allows customers be dropped off between bus stops at locations that are deemed to be accessible and safe by the customer, is being applied consistently.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Letter from the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Summary

Currently, not all bus stops are up to code to be optimally accessible yet there are many TTC customers that require accessible bus stops in order to use the service and arrive at their desired destinations.  The TTC has indicated that there is a policy that allows customers to be dropped off at locations near or between bus stops that are deemed to be both accessible and safe by the customer. However, the policy is not always applied when a bus stop has been classified as inaccessible by the City of Toronto, Transportation Services.  There should be a consistent practice in place that prioritizes access to transit (i.e. pulling up to a curb, and moving away from street furniture) to enhance TTC services for all riders.  The classification of accessible/ inaccessible bus routes should be reviewed and revised or eliminated so that it does not conflict with TTC policies.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Letter from the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee on Accessible Bus Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97848.pdf
(October 13, 2016) Letter from Terri-Lynn Langdon on Accessible Bus Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97846.pdf

Speakers

Miroslav Glavic
Emily Daigle

EX20.35 - Agreement with Beanfield Technologies Incorporated for the Name-in-Title Sponsorship of Allstream Centre

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
14 - Parkdale-High Park, 19 - Trinity-Spadina

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Board to enter a Memorandum of Understand and a long-form Naming Agreement with Beanfield generally on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix "A" and the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 24, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.   City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 24, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place not be released publicly in order to protection the competitive position and future economic interests of Exhibition Place and the City of Toronto.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place

Summary

This report recommends that the Board enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a long-form naming agreement with Beanfield Technologies Inc. (Beanfield) for the name-in-title sponsorship of Allstream Centre commencing at the expiry of the existing agreement between MTS Allstream Inc. (Allstream) and the Board.  The Naming Agreement with Beanfield will commence March 1, 2017 and continue for 10 years. The proposed terms and conditions are as set out in Appendix “A” and the confidential terms related to the financial return paid for the specific rights received are set out in the Confidential Attachment.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 24, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place on Agreement with Beanfield Technologies Inc. for the Name-in-Title Sponsorship of Allstream Centre
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98162.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

EX20.37 - Toronto Police Services Board - 911 Texting

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council receive the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board for information.

Origin

(November 2, 2016) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council, via the Executive Committee, with the Toronto Police Services Board's (Board) response to City Council's Member Motion from its meeting held on July 12, 2016, regarding 911 Texting.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 2, 2016) Report and Appendix A from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board on City of Toronto Council Recommendation - Member Motion - 911 Texting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98200.pdf

EX20.41 - Replacing the Lost Railway Stations of West Toronto

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council indicate its support for replacing the lost railway stations of West Toronto by requesting Metrolinx to work with the residents of these communities, in order to reach a design for these new stations which includes the architectural template of former railway depots in this area.

 

2.  City Council request Metrolinx to involve individuals from the local community who have interest and experience related to railway history and heritage preservation in the community consultations and advisory panels during the Environmental Assessment process for these new stations.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Member Motion from Councillor Cesar Palacio, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton

Summary

City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, referred Motion MM22.7 to the Executive Committee.

 

In earlier times, Toronto’s West Toronto - Davenport - Parkdale area held at least nine railway stations. Suburban depots located in what were originally standalone communities, including Parkdale, West Toronto, and York, were a core part of the economic and transportation infrastructure. These communities began, and developed, due to the arrival of railways and the construction of major railway facilities in these areas.

 

None of these stations have survived as working or heritage structures. By 1980, the heritage value of these structures was recognized; however, owing to weaker laws and lack of funding, attempts to preserve these buildings were unsuccessful. Two stations - Canadian National St. Clair Avenue Depot, and Canadian National Parkdale Depot - were lost to fire shortly after having been set aside for restoration. The third station, the former Canadian Pacific West Toronto depot, was demolished by its owner just as the City was taking steps to relocate and preserve it. The loss of the West Toronto Depot was a particularly bitter blow to the community and spurred interest in more concentrated heritage efforts.

 

Metrolinx is currently planning new rail stations in some of these same locations - St. Clair/Keele, Bloor/Lansdowne, and Liberty Village/Parkdale - to support the planned new GO Regional Express Rail and SmartTrack services.

 

There is an opportunity to design and construct these new stations using the architectural template of former railway depots in this area.  This will restore this lost element of past history into the community.

 

Use of traditional architecture will complement the prevailing flavour of dwellings and businesses in these areas, and prevent the mismatching of 2016 architecture into public space at these locations.

 

Since the new buildings will be working transit facilities, no new funding is required to achieve this. Once constructed, these heritage relevant structures will have longevity in these communities. Their future role is aligned to their original purpose. Proper security and ongoing maintenance is assured.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 14, 2016) Member Motion from Councillor Cesar Palacio, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton on Replacing the Lost Railway Stations of West Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98343.pdf
Toronto Star article entitled "City halts CP Rail project"
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98344.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(November 7, 2016) Letter from Paul Cordingley, Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel (EX.Main.EX20.41.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-64051.pdf
(November 26, 2016) E-mail from R.L. Kennedy (EX.Supp.EX20.41.2)

EX20.45 - 2017 Interim Estimates

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the 2017 Interim Operating Estimates totalling $2.506 billion as detailed by City Program and Agency in Appendix 1 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.  City Council approve the 2017 Interim Capital Estimates totalled $929.952 million in gross expenditures and financing of $349.399 million in debt funding; $188.283 million in Provincial and Federal funding; $225.633 million in Reserve/Reserve Funds funding; $66.406 million in Development Charges and $100.231 million in Third Party and Other funding as detailed by City Program and Agency in Appendix 2 to the report (November 23, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

Origin

(November 23, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

In accordance with the City of Toronto Act (CoTA) and Financial Control By-Law, Interim Budget Estimates must be approved prior to January 1, 2017 to ensure that appropriate Council approval is granted to fund the continuance of the City's business until 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets are approved by City Council.

 

The 2017 Tax supported Operating and Capital Budgets are scheduled to be approved by City Council on February 15 and 16, 2017. The purpose of this report is to establish the 2017 Interim Operating and Capital Estimates in order to enable City Programs and Agencies to have necessary spending authority to carry out their ongoing base operations and to continue work on previously approved urgent capital projects until the 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets are approved by City Council and uploaded in the City financial system.

 

The 2017 Tax Supported Interim Operating Estimates are $2.506 billion gross and requires cash outflow funding of $2.139 billion. The 2017 Tax Supported Interim Capital Estimates total $929.952 million gross expenditures that require debenture financing of $349.399 million.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 23, 2016) Report and Appendices 1 and 2 from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on 2017 Interim Estimates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-98677.pdf

Board of Health - Meeting 16

HL16.1 - Progress in Implementing the Intimate Partner Violence Action Plan, 2016-2019

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Without Recommendation

Board Recommendations

The Board of Health forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

Board Decision Advice and Other Information

The Board of Health:  

 

1.  Requested the Acting Medical Officer of Health, in coordination with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop a City of Toronto public education campaign to address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), to address societal norms, gender and economic inequality, discrimination, and other factors that perpetuate IPV identified in Goal 3 of the Action Plan, and to include: consideration of partnerships with community organizations, unique and intersecting issues and vulnerabilities faced by LGBTQ2S and Indigenous communities, campaign language to encourage bystander intervention, campaign advertising opportunities through City-owned street furniture and infrastructure, and the funding required to implement the campaign; and report back to the March 20, 2017 meeting of the Board of Health.

 

2.  Requested the Ontario government to:

 

a.  Provide dedicated funding to increase access to culturally safe and appropriate supports and services for those affected by IPV in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two spirit, gender diverse, and queer (LGBTQ2S) communities in Toronto.

 

b.  In developing the Legal Aid Ontario domestic violence strategy, include:

 

i.    exploring the establishment of a LGBTQ2S family law clinic in Toronto,

ii.   providing LGBTQ2S, anti-racist, anti-oppression training for legal  professionals, and

iii.  implementing specific policies that speak to practices that are inclusive of all those with marginalized identities.

 

3.  Requested the Toronto Police Services Board to build upon work underway to develop relationships with marginalized communities, including LGBTQ2S and racialized communities, and explore how to further enhance Toronto Police Service capacity for effective, appropriate response to Intimate Partner Violence incidents that involve people from marginalized communities.

 

4.  Requested the federal government to include dedicated funding to prevent and respond to Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ2S communities within the national strategy against gender-based violence currently being developed.

 

5.  Forwarded the report (November 24, 2016) from the Acting Medical Officer of Health to the following:  all City divisions and agencies; the City's Occupational Health and Safety Coordinating Committee; the four Toronto School Boards; Legal Aid Ontario; Law Society of Upper Canada; Ontario Human Rights Commission; and government ministries that provide programs or services to groups who are vulnerable and more likely to experience violence including the:

 

-        Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs

-        Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

-        Ministry of Children and Youth Services

-        Ministry Responsible for Women's Issues

-        Ministry of the Attorney General

-        Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

-        Ontario Women’s Directorate

-        Department of Justice Canada

-        Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

-        Ministry of Status of Women Canada.

 

The Acting Medical Officer of Health gave a presentation on Progress in Implementing the Intimate Partner Violence Action Plan, 2016 - 2019.

Origin

(November 24, 2016) Report from the Acting Medical Officer of Health

Summary

In Canada, one in three women has experienced abuse at some point in her life, and every six days, a woman is killed by her partner. On November 30, 2015 the Board of Health endorsed the Toronto Public Health (TPH) Action Plan on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against Women and unanimously approved its recommendations for advocacy to other orders of government and for collaboration with other City divisions and agencies to identify opportunities to implement the IPV Action Plan. The Board directed the Medical Officer of Health to report on the progress in implementing the Action Plan in the fall of 2016. This report responds to that request.

 

The IPV Action Plan, 2016-2019, consists of 10 goals and a series of actions to enhance TPH's capacity to prevent, identify early, and respond to those affected by IPV. Within the first year of implementation of the Action Plan, progress has been made in addressing actions in all three areas of intervention and the report highlights some accomplishments to date. Toronto Public Health staff have initiated engagement with relevant City divisions in Cluster A to look for opportunities to implement the Action Plan. Structures are being established to facilitate long-term implementation in TPH and all relevant City divisions and agencies.

 

Early in the implementation process, TPH identified the need to enhance the plan to address the unique issues faced by vulnerable groups, beginning with Indigenous and LGBTQ2S communities, and continuing with other vulnerable groups in the future. This report identifies how TPH will address issues faced by these two communities.

Background Information (Board)

(November 24, 2016) Report from the Acting Medical Officer of Health on Progress in Implementing the Intimate Partner Violence Action Plan, 2016-2019
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-98553.pdf
Attachment 1 - Toronto Public Health Action Plan on Intimate Partner Violence, 2016-2019
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-98776.pdf
(December 5, 2016) Presentation on Progress in Implementing the Intimate Partner Violence Action Plan, 2016-2019
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-98919.pdf

Speakers

Dr. Kathleen Pye, Director of Research and Policy, Egale Canada Human Rights Trust
Ellen Blais, Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network

Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 16

CD16.1 - City of Toronto Basketball Development Plan

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend recommendation 1.d of the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to read as follows:

 

d.  Parks, Forestry and Recreation create an entry point into community basketball for youth with minimal or no experience in the sport by establishing an introductory basketball program for youth including, but not limited to, developing targets and a plan to increase the amount of drop-in hours provided by Parks, Forestry and Recreation at Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board schools.

 

2.  City Council approve the following recommendations of the Basketball Development Plan, set out in Appendix 1 to the report (November 15, 2016) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and as amended by Recommendation 1:

 

a. Parks, Forestry and Recreation increase the number of qualified community basketball coaches in Toronto through the continued delivery of the Let's Get Coaching! Program.

 

b. Parks, Forestry and Recreation establish quality standards for introductory basketball programs through the implementation of a standardized Learn-to-Play curriculum.

 

c. Parks, Forestry and Recreation support community basketball organizations' capacity to provide quality programs.

 

d. Parks, Forestry and Recreation create an entry point into community basketball for youth with minimal or no experience in the sport by establishing an introductory basketball program for youth, including, but not limited to, developing targets and a plan to increase the amount of drop-in hours provided by Parks, Forestry and Recreation at Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board schools.

 

e. Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA), increase participation in wheelchair basketball by partnering to provide a program to residents.

 

f. Parks, Forestry and Recreation align the findings of the Basketball Development Plan with the other divisional plan currently in progress.

 

g. The Toronto Sports Council (TSC) share their expertise and research findings with Parks, Forestry and Recreation to identify strategies that will increase participation by under-represented groups including a focus on female participation.

 

h. Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA), and community partners collaborate to increase the connectivity of Toronto's community basketball network by creating networking, as well as information and resource sharing opportunities.

 

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to explore private sector partnerships and/or sponsorships to ensure the success of the Basketball Development Plan.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Community Development and Recreation Committee:

 

 1.  Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the second quarter of 2017 on the number and location of indoor and outdoor basketball courts and potential sites for three-on-three courts in City parks.

Origin

(November 15, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Committee

Summary

Community sport helps build strong and healthy communities by creating opportunities for integration and inclusion, as well as opportunities to benefit from physical activity and sport participation. The current and growing popularity of basketball in Toronto, in combination with the relatively low cost associated with player equipment, make the sport an effective vehicle to engage residents in community sport and physical activity.

 

The Basketball Development Plan will build capacity in community basketball through quality programs, greater access to program-related information and the delivery of a strengthened network of community basketball program providers.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 15, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on City of Toronto Basketball Development Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98432.pdf
Attachment 1 - Basketball Development Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98433.pdf
Basketball Development Plan - Appendices 1 and 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98620.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(November 28, 2016) Letter from Jason Jansson, Executive Director, Ontario Basketball Association (CD.New.CD16.1.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-64287.pdf
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Bridgette Estrela, Director, Partnerships and Development, MLSE Launchpad (CD.New.CD16.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-64288.pdf
(November 28, 2016) Letter from Ron Yeung, Manager, Domestic Development, Canada Basketball (CD.New.CD16.1.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-64289.pdf
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Heather Mitchell, Chair, Toronto Sports Council (CD.New.CD16.1.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-64311.pdf

CD16.2 - Full-Day Kindergarten and School-age Program Updates

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request that the Province of Ontario provide additional funding for child care fee subsidies and base operating funding to enable the ongoing expansion of before-and-after-school kindergarten and school-age programs and to address affordability barriers for families.

 

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to report to the Budget Committee through the 2017 budget process and concurrently to the Community Development and Recreation Committee at its January 16, 2017 meeting with an analysis of the number of subsidies required to maintain the ratio of fee subsidies to licensed spaces that existed prior to the introduction of the Full Day Kindergarten Before and After School, including costs for implementation in 2017.

Origin

(November 15, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Children's Services

Summary

This report responds to two Community Development and Recreation Committee requests. The first request is for an update on full-day kindergarten implementation. The second is for a report on provincial policy direction and regulations and City standards for school-age children.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 15, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Children's Services on Full-Day Kindergarten and School-age Programs Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98402.pdf

Speakers

Jane Mercer, Executive Co-ordinator, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care
June Hall, Director, Main Square Day Care Centre
Councillor Janet Davis

Communications (Committee)

(November 29, 2016) Letter from Jessica Diamond, Chair, Board of Directors, Gledhill Avenue Child Care Centre (CD.New.CD16.2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-64312.pdf
(November 29, 2016) Submission from Jane Mercer, Executive Co-ordinator, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care (CD.New.CD16.2.2)

CD16.6 - Update on the Delivery of the Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF)

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
The General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (CD16.6a for information).

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to revise the Housing Stabilization Fund eligibility policies to:

 

a.  Eliminate the requirement for a separate income test to establish eligibility for the Fund;

 

b.  Change the criteria for the replacement of furniture as a result of bed bug infestations to include soft furniture in addition to beds; and

 

c.  Implement flat rates for the issuances of essential furniture and moving costs.

 

2.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consider making a one-time contribution of up to $3.8 million from the 2016 year-end surplus in accordance with the City's Surplus Management Policy to the Housing Stabilization Reserve (XQ1112) to provide funding for time-limited housing allowances in accordance with the criteria set out by Council for this reserve.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Community Development and Recreation Committee:

 

1.  Requested the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to report directly to City Council at its next meeting, clarifying current criteria and expanding eligibility criteria for clients accessing the Housing Stabilization Fund.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services

Summary

This report provides an update on the utilization and delivery of the Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF) in 2015. The report also responds to emerging issues raised by clients, advocacy groups and community organizations, identifying key policy changes that will be made to the Housing Stabilization Fund to make it more accessible, to streamline eligibility, reduce administrative complexity and increase transparency.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 14, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services on Update on the Delivery of the Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98383.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 12, 2016) Supplementary report from the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services on Clarifying current criteria and proposed changes to the Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF) (CD16.6a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99168.pdf

Speakers

Joan Anderson, Project Manager, Toronto HIV/AIDS Network (THN)
Rajesh Pisharody, Income and Community Liaison, Toronto People with Aids Foundation
Mayoori Malankov, Student-at-Law, South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario SALCO
Cole Webber, Parkdale Community Legal Services
A.J. Withers
John Clarke and Gina LeFave
Yogi Acharya, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
Emily Daigle
Councillor Janet Davis

Communications (Committee)

(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Petrea McConvey (CD.New.CD16.6.1)

CD16.9 - Renewal of the Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Canadian Council on Social Development for Shared Data

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Canadian Council on Social Development, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. This contract will be for a five year period from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2022, at a cost of $100,575 net of HST ($102,345 net of HST recoveries).

 

2.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate and enter into agreements, for a period not to exceed the length of the contract with Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD), with any organization that they recommend for the inclusion in the Toronto Community Data Program (CDP) consortium, and the City's recovery of costs associated from all organizations enter into agreements with terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management

Summary

This report seeks City Council authority to renew a membership contract for five (5) years for continued participation in the Community Data Program (CDP). The CDP is a unique national initiative to acquire and share community data from a variety of sources, most notably Statistics Canada (including the Census of Population). The CDP initiative is coordinated by the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD), with 32 participating local CDP consortia across Canada.

 

The City of Toronto has acquired data in custom tables and at custom geographies through the CDP since 2008. These custom information products are used by City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations, as well as community-based organizations to support evidence-based policy development and service delivery.

 

Participation in the CDP provides access to socio-economic community data at a cost scaled to the size of participating communities. Toronto's continued membership for a period of five (5) years would be for an estimated cost of $100,575 net of HST ($102,345 net of HST recoveries), to begin on April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2022. A five (5) year renewal contract is in keeping with current contract lengths being negotiated between the CCSD and other local CDP consortia across Canada.

 

Continuing participation in the CDP is even more valuable to the City given that the release of most data from the 2016 Census of Population will occur during the term of this proposed contract. Almost all census data for Toronto is acquired through the CDP, distributed and reported by the City and local community-based member agencies (see Appendix 1).

 

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195-1 Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Official's authority of the cumulative five year commitment limit under Section 1 of the Purchasing By-Law allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report and Appendices 1 to 4 from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management on Renewal of the Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Canadian Council on Social Development for Shared Data
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98291.pdf

CD16.10 - 2016 Allocations Recommendations: Identify 'N Impact (INI)

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:  

 

1. City Council approve allocations for the following Investment Funding program, as recommended in Appendices A, B and C to the report (November 10, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, from the 2016 Approved Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration:

 

a.  Total funding of $97,814 allocated from the 2016 Identify 'N Impact Investment Program to ten (10) youth-led projects.

 

b.  Total funding of $100,000 allocated from the 2016 Community Investment Funding to one organization to expand their hours of operations to increase services to youth and families at a community hub in Rexdale.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to reallocate unused 2016 Identify 'N Impact funds during the funding period to organizations that can implement the approved project, or to reallocate to applicants.

 

3.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration report on any re-allocation of 2016 Identify 'N Impact funds as part of the 2017 grants allocation recommendations report.

Origin

(November 10, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration

Summary

This report recommends the following funding from Community Investment Funding:

 

Of eighty-eight (88) eligible submissions from youth-led groups to the Identify 'N Impact (INI) program, twenty (20) were shortlisted by a youth panel to proceed to the second stage of the application process. Ten (10) projects are recommended by a panel of youth and youth sector grantmakers for funding total of $97,814.

 

This report recommends funding a total of $100,000 to expand the hours of operations at a community hub in Rexdale so that an increased number of youth and families can access the facilities and services.

 

Grants help the City of Toronto achieve its social, economic and cultural goals for its residents. The City's goals are better achieved by supporting the work of organizations that are closer to the communities they serve.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 10, 2016) Report and Appendix A from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on 2016 Allocations Recommendations: Identify 'N Impact (INI)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98358.pdf
Appendix B - 2016 Summary of Projects Recommended for Funding - Identify 'N Impact (INI)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98359.pdf
Appendix C - 2016 Summary of Shortlisted Projects Recommended for Decline - Identify 'N Impact (INI)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-98400.pdf

Economic Development Committee - Meeting 16

ED16.2 - Advancing Work-Based Learning in Toronto: Report of the Youth Employment Action Plan Advisory Committee

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to collaborate with the Toronto Metcalf Foundation and United Way Toronto and York Region to co-host a Work-Based Learning Symposium/Summit in 2017.

 

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services, in conjunction with other appropriate divisions, to:

 

a.  incorporate work-based learning opportunities identified by the Youth Employment Action Plan Advisory Committee in ongoing divisional work plans; and

 

b.  pursue formalized partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including training institutions, community organizations and other orders of government, to advance sectoral and career pathway approaches to workforce development in Toronto.

 

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to report on the development, progress and success of work based learning initiatives in subsequent Toronto Employment and Social Services Workforce Development Annual Reports to be presented to the Economic Development Committee.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The following gave a presentation to the Economic Development Committee on Advancing Work-Based Learning in Toronto: Report of the Youth Employment Action Plan Advisory Committee:

 

-   Mike Yorke  - Advisory Committee Co-Chair – President, Local 27, Carpenters Union
-   Julia Blackburn – Executive Director, NPower Canada
-   Peter Leon – Advisory Committee Co-Chair – Former City Councillor and Retired Businessman
-   Nation Cheong – Director, Youth Initiatives, United Way Toronto and York Region
-   The General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services

Origin

(November 10, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services

Summary

Toronto's workforce development system consists of a variety of stakeholders, including industry, labour, educational and training institutions, community organizations, and many others.  In 2015, a cross section of leaders and youth were engaged to form an Advisory Committee to support the implementation of recommendations set out in the City's Youth Employment Action Plan, "Work-Based Learning Works".

 

This report consolidates the ideas generated by the Advisory Committee aimed at increasing the number and range of work-based learning opportunities for youth in Toronto, while also identifying emerging lessons and success factors for supporting youth. The Committee sees the ideas discussed in this report serving as a call to action with respect to mobilizing the City and its partners to better connect employers and unemployed youth, through meaningful employment opportunities.

 

In addition, with the Committee's input, the City continues to make progress on a number of Action Plan commitments. The report describes key achievements made in the following areas: the City as an employer; the City's work with employer and sector partners; and the City's work with young entrepreneurs.

 

With the Committee's work concluded, the City will continue to work with local stakeholders to build on the opportunities identified by the Advisory Committee and to share emerging best practices in the area of work-based learning, notably by hosting a joint Symposium in 2017 in collaboration with leading organizations such as the Metcalf Foundation and United Way Toronto and York Region.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 10, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services on Advancing Work-Based Learning in Toronto: Report of the Youth Employment Action Plan Advisory Committee
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98227.pdf
Presentation on Advancing Work-Based Learning in Toronto: Report of the Youth Employment Action Plan Advisory Committee
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98806.pdf

Speakers

Tom Gleason, Executive Director, Toronto Youth Cabinet
Lily Chang, Treasurer, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79
Karen Buck, President, Citizens for a Safe Environment

Communications (Committee)

(November 28, 2016) Letter from Tim Maguire, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79 (ED.New.ED16.2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/comm/communicationfile-64281.pdf

ED16.4 - Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2017 Operating Budgets - Report No. 1

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
13 - Parkdale-High Park, 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 15 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 17 - Davenport, 19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 25 - Don Valley West, 29 - Toronto-Danforth, 30 - Toronto-Danforth

Committee Recommendations

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt and certify the 2017 recommended expenditures and levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas:

 

Business Improvement Area

2017 Expenditure Estimates ($)

2017 Levy Funds Required ($)

Bloor West Village

550,977

387,687

Chinatown

1,133,406

424,838

The Danforth

390,205

307,787

Fairbank Village

283,198

272,698

Ossington Avenue

199,140

55,507

Parkdale Village

313,609

288,494

Riverside District

229,411

187,985

Roncesvalles Village

567,565

272,346

Yonge-Lawrence Village

274,249

207,100

Origin

(November 10, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Summary

This report brings forward Business Improvement Area (BIA) annual operating budgets for approval by City Council as required by the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  City Council approval is required to permit the City to collect funds through the tax levy on behalf of the BIAs.

 

Complete budgets and supporting documentation received by October 27, 2016 have been reviewed and are reported here. BIA Operating Budgets received after this date will be brought forward in later reports. Of the 82 established BIAs, 9 BIA budgets are submitted for approval in this report, and 1 BIA is inactive.

 

The recommendations in this report reflect 2017 Operating Budgets approved by the respective BIAs’ Boards of Management and have been reviewed by City staff to ensure BIA budgets reflect Council’s approved policies and practices.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 10, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2017 Operating Budgets - Report No. 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98284.pdf

ED16.5 - Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
15 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 17 - Davenport, 22 - St. Paul's, 26 - Don Valley West
Attention
Bill 1221 has been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council, in accordance with the City’s Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management at the pleasure of Toronto City Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

 

Bayview Leaside:

Carly Lawrence

 

The Eglinton Way:

Peter Lefave

 

2.  City Council remove the following members from the following Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management:

 

The Eglinton Way:

Jacki Allen

Peter Accardi 

 

3.  City Council direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas (BIA), be amended to reflect the number of Board members for the Bayview Leaside BIA as seven (7) and the Eglinton Way BIA as nine (9).

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend that City Council approve additions to the Bayview Leaside and the Eglinton Way Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management and removals from the Eglinton Way Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98230.pdf

ED16.8 - Film and Television Industry Tax Credits

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the Co-chairs of the Toronto Film, Television, and Digital Media Board to send the attached letter (November 4, 2016) from the Co-chairs, to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport thanking the Province for the 2016 mandate letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne regarding the Film and Television industry Tax Credits. 

 

2. City Council request the Mayor to communicate to the Premier of Ontario, Council's continued support for the Film and Television industry's tax credits.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Economic Development Committee:

 

1.  Requested the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries, together with the Co-chairs of the Toronto Film, Television, and Digital Media Board, to meet with the Mayor respecting the film industry tax credits.

Origin

(October 21, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board

Summary

At its meeting on October 21, 2016, the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board considered Item FB8.8 on Film and Television Industry Tax Credits. 

Background Information (Committee)

(October 21, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board on Film and Television Industry Tax Credits
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98287.pdf
(October 13, 2016) Draft Letter from the Chairs of the Toronto Film, Television, and Digital Media Board to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport on the Film Industry Tax Credits mandate issued by Premier Kathleen Wynne
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98239.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Letter from the Chairs of the Toronto Film, Television, and Digital Media Board to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport on the Film Industry Tax Credits mandate issued by Premier Kathleen Wynne
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98300.pdf

ED16.9 - Film, Television and Digital Media Board - Customer Service Proposals

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries, along with the Co-chairs of the Film Board, to attend an upcoming FilmOntario Board meeting to discuss ways in which the organizations can work more closely with each other in advancing a consistent message regarding the industry in Ontario.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Economic Development Committee:

 

1.  Directed the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries to continue with the Film 101 initiative and to bring details and materials to the Toronto Film, Television, and Digital Media Board for review and/or approval.

 

2.  Directed the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries to continue to liaise with Solid Waste Management Services to confirm opportunities for the city to act as receiver for variety of production waste/recyclable materials.

Origin

(October 21, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board

Summary

At its meeting on October 21, 2016 the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board considered  recommendations from the Customer Service Enhancements Working Group.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 21, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board on Film, Television and Digital Media Board - Customer Service Proposals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98046.pdf
(August 29, 2016) Minutes of the Customer Service Enhancements Working Group
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98238.pdf

ED16.13 - Economic Bulletin

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Economic Development Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council receive the report (November 9, 2016) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.

Origin

(November 9, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Summary

The attached Toronto Economic Bulletin summarizes the most recent data available for key economic indicators benchmarking the city's economic performance.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 9, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Economic Bulletin
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98231.pdf
(November 9, 2016) Attachment: Toronto Economic Bulletin
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98232.pdf

Government Management Committee - Meeting 16

GM16.4 - Progress on the Merger of the City of Toronto Pre-OMERS Pension Plans

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request OMERS to provide an updated Work Plan as was contained in Council's 2011 report, and the work plan presented to Government Management Committee in June 2016.

 

2.  City Council request OMERS to permit the Treasurer to attend the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) meetings with OMERS and include a summary of the discussions in the next update report to the Government Management Committee.  

 

3. City Council request the Treasurer and OMERS to report to the Government Management Committee on the reasons both parties agreed that neither entity had the resources to tackle the simultaneous merger of all five pension plans, as contemplated in Council’s 2011 report.

 

4.  City Council request the Treasurer to report to the Government Management Committee on the reasons for recommending a pilot project process and how the selection of the Police and York pension plans was made. 

 

5.  City Council request the Treasurer to submit to the Government Management Committee in the second quarter of 2017 updated information on the 2011 “Preliminary Analysis of OMERS Options City of Toronto Pre-OMERS Pension Plans” including updates to:

 

a.  The financial/plan information as of December 31, 2016;

b.  Merger options;

c.  Financial information for OMERS and the five plans;

d.  Demographics;

e.  Current going concern and solvency payments;

f.  Current active members; and

g.  The 8 Exhibits.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Treasurer

Summary

This report provides an update on the status of merger discussions with OMERS staff with regard to the City's five (5) pre-OMERS pension Plans.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Treasurer on Progress on the Merger of the City of Toronto Pre-OMERS Pension Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97610.pdf

GM16.6 - Update on Cogeco Contract Status

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the Confidential Recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council direct that the recommendations and information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it relates to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City or one of its agencies, boards or commissions.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor

Summary

This report has been prepared to provide Government Management Committee and City Council with an update on the status of this matter and seek confidential instructions.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on Update on Cogeco Contract Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97813.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Update on Cogeco Contract

GM16.7 - Proprietary Information Technology Maintenance and Support Contract Renewals and Amendments

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommend that:

 

1.  City Council grant approval, subject to Operating Budget approval in each year, to increase the value of the nine existing IT system maintenance contracts listed in Attachment A to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management due to growth of maintenance and support requirements from evolving IT projects, for a total amount of $559,523, net of HST recoveries, for a period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020.

 

2.  City Council grant approval, subject to Operating Budget approval in each year, to renew seventeen previously unreported IT system maintenance contracts listed in Attachment B to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management  due to upgraded software versions and required software module installations to accommodate the growing automated services that the City provides, or due to regular maintenance renewals to maintain the existing software and/or hardware, for a total amount of $1,383,298, net of HST recoveries, for a period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020.

 

3.  City Council grant authority for City Divisions and Information and Technology to negotiate amendments or extensions to the contracts identified in Attachment A to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management based on the increased contract amounts recommended under recommendation 1 above, and to enter into agreements to renew or extend the contracts identified in Attachment B to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management for a period of up to four years from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020, all in accordance with this staff report, City Policies and Procedures and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to amend the dollar value of existing IT maintenance contracts listed in Attachment A that were reported under GM8.8, and also previously unreported contracts as outlined in Attachment B, which will exceed either the $500,000 cumulative value threshold or the five (5) year commitment limit under the City's Purchasing By-Law, Chapter 195 in the amount of $1,942,821 (net of HST recoveries).

 

In addition, this report will align the commitment approval period with that of GM8.8, which is from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020, instead of seeking a different approval period. Proceeding with this option will avoid overlapping of approval periods and will allow staff to consolidate any further renewal of all information technology systems proprietary contracts into one staff report before the current approval period ends on December 31, 2020.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management on Proprietary Information Technology Maintenance and Support Contract Renewals and Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97869.pdf
Attachment A - Previously Reported Contract Renewals with Increases Required
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97872.pdf
Attachment B - Previously Unreported Contract Renewals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97873.pdf

GM16.8 - Use of the Province of Ontario's Volume License Agreement for the Procurement of Microsoft Licenses from Softchoice LP and Microsoft Canada

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Information Officer to enter into a new contract with Softchoice LP, the successful Vendor of Record Reseller, under the Province of Ontario's Microsoft Select Plus Agreement, for the supply of Microsoft licenses, as required on a pay-as-you-go basis for a period of one year with the option to renew for two separate one year periods ending December 31, 2019, in the amount of $5,370,634 (net of HST recoveries).

 

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Information Officer to enter into a new contract with Microsoft Canada, under the Province of Ontario's Enterprise Agreement, for the supply of cloud products, for a three year period ending December 31, 2019, in the amount of $818,820 (net of HST recoveries).

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management

Summary

The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into a contract with the Vendor of Record (VOR) Reseller, Softchoice LP, selected through a competitive process by the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Supply Chain Ontario (SCO), for the supply of Microsoft licenses under the Province's Microsoft Select Plus Agreement, for various City of Toronto Programs as required on a pay-as-you-go basis for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) separate one (1) year periods ending December 31, 2019 in the amount of $5,370,634 (net of HST recoveries).

 

Also to request authority to enter into a direct contract with Microsoft Canada for the supply of Microsoft cloud products under the Province's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for the City's cloud pilot projects for a three (3) year period ending December 31, 2019, in the amount of $818,820 (net of HST recoveries).

 

Leveraging the SCO's Microsoft Master Business Agreement (#U8364444) provides the City with the best possible pricing for Microsoft Licenses.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management on Use of the Province of Ontario's Volume License Agreement for the Procurement of Microsoft Licenses from Softchoice LP and Microsoft Canada
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97810.pdf

GM16.9 - Request for Proposal No. 9105-16-7219 - Group Home and Auto Insurance for Interested City Employees and Council Members

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council grant authority to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with The Personal being the highest ranked proponent, for the provision of a Group Home and Auto Insurance program to interested City employees, Council Members and employees of the City Programs and Agencies, for a three year term, with the option to renew for two additional separate one year terms.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide information on the results of a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 9105-16-7219 for the provision of a Group Home and Auto Insurance program to interested City employees, Council Members and employees of City Programs and Agencies on a voluntary basis and requesting authority to enter into an agreement with the recommended proponent, The Personal Insurance Company (The Personal).

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials on Management Request for Proposal No. 9105-16-7219 - Group Home and Auto Insurance for Interested City Employees and Council Members
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97727.pdf

GM16.10 - Award of Request for Proposal No. 0203-16-0091 to TBM Service Group Inc., for Custodial Services for Various City Divisions

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Government Management Committee by the second quarter 2017 on the Job Quality Assessment Tool, as described in EX33.2 "Quality Jobs, Living Wages and Fair Wages in Toronto", and to include consultations with stakeholders as part of the report.

 

2. City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to report on the impact of the Job Quality Assessment Tool Report on this contract to the Government Management Committee prior to the exercise of the first option year to confirm if the option year should be exercised.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Government Management Committee:

 

1.  In accordance with Section 195-14C of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-law) authorized the Chief Corporate Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with TBM Service Group Inc. being the highest scoring Proponent meeting the requirements as a result of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 0203-16-0091 for the provision of Custodial Services for various locations throughout the City of Toronto for a period of one year from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018, in the amount of $ 4,449,034 net of all taxes and charges $4,527,337 net of HST recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for four additional, one year periods in the amount of $ 19,171,490 net of all taxes and charges ($ 19,508,909 net of HST recoveries) for a total contract award of $23,620,524 net of all taxes and charges ($24,036,245 net of HST recoveries) at the sole discretion of the Chief Corporate Officer based on the terms and conditions set out in the Request for Proposal and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 26, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management

Summary

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 0203-16-0091 for the provision of Custodial Services for various locations throughout the City of Toronto, and to request authority to negotiate and enter into a legal agreement with TBM Service Group Inc. acceptable to the City Solicitor. The locations for all City divisions covered under this RFP are listed in Appendix-1 of this report and all those locations are currently serviced by external contractors. No City employees will be affected as a result of this award.

 

This contract award is within the delegated authority of the Government Management Committee pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, Section 195-14C and pursuant to direction 10 of GM 12.21 Council-Directed Follow Up to Community Development Committee Item CD10.2- the Social Impact of Lower Wage Jobs which states "that prior to the awarding of any further cleaning contracts, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer bring results of the call for proposals to the Government Management for approval."

Background Information (Committee)

(October 26, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management on Award of Request for Proposal No. 0203-16-0091 to TBM Service Group Inc., for Custodial Services for Various City Divisions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97731.pdf
Appendix 1 - Facility Locations and Financial Support - RFP 0203-16-0091
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97730.pdf

Speakers

Deena Ladd, Coordinator, Workers' Action Centre
Tim Maguire, President, CUPE Local 79
Rob Carnell
Yogendra Shakya, Senior Research Scientist, Access Alliance, Decent Work and Health Network

Communications (Committee)

(November 11, 2016) Letter from Rob Howarth, Executive Director, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres (GM.New.GM16.10.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/comm/communicationfile-63997.pdf
(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Katrina Miller, Strategic Communications and Campaigns, Canadian Union Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79 (GM.New.GM16.10.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/comm/communicationfile-63998.pdf

GM16.11 - Award of Request for Proposal No. 3401-16-3008 for Credit/Debit Card Payment Processing Services

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Treasurer and the Chief Information Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Moneris Solution Corporation, being the highest scoring proponent meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal 3401-16-3008 for a period of five years from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2022 in the estimated amount of $14,825,659 net of all taxes and charges ($15,086,591 net of HST recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for five additional separate terms of one year each at the sole discretion of the Treasurer, from February 1, 2022 to January 31, 2027, in the aggregate estimated amount of $14,821,534 net of all taxes and charges ($15,082,393 net of HST recoveries), for a total estimated contract award of $29,647,193, net of all taxes and charges ($30,168,984 net of HST recoveries), based on the terms and conditions set out in the Request for Proposal and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 28, 2016) Report from the Treasurer, the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management

Summary

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 3401-16-3008 for Credit/Debit Card Payment Processing Services for City of Toronto and to request authority to negotiate and enter into a legal agreement with Moneris Solution Corporation ("Moneris") for the term of five (5) year period with the option to renew for up to five (5) additional separate one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the City.

  

This contract award is within the authority of City Council pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, Section 195-14C (2).

Background Information (Committee)

(October 28, 2016) Report from the Treasurer, the Chief Information Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management on Award of Request for Proposal No. 3401-16-3008 for Credit/Debit Card Payment Processing Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97864.pdf
Attachment 1 - Fairness Monitor Attestation Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97978.pdf

GM16.13 - Amendment to Below-Market Rent Lease Agreement with Nia Centre for the Arts Incorporated at 524 Oakwood Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
15 - Eglinton-Lawrence

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize a Lease Amending Agreement (the "Lease Amendment ") with Nia Centre for the Arts Incorporated ("Nia Centre") to add approximately 7,069 square feet of additional space in building known municipally as 524 Oakwood Avenue, substantially based on the terms set out in Appendix A to the report (October 25, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, on such other or revised terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, or her designate, to administer and manage the Lease Amendment  including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices 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.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Lease Amendment, 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. 

 

4.  City Council grant an exemption from the Return on Investment requirement, under the Below Market Rent Policy, as this tool is under development with Social Development, Finance and Administration Division.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to amend an existing Below-Market Rent ("BMR") lease with the tenant, Nia Centre for the Arts Incorporated (Nia Centre), to add 7,069 square feet of additional space within the building located at 524 Oakwood Avenue in Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 25, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on the Amendment to Below-Market Rent Lease Agreement with Nia Centre for the Arts Incorporated at 524 Oakwood Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97853.pdf

GM16.14 - Extension of Below-Market Rent Sublease Agreement at 1761 Sheppard Avenue East with AWIC Community and Social Services

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
33 - Don Valley East

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the extension of the Sublease under the Below-Market Rent Policy with AWIC for a five year term, substantially based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, with such revisions thereto and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council provide its consent and approval to allow AWIC to further sublet a portion of its space to the Toronto District School Board to provide English as a Second Language courses to the local community.  This consent shall be conditional upon Toronto District School Board agreeing to comply with all terms of the sublease between the City and AWIC and on such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the extension of the Sublease, requested in Recommendation No. 1 and the authorization to allow Toronto District School Board to further sublet a portion of the Subleased Premises as provided in Recommendation No. 2, and all related documentation as required, and to deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement, termination and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor, or her designate, may from time to time, determine.

 

4.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services to severally execute such documents required to complete the extension of the Sublease requested in Recommendation No. 1 and the authorization to allow Toronto District School Board to further sublet a portion of the Subleased Premises as provided in Recommendation No. 2, and all related documentation as required.

 

5.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Sublease, including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, notices 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.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to extend the Below-Market Rent (BMR) Sublease Agreement (the "Sublease") with AWIC Community and Social Services ("AWIC") for an additional five year term for approximately 1,600 square feet of space (the "Subleased Premises") located at 1761 Sheppard Avenue East in Ward 33 - Don Valley East.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on Extension of Below-Market Rent Sublease Agreement at 1761 Sheppard Avenue East with AWIC Community and Social Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97923.pdf

GM16.15 - Conveyance of 215 Ranee Avenue and a Portion of Leila Lane to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for Inclusion in the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Project

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
15 - Eglinton-Lawrence

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct that the City enter into an Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the nominal sum conveyance to Toronto Community Housing Corporation of 215 Ranee Avenue, known as Varna Park, being part of Lots 72 and 73 on Plan 3455 North York, designated as Part 8 on Plan RS-973 and shown cross-hatched on Sketch No. PS-2016-101 attached as Schedule A (the "Varna Park Lands") to the report (October 24, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and a portion of Leila Lane on Plan 5633 North York, shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2016-101 (the "Leila Lane Lands"), conditional upon City Council approving the permanent closure of the Leila Lane Lands and subject to the reservation of any easements required by Toronto Water and Engineering and Construction Services, and on such other terms as may be satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services to execute the Agreements on behalf of the City.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions on such terms as the City Solicitor considers reasonable.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek Council authority to enter into an Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation to convey 215 Ranee Avenue (also known as Varna Park) and a portion of Leila Lane to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, conditional upon Council approving the permanent closure of a portion of Leila Lane, in conjunction with the Lawrence Allen Revitalization Project.

Background Information (Committee)

Report and Schedule A from the Chief Corporate Officer on Conveyance of 215 Ranee Avenue and a portion of Leila Lane to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for Inclusion in the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Project
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97901.pdf

GM16.16 - Transit Shelter Property Acquisitions

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize an amendment to the Delegation of Authority in Certain Real Estate Matters (Item EX43.7, adopted by City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, as amended) by adding an exception to General Condition (h) for property acquisitions of 50m2 or less for transit shelter purposes.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make amendments to the Delegation of Authority in certain Real Estate Matters in order to incorporate the authority granted by City Council and to address any technical requirements.

Origin

(October 20, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to amend the Delegation of Authority in Certain Real Estate Matters to give staff authority to approve acquisitions of small parcels of land for the Transit Shelter Project, as described in the Decision History section of the report, without carrying out any environmental due diligence.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 20, 2016) Report and Schedule A from the Chief Corporate Officer on Transit Shelter Property Acquisitions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97638.pdf

GM16.18 - 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York - New Lease for Toronto Employment and Social Services Office

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
8 - York West

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies or corporations and labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease (the "Lease") with 7506473 Canada Inc. (the "Landlord") as landlord, for 43,464 square feet of space at 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York (the "Premises") for a ten year term (the "Term") commencing December 1, 2017 and expiring on November 30, 2027, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such 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 to enter into a sublease (the "Sublease") with the sub-tenant (the "Subtenant") set out in Confidential Attachment 1 attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer for a ten year term coterminous with the Term, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such 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.

 

3.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Lease and the Sublease, 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 authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, following the commencement of the Term.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a lease with 7506473 Canada Inc., as landlord, for 43,434 square feet of space at 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York, for use by Toronto Employment and Social Services ("TESS") and a sublease with the subtenant described in Confidential Attachment 1 hereto for approximately 16,568 square feet of the Premises. The proposed lease is for a ten (10) year term, and the proposed sublease is for a ten (10) year coterminous term.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer on 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, North York - New Lease for Toronto Employment and Social Services Office
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97784.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Sublease Particulars and Expanded Decision History

Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 15

LS15.1 - Amendments to Chapter 349, Animals - Dangerous Dogs

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Second item of business on Wednesday, December 14th

Public Notice Given

Committee Recommendations

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

 

1.  Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2016) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, be amended so that, prior to the determination of a dangerous dog, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards consider whether the dog was acting in self-defence when the dangerous act leading to the order to comply under Chapter 349-15 occurred.

 

2.  Chapter 349, Animals, 349-8. Tethers, be amended to prohibit the tethering of an animal for no longer than one hour and the use of choke collars, choke chains, pronged collars or any similar device on dogs.

 

3.  City Council approve amendments to Chapter 349, Animals as described in Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2016) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and as amended by Recommendations 1 and 2 above.

 

4.  City Council direct that the amendments to Chapter 349, set out in Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 above, come into force on March 1, 2017.

 

5.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the Budget Committee, through the 2017 budget process, on the retention of a consultant, with a budget of a minimum of $60,000, to assist the City of Toronto on animal welfare and related issues, including:

 

a. improving animal welfare in Toronto and the coordinated delivery of animal-related services, including the delivery of effective, locally provided enforcement of animal welfare laws, integrated with a humane-based approach to animal control and any other animal-related services; and

 

b. developing an approach to the provincial government that with a request top authorize the City of Toronto to enforce provincial animal legislation,

 

and further that the firm/consultant have, at a minimum, knowledge of the following:

 

a. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
b. The Animal Health Act
c. The Animals for Research Act
d. The Dog Owners Liability Act
e. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
f. The Emergency Management Act
g. The Criminal Code of Canada
h. The Health of Animals Act
I. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act,
 

and experience that includes:

 

a. working with the above mentioned acts;

b. senior level experience in the animal welfare field; and

c. working with a broad range of stakeholders, both government and non-government.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Licensing and Standards Committee:

 

1.  Requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Licensing and Standards Committee on ways and means to prevent abusive owners from owning dogs and/or other animals in the future.

 

2.  Requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the April 18, 2017 meeting of Licensing and Standards Committee on an update to the City's animal welfare legislation, including addressing the following issues:

 

a. mandatory microchipping for all cats and dogs;

b. mandatory spay/neuter for cats;

c. anit-roaming bylaw for cats;

d. updating the City's prohibited animals list; and

e. wildlife control.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This report proposes amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals to better prevent dog bites, mitigate risks associated with dangerous dogs and hold owners responsible for their dog.

 

Specifically, the report proposes:

  • New definitions for dangerous dog, dangerous act, attack and extreme weather
  • Requirements for owners of a dangerous dog of muzzling, microchipping, special dog tags, warning signage, prohibition from off-leash parks and training
  • An extreme weather provision to ensure that the dog is adequately protected from the elements
  • Time limit of three consecutive hours that a dog can be tethered
  • A prohibition on the use of choke collars, choke chains, pronged collars or any similar device on dogs for tethering
  • No person shall walk and have control over more than three dogs unless authorized by a commercial dog walker permit
  • The owner of the dog may appeal the order to comply with the dangerous dog requirements and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards may consider whether the dog was acting in self-defence when the dangerous act occurred
  • Increased and continuing fines for those who do not comply

These proposed amendments were presented to Licensing and Standards Committee at its meeting of September 21, 2016, and received support from the Committee.

 

Since that meeting, staff posted a survey online for the public to comment on the proposed changes. There were over 5,000 respondents to the survey with a majority supporting the amendments.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Amendments to Chapter 349, Animals - Dangerous Dogs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98542.pdf
Attachment 1 - Amendments to Chapter 349, Animals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98543.pdf
Public Notice - Proposed Amendments to Chapter 349, Animals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98544.pdf

Speakers

Anna-Maria Mountfort
Steven Hornell
Teresa Perna
Pauline Bradley
Giovanni Perna
Collette Beyer
Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada
Miguel Avila-Velarde

Communications (Committee)

(November 23, 2016) E-mail from Babak Amouoghli (LS.New.LS15.1.1)
(November 28, 2016) Letter from Jacques Messier, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Humane Society (LS.New.LS15.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64249.pdf
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (LS.New.LS15.1.3)
(November 28, 2016) Petition from Kalisa Coyotl containing approximately 705 signatures (on file in the City Clerk's Office) (LS.New.LS15.1.4)
(November 29, 2016) Letter from Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada (LS.New.LS15.1.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64326.pdf
(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Marlene Carpenter (LS.New.LS15.1.6)
(November 30, 2016) Submission from Anna- Maria Mountport (LS.New.LS15.1.7)
(November 30, 2016) Submission from Teresa Perna (LS.New.LS15.1.8)

LS15.2 - Chapter 349, Animals: Exceptions for Prohibited Animals

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (LS15.2a for information).

Communications LS15.2.12 and LS15.2.13 have been submitted on this Item.

Public Notice Given

Committee Recommendations

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve amendments to Chapter 349, Animals, Article II, Prohibited Animals, 349-4. Exceptions to:

 

a.  Add Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, located at 288 Bremner Boulevard in Toronto, to the list of exceptions;

 

b.  Delete the exception for the premises of facilities accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA); and

 

c.  Delete the exception for the areas in the City where education programs are conducted with animals, if the animals are owned by facilities accredited by CAZA or the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and only while the education programs are actually being conducted, provided that such programs are limited to a maximum of three days at any one location.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This report proposes amendments to Chapter 349, Animals, Article II, Prohibited Animals to delete the exception for the premises of facilities accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA); delete the exception for areas in the City where education programs are conducted with prohibited animals; and add Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (located at 288 Bremner Boulevard) to the listed exceptions.

 

Toronto Animal Services has significant concerns about prohibited animals in the City of Toronto including the health and safety risk they pose to residents, the ability to properly care for the animals and the nuisance to neighbourhoods that they may pose.

 

The removal of the blanket CAZA exception and exception for education programs conducted with prohibited animals will provide the City of Toronto the opportunity to conduct its own due diligence for organizations and facilities who want to keep prohibited animals. A process with established criteria is being developed for implementation in 2017.

 

The addition of Ripley's Aquarium of Canada to the listed exceptions in the by-law will then be necessary as it has been operating since 2013, is CAZA accredited and the City is satisfied with its ability to care for prohibited animals.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Chapter 349, Animals: Exceptions for Prohibited Animals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98386.pdf
Public Notice - Proposed Amendments to Chapter 349, Animals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98434.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 12, 2016) Supplementary report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Chapter 349, Animals: Exceptions for Prohibited Animals - Education Programs (LS15.2a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99132.pdf

Speakers

Kim Tanczos
Rohit R Kumar, Associate, Miller Thomson LLP
Rob Laidlaw, Zoocheck
Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada
Amanda Corbett, Hands on Exotics
Kathryn Sussman
Seth Falk, Owner, Hands on Exotics
Jordan Reichert, Animal Protection Party
Councillor Sarah Doucette

Communications (Committee)

(November 28, 2016) Letter from Maria Henry-Spencer, Director of Resident Programs, St George Care Community (LS.New.LS15.2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64315.pdf
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (LS.New.LS15.2.2)
(November 28, 2016) Letter from Robyn Law, Program Director, Elm Grove Living Centre (LS.New.LS15.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64319.pdf
(November 28, 2016) Letter from Margaret Bawol, Programs Manager, The O'Neill Centre (LS.New.LS15.2.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64291.pdf
(November 28, 2016) Letter from Rachel Cuschieri, Activities and Volunteers Coordinator, Sunrise of Erin Mills (LS.New.LS15.2.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64321.pdf
(November 29, 2016) Letter from Seth Falk, Owner, Hands On Exotics (LS.New.LS15.2.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64322.pdf
(November 29, 2016) Letter from Greg Tarry, Acting Executive Director, Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums // Aquariums et Zoos Accrédités du Canada (CAZA/AZAC) (LS.New.LS15.2.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64325.pdf
(November 28, 2016) Letter from Connie Alcock, Director Of Recreation, Donway Place and Don Mills Seniors’ Apts, SME GTA South (LS.New.LS15.2.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64333.pdf
(November 29, 2016) Letter from Shona MacDonald (LS.New.LS15.2.9)
(November 25, 2016) Letter from Kim Tanczos (LS.New.LS15.2.10)
(November 30, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher (LS.New.LS15.2.11)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64339.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 2, 2016) Letter from Sabrina Ruffolo, Cheltenham Care Community (CC.Main.LS15.2.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64496.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Letter from Rob Laidlaw, Executive Director, Zoocheck, Liz White, Executive Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, Camille Labchuk, Executive Director, Animal Justice, Barbara Cartwright, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and Barry Kent MacKay, Senior Program Associate, Born Free (CC.New.LS15.2.13)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64545.pdf

LS15.3 - Rental Apartment Buildings: Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulatory Regime

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Communications LS15.3.5 to LS15.3.7 have been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve a new regulatory by-law for rental apartment buildings that requires property owners to:

 

a. register the building with the City of Toronto and submit required information;

b. have a process for receiving, tracking and responding to tenant repair requests;

c. notify tenants of service disruptions, property standards appeals, work orders and cleaning plan;

d. install notification board in central location;

e. have a comprehensive pest management plan that includes the use of licensed pest management professionals;

f. have a waste management plan;

g. have a cleaning plan;

h. use contractors with certification from Ontario College of Trades to conduct maintenance of HVAC and plumbing systems;

i. have a state of good repair capital plan; and

j. pay all applicable fees.

 

and direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the March 6, 2017 meeting of Licensing and Standards Committee with the new regulatory by-law.

 

2.  City Council direct that the program be funded as follows:

 

Program budget of $4,442,904, funded:

-45% recovered from a $8.00 registration fee per unit per year ($2,028,542)

-15% recovered through revenues from enforcement action ($637,200)

-40% recovered from the tax-base ($1,777,161)

 

and direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to Budget Committee, during the 2017 Operating Budget process, on the program budget and the six additional Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff required to implement the program proposed.

 

3.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report in October, 2017 to Licensing and Standards Committee through the Tenant Issues Committee, on:

 

a. the proposed Administrative Penalty by-law, and increased set fines which would apply to violations under the Rental Apartment Building By-law; and

 

b. the proposed policies and operating procedures, organizational changes and financing requirements to enhance the capacity of Municipal Licensing and Standards to undertake remedial action.

 

4.  City Council request the Province of Ontario to:

 

a. Introduce regulations that would exempt the registration fee from eligibility for an Above Guideline Increase (AGI); and

 

b. Amend the Building Code Act or other necessary legislation to authorize the City of Toronto to establish a system of Administrative Monetary Penalties for property standards violations

 

5.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to establish guidelines for when the Property Standards Committee can grant time extensions on work orders and to limit those criteria to situations that are only extraordinary circumstances.

 

6.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include in the new regulatory by-law for rental apartment buildings an offence for renting out vacant units if the property owner is in breach of City by-laws, including a confirmed property standards order.

 

7.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to develop standard operating procedure service standards for 2018, subject to annual review, for Municipal Standards Officers which provide targeted timelines by violation category to bring landlords into compliance with City by-laws from the date an order is issued, and make the standards available to the public on the City website in Q4, 2017.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

The report responds to City Council directives to consult on a proposed licensing framework for rental apartment buildings and recover the costs of an enhanced MRAB program. The report details the findings of staff research and public consultations that took place from August to October 2016.

 

Staff evaluated the regulatory option of licensing rental apartment buildings based on stakeholder expectations and the goal of improving the City's enforcement capacity. Findings confirm that a regulatory approach through licensing does not present any advantages over other regulatory tools authorized by the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and may actually create additional complexities that would not contribute to the programs goals of bringing rental apartment buildings into compliance.

 

The evaluation confirmed that the enactment of a regulatory bylaw, instead of a licensing bylaw, would provide the City with the necessary authorities to accomplish the City's mandate of consumer protection, safety and wellbeing of its citizens, and fulfill public expectations, while avoiding potential hindrances to obtaining compliance.  

 

The report proposes improvements to existing enforcement activities and regulations that will help:

  • strengthen enforcement of city by-laws
  • enhance tenant engagement and access to information
  • promote preventative maintenance in rental apartment buildings to prevent the deterioration of standards
  • recover program costs  

The improvements include the creation of a regulatory by-law, which would impose legal requirements for rental building owners, improved access to information about the quality of rental apartment buildings and new opportunities for higher fines.

 

The report also identifies additional inspection activities to help benchmark the quality of the housing stock in rental apartment buildings and enhance the proactive enforcement of property standards.  Lastly, the report outlines a process for recovering the costs of existing and proposed inspection and enforcement activities based on a combination of tax revenues, rental apartment building registration fee and user fees for non-compliant building owners.

 

The proposed changes build on the successes of the existing MRAB program and represent the next building block in an evolving municipal approach to improving living conditions for tenants in Toronto.

 

Legal Services, Shelter Support and Housing Administration (SSHA), Toronto Fire Services, Solid Waste Management Services, Toronto Public Health, and Tower Renewal Steps Program were consulted in preparation for this report.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Rental Apartment Buildings: Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulatory Regime
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98654.pdf
Attachment 1 - Jurisdictional Scan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98655.pdf
Attachment 2 - Results from 2015 Ipsos Reid Survey on Apartments and Condominiums
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98656.pdf
Attachment 3 - Consultation Findings from Online Survey, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98657.pdf
Attachment 4 - Proposed Building Information Requirements at Registration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98658.pdf
Attachment 5 - Impact of Proposed Program Fees on Rent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98659.pdf
Attachment 6 - MRAB Activities and Service Standards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98660.pdf

Speakers

Laurie Simpson, Chairperson, Weston Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)
Geri Stevens, Co-Chairperson, East York ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now)
Kemba Robinson, Chairperson, Jane Finch York West ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now)
Andrew Marciniak, Lead Organizer, Toronto ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now)
Jonathan Ho, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO)
Theresa Lyle
Geordie Dent, Executive Director, Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA)
Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association
Maryanna Lewyckyj, President, Park Vista Tenants' Association
Harold Myshrall
Helen Lee, Board of Directors, Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA)
Helen Chilas, President and Chair, 1501 Woodbine Tenants Association
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Janet Davis

Communications (Committee)

(November 29, 2016) Letter from Marva Burnett, President, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), John Plumadore, Brentwood Towers Tenant Associations, Helen Lee, Tenant Action Committee, Kenn Hale, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), Melissa Goldstein, Housing Action Now, and Geordie Dent, Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) (LS.New.LS15.3.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64320.pdf
(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Theresa Lyle (LS.New.LS15.3.2)
(November 30, 2016) Letter from Brooks Barnett, Manager, Government Relations and Policy, REALPAC (LS.New.LS15.3.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64328.pdf
(November 30, 2016) Submission from Jonathan Ho, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario - ACTO (LS.New.LS15.3.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/comm/communicationfile-64340.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(November 30, 2016) Submission from Margie Carlson, Deputy Executive Director, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (CC.Main.LS15.3.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64489.pdf
(December 9, 2016) Letter from Daryl Chong, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Apartment Association (CC.Supp.LS15.3.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64530.pdf
(December 13, 2016) Submission from Kenneth Hale, Director of Advocacy and Legal Services, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (CC.New.LS15.3.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64511.pdf

3a - Proposed Framework for a Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence - Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulations

Origin
(November 2, 2016) Letter from the Tenant Issues Committee
Summary

The Tenant Issues Committee, on November 2, 2016, considered Item TD4.1 regarding the Proposed Framework for a Multi-residential Rental Property Licence - Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulations.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 2, 2016) Letter from the Tenant Issues Committee on Proposed Framework for a Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence - Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98236.pdf
Presentation from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Framework for a Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98237.pdf

LS15.4 - Update on Liquor Licensing Issues

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council receive the item for information.

Origin

(October 21, 2016) Letter from the Liquor Licensing Issues Task Force

Summary

The Liquor Licensing Issues Task Force, on October 21, 2016, considered Item LL2.1 regarding Update on Liquor Licensing Issues.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 21, 2016) Letter from the Liquor Licensing Issues Task Force on Update on Liquor Licensing Issues
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98296.pdf
(October 6, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Update on Liquor Licensing Issues
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98297.pdf
Presentation from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing on Municipal Interests in Liquor Licensing
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98298.pdf

LS15.5 - Stairwell Railings and Guardrails

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include the number of notices of violations and orders of compliance issued for non-compliant stairwell handrails in the annual report of the Multi-Residential Apartment Building Audit and Enforcement Program.

Origin

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This report describes the enforcement approaches taken by Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) to respond to non-conforming stairwell railings, wall-mounted handrails and guardrails identified during Multi-residential Apartment Building (MRAB) audits. ML&S issues orders under Chapter 629, Property Standards against building owners whose stairwell handrails and guardrails are poorly maintained, in disrepair or are unsafe for continued use. In cases where the stairwell handrails and guardrails are in good repair, but non-conforming to the most current requirements in the Ontario Building Code, building owners receive a notice advising of the non-compliance.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Stairwell Railings and Guardrails
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98651.pdf

Speakers

Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association

Communications (Committee)

(November 29, 2016) E-mail from Christine and Randall Chaiet (LS.New.LS15.5.1)

5a - Stairwell Railings and Guardrails

Origin
(November 2, 2016) Letter from the Tenant Issues Committee
Summary

The Tenant Issues Committee, on November 2, 2016, considered Item TD4.1 regarding the Stairwell Railings and Guardrails.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 2, 2016) Letter from the Tenant Issues Committee on Stairwell Railings and Guardrails
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98235.pdf
(June 13, 2016) Report form the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Stairwell Railings and Guardrails
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-98473.pdf

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 15

PE15.1 - TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy Equitable, and Prosperous Toronto

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
The Chief Corporate Officer has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (PE15.1b for information).

Communications PE15.1.10 to PE15.1.13 have been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council add the following to the TransformTO Short-term Strategies, set out in Attachment A to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer:

 

a. Consider biogas energy recovery and thermal hydrolysis process enhancements for Highland Creek Treatment Plant; and

 

b. Include the greenhouse gas reduction potential realized from diverting waste from disposal as a result of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy.

 

2.  City Council approve the TransformTO Short-term Strategies, as amended by Recommendation 1 and set out in Attachment A to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

3.  City Council direct City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations with support from the Chief Corporate Officer, to develop business cases as part of the 2018 budget process to support the implementation of the strategies outlined in the TransformTO Short-term Strategies, as amended by Recommendation 1 and set out in Attachment A to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

4.  City Council direct the City Manager to advocate to the Provincial and Federal governments for program funding, co-delivery opportunities and related policy and regulatory supports necessary to implement the TransformTO Short-term Strategies, as amended by Recommendation 1 and  set out in Attachment A to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and prepare the City for success in achieving the 2050 target.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Manager or his/her designate to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements, including funding agreements, to support the implementation of the TransformTO Short-term Strategies, as amended by Recommendation 1 and set out in Attachment A to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Parks and Environment Committee requested:

 

1.  The Chief Corporate Officer to report directly to City Council on December 13, 2016 with business cases for each of the actions set out in Attachment A - TransformTO Short-term Strategies to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer. 

 

2.  The Chief Corporate Officer to submit the expected second report on TransformTO to the Parks and Environment Committee no later than May 2017 and include as part of the second report, as possible additions to the short-term strategies, an evaluation of:

 

a. A ban or restrictions on gas powered lawn and garden equipment;

 

b. By-law changes to encourage urban agriculture in new development;

 

c. Move to zero carbon district energy option;

 

d. Policies to reduce construction waste;

 

e. Feasibility of installing renewable energy on parking facilities; and

 

f. Requiring climate change warning labels at gas stations in Toronto, under the City of Toronto Act.

  

3. The Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the General Manager, TTC, to include as part of the expected second report to the Parks and Environment Committee on Transform TO, a review of the impact of TTC fare cost on ridership with a recommendation on how to achieve greater ridership on existing transit routes.

 

4. The Chief Corporate Officer to report to the Parks and Environment Committee by the end of the second quarter 2017 on:

 

a.  recommendations for new energy efficiency standards for new construction under Tier 1 of the Green Building Standards with the goal of net neutral buildings; and

 

b.  a strategy to expand the uptake of the Sustainable Energy Plan Financing loans and increase technical support for the Better Building Partnership.

 

The Senior Environmental Planner, Implementation and Support, Environment and Energy gave a presentation to the Parks and Environment Committee on TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto.

Origin

(November 2, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

Initiated in 2015, TransformTO is a community-wide, cross-corporate initiative designed to engage residents, experts, stakeholders and all City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations on how Toronto can achieve a low-carbon future that meets the needs of all Torontonians. In March 2015 the Parks and Environment Subcommittee on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation was created to guide and support the project. TransformTO is co-managed by the Environment and Energy Division and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund.

 

Between March 2015 and July 2016 over 2000 Torontonians participated in TransformTO conversations about our low-carbon future. TransformTO is undertaking comprehensive technical analysis of strategies and actions to get Toronto to our long-term low-carbon target of reducing emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.

  

Toronto will not meet Council's 2050 goal without significant action and investment. There is a 8.7 million tonne gap between our projected GHG emissions in 2050 and our low-carbon target. Over the next 34 years transformative changes to the City’s core urban systems - transportation, building design and operation, energy systems and waste management - will be necessary.

 

In 2007 City Council adopted the progressive Climate Change and Clean Air Action Plan, positioning Toronto as a leader and innovator in climate action. The programs and policies developed and championed here are emulated across North America and internationally.  Many of the programs and policies from the 2007 Climate Change and Clean Air Action Plan and the 2009 Sustainable Energy Strategy continue to reduce GHG emissions, however we will need to aggressively expand and enhance these while adding others over the intervening 33 years to meet the 2050 goal established by Council. To date, GHG emissions in Toronto have dropped by over 24 percent since 1990. TransformTO is the next step along Toronto's climate action path.

 

This report presents a package of short-term strategies to expand and accelerate our existing innovative programs and policies to maximize their emission reduction potential to 2020. In the short-term we need to exceed our 2020 target to put us closer to the necessary trajectory to Council's 2050 low-carbon target. This report also identifies the building blocks of our long-term low-carbon strategy as Council needs to align its decisions today with Toronto's long-term low-carbon goals.

  

Successful implementation of the proposed package of Short-term Strategies in Attachment A will lead to between 455,000 and 857,000 tonnes of additional GHG reductions by 2020, beyond the emission reductions already anticipated from Toronto's existing programs and policies (see Figure 1).

 

For further information see Figure 1 in staff report: Toronto's measured and projected GHG emissions to 2050 and impact of proposed TransformTO Short-term Strategies. 

Background Information (Committee)

(November 2, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer on TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98039.pdf
Attachment A: TransformTO Short-term Strategies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98040.pdf
Attachment B: TransformTO Phase 1 Community Engagement Report - Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98041.pdf
Attachment B: TransformTO Phase 1 Community Engagement Report - Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98042.pdf
Attachment C: TransformTO Technical Backgrounder
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98043.pdf
(November 17, 2016) Presentation from the Senior Environmental Planner, Implementation and Support, Environment and Energy on Transform TO: Climate Action for Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98509.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 12, 2016) Supplementary report from the Chief Corporate Officer on TransformTO Short-term Strategies Business Case (PE15.1b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99126.pdf
Attachment A: TransformTO Short-Term Strategies Business Cases
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99127.pdf

Speakers

Dusha Sritharan, Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Emily J. Alfred, Waste Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Sharon Howarth, on behalf of Patricia Warkwick
Karen Buck
Matias Marin
Chris Winter, Climate Action Canada
Ann Russell, Green Neighbours 20
Hamish Wilson
Sharon Howarth
Lyn Adamson, Co-Chair, ClimateFast

Communications (Committee)

(November 11, 2016) E-mail from Patricia Warwick (PE.New.PE15.1.1)
(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Halyna Zalucky (PE.New.PE15.1.2)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Heather Marshall, Campaigns Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance TEA (PE.New.PE15.1.3)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Ann Russell, Co-Chair Green Neighbours 20 and Emily Greenleaf, Co-Chair, Green Neighbours 20 and Gary Pieters, President CityPlace Residents’ Association and Rory “Gus” Sinclair, Chair, Harbord Village Residents’ Association (PE.New.PE15.1.4)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Sharon Howarth (PE.New.PE15.1.5)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Dusha Sritharan, Campaigner Toronto Environmental Alliance (PE.New.PE15.1.6)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Lyn Adamson, Barry Mitchell, Climatefast (PE.New.PE15.1.7)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Karen Buck (PE.New.PE15.1.8)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (PE.New.PE15.1.9)

Communications (City Council)

(December 6, 2016) Letter from Hamish Wilson (CC.Main.PE15.1.10)
(December 15, 2016) E-mail from Halyna Zalucky (CC.New.PE15.1.11)
(December 15, 2016) E-mail from Chris Winter, Climate Action Canada (CC.New.PE15.1.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64556.pdf
(December 15, 2016) E-mail from Sharon Howarth (CC.New.PE15.1.13)

1a - TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto

Origin
(November 14, 2016) Letter from the Parks and Environment Subcommittee on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Summary

The Parks and Environment Subcommittee on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation on November 14, 2016 considered a report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer on TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto.

 

The Parks and Environment Subcommittee on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation also:

 

1. Directed the Chief Corporate Officer to submit the expected second report on TransformTO to the Parks and Environment Committee no later than May 2017 and include as part of the second report, as possible additions to the short-term strategies, an evaluation of:

 

a. A ban or restrictions on gas powered lawn and garden equipment;

 

b. By-law changes to encourage urban agriculture in new development;

 

c. Move to zero carbon district energy option;

 

d. Policies to reduce construction waste;

 

e. Feasibility of installing renewable energy on parking facilities; and

 

f. Requiring climate change warning labels at gas stations in Toronto, under the City of Toronto Act.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 14, 2016) Letter from the Parks and Environment Subcommittee on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation on TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98426.pdf

PE15.2 - Resilient City - Preparing for a Changing Climate - Status Update and Next Steps

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council receive the report (November 2, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer for information.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The following gave a presentation to the Parks and Environment Committee on Resilient City - Preparing for a Changing Climate - Status Update and Next Steps:

 

-  the Manager, Environment, Environmental Implementation and Support, Environment and Energy; and

 

-  the Project Lead - Environment, Environmental Implementation and Support, Environment and Energy.

 

Origin

(November 2, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

Toronto has and is forecast to experience altered patterns of extreme weather as a result of climate change. Enhancing the resilience of Toronto’s infrastructure and services to these changing weather patterns to reduce the risk of damage and associated costs, injury and emergency situations is a priority of City Council.

 

In 2014, City Council adopted the Climate Change Risk Management Policy outlining responsibilities and a governance structure for implementing the policy. Council also directed that staff report back on the status of implementation of the policy in 2016.

 

Implementation of the policy has been guided by use of a Thematic Area High Level Risk Assessment (HLRA) approach, designed by the cross-corporate Resilient City Work Group to:

 

-  identify and assess potential risks of climate change and associated extreme weather events;

 

-  define the interdependencies between key infrastructure and service providers, both private and public sector; and

 

-  outline the actions that could be taken to mitigate priority risks.

 

Over the past year, High Level Risk Assessments (HLRA) have been undertaken in three Thematic Areas: Utilities, Transportation and Water, in close collaboration with City divisions, as well as external private and broader public sector organizations. To date, work has involved City Planning, Environment and Energy, Engineering and Construction Services, Toronto Water, Toronto Public Health, Transportation Services, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Toronto Hydro, Metrolinx, Hydro One, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enwave, Enbridge, and representatives of the telecom sector. This report presents the key findings of the HLRA process, including a discussion of risks and interdependencies.

 

The HLRA process has brought together City operations with private and broader public sector service providers to identify, assess and develop solutions to improve Toronto’s resilience to climate change. The HLRA needs to continue to ensure the process is completed for the other seven thematic areas. For this work to continue, the Environment and Energy Division will require additional resources to restore staffing to 2016 levels to deliver on full implementation of the Resilient City Initiative.

 

This report also provides an update on:

 

-  adoption of a Climate Change Risk Management Policy by key City Agencies and Corporations, as directed by Council in 2014;

 

-  an update on the adaptation actions outlined in the 2014 Resilient City - Preparing for a Changing Climate Staff Report, plus new actions;

 

-  the development of the Extreme Weather Portal; and

 

-  the preparation of guidelines for back-up power in multi-residential buildings.

 

It is important to note that this report focuses on improving Toronto's resilience to extreme weather for the purposes of reducing or mitigating the risk of damage, injury and emergency situations. Extreme weather, while changing in frequency and severity due to climate change, is only one of many risks that the City must consider in building up its resilience to extreme shocks. The outcomes of the HLRA will be provided to the City’s Toronto Emergency Management and Preparedness Committee (TEMPC) for discussion within the context of other risk management scenarios and evaluations.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 2, 2016) Report and Appendices A to E from the Chief Corporate Officer on Resilient City - Preparing for a Changing Climate - Status Update and Next Steps
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98049.pdf
Presentation from the Manager, Environment, Environmental Implementation and Support, Environment and Energy and the Project Lead - Environment, Environmental Implementation and Support, Environment and Energy on Resilient City - Preparing for a Changing Climate - Status Update and Next Steps
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98541.pdf

Speakers

Karen Buck
Hamish Wilson
Rita Bijons, Green13 - Community Resilience to Extreme Weather
James Kennedy, Magnolia Generation
Chris Winter, Climate Action Canada

Communications (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) E-mail from James Kennedy, Magnolia Generation (PE.New.PE15.2.1)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (PE.New.PE15.2.2)

PE15.4 - Request for Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into a New Smart Commute Agreement with Metrolinx

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate a service delivery agreement with Metrolinx in order to update the organizational funding and administrative structure for the Smart Commute Workplace Program on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Environment and Energy and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to execute the service delivery agreement with Metrolinx and the funding agreements with the three Transportation Management Associations (Smart Commute Pearson Airport Area; Smart Commute Northeast Toronto; and Smart Commute North Toronto – Vaughan), together with any agreements and ancillary documents required for the delivery of the Smart Commute Workplace Program, in these geographic areas.

 

3.  City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate and execute future service agreements with Metrolinx and funding agreements with Transportation Management Associations, together with any agreements and ancillary documents required for the delivery of the Smart Commute Workplace Program, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Environment and Energy and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

This purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate a new agreement with Metrolinx for the Smart Commute Workplace Program in order to update the organizational funding and administrative structure and obtain authorization to extend current funding agreements for existing service delivery organizations.

 

Coincident with our existing funding agreement with Metrolinx that expires at the end of 2016, Metrolinx has undertaken a program review of the Smart Commute Workplace Program.  Based on the program review Metrolinx has decided to change the program governance from 13 Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) contracted by Metrolinx to a model where Metrolinx will directly fund six municipal partners across the GTHA to take over management of the TMAs and their service delivery organizations starting in 2017. The City of Toronto will be given authority to administer the Smart Commute Workplace Program through its choice of delivery models in order to increase flexibility and create greater alignment with City objectives. Metrolinx believes these changes will improve value for money and better demonstrate results through project-based reporting.

 

The City of Toronto recognizes changes to the built environment and efforts to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions must include transportation demand management initiatives to build individual and organization’s awareness and understanding of their travel options, shape their preferences and encourage them to try new ways of travelling.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer on Request for Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into a New Smart Commute Agreement with Metrolinx
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-97980.pdf

PE15.6 - Legalizing a Dog Off Leash Area on Lands West of Greenwood Toronto Transit Commission Yards

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
Communications PE15.6.62 to PE15.6.65 have been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council, upon the City lands located along the westerly edge of the buffer area located to the west of the TTC Greenwood yards (the lands currently leased to the Pocket Community Association  - the "subject lands" ) coming into the Operational Management of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and upon the Pocket Community Association releasing the Agreement with the TTC related to the subject lands, approve the regularization of the long-standing use of the southern portion of the subject lands as a dog off-leash area and grandparent the southern portion of the subject lands, in current condition, as an existing, non-conforming dog off-leash area; and exclude it from use by commercial dog walkers.

Origin

(November 15, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth

Summary

For over 20 years residents of the Pocket have used the buffer area west of the 31 acre Greenwood Yards as an informal, unapproved off leash area without incident. Over the past 6 months the city, the TTC and the community have been grappling with ongoing enforcement issues related to off leash dogs in these lands.

 

This land is owned by the city and has been under the management of the TTC. There is an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the local Pocket Community Association (PCA) that deals with community use. The community has long asked to formalize and legalize off leash activity in this area. As the property is under TTC management, this has not been possible.

 

For many months, I have been meeting with the TTC, the City, the PCA and members of the Pocket dog community to seek a solution.

 

With staff support, I am making the following recommendation to Committee which would:

 

-  bring the subject property back to the City under the management of Parks;

 

-  grandparent the subject property; and

 

-  formalize the use as an existing, non-conforming Dogs Off Leash Area (DOLA).

 

Municipal Licensing and Standards has agreed to be responsible for enforcement in this location to ensure it complies with Parks Bylaw Chapter 608.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 15, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher on Legalizing a Dog Off Leash Area on Lands West of Greenwood TTC Yards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-98406.pdf

Speakers

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Communications (Committee)

(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Geoff Hadrill (PE.New.PE15.6.1)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Cheryl Woodman (PE.New.PE15.6.2)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Andrew Muller (PE.New.PE15.6.3)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Donald Smith (PE.New.PE15.6.4)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Terra Page (PE.New.PE15.6.5)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Erin Kern (PE.New.PE15.6.6)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Kim Barnes (PE.New.PE15.6.7)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Katia Rodrigues (PE.New.PE15.6.8)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Leah Hutchinson (PE.New.PE15.6.9)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Rob Drynan (PE.New.PE15.6.10)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Heather Harding (PE.New.PE15.6.11)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Rishi, Claire, Celeste, Nala, and Brie Lukka (PE.New.PE15.6.12)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Patrice Brennan (PE.New.PE15.6.13)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Jeff Otto (PE.New.PE15.6.14)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Elizabeth Dhuey (PE.New.PE15.6.15)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Ben Goldberg (PE.New.PE15.6.16)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Steve Marks (PE.New.PE15.6.17)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Lisa Gilbert (PE.New.PE15.6.18)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Amanda Smith (PE.New.PE15.6.19)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Jin Huh (PE.New.PE15.6.20)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Laura Lavalley (PE.New.PE15.6.21)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Andrew Warner (PE.New.PEE15.6.22)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Rolfe S. Jones (PE.New.PE15.6.23)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Jennie Perry (PE.New.PE15.6.24)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Michelle Welsh (PE.New.PE15.6.25)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Liz Hood (PE.New.PE15.6.26)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Graham Withers (PE.New.PE15.6.27)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Lorrie (PE.New.PE15.6.28)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Ross Lashbrook (PE.New.PE15.6.29)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Nicole Sheehy (PE.New.PE15.6.30)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Lise Lotter (PE.New.PE15.6.31)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Anne Comer (PE.New.PE15.6.32)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Jen Watson (PE.New.PE15.6.33)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Tom Leithwood (PE.New.PE15.6.34)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Connie Sinclair (PE.New.PE15.6.35)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Michael Barrick (PE.New.PE15.6.36)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Marie MacEwen (PE.New.PE15.6.37)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Jason Charters (PE.New.PE15.6.38)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Marya Jetten (PE.New.PE15.6.39)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Susan McGibbon (PE.New.PE15.6.40)
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Shanlee Jackson (PE.New.Pe15.6.41)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Scott McGillis (PE.New.PE15.6.42)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Greg Jetten (PE.New.PE15.6.43)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Ada Mok (PE.New.PE15.6.44)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Lynn Yamazaki (PE.New.PE15.6.45)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Scott Lassaline (PE.New.PE15.6.46)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Avia Peacock (PE.New.PE15.6.47)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Jill McKechnie (PE.New.PE15.6.48)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Marty Barons (PE.New.PE15.6.49)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Cathi Gibson-Gates and Todd Gates (PE.New.PE15.6.50)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Kelly Dyment (PE.New.PE15.6.51)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Christine Gullage (PE.New.PE15.6.52)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Mara Cole (PE.New.PE15.6.53)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Ann Nicholson (PE.New.PE15.6.54)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Kate Dennis (PE.New.PE15.6.55)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Cindy Deuchars (PE.New.PE15.6.56)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Mike Halminen (PE.New.PE15.6.57)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Gregg Tilston (PE.New.PE15.6.58)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Hanna Uehre (PE.New.PE15.6.59)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Greg Capling (PE.New.PE15.6.60)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Beth Holman (PE.New.PE15.6.61)

Communications (City Council)

(November 21, 2016) E-mail from Jim Sheehy (CC.Main.PE15.6.62)
(November 18, 2016) E-mail from Paul Arnold (CC.Main.PE15.6.63)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Anette Mageau (CC.Main.PE15.6.64)
(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Susan McMurray, Chair, Pocket Community Association (CC.Supp.PE15.6.65)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64478.pdf

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 16

PG16.1 - Development Application Review Fee Update

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (PG16.1b with recommendations)

Communication PG16.1.3 has been submitted on this Item

Bill 1234 has been submitted on this Item.

Items PG15.1, PG16.1 and PG16.2 will be considered together as the first Items of business on Thursday, December 15th

Public Notice Given

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to report to the Budget Committee through the 2017 budget process and concurrently to the Planning and Growth Management Committee at its January 11, 2017 meeting with an analysis, on a Division by Division basis, of additional staffing resources required to meet each Division's Key Performance Indicators, Planning Act timelines and current and anticipated application volumes, and that the report include options that may be required to cover the cost of any additional staff resources to meet those timelines, volumes and Key Performance Indicators including potential impact on the tax base and the Development Application Review Fees.

 

2.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that Planning Staff effort on Committee of Adjustment application reviews match the current fee levels.

 

3.  City Council adopt the new Planning application fees and fee amounts set out in Appendix 1 to the report (October 13, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, effective January 1, 2017 and authorize that Appendix C of Schedule 13 of Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, of the City's Municipal Code be updated to reflect the new fee amounts, with the exception of the fee for Committee of Adjustment applications which are not to be reduced.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to these recommendations.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee considered Items PG16.1 and PG16.2 at the same time.

 

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning gave a presentation on the Development Application Review Fee Update.

Origin

(October 26, 2016) Letter from the Executive Committee

Summary

The Executive Committee, on October 26, 2016, referred the item to the Planning and Growth Management Committee for its meeting on November 16, 2016.

 

The Executive Committee also requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee at that time:

 

a. with a comparison of the current and proposed fees in comparison to other municipalities in Ontario, as in Appendix 5 to the report (October 13, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, but excluding development charges from the totals;

 

b. on how the additional revenue will be allocated between City divisions;

 

c. on how the additional revenue increase will impact staffing levels; and

 

d. on service level improvements the additional revenue will provide.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 26, 2016) Letter from the Executive Committee on Development Application Review Fee Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97951.pdf
(October 13, 2014) Report and Appendices 1 to 6 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Development Application Review Fee Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98037.pdf
(October 19, 2016) Public Notice - Amendment to Chapter 441, Planning Application Review Fees including New Fees and Changes to Existing Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98038.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Fee Review Update Presentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98431.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 12, 2016) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Development Application Review Fee Update - Revised (PG16.1b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99198.pdf
Appendix 1 - Planning Application Fee Structure Recommendations - Revised
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99199.pdf
(December 15, 2016) Presentation from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning - City Planning Division Update: Division Performance, Development Fee Review, How Does the City Grow?
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99287.pdf

Speakers

John Bossons, Federation of North Toronto Residents' Association (FoNTRA)
Karen Buck
Adam Brown
Tim Maguire, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Frances Nunziata

Communications (Committee)

(October 25, 2016) Letter from Danielle Chin, Senior Manager, Policy and Government Relations, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) (PG.Main.PG16.1.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-63963.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Geoff Kettel and Cathie MacDonald, Co-Chairs, (FoNTRA) Federation of Toronto Residents' Associations (PG.New.PG16.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-64058.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Danielle Chin, Senior Manager, Policy and Government Relations, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) (PG.New.PG16.1.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-64060.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Linda McCarthy & Associates (PG.New.PG16.1.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-64154.pdf
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Karen Buck (PG.New.PG16.1.5)
(November 16, 2016) Submission from John Bossons, FoNTRA (Federation of North Toronto Residents' Association) (PG.New.PG16.1.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-64171.pdf
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Pauline Cross (PG.New.PG16.1.7)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Mona Paris (PG.New.PG16.1.8)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from David Godley (PG.New.PG16.1.9)

Communications (City Council)

(December 15, 2016) Submission from Eileen Denny (CC.New.PG16.1.3)

1a - Development Application Review Fee Update - Supplementary Report

Origin
(November 14, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This information report responds to the request from the October 26, 2016 Executive Committee meeting to report to the November 16, 2016, Planning and Growth Management Committee on specific matters related to the Development Application Review Fee Update.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 14, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Development Application Review Fee Update - Supplementary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98113.pdf
Appendix 1 - Fee Impact and Municipal Comparisons
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98114.pdf

PG16.2 - City Planning's Performance Metrics

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Items PG15.1, PG16.1 and PG16.2 will be considered together as the first Items of business on Thursday, December 15th

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.   City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that all current Key Performance Indicators are met and that City Planning staff have the capacity to proactively achieve positive city building outcomes through the development review process.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee considered Items PG16.1 and PG16.2 at the same time.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning

Summary

This report responds to City Council's request to report to the November 16, 2016 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on how well the City Planning Division is meeting its performance metrics given the increase in development activity.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 14, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on City Planning Division Performance Metrics
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98407.pdf
(November 2, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on City Planning's Performance Metrics - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98020.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 15, 2016) Presentation from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning - City Planning Division Update: Division Performance, Development Fee Review, How Does the City Grow?
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99288.pdf

Speakers

Tim Maguire, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79
John Bossons, Federation of North Toronto Residents' Association (FoNTRA)
Karen Buck
Adam Brown
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Frances Nunziata

Communications (Committee)

(November 16, 2016) Submission from Tim Maguire, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79 (PG.New.PG16.2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/comm/communicationfile-64185.pdf

PG16.3 - 8 Oak Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
11 - York South-Weston
Attention
Communications PG16.3.3 and PG16.3.4 have been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application at 8 Oak Street (Application Number 13 277919 WET 11 OZ) in its current form, together with the site specific appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 231.


2.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold any final orders approving an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 8 Oak Street pending:


a.  Receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor that the final form of the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and former City of York Zoning By-law No. 1-83 and former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 for the property are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

 

b.  Receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor that a revised Traffic Impact Study has been submitted to the City and accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services.  

 

c.   Receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor that a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report has been submitted to the City and accepted by the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

d.  Receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor of the satisfactory execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement to secure community benefits in the local area as well as to secure, as a convenience mechanism, the required warning clauses from the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Green Standard requirements.


e.  Receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor that a complete Site Plan Control application has been submitted to the City and that Notice of Approval Conditions have been issued by City Planning staff.

Origin

(October 19, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning

Summary

This revised application proposes to amend the Official Plan and former City of York Zoning By-law No. 1-83 and former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 to permit the development of two blocks of townhouses, two 8-storey apartment buildings and one 6-storey retirement home.  The proposal would contain 509 residential units and have an overall gross floor area of 45,378 m2, which would represent a floor space index of 1.76 times the area of the site.  A 3,363 m2 (0.33 ha) public park, fronting Knob Hill Drive, is also proposed.  The original proposal contained 99 three-storey townhouses on a network of private streets with a density of approximately 0.73 times the area of the site.

 

The applicant has appealed this Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction for the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application as currently proposed by the applicant.  The application does not conform to the policies of the Official Plan, does not represent good planning and is not in the public interest. 

 

A Pre-Hearing Conference was held on July 19, 2016 at which point the applicant advised that it would be submitting a revised application to the City.  On August 25, 2016 the applicant submitted the above-noted revised proposal to City Planning.  A second Pre-Hearing Conference was held on October 11, 2016 and a three-week hearing has been scheduled to begin on July 4, 2017.

 

The site is also the subject of an OMB appeal in regard to the City's Five Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, which resulted in Council’s adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231).  Through the Municipal Comprehensive Review, the applicant requested a conversion of the site to residential uses.  City Planning staff recommended that the conversion request not be granted and that the lands be retained as Employment Areas.  This recommendation was adopted by City Council on December 16, 2013 and subsequently approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.  The applicant appealed this decision in a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated July 25, 2014.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 19, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 9 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on 8 Oak Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97956.pdf
Attachment 10: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Certificate of Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97918.pdf

Speakers

Patrick Harrington, Aird & Berlis LLP
Gillian Zidner
Councillor Frances Nunziata

Communications (Committee)

(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Jessica Olson Phillip (PG.Supp.PG16.3.1)
(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Ciro Caravaggio (PG.Supp.PG16.3.2)

Communications (City Council)

(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Ciro Caravaggio (CC.Main.PG16.3.3)
(November 16, 2016) E-mail from Nadia Dallis (CC.Main.PG16.3.4)

PG16.4 - Eco-Roof Incentive Program Review and Update

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Terms and Conditions of the Eco-Roof Incentive Program, to:

 

a.  Increase the amount of the green roof incentive to $100 per square metre.

 

b.  Provide additional funding for structural assessments for green roof projects, of up to a maximum of $1,000, as outlined in the Structural Assessment Grant Guidelines contained in Appendix 3.

 

c.  Add the requirement that a staff report be submitted with recommendations to the Planning and Growth Management Committee and City Council for applications for project funding greater than $50,000 for cool roofs and $100,000 for green roofs. 

 

d.  Remove the requirement for cool roofs to cover 100 percent of the available roof space, thus allowing partial roof replacements to be approved, with the provision of a letter from the property owner stating their intention to complete future roof retrofits with an eco-roof surface that meets program criteria.

 

e.  Allow cool roofs proposed on new buildings with a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of less than 2000/square metres to be eligible for funding.

 

f.  Add the requirement for the applicant to provide documentation needed to track eco-roof project costs.

 

g.  allow all new construction projects by organizations incorporated as not-for-profit corporations, to be made eligible for green roof incentives provided by the City regardless of size.

 

2.   City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to investigate the feasibility of allowing new construction projects to receive funding from the Eco-Roof Incentive Program for the voluntary portion of the green roof that is proposed above and beyond the mandatory portion as required by the Green Roof Bylaw.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

Green roofs and cool roofs – known collectively as 'eco-roofs' – help make Toronto more resilient and better adapted to climate change. Eco-roofs reduce urban heat and its associated energy use. Green roofs also help manage storm water runoff, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and beautify our city.

 

The Green Roof Strategy was adopted by City Council in 2006 to encourage the construction of green roofs on City and privately owned buildings through incentives, public education and the development approval process. In 2008, Toronto established the Eco-Roof Incentive Program, which encourages the installation of eco-roofs on existing buildings and some new buildings. In 2010 the Green Roof Bylaw, which requires green roofs on large new developments, came into effect. In 2013, the program became self sustaining drawing its funding from cash-in-lieu payments under the Green Roof Bylaw.

 

An evaluation of the Eco-Roof Incentive Program was undertaken in 2016, to identify possible changes to increase awareness, improve participation, and help further advance the implementation of eco-roofs in Toronto. This report outlines key recommendations from that review process. Proposed changes to increase the uptake of green roofs include: increasing the incentive to $100/square metre and providing financial support for structural assessments. With regard to cool roofs, proposed changes to eligibility include: allowing partial roof retrofits and approving cool roofs on new buildings under a certain size threshold. The need to remove the financial caps for eco-roof projects is identified.

 

This report also responds to item PG12.3 - Eco-Roof Incentive Program Funding for the Proposed Green Roof at 2850 Eglinton Avenue East.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 24, 2016) Report and Appendices 1-3 from the Chief Corporate Officer on Eco-Roof Incentive Program Review and Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97954.pdf

Speakers

Karen Buck
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Communications (Committee)

(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Karen Buck (PG.New.PG16.4.1)

PG16.6 - Response to Provincial Consultation on Reforming the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendations.

Origin

(November 10, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning

Summary

On October 5, 2016, the Province of Ontario released its Public Consultation Document in support of its review of the scope and effectiveness of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).  The consultation paper is organized around reforming the OMB along five themes: OMB jurisdiction and powers; citizen participation and local perspective; clear and predictable decision-making; modern procedures and faster decisions and alternative dispute resolution and fewer hearings.  If adopted, the changes are intended to:

  

-        allow for more meaningful and affordable public participation;

-        give more weight to local and provincial decisions and support alternative ways to settle disputes;

-        bring fewer municipal and provincial decisions to the OMB; and

-        support clearer and more predictable decision-making.

 

While legislative changes took place with regard to Ontario's land use planning and appeal system in 2006 and 2015, the current review affords the City a further opportunity to revisit matters that were not addressed in the last round of Planning Act and City of Toronto Act reforms and to comment on the proposed changes to the OMB identified in the Provincial Public Consultation Document.

 

The Province sees a continuing need for the OMB in Ontario's land-use planning system and has advised that the current review does not include consideration of the elimination of the OMB.

 

The Province is seeking feedback by December 19, 2016.  This report provides an overview of the latest changes to the OMB proposed by the Province.  It provides staff comments and recommendations in response to questions posed in the Consultation Document.  While the proposed directions are a positive step towards improving the scope and effectiveness of the OMB, the subsequent wording of the legislative changes to implement the directions outlined in the Consultation Document will be a critical next step.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 10, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Response to Provincial Consultation on Reforming the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-98408.pdf
(October 25, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Response to Provincial Consultation on Reforming the Ontario Municipal Board - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-97960.pdf

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 17

PW17.2 - Contract Award for Tender Call No. 262-2016, Reconfiguration of Six Points Interchange Phase 2

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council grant authority to award Tender Call No. 262-2016, Contract No. 16ECS-TI-01SP, "Reconfiguration of Six Points Interchange Phase II (Master Contract)" to Fermar Paving Limited in the amount of $51,660,149 net of HST and all applicable charges ($52,569,367 net of HST recoveries) having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the tender requirements.

 

2. City Council approve cash flow commitments of $2,502,000 in 2017; $10,281,000 in 2018; and $10,500,000 in 2019 (all net of HST recoveries) in the Transportation Services approved 2016-2025 Capital Budget and Plan (Six Points Interchange Redevelopment CTP811-35).

Origin

(November 7, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Division

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to award Tender Call No. 262-2016, Contract No. 16ECS-TI-01SP, for the Reconfiguration of Six Points Interchange Phase 2 located at the intersection of Dundas Street West, Bloor Street West, and Kipling Avenue to Fermar Paving Limited in the amount of $51,660,149 net of HST and all applicable charges ($52,569,367 net of HST recoveries).

 

The Scope of Work for the Reconfiguration of Six Points Interchange Phase 2 consists of removal of the existing interchange, road reconstruction, utility reconstruction, underground municipal reconstruction, road resurfacing, boulevard and streetscaping, street lighting, traffic signal, bridge removal, retaining wall and site grading work.

 

This report also requests authority to commit cash flows in the Transportation Services approved 2016-2025 Capital Budget and Plan, totalling $23,283,000 net of HST recoveries, to affect the contract award. This request will have no net impact on the Transportation Services approved 2016-2025 Capital Budget and Plan.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 7, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Division on Contract Award for Tender Call No. 262-2016, Reconfiguration of Six Points Interchange Phase 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98273.pdf

PW17.4 - Restatement and Amendments to Green Lane Landfill First Nations Community Benefits Agreement

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to execute the Restated and Amended First Nations Community Benefits Agreement (changes from the original are summarized in Attachment 2 to the report (October 31, 2016) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services) in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 31, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services

Summary

This report requests authorization to restate and amend the Green Lane Community Benefits Agreement with the Oneida Nation of the Thames and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The primary amendment is an administrative change to the First Nations Community Benefits Agreement payment process to simplify the distribution of monies between the First Nations. A summary of changes is included in Attachment 2.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 31, 2016) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services on Restatement and Amendments to Green Lane Landfill First Nations Community Benefits Agreement
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-97934.pdf
Attachment 1: 2007 Council Approved Original Term Sheet for the First Nations Community Benefits Agreement
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-97935.pdf
Attachment 2: Summary of Changes to the First Nations Community Benefits Agreement
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-97936.pdf

PW17.5 - Rean Drive to Kenaston Gardens Environmental Assessment Study

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
24 - Willowdale

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council endorse the recommendations included in the Rean Drive to Kenaston Gardens Environmental Assessment (Rean-Kenaston EA) Study, including a new east-west street from Rean Drive to Kenaston Gardens, as generally shown in Attachment 1 in the report (November 3, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services. 

 

2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Completion and file the Rean Drive to Kenaston Gardens Environmental Assessment in the public record for a minimum 30 days, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA.

 

3. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop a financial strategy that aims to fund the implementation of the new east-west street between Rean Drive and Kenaston Gardens from development-related fees and charges.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

Transportation Services has carried out a Schedule 'B' Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to identify a preferred solution for a new east-west street between Rean Drive and Kenaston Gardens located southeast of the Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East intersection. The new east-west street will improve pedestrian connections, create smaller block sizes and provide additional frontage opportunities for street-oriented buildings.

 

Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the alternatives, staff recommend that the existing road that extends between Barberry Place and Rean Drive be reconstructed to City standards and that a new street be extended westerly from Kenaston Gardens to Barberry Place.

 

The new east-west street will have a right-of-way of varying width that accommodates a paved surface of 8.5 m, sidewalks on both sides of the street and grassed boulevard space. The new street will extend approximately 200 metres from Kenaston Gardens in the west to Rean Drive in the east, with a two-way stop-controlled intersection at Barberry Place.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Rean Drive to Kenaston Gardens Environmental Assessment Study
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98100.pdf

Speakers

Myung Jik Bae

Communications (Committee)

(November 21, 2016) E-mail from Myung Jik Bae (PW.New.PW17.5.1)

PW17.6 - 1 Leila Lane, Phase 1B of Lawrence Heights Redevelopment Authority to Accept Lands Outside of Council-Adopted Environmental Review Procedures for Lands Being Conveyed to the City

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
15 - Eglinton-Lawrence

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct that the City take title to the lands shown as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on the attached Draft Reference Plan (the "Parts") prior to the necessary environmental conditions being satisfied.

 

2.  City Council direct that as a condition of accepting these conveyances, all Environmental Site Assessment reports and agreements (as defined in the Policy) for the Parts be submitted to the City and concurred in by the City's peer reviewer prior to their conveyance to the City.

 

3.  City Council direct that TCHC shall be required to submit any additional documentation required by the MOECC through the RSC filing process for the Parts after they have been conveyed to the City, at their own cost and expense.

 

4.  City Council direct that a RSC for the Parts shall be filed and accepted by the MOECC prior to final Site Plan Approval for Phase 1B of the Lawrence Heights Redevelopment.

 

5.  City Council direct staff to incorporate the above process and requirements into the Subdivision Agreement for Phase 1B of the Lawrence Heights Redevelopment.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain Council authority for a deferral of timing requirements from the City "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act" (the "Conveyance Policy") for certain pieces of land within Phase 1B of the Lawrence Heights Redevelopment.

 

Toronto Community Housing Corporation ("TCHC"), as part of the Lawrence Heights Redevelopment contemplated by the Lawrence-Allen Secondary Plan, will replace the 1,208 existing social housing units, build up to 4,400 new market units, and complement residential development with non-residential land uses such as retail, office, services, and community facilities, resulting in a new mixed use neighbourhood that provides a range of housing suitable for a diverse population with a mix of incomes.  This project includes a new pattern of blocks, streets and green spaces, requiring the creation of new City Rights-of-Way and parks through the Draft Plan of Subdivision application process.


The Conveyance Policy requires that prior to the registration of a Plan of Subdivision, a Record of Site Condition ("RSC") be filed with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (the "MOECC") for lands being conveyed to the City. In order to streamline the delivery of the environmental process and to assist TCHC in ensuring on time delivery of this phase of the Lawrence Heights Redevelopment, staff proposes to defer the timing of the filing the of the RSCs for the land parcels currently owned by the City labelled as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on the attached plan.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services on 1 Leila Lane, Phase 1B of Lawrence Heights Redevelopment Authority to Accept Lands Outside of Council-Adopted Environmental Review Procedures for Lands Being Conveyed to the City
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98140.pdf

PW17.7 - Maintenance Fees for Pavers on City Streets

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Communication PW17.7.3 has been submitted on this item

Bill 1238 has been submitted on this Item.

Public Notice Given

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to add the following new user fees for 2017 where third parties replace concrete or asphalt with pavers in the City's right-of-way to cover the costs of long-term maintenance, subject to the annual inflation rate:

 

a. one-time Paver Maintenance Fee - $55 sq. metre of paving installed plus all applicable taxes; and

 

b. an additional percentage of up to 15% of the above fee for complex designs based upon recommendations as outlined in this report.

 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to meet with ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) representatives prior to the December 13, 2016 City Council meeting to consult and share information on paver products, installation and maintenance.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

"Streetscape enhancements" are created in many forms throughout the City of Toronto to improve walkability, accessibility, safety, and character. In addition to lighting, street furniture, and planting, many third parties (private developers, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and agencies) have installed custom pavers into the sidewalk.

 

While there are many positive aesthetic attributes for sidewalk pavers in the City of Toronto, they do represent a more complicated treatment than standard concrete sidewalks. With the growing pressures for streetscape projects, there is an increasing burden placed on Transportation Services to maintain these third party encroachments across different streets.  This has led to a number of issues, notably accessibility, consistency, and significantly higher maintenance costs.

 

Previous maintenance arrangements have attempted to mitigate the increased maintenance pressure for paver sidewalks. Some projects have been required to purchase additional pavers which Transportation Services stores for ongoing repairs.  This results in storage costs to the City, and complicated inventory management. More importantly, it did not cover the labour costs of relaying the pavers when existing ones failed, nor the costs for contractor time spent searching the City yards for matching pavers. These costs have been covered by the City's Transportation Services Division, rather than third parties.

 

Accordingly, Transportation Services has recently streamlined the use of pavers through the creation of a standard palette of pavers, and developed an approach to maintain paver sidewalks over the long-term.

 

In order to provide the funds necessary to maintain paver sidewalks, this report seeks to charge a maintenance fee for all future paver sidewalk installations undertaken by third parties.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Maintenance Fees for Pavers on City Streets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98103.pdf
Public Notice - Proposed Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, User Fee Policy and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98104.pdf

Speakers

Tim Lambrinos, Board Member, Emery Village Business Improvement Area
Al Ruggero, Project Manager
John Kiru, Toronto Association of BIA

Communications (Committee)

(November 18, 2016) Letter from Robert Bowers, Director of Engineering, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (PW.New.PW17.7.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/comm/communicationfile-64243.pdf
(November 20, 2016) Letter from John Fischer, Walk Toronto (PW.New.PW17.7.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/comm/communicationfile-64228.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 7, 2016) Letter from Ron Palmer, Chair, Bloor Yorkville Business Improvement Area (CC.New.PW17.7.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64510.pdf

PW17.8 - Amendments to the Red Light Camera Processing Centre Agreement to include the City of London

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an amendment to the existing agreement between the City of Toronto and The Regional Municipality of Halton, City of Hamilton, The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, City of Ottawa, The Regional Municipality of York and The Regional Municipality of Peel for Red Light Camera record processing and for their cost-sharing of the expenses of the joint municipal processing centre for the purposes of adding City of London ("London") to the agreement, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 28, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

This report requests authority to amend the existing Red Light Camera Processing Centre (RLCPC) agreement with various municipalities for the purpose of adding City of London as a partnering municipality.

Background Information (Committee)

(October 28, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Amendments to the Red Light Camera Processing Centre Agreement to include the City of London
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-97917.pdf

PW17.9 - Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT Long-Term Temporary Traffic and Parking Amendments

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Bills 1261 and 1262 have been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the following locations for approximately 15 months, from December 14, 2016 to and including March 31, 2018, in order to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings of Eglinton Avenue during construction of Eglinton Crosstown LRT transit stations:

 

a. on Eglinton Avenue East at a point approximately 35 metres west of Rawlinson Avenue;

 

b. on Eglinton Avenue East at a point approximately 30 metres west of Brownlow Avenue; and

 

c. on Eglinton Avenue West at a point approximately 20 metres east of Russell Hill Road.

 

2. City Council temporarily rescind the one-way northbound operation on Gilgorm Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and New Haven Drive, for approximately 18 months from December 14, 2016 to and including June 30, 2018, in order to facilitate the construction of Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT Chaplin Station.

 

3. City Council temporarily rescind the reserved lane regulations at the locations listed in Attachment 1 to the report dated November 11, 2016 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services for approximately five (5) years, from December 14, 2016 to and including December 31, 2021 in the immediate vicinity of the Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road intersection, and on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East between Elmsthorpe Avenue and Avenue Road, in order to facilitate the construction of Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT transit stations.

 

4. City Council temporarily rescind turn restrictions at the locations listed in Attachment 2 to the report dated November 11, 2016 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services for approximately 15 months, from December 14, 2016 to and including March 31, 2018, in order to facilitate traffic movement in the vicinity of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue West during construction of the Forest Hill Station of the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

 

5. City Council temporarily amend heavy vehicle prohibitions at the locations listed in Attachment 3 to the report dated November 11, 2016 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services for approximately five (5) years, from December 14, 2016 to and including December 31, 2021 in the vicinity of the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street, in order to facilitate the construction of the Forest Hill Station of the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

 

6. City Council authorize a temporary all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road for approximately five (5) years, from December 14, 2016 to and including December 31, 2021, in order to mitigate the impact of the construction of the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT Chaplin Station.

 

7. City Council temporarily amend the parking regulations listed in Attachment 4 to the report dated November 11, 2016 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services for approximately five (5) years, from December 14, 2016 to and including December 31, 2021, in order to mitigate the impact of the construction of the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

Origin

(November 11, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the amendment of traffic and parking regulations at numerous locations for periods of up to five (5) years in order to support the construction of the Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The proposed regulation amendments form elements of road occupancy permits and construction traffic management plans necessitated by the construction staging plans of this project.

 

Traffic regulation amendments include removal of a portion of the currently designated High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, rescinding of turn prohibitions and heavy truck prohibitions, as well as changes to all-way stop control and parking regulations.

 

This report also seeks approval to install three temporary traffic control signals to facilitate pedestrian crossing of Eglinton Avenue during periods of construction. Pedestrian safety will be enhanced by signal-controlled crossings in locations where existing crosswalks are occupied by long-term construction activity.

 

The proposed changes have been developed through consultation with affected ward Councillors. Some of the proposed changes, such as the relaxation of turn prohibitions all-way stop controls, and parking regulations would typically be delegated to the appropriate Community Councils. However, given the importance of handling these matters in a consistent, coordinated, and timely manner, and due to the broader significance of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, the City Manager has deemed this matter to be of City-wide significance, in accordance with the provisions of Section 27-152 of City of Toronto Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, and as such they are being proposed for consideration by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 11, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT Long-Term Temporary Traffic and Parking Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98389.pdf
Attachment 5 - Mount Pleasant Station Traffic Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98390.pdf
Attachment 6 - Forest Hill Station Traffic Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98391.pdf
Attachment 7 - Chaplin Station Traffic Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98392.pdf
Attachment 8 - Science Centre Station Traffic Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98393.pdf
Attachment 9 - Avenue Station Traffic Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98430.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Eglinton Crosstown LRT Long-Term Temporary Traffic Amendments - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98099.pdf

PW17.10 - Sherbourne Street and Wellesley Street Cycle Track Review and Design Improvements

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
Communication PW17.10.11 has been submitted on this Item.

Bill 1237 has been submitted on this Item.

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council exempt vehicles displaying valid Accessible Parking Permits from stopping prohibitions in designated cycle tracks and bicycle lanes while engaged in loading and unloading persons with disabilities from vehicles.

 

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider use of signage/decals in back of vehicles to identify authorized accessible vehicles stopped in cycle tracks and bike lanes in conjunction with implementing this exemption.

  

3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the required action to give effect to Recommendations 1 and 2 above, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to respond to a request to review accessibility, encroachment and safety issues with respect to the Sherbourne Street and Wellesley Street cycle tracks. This report also seeks Council authority to amend the existing Cycle Track By-law Chapter 886 to address accessibility concerns by allowing accessible permit parking holders to enter into cycle tracks by motor vehicle.

 

The underlying principles in the design of the cycle tracks on Sherbourne Street and Wellesley Street were guided by user safety, accessibility needs, and deterrents for unauthorized vehicle encroachment.

 

Through the design process for the Sherbourne Street and Wellesley Street cycle tracks, Transportation Services staff worked with stakeholders to address accessibility needs prior to implementation.  Accessibility concerns raised since installation have been addressed through site specific design modifications.

 

Since implementation, issues around encroachment into the cycle track by parked and stopped motor vehicles and cyclist safety have been raised as a concern in some locations. Staff have investigated these issues and implemented mitigation measures.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 3, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Sherbourne Street and Wellesley Street Cycle Track Review and Design Improvements
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98101.pdf

Speakers

Jared Kolb, Executive Director, Cycle Toronto
Robert Brent, Board of Directors, Career Skills Incubator Inc (CSCI)

Communications (Committee)

(November 17, 2016) E-mail from Raj Bharati (PW.New.PW17.10.1)
(November 18, 2016) E-mail from Alex Korobchevsky (PW.New.PW17.10.2)
(November 18, 2016) Letter from Jared Kolb, Executive Director, Cycle Toronto (PW.New.PW17.10.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/comm/communicationfile-64244.pdf
(November 18, 2016) E-mail from Gord Brown (PW.New.PW17.10.4)
(November 18, 2016) E-mail from Elizabeth Radshaw (PW.New.PW17.10.5)
(November 19, 2016) E-mail from Andrea Meynell (PW.New.PW17.10.6)
(November 20, 2016) E-mail from Vincent de Tourdonnet (PW.New.PW17.10.7)
(November 20, 2016) E-mail from Christian Somody (PW.New.PW17.10.8)
(November 21, 2016) E-mail from Paul Masson (PW.New.PW17.10.9)
(November 21, 2016) Submission from Robert Brent (PW.New.PW17.10.10)

Communications (City Council)

(December 8, 2016) E-mail from Laura Beard (CC.Supp.PW17.10.11)

PW17.11 - Bicycle Traffic Control Signal - St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
22 - St. Paul's

Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the installation of a bicycle traffic control signal at St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road.

Origin

(November 4, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

This report recommends the installation of a bicycle traffic control signal at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road.  The purpose of this signal would be to provide a northbound bicycle crossing of the elevated streetcar right-of-way, at the point where cyclists are exiting the bicycle lane on Poplar Plains Road and crossing St. Clair Avenue West to connect to the Dunvegan Road cycling route.

 

This report is submitted to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in response to this Committee's March 4, 2014 request that staff report back on a direct and safe northbound crossing of St. Clair Avenue West for this bike route.

 

The Toronto Transit Commission has been consulted regarding this matter and has indicated that they do not support the installation of an additional traffic control signal due to the proximity of adjacent signals and the impact of additional traffic signals on transit service travel times.  The TTC generally objects to the installation of new traffic signals on surface routes.

 

The proposed bicycle signal at St. Clair Avenue and Poplar Plains Road would be designed as fully-actuated (so would only be called at the presence of a cyclist) and to coordinate with the existing mid-block pedestrian signal, in order to minimize travel time impacts to both TTC service and motor vehicles.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 4, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Bicycle Traffic Control Signal - St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98102.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(November 21, 2016) Submission from Michael Black, John Taranu, Ken Brown and Burns Wattie, Cycle Toronto Midtown (PW.New.PW17.11.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/comm/communicationfile-64232.pdf

11a - Additional Information - Bicycle Traffic Control Signal - St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road

Origin
(November 21, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

The report PW17.11 - Bicycle Traffic Control Signal - St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road seeks approval for the installation of a new bicycle traffic control signal at St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road.

 

Following publication of the Committee report, additional discussions have been held between Transportation Services and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) regarding the proposed signal.  During these discussions, the TTC has highlighted a number of concerns regarding the proposed bicycle traffic control signal, which are detailed in this report.

 

In addition, the original staff report omitted to include that the setbacks for this signal would impact approximately twelve (12) existing on-street paid parking spaces.

Background Information (Committee)
(November 21, 2016) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services on Additional Information - Bicycle Traffic Control Signal - St. Clair Avenue West and Poplar Plains Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98539.pdf

Striking Committee - Meeting 11

ST11.1 - Council Member Mid-term Appointments to Committees, Agencies and External Bodies

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Communications ST11.1.12 to ST11.1.14 have been submitted on this Item.

Bill 1270 has been submitted on this Item.

Council has voted to consider ST11.1 after item EX20.14

Committee Recommendations

The Striking Committee recommends that:

 

A.  Executive Committee:

(13 members)

 

1.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Executive Committee for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

Councillor Jon Burnside

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

 

The following Members are already appointed to the Executive Committee by virtue of office or having been appointed by Mayor John Tory as a Standing Committee Chair:

 

Mayor John Tory, Chair

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Vice-Chair

Councillor James Pasternak, Chair, Community Development and Recreation Committee

Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair, Economic Development Committee

Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair, Government Management Committee

Councillor Cesar Palacio, Chair, Licensing and Standards Committee

Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Chair, Parks and Environment Committee, effective December 16, 2016

Councillor David Shiner, Chair, Planning and Growth Management Committee

Councillor Jaye Robinson, Chair, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee

 

B.  Standing Committees:

 

City Council appoint the following Members to the Standing Committees for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:

 

2.  Community Development and Recreation Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Joe Mihevc

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

 

Councillor James Pasternak having already been appointed Chair by the Mayor, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

3.  Economic Development Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Mark Grimes

Councillor Michelle Holland

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor Ron Moeser

 

Councillor Michael Thompson having already been appointed Chair by the Mayor, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

4.  Government Management Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Josh Colle

Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Pam McConnell

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie having already been appointed Chair by the Mayor, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

5.  Licensing and Standards Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Jon Burnside

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Councillor Frances Nunziata

 

Councillor Cesar Palacio having already been appointed Chair by the Mayor, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

6.  Parks and Environment Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Maria Augimeri

Councillor Shelley Carroll

Councillor Sarah Doucette

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Josh Matlow

 

Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon has been appointed Chair by the Mayor, effective December 16, 2016, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

7.  Planning and Growth Management Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

Councillor John Campbell

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Gord Perks

 

Councillor David Shiner having already been appointed Chair by the Mayor, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

8.  Public Works and Infrastructure Committee

(six members)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Chin Lee

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

Councillor Anthony Perruzza

 

Councillor Jaye Robinson having already been appointed Chair by the Mayor, under Section 27-40 of Council Procedures.

 

C.  Special Committees:

 

City Council appoint the following Members to the Special Committees for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:

 

9.   Affordable Housing Committee

(five members, including at least one member from each Community Council, plus the Mayor or Mayor’s designate, appointed by Council)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão (Toronto and East York Community Council) as the Mayor's designate

Councillor Chin Lee (Scarborough Community Council)

Councillor Pam McConnell (Toronto and East York Community Council)

Councillor Cesar Palacio (Etobicoke York Community Council)

Councillor James Pasternak (North York Community Council)

Councillor Gord Perks (Toronto and East York Community Council)

 

The Affordable Housing Committee elects its Chair from its Members.

 

10.  Audit Committee

(6 members who cannot be Chairs of Standing Committees or Members of the Budget Committee)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Chin Lee

Councillor Josh Matlow

 

The Audit Committee elects its Chair from its Members.

 

11.  Budget Committee

(six members plus a chair that the Executive Committee elects from its own members.  Members of the Budget Committee cannot be members of the Audit Committee)

 

Councillor Jon Burnside

Councillor John Campbell

Councillor Shelley Carroll

Councillor Justin J. DiCiano

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Frances Nunziata

 

Chair to be elected by the Executive Committee from amongst its own Members.

 

12.  Employee and Labour Relations Committee

(six members, plus a Chair that the Executive Committee elects from its own Members)

 

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Chin Lee

Councillor Jaye Robinson

 

Chair to be elected by the Executive Committee from amongst its own Members.

 

D.  Public Appointments Committees:

 

City Council appoint the following Members to the Public Appointments Committees for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:

 

13.  Civic Appointments Committee

(up to nine members including the Mayor or the Mayor’s designate as Chair, appointed by Council)

 

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong as the Mayor's designate as Chair

Councillor Jon Burnside

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor Chin Lee

Councillor Joe Mihevc

Councillor Cesar Palacio

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

 

14.  City Theatres Nominating Panel

(four members)

 

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Pam McConnell

Councillor Jaye Robinson

 

The City Theatres Nominating Panel elects its Chair from its members.

 

15.  Committee of Adjustment Nominating Panel

(five members)

 

Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor Jaye Robinson

 

The Committee of Adjustment Nominating Panel elects its Chair from its members.

 

16.  Environmental Nominating Panel

(three members)

 

Councillor John Campbell

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Chin Lee

 

The Environmental Nominating Panel elects its Chair from its members.

 

17.  Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel

(three members)

 

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

 

The Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel elects its Chair from its members.

 

18.  Tribunals Nominating Panel

(three members)

 

Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Councillor Chin Lee

 

The Tribunals Nominating Panel elects its Chair from its members.

 

E.  Corporations

 

City Council appoint the following members to corporations:

 

19.  Build Toronto

(three members – the Mayor or designate appointed by Council, the Chair of the Economic Development Committee and the Chair of the Planning and Growth Management Committee)

 

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano as the Mayor's designate

Councillor David Shiner, Chair, Planning and Growth Management Committee

Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair, Economic Development Committee

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and coincident with holding other positions and until successors are appointed.

 

City Council has already appointed Councillor David Shiner as Chair of the Build Toronto Board.

 

20.  Invest Toronto

(two members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by the Mayor and the Chair of the Economic Development Committee)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

Councillor Michelle Holland

Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair, Economic Development Committee, will serve as Chair of the Invest Toronto Board

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

Mayor Tory has appointed Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb as his designate.

 

21.  Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors

(three members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by Council)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Frank Di Giorgio as the Mayor's designate

Councillor Michael Ford

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

22.  Toronto Hydro Corporation Board of Directors

(two members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by Council)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Councillor Stephen Holyday as the Mayor's designate

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

F.  City Boards

 

City Council appoint the following members to City boards:

 

23.  Board of Health

(six members)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Sarah Doucette

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Joe Mihevc

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

24.  Exhibition Place Board of Governors

(four members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by Council)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb as the Mayor's designate

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Councillor Mark Grimes, as Chair

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Councillor Mike Layton

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

25.  Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board of Directors

(four members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by the Mayor)

 

Councillor John Campbell

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Gord Perks

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

Mayor John Tory has appointed Councillor Stephen Holyday as his designate.

 

26.  Toronto Parking Authority

(two members)

 

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Chin Lee

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

27.  Toronto Police Services Board

(three members including the Mayor)

 

Councillor Shelley Carroll

Councillor Chin Lee

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed. 

 

Mayor John Tory sits on the Toronto Police Services Board.

 

28.  Toronto Transit Commission

(seven members, including the Chair)

 

Councillor John Campbell

Councillor Josh Colle, as Chair

Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Joe Mihevc

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

29.  Toronto Zoo Board of Management

(three members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by the Mayor)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie, as Chair

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

Mayor John Tory has appointed Councillor Chin Lee as his designate.

 

30.  Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management

(Councillor for Ward 27)

 

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

G.  Heritage Boards

 

City Council appoint the following members to City heritage boards:

 

31.  Heritage Toronto Board of Directors

(three members plus the Mayor or designate appointed by the Mayor)

 

Councillor Sarah Doucette

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

Mayor John Tory has appointed Councillor Mike Layton as his designate.

 

32.  Toronto Preservation Board

(up to three members)

 

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

H.  Theatre Boards

(one member to fill a vacancy)

 

33.  City Council appoint the following member to the Civic Theatres Board of Directors, the Hummingbird (Sony) Centre for the Performing Arts Board of Directors, the Hummingbird (Sony) Centre for the Performing Arts Corporation, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts Board of Management and the Toronto Centre for the Arts Board of Directors for a term of office until November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed:

 

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

 

The following Members are already appointed to the Theatre Boards for the term:

 

Councillor Gary Crawford, Mayor's designate

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Pam McConnell

 

34.  Other City Bodies

 

City Council appoint the following members to other City bodies:

 

35.  Aboriginal Affairs Committee

(minimum of 1 member)

 

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Mike Layton

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

 

The Aboriginal Affairs Committee will elect two Co-Chairs from its members.

 

36.  City-School Boards Advisory Committee

(six members including one as Chair, with each of Toronto's four Community Councils represented by at least one Councillor)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb (North York Community Council)

Councillor Janet Davis (Toronto and East York Community Council)

Councillor Sarah Doucette (Etobicoke York Community Council)

Councillor Josh Matlow (Toronto and East York Community Council), as Chair

Councillor Ron Moeser (Scarborough Community Council)

Councillor Frances Nunziata (Etobicoke York Community Council)

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

 

37. Committee of Revision

(five members composed of the Deputy Mayor and the four Community Council Chairs – appointed by virtue of position)

 

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong

Councillor Mark Grimes (Chair, Etobicoke York Community Council)

Councillor Maria Augimeri (Chair, North York Community Council)

Councillor Michelle Holland (Chair, Scarborough Community Council)

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Chair, Toronto and East York Community Council)

 

for a term of office coincident with holding other positions.

 

38.  Debenture Committee

(five members composed of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, the Budget Committee Chair, the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer)

 

Mayor John Tory, as Chair

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong

Chair, Budget Committee as Vice-Chair

City Manager

Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

 

for a term of office coincident with holding other positions.

 

39.  Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

(one members to fill a vacancy)

 

Councillor Janet Davis

 

for a term of office until November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

The following Members are already appointed to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the term:

 

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Chair

 

40.  Occupational Health and Safety Coordinating Committee

(one member as Chair)

 

Councillor Janet Davis, as Chair

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

41.  Tenant Issues Committee

(up to six members, including the Chair)

 

Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Josh Matlow

Councillor Joe Mihevc, as Chair

Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Anthony Perruzza

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

 

42.  Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board

(three members, one of whom shall be a Member of the Economic Development Committee)

 

Councillor Paula Fletcher, as Chair

Councillor Norman Kelly (EDC)

Councillor Jaye Robinson

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

 

43.  Toronto French Language Advisory Committee

(one member as Chair)

 

Councillor Norman Kelly, as Chair

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

 

44.  Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council

(six members including the Chair of the Economic Development Committee and at least one other Member of the Economic Development Committee)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Josh Colle, as Chair

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Mary Fragedakis (EDC)

Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon

Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair, Economic Development Committee

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

 

45.  York Employees' Pension and Benefit Committee

(two members)

 

Councillor Sarah Doucette

Councillor Frances Nunziata

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

46.  External Boards and Committees

 

City Council appoint the following members to external boards and committees:

 

47.  12 Alexander Street Theatre Project Board of Directors

(one member)

 

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

48.  Art Gallery of Ontario Board of Trustees

(one or two members)

 

Councillor Michelle Holland

Councillor Jaye Robinson

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

49.  Artscape Toronto

(two members)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

Councillor Gary Crawford

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed

 

50.  Canadian Film Centre Board of Directors

(one member)

 

Councillor Jaye Robinson

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

51.  Canadian National Exhibition Association, Municipal Section

(sixteen members plus the Mayor who is a Member by right-of-office)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Councillor Maria Augimeri

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Michelle Holland

Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

 

for a term of office until November 30, 2017 and until successors are appointed.

 

Mayor John Tory is a member by right-of-office.

 

52.  Canadian National Exhibition Association, Board of Directors

(five members plus the Mayor who is a Member by right-of-office)

 

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

 

for a term of office until November 30, 2017 and until successors are appointed.

 

Mayor John Tory is a member by right-of-office.

 

53.  Canadian Stage Company Board of Directors

(two members)

 

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Pam McConnell

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

54.  Design Exchange Board of Directors

(two members)

 

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Michelle Holland

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

55.  Dora Mavor Moore Awards Board of Directors

(one member)

 

Councillor Gary Crawford

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

56.  East York Foundation Nominating Committee

(one member – Mayor or designate appointed by Council)

 

Councillor Mary Fragedakis as the Mayor's designate

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

57.  Foodshare Board of Directors

(one member)

 

Councillor Paula Fletcher

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

58.  George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Board of Trustees

(one member)

 

Councillor Gary Crawford

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

59.  Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance

(one member plus an alternate)

 

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Gord Perks as an alternate

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

60.  Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee

(one member plus an alternate)

 

Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Councillor Michael Ford as an alternate

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

61.  Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Consultative Committee

(two nominees for appointment)

 

Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Councillor Michael Ford

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

62.  Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC)

(one member)

 

Councillor Gord Perks

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

63.  Guild Renaissance Group Board of Directors

(one member)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

64.  Harbourfront Centre Board of Directors

(three members)

 

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

65.  Hockey Hall of Fame Board of Directors

(three nominees for appointment)

 

Councillor Mark Grimes

Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Frances Nunziata

 

nominated for appointment at the Annual Meeting in Spring 2017 to the Annual Meeting in Spring 2018.

 

66.  Homes First Society

(one member from the Community Development and Recreation Committee)

 

Councillor Joe Mihevc

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

67.  Housing Services Corporation

(one nominee for appointment)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

68.  L’Association francaise des municipalites de l’Ontario/Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO)

(one member)

 

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

69.  Ontario Good Roads Association Board of Directors

(one member nominated as City Council's representative)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie

 

for a term of office starting March 1, 2017 and ending February 27, 2018.

 

70.  Ryerson Centre Board of Directors

(Councillor for Ward 27)

 

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

71.  Scarborough Arts Council

(one member)

 

Councillor Michelle Holland

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

72.  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

(nine members)

 

Councillor Maria Augimeri

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Councillor Chin Lee

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

Councillor Ron Moeser

Councillor Anthony Peruzza

 

for a term of office from January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until the first meeting of the TRCA afterwards.

 

73.  Toronto Arts Council

(five members)

 

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

74.  Toronto Business Development Centre Board of Directors

(one member of the Economic Development Committee)

 

Councillor Michelle Holland

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

75. Toronto Financial Services Alliance

(Mayor or Mayor's designate appointed by Council and the Chair of the Economic Development Committee)

 

Councillor Ana Bailão as the Mayor's designate

Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair, Economic Development Committee

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

76.  Toronto Foundation for Student Success

(one member)

 

Councillor Paula Fletcher

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

77.  Toronto Symphony Board of Directors

(one member)

 

Councillor Norman Kelly

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

78.  UrbanArts Community Arts Council

(two members)

 

Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Frances Nunziata

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

79.  York Community Information

(one member)

 

Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

80.  Young Ambassadors Selection Committee for Learnx Foundation

(one member)

 

Councillor Joe Cressy

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

81.  Young People’s Theatre Board of Directors

(one or two members)

 

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

K.  Hospital Boards

 

City Council appoint the following members to hospital boards:

 

82.  Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre Board of Trustees

 (one member)

 

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

83.  Scarborough Hospital Community Advisory Council

(one member from one of Wards 35 to 44)

 

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

84.  Scarborough Hospital Directors Nominating Committee

(one member from one of Wards 35 to 44)

 

Councillor Chin Lee

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

L. Other Positions

 

City Council appoint the following members to other positions:

 

85.  Newcomer Advocate

(two members)

 

Councillor Joe Mihevc

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed.

 

86. Seniors Advocate

(one member)

 

Councillor Josh Matlow

 

for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.

 

87.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bills to give effect to Council's appointments.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

Mayor John Tory has appointed Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb as his designate on the Toronto Public Library Board, effective September 28, 2016.

Origin

(November 24, 2016) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member mid-term appointments to City Council.

Background Information (Committee)

(November 24, 2016) Report from the City Clerk on Council Member Mid-term Appointments to Committees, Agencies and External Bodies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-97673.pdf
Revised Attachment 1: Members' preferences for appointment to committees, agencies and external bodies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-98937.pdf
Attachment 1: Members' preferences for appointment to committees, agencies and external bodies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-97674.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Recommended Appointments to Committees and Boards from the Deputy Mayor
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-98971.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(September 28, 2016) Letter from Mayor John Tory with respect to the Mayor's designate on the Toronto Public Library Board (ST.Main.ST11.1.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-63930.pdf
(November 17, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East, regarding the Ontario Good Roads Association Board of Directors Appointment (ST.Main.ST11.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64246.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Ward 32, Beaches-East York, regarding appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee (ST.Supp.ST11.1.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64391.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East, regarding appointment to the Canadian National Exhibition Association Board of Directors (ST.Supp.ST11.1.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64457.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East, regarding appointment to the Canadian National Exhibition Association Municipal Section (ST.Supp.ST11.1.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64458.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East, regarding appointment to the Toronto Hydro Corporation Board of Directors (ST.Supp.ST11.1.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64459.pdf
(December 1, 2016) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East, regarding appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management (ST.Supp.ST11.1.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64460.pdf
(December 5, 2016) Letter from Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano, Ward 5, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, regarding appointment to the Civic Appointments Committee, the Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel, and the Exhibition Place Board of Governors (ST.New.ST11.1.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64398.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Letter from Mayor John Tory regarding his designates for certain Boards (ST.New.ST11.1.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64400.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Letter from Mayor John Tory regarding his appointment of Chair of the Parks and Environment Committee (ST.New.ST11.1.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64481.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Letter from Mayor John Tory regarding his designates on the Invest Toronto Board and the Toronto Zoo Board (ST.New.ST11.1.11)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/st/comm/communicationfile-64482.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 6, 2016) Letter from Dr. Ralph Daley, President, Grange Community Association (CC.Supp.ST11.1.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64477.pdf
(December 12, 2016) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.New.ST11.1.13)
(December 13, 2016) Letter from Maxine Granovsky Gluskin, President, Art Gallery of Ontario Board of Trustees (CC.New.ST11.1.14)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64536.pdf

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 18

EY18.3 - Final Report - 2115-2117 Bloor Street West and 19 Harcroft Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
13 - Parkdale-High Park

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 438-86, for the lands at 2115-2117 Bloor Street West and 19 Harcroft Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4a to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for the lands at 2115-2117 Bloor Street West and 19 Harcroft Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4b to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District..

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

4.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner shall:

 

i.  Submit a revised Functional Servicing Report for review and acceptance by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, to determine whether the municipal water, sanitary/combined and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and

 

ii.  Enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

5.  City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to confer with the residents of Harcroft Road, or their designate, on the future site plan control application for this development, including appropriate treatments for the southern balconies to ensure privacy of residents to the south.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and former City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 438-86 to permit the development of an 8-storey mixed-use building, comprised of 60 residential dwelling units, 958 m2 of ground floor retail space and a total gross floor area of 6,216 m2.  A total of 46 below-grade vehicular parking spaces with access via a private downward sloping driveway from Harcroft Road are proposed.  A surface loading facility is proposed at the rear of the building, with access via the public lane to the south of the lands.  The existing triplex building at 2115 Bloor Street West and the detached dwelling at 19 Harcroft Road are proposed to be demolished.

 

The proposed development and its implementing site specific amendments to the Zoning By-laws are consistent with the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement and conform to the Provincial Growth Plan and City of Toronto Official Plan.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws as set out in Attachments 4a and 4b to this report.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report - 2115-2117 Bloor Street West and 19 Harcroft Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97834.pdf

Speakers

Tonu Tosine
Eileen Costello, Aird & Berlis LLP
Ruth Calman

EY18.4 - Final Report - 431 Royal York Road - Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption Applications

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium for the lands at 431 Royal York Road, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to:

 

a.  The Conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the Plan of Condominium for registration.

 

b.  Any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

 

2.  City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 431 Royal York Road as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

 

3.  City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

 

4.  Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or her designate.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

 

6.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

 

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

Two applications have been submitted to facilitate the proposed townhouse development at 431 Royal York Road. One application proposes a common elements condominium for a shared driveway, walkways, meter room and landscaped areas to provide legal access to the 14 townhouse units and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the common elements by the condominium corporation.

 

The other application requests exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the 14 residential dwellings.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium subject to conditions and approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or her designate.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption Applications - Final Report - 431 Royal York Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97819.pdf

Speakers

Evan French, Sherman Brown

EY18.5 - Final Report - 4208, 4210 and 4214 Dundas Street West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
4 - Etobicoke Centre
Attention
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (EY18.5a with recommendations).

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 4208, 4210, 4214 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the Draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

2.  City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and Zoning By-law 717-2006 for the lands at 4208, 4210 and 4214 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

4.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to register a Section 118 Restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning determines is appropriate for the public road and park block.

 

5.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into one or more Agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following at the owner's expense:

 

a.  Community benefits related to the increase in height and/or density:

           

i.  An indexed cash contribution of $150,000 to be paid to the City prior to issuance of the first above-ground building permit for either Building 1, Building 2 or Building 3 for parkland improvements and/or access to the Humber River Valley trail system in Ward 4 in the vicinity of the site and/or community facilities in Ward 4 with an appropriate geographic relationship to the development.

 

ii.  An indexed cash contribution of $150,000 to be paid to the City prior to issuance of the first above-ground building permit for Building 4 for parkland improvements and/or access to the Humber River Valley trail system in Ward 4 in the vicinity of the site and/or community facilities in Ward 4 with an appropriate geographic relationship to the development.

 

iii.  The cash contributions identified in i. and ii. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of expenditure of the sum by the owner.

 

iv.  In the event the cash contributions identified in i. and ii. above have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

 

b.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

 

i.  The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee and updated in 2013.

 

ii.  The owner shall construct a minimum of 1,200 m2 of non-residential floor space in Building 4.

 

iii.  The owner shall satisfy the requirements of the Toronto District School Board regarding warning clauses and signage with respect to school accommodation issues.

 

iv.  The owner shall provide a minimum area of 550 m2 of privately-owned publicly-accessible space (POPS), as generally shown on Schedule C of the Zoning By-law Amendment, with the specific location, configuration and design of this space to be determined through the Site Plan approval process and secured in a Site Plan Agreement.

 

v.  The owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately-owned publicly-accessible space (POPS).

 

vi.  The owner shall install and maintain a centralized sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the POPS from 6:00 a.m. to 12:01 a.m. 365 days of the year.

 

vii.  The owner shall provide public access easements to and over the POPS, and to access the Ravine Lands described in 5.d.vii below for members of the public as well as City of Toronto and Toronto Region Conservation Area maintenance vehicles.

 

viii.  The owner shall convey the public access easements described in vii. above to the City and to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority for nominal consideration.

 

ix.  The owner shall convey public access easements over the private driveway such that the public and maintenance vehicles can drive through the site in a forward motion, prior to the earlier of first occupancy or condominium registration.

 

x.  The owner shall execute an agreement to undertake adjustments to the traffic control signal timing at the Prince Edward Drive North / Dundas Street West intersection, as noted in Table 22 of the January 22, 2016 Traffic Impact Study prepared by BA Group, to be completed to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and at no cost to the City.

 

xi.  The owner shall execute an agreement to construct the proposed public road / Dundas Street West unsignalized intersection which will require removal of the portion of the existing centre left-turn lane pavement markings along Dundas Street West through the proposed intersection, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and at no cost to the City.

 

xii.  The owner shall apply to revise existing by-laws regarding the existing centre left-turn lane along this section of Dundas Street West, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and at no cost to the City.

 

c.  Through the Site Plan application process, the following is required:

 

i.  The owner shall revise the design of the P1 level of the underground garage to achieve appropriate soil volumes for large-growing canopy trees along Dundas Street West and where appropriate throughout the site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

 

ii.  The owner shall design and construct the streetscape along Dundas Street West to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and at no cost to the City.

 

iii.  The owner shall construct or reconstruct the abutting public road and municipal sidewalks according to applicable City standards and shall comply with AODA requirements for accessibility, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services and at no cost to the City.

 

iv.  The owner shall incorporate revisions, as required, to minimize electromagnetic field exposure for residents, if necessary, to the satisfaction of the Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 

 

d.  The owner shall secure such conditions of Subdivision approval as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning determines are appropriate, prior to first above grade building permit, including:

 

i.  Conveyance of land to the City for road widening along Dundas Street West as shown in Schedule C of Draft Zoning By-law Amendment.

 

ii.  Conveyance of land to the City for a new public road  extending northward from Dundas Street West, and associated daylight triangle as shown in Schedule C of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment. 

 

iii.  Conveyance of land to the City for half the width of a future public road extending westward from the new public road described in 5 d. ii. above, as shown in Schedule C of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment

 

iv.  Conveyance of land to the City for public parkland, with a minimum size of 1,580 m2, as shown in Schedule C of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment. 

 

v.  Securing the design and construction of the new public park to Above Base Park Improvements.

 

vi.  Compliance with the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division standard conditions relating to the conveyance, design and development of the new public park.

 

vii.  Conveyance of Ravine Lands to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, as shown in Schedule C of this by-law.

 

viii.  Submission of a revised Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, addressing all servicing related matters.

 

ix.  Execution of a financial agreement with the City to construct municipal infrastructure necessary to support the development.

 

x.  Submission of engineering fees, inspection fees, and insurance as required, in relation to municipal infrastructure.

 

e.  The owner shall enter into the City's standard Subdivision Agreement, register the Plan of Subdivision and satisfy the pre-registration conditions contained therein, prior to first above grade building permit.  

 

6.  City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit a mixed-use development at 4208, 4210 and 4214 Dundas Street West. The development would include an 8-storey (35 metre) mixed-use building fronting Dundas Street West, 3-storey (13 metre) stacked townhouses and a 21-storey (72 metre) residential apartment building at the rear of the site, a public road and a public park.

 

The proposed development would contain a total of 399 residential units and 36,840 m2 of gross floor area, of which 3,035 m2 would be comprised of retail uses on the lower floors of the 8-storey building fronting Dundas Street West.  A total of 522 vehicular parking spaces are proposed. Vehicular access would be provided by a new public road which would extend northward from Dundas Street West toward the rear of the site. A private driveway would provide access and address to the rear residential buildings. A westward continuation of the public road would be provided on the south side of a new public park, to be located in the northwest portion of the site.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Etobicoke Zoning Code.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report - 4208, 4210 and 4214 Dundas Street West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97860.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 6, 2016) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on 4208, 4210 and 4214 Dundas Street West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application (EY18.5a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99141.pdf

Speakers

Adam Brown, Sherman Brown
Peter Szlapak
Damaris Robinson

Communications (Community Council)

(October 21, 2016) E-mail from Dr. Paul Rosenberg (EY.Main.EY18.5.1)

EY18.6 - Final Report - 4650 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
4 - Etobicoke Centre
Attention
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has submitted a supplementary report on this item (EY18.6a with recommendations).

Bills 1245 and 1246 have been submitted on this Item.

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 for the lands at 4650 Eglinton Avenue West substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

2.  City Council amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands at 4650 Eglinton Avenue West substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

4.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 4650 Eglinton Avenue West, in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following matters at the owner's expense: 

 

A.  An indexed cash contribution of $450,000 to be paid to the City prior to issuance of the first above-ground building permit for parkland and/or park improvements in the vicinity of the site and/or community facilities in Ward 4 with an appropriate geographic relationship to the development.

 

B.  The cash contribution identified in 4.A above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

C.  In the event the cash contribution identified in 4.A above has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

 

D.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

 

i.   The owner shall provide and maintain a minimum 344m2 daycare facility to be operated as a private facility for a minimum of 15 years and use their best efforts to continue the use for another 10 years.

 

ii.  The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee and updated in 2013.

 

iii.  The owner shall undertake the following transportation facilities and improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and at no cost to the City:

 

a. Submit a functional pavement marking and signage plan for the full-movement access driveway.

 

b. Pay for all costs associated with the approved functional pavement marking and signage plan.

 

c.  Undertake any improvements required to any of the impacted signalised intersections within the area, including any signal timing adjustments or the provision of any additional signal hardware to existing traffic control signals, to accommodate the subject development.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit a residential development containing 272 rental units at 4650 Eglinton Avenue West.  A daycare would also be located on the main floor of the building.  The development would consist of two 9-storey buildings, linked by a central 5 storey podium resulting in a floor space index of 3.36 times the area of the lot.  A total of 204 parking spaces would be provided within an underground parking garage.  The development would be geared towards senior tenants.

 

The proposal is an appropriate and orderly development of the site that is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the policies of the City's Official Plan. 

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report -4650 Eglinton Avenue West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97833.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 7, 2016) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on 4650 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application (EY18.6a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99122.pdf

Speakers

Bill Bryck, Presidents and CEO, Build Toronto
Jason Shannon, President, Shannex Inc.
Laurie McPherson, Bousfields Inc.
Emil Frank
Eric Hopkins
Ewa Charowska
Nadia Guarino, Richmond Gardens Ratepayers and Residents Association
Margaret Pearson
Sonia Pace
Mike Vumbaca
Gino Franceschetti, President, Richmond Gardens Ratepayers and Residents Association
Carl Egenberger
Brad Dickson

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Robert Bula (EY.New.EY18.6.1)

EY18.7 - Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control Applications - 50 Humberwood Boulevard

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke North

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications at 50 Humberwood Boulevard (Application Number 15 192495 WET 02 OZ and 16 133600 WET 02 SA) in their current form.

 

2.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek instruction from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning pursuant to Chapter 415-18.1 of the Municipal Code, as amended, for the purpose of attendance at the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (Application Number 16 133595 WET 02 SB) and appropriate conditions of subdivision approval, including conditions relating to site servicing.

 

3.  City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to negotiate an appropriate development proposal for these lands which addresses the issues set out in this report and direct the City Solicitor to report back to City Council with any settlement proposal arising from ongoing discussions.

 

4.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the OMB to withhold its Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment until:

 

a.  The owner submits, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report.

 

b.  The owner making satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services staff for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to this infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report to be accepted by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

c.  The owner submits, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, an updated Transportation and Traffic Impact Study which includes vehicle weaving manoeuvres for:

 

i.  Westbound traffic on Rexdale Boulevard merging into the curb lane to turn right at Humberwood Boulevard; and

 

ii.  Westbound traffic from Woodbine Racetrack, 600 Rexdale Boulevard, and the proposed public street merging left into the Rexdale Boulevard lane abutting the curb lane.

 

d.  The City and the owner presenting to the OMB draft by-laws for the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

                  

5.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the OMB withhold its Order on the Site Plan Control application pending the following matters being addressed:

 

a.  The Conditions of Site Plan Approval being finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

 

b.  The applicant entering into and registering a Site Plan Agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 with such Agreement to include the Conditions of Site Plan Approval.

 

6.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the OMB to withhold its Order approving the Draft Plan of Subdivision until the City and the owner present the OMB with Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions to address the technical requirements of the development including among other matters, the construction of streets and services, tree protection and planting and grading as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the Recommendations of this report.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

These applications propose to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 1989-78, and seek approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, to permit the development of the lands at 50 Humberwood Boulevard (abutting the Humber River valleylands) with a townhouse development consisting of twelve building blocks and a new public street (connecting to both Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard).  The proposed development would contain a total of 140 residential units comprised of 38 freehold street townhouse units and 102 condominium back-to-back units and would result in a Floor Space Index of approximately 0.87 times the area of the lot.  A total of 220 vehicular parking spaces are proposed.

 

The original application submitted on July 17, 2015 proposed a fifteen building block townhouse development containing a total of 148 residential units comprised of 40 freehold street townhouse units, 22 multilevel units, and 86 back-to-back units.  A new public road (connecting to both Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard) was also proposed.

 

On June 30, 2016, the owner appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), citing City Council's failure to make a decision within the time frame prescribed by the Planning Act.  An appeal to the OMB, for the Draft Plan of Subdivision, was submitted on September 27, 2016.  A Pre-Hearing Conference, on the appeals to the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications was held on September 29, 2016, to set the parameters and the future date of the OMB hearing.  A Pre-Hearing teleconference has been scheduled for December 19, 2016 and the Hearing dates have been set for March 13 to March 20, 2017.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction for the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the applications, as currently proposed by the applicant.

 

These applications, as currently proposed, are not supportable as they do not conform to the Toronto Official Plan or adequately address the City's Urban Design Guidelines for Infill Townhouses.  It is staff's opinion there is an opportunity to achieve a more appropriate built form given the propertys' Rexdale Boulevard context (which is 36 m in width and consists of 8 lanes of traffic adjacent to the subject site) while also providing for townhouse blocks within the remainder of the site that address the existing and planned context and provide greater separation distance from the ravine lands and additional open space areas.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control Applications - Request for Direction Report - 50 Humberwood Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97779.pdf

EY18.8 - Directions Report - City-Initiated Sherway Area Study

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to update the existing planning framework for the Sherway Area by replacing the current Sherway Area Site and Area Specific policies with a Draft Secondary Plan for the area based on the key findings of the City-initiated Sherway Area Study, as summarized in the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.  Further, that the Draft Secondary Plan be distributed to the public and considered at a statutory public meeting to be held by Etobicoke York Community Council in the third quarter of 2017.

 

2.  City Council request staff to bring forward Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines for the Sherway Area that are generally in accordance with the Draft Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines included as Attachment 7 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, for City Council's consideration and adoption in the third quarter of 2017. 

 

3.  City Council direct staff and the consultants to finalize the Transportation and Servicing Master Plans and that staff provide notification for public review and comment upon completion of the Master Plans in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process. 

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

This report presents the key findings of the Sherway Area Study and requests City Council direction to develop an updated planning policy and development framework for the area, in the form of a Secondary Plan.

 

The Study focus area is bounded by a CP rail corridor to the north, Highway 427 to the east, the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to the south and the Etobicoke Creek to the west and is subject to a number of Site and Area Specific Policies (SASP’s) in the Official Plan.  These policies require a comprehensive transportation review to be conducted once permitted development capacity has been reached.  Currently, retail and residential development is at or nearing the maximum capacity permitted by these Site and Area Specific Policies.

 

The Sherway Area has the potential for significant change.  To address growth and change in the area, it was determined that a comprehensive review of the existing planning policy and development framework was required.

 

The City Planning Division initiated the Sherway Area Study in 2014.  The Study was completed by an external Consulting Team with the direction and assistance of City staff.  The consulting team was led by Gladki Planning Associates Inc. with support from DTAH, Arup and The Municipal Infrastructure Group (TMIG).

 

The result of the Study is a recommended comprehensive update to the existing policy and design framework for the Sherway Area.  The framework includes recommendations regarding urban structure, land use, built form, building heights, public realm and streetscapes, community services and facilities, transportation and servicing.  Supporting documents address important elements of the framework in greater detail:

 

·       Urban Design Guidelines;

·       Streetscape Guidelines;

·       Community Services and Facilities Strategy;

·       Transportation Master Plan; and

·       Servicing Master Plan.

 

The key findings of the Sherway Area Study provide a framework to guide future growth and development toward a unified vision of creating a complete community, while reflecting local conditions, the planning context and the capacity of infrastructure to support growth. 

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding the City-Initiated Sherway Area Study - Directions Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97804.pdf
Attachment 7: Sherway Area Study - Proposed Urban Design & Streetscape Guidelines - Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97821.pdf
Attachment 7: Sherway Area Study - Proposed Urban Design & Streetscape Guidelines - Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97822.pdf
Attachment 7: Sherway Area Study - Proposed Urban Design & Streetscape Guidelines - Part 3
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97823.pdf
Attachment 7: Sherway Area Study - Proposed Urban Design & Streetscape Guidelines - Part 4
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97824.pdf

Speakers

Ruthmary James

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Rosemarie L. Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. (EY.New.EY18.8.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/comm/communicationfile-64087.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Barry A. Horosko, Horosko Planning Law (EY.New.EY18.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/comm/communicationfile-64088.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Submission from Andrew Ferancik, WND Associates (EY.New.EY18.8.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/comm/communicationfile-64089.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Richard Domes, Principal Planner, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. (EY.New.EY18.8.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/comm/communicationfile-64090.pdf

EY18.9 - Approval Under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act (Formerly the Cemeteries Act) - General Report - 121 City View Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke North

Statutory - Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council grant approval of the proposal to convert the existing building into a funeral home and crematorium subject to:

 

a.  A Statement of Site Plan Approval being issued by the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

b.  The owner paying for the cost of publishing the "Notice of Decision" of Council's approval in a local newspaper.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Clerk, subsequent to Council's approval of the proposal and under the requirements of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act to:

 

 a.  Publish the "Notice of Decision" of Council's approval of the funeral home and crematorium in a local newspaper.

 

 b.  Send a copy of City Council's decision to the applicant and the Registrar, Ministry of Consumer Services, Cemeteries Regulation Unit.

 

3.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect this decision.

Origin

(October 19, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District

Summary

This report recommends that City Council grant approval under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act (formerly the Cemeteries Act) to permit the conversion of a vacant one-storey industrial building into a funeral home and crematorium on the property known municipally as 121 City View Drive.  The total gross floor area of the building would be 1,305m2.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 19, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District regarding Approval Under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act (Formerly the Cemeteries Act) - General Report - 121 City View Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97777.pdf

EY18.12 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 28 Chryessa Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
11 - York South-Weston

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 28 Chryessa Avenue, with a condition that the applicant provide five (5) replacement trees, which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 28 Chryessa Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is to address concerns that the tree is hazardous, too large for the space, and has a lean.  

 

The subject tree is a multi-stem silver maple (Acer saccharinum) measuring 225 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation regarding an Application to Remove a Private Tree - 28 Chryessa Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97634.pdf

EY18.13 - Application to Remove a Ravine-Protected Private Tree - 52 Clairton Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
11 - York South-Weston

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council grant the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned, ravine-protected tree located at 52 Clairton Crescent, with a condition that the applicant provide five (5) replacement trees, which can be achieved in a combination of planting on site and cash-in-lieu of planting.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned, ravine-protected tree located at 52 Clairton Crescent. The application indicates the reasons for removal are that the tree is situated too close to an existing garage and patio and is subsequently causing damage.

 

The subject tree is a white spruce (Picea glauca), measuring 40 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation regarding an Application to Remove a Ravine-Protected Private Tree - 52 Clairton Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97631.pdf

Speakers

Robert Bielski

EY18.23 - Left Turn Prohibition - Lake Shore Boulevard West at 2200 - 2220 Lake Shore Boulevard West

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Attention
Bill 1210 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council enact a “No Left Turn" prohibition for southbound traffic at the private driveway access to 2200-2220 Lake Shore Boulevard West, approximately 55.0 metres west of the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Park Lawn Road.

Origin

(October 4, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend enacting a “No Left Turn" prohibition for southbound traffic at the driveway exit from 2200 - 2220 Lake Shore Boulevard West, approximately 55.0 metres west of the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Park Lawn Road. This proposed prohibition address safety concerns related to vehicles exiting from the driveway from 2200 – 2220 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

 

Since the TTC operates street car service on Lake Shore Boulevard West, City Council approval of this report is required.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 4, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District regarding Left Turn Prohibition - Lake Shore Boulevard West at 2200 - 2220 Lake Shore Boulevard West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97765.pdf

EY18.24 - Right-Turn Prohibition Amendment - Bloor Street West at Riverside Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
13 - Parkdale-High Park
Attention
Bill 1200 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

  

1. City Council amend the existing right turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles excepted) for eastbound traffic on Bloor Street West at Riverside Drive, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles excepted).

Origin

(October 13, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend amending the existing eastbound "No Right Turn, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday" regulation for eastbound traffic on Bloor Street West at Riverside Drive, to "No Right Turn, 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday".

 

As Bloor Street West is a transit route, this matter requires the approval of City Council.  Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) staff has been advised of the issue and have not objected to the recommendation.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 13, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District regarding a Right-Turn Prohibition Amendment - Bloor Street West at Riverside Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97886.pdf

EY18.25 - U-Turn Prohibition - Kipling Avenue, North of Olivewood Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Attention
Bill 1201 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council prohibit U-turn movements at all times for southbound traffic on Kipling Avenue between Olivewood Road and a point 54.0 metres north of Olivewood Road.

Origin

(October 12, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to propose installing a U-turn prohibition for southbound traffic on Kipling Avenue between Olivewood Road and a point 54.0 meters north of Olivewood Road.

 

To address safety concerns and congestion in the area, it is recommended that southbound U- turns be prohibited anytime on Kipling Avenue between Olivewood Road and a point 54.0 meters north of Olivewood Road.

 

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Kipling Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 12, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District regarding a U-Turn Prohibition - Kipling Avenue, North of Olivewood Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97881.pdf

EY18.34 - Parking Machines - Bloor Street West between Thompson Avenue and Brentwood Road South

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Attention
Bills 1211 and 1212 have been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Bloor Street West between Thompson Avenue and Brentwood Road South, to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $2.25 per hour.

 

2.  City Council prohibit standing from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, on the south side of Bloor Street West between Thompson Avenue and Brentwood Road South.

Origin

(October 3, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of Parking Machines (Pay & Display) and to prohibit standing, from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday and from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, on the south side of Bloor Street West between Thompson Avenue and Brentwood Road South. The proposed parking machines and standing prohibitions are in response to a request made by the area Councillor for staff to review the feasibility of introducing parking on the aforementioned section of Bloor Street West where standing is currently prohibited at all times. There is a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus stop at this location that only services an overnight bus route, thus the existing standing prohibition is too restrictive.

 

As Bloor Street West is a transit route, this matter requires the approval of City Council. TTC staff has been advised of the issue and have not objected to the recommendations.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 3, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District regarding Parking Machines - Bloor Street West between Thompson Avenue and Brentwood Road South
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97878.pdf

EY18.36 - Parking Regulation Amendments - Torbarrie Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
7 - York West
Attention
Bill 1213 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the existing maximum 12-hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day on the east side of Torbarrie Road, between a point 242 metres south of Judy Sgro Avenue and Sergio Marchi Street, to be in effect from Judy Sgro Avenue to a point 242 metres south and from a point 30 metres north of Judy Sgro Avenue to Sergio Marchi Street.

 

2.  City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Torbarrie Road, between Judy Sgro Avenue and a point 30 metres north.

Origin

(October 19, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to extend the existing No Parking Anytime corner prohibition on the east side of Torbarrie Road, north of Judy Sgro Avenue, to improve sightlines for westbound left turning vehicles at the intersection of Torbarrie Road and Judy Sgro Avenue.

 

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Torbarrie Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 19, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District regarding Parking Regulation Amendments - Torbarrie Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97840.pdf

EY18.42 - Public Art Plans - 101 and 115 Humber College Boulevard

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
1 - Etobicoke North

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the 101 and 115 Humber College Boulevard Public Art Plans, attached to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Acting Director, Urban Design.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Design

Summary

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 101 and 115 Humber College Boulevard Public Art Plans.  The plans have been prepared by the owner in compliance with the development approval provisions.  The plans, which are included as Attachment 1and 2 of this report, outline the method by which the owners will commission public art on the development sites.

 

The 101 and 115 Humber College Boulevard Public Art Plans provide a framework for a public art commission including the introduction; selection panel; public art framework; Etobicoke General Hospital public art task force; goals for the public art program; the selection process; art budget and schedule.  The attached plans meet the objectives of City Planning’s Percent for Public Art Guidelines and are supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Design regarding 101 and 115 Humber College Boulevard Public Art Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97686.pdf
Attachment 1: Public Art Plan for the New Patient Tower, Etobicoke General Hospital Campus - 101 Humber College Blvd.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97687.pdf
Attachment 2: Public Art Plan for the Ancillary Services Building, Etobicoke General Hospital Campus - 115 Humber College Blvd.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97688.pdf

EY18.43 - Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66R-18892, 66R-18851 Michael Power Place - Port Royal Place Developments Inc.

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the formal assumption of the road Michael Power Place, and the municipal services that were constructed as part of the residential development located on the site with the former address of 5055 Dundas Street West.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, to release the performance guarantee.

 

3.  City Council direct that an assumption by-law be prepared to assume Michael Power Place.

 

4.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption by-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Michael Power Place to Toronto Hydro.

Origin

(September 19, 2016) Report from the Director, Development Engineering

Summary

This report recommends that the municipal services installed under the terms of the Section 37 Agreement for Plans 66R-18892, dated October 24, 2000 and 66R-18851, dated September 2, 2000, between Port Royal Place Developments Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.

Background Information (Community Council)

(September 19, 2016) Report from the Director, Development Engineering regarding Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66R-18892, 66R-18851 - Michael Power Place - Port Royal Place Developments Inc.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-96823.pdf

EY18.44 - Appointment of Members of Council to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
1 - Etobicoke North, 2 - Etobicoke North, 3 - Etobicoke Centre, 4 - Etobicoke Centre, 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 7 - York West, 11 - York South-Weston, 12 - York South-Weston, 13 - Parkdale-High Park, 17 - Davenport

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office until November 30, 2018, and until their successors are appointed:

 

-  Councillor John Campbell

-  Councillor Sarah Doucette.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report from the City Clerk regarding an Appointment of Members of Council to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-97679.pdf

EY18.50 - Request for Appeal and Attendance at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 14 Villa Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, the November 3, 2016 Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 14 Villa Road.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 14 Villa Road, and to retain an independent land use planner, if necessary.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Summary

The owners of the land municipally known as 14 Villa Road applied to the Committee of Adjustment to obtain a consent to sever (Application B0051/16EYK) and a number of associated minor variances (Applications A0709/16EYK, A0710/16EYK).

 

City Planning staff prepared a report recommending refusal, and the local community and I submitted concerns that the variances are not in keeping with the intent and purpose of the zoning by-law, or the existing physical character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

 

On November 3, 2016, the Committee approved the consent and minor variances.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, regarding a Request for Appeal and Attendance at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 14 Villa Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98317.pdf
(November 3, 2016) Notice of Decision - Committee of Adjustment - Etobicoke York Panel regarding 14 Villa Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98367.pdf

EY18.51 - Request for Appeal and Attendance at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 5 Ramsgate Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommend that:

 

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, the November 3, 2016 Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 5 Ramsgate Road.

 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 5 Ramsgate Road, and to retain an independent land use planner, if necessary.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Summary

The owners of the land municipally known as 5 Ramsgate Road applied to the Committee of Adjustment (COA) to obtain a consent to sever (Application B0056/16EYK) and a number of associated minor variances (Applications A060616/EYK and A0607/16EYK).

 

City Planning staff prepared a report recommending refusal, and the local community and I submitted concerns that the variances are not in keeping with the intent and purpose of the zoning by-law, or the existing physical character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

 

On November 3, 2016, the Committee approved the consent and minor variances.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, regarding a Request for Appeal and Attendance at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 5 Ramsgate Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98318.pdf
(November 3, 2016) Notice of Decision - Committee of Adjustment - Etobicoke York Panel regarding 5 Ramsgate Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98369.pdf

EY18.52 - Request Relocate Cenotaph from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 within the New Toronto Neighbourhood

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the local City Councillor and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 to find a new location within the New Toronto neighbourhood for the cenotaph.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Summary

The property occupied by the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch, located at 150 Eighth Street, is currently up for sale, with some interested parties. If sold, Branch 3 intends to incorporate with another local RCL Branch.

 

There is a cenotaph on the site, which will need to be relocated to an appropriate location within the same neighbourhood, New Toronto, in Ward 6.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, regarding a Request Relocate Cenotaph from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 within the New Toronto Neighbourhood
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98319.pdf

EY18.53 - Proposed Rexdale Community Health Centre at 222 Dixon Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke North

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

I.  City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, in consultation with the Acting Director, Toronto Building, Etobicoke York District to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment, to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act at the next possible Etobicoke York Community Council meeting, to amend the provisions of the former City of Etobicoke By-law 3473 related to medical office, social and educational counselling uses at 222 Dixon Road.


2. City Council direct that notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Michael Ford, Ward 2 - Etobicoke North

Summary

 Rexdale Community Health Centre is proposing a facility on the third floor of the existing 3-storey commercial building at 222 Dixon Road.

 

The property is zoned CL (limited Commercial Zone) under the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and is subject to Site-Specific Zoning By-laws 3473 and 1981-208. The zoning permits a bank, pharmacy, offices, medical laboratories and medical and/or dental offices. However, the medical offices are restricted to a maximum floor area of 6,100 sqft (557m2) or 20% of the total floor space of the building and such uses are to be located on one floor. Currently medical offices exist primarily on the second floor of the building with one medical office on the main floor. As the proposed health centre Is to be located on the third floor it would not be permitted under the current zoning. Due to timing constraints for third party funding for the Community Health Centre, there is a need to expedite this process through an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw through Community Council.

 

An amendment to Site-Specific Zoning By-law 3473 is required to revise the provisions related the medical office uses so that they can be located throughout the building.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Michael Ford, Ward 2 - Etobicoke North, regarding a Proposed Community Health Centre at 222 Dixon Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98320.pdf

EY18.54 - Visioning Study for Wilson Avenue between Highway 400 and Jane Street

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
7 - York West

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to:

 

a.  Undertake a visioning study for Wilson Avenue between Highway 400 and Jane Street, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the local community and other appropriate staff to develop a vision, goals and principles to guide future growth and development in the area.

 

b.  Report on the findings of the study and any recommendations prior to City Council's consideration of any new Zoning By-law amendment applications in the area.

 

2.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to request that any applicants submitting new Zoning By-law Amendment applications in the area to contribute to the cost of undertaking any required studies to appropriately accommodate increased growth and development.

Origin

(November 15, 2016) Letter from Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, Ward 7 - York West

Summary

The area to the north and south of Wilson Avenue between Highway 400 and Jane Street is characterized by a mix of retail, employment and apartment uses that will be experiencing pressure for new and infill development, revitalization and reinvestment.  A large portion of the area is designated Mixed Use Areas in the City's Official Plan, which are areas that will absorb most of the anticipated increase in retail, office and service employment in Toronto in the coming decades, as well as much of the new housing. 

 

I would like to request that City Planning staff undertake a visioning study of the lands designated Mixed Use Areas, Employment Areas and Apartment Neighbourhoods to development a vision, goals and principles to guide future growth and development in the area.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 15, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mammoliti, Ward 7 - York West regarding a Visioning Study for Wilson Avenue between Highway 400 and Jane Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98349.pdf

EY18.55 - Request to Support Yongehurst Distillery's Request for a "Tied House" Liquor Sales License - 346 Westmoreland Avenue North

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
17 - Davenport

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council support Yongehurst Distillery CO's application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a Tied House Liquor Sales License at its location of 346 Westmoreland Avenue North, and direct the City Clerk to advise the AGCO accordingly.

Origin

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Cesar Palacio, Ward 17, Davenport

Summary

Over the past few years, craft brewery, wine making and spirit production has become increasingly popular among urban young professionals throughout North America, including many Canadian provinces. As part of the City’s continued commitment to liquor modernization and consumer choice, the introduction of tasting/sampling rooms will allow patrons more opportunities to enjoy local craft beer, wines and spirits directly from the manufacturer. 

 

John-Paul Sacco and Rocco Panacci are the founders and creators of Yongehurst Distillery CO at

346 Westmoreland Avenue North. Their family upbringing, cultural roots and traditions were instrumental in cultivating their desire to experiment and combine bold flavours with science to create a series of unique spirits in Toronto. Shortly after opening in early 2016, they introduced their first product line, Harbour Rum, which was the first locally crafted rum in Toronto using local ingredients. Yongehurst Distillery CO is looking to produce a multitude of unique spirits including spiced rum, Canadian apple brandy, herbal liqueurs and amaro.

 

Yongehurst Distillery CO is currently licensed only to sell their products in bottles via their retail store. At this time, they cannot sell samples, which is why they are applying for a “Tied-House", otherwise known as a Liquor Sales License. Currently, the "Manufacture Limited Liquor Sales License" will only cover wineries and breweries whereas Spirits require a "Tied-House” License in order to operate. The AGCO allows all distilleries to have a “Tied-House”, which is a way for a distillery to showcase their spirits by selling tasting flights and mixing drinks, for sale, within the distillery itself.

 

This allows a manufacturer to host an on-site restaurant/establishment where products may be "showcased" on their own or in conjunction with other brands and types of liquor. In this instance, the manufacturers' retail store is located on the same manufacturing site as the "Tied House", which will allow the licensee to bring sealed, unopened liquor purchased from the retail store onto the licensed premises for the purposes of selling it to a patron. This allows restaurant patrons that wish to purchase product for personal use from the retail store to pay for the product on their restaurant bill.

 

Their goal is to create an experience where people can smell and taste the products and then learn about how they can transform those products into a variety of spirits and exciting flavours. As their operation continues to grow, they intend to run tours and host events to showcase their products and services, all the while educating people about the production of spirits and encouraging safe consumption.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Cesar Palacio, Ward 17 - Davenport, regarding Yongehurst Distillery - Request for a "Tied House" Liquor Sales License - 346 Westmoreland Avenue North
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-98353.pdf

North York Community Council - Meeting 18

NY18.10 - Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Highway known as Leila Lane, south of Varna Park

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
15 - Eglinton-Lawrence
Attention
Bill 1194 has been submitted on this Item.

Public Notice Given

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of the public highway known as Leila Lane, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 66R-28973, and shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2016-101 (the Highway), attached to the report (October 24, 2016), from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

 

2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached to the report (October 24, 2016), from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

North York Community Council held a public meeting in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and notice of the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was posted on the Public Notices Page of the City's website in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162. No one addressed the North York Community Council on November 15, 2016.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District

Summary

Transportation Services recommends that a portion of the public highway known as Leila Lane, south of Varna Park, be permanently closed.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District on Permanent Closure of a portion of the Public Highway Known as Leila Lane, south of Varna Park
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97668.pdf

NY18.11 - Payment-In-Lieu of Parking - 2100 Avenue Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
16 - Eglinton-Lawrence

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council exempt the applicant at 2100 Avenue Road from the City of Toronto Zoning By-law parking requirement of five parking spaces, subject to maintaining the existing three parking spaces and one small car parking space and a $10,000.00 Payment-In-Lieu of Parking; providing the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Origin

(October 12, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District

Summary

This report seeks Council's approval to exempt the applicant from the parking requirement specified in the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to provide five parking spaces. Instead of accommodating all of the parking on-site, the applicant has proposed to provide three spaces and requested a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking to the City which amounts to $10,000.00.

 

The parking exemption is considered appropriate since the two space shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the area.

 

Section 40 of the Planning Act grants Council the authority to approve Payment-In-Lieu of Parking. This application has been made pursuant to the City’s Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Policy, adopted in July 2004. City Council approval is required as this matter has not been delegated.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 12, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District on Payment-in-Lieu of Parking for 2100 Avenue Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97740.pdf

NY18.12 - Application to Remove a City Tree - 166 Richard Clark Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
9 - York Centre

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council submits this item to City Council, without recommendation, given that all motions placed lost on a tie vote.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The following motions were placed at the North York Community Council meeting on November 15, 2016 and all motions Lost on a Tie Vote:

 

1.  Motion moved by Councillor Augimeri:

 

"That North York Community Council recommend that:

 

1. City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive"

 

2.  Motion moved by Councillor Carroll:

 

"That North York Community Council recommend that:

 

1.  City Council approve the request to remove one (1) City-owned tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive, conditional upon:

 

a. the owners providing payment of the appraised value of the tree to be removed ($6,922.00); 

b. the owners removing the tree at their own expense; and 

c. the owners planting two (2) replacement trees."

 

3.  Motion moved by Councillor Carroll:

 

"That North York Community Council recommend that:

 

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City owned tree located at 166 Richard Clark Drive." 

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located at 166 Richard Clark Drive. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns over ice storm damage and sight line obstructions.

 

The subject tree is a Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) measuring 81 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on an Application to Remove a City Tree at 166 Richard Clark Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97690.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of the subject tree in the front yard of 166 Richard Clark Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97691.pdf

Speakers

Danny Ferraro, on behalf of Salvatore Ferraro

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Salvatore Ferraro (NY.New.NY18.12.1)

NY18.14 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 37 Summerside Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
24 - Willowdale

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned tree located at 37 Summerside Crescent.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 37 Summerside Crescent. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns regarding resin exuding from the tree and the potential structural failure of the tree resulting from the proximity of the tree's roots to the driveway and walkway.

 

The subject tree is a Colorado spruce (Picea pungens) measuring 42 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on an Application to Remove a Private Tree at 37 Summerside Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97649.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of the subject tree in the front yard of 37 Summerside Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97650.pdf

NY18.23 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 2365 Bayview Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West
Attention
Bill 1249 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

 

a. 2365 Bayview Avenue

 

2. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.  

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 2365 Bayview Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97640.pdf
Attachment - Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97641.pdf

NY18.24 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 209 Wicksteed Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
26 - Don Valley West
Attention
Bill 1250 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that: 

 

1. City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

 

a. 209 Wicksteed Avenue

 

2. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(October 21, 2016) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 21, 2016) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 209 Wicksteed Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97642.pdf
Attachment - Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97643.pdf

NY18.25 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 175 Yorkland Boulevard

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
33 - Don Valley East
Attention
Bill 1251 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that: 

 

1. City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

 

a. 175 Yorkland Boulevard

 

2. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 175 Yorkland Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97644.pdf
Attachment - Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97645.pdf

NY18.26 - Appointment of Members of Council to the North York Community Preservation Panel

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
8 - York West, 9 - York Centre, 10 - York Centre, 15 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 23 - Willowdale, 24 - Willowdale, 25 - Don Valley West, 26 - Don Valley West, 33 - Don Valley East, 34 - Don Valley East

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that: 

 

1. City Council appoint Councillor Robinson and Councillor Carmichael Greb to the North York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office until November 30, 2018, and until their successors are appointed.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the North York Community Preservation Panel.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Clerk on Appointment of Members of Council to the North York Community Preservation Panel
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97728.pdf

NY18.33 - Keele Finch Plus - Encouraging Growth and Community Building - Phase 1 Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
8 - York West

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council receive the report (October 31, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis, for information.

Origin

(October 31, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis

Summary

In early 2016, City Planning initiated a Council-directed study of the Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area. This report provides a summary of the first phase of that Study, which is now known as Keele Finch Plus.

 

The Keele Finch Plus Study ("the Study") is a comprehensive planning exercise. It will result in an updated planning framework to encourage growth and community building, and aims to leverage nearby investment in rapid transit (both subway and light rail transit). The Study work plan consists of three phases and is anticipated to take about two years to complete. Phase 1 (Study Initiation) is the focus of this report.

 

Building on the work completed as part of Council's approved Finch Corridor Planning Approach, City Planning undertook a number of 'taking stock' measures as part of Phase 1 of Keele Finch Plus. This included public engagement to start the conversation about local needs and desires, and to understand how the area is used as a place to live, work, learn and play.

 

Phase 1 also included three technical studies. As the Keele Street and Finch Avenue West area is under the flight path of Downsview Airport, City Planning undertook work to understand the airport's operations and flight paths. The goal of this work was to understand what potential there may be for building height and location in a way that does not impact airport operations. Similarly, there are significant industrial operations nearby, including large fuel storage and distribution facilities. City Planning initiated environmental related work to understand separation distances between industrial facilities and potential new sensitive uses. Third, and finally, a transportation analysis was conducted to identify existing transportation conditions.

 

This report also summarizes the Phase 1 findings and emerging issues derived from results of research, technical analysis and feedback from community consultation. Examples include those related to land use and compatibility, housing choice, transportation and movement, and a desire for improved walkability, beautification and safety. This will inform future options in Phase 2 (plans and analysis) of the Study.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 31, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis on Keele Finch Plus - Encouraging Growth and Community Building - Phase 1 Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97835.pdf
Attachment 1 - Air Quality Study Terms of Reference
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97994.pdf
Attachment 2 - Areas Where Air Quality Studies are Recommended
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97995.pdf
Attachment 3 - Keele Finch Plus Downsview Airport Needs Assessment - Executive Summary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97996.pdf
Attachment 4 - Keele Finch Plus Study Existing Environmental Conditions Report - Executive Summary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97997.pdf
Attachment 5 - Consultation List and Promotions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97998.pdf

NY18.35 - Final Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 2710, 2716, 2720 and 2722 Bayview Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 2710, 2716, 2720, and 2722 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2710, 2716, 2720, and 2722 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.7 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

4. Before introducing the Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to satisfy all outstanding servicing matters to the satisfaction of Engineering and Construction Services.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit 20 three-storey townhouse units in three blocks of townhouses along Bayview Avenue and a single two-storey detached dwelling fronting on Caldy Court. Also proposed is a 332 square metre public park at the northeast corner of the site. Vehicular access to the townhouses is proposed from Fifeshire Road and access to the detached dwelling is via Caldy Court. The address of the proposed development is 2710, 2716, 2720, and 2722 Bayview Avenue.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Final Report and Attachments 1 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on a Zoning Amendment Application for 2710, 2716, 2720, and 2722 Bayview Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-98010.pdf

Speakers

R. Varacalli, R. Varacalli Architects Inc.
Richard Wolfe
John Nicholls

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Fax from John Nicholls, President, on behalf of York Mills Gardens Community Association (NY.New.NY18.35.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/comm/communicationfile-64099.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Fax from Richard Wolfe, Chair, Real Estate Advisory Committee, Fifeshire Road Area Community Association now amalgamated with York Mills Gardens Community Association (NY.New.NY18.35.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/comm/communicationfile-64100.pdf

NY18.37 - Final Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 3 and 5 Southvale Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
26 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, at 3 Southvale Drive, 5 Southvale Drive and a portion of 1073 Millwood Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No.12 to the report (November 4, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2. City Council amend former Town of Leaside Zoning By-law No. 1916 for a portion of the lands at 3 Southvale Drive, 5 Southvale Drive and a portion of 1073 Millwood Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.13 to the report (November 4, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to be registered on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following matters, services and facilities:

           

a. prior to the issuance of an above-grade building permit the Owner shall make a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $300,000 to be allocated as follows at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor:

           

i. $250,000 towards the construction of a splash pad in Trace Manes Park at 110 Rumsey Road; and

 

ii. $50,000 towards streetscape improvements within the Leaside Business Improvement Area in the general vicinity of Bayview Avenue between Davisville and Soudan Avenues;

 

b. the financial contributions referred to in a. above, shall be indexed in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of submission of the funds by the Owner to the City;

 

c. in the event the financial contributions referred to in a. above have not been used for the intended purpose within 3 years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands;

 

d. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement to support the development:

 

i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit the Owner shall make a payment of $20,000 to the City to be used at the discretion of the General Manager, Transportation for road and infrastructure improvements at the Southvale Drive and Millwood Road intersection; and

 

ii. the Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee; and

 

iii. prior to the issuance of the first building permit the Owner shall have acquired all lands proposed to form part of the development as contemplated in the zoning by-law amendment.

 

5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, City Council require that the Owner will enter into an agreement to purchase (subject to necessary City approvals being obtained, including the City land being declared surplus and the transactions being approved by the appropriate City Authorities) a parcel of City land approximately 132 square metre in size at the corner of Southvale Drive and Millwood Road in exchange for approximately 142 square metres of land on the southeast corner of 3 Southvale Drive (both parcels as shown on Attachment 11) and such other consideration based on the fair market value of each parcel, and such other terms and conditions as may be determined and approved by the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

6. Before introducing the necessary Bills to Council for enactment, City Council require that the Owner shall:

 

i. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report and Geotechnical/Hydrogeological Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

 

ii. make arrangements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development, based on the Reports accepted by the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

7. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to implement the foregoing, including execution of the contemplated agreements.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act. No one addressed the North York Community Council on November 15, 2016.

Origin

(November 4, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and former Town of Leaside Zoning By-law No. 1916 to permit a seven-storey residential building containing 67 dwelling units and 75 parking spaces in two levels of underground parking at 3 and 5 Southvale Drive.  The proposed building would have a maximum building height of 22.5 metres (28 metres to the roof of the mechanical penthouse) and a gross floor area of 5,948 square metres resulting in a density of 2.9 times the area of the lot (Floor Space Index). 

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 4, 2016) Final Report and Attachments 1 to 13 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 3 and 5 Southvale Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-98183.pdf
(October 27, 2016) Notice of Pending Report from Director, Community Planning, North York District on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 3 and 5 Southvale Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-97801.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) E-mail from Suzanne Park and Warren Vandal (NY.New.NY18.37.1)
(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Geoff Kettel and Carol Burtin Fripp, Co-Presidents, Leaside Property Owners Association Incorporated (NY.New.NY18.37.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/comm/communicationfile-64143.pdf

Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 18

SC18.3 - Appointment of Members of Council to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 38 - Scarborough Centre, 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 42 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 43 - Scarborough East, 44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council appoint Councillor Jim Karygiannis to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel for a term of office until November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Clerk - Appointment of Members of Council to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97710.pdf

SC18.14 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 16 Shropshire Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre
Attention
Communication SC18.14.1 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 16 Shropshire Drive.

Origin

(August 12, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 16 Shropshire Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is that the tree is located immediately next to the neighbour's driveway and that falling debris and sap have caused vehicle and property maintenance and safety issues for the homeowner and neighbour.

 

The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca), measuring 45 cm in diameter.  Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information (Community Council)

(August 12, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 16 Shropshire Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-96101.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 9, 2016) E-mail from Nadia Jackson (CC.Supp.SC18.14.1)

SC18.17 - Heavy Vehicles Prohibition - Warden Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Clonmore Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest
Attention
Bill 1218 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the existing Heavy Vehicles Prohibition on Warden Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Kingston Road from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and Clonmore Drive from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day.

Origin

(October 26, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

This report recommends the amendment of the existing Heavy Vehicle Prohibition to clarify the Heavy Vehicles Prohibition on Warden Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Clonmore Drive from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, while maintaining the Heavy Vehicles Prohibition at all times from Clonmore Drive to Kingston Road. Currently, the regulations and signs for this portion are inconsistent.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 26, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Heavy Vehicles Prohibition - Warden Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Clonmore Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97678.pdf

SC18.22 - Pedestrian Crossing Protection Review - 1792 Birchmount Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough District recommends that:

 

1.   City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover on Birchmount Road in the area of 1792 Birchmount Road.

Origin

(October 26, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

This report recommends that neither traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover be approved on Birchmount Road, north of Ellesmere Road, in the area of 1792 Birchmount Road. The assessment concludes that based on current peak vehicular and pedestrian volumes and delays and conflicts at this location, neither traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover is warranted at this time.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 26, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Pedestrian Crossing Protection Review - 1792 Birchmount Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97719.pdf

SC18.28 - 95 Pidgeon Street (formerly 0 Birchmount Road) - Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Final Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.   City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Golden Mile Employment District), and the Warden Woods Community Zoning By-law No. 950-2005, for the lands at 95 Pidgeon Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.   City Council amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 95 Pidgeon Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

3.   City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

4.    Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that a fully secured Subdivision Agreement have been entered into for the lands at 743 Warden Avenue (File # 13 268270 ESC 35 SB) for the construction of municipal services, including any external servicing required, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

5.    Before introducing the necessary Zoning Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

 

a.   Prior to issuance of an above-grade building permit, the Owner shall make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000 CDN) to be applied toward any one or more of improvements to the Warden Hilltop Community Centre, local parks or the library in the Warden Woods Community, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor and local community, such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

 

6.   In accordance with the delegated approval under by-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 10 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

 

a.   the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 10 to report dated October 26, 2016 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration;

 

b.   any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development; and

 

c.   draft plan approval not being issued until the necessary zoning is in full force and effect.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Councilo held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 26, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

These applications propose a 26-unit residential development comprised of three-storey townhouses on a former rail spur at 95 Pidgeon Street (formerly 0 Birchmount Road).  The subdivision application proposes to establish several blocks for the proposed townhouses and part of an extension to Pidgeon Street.

 

This proposal represents the residential infill and redevelopment of an unused rail spur for townhouses.  It continues the pattern of development that will occur at 743 Warden Avenue, immediately west and connected to the subject lands.

 

The proposal complies with the Official Plan, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.  The proposed rezoning and draft plan of subdivision are considered appropriate for the use and development of the lands.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws and also advises that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision subject to the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 10.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 26, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-10 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 95 Pidgeon Street (formerly 0 Birchmount Road) - Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97925.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting - 95 Pidgeon Street (formerly 0 Birchmount Road) - Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97926.pdf

Speakers

Guy D'Onofrio, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, The Goldman Group

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 20

TE20.4 - Final Report - Liberty Village New Street - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
14 - Parkdale-High Park, 19 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
Communications TE20.4.4 and TE20.4.5 have been submitted on this Item.

Bill 1257 has been submitted on this Item.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands located between Strachan Avenue and Dufferin Street north of the existing Metrolinx Lakeshore West rail corridor substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment No. 363, attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 20, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 20, 2016) Report from Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

On June 7, 2016, Toronto City Council directed City Planning Staff to prepare an Official Plan Amendment to protect the lands required for a new street in Liberty Village between Strachan Avenue and Dufferin Street north of the Metrolinx Lakeshore West rail corridor.

 

The Liberty Village New Street, shown below, is proposed as a new east-west pedestrian, cycling, and vehicle connection between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, linking to several existing north-south streets in Liberty Village.  The street comprises two lanes of vehicular travel, a sidewalk on the north side, a multi-use pedestrian and cycling path on the south side, and associated public realm improvements.

 

In order to secure necessary lands and, potentially, the construction of portions of the New Street through redevelopment of abutting properties, the City must include future streets in the Official Plan.   This report reviews and recommends approval of a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to add Liberty New Street to the Official Plan - Schedule 2 – The Designation of Planned but Unbuilt Roads.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 20, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Final Report - Liberty Village New Street - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97817.pdf

Speakers

Hamish Wilson

Communications (Community Council)

(November 11, 2016) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of 2429590 Ontario Ltd. (TE.Supp.TE20.4.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64031.pdf
(November 10, 2016) Letter from Hamish Wilson (TE.Supp.TE20.4.2)
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Barry Horosko, Horosko Planning Law, on behalf of 1289777 Ontario Limited (TE.Supp.TE20.4.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64049.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 5, 2016) Letter from Hamish Wilson (CC.Main.TE20.4.4)
(December 12, 2016) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.New.TE20.4.5)

TE20.5 - Final Report - Bathurst - Bloor Four Corners Study - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (TE20.5a with recommendations).

Communication TE20.5.10 has been submitted on this Item.

Bills 1273 and 1274 have been submitted on this Item.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

 

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment No. 349 in Attachment 3 attached to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council amend the retail and service uses in Section12(2) 270 of By-law 438-86, as amended, by adopting the draft Zoning By-law amendment in Attachment  4 attached to the report (November 2, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as may be required.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to further evaluate encroachments to the 45 degree angular plane and the potential impacts on the adjacent neighbourhoods, and to report directly to City Council at its meeting on December 13 and 14, 2016.

 

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(November 2, 2016) Report from Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This report recommends adoption of Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for the Bathurst-Bloor Character Area.  The draft policies provide an overall framework to guide future change in this area given both the opportunities and constraints associated with the land use and built form context. The intent is to manage growth to ensure change and revitalization balances planning objectives and improves liveability overall. The policies include conservation of heritage resources; transition requirements to adjacent Neighbourhoods; parkland dedication requirements and public realm improvements; recommended streetwall heights on Bloor and Bathurst Streets; increased building heights of between six and nine stories in three of the four Character Area quadrants; and a greater level of intensification and height in the southwest quadrant (former Honest Ed's site).

 

The existing Bathurst Street Zoning By-law 714-2014 regulates the size of retail uses on Bathurst Street from Dupont to Queen Street West.  The proposed by-law amendment includes those areas of Markham Street and Bloor Street West within the Bathurst-Bloor Character Area not already covered by the retail by-law.  It limits the total amount of non-residential gross floor area of any one retail establishment to 3,500 square metres, and limits the frontage of any single retail or service use on the ground floor to 12 metres, consistent with By-law 714-2014.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 2, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 4 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Bathurst - Bloor Four Corners Study - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98211.pdf
(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Bathurst - Bloor Four Corners Study - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97805.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 14, 2016) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Bathurst-Bloor Four Corners Study - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (TE20.5a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99256.pdf

Speakers

Judith Adler Hellman
Paul MacLean, Palmerston Area Residents Association
Sue Dexter, Harbord Village Residents' Associstion
Alex Kovacs
Mary Flynn-Guglietti, McMillan LLP for the Torgan Group
Benjamin Hoff, Partner, Urban Strategies
Avrum Regenstreif, Chair, Urban Design Subcommittee, SVRA
Nancy Salway

Communications (Community Council)

(November 2, 2016) Letter from Hedwig Groskopf (TE.Supp.TE20.5.1)
(November 10, 2016) Letter from Avrum Regenstreif, Chair, Urban Design Subcommittee, SVRA (TE.Supp.TE20.5.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64032.pdf
(November 10, 2016) Letter from Michael J. Wren, Miller Thomson LLP, on behalf of Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation (TE.Supp.TE20.5.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64033.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Anita Lerek and Ralph Coram (TE.Supp.TE20.5.4)
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Mary Flynn-Guglietti, McMillan LLP, on behalf of 844 Bathurst Holdings Inc. (TE.Supp.TE20.5.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64044.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Eileen P.K. Costello, Aird & Berlis LLP, on behalf of 2538779 Ontario Inc. (TE.Supp.TE20.5.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64068.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Sue Dexter, Harbord Village Residents' Association (TE.Supp.TE20.5.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64081.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Jane McFarlane, Weston Consulting, on behalf of 736 BST Corp. (TE.Supp.TE20.5.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64052.pdf
(November 15, 2016) E-mail from Paul Macarico (TE.Supp.TE20.5.9)

Communications (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) Letter from Eileen P. K. Costello, Aird & Berlis LLP (CC.New.TE20.5.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64543.pdf

TE20.6 - Final Report - 20 Brunel Court and 95 Fort York Boulevard (Block 31 - Railway Lands) - Zoning Amendment Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
Bill 1252 has been submitted on this Item.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 1994-0805, for the lands at 20 Brunel Court  and 95 Fort York Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The application proposes a shared community facility on City-owned lands at 20 Brunel Court and 95 Fort York Boulevard including Block 31 and the easterly portion of Canoe Landing Park within the Railway Lands West, part of the CityPlace development.  The shared facility will include a community centre and a child care centre along with two elementary schools, one for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and one for the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). The zoning by-law amendment is to establish the development standards for the community facilities.

 

The subject site was identified in the early planning phases of the Railway Lands development as one of the main sites for community services and facilities to serve residents in the new neighbourhoods planned for this area.  Community centres, child care centres, and schools are essential elements of complete communities and the proposed shared facility will provide much needed services and facilities for residents, among them many families with children.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 9 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 20 Brunel Court and 95 Fort York Boulevard (Block 31 - Railway Lands) - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97888.pdf

TE20.7 - Final Report - 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street - Zoning Amendment

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
A report on this Item is due from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

Communications TE20.7.3 to TE20.7.5 have been submitted on this Item.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

 

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 438-86 and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue; and 1 and 19 Draper Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as Attachment 12 to the report (November 4, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

3.  Prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council shall require the owner of the lands at 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street to: 

  

a.  Submit revised plans, drawings and studies to reflect the outstanding requirements outlined in the Engineering and Construction Services memo of February 4, 2016, and comments from Toronto Water, Environmental Monitoring and Protection dated October 17, 2016 all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

4.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following: 

 

a.  The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: 

 

i.  The construction, finishing, furnishing and equipping of a non-profit licensed child care facility to accommodate approximately 57 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, comprising 613 square metres of interior space and a minimum of 192 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and drop-off area with safe access to and from the underground garage.

 

ii.  The entering into a lease agreement with the City for three 25-year terms and one 24-year term for a total of 99 years; and such facility shall be free of all rent, the cost of all utilities and municipal services supplied to the facility, caretaking costs, repair and maintenance costs, property damage, liability insurance, realty taxes and local improvement charges.

 

iii.  A one-time cash contribution in the amount of $180,000.00 to the Child Care Facility Replacement Reserve Fund to replace appliances and large equipment due to wear and tear.

 

iv.  A one-time cash contribution in the amount of $150,000.00 towards Start-Up Operating Costs for the defrayment of operational deficits during the first year of operation.

 

v.  An indexed letter of credit in the amount of $2,800,000.00 to secure above base streetscape improvements on Wellington Street West adjacent the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

 

vi.  An indexed letter of credit in the amount of $1,700,000.00 to secure above base streetscape improvements on Wellington Street West east of the subject site to Spadina Avenue and west of the subject site to Draper Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

 

vii.  A cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 toward construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street West.

 

viii.  The provision and maintenance of a public art contribution with a minimum value of $900,000.00.

 

ix.  An indexed letter of credit in the amount of $220,000.00 to secure street lighting associated with the streetscape improvements on Wellington Street West, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

 

x.  A cash contribution of $1,130,000.00 for streetscape improvements on Draper Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

 

xi.  A cash contribution of $75,000.00 for a new crosswalk on Wellington Street West, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

 

xii.  A cash contribution of $500,000.00 for the provision of new affordable rental housing in Ward 20, to be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing.

 

xiii.  A cash contribution of $500,000.00 toward the Toronto Community Housing Corporation revolving capital fund for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in Ward 20.

 

xiv.  Prior to condominium registration, the owner shall convey to the City two public pedestrian easement for the life of the building securing access to the publicly accessible private open spaces (POPS) for a total of to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, generally as shown on the Zoning schedules to be attached as Attachments 10 and 11 to the report (November 4, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District.

 

xv.  In the event the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 4.iii., iv., vii, viii.,  x., xi. and xii. above, has not been used for the intended purpose within five (5) years of this by-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

 

xvi.  The $4,435,000.00 cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.iii., iv., vii., viii., ix., x., xi. and xii. above, is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the introduction of Bills to the date of payment.  All cash contributions, except for those noted above in Recommendation 4.iii. and iv. above, will be payable prior to the first above grade building permit.

 

b.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: 

 

i.  Prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval, the owner shall have addressed the requirements for the removal of private trees on the site and adjacent the property as required by the City of Toronto Private Tree By-law as outlined in the memorandum from Urban Forestry Services staff dated April 1, 2015.

 

ii.  A detailed landscape and lighting plan will be submitted and approved through the site plan approval process to realize the objective of creating a 'green link' on Wellington Street West to connect Clarence Square with Victoria Memorial Square.  These plans will be subject to the approval of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manger, Transportation Services.

 

iii.  Obligations related to the maintenance of the streetscape improvements will be to be to the satisfaction of the Manager of Right of Way Management, Transportation Services.

 

iv.  Implementation of the recommendations in the noise and vibration study and certification by the applicant's noise and vibration consultant confirming that the proposed buildings as shown on the site plan drawings are designed and built in accordance with the recommendation of the study.

 

v.  Wind tunnel testing as recommended in the Pedestrian Level Wind Conditions – Letter of Opinion prepared by RWDI and implementation any recommended mitigation measures.

 

vi.  A construction management agreement to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor, in consultation with the local community.

 

vii.  The owner shall register a 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act and the Owner shall convey to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation lands municipally known as 19 Draper Street and 456 Wellington Street West which represent a portion of the owner's Section 42 on-site and off-site parkland dedication requirement respectively, with the remainder being provided as cash in lieu payment as discussed in Recommendation 4.b.viii. below.

 

viii.  The remaining parkland dedication requirement not fulfilled through the required on-site and off-site land conveyance as set out under Recommendation 4.b.vii. above shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment, where the owner shall provide a letter of credit to secure such payment prior to the first above-grade building permit and the parties acknowledge that these funds will be directed towards the above base park improvements of the Public Parks to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.  There will be a credit toward the amount of cash in lieu to be paid that includes hard and soft costs with respect to the acquisition and provision of the park at 456 Wellington Street West.

 

ix.  Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The Development Charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

 

x.  In the event the owner is unable to provide the conveyance of 456 Wellington Street West to the City as their off-site parkland dedication as set out in Recommendation 4.b.vii. above, the owner, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, shall make an off-site parkland dedication contribution for the balance of the parkland dedication requirement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, which shall go to the City's Account 220419 and shall be used for acquiring parkland in the area; and that Chapter 415, Development of Land of the Toronto Municipal Code be amended as may be required.

 

xi.  The owner shall provide a minimum ten percent (10%) of the residential units having at least three bedrooms.

 

xii.  Submit updated Urban Design Guidelines to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in connection with the first application for site plan approval on the site. The satisfactory Design Guidelines will be brought forward for the approval of City Council.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1.  Requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to report directly to City Council at its meeting on December 13 and 14, 2016, with respect to matters including but not limited to the specific timing for delivery of Section 37 benefits, additional Section 37 benefits to be secured including a minimum of 65,000 square metres of office space as part of the development, off-site improvements to municipal infrastructure including the replacement of a watermain on Wellington Street West, Metrolinx warning clauses regarding noise and vibration resulting from the nearby rail corridor as well as potential revisions to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments.

 

2. Directed the Manager, Right of Way Management, to cancel the commercial boulevard parking permits along Wellington Street, between Spadina Avenue and Portland Street, when detailed designs for public realm improvements in this area are completed, in consultation with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Ward councillor.

 

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(November 4, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The application proposes to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 438-86 and comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit a comprehensive development which includes seven mixed-use buildings comprising retail, office and residential uses.  The tallest building is a 36-storey office tower at the north-west corner of Spadina Avenue and Front Street West.  Three buildings on Front Street West step down in height to Draper Street to the west and have heights of 45-storeys, 38-storeys and 21-storeys.  The proposed buildings fronting on Wellington Street West also step down in height from Spadina Avenue to Draper Street and are proposed at 15-storeys (2 buildings) and 13-storeys.  All seven building will house at least two uses, with the three buildings along Front Street West housing all three uses.  The proposed development is organized around two generous open spaces, an east-west pedestrian 'spine' and an extended north-south plaza connecting Wellington Street West to Front Street West.  This comprehensive redevelopment of the former Globe and Mail lands will deliver a mix of significant office, retail and residential uses, major public realm improvements and on-site accessible open space, a child care facility and other amenities.  It's anticipated that this  mixed-use community will provide a vibrant urban focus for living, working and amenity in the south-west downtown.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 438-86 and comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the comprehensive development described in this report.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 4, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 11 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street - Zoning Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98210.pdf
Attachment 12 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment - Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 and Zoning By-law No. 438-86 - 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street - Zoning Amendment - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98340.pdf
(October 16, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street - Zoning Amendment - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97815.pdf

Speakers

Cindy Trower
Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting
Mary Flynn-Guglietti, McMillan LLP for Meldor Holdings Limited and Kinglip Holdings Inc.
Ken Greenberg
Stephen Diamond, CEO, Diamond Corp.

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Mary Flynn-Guglietti, McMillan LLP, on behalf of Meldor Holdings Limited and Kinglip Holdings Inc. (TE.Supp.TE20.7.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64070.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Claudio P. Brutto, President, Brutto Consulting, on behalf of Craft Acquisition Corporation and 456 Wellington Ventures Limited (TE.Supp.TE20.7.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64082.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 9, 2016) Letter from Aaron Platt, Davies Howe Partners LLP (CC.Supp.TE20.7.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64527.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Letter from Aaron Platt, Davies Howe Partners LLP (CC.New.TE20.7.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64568.pdf
(December 15, 2016) E-mail from Justin Malfara, Planner/Project Manager, Brutto Consulting (CC.New.TE20.7.5)

TE20.8 - Final Report - 20 Edward Street - Zoning Amendment Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention

The City Solicitor has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (TE20.8b with recommendations)

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the Item to City Council without recommendation.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(August 18, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The applicant proposes to construct a 30-storey mixed-use building which contains 572 residential units as well as a total of 6,399.45 square metres of retail space on the ground floor, mezzanine, second floor and concourse level, and 2,843.78 square metres of office space on the third floor.  The height of the building to the main roof is 101.6 metres (107.5 metres including mechanical penthouse).  A total of 241 vehicular parking spaces are provided in a 4-level below-grade garage and 627 bicycle parking spaces are provided.  The floor space index proposed is 15.84.

 

This proposal is consistent with the policies of the Official Plan, provides residential, retail and office uses, offers public realm improvements including a widening of a portion of an existing midblock pedestrian connection from Edward Street to Elm Street, provides TTC access to Dundas Station and meets the intent of the Tall Building Design Guidelines, taking into account the local context.

 

This report reviews the proposal and recommends approval with minor modifications to the zoning by-law application as submitted by the applicant.

Background Information (Community Council)

(August 18, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 10 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 20 Edward Street - Zoning Amendment Application Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97571.pdf
20 Edward Street - By-law 438-86
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97572.pdf
20 Edward Street - By-law 569-2013
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97573.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 14, 2016) Supplementary report from the City Solicitor on Zoning Appeal regarding 20 Edward Street - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing Request for Directions (TE20.8b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99270.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

Communications (Community Council)

(September 2, 2016) E-mail from Carla Lewis-Watts (TE.Main.TE20.8.1)
(September 2, 2016) E-mail from Ayesha Rollinson (TE.Main.TE20.8.2)
(September 4, 2016) E-mail from Karen Lloyd (TE.Main.TE20.8.3)
(September 4, 2016) E-mail from Trish Van Bolderen (TE.Main.TE20.8.4)
(September 4, 2016) E-mail from Justina Zatzman (TE.Main.TE20.8.5)
(September 4, 2016) E-mail from Baljinder Sahdra (TE.Main.TE20.8.6)
(September 4, 2016) E-mail from Lauren Smith (TE.Main.TE20.8.7)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Alissa Goudreau (TE.Main.TE20.8.8)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Harveen Sidhu (TE.Main.TE20.8.9)
(September 6, 2016) E-mail from Sukham Brar (TE.Main.TE20.8.10)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Bill Gayner (TE.Main.TE20.8.11)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Jassi Brar (TE.Main.TE20.8.12)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Lauren Stuparitz (TE.Main.TE20.8.13)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Stephanie Romero (TE.Main.TE20.8.14)
(September 5, 2016) E-mail from Kayla Brar (TE.Main.TE20.8.15)
(September 6, 2016) E-mail from Sermin Altundal (TE.Main.TE20.8.16)
(September 2, 2016) Letter from Catherine A. Lyons, Goodmans LLP (TE.Main.TE20.8.17)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63762.pdf
(September 6, 2016) Letter from Adam Brown, Sherman Brown Barristers & Solicitors (TE.Main.TE20.8.18)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63763.pdf
(September 6, 2016) E-mail from Paul Uy (TE.Main.TE20.8.19)
(September 6, 2016) E-mail from Rosie Isabella (TE.Main.TE20.8.20)
(September 6, 2016) E-mail from Sanjog Brar (TE.Main.TE20.8.21)
(September 7, 2016) E-mail from Bailasan Khashan (TE.Main.TE20.8.22)
(September 7, 2016) E-mail from Terri-Lynn Langdon (TE.Main.TE20.8.23)
(September 7, 2016) Submission from Jim Bartlett, along with a petition signed by 6 individuals (TE.Main.TE20.8.24)
(November 10, 2016) Letter from Patrick J. Devine, Devine Park LLP, on behalf of Atrium on Bay Portfolio Inc. (TE.Supp.TE20.8.25)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64034.pdf

8a - Request for Direction Report - 20 Edward Street - Zoning Amendment Application

Origin
(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District
Summary

On September 14, 2016, the owner of the property at 20 Edward Street appealed its application for Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board due to Council's failure to enact the requested amendments within the time allotted by the Planning Act.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction with respect to the position of the City at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

 

This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to support the proposal at the Ontario Municipal Board, subject to the modifications recommended in the Final Report dated August 18, 2016.

 

This report also provides information regarding further community consultation.

Background Information (Community Council)
Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 20 Edward Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97929.pdf

TE20.9 - Final Report - 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
Communications TE20.9.4 and TE20.9.5 have been submitted on this Item.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (September 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (September 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District.

 

3.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the report (September 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

5.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

       

a.  Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall pay to the City the sum of $2,000,000 to be allocated as follows:

 

i.  $1,000,000 towards the development of the Dixon Hall Youth Centre to be located in Regent Park, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

 

ii.  $625,000 towards local streetscape and/or parkland improvements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

 

iii.  $325,000 towards the development of the Cabbagetown Regent Park Museum to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

 

iv.  $50,000 towards the redevelopment of the site of Canada's First Parliament Buildings, municipally known as 25 Berkeley Street and 265 and 271 Front Street East, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

 

b.  the payment amounts identified in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment;

 

c.  in the event the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands;

 

d.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

 

i.  the Owner shall provide and maintain to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, a publicly accessible pedestrian clearway across private property on those portions of River Street and Labatt Avenue abutting the subject property that do not contain adequate sidewalk widths to accommodate pedestrian activity and street trees, with the specific location, configuration and design to be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended and, as applicable, Section 41 of the Planning Act, as amended, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City.

 

6. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to create a Working Group of community representatives, including the Corktown Residents and Business Association, and the Ward Councillor, to address further issues during the Site Plan process.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1.  Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking area 7C and the exclusion of the development located at 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue.

 

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 26, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the properties at 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue propose to permit the construction of a 38-storey tower including an 11-storey base building.  The proposed building would contain 584 dwelling units, 2,773.5 square metres of retail space located on the ground floor and 3,612.5 square metres of office space located on the ground floor and second floor. The proposal also includes a 3-level underground parking garage containing 405 parking spaces.  The proposed development would require the demolition of the existing Salvation Army building at 77 River Street and the low-rise office building at 7 Labatt Avenue.

 

This proposal is the result of discussions between the City and applicant related to the applicant's appeal of the Ontario Municipal Board of the Queen-River Secondary Plan (OPA 287) and site specific development criteria.  The proposal represents appropriate intensification and reinvestment on a large underutilized site within a Regeneration Area.  While the height of the proposal exceeds that proposed by the secondary plan, the application has been revised to reduce the number of towers on site from 2 to 1 and provides an overall massing and land use that is more in keeping with the staff recommended and Council adopted Secondary Plan.  It provides retail, office and residential uses as well as an improved public realm consisting of widened sidewalks, street trees and a more animated street frontage on both River Street and Labatt Avenue.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Background Information (Community Council)

(September 26, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-8 and 11 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97579.pdf
Attachment 9 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 438-86 - 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97580.pdf
Attachment 10 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 569-2013 - 77 River Street and 7 Labatt Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97581.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(October 12, 2016) Letter from Claudia Morrison, Jennifer Lay and Jackie Rumyee, Corktown Mews (TE.Main.TE20.9.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63791.pdf
(October 12, 2016) E-mail from Joe Harmatiuk (TE.Main.TE20.9.2)
(October 12, 2016) Letter from Scott Barker, Corktown Residents and Business Association (TE.Main.TE20.9.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63790.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) Letter from Mark Piel, Dentons Canada LLP (CC.New.TE20.9.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64532.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Letter from Mark Piel, Dentons Canada LLP (CC.New.TE20.9.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64548.pdf

TE20.10 - Final Report - 126-128 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
Bills 1254, 1255 and 1256 have been submitted on this Item.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 126-128 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 15 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 126-128 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 16 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

3.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 126-128 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 17 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

 

5.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner of the lands at 126-128 Hazelton Avenue to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

 

a.  The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

 

i.  An indexed cash payment of $250,000.00 payable prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit.  The amount is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment. The funds shall be directed as follows:

 

a.  $200,000.00 towards capital improvements for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and affordable housing and/or cultural space in consultation with the local Councillor.

 

b.  $50,000.00 towards the streetscape improvements in close proximity to the subject site including, but not limited to, new planters and seating within the public realm, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This application proposes a 9-storey (37.8 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 126-128 Hazelton Avenue.  The proposal includes up to 360 square metres of non-residential floor area on the first and second floors and a total of 21 residential units.  A total of 39 vehicular parking spaces (35 resident, 2 visitor and 2 office) and 22 bicycle parking spaces (19 resident and 3 visitor) are proposed.  The existing buildings would be demolished, including the 3-storey heritage detached dwelling at 126 Hazelton Avenue located within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District.

 

The proposed development generally complies with the Official Plan policies and guidelines that apply to Mixed Use Areas and the Downtown.  A site-specific amendment to the built form policies for Neighbourhoods will be required.  The proposal is in keeping with the Council-approved policies in Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 320 regarding Neighbourhoods (currently under appeal). 

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 17 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 126-128 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97830.pdf

TE20.11 - Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 126 Hazelton Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 126 Hazelton Avenue in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.  City Council approve the replacement structure for the heritage property at 126 Hazelton Avenue and including the adjacent properties at 128 Hazelton Avenue, 201, 203 and 2015 Davenport Road, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Audax Architecture and Design, dated October 11, 2016, date-stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services on October 11, 2016 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated August 4, 2016, date-stamped received by the City Planning Division on August 16, 2016, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

 

b.  That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 126 Hazelton Avenue, including a demolition permit but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

 

  i.  Photo documentation of the existing structure at 126 Hazelton Avenue, and;

 

 ii.  Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Ruben and Associates dated October 11, 2016, date-stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services on October 11, 2016, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated August 4, 2016, date-stamped received by the City Planning Division on August 16, 2016, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and with the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District Plan.

Origin

(October 18, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning

Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed demolition of the designated heritage property at 126 Hazelton Avenue and the proposed replacement nine-storey condominium building at 126 and 128 Hazelton Avenue, 201, 203 and 205 Davenport Road.

 

The property at 126 Hazelton Avenue is located within the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District (YHAHCD) designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, while the properties at 128 Hazelton Avenue, 201, 203 and 205 Davenport Road are adjacent to the YHAHCD. City Council's approval of the proposed demolition and replacement structure on the heritage property is required under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 18, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the Chief Planner ad Executive Director, City Planning - Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 126 Hazelton Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97664.pdf

11a - Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 126 Hazelton Avenue

Origin
(October 18, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division
Summary

The Toronto Preservation Board on November 2, 2016, considered a report (October 18, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 126 Hazelton Avenue.

 

(November 1, 2016) Letter from Emad Ghattas, GBCA Architects (PB.Supp.PB18.2.1)

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pb/comm/communicationfile-63946.pdf)

 

Speakers

Emad Ghattas, Goldsmith Borgal and Company Architects

Background Information (Community Council)
(November 4, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville Hazelton Area Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 126 Hazelton Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98175.pdf

TE20.12 - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 276 Forest Hill Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
22 - St. Paul's

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council include the property at 276 Forest Hill Road on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

 

2.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 276 Forest Hill Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 276 Forest Hill Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 24, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

3.  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

4.  If there are objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

 

5.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

Origin

(October 24, 2016) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division

Summary

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 276 Forest Hill Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and include it on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

Located on the south side of Forest Hill Road in the Forest Hill neighbourhood southeast of Eglinton Avenue West and Spadina Road, the property contains a two-storey house form building dating to 1936 and known historically as the Alfred D. Morrow House.

Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property at 276 Forest Hill Road meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value.

The inclusion of the property at 276 Forest Hill Road on the City’s Heritage Register and its designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act would identify all of the property’s cultural heritage values and heritage attributes.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Designation enables City Council to review alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 24, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 4 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 276 Forest Hill Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97927.pdf

Speakers

Aaron Moscoe (Submission Filed)
Brian Maguire, Forest Hill Homeowners Association
Naomi Himel
Amir-Reza Bagher-Zadeh

Communications (Community Council)

(November 15, 2016) Submission from Aaron Moscoe, submitting a petition signed by approximately 34 individuals (TE.Supp.TE20.12.1)
(November 14, 2016) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Kantium Inc. (TE.Supp.TE20.12.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64194.pdf

12a - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 276 Forest Hill Road

Origin
(October 24, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division
Summary

The Toronto Preservation Board on November 2, 2016, considered a report (October 24, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 276 Forest Hill Road.

 

Communications

(October 31, 2016) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP (PB.Supp.PB18.3.1)

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pb/comm/communicationfile-63942.pdf)

(November 1, 2016) E-mail from Leslie Gales (PB.Supp.PB18.3.2)

(November 1, 2016) Letter from Brian Maguire, Forest Hill Homeowners Association (PB.Supp.PB18.3.3)

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pb/comm/communicationfile-63954.pdf)

(November 2, 2016) Petition from Naomi Himel (PB.Supp.PB18.3.4)

 

Speakers

Melanie Ruby

Naomi Himel

Background Information (Community Council)
(November 4, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 276 Forest Hill Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98176.pdf

TE20.13 - Request for Direction - 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park Avenue - Zoning Amendment

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
14 - Parkdale-High Park
Attention
The City Solicitor has submitted a supplementary report on this item (TE20.13a with recommendations)

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park Avenue.

 

2.  City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in order to come to an agreement on a revised proposal for an appropriate development which addresses the issues set out in the report (November 10, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York Community Council. 

 

3.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor, to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold its final order until a revised functional servicing report and stormwater management report have been submitted and reviewed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the foregoing.

Origin

(November 10, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to request direction from City Council on the pending Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment at 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park Avenue.  The application proposes the construction of an 8-storey mixed use building with retail at grade, 93 residential units on Roncesvalles Avenue and six grade-related townhouses fronting a private driveway accessible via Howard Park Avenue. The mixed-use building will have a height of 25.7 metres plus a 3.8 metre mechanical penthouse on Roncesvalles Avenue and the townhouses will have a height of 15.28 metres.

 

On April 20, 2016, the rezoning application was appealed to the OMB by the applicant pursuant to Section 34(11) of the Planning Act as a result of the City's failure to make a decision within 120 days of submission of a complete application.   A hearing has been scheduled for January 24, 2017.

 

The proposal is not supportable in its current form. The proposed mixed-used building represents an overdevelopment of the site and does not satisfactorily respond to urban design guidelines related to the built form creating an unacceptable form of development. The proposed townhouses would not conform to the Official Plan Neighbourhood Policies.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction for the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition to the applicant's development proposal and appeal.  It also recommends that staff continue discussion with the applicant to achieve revisions to the proposal that address the issues identified in this report.

 

Staff will submit a report to the supplementary agenda for Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration at its meeting on November 15, 2016.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 10, 2016) Report and attachments 1 - 5 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park Avenue - Zoning Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98274.pdf
(October 26, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park Avenue - Zoning Amendment - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97803.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 15, 2016) Supplementary report from the City Solicitor on 422-436 Roncesvalles Avenue and 76 Howard Park Avenue, Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction (TE20.13a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99290.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

Speakers

Lily Korkka

Communications (Community Council)

(November 11, 2016) Letter from E. L. Cramp, High Park Residents' Association & This Is My Park (TE.Supp.TE20.13.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64035.pdf

TE20.14 - Request for Direction - 1181 Queen Street West - Zoning Amendment

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
18 - Davenport

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law amendment application at 1181 Queen Street West in its current form.

 

2.  City Council authorize staff to continue discussions with the applicant, local Councillor and local community concerning appropriate heights and massing for this development site including appropriate public benefits to be secured pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act if an agreement can be reached.

 

3.  City Council direct City Planning staff, in the event that the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withholds its Order(s) approving the application until such time as the Board has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

 

a.  the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

 

b.  a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure the Section 37 contribution and related matters satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

 

c.  a Site Plan Agreement has been entered into between the City and the owner, that City Planning has issued Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval, and all pre-conditions to such Site Plan Approval are fulfilled including addressing parking, loading, and servicing issues as outlined in the memo from the Manager, Development Engineering, Toronto and East York District dated December 4, 2015.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the foregoing.

Origin

(October 20, 2016) Report from Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

In November, 2013 a Zoning By-law Amendment application was made to develop the subject site at 1181 Queen Street West with a 26-storey mixed-use building.  The applicant appealed this application to the Ontario Municipal Board in April, 2014 due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.  At its meeting on May 6, 7, and 8, 2014 City Council authorized the City Solicitor and any appropriate City Staff to oppose the application at the Ontario Municipal Board.  An Ontario Municipal Board hearing has been scheduled for February 27 to March 3, 2017.

 

In October, 2015, a revised proposal was submitted to the City for a 16-storey mixed-use building (60.5 metres, including mechanical penthouse) comprised of 146 residential units (11,167 square metres), 715 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, 89 parking spaces, 110 bike parking spaces and an overall density of 7.15 times the area of the lot.  The revised October, 2015 proposal is the proposal that will be considered by the Ontario Municipal Board, (OMB).

 

The revised proposal represents a significant improvement over the previous.  However, Staff continue to have concerns with compliance with policies in the Official Plan including built form and public realm policies. Other outstanding issues relate to the provision of non-residential space, parking, outdoor amenity space, number of three-bedroom units and required updates to the Functional Servicing report.  This report recommends that Staff oppose the application in its current form at the OMB but continue discussions with the applicant towards a mutually-agreeable settlement in advance of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.  Staff are actively working with the Councillor and the applicant towards achieving a mutually-agreeable settlement and are hopeful that a mutually-agreeable settlement can be reached in advance of the OMB hearing.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 20, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 1181 Queen Street West - Zoning Amendment - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97785.pdf

Speakers

Steven Wood, Active 18 Association
Karen Beitel

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Skale Developments Inc. (TE.Supp.TE20.14.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64195.pdf

TE20.15 - Request for Direction Report - 46 to 54 Power Street and 113 to 135 Parliament Street - Zoning Amendment Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
The City Solicitor has submitted a supplementary report on this Item (TE20.15a with recommendations)

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to oppose the Zoning By-law amendment application for 46 to 54 Power Street and 113 to 135 Parliament Street (File no. 13 181685 STE 28 OZ), and to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearings in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are appropriate.

 

2.  City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant on a revised proposal which addresses the issues set out in the report (October 25, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

3.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal, City Council authorize City staff to advise the Ontario Municipal Board of City Council's position that any redevelopment of the lands must also include the full replacement of the 15 existing rental dwelling units and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, including the right of tenants to return to the new rental units in accordance with the Official Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

4.  City Council defer making a decision on the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the 15 existing residential rental dwelling units at 125 Parliament Street and 50 Power Street (File no. 13 181698 STE 27 RH), until such time as a decision is made on the Zoning By-law Amendment application and a Tenant Consultation meeting has been held.

 

5.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, that on-site parkland dedication of approximately 418.7 square metres pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be required by City Council to be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

 

6.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold its final Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment until:

 

i.  the owner enters into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure appropriate services, facilities, and/or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and,

 

ii.  the following matters are also recommended to be secured for the development in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience: 

 

a.  the requirement to construct the Above Base Park improvements; and,

b.  any conditions of a Council-approved Section 111 permit and any associated conditions related to the permit.

 

7.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal, City Council authorize the City Solicitor, to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold its final order until a revised functional servicing report and a hydrogeological report have been submitted and reviewed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

 

8.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to request direction from City Council on the pending Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing on the application for a Zoning By-law amendment at 46-54 Power Street and 113-135 Parliament Street.  The application proposes a 22-storey building consisting of a 4-storey base building and an 18-storey ‘inverted C’ shaped slab tower.  The proposal consists of: 532 residential dwelling units, of which 15 are rental replacement units; 6,187 square metres of retail space; 499 vehicular parking spaces; and 606 bicycle parking spaces.

 

The proposal's height and massing does not fit within its existing and planned context as required by the Official Plan and the King-Parliament Secondary Plan. Other issues include the size of the retail units, the location of the vehicular and loading accesses and outstanding functional servicing matters.

 

On June 2, 2016, the rezoning application was appealed to the OMB by the applicant pursuant to Section 34(11) of the Planning Act due to the City not making a decision within 120 days of submission of a complete application.  It is recommended that the City oppose the application in its current form at the OMB.  It is also recommended that staff continue discussions with the applicant to achieve revisions to the proposal that address the issues identified in this report.

 

A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application, file no.  13 181698 STE 27 RH, was submitted under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish 15 rental housing units at 125 Parliament Street and 50 Power Street pursuant to Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and was reviewed concurrently with the Zoning By-law amendment application.  The City's decision on the Rental Demolition & Conversion application is not subject to an appeal to the OMB.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 6 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 46 to 54 Power Street and 113 to 135 Parliament Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97880.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(December 13, 2016) Supplementary report from the City Solicitor on 48-54 Power Street and 113-135 Parliament Street - Settlement Offer (TE20.15a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99254.pdf
(November 22, 2016) Public Attachment 1 - Original Offer from Aird & Berlis LLP
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99272.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Public Attachment 2 - Settlement Offer from Aird & Berlis LLP
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99273.pdf
(December 2, 2016) Public Attachment 3 - Settlement Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99255.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

TE20.16 - Request for Direction Report - 169-175 Jones Ave and 35 Peyton Lane - Site Plan Application

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to support the owner's Site Plan Approval appeal respecting the lands at 169-175 Jones Avenue and 35 Peyton Lane subject to pre-conditions and conditions of Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

 

2.  In the event that the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct staff to request that the Board withhold any order to approve the Site Plan for the subject lands until such time as a Site Plan Agreement has been entered into between the City and the owner and any preconditions to Site Plan Approval are fulfilled all to the satisfaction of the City.

Origin

(October 20, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

2427451 Ontario Inc. and 2383872 Ontario Inc. submitted a Site Plan Approval application on April 30, 2015 that proposes to convert the existing church at 1690175 Jones Avenue to 14 residential units and to construct 12 stacked townhouses on the southern portion of the property.  A surface parking area is proposed for the adjacent property at 35 Peyton Lane to accommodate the parking requirement for the 12 residential units in the former church.  The Committee of Adjustment in its decision of June 9, 2016, refused the variances for the properties.  That decision has been appealed by the owner to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).  The applicant also referred the Site Plan Approval application to the OMB on June 17, 2016, as a means to consolidate the matters at the OMB.  The basis for the referral is Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timeframe (30 days).

 

The current Site Plan Approval application is a substantial revision to the development proposal previously considered by Council when it adopted site-specific Zoning By-law 840-2010.  The property has come under new ownership since that time.  In the opinion of City Planning staff, the current proposal by the new owner is superior to the former.

 

The purpose of this report is to review the current proposal as submitted to the City and referred to the OMB.

 

An OMB hearing on the applications is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2017.  This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff, attend the OMB hearing in support of the current proposal with appropriate conditions pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 20, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 4 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 169-175 Jones Avenue and 35 Peyton Lane - Site Plan Application - Request for Direction Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97862.pdf

TE20.17 - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
Communication TE20.17.6 has been submitted on this item

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council refuse the six variances to §§ 694-20A, 694-21D(5)(a) and 694-21D(5)(d) required to allow the issuance of permits for the erection and display of three illuminated wall signs required to implement the Signage Master Plan for the portions of the premises municipally known as 380 Front Street East, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 10, 2016) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council adopted the following process for this application to consider a variance under Chapter 694.

 

1. The order of the item will be:

 

a. Presentation from Speakers

b. Questions of Speakers by Councillors

c. Presentation from Staff

d. Questions of Staff

e. Debate and Decision

 

2. All speakers will have 5 minutes to speak with the applicant being allowed to go first. If the applicant wants to respond to comments from other speakers at the end of all the presentations he/she can do so, but will have a maximum of 3 minutes to provide responding comments.

 

3. Members may ask questions of deputants for 5 minutes following their presentations, and may have a further round of questioning after everyone has had the opportunity.

 

The Supervisor, Sign By-law, Toronto Building,  gave a presentation on "Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East".

Origin

(August 10, 2016) Report from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building

Summary

On March 22, 2016, the Sign Variance Committee heard Item SB8.4 and granted, with conditions, six variances from the Sign By-law required to erect and display three illuminated first party wall signs on the first and second storeys of a purpose-built media tower-type addition to the building located on the premises municipally known as 380 Front Street East.

 

The Sign Variance Committee adopted the staff recommendations.

 

Councillor McConnell filed an application to consider.

 

This report also includes, as attachments, the reports of staff, and all other materials which were submitted to the Sign Variance Committee for the March 22, 2016 meeting.

Background Information (Community Council)

(August 10, 2016) Report from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97597.pdf
Attachment 1 - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97598.pdf
Attachment 2 - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97599.pdf
Attachment 3 - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97600.pdf
Attachment 4 - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97601.pdf
Presentation from the Supervisor, Sign By-law Unit, Toronto Building - Application to Consider - Appeal - Signage Master Plan - 380 Front Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98663.pdf

Speakers

Jane Robinson, Gooderham and Worts Neighbourhood Association (Submission Filed)

Communications (Community Council)

(September 2, 2016) Letter from Michele Cummings, President, Corktown Residents & Business Association (TE.Main.TE20.17.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63804.pdf
(September 5, 2016) Letter from Michael Brewer, Vice President, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (TE.Main.TE20.17.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63805.pdf
(September 2, 2016) Letter from John D. Srebot, B.A., LL.B., on behalf of the property owner (TE.Main.TE20.17.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63807.pdf
(September 7, 2016) Submission from John Wilson, Co-Chair, West Don Lands Committee (TE.Main.TE20.17.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63806.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Submission from Jane Robinson (TE.Supp.TE20.17.5)

Communications (City Council)

(December 12, 2016) Letter from James M. Wortzman, Teplitsky, Colson LLP Barristers, on behalf of Transasian Fine Cars Limited o/a Downtown Acura (CC.New.TE20.17.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64507.pdf

TE20.18 - TOcore: Planning Toronto's Downtown - Proposals Report - Secondary Plan Directions and Update

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
20 - Trinity-Spadina, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request City Planning staff to undertake stakeholder and public consultation on the policy directions outlined in Attachment 1 "TOcore: Planning Downtown, Proposals Report" of the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York and the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, to inform the development of the Secondary Plan for Downtown.

 

2.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to bring forward a draft Secondary Plan for Downtown by mid-2017, based on Attachment 1 "TOcore: Planning Downtown, Proposals Report" and on the policy directions summarized in Attachment 2 to the report (October 27, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, informed by the consultations in Recommendation 1 above.

 

3. City Council request the General Managers of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; Children's Services; Shelter, Support and Housing Administration; Toronto Employment and Social Services; and, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration; the Chief Librarian, Toronto Public Library Board; and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to advance the TOcore Community Services and Facilities Strategy and implementation plan by mid-2017 by addressing each service sector including recreation (City and AOCC's), child care, libraries, human and social services and schools.

 

4. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water to bring forward the TOcore Water Strategy and a detailed implementation plan, congruent with the draft Downtown Secondary Plan that clearly links the provision of water infrastructure with growth.

 

5. City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in coordination with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and all lead operating Divisions, to develop a financial strategy to implement the infrastructure priorities outlined in TOcore, including but not limited to community services and facilities, affordable housing, water infrastructure, public realm improvements, active and surface transportation and new parkland acquisition; and include in the strategy for revenue generation for these priorities, options that include a dedicated levy-system, locally generated DC and park land levies, all with a view to equitably and geographically accommodate the intense pressures as result of the residential intensification in the core and report back in conjunction with the Downtown Secondary Plan in mid-2017.

 

6. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to evaluate the opportunity for creating a "green loop", linking existing public and publicly accessible green and pedestrian spaces, within the bounds of Davenport Road, Sherbourne Street, Queen Street and University Avenue/Avenue Road as part of the Parks and Public Realm Plan for TOcore.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, gave a presentation on "TOCore:  Planning Toronto's Downtown - Proposals Report - Secondary Plan Directions and Update".

Origin

(October 27, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning Division

Summary

This report seeks Council’s endorsement of the TOcore Proposals Report which provides proposed policy directions that, will inform the development of a draft Downtown Secondary Plan. The report also provides updates on the Phase 2 consultations undertaken, population growth projections for the Downtown, and the status of infrastructure strategies underway that will support the implementation of a new Downtown Secondary Plan. These policy directions will be the subject of the next round of public and stakeholder consultation to inform the development of that plan.

 

TOcore: Planning Downtown is a three-year, inter-divisional study, led by City Planning. Building on Downtown's existing planning framework, TOcore's purpose is to ensure growth positively contributes to Toronto’s Downtown as a great place to live, work, learn, play and invest by determining: a) how future growth will be accommodated and shaped, and b) what physical and social infrastructure will be needed, where it will go and how it will be secured.

 

TOcore is a response to the rapid growth and intensification of Downtown that is placing pressure on finite physical and social infrastructure assets and that is occurring in a pattern and at an intensity that is beginning to threaten the liveability of the heart of the city. The new Secondary Plan will update the Downtown planning framework to shape future growth and link growth to the provision of needed infrastructure investments to achieve the city-building vision and policies of Toronto’s Official Plan. A series of infrastructure strategies for office, transportation, parks and public realm, community services and facilities, and energy are in development as part of this review, along with a water infrastructure assessment. Financing approaches will be included as part of each infrastructure strategy.

 

TOcore is aligned to Council's Strategic Plan and will inform the update to the Long Term Financial Plan, which calls for strategic investment in infrastructure to maintain city residents' high quality of life.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 27, 2016) Report and Attachments 3 and 4 - from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning Division
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97827.pdf
Attachment 1 - "TOcore: Planning Downtown, Proposals Report Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98133.pdf
Attachment 1 - "TOcore: Planning Downtown, Proposals Report Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98164.pdf
Attachment 2 - Summary of TOcore Policy Directions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98134.pdf
Presentation from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - TOcore: Planning Toronto's Downtown - Proposals Report - Secondary Plan Directions and Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98510.pdf

Speakers

Gary Switzer, BILD Toronto Chapter
Jon Carlos Tsilfitis, Renovation Council Chairman, BILD
Hamish Wilson (Submission Filed)
Kathryn Holden, Bay Cloverhill Community Association

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) Letter from Grant Humes, Executive Director, Toronto Financial District BIA (TE.Supp.TE20.18.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64038.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Rick Whitten-Stovall, President, Bay Cloverhill Community Association (TE.Supp.TE20.18.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64040.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Richard Lyall, President, Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) (TE.Supp.TE20.18.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64083.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Submission from Hamish Wilson (TE.Supp.TE20.18.4)

TE20.25 - 150 Hamilton Street - Application to Injure a Private Tree

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to injure one (1) privately-owned tree located at 150 Hamilton Street.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Presentation from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to injure one (1) privately-owned tree located at 150 Hamilton Street. The property owner of 154 Hamilton Street has submitted an application to injure this tree to accommodate construction of a new four-storey dwelling at 154 Hamilton Street.

 

The subject tree is a silver maple (Acer saccharinium) measuring 80-90 cm in diameter. The tree is currently maintainable and in good condition, both structurally and botanically. Urban Forestry does not support injury of the subject tree as the proposed work does not constitute good arboricultural practice.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report (including Attachments 1 and 2) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 150 Hamilton Street - Application to Injure a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97660.pdf

Speakers

Ian Flett, Eric K. Gillespie Professional Corporation
Philip van Wassanaer, Arborist
Elis Lam
John Richards
Cyril Borovsky

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Maggie Kremin (TE.Supp.TE20.25.1)
(November 15, 2016) Letter from Ian Flett, Eric K. Gillespie Professional Corporation, on behalf of property owner (TE.Supp.TE20.25.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64059.pdf

TE20.27 - 295 Waverley Road - Application to Remove a City Tree

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
32 - Beaches-East York

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located on the road allowance adjacent to 295 Waverley Road.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) City-owned tree located on the road allowance adjacent to 295 Waverley Road. The application indicates that the reason for the requested removal is due to a proposed parking pad construction.

 

The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) measuring 14 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report (including Attachment 1 and 2) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 295 Waverley Road - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97661.pdf

TE20.39 - Accessible Loading Zone - Broadview Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
29 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
Bills 1219 and 1220 have been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times except between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, on the east side of Broadview Avenue, between a point 26 metres north of Erindale Avenue and a point 12 metres further north.

 

2.  City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Broadview Avenue, between a point 81 metres north of Danforth Avenue and a point 76.6 metres north of Browning Avenue, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

 

3.  City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Broadview Avenue, between Erindale Avenue and a point 42 metres north of Chester Hill Road, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Origin

(October 20, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Broadview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install an on-street accessible loading zone on the east side of Broadview Avenue, fronting the Albany Medical Clinic (No. 807 Broadview Avenue).  The proposed accessible loading zone will operate at all times except between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays and will provide curb-side access for TTC Wheel-Trans vehicles. This designation will replace an area that was previously signed for entrance protection using advisory signs.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 20, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District on Accessible Loading Zone - Broadview Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97751.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2305, dated October 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97752.pdf

TE20.42 - Installation/Removal of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - October 2016 (Non-Delegated)

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
19 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
Bill 1222 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (October 26, 2016) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

Origin

(October 26, 2016) Report from the Manager, Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Toronto and East York District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

         

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 26, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Manager, Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Toronto and East York District - Installation/Removal of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - October 2016 (Non-Delegated)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97769.pdf

TE20.44 - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East, Church Street, and Front Street Intersection

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
Bills 1223 and 1224 have been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council approve the modifications to the intersection of Church Street, Front Street, and Wellington Street East, as well as the existing north lane of Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.

 

2.  City Council rescind the parking regulations outlined in Attachment 2 – By-laws to be rescinded, attached to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.

 

3.  City Council approve the parking regulations outlined in Attachment 3 – By-laws to be enacted, attached to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.

Origin

(October 1, 2016) Report from Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to modify the intersection of Church Street, Front Street, and Wellington Street East, as well as the existing north lane of Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street. Proposed modifications along Wellington Street include a widened boulevard, curbside TTC loading area, reduced crossing distances for pedestrians, and a parking lay-by. The widened boulevard will provide an opportunity for significant tree infrastructure to be incorporated in the boulevard, will provide widened pedestrian clearways, and space for patios and street furniture.

 

The streetscape work is part of a larger coordinated project that involves upgrading a watermain (Toronto Water), streetcar track replacement (TTC), utility upgrades (Hydro, Bell), and resurfacing this section of Wellington Street East.

 

This proposal aligns with the 2015 St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area (BIA) Master Plan to guide public realm improvements within its boundaries. The BIA has been requesting the boulevard widening since 2007.

 

On-street parking on the north side of Wellington Street East, between Church Street and Yonge Street, will be reduced in order to accommodate the proposed modifications.  The net result will be a loss of ten parking spaces. However the eight parking spaces created in the proposed lay-by will have extended hours of operation.

 

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wellington Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 1, 2016) Report and Attachments 1 - 3 from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East, Church Street, and Front Street Intersection
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97963.pdf
(October 27, 2016) Report from Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East and Church Street and Front Street Intersection - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97847.pdf

TE20.47 - Parking Amendments - Spadina Crescent and Spadina Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
Bills 1239 and 1240 have been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council rescind the parking regulations outlined in Appendix A – By-Laws to be rescinded, attached to the report (October 18, 2016) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.  City Council approve the parking regulations outlined in Appendix B – By-Laws to be enacted, attached to the report (October 18, 2016) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

Origin

(October 18, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Spadina Crescent and Spadina Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is seeking authority to designate a student pick-up/drop-off area for Lord Lansdowne Junior and Senior Public School and Da Vinci Alternative School on the west side of Spadina Crescent West, between Russell Street and the southerly limit of Spadina Crescent West.  The pick-up/drop-off area will provide parking for up to 10-minutes during school arrival and dismissal times.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 18, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District on Parking Amendments - Spadina Crescent and Spadina Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97733.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2286
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97734.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2287
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97735.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2288
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97736.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2289
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97737.pdf
Appendix A - By-Laws to be Rescinded
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97738.pdf
Appendix B - By-Laws to be Enacted
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97739.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Hart Massey (TE.Supp.TE20.47.1)

TE20.49 - Car-share Vehicle Parking Area - Cosburn Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
29 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
Bill 1225 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt a car-share parking area for up to two car-share parking spaces for Car2Go vehicles on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 114 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 11 metres further west.

Origin

(October 3, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to introduce a car-share vehicle parking area (CVPA) at a new location on Cosburn Avenue, west of Pape Avenue.

 

This report will address the non-delegated CVPA in Toronto and East York District.  The delegated CVPAs will be addressed in a separate report to Toronto and East York Community Council, entitled "Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Locations".

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 3, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District on Car-share Vehicle Parking Area - Cosburn Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97761.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2274, dated October 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97762.pdf

TE20.51 - Expanding the Limits of Pay and Display Parking Machines - Queen Street East

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
32 - Beaches-East York
Attention
Bills 1226 and 1227 have been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council rescind the existing No Parking Anytime on the north side of Queen Street East, between Rainsford Road and Woodbine Avenue.

 

2.  City Council rescind the existing two hour parking limit on the north side of Queen Street East, between Woodbine Avenue and Rainsford Road, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday.

 

3.  City Council rescind the existing pay and display parking machine on the north side of Queen Street East, between Rainsford Road and a point 85 metres east of Kingston Road, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday; for a fee of $2.25 per hour, for a maximum period of 3 hours.

  

4.  City Council rescind the existing pay and display parking machine on the north side of Queen Street East, between a point 9 metres east of Rainsford Road and a point 9 metres further east, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday; for a fee of $2.25 per hour, for a maximum period of 3 hours.

 

5.  City Council approve the installation of pay and display parking machine on the north side of Queen Street East, between a point 85 metres east of Kingston Road and Woodbine Avenue, to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday; for a fee of $2.25 per hour, for a maximum period of 3 hours.

Origin

(October 6, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Queen Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is seeking approval to extend the limits of the current pay and display parking on the north side of Queen Street East between Rainsford Road and Woodbine Avenue.  This installation will generate approximately six additional pay and display parking spaces on this section of Queen Street East

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 6, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97756.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2271, dated October 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97757.pdf

TE20.55 - Removal of Pedestrian Crossing Prohibition: Lake Shore Boulevard East and Parliament Street

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
Bill 1228 has been submitted on this Item.

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council rescind the pedestrian crossing prohibition on Lake Shore Boulevard East, between the west curb line of Parliament Street and a point 30.5 metres east of the east curb line of Parliament Street.

Origin

(October 17, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lake Shore Boulevard East, City Council approval for this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is seeking authority to rescind the pedestrian crossing prohibition on the east side of the intersection at Lakes Shore Boulevard East and Parliament Street.  The removal of the pedestrian crossing prohibition on the east side of the intersection is required to facilitate the Accessible Pedestrian Signal operation at this location and to allow for pedestrian crossing.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 17, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District on Removal of Pedestrian Crossing Prohibition: Lake Shore Boulevard East and Parliament Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97766.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2292
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97767.pdf

TE20.61 - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 1A to exclude the addresses of 299 Campbell Avenue

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
18 - Davenport

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "1A", as attached in Appendix A to the report (October 13, 2016) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

Origin

(October 21, 2016) Report from the Manager, Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Toronto and East York District

Summary

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to amend the boundary of permit parking area 1A.

 

Transportation Services has assessed the realignment of permit parking area 1A to exclude the property located at 299 Campbell Avenue as requested by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 13, 2016. We are recommending approval of the realignment as it will not impact negatively on the permit parking area.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 21, 2016) Report from the Manager, Transportation Services, Right of Way Management, Toronto and East York District - Realignment of Permit Parking Area 1A to exclude the addresses of 299 Campbell Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97725.pdf
Appendix A: Area Map
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97726.pdf

TE20.66 - Appointment of Members of Council to the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel

Consideration Type:
ACTION
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 Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council appoint the following Member to the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office until November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed:

 

- Councillor Joe Cressy

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report from the City Clerk - Appointment of Members of Council to the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97890.pdf

TE20.68 - Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events up to January 6, 2017

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council grant an exemption to Epilepsy Toronto and Piknic Electronik to operate a beer/spirits/wine garden contingent upon the following conditions:

 

a.     approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;

 

b.     approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

 

c.     compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy; and

 

d.    receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit.

 

2.  City Council grant permission to ParticipACTION, Epilepsy Toronto and Piknic Electronik to solicit donations in support of their organizations.

 

3.  City Council grant permission to Epilepsy Toronto and Piknic Electronik to host ticketed amusement park rides and performances in support of their organization. 

 

4.  City Council grant permission to Epilepsy Toronto to use open flame as a performance element at their event.

 

5.  City Council grant permission to Piknic Electronik to use special effects pyrotechnics as a performance element at their event.

 

6.  City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through Facilities Management, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.

Origin

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer

Summary

 It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council give exemption to; ParticipACTION's "150 Playlist" request to solicit donations and Epilepsy Toronto's "Holiday Market 2016" requests to solicit donations, host ticketed amusement park rides, operate a beer/wine garden and use open flame as a performance element, Piknic Electronik's "Igloofest" request to operate a beer/wine garden, host a ticketed event, solicit donations and use special effects pyrotechnics at their events to be held on Nathan Phillips Square.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 25, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer on the Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events up to February 20, 2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97667.pdf

TE20.69 - Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Consideration Type:
ACTION

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

A. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection, for liquor licensing purposes, to the following requests, noting that applicants are required to comply with other applicable By-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio area extending into the City's right of way:

 

1. Temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the Wavelength Music Festival 17, to be held from February 16 to 19, 2017 at The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West.

 

2. Temporary liquor licence/patio extension for the outdoor concrete patio area and adjacent portions of the private parking lot during the Ideacity Closing Night Party to be held on Friday, June 16, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., at 64 Jefferson Avenue.

Community Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council under its delegated authority, declared the following to be events of municipal significance for liquor licensing purposes:

 

1. The Toronto Taste to be held on June 4, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Road.

 

2. The Pride 2017 Festival, to be held from June 20 at 2:00 p.m. to June 25, 2016 at 11:00 p.m.

 

3. The Toronto International Boat Show - January 2017 to be held on various dates and times, as listed, at the Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Boulevard and Ricoh Coliseum, 45 Manitoba Drive, both at Exhibition Place:

 

January 20, 2017 (Preview Day) 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

January 21 and 28, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

January 22 and 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

January 23 to 27, 2017 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

4. The Come Find Us, Seneca College's, Independent Illustration's 11th Grad Showcase, to be held on December 15, 2016, at Creative Blueprint, 376 Bathurst Street, Suite 102, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

5. The Katalyst Brewing Company and Symington Saison Launch Party, to be held on December 17, 2016, at the Henderson Brewing Company, located at 128A Sterling Road from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

6. The NHL Centennial Alumni Game to be held on December 31, 2016 and the NHL Centennial Classic to be held on January 1, 2017, at BMO Field. (City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted Item TE19.68, Part A.3., liquor licence extensions for BMO Field (Licence #812542).

 

7. The Wavelength Music Festival 17, to be held from February 16 to 19, 2017 at The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West.

 

8. The Dim the Fluorescents, a debut film from director Daniel Warth, to be held on December 3, 2016, at 533 College Street from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

 

9. The Bevy0031, to be held on January 27, 2017, at Macedono-Bulgarian Cathedral, 237 Sackville Street from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

10. The Ideacity Closing Night Party to be held at 64 Jefferson Avenue, on Friday, June 16, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

 

11. Celebrate Toronto, 183rd Anniversary Celebration, to be held on March 5 and 6, 2017, at Nathan Phillips Square from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

12. Drunk Feminist Films private screening of LOVE, ACTUALLY, to be held on December 2, 2016, at The Royal Cinema, 608 College Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Summary

Seeking Endorsement of events for Liquor Licensing Purposes.

Communications (Community Council)

(October 14, 2016) Letter from Jennifer Chow, Special Events Manager, Second Harvest, requesting that the event Toronto Taste to be held on June 4, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Road, be declared an event of municipal significance (TE.Main.TE20.69.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63907.pdf
(October 24, 2016) E-mail from Jaime Martino, Director of Operations, Pride Toronto, requesting that the Pride 2017 Festival, to be held from June 20 at 2:00 p.m. to June 25, 2016 at 11:00 p.m. be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE20.69.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63908.pdf
(October 25, 2016) Letter from Fatima Scagnol, Corporate Secretary Exhibition Place, requesting that the Toronto International Boat Show, to be held on various dates in January 2017 listed in the letter be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE20.69.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63909.pdf
(October 28, 2016) E-mail from Joy Santiago, requesting that the Come Find Us, Seneca College's, Independent Illustration's 11th Grad Showcase, to be held on December 15, 2016, at Creative Blueprint (376 Bathurst Street, Suite 102) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE20.69.4)
(October 28, 2016) Letter from Mark Verok, Katalyst Brewing Company Inc., requesting that the Katalyst Brewing Company and Symington Saison Launch Party, to be held on December 17, 2016, at the Henderson Brewing Company, located at 128A Sterling Road from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE20.69.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63958.pdf
(November 3, 2016) E-mail from Lia Mannella, Administrative Assistant, Food and Beverage, MLSE, requesting that the NHL Centennial Alumni Game to be held on December 31, 2016 and the NHL Centennial Classic to be held on January 1, 2017, both on BMO Field, be declared events of municipal significance (TE.Supp.TE20.69.6)
(November 7, 2016) E-mail from Jonathan Bunce, Artistic Director, Wavelength Music, requesting approval of a temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the Wavelength Music Festival 17, to be held from February 16 to 19, 2017 at The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, and that the event be declared an event of municipal significance (TE.Supp.TE20.69.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-63994.pdf
(November 7, 2016) Letter from Julie Baldassi, requesting that the Dim the Fluorescents, a debut film from director Daniel Warth, to be held on December 3, 2016, at 533 College Street from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE20.69.8)
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Jaime Dobbs, The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies, requesting that the Bevy0031, to be held on January 27, 2017, at Macedono-Bulgarian Cathderal, 237 Sackville Street from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE20.69.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64061.pdf
(November 10, 2016) Letter from Richard Robertson requesting that the "ideacity Closing Night Party", to be held on June 16, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 64 Jefferson Avenue, be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting a temporary liquor licence extension for the outdoor concrete patio section and a portion of the private parking lot during this event (TE.Supp.TE20.69.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64063.pdf
(November 14, 2016) Letter from Micayla Doria, requesting that Celebrate Toronto, 183rd Anniversary Celebration, to be held on March 5 and 6, 2017, at Nathan Phillips Square from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (both dates); be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE20.69.11)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-64064.pdf
(November 14, 2016) E-mail from Steph Guthrie, Event Curator, requesting that Drunk Feminist Films private screening of LOVE, ACTUALLY, to be held on December 2, 2016, at the Royal Cinema, 608 College Street from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.; be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE20.69.12)

TE20.80 - Assumption of Services, Don Mount Court Subdivision - Registered Plan 66M-2441

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council assume the services installed within the Don Mount Court Subdivision and that the City formally assume the roads within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2441.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

 

3.  City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2441.

 

4.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Plan of Subdivision 66M-2441 to Toronto Hydro.

 

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Origin

(November 15, 2016) Report from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services

Summary

Since Don Mount Court was redeveloped into Rivertowne, local residents have been working with their Councillor as well as staff in Transportation Services, City Planning, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), Ralph Thornton Centre and Toronto Police Service officers to address traffic safety and infiltration issues.  This report responds to the requirement for a report on Traffic Planning in Rivertowne from the General Manager, Transportation Services, prior to consideration of the assumption of services, Don Mount Court Subdivision - Registered Plan 66M-2441.

Background Information (Community Council)

(November 15, 2016) Report from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services - Assumption of Services, Don Mount Court Subdivision - Registered Plan 66M-2441
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-98365.pdf

New Business - Meeting 23

CC23.1 - Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
Revised Item was published on December 12, 2016 at 5:08 p.m.

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body

Origin

(December 12, 2016) Letter from the Local Appeal Body Nominating Panel, transmitted by the City Clerk

Recommendations

The City Clerk transmits the Revised Decision Letter from the Local Appeal Body Nominating Panel.

 

The Local Appeal Body Nominating Panel recommends that:

 

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office commencing December 13, 2016 and ending on December 13, 2020, and until successors are appointed:

 

- Ian Lord, as Chair

- Susan Bryson

- Gillian Burton

- Sabnavis Gopikrishna

- Laurie McPherson

- Sophia Ruddock

- Ted Yao

 

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (November 24, 2016) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

Summary

On December 1 and 2, 2016, the Local Appeal Body Nominating Panel conducted interviews and recommended 7 candidates, including one as Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.  Subsequently, one candidate recommended for appointment notified the City Clerk's Office that she could not accept the nomination and requested that her name be withdrawn from consideration.

 

The Local Appeal Body met on December 12, 2016 and are submitting a revised slate of seven public members for consideration by City Council.

Background Information

(December 12, 2016) Revised Decision Letter from the Local Appeal Body Nominating Panel (CC23.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98960.htm
(December 9, 2016) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99175.pdf
(November 24, 2016) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98956.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of candidates and qualifications summary, and applications for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (previously distributed with Item XV2.1)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information summary (previously distributed with Item XV2.1)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview schedule for December 1 and 2, 2016

CC23.2 - Appointment of the Striking Committee

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Origin

(December 6, 2016) Letter from Mayor John Tory

Recommendations

Mayor John Tory recommends that Council appoint the following Members of Council to the Striking Committee for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until their successors are appointed:

 

Councillor Ana Bailão

Councillor Chin Lee

Councillor Josh Colle

Councillor Mark Grimes

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor David Shiner

 

The recommended Members are in addition to Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong whom I have assigned to chair the committee under the authority given to me by the Council Procedures.

Summary

In accordance with Appendix B, Section II of Chapter 27 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Mayor John Tory has submitted to Council his recommendation on the membership of the Striking Committee.

Background Information

(December 6, 2016) Letter from Mayor John Tory submitting his recommended membership for the Striking Committee (CC23.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99039.pdf

CC23.3 - 543-553 Richmond Street West - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction regarding the Hearing

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

Origin

(December 6, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

The City Solicitor recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report.

 

2.  The recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report be made public at such time as Council adopts the recommendations. All other information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

Summary

The owners of 543-553 Richmond Street West have appealed their Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board ("OMB") due to a lack of decision by the City within the statutory timeframe. An Ontario Municipal Board hearing has been scheduled for five days beginning May 29, 2017.  This report seeks instructions for direction on this matter.

Background Information

(December 6, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 543-553 Richmond Street West - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction regarding the Hearing (CC23.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99021.pdf
(September 26, 2016) Appendix A - Letter containing the Settlement Offer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99022.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

CC23.4 - Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing (Phase II) - Request for Direction Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Attention
Communications CC23.4.1 and CC23.4.2 have been submitted on this Item.

Origin

(December 14, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

The City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council support the approach and the draft amendments to the Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan (OPA 197) generally as set out in Attachment 1 to the Report of the City Solicitor (December 13, 2016), for the purpose of further consultation with the parties and participants as contemplated in the Ontario Municipal Board Decision issued August 30, 2016 and relating to the Phase II hearing of appeals.

 

2. City Council delegate authority to the Director of Planning, Etobicoke York District, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to prepare a final submission to the Ontario Municipal Board of proposed amendments to the Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan (OPA 197) that, in the Director’s opinion, responds to and appropriately implements the Board’s Decision issued August 30, 2016 relating to the Phase II hearing and that is generally as contemplated in Attachment 1 to the Report of the City Solicitor (December 13, 2016) subject to revision as the Director deems appropriate following the consultative process with parties and participants.

 

3.  City Council delegate authority to the Director of Planning, Etobicoke York District, to give direction to the City Solicitor, as may be necessary, for the purpose of matters arising in connection with the Phase II hearing relating to the appeals of the Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan and implementation of the Ontario Municipal Board Decision issued August 30, 2016.

 

4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to implement the foregoing, including authorizing the Director of Planning, Etobicoke York District to propose amendments to the Mimico 20/20 Urban Design Guidelines (February 2013) as are necessitated by or determined to be appropriate in connection with the policy amendments relating to the lakeside street in Precinct B.  

Summary

Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan (OPA 197) was adopted by City Council in July 2013.  General and two site specific appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board were filed (PL130885).  The hearings were divided into 3 phases. Following the first phase and pursuant to a Decision issued March 31, 2016, OPA 197, as modified, was then in full force and effect subject only to site specific appeals and one remaining general issue relating to the appropriateness of the lakeside street in Precinct B of the Secondary Plan area.  The Board’s decision on the second phase of the hearing relating to the site specific appeal on 2313 and 2323 Lake Shore Boulevard West and the remaining general issue was issued on August 30, 2016.  This decision established a framework for amendments which the Board directed the City to consider and prepare modifications to OPA 197 within four months of the Decision.  Consultation with parties and participants was contemplated.  The purpose of this report is to seek direction from City Council for proceeding.  City Planning has been involved in preparation of this report.

Background Information

(December 14, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing (Phase II) - Request for Direction Report (CC23.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99260.pdf
(December 5, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing (Phase II) - Request for Direction - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98978.pdf

Communications

(December 12, 2016) Letter from Timothy Dobson, Chair, Lakeshore Planning Council Corporation (CC.New.CC23.4.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64509.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Letter from Timothy Dobson, Chair, Lakeshore Planning Council Corporation (CC.New.CC23.4.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64549.pdf

CC23.5 - 3049 - 3051 Bayview Avenue and 2 Blithfield Avenue - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
24 - Willowdale
Attention
The City Solicitor's report is due on this Item.

Origin

(December 5, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

The City Solicitor recommends that:

 

1.  City Council consider a forthcoming report on a request for direction on this matter to be submitted directly to City Council on December 13, 2016.

Summary

The owners of 3049-3051 Bayview and 2 Blithfield Avenue have appealed their Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Municipal Board. The City Solicitor must seek further direction on this matter no later than the City Council meeting commencing on December 13, 2016. This report seeks authority for the City Solicitor to submit a report directly to City Council on December 13, 2016.

Background Information

(December 5, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 3049 - 3051 Bayview Avenue and 2 Blithfield Avenue - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction - Notice of Pending Report (CC23.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98976.pdf

CC23.6 - 939 Eglinton Ave East - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
26 - Don Valley West

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

Origin

(December 5, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

The City Solicitor recommends that:  

 

1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1.

 

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations(s) contained in Confidential Attachment 1 if it is adopted by City Council, but that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Attachment 2 remain confidential.

Summary

The owner of 939 Eglinton Avenue East appealed its zoning bylaw amendment application (15 141830 NNY 26 OZ) to the Ontario Municipal Board on July 18, 2016 on account of Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframes set out by the Planning Act.  A prehearing conference at the Ontario Municipal Board is scheduled for February 28, 2017. 

 

On December 5, 2016, a public settlement offer was received from Sherman Brown Barristers and Solicitors, that will expire at the end of the Council meeting scheduled to commence on December 13, 2016.  This offer was supplemented by emails from Sherman Brown dated December 12, 2016 and Diamondcorp dated December 13, 2016.  This offer and supplemental correspondence are attached hereto as Public Attachments 1, 2 and 3.  Public Attachment 4 is an interim planning scheme focused on the northern portion of the site, Public Attachment 5 is a conceptual master plan that encompasses the entire site, and Public Attachment 6 is a Site Plan showing refinements to the built form.  Public Attachments 1-6 will be referred to collectively as the Settlement Offer.

 

The Settlement Offer proposes to amend the former Town of Leaside Zoning By-law No. 1916 to permit a mixed-use development with 985 residential dwelling units in 3 buildings with heights of 16, 20 and 28-storeys, a 4-storey office building, and 1,840 square metres of retail uses. The Settlement Offer also contemplates approximately 1720 square metres of parkland.  The rezoning application was filed in conjunction with an application previously submitted to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan Employment Areas designation (File No. 13 107003 NNY 26 OZ).

 

This report contains advice from the City Solicitor and requests further direction in response to the Settlement Offer.

Background Information

(December 14, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 939 Eglinton Avenue East Zoning Amendment Application - Settlement Offer - Request for Direction (CC23.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99303.pdf
(December 5, 2016) Public Attachment 1 - Settlement Offer from Sherman Brown Barristers and Solicitors
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99304.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Public Attachment 2 - correspondence from Sherman Brown Barristers and Solicitors
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99305.pdf
(December 13, 2016) Public Attachment 3 - correspondence from DiamondCorp
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99306.pdf
Public Attachment 4 - Interim Plan, revision date December 9, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99292.pdf
Public Attachment 5 - Master Plan, revision date December 9, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99307.pdf
Public Attachment 6 - Site Plan, revision date December 9, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99308.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
Confidential Attachment 2 - made public on December 22, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99605.pdf
(December 5, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 939 Eglinton Ave East - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Direction - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99018.pdf
(December 15, 2016) Revised e-mail from Sherman Brown to Abbie Moscovich attached to motion 1 by Councillor Jon Burnside.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99438.pdf

CC23.7 - 740 and 750 York Mills Road and 17 Farmstead Road - Request for directions regarding Ontario Municipal Board Appeal

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West

Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

Origin

(December 14, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor

Recommendations

The City Solicitor recommends that:

 

1. Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report.

 

2. The recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report and the information contained in Appendix "A" and Appendix "B" to the Confidential Attachment 1 be made public at such time as Council adopts the recommendations.  All other information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential.

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek instruction for an Ontario Municipal Board Appeal on the above-noted matter. The hearing is scheduled for January 10-12, 2017.

Background Information

(December 14, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 740 and 750 York Mills Road and 17 Farmstead Road - Request for Directions on an Ontario Municipal Board Appeal (CC23.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99271.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
Confidential Appendices A and B - made public on December 22, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99610.pdf
(December 5, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 740 and 750 York Mills Road and 17 Farmstead Road - Request for directions regarding Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98979.pdf

CC23.8 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Former Councillor Doug Ford

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Origin

(December 6, 2016) Report from the Integrity Commissioner

Recommendations

1.  Council adopt a finding that former Councillor Doug Ford contravened Articles IV (Gifts and Benefits) and VIII (Improper Use of Influence) of the Code of Conduct.

Summary

Between May and July 2014, three members of the public filed complaints alleging that then Councillor Doug Ford contravened various provisions of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (the "Code of Conduct" or the "Code").  All of the complaints raised concerns about the now former Councillor's activities with City officials in relation to two companies: Apollo Health and Beauty Care, Inc. ("Apollo"), and Moore Canada, Inc., d.b.a. R.R. Donnelley and Sons ("Donnelley").  Both companies are clients of the Councillor's family's printing company, Deco Labels and Tags Ltd., Deco Adhesive Products (1985) Ltd., and/or Doug Ford Holdings Inc. ("Deco"). 

 

The issues in the complaints related to the same set of circumstances and were therefore investigated jointly and are reported in a single report. 

 

The complaints alleged that Councillor Ford contravened Article VIII (Use of Improper Influence) of the Code of Conduct.  One of the three complaints alleged that Councillor Ford contravened Article V (Confidential Information), Article XI (Business Relations) and Article XIII (Conduct Respecting Lobbyists).  All articles of the Code of Conduct were considered in the investigation. 

 

After an investigation, the Integrity Commissioner concluded that former Councillor Doug Ford contravened Article VIII (Use of Improper Influence) when he arranged meetings and made inquiries with City staff on behalf of Apollo and Donnelley, clients of Deco.  The Commissioner also concluded that Councillor Doug Ford contravened Article IV (Gifts and Benefits) of the Code of Conduct for accepting a gift from Apollo. 

 

Councillor Doug Ford is no longer a member of City Council.  Therefore, the Commissioner makes no recommendation as to penalty or remedial action.

Background Information

(December 6, 2016) Covering Report from the Integrity Commissioner on the Conduct of Former Councillor Doug Ford (CC23.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99041.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Report Regarding the Conduct of Former Councillor Doug Ford
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99042.pdf

CC23.9 - Report on an Inquiry for Inaccurate and Misleading Registrations

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Origin

(December 6, 2016) Report from the Lobbyist Registrar

Recommendations

The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that:

1.  City Council receive this report for information.

Summary

The Lobbying By-law requires that accurate and factual information be provided through the public registry and to public office holders.  Lobbyists must not knowingly mislead anyone and should use proper care when providing information to the public and to public office holders.  Information provided by lobbyists to the public through the registry must be free of error.  When communicating with public office holders, lobbyists must ensure that both, the identity of who they are acting on behalf of, and the purpose for the communication, are disclosed correctly.

Background Information

(December 6, 2016) Covering Report from the Lobbyist Registrar on an Inquiry for Inaccurate and Misleading Registrations (CC23.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99025.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Report on an Inquiry for Inaccurate and Misleading Registrations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99026.pdf

Member Motions - Meeting 23

MM23.1 - 60 Atlantic Avenue - Objection to Liquor Licence - Liberty Commons - File 818446 - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Sarah Doucette

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
14 - Parkdale-High Park
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Toronto and East York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Sarah Doucette, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 60 Atlantic Avenue, operating under the name Liberty Commons (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application.
 

2.  City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.
 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

Summary

OBR Liberty Village Ltd. has submitted an application for a liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for the premises at 60 Atlantic Avenue, operating under the name Liberty Commons (“Premises”). The application is for an indoor capacity of 322 persons.

 

The Premises are located in close proximity to residential properties. There are concerns with respect to noise, litter, safety, lighting and other potential disturbances to residents in the area.

 

This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application.  

 

The City needs to file its objection to the liquor licence application as soon as possible because there is a deadline and also to be able to participate in any hearing in this matter. It is urgent that Council consider this matter at this Council meeting.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98985.pdf

MM23.2 - Release of Section 37 Funds from the Development at 1030 and 1040 Islington Avenue for Streetscape Improvements along The Queensway between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road - by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council increase the approved 2016 Capital Budget for Transportation Services (cost centre: CTP416-08 N.I.), on a one-time basis by $315,000.00 gross, $0 net, in order to undertake streetscape improvements along The Queensway between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 1030 and 1040 Islington Avenue (source account: 220096).

Summary

This Motion seeks authorization to amend the Approved 2016 Capital Budget of Transportation Services, subsequent to the adoption of that budget, to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds of $315,000 to finance streetscape improvements along The Queensway between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road.

 

The Queensway is a distinct area which needs a revitalized streetscape to support both commercial and new and established residential. The improvements in conjunction with new development will not only improve the streetscape but will help in addressing the issues surrounding the less desirable elements that exist today.

 

The streetscape improvements will include two new planted centre medians to address traffic and pedestrian issues, new long planting beds and new trees to improve the environment, walkability, shopability and enjoyment of this area.

 

Funds have been secured through Section 37 benefits from the development at 1030 and 1040 Islington Avenue for streetscape improvements along The Queensway between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road.  The funds have been received by the City from this development and sufficient monies have not been spent or remain uncommitted to satisfy this Motion.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98986.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99139.pdf

MM23.3 - City Council affirm its recognition of the Nanjing Massacre - by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Communications MM23.3.1 to MM23.3.3 have been submitted on this Item.

Recommendations

Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council recognize the Nanjing Massacre as a crime against humanity and to honour

the memory of the men, women and children who died.

Summary

On December 13, 1937, the Imperial Japanese army captured Nanjing, the capital city of the

Republic of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Imperial Japanese Army conducted a six-week campaign where an estimated 300,000 people, including young children were tortured, raped, and murdered.

 

This dark period in history is seldom discussed, yet the legacy of these atrocities live on in the memories of survivors and it continues to have a deeply felt impact in many Asian societies, including Toronto's diverse Asian communities.

 

In 2008, the Toronto District School Board, the largest school board in North America, passed a unanimous motion encouraging the teaching of the atrocities of the Nanjing Massacre and Japanese Military Sexual Slavery in its schools.

 

The City of Toronto can play a key role in raising public awareness by affirming its recognition of the Nanjing Massacre, as a crime against humanity, in honour of the men, women and children who died.

 

Honouring the individuals that lost their lives and educating the public of these atrocities

is necessary to promote understanding and peace. Toronto is home to Canada's largest

Chinese and Asian communities, some of whom survived the Japanese occupation of China

during World War II and recall the atrocities that took place during this period.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.3
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98987.pdf

Communications

(December 9, 2016) E-mail from Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Ward 39 Scarborough-Agincourt submitting a communication (December 9, 2016) from Dr. Joseph Y.K. Wong, Founder and Chair, ALPHA Education (MM.Supp.MM23.3.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/comm/communicationfile-64529.pdf
(December 11, 2016) Letter from Bruce Tatemichi, Acting President, Greater Toronto Chapter of the National Association of Japanese Canadians (MM.New.MM23.3.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/comm/communicationfile-64544.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Letter from Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Ward 39 Scarborough-Agincourt and Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale (MM.New.MM23.3.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/comm/communicationfile-64535.pdf

MM23.4 - 1380 Birchmount Road - Request for Attendance at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (A039/14SC) - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Norman Kelly

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Norman Kelly, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the City in his discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A039/14SC for 1380 Birchmount Road.

  

2.  In the event a settlement cannot be reached, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A039/14SC respecting 1380 Birchmount Road.

Summary

The Scarborough District Committee of Adjustment refused a minor variance application related to the property municipally known as 1380 Birchmount Road on Thursday, November 3, 2016. The applicant has appealed the Committee's decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

 

The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982 and City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to use the existing structure for a place of worship for a temporary period of three years during the construction of a temple at 733 Birchmount Road.

 

The applicant is currently unlawfully occupying part of the existing warehouse at 1380 Birchmount Road for a place of worship. The subject property is zoned Industrial Zone (M) under By-law 24982, under which places of worship are only permitted as a sole use on the lot, or as a use in conjunction with day nurseries. The subject property is zoned Employment Industrial (E) under By-law 569-2013, under which places of worship are not permitted.

 

The applicant has also sought relief under City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit 94 parking spaces, where the Zoning By-law requires a minimum total of 153 parking spaces (139 spaces for place of worship use, nine spaces for warehouse use and five spaces for office use).

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.4
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98989.pdf
(November 3, 2016) Committee of Adjustment, Scarborough Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 1380 Birchmount Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98990.pdf

MM23.5 - Alternatives to On-Street Parking - by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano, seconded by Councillor John Campbell

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano, seconded by Councillor John Campbell, recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2017 on options available to the City and implications of permitting and regulating the use of technology and apps to facilitate the sharing or renting of private driveways and parking spaces, and the potential use of a pilot project to advance the understanding of such an opportunity.  

Summary

The City of Toronto has recently approved the 10-year cycling plan and is currently in the process of running a pilot project for dedicated bike lanes along Bloor Street West.  The City has also made a significant investment in expanding the network of Bike Share infrastructure across the City.  Both of these initiatives will contribute greatly to the promotion of active transportation modes and facilitate mobility for City residents. 

 

At this same time, it has been recognized that advances in technology, most notably through the use of smart phones, has given rise to emerging opportunities where previously underutilized assets may be aggregated and made available through apps.  These advances have given rise to what is being referred to as the Sharing Economy, Peer-to-Peer Economy and/or Collaborative Consumption.

 

The full range of opportunities to leverage these modes of transportation in a networked way facilitated by technology, are yet to be fully realized.  The reliability, convenience, and proximity of these various transportation options, including transit and shared vehicles, are key to leveraging their use. 

 

In addition, we must also continue to facilitate the use of the personal vehicle.  This important expansion of our cycling infrastructure, however, has had an impact on the availability of on-street parking and thereby impacting our local businesses.

 

The convergence of these factors provides the City with an opportunity to study alternatives to on-street parking, such as those identified as "peer-to-peer" or "sharing" parking apps which are currently operating within the City, though the rules relating to their operations are unclear. I believe that the Toronto Parking Authority may be well suited to participate in the development of such parking alternatives in our City.

Background Information

Revised Member Motion MM23.5
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99044.pdf

MM23.6 - Pattie Walker's Glass Walls - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Government Management Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct that the room containing Pattie Walker's public art work located on the 7th floor of Metro Hall be available for permit to arts organizations identified by the Toronto Arts Council and the City's Culture Division (in consultation with Craft Ontario) and that the space be permitted between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and between noon and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

2.  City Council direct the appropiate City staff to make this opportunity known to recognized arts groups through the City's culture division and the Toronto Arts Council.

Summary

As part of the construction of Metro Hall, the Metro Government held a public art competition to create a special meeting room on the 7th floor of the building. The competition for the interior glass walls of the room was won by a Toronto artist, Pattie Walker, with uniquely designed double glass walls. The coloured applique parts of the walls were based on colour-coded ward maps of the cities and boroughs that made up Metro Toronto. The sand-blasted part of the walls was based on a relief map of the Don and Humber River Systems. Pattie Walker died in 2012. Several years before that, Pattie had discussed the possibility of moving the stained glass walls to City Hall with the Mayor at the time. Following Pattie's death, her husband, Paul Copeland, has continued efforts to try to get the art work moved to an appropriate location where it can be viewed by the public.

 

Two years ago, Councillor John Filion became involved in the efforts to move the walls and begun discussions with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Corporate Officer. It was determined that it was neither practical nor advisable to move the art work, which had been designed for placement within a specific context and could not be properly shown elsewhere. In addition, there would also be significant cost to any relocation. At this point, it was agreed by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Corporate Officer and Councillor Filion, in consultation with Paul Copeland and other members of Pattie's family, that the best solution would have the room and its art work be more accessible to the public.

 

However, in August 2016, Councillor Filion received an e-mail from the Director of Citywide Strategic Initiatives, Chief Corporate Office, stating that the room would be offered to community arts organizations only twice per month – one weekday evening and one weekend day. It was further proposed that a security guard be posted on the 7th floor of Metro Hall while the room was being used by the public. It was also proposed that the cost of the security guard be funded by Facilities Management for a period of one year only.

 

The limitations of the use of the space proposed by City staff neither meets the objectives of having the room visible to the public on a reasonable basis, nor is it appropriate or financially practical to have a security guard present at all times it is being used. It is therefore proposed that the space be offered for use by recognized arts groups, without security guards, for a trial period of one year, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between noon and 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

 

Lists of organizations who might be interested in using the space would be available through the Toronto Arts Council, the City's Culture division and Craft Ontario, which has set up a Memorial Award in Pattie's name.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.6
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98996.pdf

MM23.7 - 4 Rosemount Avenue - Demolition Application - Existing industrial building - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
11 - York South-Weston
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Etobicoke York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the following recommendation contained in the attached report (November 25, 2016) from the Acting Director, Toronto Building:
 

1. City Council approve the application to demolish the one storey industrial building without entering into a beautification agreement with the City and the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Summary

On October 19, 2016 Toronto Building received an application to demolish the one storey industrial building located at 4 Rosemount Avenue. The applicant is redeveloping the land in conjunction with the adjacent properties at 30 and 46 Rosemount Avenue, also acquired by the applicant and being repurposed with the support of the community.

 

The community was pleased to learn that the applicant acquired the property at 4 Rosemount Avenue, as they are supportive of the actions the property owner has taken to repurpose the neighbouring properties at 30 and 46 Rosemount Avenue to make them more aesthetically pleasing. The demolition of the building at 4 Rosemount Avenue will further improve the appearance from this street, and is something the community is looking forward to.

 

City Council approval is required for the demolition of the existing building at 4 Rosemount Avenue so that the owner can move forward with his plans to improve the property.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.7
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98994.pdf
(November 25, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Toronto Building on Demolition Application - 4 Rosemount Avenue - Existing Industrial Building
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98995.pdf

MM23.8 - 59 Bexhill Avenue - Request for Attendance at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (B0041/16SC, A0212/16SC and A0213/16SC) - by Councillor Michelle Holland, seconded by Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Ontario Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor Michelle Holland, seconded by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the applicant's appeal of Committee of Adjustment Applications B0041/16SC, A0212/16SC and A0213/16SC respecting 59 Bexhill Avenue, and to retain outside consultants as necessary.

Summary

The Scarborough District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused a consent and two minor variance applications related to the property municipally known as 59 Bexhill Avenue on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

 

The applicant is seeking consent to sever 59 Bexhill Avenue into two undersized lots. The applicant is also seeking relief from the provisions of Clairlea Community By-law 8978 and City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to construct two new three-storey detached dwellings. The requested minor variances relate to lot frontage, lot area, lot coverage, building height, first floor area, side yard setbacks, eaves setbacks and number of storeys.

 

The proposed severance does not satisfy the criteria under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act. The proposed minor variances do not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and zoning by-laws, are not desirable for the appropriate development of the land and are not minor.

 

The applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.8
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98997.pdf
(October 6, 2016) Committee of Adjustment, Scarborough Panel Notice of Decision on applications for Consent and Minor Variance/Permission for 59 Bexhill Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98998.pdf

MM23.9 - Reviewing the Feasibility of an Urban Farm in the Lower Don - by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Parks and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review the feasibility of creating an urban community farm in the Lower Don lands; such review to include Official Plan policies and zoning, the potential impacts on ecological features and functions, soil quality, flood constraints and access, and be incorporated into the ongoing work of the Ravine Strategy and the Lower Don Natural Heritage Impact Study.

Summary

There is an interest in creating an urban farm similar to Black Creek Community Farm in the Lower Don on public lands east of Bayview, south of the Brick Works. The feasibility of establishing an urban farm in this area needs to be assessed, including consideration of impacts on sensitive ecological features and functions, the quality of the soil (contaminated landfill, salt storage, contaminated run off from highways, combined sewer overflow), flood constraints (area is within the flood plain) and access.

 

The City is currently reviewing the potential capacity of the Lower Don lands to accommodate additional public access and programming, including urban agriculture, in the Lower Don Natural Heritage Impact Study (to be complete in the fall of 2017). The Ravine Strategy (complete April 2017) will identify 8 Priority Management Areas, including the Lower Don, to assist in prioritizing investment in management, access, and ecosystem protection.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.9
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98972.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99240.pdf

MM23.10 - 1 Hedgewood Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Michelle Holland

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the North York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Michelle Holland, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A0677/16NY respecting 1 Hedgewood Road and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

 
2.  In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and oppose Application A0677/16NY regarding 1 Hedgewood Road.

 
3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary to oppose Application A0677/16NY regarding 1 Hedgewood Road.

Summary

The Applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment, North York District (Application A0677/16NY) to obtain minor variances from Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 7625 in order to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage. The existing dwelling and detached garage would be demolished.

 

At its hearing on October 20, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel refused the Application on the basis that it does not meet the Planning Act's four tests for minor variances.  A copy of the Decision is attached. The Applicant appealed the Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.  A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

 

This Motion would give the City Solicitor and appropriate staff authority to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and oppose the Application. It would also give the City Solicitor authority to retain outside consultants as necessary in order to oppose the Application. Additionally, it would authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement and to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.10
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98974.pdf
(October 20, 2016) Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 1 Hedgewood Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98975.pdf

MM23.11 - 31 Overton Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Michelle Holland

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the North York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Michelle Holland, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A0393/16NY respecting 31 Overton Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

 

2.  In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and oppose Application A0393/16NY regarding 31 Overton Crescent.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary to oppose Application A0393/16NY regarding 31 Overton Crescent.

Summary

The Applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment, North York District (Application A0393/16NY) to obtain minor variances from Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 7625 in order to construct a second floor addition above the existing one-storey dwelling and a two-storey addition towards the west side of the dwelling. The applicant also applied to construct a new attached garage with second floor above. The existing detached garage would be demolished.

 

At its hearing on June 9, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application on the basis that it does not meet the Planning Act's four tests for minor variances. A copy of the Decision is attached. The Applicant appealed the Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. A hearing on November 23, 2016 was adjourned. A hearing date is scheduled for February 22, 2017.

 

This motion would give the City Solicitor and appropriate staff authority to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and oppose the Application. It would also give the City Solicitor authority to retain outside consultants as necessary in order to oppose the Application. Additionally, it would authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement and to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and the Ward Councillor.

Background Information

Member Motiom MM23.11
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-98977.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 31 Overton Cresent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99019.pdf

MM23.12 - 220 Willowdale Avenue - Request for Representation at the Ontario Municipal Board - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
23 - Willowdale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the North York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding Application A0850/16NY respecting 220 Willowdale Avenue.

 
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A0850/16NY respecting 220 Willowdale Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
 

3. In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and to retain outside consultants as necessary in order to oppose the proposed variances requested in Application A0850/16NY respecting 220 Willowdale Avenue.

Summary

The applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0850/16NY) for minor variances from Zoning By-laws 7625 and 569-2013 to construct a new two-storey dwelling with an integral garage.

 

At its hearing on November 10, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application for minor variances which included additional lot coverage, main wall height, side yard setbacks, building length and first floor height.  In their report, Planning staff recommended that the variances for main wall height, building height and first floor height be modified to be more in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-laws.  The Notice of Decision and Staff Report are attached.

 

This Application is of concern as it does not fit the character of the neighbourhood or meet the intent of the Zoning By-laws.

 

In order to preserve the appeal deadline, the City Solicitor has already appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board and requires further instructions and direction to proceed with this appeal.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.12
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99027.pdf
(November 10, 2016) Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 220 Willowdale Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99028.pdf
(November 1, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 220 Willowdale Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99029.pdf

MM23.13 - 97 Burnett Avenue - Request for Representation at the Ontario Municipal Board - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
23 - Willowdale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the North York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding Application A0827/16NY respecting 97 Burnett Avenue.

 

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A0827/16NY respecting 97 Burnett Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

 

3. In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and to retain outside consultants, as necessary, in order to oppose the proposed variances requested in Application A0827/16NY respecting 97 Burnett Avenue.

Summary

The applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0827/16NY) for minor variances from Zoning By-laws 7625 and 569-2013 to construct a new two-storey dwelling.

 

At its hearing on November 10, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application for minor variances which included additional lot coverage, building height, side yard setbacks and a three-storey variance.  In their report, Planning staff recommended that the variances for side yard setbacks be modified to be more in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-laws.  The Notice of Decision and Staff Report are attached.

 

This Application is of concern as it does not fit the character of the neighbourhood or meet the intent of the Zoning By-laws.

 

In order to preserve the appeal deadline, the City Solicitor has already appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board and requires further instructions and direction to proceed with this appeal.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.13
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99052.pdf
(November 10, 2016) Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 97 Burnett Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99053.pdf
(November 1, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 97 Burnett Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99054.pdf

MM23.14 - Authorization to Release Section 37 and Section 45 Funds from Various Developments to Ryerson University for the Implementation of the Campus Public Realm Plan - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Pam McConnell

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Pam McConnell, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council increase the approved 2016 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $500,000 gross, $0 net, in order to facilitate the design work and construction costs of Public Realm Improvement Projects proposed for portions of Ryerson’s main Campus (Operating Cost Centre NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 funds obtained from the following developments:

 

a.  186 and 188 Jarvis Street, secured for local parklands and streetscape improvements, in the amount of $253,436.15 (source account XR3026- 3700717); and

 

b.  365 to 375 Church Street, secured for community improvements including local streetscape improvements, in the amount of $ 246,563.85 (source account XR3028- 4500158).

 

2.  City Council direct that the funds be transferred to the Ryerson University once the University has signed an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

Summary

This Motion seeks Council's authorization to release $500,000 in Section 37 monies to Ryerson University to fund the design work and construction costs of Public Realm Improvement Projects proposed for portions of Ryerson’s main Campus.  The first projects for implementation are described in Ryerson’s Campus Public Realm Plan and include the conversion of Gould Street to a pedestrian Plaza with consistent paving materials, new furnishings, new lighting and features to enhance the central gathering space on the Campus. This funding is the first instalment of a $2 million commitment of Section 37 funds to the Campus Public Realm Plan.

 

Ryerson University, in collaboration with the Downtown Yonge BIA, has developed a visionary Campus Public Realm Plan that situates the institution as being seamlessly interwoven into the fabric of our downtown core.  In consultation with City of Toronto Public Realm staff, Transportation Services and Urban Design staff, they have created a long-term plan that incorporates principles that align with the City's own goals of creating streets and open spaces that are engaging, vibrant, safe and accessible.   Our post-secondary institutions are integral parts of our city and when they invest in the City's public realm, it is incumbent on City Council to support this work.

 

Section 37 funds have been both secured and received by the City from the development at 186 and 188 Jarvis Street for the purpose of local parklands and streetscape improvements to the satisfaction the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.  In addition, Section 45 funds have been both secured and received by the City from the development at 365 to 375 Church Street for the a range community improvements. Of these funds, there currently remains sufficient funds for this Motion that has not been spent or is committed.

 

City Planning staff advise that the proposed purposes of the funds as set out in the recommendations of this Motion are in accordance with Council approved guidelines and protocols.

Background Information

Revised Member Motion MM23.14
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99030.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99234.pdf

MM23.15 - Authorization to Release Section 45 Funds, 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, 15-25 St. Nicholas Street to the 34 Isabella Street Accessibility Improvements Project (Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council increase the approved 2016 Non-Program Operating Budget by $45,750.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits from the development at 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, and 15-25 St. Nicholas Street (source account: XR3028- 4500155), for the transfer to the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives for capital improvements to the building at 34 Isabella Street (cost centre NP2161).

 

2.   City Council direct that the $45,750.00 be forwarded to the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Archives governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

Summary

The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives at 34 Isabella Street is a significant cultural site and the largest archives of its kind in the world.  The Management of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives have identified a need for capital improvements within their building in order to create a fully accessible space for visitors.  The cost of these improvements is $45,750.00. 

 

Of the original $1,000,000 in Section 45 funds secured and received for various purposes in the development approved in 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, and 15-25 St. Nicholas Street, $102,460.00 remains.  The Section 45 agreement specifies that one of the purposes of these funds is community improvements.  Capital improvements to the Archives would comply with the Section 45 agreement.

 

Prior to receiving the funds, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives will be required to sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.15
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99031.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99235.pdf

MM23.16 - Massey Hall Revitalization - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that:

 

1. City Council express its support of the Massey Hall Revitalization Project to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and City Council encourage the provincial government to allocate available funds to Massey Hall in order to advance successful completion of Phase 2.

Summary

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson hall has embarked on a major revitalization of the iconic Massey Hall that involves both an extensive restoration of this heritage building combined with significant new construction elements, and a significant strategic evolution in how this renewed asset is to be operated.   This project is about building self-sustaining digital infrastructure that will help grow our music industry in an increasingly important and competitive global market.

 

The full scope of the Massey Hall Revitalization will be undertaken in 2018. The Massey Hall Revitalization team has set out the case for the $110 million Phase 2 Massey Hall Revitalization to all levels of government. They have requested $34 million from each of the federal and provincial governments, as well as meaningful support from the City of Toronto and expect to raise over $40 million in private sector contributions. As 2018 approaches it is critical that the support and commitment of public sector partners is secured. The federal and provincial governments' initial investment of $8 million each in Phase 1 allowed progress on the Massey Hall Revitalization, the first major renovation in over 70 years. To complete the job it is necessary to move forward to Phase 2 to capitalize on the full potential of this national cultural institution.

 

The economic and social impact study undertaken as part of the Revitalization shows that it will contribute in measurable long-term growth in jobs and for our economy. When complete the impact will be:

 

·       300 FTE jobs a year

·       $26.8 million contribution to GDP

·       $8.3 million contribution to the tax base

 

Massey Hall will continue to operate without public operating grants from any level of government. A public sector capital commitment to Massey Hall, spread over four of five years, is a realistic investment that will reap long term benefits for the City of Toronto, the performing arts sector, and the local economy for many years going forward.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.16
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99032.pdf

MM23.17 - Lack of Protection of City Trees - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Parks and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Communications MM23.17.1 and MM23.17.2 have been submitted on this Item.

Recommendations

 Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to Council through the Parks and Environment Committee on a plan to ensure proactive and effective protection of City trees during construction.

Summary

For many months, Councillor John Filion has expressed his concern to the staff of Urban Forestry that City trees are not being protected during new home construction at a very large number of sites in his ward. When staff responded, they would only act on complaints. The Councillor inspected the construction sites himself and forwarded to staff photos showing lack of tree protection. In many cases, this has still not resulted in any effective enforcement of the City's requirements for trees to survive nearby construction.

 

Attached are photographs of a City tree at 76 Bevdale Road. In this case, staff of Urban Forestry were contacted by the Councillor prior to construction due to concerns that the builder had no intention of protecting the City tree. Staff initially declined to meet with the Councillor on this file. Subsequently, there have been repeated requests for enforcement of the City's tree protection requirements at this site.

 

Also attached are photographs representing a very small number of the examples of where City trees have not been protected during new home construction.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.17
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99033.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of 76 Bevdale Road - November
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99061.pdf
Attachment 2 - Photograph of 76 Bevdale Road - July
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99062.pdf
Attachment 3 - Photograph of 246 Byng Avenue - December
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99063.pdf
Attachment 4 - Photograph of 246 Byng Avenue - October
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99064.pdf
Attachment 5 - Photograph of 137 Churchill - November
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99065.pdf
Attachment 6 - Photograph of 137 Churchill - October
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99066.pdf
Attachment 7 - Photograph of 116 Kingsdale Avenue - October
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99067.pdf

Communications

(December 8, 2016) E-mail from Harold B. Smith (MM.Supp.MM23.17.1)
(December 8, 2016) Letter from Arlena Herbert, President, Lytton Park Residents' Organization Inc. (MM.Supp.MM23.17.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/comm/communicationfile-64526.pdf

MM23.18 - 3 Waring Court - Collection of Construction-Related Fees by Transportation Services - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
23 - Willowdale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that:

1.  City Council direct the City Manager to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the extent of the non-collection of appropriate fees by the Transportation Services related to new home construction sites, together with whatever action may be necessary to ensure accountability for collection of these fees.

Summary

Willowdale has more new home construction than anywhere else in the City. With the vast majority of new construction sites in Willowdale in recent years, staff from Transportation Services have not collected the following fees from builders: material storage fee; construction hoarding fee; fee for erecting signage on the hoarding. In a large number of cases, staff also do not collect the Municipal Road Damage Deposit, or the Road Access Fee.

 

Attached is a photograph of the construction site at 3 Waring Court at which staff have confirmed that none of those fees were collected. The issue of failure to collect fees has been brought to the attention of  Transportation Services by the local Councillor for several years. This year, it was escalated to the Office of the Deputy City Manager, (Cluster B) and more recently, to the City Manager, but there has been no indication that the situation has changed in any significant way.

 

The non-collection of fees involving many properties deprives the City of a large amount of revenue which could be used for, among other purposes, for the hiring of a sufficient number of staff to police these construction sites where various other forms of activity takes place contrary to City By-laws – for example, failure to keep sidewalks passable, protection of City trees, etc.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.18
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99050.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of 3 Waring Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99051.pdf

MM23.19 - 255 Ellerslie Avenue - Collection of Construction-Related Fees by Transportation Services - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
23 - Willowdale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Manager to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the extent of the non-collection of appropriate fees by Transportation Services related to new home construction sites, together with whatever action may be necessary to ensure accountability for collection of these fees. 

Summary

Willowdale has more new home construction than anywhere else in the City. With the vast majority of new construction sites in Willowdale in recent years, staff of Transportation Services has not collected the following fees from builders: material storage fee; construction hoarding fee; fee for erecting signage on the hoarding. In a large number of cases, staff also do not collect the Municipal Road Damage Deposit, or the Road Access Fee.

 

Attached is a photograph of the construction site at 255 Ellerslie Avenue at which staff have confirmed that none of those fees were collected. The issue of failure to collect fees has been brought to the attention of Transportation Services by the local Councillor for several years. This year, it was escalated to the Office of the Deputy City Manager, (Cluster B) and more recently, to the City Manager, but there has been no indication that the situation has changed in any significant way.

 

The non-collection of fees involving many properties deprives the City of a large amount of revenue which could be used for, among other purposes, for the hiring of a sufficient number of staff to police these construction sites where various other forms of activity takes place contrary to City By-laws – for example, failure to keep sidewalks passable, protection of City trees, etc.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.19
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99048.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of 255 Ellerslie Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99049.pdf

MM23.20 - 216 Betty Ann Drive - Collection of Construction-Related Fees by Transportation Services - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
23 - Willowdale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Manager to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the extent of the non-collection of appropriate fees by Transportation Services related to new home construction sites, together with whatever action may be necessary to ensure accountability for collection of these fees.

Summary

Willowdale has more new home construction than anywhere else in the City. With the vast majority of new construction sites in Willowdale in recent years, staff of Transportation Services has not collected the following fees from builders: material storage fee; construction hoarding fee; fee for erecting signage on the hoarding. In a large number of cases, staff also do not collect the Municipal Road Damage Deposit, or the Road Access Fee.

 

Attached is a photograph of the construction site at 216 Betty Ann Drive at which staff have confirmed that none of those fees were collected. The issue of failure to collect fees has been brought to the attention of Transportation Services by the local Councillor for several years. This year, it was escalated to the Office of the Deputy City Manager, (Cluster B) and more recently, to the City Manager, but there has been no indication that the situation has changed in any significant way.

 

The non-collection of fees involving many properties deprives the City of a large amount of revenue which could be used for, among other purposes, for the hiring of a sufficient number of staff to police these construction sites where various other forms of activity takes place contrary to City By-laws – for example, failure to keep sidewalks passable, protection of City trees, etc.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.20
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99046.pdf
Attachment 1 - Photograph of 216 Betty Ann Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99047.pdf

MM23.21 - Strengthening Our Municipal Democracy - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the City Clerk to consider and to report back to the Executive Committee on opportunities for collaboration with DemocracyKit, for the 2018 and subsequent municipal elections, for the purposes of making tools and information more available to all registered candidates, including but not limited to: candidate awareness and training; campaign tools; and outreach to past candidates and current Members of Council.

Summary

The more engaged residents are in the local political process, the better the outcomes for the future of our City.  

 

This engagement should also extend to political candidacy and ensuring that we make the democratic process as accessible as possible. Running for office is a daunting task for many. Although we do see experienced candidates stand in our municipal elections, we also see many candidates without a formal political background come forward as candidates for office. It is positive, and a critical part of sustaining our democratic institutions, to see promising new candidates step up and put their names forward, and this should be encouraged. However, this group can be at a disadvantage, without the necessary background, supports or training on the formal political process.

 

DemocracyKit is a project that seeks to address this problem. Spearheaded by community members from across the Country, DemocracyKit is a grassroots initiative that seeks to create a system of tools that can support all those who wish to run for elected office. Unlike campaigns within a political party structure, independent municipal campaigns currently have no access to a shared services package. DemocracyKit is working to deliver a scalable, locally-tailored set of public campaign services for municipal councillor and trustee campaigns. This work seeks to provide support to all candidates for office, providing tools such as template campaign materials, through campaign team roundtables, group conversations to develop template content, and other community-based initiatives.

 

As a City, we must encourage a robust democratic process, and providing supports for all those who wish to stand for elected office is a critical part of this work. To that end, I would like to request that City Council approve the above recommendation.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.21
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99034.pdf

MM23.22 - Municipal response and communication during rail safety incidents - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.

Recommendations

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that:


1.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to consult with relevant City divisions and Transport Canada, to review and report back on the response to the CP train derailment on August 21, 2016 at Dupont Street and Howland Avenue, with a focus on the City's current communications protocol during derailments and similar incidents - both with the wider public and adjacent local community - and with recommendations for improvement. 

Summary

Rail safety is a critical issue for communities across Toronto. The tragedy in Lac Megantic on July 6, 2013, and a number of other incidents over the past number of years, continues to remind us of the serious risks associated with freight rail running through our densely populated neighbourhoods.

 

Recently, a train derailment in August at Dupont Street and Howland Avenue in Ward 20 underscored these concerns. The incident occurred within the Annex community, and was an alarming reminder of local rail safety risks, and the need for the Federal Government to ask to ensure the safety of our communities. While this incident was contained, it has reminded our communities that we need to do everything we can to protect our neighbourhoods.

 

Since the incident, my office has received a number of inquiries from local residents regarding the City's response and communications protocol during this specific derailment, and generally for future situations. Residents were concerned that they did not receive formal communication from the City, or other levels of government, regarding the derailment – the severity, the materials being transported, the response, etc. This left many local residents feeling concerned, confused, and uncertain of the potential impacts.

 

City Council has formally made a number of requests of the Federal government related to rail safety, including a request to promote better communication between the rail industry and local communities.

 

However, until this request is granted, it is critical that the City do whatever we can to inform our local community members when rail safety incidents occur, and are aware of the actions being taken to continue to ensure their safety.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.22
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99045.pdf

MM23.23 - 46 Shaftesbury Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Notice of Motion
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Toronto and East York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion relates to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and has been deemed urgent.

Recommendations

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board, and to retain outside consultants as necessary, in order to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in Applications B0057/16TEY, A0819/16TEY, A0820/16EY, and A0821/16TEY respecting 46 Shaftesbury Avenue.

 
2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Applications B0057/16TEY, A0819/16TEY, A0820/16EY, and A0821/16TEY respecting 46 Shaftesbury Avenue, and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

Summary

In 2014, the applicant had applied to the Committee of Adjustment to obtain a consent to sever the 46 Shaftesbury Avenue property into three residential lots, and had also applied for a number of variances. The Committee approved the decision, and the decision was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by a local resident. The Ontario Municipal Board, in its decision dated July 14, 2015, allowed the consent to sever application, as well as partially approved the minor variances, with the exception of the variances that would permit an increase in the height of the exterior walls. The approval of the consent to sever has lapsed, which required a new application to the Committee of Adjustment.

 

In 2016, the applicant had applied to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel for consent and further minor variances to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to obtain consent to sever the property into three residential lots and to create a servicing easement/right-of-way. At the front, two three-storey detached dwellings would be built, with a three-storey detached dwelling with internal garage built in the rear. The applications are known as B0057/16TEY, A0819/16TEY, A0820/16EY, and A0821/16TEY.

 

On November 2, 2016 the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel refused all four applications for consent and variances. In the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel, the proposed land division did not conform to the policies of the Official Plan; the suitability of the land for the purposes for which it is to be subdivided had not been demonstrated; the suitability of the dimensions and shapes of the proposed lots had not been adequately demonstrated; the adequacy of roads, vehicular access, parking and loading facilities had not been demonstrated; and the adequacy of utilities and municipal services had not been demonstrated. It was also the opinion of the Committee that the proposed variances did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan or the Zoning By-law; the variances were not considered desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and the variances were not considered minor.

 

The applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel's decisions to refuse the applications to the Ontario Municipal Board. As City Planning made no comments on the four applications, the City would be required to retain outside consultants to attend the hearing in opposition to the applicant's appeal.

 

The application is of concern to the City because the consent does not conform to the polices of our Official Plan, and the variances related to the increase in gross floor area and a lack of proper setbacks to adjacent properties do not meet the intent of the Official Plan and the applicable Zoning By-laws.

 

This Motion will give the City Solicitor direction to oppose the proposed consent and variances requested and to retain outside consultants as necessary to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in opposition to the applications.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.23
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99035.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 46 Shaftesbury Avenue (Parts 1 and 4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99036.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 46 Shaftesbury Avenue (Part 2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99037.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 46 Shaftesbury Avenue (Part 3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99038.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision on Consent for 46 Shaftesbury Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99060.pdf

MM23.24 - 289 and 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court - Further Request for directions regarding an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor John Campbell, seconded by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
4 - Etobicoke Centre
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has not been given. A two-thirds vote is required to waive notice.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Etobicoke York Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.

Recommendations

Councillor John Campbell, seconded by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the report (December 6, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application at 289 and 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court (Application Number 13 164210 WET 04 OZ) as represented by the revised proposal submitted November 3, 2016.

 

2.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold its Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment until:

 

a.  The owner submits, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report.

 

b.  The owner submits, to the satisfaction Executive Director, Transportation Services, a revised Transportation Impact Study.

 

c.  Staff advise the Ontario Municipal Board of City Council's position that any redevelopment of the lands must also include the full replacement of the 156 existing rental dwelling units and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, including the right of tenants to return to the new rental units in accordance with the Official Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 

 

d.  The owner enters into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure appropriate services, facilities, public art contribution and/or other matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act at the owner's expense:

 

i.  Community benefits towards meaningful improvements to Humber Valley Park.

 

ii.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured for the development in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience:

 

-  The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009.

 

-  The owner shall enter into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development.

 

-  The owner shall enter into agreement(s) to secure the conditions of a Council-approved Section 111 permit and any conditions of Recommendation 2 (c) above.

 

e.  The City and the owner have presented to the Board a draft Zoning By-law Amendment and the owner has entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, that includes the provision for the community benefits and matters to be secured as noted in Recommendation 2 (d) above

Summary

At its meeting of February 3, 2016 City Council adopted item EY11.2, directing the City Solicitor and other City Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing related to 289 and 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court, to oppose the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

 

This Motion and the appended report are brought forward on an urgent basis as a two week hearing is scheduled to commence on January 9, 2017. Additional information has been received from the applicants and staff requires City Council's instructions.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.24
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99163.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on 289 and 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Applications - Status and Request for Direction
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99164.pdf

MM23.25 - 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2520 and 2530 Gerrard Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment - by Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor David Shiner

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has not been given. A two-thirds vote is required to waive notice.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.

Bill 1267 has been submitted on this Item.

Recommendations

Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor David Shiner, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the report (December 6, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:

 

1.  City Council delete Part 8.b. of Council's decision on Item SC8.25 relating to completion of the conveyance of Runnymede Park to Build Toronto as a precondition for enactment of a zoning by-law amendment for the easterly portion of the Build Toronto lands.

 

2.  City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786 for the eastern portion of the lands at 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (September 28, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (September 28, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as may be required.

 

4. City Council determine that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required with regard to minor revisions made to the proposed zoning by-law to address the Section 37 arrangements made to satisfy Council's preconditions to enactment of the proposed zoning by-law.

Summary

City Council on September 30, 2015 enacted Official Plan Amendment No. 288 applying to the Build Toronto lands east of Victoria Park Avenue and north of Gerrard Street East, as well as By-law 986-2015 and 987-2015 amending the zoning on the westerly portion of the site to permit new commercial development.  At the same meeting, Council directed that the Bill to rezone the remaining easterly portion of the site, to permit residential development with a reconfigured Runnymede Park, not be presented for enactment until a number of prerequisites have been met, including execution of a Section 37 Agreement by Build Toronto.

 

The subject lands are one of 13 Build Toronto sites identified under Council's recently approved "Affordable Housing Open Door Program" intended to activate, facilitate and expedite the use of surplus public land to achieve much needed new affordable housing.  This new development also represents the first affordable 'ownership' housing proposal in the City that both meets the Official Plan's affordable housing policies and definitions, and to be secured through a Section 37 Agreement. It will serve as a sound new business model to further encourage and facilitate similar such new affordable ownership housing initiatives by both Build Toronto and other housing providers.  Implementing the new residential zoning of the lands at this time will facilitate next steps in the planning process leading to site plan approvals, issuance of building permits and actual construction of this much needed affordable ownership housing at the earliest possible opportunity, consistent with the objectives of the Open Door Affordable Housing Program.

 

This Motion is urgent because it will allow Build Toronto to begin the implementation of Council's new Affordable Housing Open Doors Program.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.25
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99171.pdf
(December 6, 2016) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East - Zoning Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99172.pdf

MM23.26 - 7 Linton Avenue - Request for attendance at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Uphold the Committee of Adjustment Decision - by Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor John Campbell

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has not been given. A two-thirds vote is required to waive notice.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.

Recommendations

Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor John Campbell, recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to uphold the Committee of Adjustment decision rejecting variances for 7 Linton Avenue.

 

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the variances sought for 7 Linton Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to retain an outside planning consultant as necessary.

Summary

On October 6, 2016, the application for a minor variance to server the property at 7 Linton Avenue (File B030/16SC) was rejected by the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment. The applicant sought consent to sever the land into two undersized residential lots for a new semi-detached dwelling. The original house and detached garbage would be demolished. The proposed Lot Division Plan was as follows: Part 1 and 3: Proposed frontage combined frontage of 1.22 metres and lot area of approximately 23.2 square metres; Part 4: Proposed frontage of 1.22 metres and lot area of approximately 22.3 square metres; and Part 2: Proposed frontage of 5.94 metres and the lot area of approximately 245.1 square metres.

 

The variance was not approved for the following reason:

 

-  the proposed land division is premature;

 

-  the proposed land division does not conform to the policies of the Official Plan;

 

-  the suitability of the land for the purposes for which it is to be subdivided has not been demonstrated; and

 

-  the suitability of the dimensions and shapes of the proposed lots has not been demonstrated.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.26
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99160.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Scarborough Panel Notice of Decision on Consent for 7 Linton Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99161.pdf

MM23.27 - Review of City of Toronto Warrants for Traffic Control Measures - by Councillor Janet Davis, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* Notice of this Motion has not been given. A two-thirds vote is required to waive notice.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.

Recommendations

 Councillor Janet Davis, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the current warrants for traffic control measures, including but not limited to: traffic lights, stop signs, pedestrian crossovers, zebra stripes, and traffic calming, and to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the first quarter of 2017 with recommendations for changes to enhance safety for all road users, in particular vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Summary

Pedestrians in the City of Toronto, in particular pedestrians over the age of 65, are being killed or subjected to serious injuries at an unprecedented rate.

 

As of December 7, 2016, 45 pedestrians have been killed on Toronto's streets, sidewalks and parking lots – the most in at least 13 years.

 

In a single day this month alone, 24 people were hit while walking.

 

And on December 1, 2016, a 69 year old woman was fatally struck and killed by a truck as she crossed at a pedestrian crossovers at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue to attend a seniors' fitness class at the adjacent City of Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation community centre.

 

Mayor Tory himself has referred to this situation as an “alarming number of fatalities and collisions on our roads.”

 

Yet residents and Councillors who request traffic control measures to improve the safety of their communities are consistently told by City of Toronto Transportation Services staff that the requested traffic control measures do not qualify because they do not meet the technical warrants.

 

This year's unprecedented number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries demonstrate that the City of Toronto Transportation Services technical warrants for traffic control measures require a strategic review –with vulnerable road users' safety prioritized – if we are to achieve Vision Zero.

 

As noted above, this is a significant, emergency, health and safety matter and therefore urgent.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.27
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99169.pdf

MM23.28 - 650 Spadina Avenue - Liquor Licence - Pig Out BBQ - Licence No. 818440 - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for Pig Out BBQ, 650 Spadina Avenue, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review or Refuse the liquor licence.
 

2.  City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

Summary

2421122 Ontario Inc. has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a premises at 650 Spadina Avenue, operating under the name Pig Out BBQ (the “Premises”).  The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for a capacity of 49 patrons indoors.  The Premises is located in close proximity to a residential area, therefore, impacts associated with the operation of the Premises may disturb neighbouring residents.

 

This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. Under no circumstance should a liquor sales licence be granted at the Premises without appropriate conditions attached.

 

This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application was December 4, 2016.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.28
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99134.pdf

MM23.29 - 77 Portland Street Licence No. 818454 - Liquor Licence - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for the proposed establishment located at 77 Portland Street, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review or Refuse the liquor licence.
 

2.  City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

Summary

2529859 Ontario Inc. has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a premises at 77 Portland Street (the “Premises”).  The name of the Premises is yet to be determined.  The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for a capacity of 282 patrons indoors.  Due to the large capacity proposed for the Premises, and its close proximity to a residential area, impacts associated with the operation of the Premises may disturb neighbouring residents.

 

This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. Under no circumstance should a liquor sales licence be granted at the Premises without appropriate conditions attached.

 

This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application was December 4, 2016.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.29
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99133.pdf

MM23.30 - 2850 Eglinton Avenue East - Eco-Roof Incentive Program Funding Agreement with the Toronto French Catholic School Board - by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Director of the Environment and Energy Division to proceed with and finalize an Eco-Roof Incentive Program funding agreement, not to exceed $281,200, with the Toronto French Catholic School Board to construct a 2,812 square metre green roof on its building at 2850 Eglinton Avenue East.

Summary

The French Catholic School Board was approved for an eco-roof grant by City staff on September 14, 2015 that would allow a green roof covering 33 percent of the new school roof area to be built at 2850 Eglinton Avenue East.

 

Catholic French School Board staff had agreed, and had hoped, to build a larger green roof that would cover approximately 61 percent of the school roof, but could not build the larger green roof within the approved construction budget. The green roof is hoped to be used by school staff as part of the learning experience for the students at the school.

 

City of Toronto staff have indicated that the green roof project would be eligible for additional funding under the new eco-roof incentive program recommended to Council at its December 13, 2016 meeting. Unfortunately, the new approval/report writing process would not be completed in time to build the green roof, as the school is currently under construction and there is an immediate deadline to confirm construction plans with the current contractor. The City grant is required for the larger green rood to move forward. Delaying the approval would make it impossible to build the green roof as construction of the school would be completed.

 

City of Toronto staff support the application and have estimated that the grant available to the school, using the criteria approved by Toronto Council, would be approximately $281,200.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.30
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99226.pdf

MM23.31 - 27 Baltic Avenue - Authority to Attend an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
29 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to ensure that the variances and conditions, as approved by the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel, be maintained by any approval of the Ontario Municipal Board regarding 27 Baltic Avenue (Municipal File No. A0829/16TEY).

 
2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate with the applicant a resolution of the City concerns relating to front yard parking variances, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and appropriate City Staff.  

 
3.  In the event that a resolution cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in order to oppose any revised application seeking additional variances related to front yard parking in Application No. A0829/16TEY respecting 27 Baltic Avenue.

Summary

The applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel, (the "Committee") for minor variances from the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to construct a new two storey dwelling (the "Application"). The Application is known as municipal file number A0829/16TEY.

 

On November 9, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application and related variances with a condition (the "Decision"). 

 

On November 29, 2016, the Committee's Decision to approve the Application was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by an immediate neighbour (the “Appeal”).  The Ontario Municipal Board has not yet assigned a file number to the Appeal.

 

The Application originally included variances for a front yard parking space and a related variance for reduced front yard landscaped open space (the "Parking Variances"). City Planning and Transportation Services Staff drafted reports recommending refusal of the Parking Variances, and the applicant subsequently withdrew the Parking Variances before the Committee. The City's concerns with this Application relate to ensuring that only the variances and related conditions, as approved by the Committee of Adjustment, are maintained by any approval of the Application by the Ontario Municipal Board.

 

This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to ensure that the variances and conditions as approved by the Committee be maintained by the Ontario Municipal Board. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and appropriate City Staff, authority to attempt to negotiate with the applicant a resolution of the City's concerns ensuring that the applicant will not seek approval of the Parking Variances.  In the event that a resolution is not reached, this Motion authorizes the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in order to oppose any revised application seeking additional variances related to front yard parking.

 

This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the immediate neighbour has already appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.31
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99224.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 27 Baltic Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99225.pdf
(November 3, 2016) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 27 Baltic Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99227.pdf
(November 4, 2016) Report from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District on 27 Baltic Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99228.pdf

MM23.32 - 50 - 60 Marmora Street - Request for Attendance at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0648/16EYK) - by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, seconded by Councillor John Campbell

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
7 - York West
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, seconded by Councillor John Campbell, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to support the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to refuse minor variance application A0648/16EYK regarding 50 – 60 Marmora Street, and to request the Ontario Municipal Board uphold the various reasons as per the Committee of Adjustment’s decision.

Summary

The Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel refused an application for minor variances related to the property municipally known as 50 – 60 Marmora Street on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The application sought to retroactively obtain approval for its floor space index – which exceeded maximum permitted floor space index – under Section 60.20.1.10.(3), By-law 569-2013 and Section 31(5), By-law 7625. The application also sought approval for the location of its garbage compactors, contravening Section 31(11)(a), By-law 7625.

 

The Committee of Adjustment considered the written submissions relating to the application made to the Committee before its decision and oral submissions relating to the application made at the hearing. In doing so, it was the decision of the Committee of Adjustment that the minor variance application be refused for four (4) reasons:

 

1.  The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is not maintained.

2.  The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is not maintained.

3.  The variance(s) is not considered desirable for the appropriate development of the land.

4.  In the opinion of the Committee, the variance(s) is not minor.

 

This Motion would direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to reject the variances and ensure the conditions outlined by the Committee form part of the Ontario Municipal Board’s decision.

 

This matter is urgent because the City Solicitor requires direction for ongoing discussions with the parties involved in the appeal. An Ontario Municipal Board hearing has yet to be scheduled.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.32
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99211.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 50 - 60 Marmora Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99138.pdf

MM23.33 - 20 Elton Crescent - Request for Attendance at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing for 20 Elton Crescent to defend the Committee of Adjustment decision from September 29, 2016 and to retain an independent land use planner, if necessary.

Summary

The owners of the land municipally known as 20 Elton Crescent applied to the Committee of Adjustment to obtain a consent to sever (Application B17/16EYK) and a number of associated minor variances (Applications A174/16EYK and A175/16EYK).

 

On September 29, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment refused the consent and minor variances.

 

On October 19, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment decision was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant.

 

There are concerns from the community that the severance and variances are not in keeping with the intent and purpose of the zoning by-law, and that the proposed dwellings are out of keeping with the existing physical character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.33
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99185.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel Notice of Decision on Consent for 20 Elton Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99188.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 20 Elton Crescent - Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99189.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 20 Elton Crescent - Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99190.pdf

MM23.34 - 366 Broadway Avenue - Request for Representation at the Ontario Municipal Board - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding Application A0881/16NY respecting 366 Broadway Avenue to the Ontario Municipal Board.

 
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application A0881/16NY respecting 366 Broadway Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
 

3. In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board, and to retain outside consultants as necessary, in order to oppose the proposed variance requested in Application A0881/16NY respecting 366 Broadway Avenue.

Summary

The applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0881/16NY) for a minor variance from Zoning By-law No. 7625 to construct a rear deck.

 

The applicant previously received approval from the Committee of Adjustment (Application A839/12NY) on January 9, 2013 for minor variances from Zoning By-law No. 7625 to construct a two-storey dwelling. The Committee of Adjustment approved variances related to lot coverage, side yard setbacks, hard surface coverage, finished first floor height, building height and rear yard setback.

 

At its hearing on November 24, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application for a minor variance to construct a deck that is higher and projects further away from the rear wall than allowed under the By-law. In their report, Planning staff recommended that the variances for deck height, area and projection be modified to be more in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-laws. The Notice of Decision and Staff Report are attached.

 

The Application is of concern as it does not fit the character of the neighbourhood and has significant impacts on the neighbouring properties. Additionally, the previously granted variances of finished first floor height and rear yard setbacks significantly increase the impacts of the variances related to the deck.

 

In order to preserve the appeal deadline, the City Solicitor has already appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board and requires further instructions and direction to proceed with this appeal.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.34
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99137.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission on 366 Broadway Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99186.pdf
(November 15, 2016) Report from the Director, North York District Community Planning on 366 Broadway Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99187.pdf

MM23.35 - 1-35, 45-69, 6-66 Adra Villaway and 1-25, 2-24, 30-44, 37-53 Grado Villaway and 1-29, 2-28 Tomar Villaway - Amendment to Section 37 Contributions - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
33 - Don Valley East
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* * This Motion is subject to a re-opening of Item NY12.35. A two-thirds vote is required to re-open that Item. If re-opened, the previous Council decision remains in force unless Council decides otherwise.

Recommendations

Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend its decision on Item NY12.35, adopted by City Council on March 10, 2016 by deleting and replacing parts of its decision as indicated on the attached document, as follows:

 

a. delete Part 4.a.i.c. and adopt instead the following new Part 4.a.i.c.:

 
"an on-site public art installation through Arts Starts, a non-profit community-building group within the Villaways or another non-profit arts-based community group in consultation with the Chief Planner and the Ward Councillor; and";

 

b. delete Part 5b and adopt instead the following new Part 5b:

 

" prior to the registration of the first condominium for the site, the Owner shall convey approximately 3,174m2 of land (Block E on the Draft Plan of Subdivision), at nominal cost, to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;";

  
c. delete Part 5.f.1. and adopt instead the following new Part 5.f.i.:

 
" the market building may be occupied to a maximum of 50% before full completion and occupancy of the social housing replacement units; and";

 

d. delete Part 5.f.2. and adopt instead the following new Part 5.f.ii.:

 

"The six social housing replacement units on the 3, 5, 11, 17, 21 Allenbury Gardens and 3, 5 Kingslake Road site shall be completed and available for occupancy no later than the day 50% of the dwelling units located in “Building D” at 3, 5, 11, 17, 21 Allenbury Gardens and 3, 5 Kingslake Road as referenced in the City of Toronto By-law No.615-2013 are made available for Occupancy.";

 
e. delete Part 6.e and adopt instead the following new Part 6.e:

 

" the Owner shall agrees to clauses pertaining to a s. 111 Agreement being incorporated into the s. 37 Agreement.";

 
f.  delete Part 8.c.; and

 
g.  delete Part 10 and adopt instead the following new Part 10:

 

"City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto

Building to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the preliminary approval in Part 8 above which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-11.1E, of the Municipal Code, on condition that:

 
a. the Owner erect a residential building on site no later than five (5) years from the day demolition of the buildings is commenced; and

 
b.  should the Owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in condition 10a. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000 for each dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued."

 

2.  City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, as amended, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

Summary

At its meeting of 10 March 2016, City Council approved the proposed development at 1-35, 45-69, 6-66 Adra Villaway and 1-25, 2-24, 30-44, 37-53 Grado Villaway and 1-29, 2-28 Tomar Villaway subject to a number of conditions, including Section 37 benefits.

 

http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.NY12.35

 

Some of the requirements of these Section 37 benefits must now be amended. The purpose of this Motion is to amend the Section 37 contribution in this matter. It is urgent that Council deal with this motion now as there are deadlines for construction and notices to be given to tenants.

Background Information

Revised Member Motion MM23.35
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99268.pdf
Item NY12.35 with recommended deletions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99597.pdf

MM23.36 - Including Social Clubs in the Comprehensive Review and Modernization of Chapter 545, Licensing - by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to Licensing and Standards Committee on the feasibility of licensing social and/or private clubs as part of the comprehensive review and modernization of Chapter 545, Licensing.

Summary

A recent fatal shooting outside of a social club on Donlands Avenue has raised significant concerns from residents throughout the community.

 

Social Clubs play an important role in the life of our City. They are not currently licensed by the City of Toronto. Many though operate facilities that are very similar to facilities that we regulate and license.

 

The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards is currently conducting a comprehensive review and modernization of Chapter 545, Licensing. Chapter 545 is the Chapter used by the City to permit, prohibit, and limit businesses for the protection of public health and safety and assurance that businesses operate lawfully. The Chapter has evolved over time through Council-approved amendments. The purpose of this review is to improve and modernize the service provided to customers related to licence issuance; enhance by-law enforcement; and identify efficiencies for businesses.

 

Social clubs should be considered as part of this review and Toronto residents should have an opportunity to comment on this matter, as part of the stakeholder and public consultation process.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.36
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99267.pdf

MM23.37 - 950 King Street West - The Palace Arms - Affirmation of City Planning Position on Existing Dwelling Units - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
19 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council affirm the position of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as outlined in her letter dated December 13, 2016, regarding the consideration of planning policies, specifically related to housing, in the review of any development proposed on any part of 938-950 King Street West and 99-95 Strachan Avenue, known locally as the Palace Arms.

 

2.  City Council direct staff in City Planning, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, Legal Services and the Affordable Housing Office to report back by the second quarter of 2017 on the policies and programs that we can put in place to further protect the deeply affordable housing provided by single-room occupancy buildings as requested in Part 2. of  Item AH3.6.

 

3.  City Council direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office, the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report in the second quarter of 2017 on ways to better protect tenants impacted by development so that they can remain in their communities, as well as on ways to strengthen our tenant relocation and assistance policies.

Summary

Our shelters are full and over 90,000 households are on our waiting lists for affordable housing, yet despite our efforts to build new units of affordable housing, our existing supply of deeply affordable units is at risk. Unfortunately, we are losing more than we can build and today, in Ward 19, another 91 units are at risk of being lost all at once.

 

Attached to this Motion is a letter (December 13, 2006) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning outlining that since 2014, within Toronto and East York, we know a total of at least 266 affordable dwelling rooms have been lost through redevelopment and only 16 have been replaced. In less than 2 years we have lost at least 250 dwelling rooms in only one part of our City.

 

There is a site in Ward 19, located at 950 King Street, known as the Palace Arms that has over 90 rooms. It has multiple addresses and operates under more than one rooming house licence.

 

This site is for sale and there is development interest that does not seek to maintain the current affordable housing. This is not unique to Ward 19. There have been a number of recent and pending proposals for redevelopment of buildings that primarily consist of rooms for rent, many of which were former hotels and taverns that also provided rooms. Most of these are on commercial stretches of major streets, considered suitable for mid or high-rise residential and mixed–use development.

 

When one of these buildings is lost or redeveloped, we lose anywhere from 10 to 100 units of affordable housing at once. Often those renting in single-room occupancy buildings depend on deeply affordable housing and can be left vulnerable and on the street. The loss of even one of these commercially-operated buildings places tremendous strain on City services and our affordable housing stock.

 

In the attached letter (December 13, 2006) from the Chief Planner and Executive director, City Planning takes the position the loss of the dwelling rooms at the Palace Arms through redevelopment of the site would be inconsistent with the provincial and municipal policies surrounding affordable housing unless these units were replaced. Specifically, the Chief Planner and Executive director, City Planning references The Planning Act 1990 RSO, Section 2. j), The Provincial Policy Statement, 2014, Section 1.1.1. b), and the City’s Official Plan, Policy 3.2.1.1.

 

The City Planning Division is recommending that with any application for redevelopment, the City will seek to secure or obtain replacement of affordable housing in terms of the form, use, and number of dwelling rooms that exists today on site. The City would also require an appropriate strategy for tenant relocation and assistance.

 

In September 2015, our Affordable Housing Committee directed, through item AH3.6, City Planning, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, Legal Services and the Affordable Housing Office to report back on powers or tools to uniquely protect this type of affordable housing. At the time, the request for that work was urgent because we realized the tremendous pressure for redevelopment being placed on this type of deeply affordable housing. However, the report is still forthcoming and even more urgently needed today. Given our current affordable housing crisis, the increasing pressure for redevelopment of this housing, and the lessons we can learn from other jurisdictions such as Vancouver, we should re-affirm our request for this report and ask that staff report back by the second quarter of 2017.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.37
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99249.pdf
(December 13, 2016) Letter from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99264.pdf

MM23.38 - 273 Donlands Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Ontario Municipal Board - by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor David Shiner

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
29 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor David Shiner, recommends that:

  

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's Decision regarding Application A0886/16TEY respecting 273 Donlands Avenue.

 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application  A0886/16TEY respecting 273 Donlands Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Manager of Traffic Planning, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and the Ward Councillor.

 

3.  In the event that a settlement is not reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to retain outside consultants as necessary and to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in order to oppose the variances requested in Application A0886/16TEY respecting 273 Donlands Avenue.

Summary

The applicants applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0886/16TEY) for variances from Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 6752 to permit the construction of a new rear detached garage.

 

Transportation Services submitted a staff report, dated November 24, 2016, to the Committee of Adjustment commenting on the Application.  In the Staff Report, Transportation Services advised that the subject site abuts a substandard 3.66 metre wide public lane extending between Mortimer Avenue and Memorial Park Avenue.  In accordance with the Official Plan requirements for residential public lanes, the Public Lane is required to be widened to 5.0 metres.  In order achieve the widening, the applicant is required to convey to the City a 0.67 metre wide strip of land.  As a result, the Staff Report recommends that any approval of the Application should be subject to conditions securing the conveyance of the land needed for the widening of the Public Lane by the owner to the City.

 

At its hearing on November 30, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application.  In the Decision, the Committee of Adjustment failed to impose the conditions recommended in the Staff Report.  A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment and the Staff Report are attached.

 

The Decision is of concern to the City because the approval of the Application is not subject to the specific conditions securing the conveyance of the lane widening as recommended by Transportation Services in the Staff Report.  As a result, the approval of the Application fails to meet the Official Plan policies regarding the widening of residential public lanes.  In addition, the proposed size and location of the garage is also of concern to the City because it fails to provide a sufficient setback from the rear property line in order to facilitate the conveyance of the lane widening to the City as required by the Official Plan.

 

This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.  In addition, this motion will give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal.  Finally, in the event that a settlement is not reached, this Motion will give the City Solicitor, along with other appropriate City Staff, authority to retain outside consultants as necessary and to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in order to oppose the variances requested in the Application.

 

This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline for appealing the Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board is on December 20, 2016.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.38
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99251.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 273 Donlands Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99252.pdf
(November 24, 2016) Report from the Acting Manager of Traffic Planning, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District on 273 Donlands Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99253.pdf

MM23.39 - 2-14 Cusack Court - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application - by Councillor David Shiner, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
24 - Willowdale
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Bills 1268 and 1269 have been submitted on this Item.

Recommendations

Councillor David Shiner, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that:

 

1. City Council adopt the recommendations in the attached report (December 13, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

Summary

The Chief Planner has prepared a report to update City Council on proposed revisions to the originally approved development of a 6 to 8-storey mixed use building on a seven lot land assembly at 2-14 Cusack Court which includes the acquisition of Cusack Court from the City.

 

The proposed revision to the previously approved development would introduce 32 additional units to the development for a total of 195 units. There are no other changes to the development being requested.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.39
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99259.pdf
(December 13, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on 2-14 Cusack Court - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99280.pdf

MM23.40 - 33-49 Avenue Road and 140-148 Yorkville Avenue - Zoning Appeal regarding Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Request for Directions - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Confidential Attachment - Litigation that affects the City and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege

Recommendations

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (December 14, 2016) from the City Solicitor:

 

1.  Council adopt the recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report.

 
2.  The recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and all appendices to Attachment 1 are to remain confidential.

Summary

Empire Yorkville Communities (the “Owner”) has appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board its application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to construct a 30-storey mixed use building, due to Council's failure to enact the requested amendment within the time allotted by the Planning Act.

 

This relates to Item TE19.20 adopted by City Council without amendment on November 8, 2016.

http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.TE19.12

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.40
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99241.pdf
(December 14, 2016) Report from the City Solicitor on 33-49 Avenue Road and 140-148 Yorkville Avenue - Zoning Appeal regarding Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Request for Directions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99245.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

MM23.41 - King-Spadina - Study Area Designation By-Law - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor David Shiner

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Bill 1281 has been submitted on this Item.

Recommendations

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor David Shiner, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the report (December 13, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:

 

1. Pursuant to Section 40.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council enact the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Study Area By-law, substantially in accordance with the draft by-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 13, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, for a period of one year, to prohibit the demolition or removal of any buildings or structures on properties that have the potential to contribute to the cultural heritage value of King-Spadina within the study area boundaries, listed in Schedule "B" to the attached draft by-law.

 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft By-law as may be required.

Summary

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, is bringing forward a report (December 13, 2016) recommending that a Heritage Conservation District Study Area Designation By-law under the Ontario Heritage Act be enacted for a period of one year to prohibit the demolition or removal of any buildings or structures on those properties that have been identified as potentially contributing to the proposed King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Study Area.

 

While City Planning has been undertaking a heritage conservation district (HCD) study to meet the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), four properties identified as potentially contributing to the study area have been demolished. An additional four properties have recently been proposed for demolition and additional demolition permits could be applied for and released at any time within the study area boundaries.

 

303 properties have been identified as potentially contributing to the proposed King-Spadina King HCD study area's cultural heritage value. 160 of those properties are at immediate at risk of demolition as the City cannot deny or withhold a demolition permit where the applicant has complied with all applicable law. The balance of the properties are on the city's heritage register but owners can still apply to demolish or remove buildings or structures under provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. City Council only has 60 days, in the case of listed properties and 90 days, in the case of designated properties to respond to those applications or they are deemed permitted.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.41
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99281.pdf
(December 13, 2016) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on King-Spadina - Study Area Designation By-Law
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99282.pdf

MM23.42 - 66 Brooklyn Avenue - Authority to Attend an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
30 - Toronto-Danforth
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate with the applicant a resolution of the City concerns, in consultation with the Ward Councillor respecting Application A0387/16TEY respecting 66 Brooklyn Avenue.

 

2.  In the event that a resolution cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in order to oppose the approved variances in Application A0387/16TEY respecting 66 Brooklyn Avenue.

Summary

The applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel for minor variances from the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to alter the existing two and a half storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a rear deck, and a rear detached garage.  The Application is known as municipal file number A0387/16TEY.

 

On July 27, 2016, the Committee approved the requested variances on condition. Prior to the Committee of Adjustment' Decision, the applicant modified the Application, removing variances related to the rear detached garage.

 

The Committee's Decision to approve the Application was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by an immediate neighbour.  The Appeal is known as Ontario Municipal Board File No. PL160902.

 

Member Motion MM22.38 adopted by City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, which authorized the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and to retain outside consultants, as necessary, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's Decision approving the Application and oppose the approved variances. Council's previous decision is attached to this Motion.

 

Further discussions have occurred that now require revised instructions to authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to settle the City's concerns with the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

 

This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Appeal is scheduled to be heard by the Ontario Municipal Board on February 3, 2017.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.42
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99278.pdf
Member Motion MM22.38 adopted by City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99342.pdf

MM23.43 - 293 Bogert Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
23 - Willowdale
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding Application A0817/16NY respecting 293 Bogert Avenue.
 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and oppose the proposed minor variances requested in Application A0817/16NY respecting 293 Bogert Avenue.
 

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary to oppose the proposed variances requested in Application A0817/16NY.
 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement and to settle this matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

Summary

The Applicant has applied to the Committee of Adjustment, North York District (Application A0817/16NY) to obtain minor variances from Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 7625 in order to construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.

 

At its hearing on November 24, 2016, the Committee of Adjustment granted the Application subject to the conditions that it be developed in accordance with the elevations and that the driveway be constructed with permeable pavers.

 

City Planning submitted a report recommending that should the Committee approve the Application, the variances for setbacks, height, and front yard landscaping should be brought in keeping with the intent of the zoning by-laws, and that the driveway be constructed with permeable pavers.

 

This Motion would give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. It would also give the City Solicitor and appropriate staff authority to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and oppose the Application. It would also give the City Solicitor authority to retain outside consultants, as necessary, in order to oppose the Application. Finally, it would authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement and to settle the matter on behalf of the City in his discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.

 

This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Ontario Municipal Board and requires instructions and direction to proceed with this appeal.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.43
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99314.pdf
Committee of Adjustment North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 293 Bogert Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99316.pdf

MM23.44 - 158, 164 and 200 Sterling Road: Finalization of Consent and Minor Variance Agreements (B0014/16TEY and A0259/16TEY) - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson

Motion without Notice
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
18 - Davenport
Attention
* This Motion has been deemed urgent by the Chair.
* This Motion is not subject to a vote to waive referral. This Motion has been added to the agenda and is before Council for debate.

Recommendations

Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that:

 

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor, in conjunction with City Manager and City Planning, to finalize the Consent and Minor Variance Agreements necessary in order to satisfy the conditions set out in Committee of Adjustment decisions B0014/16TEY & A0259/16TEY by December 30, 2016.

Summary

The property has been subject to planning applications dating back at least as early as 2012. The property is part of a larger redevelopment of underused lands that will revitalize a large and important downtown neighbourhood, including the new Museum of Contemporary Art, which is critically important to Ward 18.

 

Most recently, this property was the subject of a Consent and Minor Variance application heard by the Committee of Adjustment on June 9, 2016, which was approved. The approval was subject to a condition that the applicant enter into Consent and Minor Variance Agreements with the City to secure certain matters related to site servicing, access and grading, etc. It has now been 6 months since that date and the owner has been unable to complete these agreements. The project will be put in jeopardy if these agreements are not completed immediately.

Background Information

Member Motion MM23.44
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99310.pdf
Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decisions on applications for Consent and Minor Variance/Permission for 158, 164 and 200 Sterling Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-99341.pdf

Bills and By-laws - Meeting 23

BL23.1 - Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
All

Summary

City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.

Background Information

(December 19, 2016) Consolidated By-law Index for December 13, 14 and 15, 2016 City Council meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/bl/bgrd/backgroundfile-99411.htm
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council