Agenda

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December 10, 2021

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- Moment of Silence

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021.

Other Deferred Matter:

Item DM38.1

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 28 on December 7, 2021

Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair

Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 32 on December 6, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair

Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 25 on November 18, 2021

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair

Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 26 on December 6, 2021

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair

Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 26 on December 1, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair

Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 27 on November 30, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair

Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 26 on December 2, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair

Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 29 on November 25, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 28 on November 22, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 28 on November 23, 2021

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 28 on November 26, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 29 on November 24, 2021

Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair

New Business submitted by City Officials 

Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Members of Council may file petitions.

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

City Council will review the Order Paper.

Councillor Shelley Carroll has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek an update on the status of the assumption and extension of Thomas Clark Way.

Specifically, I am requesting the following:

1. Who is currently responsible for services along the different addresses on Thomas Clark Way?

2. What is the current status of the Thomas Clark Way extension, including the required demolitions, and the plan for the assumption of services?

3. What is the estimated cost and timeline for the extension of Thomas Clark Way?

Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that:

1.  City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to provide an update to the Economic and Community Development Committee at its meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021:

a.  on the status of negotiations with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the National Childcare Strategy investment announced in the 2021 Federal Budget; and

b.  with options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if an agreement is not reached with the Province of Ontario.

Affordable, accessible, high-quality child care is critical for our pandemic recovery. Parents won't go back to work they can't find space at a child care centre within their budget. This affects women the most, who have long disproportionately shouldered the burden of unpaid labour in the home, who were more likely to stay home while students were learning remotely, and who tend to be employed more often in industries that have been hardest hit by the pandemic.

Looking ahead to the recovery, it is more important than ever to help parents get back into the workforce. And over time, these benefits to families and society will pay off with interest: access to safe, high quality child care supports the healthy growth and development of all children.

The Government of Canada announced in the spring a commitment to build a national early learning and child care system, and has since signed agreements with eight provinces and territories. Ontario and the Federal Government have yet to sign a deal.

This is an urgent matter for Torontonians. We are requesting City staff bring an update to the next meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee, including options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if necessary.

The Executive Committee recommends that:   

1. City Council as shareholder request Toronto Hydro Corporation, the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to continue a collaborative analysis of the Toronto Hydro Climate Action Plan and relevant City strategies and programs to determine specific goals, outcomes, actions and timelines for enabling Toronto’s net zero climate targets, including consideration of the recommendations contained in the letter (December 6, 2021) from Councillor Mike Layton.

2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and relevant divisions, agencies and stakeholders, in collaboration with Toronto Hydro, to refine the TransformTO spatial and temporal study of climate actions to include probabilistic adoption scenarios (for example, electric vehicles and heat pumps), resulting in corresponding electricity consumption and demand profiles.

3.  City Council direct the City Manager to report to City Council by the end of the second quarter of 2022 with respect to the analysis referred to in Part 1 above and the consultation and climate adoption scenarios referred to in Part 2 above, including possible implementation plans starting as early as 2022, and any recommendations regarding new climate action mandates such as a shareholder direction for Toronto Hydro.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the City Manager remain confidential in its entirety, in accordance with Section 4.4 of the Toronto Hydro Shareholder Direction, as it contains technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information of Toronto Hydro Corporation.

At City Council's request from its April 7, 2021 meeting, Toronto Hydro Corporation has submitted a report to the City Manager on its current climate action work and opportunities in key areas including electric vehicles, outdoor lighting, renewable energy, energy storage and non-capital sources of revenue.  

This report responds to further Council direction that the City Manager report on Toronto Hydro's plan and the role Toronto Hydro has in enabling the City's climate change and equity objectives.

Accelerating climate action is essential for the health and prosperity of Toronto and requires all City divisions, agencies and corporations to advance this work.  Toronto Hydro, as the City's wholly-owned electrical distribution company, is a critical enabler of many of the City's climate goals outlined in TransformTO and the staff-recommended Net Zero Strategy, given the significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that can be realized through electrification to displace fossil fuel use in buildings and vehicles. 

Toronto Hydro's Climate Action Plan (attached to this report with a cover letter and confidential appendix) offers a positive framework to enable the electrification necessary to achieve net zero emissions. It proposes opportunities that include:

- expanding regulated electricity distribution to build a grid that is capable of supporting Toronto’s future zero-emission electricity demand;  
- creating a new, unregulated “Climate Advisory Services” business to facilitate the growth of emerging local clean-tech markets; and 
- making capital investments, focused on modernization of outdoor lighting. 
 

Toronto Hydro submitted its Climate Action Plan to the City Manager on September 30, 2021. City staff have begun reviewing the framework with Hydro, divisions and agencies to determine alignment with the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and other strategies and programs such as City-run climate advisory services, electric vehicles, and street lighting. Further review of financial, economic, environmental, regulatory and timing risks and opportunities is required. Thorough analysis and due diligence will enable City and Toronto Hydro staff to provide recommendations to City Council and the Toronto Hydro Board regarding any new mandates or shareholder direction to Toronto Hydro, City-funded investments, partnerships and other actions. 

The City and Toronto Hydro will continue to collaborate on research and to consider specific investments, programs, policies and other measures to advance the objectives of the Climate Action Plan and a coordinated City-Hydro climate response. This report recommends consideration of specific priority areas and reporting back to Council in Q2 2022 on next steps.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the implementation of a Vacant Home Tax of one percent tax of the current value assessment of the residential property on which the vacant unit is located, effective for the 2022 taxation year collectible in the following year, and adopt the final tax design features for the Vacant Home Tax as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

2. City Council appoint the Director, Revenue Services to administer the complaint process, and to receive and make decisions on complaints with respect to the Vacant Home Tax as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

3. City Council appoint the Controller to the role of Appellate Authority as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and to receive, hear and make decisions on appeals with respect to the Vacant Home Tax as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

4. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to allocate net Vacant Home Tax revenues (after deduction of program operating expenditures) towards affordable housing initiatives through the annual operating and capital budget approval process.

5. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to:

a. promote public awareness of the Vacant Home Tax during 2022; and

b. report back during the fourth quarter of 2023 with the findings from the first year of tax collections as part of an annual reporting requirement. 

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill to give effect to the Vacant Home Tax at the next City Council meeting in January, 2022, and to amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code to add the Vacant Home Tax by-law as Chapter 778.

7. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the Executive Committee by the second quarter of 2022 with updates on the implementation and projected revenues from the Vacant Home Tax.

City Council, at its meeting of July 14-16, 2021, considered the report

EX25.3: Recommended Tax Design and Steps to Implement a Vacant Home Tax in Toronto, which provided recommended tax program design elements to be considered as part of a future tax by-law, including annual declaration responsibility of all homeowners, key definitions of vacant homes, principal residence exemptions, other exempting conditions, administrative matters, tax rate, and general information regarding audit and enforcement functions, complaints and appeals process, offences and penalties and annual reporting requirements.

The subsequent direction from City Council was to undertake public consultation and receive written feedback and advice from stakeholders on the development of the proposed tax program; and to report back during Q4 2021 with the findings from the consultations and any modifications to a finalized tax design and an enabling tax by-law for Council consideration for implementation on January 1, 2022.

This report responds to Council's direction by providing the findings of a public consultation effort conducted in October 2021. Approximately 5,000 residential tenants and property owners responded to a survey seeking feedback on the design of the Vacant Home Tax.  This input affirmed many of the features of the tax proposed in July 2021, and informed other details which are together presented in this report as the final recommended tax design for the Vacant Home Tax. To comply with the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), the by-law will be presented to City Council for adoption in January 2022 to adopt the recommended Vacant Home Tax.

The proposed by-law would become effective on January 1, 2022, with the first annual property declarations in respect of the 2022 taxation being due in 2023.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the 2022 Tax Supported Interim Operating Budget Estimates totalling $3.625 billion as detailed by City Program and Agency in Appendix 1 to the report (November 22, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The 2022 Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budgets are scheduled for Council approval in mid- February of 2022. The purpose of this report is to establish the 2022 Tax Supported Interim Operating and Capital Estimates in order to enable Tax Supported City Programs and Agencies to have the necessary spending authority to deliver current services, meet existing contractual commitments and to continue work on previously approved capital projects until the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets are approved by City Council. 

It should be noted that no funding for new/enhanced services or new capital projects is included in the recommended 2022 Interim Estimates. Any consideration for new funding is subject to the 2022 Budget process.

The 2022 Tax Supported Interim Operating Estimates include $3.625 billion in gross expenditures with a net funding requirement of $3.377 billion. The 2022 Tax Supported Interim Capital Estimates total $1.659 billion, requiring debenture financing of $0.565 billion.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (November 16, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide the following information:

1.  Performance of the Funds for the six month period ending June 30, 2021

2.  General Market Update and Benchmark Performance

3.  City of Toronto Investment Policy and Procedures

Short-term volatility due to the pandemic and the economic outlook did create a reversal of some above average results experienced in 2020, especially those with exposures to interest rates.  However, investors with a longer term view and investment horizon, like the City of Toronto, have solid returns over the combined 2-year period ending June 30, 2021.  This 2-year period also marks the anniversary of a majority of the external investment managers that were funded under the purview of the Toronto Investment Board.  Performance of these managers are viewed on a rolling 4-year annualized basis in accordance with the Council adopted Investment Policy.

The City's General Group of Funds ("General Fund") holds the City's working capital and amounts designated for the City's reserves and reserve funds.  The Long Term Fund portion of this portfolio managed by external managers returned 5.4% on an annualized basis for the two year period ending on June 30, 2021.  Overall, including the Short Term Fund, the fund had a total return of 0.4 percent for the six month period ending June 30, 2021, and a 2.7 percent total return on a 4-year annualized return basis. These results outperformed the weighted market benchmark by 0.4 percent and 0.3 percent respectively. When the unrealized gains and losses are excluded from the total return, the book return for the General Fund was 1.2 percent (earned $46.4 million) for the six month period ending June 30, 2021. 

The City's Sinking Fund portfolio, which holds the investment funds for future debt repayments, saw external investment managers have a 4.1% annualized total return for the two year period ending June 30, 2021.   On a shorter term basis, the fund had a total return of -2.4 percent for the six month period ending June 30, 2021, underperforming the weighted market benchmark by 0.2 percent. When excluding the unrealized market gains and losses, the City's Sinking Fund portfolio earned 1.2% (earned $15.0 million) for the six month period ending June 30, 2021 on an earned income basis.  The customized benchmark index used for this portfolio as required by the Investment Policy does not yet have enough history for the 4-year measurement. 

Since January 1, 2018, the City's long-term investments have been managed by the Toronto Investment Board ("Board") under a new Council adopted Investment Policy which is based on the prudent investor standard. The investment portfolios have been progressively phased in to use of the broader range of investments that have become available. Although the overall portfolio risk has been reduced through asset mix diversification, the potential for volatility in total returns over the short term investment horizon still exist while the risk-adjusted total returns over the long term investment horizon are expected to be higher.

The Toronto Investment Board completed an asset mix review during the first six months of 2021 given the impact of the pandemic.  The Board decided that neither the asset mix nor changes to the Investment Policy would be required at this time.  It is a legislative requirement that the Investment Policy be provided to City Council, at least annually, for their review.  A copy of the current Investment Policy is included as Attachment 1 to this report which was last adopted by Council in June 2020. 

In total, there are now four fixed income managers and four global equity managers engaged in managing the long-term investments under the Toronto Investment Board. Both fixed income and equity investment classes are fully funded in accordance with the target asset mix in the Investment Policy with 70 percent allocated to fixed income and 20 percent to global equities.  As at June 30, 2021, approximately 90 percent of both the Sinking Fund and the Long Term Fund were managed by external fund managers with the remaining 10 percent to be allocated to real assets.  The Board continues to evaluate opportunities in the real asset category.

The City's auditor, KPMG LLP, found no exceptions with the compliance to the City's Investment Policy for 2020.   For the first six months of 2021, all funds managed are compliant with the Investment Policy.

The Toronto Investment Board is in the process of hiring a third-party data provider in order to monitor and report on whether or not external investment firms hired are compliant with the terms of the Investment Policy governing Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors.  While this process has taken longer than expected due to the pandemic and other unforeseen issues, contract negotiations are currently underway with a vendor for these services.  It is expected this information and data regarding climate change risk from these reviews be available for the next investment report in mid-2022 and will continue to be reported to City Council on a semi-annual basis.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize that the 2022 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 percent of the total 2021 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 2021 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) installment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: February 15, March 15, April 19, May 16 and June 15, 2022;

 
b. the interim bill payment due date for the two (2) installment pre-authorized tax payment plan be March 1, 2022; 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 1 and May 2, 2022.

              
4. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bill in City Council on December 15 and 16, 2021, providing for the levy and collection of the 2022 interim taxes prior to the adoption of the estimates for 2022, which By-law, when enacted, will be effective as of January 1, 2022.

This report requests Council authority to adopt the necessary by-law to levy interim property taxes for all property classes for 2022 and to prescribe applicable interim bill payment due dates. The 2022 interim levy will raise approximately $2.35 billion for City purposes, and will provide for the cash requirements of the City until such time as the 2022 Operating Budget and 2022 final property tax levy are approved by Council.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

Rates and Fees

1. City Council adopt:

a. effective January 1, 2022, a 3 percent rate increase to the combined water and wastewater consumption rates (paid on or before the due date) charged to metered consumers as shown in the table below and in Appendix B to the report (October 21, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water:

b. effective January 1, 2022, an increase of 3 percent to the water and wastewater consumption rates (paid on or before the due date) charged to flat rate consumers, as set out in Appendix B to the report (October 21, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and

c. effective January 1, 2022 the water and wastewater service fees, as set out in Appendix C to the report (October 21, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

2. City Council adopt, with respect to assistance for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons:

a. effective January 1, 2022, the water rebate for eligible low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons be set at a rate of $1.2776 per cubic metre, representing a 30 percent reduction from the Block 1 rate above (paid on or before the due date).

3. City Council authorize the necessary amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 441 - Fees and Charges, Municipal Code, Chapter 849 - Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required, to give effect to City Council's decision.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to give effect to Council's decision and authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, minor modifications, technical amendments or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

Operating and Capital Budgets

5. City Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget for Toronto Water of $471.228 million gross, $1,447.021 million revenue and $975.793 million net for the following services:

6. City Council approve the 2022 staff complement for Toronto Water of 1,883.3 positions composed of 130 capital position and 1,753.3 operating positions.

7. City Council approve 2022 Capital Budget for Toronto Water with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $8,001.172 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Water.

8. City Council approve the 2023-2031 Capital Plan for Toronto Water totalling $7,081.173  million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Water.

9. City Council request that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2022 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Service Levels

10. City Council approve the 2022 service levels for Toronto Water as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the General Manager, Toronto Water titled "Recommended 2022 Service Levels - Toronto Water".

This report presents the recommended 2022 water and wastewater consumption rates and service fees arising from the concurrent adoption by City Council of the 2022 Toronto Water Operating and Capital Budgets.

In accordance with the City Council 10 year capital plan approved in 2015, this report recommends a 3% water and wastewater consumption rate increase, effective January 1, 2022, and inflationary fee increases for certain existing water and wastewater service fees, reflecting cost recovery for these services. 

The recommended 2022 water and wastewater consumption rates and service fees will allow the Toronto Water Program to remain fully self-funded and financially stable, with both operating and capital needs being met without excessive year-over-year fluctuations in pricing over the long term.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

Rates and Fees

1. City Council adopt, effective January 1, 2022, the Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees as set out in Appendix A to the report (November 1, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
 

2. City Council authorize that the necessary amendments be made to the Municipal Code Chapter 441 (Fees and Charges) and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required to give effect to City Council's decision.
 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
 

4. City Council direct that all the rates, fees and charges set out in Appendix A to the report (November 1, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, adopted by Council in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, continue in full force and effect until such time as they are amended or repealed by City Council.
 

5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and enter into amending agreements with the City's existing contractors providing the sale and distribution of garbage bag tags to extend the contracts for a term ending December 31, 2023, with one optional year to extend and with the provision that the City, in its sole discretion, may end the contract term earlier than the specified end date, and on any other terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council extend the existing authority for the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services or designate, from December 31, 2021 until December 31, 2026, to negotiate and enter into any agreements or related documents necessary to facilitate renewable energy projects from biogas/landfill gas, for the City, including without limitation non-competitive procurement agreements under Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), agreements to receive funding, and related amending agreements, on such terms that are acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 
7. City Council extend the existing authority for the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services or designate, from December 31, 2021 until December 31, 2026, to negotiate and enter into any agreements or related documents necessary to produce, manage, market, distribute, use and sell renewable energy projects, from biogas/landfill gas, resulting from the implementation of Recommendation 6 above and/or the associated environmental attributes, including without limitation non-competitive procurement agreements under Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), agreements to receive funding, and related amending agreements, on such terms that are acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

8. City Council extend the existing authority for the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to continue to administer the First Nations Engagement Grant Fund for the Green Lane Landfill Renewable Energy Study Project funded through the capital program for qualifying local First Nations to retain, on a verified basis, technical services such as energy, environmental and/or similar consultants to assist with the engagement process over the term of the Study, and to negotiate and enter into any necessary agreements for this grant fund on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 
9. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, or designate, to negotiate and enter in to any lease agreement, license agreement, easements or similar instruments necessary to implement Recommendations 6 and 7 above where Municipal Code Chapter 213 (Real Property) does not otherwise apply, on terms acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Operating and Capital Budgets

10. City Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services of $377.809 million gross, $390.966 million revenue and $13.157 million net for the following services:

11. City Council approve the 2022 staff complement for Solid Waste Management Services of 1,139.3 positions comprised of 50.6 capital position and 1,088.7 operating positions.

12. City Council approve the 2022 new user fees, market rate user fee changes, and other fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Solid Waste Management Services identified in Appendix 9 to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441 (Fees and Charges).

13. City Council approve 2022 Capital Budget for Solid Waste Management Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $625.585 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services.

14. City Council approve the 2023-2031 Capital Plan for Solid Waste Management Services totalling $223.535 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Solid Waste Management Services.

Service Levels

15. City Council approve the 2022 service levels for Solid Waste Management Services as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report (October 20, 2021) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

This report outlines the recommended 2022 Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees arising from the adoption of the 2022 Solid Waste Management Services Operating and Capital Budgets. The recommended rate increase is consistent however fee increases will vary based on customer group and are highlighted in Table 1.

Table 1 highlights the recommended key Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees effective January 1, 2022.

Table 1 - 2022 Recommended Rates and Fees Increases (Effective January 1, 2022)

The recommended three (3) per cent increase in Solid Waste Management Services Rates will provide and maintain Council Approved service levels unchanged from the prior year and fund the 2022 Capital Budget and 10-Year Capital Plan. The $15.546 million increase in 2022 operating expenditures over prior year is attributable to the increase in organic collection and processing costs due to volume and contractual inflation adjustments, increase in the Fleet Reserve contribution as per the vehicle replacement plan, reinstatement of advertising and promotion budgets that were previously reduced due to the prior     year's provincial pandemic shutdown, start-up of the Dufferin Renewable Natural Gas Facility and increase in debt principal and interest payments to fund the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan.

The three (3) per cent utility rate increase for 2022 is recommended to maintain the contribution to Waste Management Reserve fund in line with last year's forecast to finance future capital investments, which include the construction of the third Anaerobic Digester, Landfill Gas Development or Energy from Waste initiatives and Dufferin Waste Facility Site Improvement.

The 2022 Operating Budget expenditure is $390.966 million, representing an increase of $11.651 million or 3.1 percent increase over the prior year approved budget including a $13.157 million contribution to the Waste Management Reserve Fund, all of which are offset by total revenues of $390.966 million.

The 2022 Capital Budget is $69.729 million including carry-forwards, which is comprised of $63.668 million in new 2022 funding and $6.061 million in funding carried forward from 2021 into 2022. The 2022 Capital Budget and Plan remains generally unchanged from last year focusing on the following key capital objectives and priorities for Solid Waste Management Services:

- To safely and efficiently collect materials from 875,000 homes, business and public spaces by implementing Council's direction on health and safety by installing telematics solutions on vehicles in support of Vision Zero 2.0;

- To manage 900,000 plus tonnes of material in an environmentally and fiscally sustainable manner which includes constructing a 3rd Anaerobic Digester to help address organics processing capacity constraints;

- To continue investigating long-term disposal options including landfill capacity development and energy from waste and strategically using alternate landfill sites;

- To continue to develop and invest in renewable energy such as Renewable Natural Gas facilities.

The Executive Committee recommends that: 

Operating and Capital Budgets

1. City Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget for Toronto Parking Authority of $105.9 million gross, $120.3 million revenue and ($14.4 million) net for the following services:

2. City Council approve the 2022 staff complement for Toronto Parking Authority of 326.5 operating positions.

3. City Council approve 2022 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $132.6 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Parking Authority.

4. City Council approve the 2023-2031 Capital Plan for Toronto Parking Authority totalling $68.9 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2022 Staff Recommended Capital and Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Parking Authority.

5. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report to the Budget Committee on an updated Income Sharing Renewal Agreement no later than December 31, 2022.

6. City Council request that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2022 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Service Levels

7.  City Council approve the 2022 service levels for Toronto Parking Authority as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report (November 3, 2021) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority.

8. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 10, 2021) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety as it pertains to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, and the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies or corporations.

This report provides the recommended 2022 Service Levels for Toronto Parking Authority in comparison to service levels planned and achieved from 2019 to 2021.

Service levels have historically been presented in the Budget Notes for each Program/Agency for review by Budget Committee and approval by City Council.  Beginning in 2020, as part of the budget modernization project, service levels were provided in a separate document in an effort to deliver a more efficient and simplified budget process that will create greater opportunities for public participation through inclusive and outcome focused budget materials.

The Executive Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council approve the establishment of a discretionary reserve fund called the 'Toronto Public Library IT Asset Replacement Reserve Fund' in Appendix B, Schedule 7 - Corporate Discretionary Reserve Funds of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, the purpose of which is to provide funding to purchase Information Technology equipment for Toronto Public Library as part of the annual replacement cycle for Information Technology equipment, with criteria set out in Appendix G to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council approve the establishment of a Stabilization Reserve called the 'Debt Servicing Stabilization Reserve' in Appendix A, Schedule 3 - Stabilization Reserves of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, the purpose of which is to reduce the volatility of the City's annual debt service costs, with criteria set out in Appendix H to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

3. City Council authorize that the name of the 'Sony Centre Facility Fee Reserve Fund' be changed to the 'TO Live Facility Fee Reserve Fund' and that the criteria sheet, reflecting changes to the purpose, and its contribution and withdrawal policies be amended, as outlined in Appendix I to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and City Council amend Appendix B, Schedule 8 of Chapter 227 to reflect the revised purpose.

4. City Council adopt a change in name of the 'Public Health Efficiency Reserve Fund' account to the 'Public Health Reserve Fund', as well as a change to its purpose and criteria as reflected in the revised Criteria Sheet in Appendix J to the report (November 3, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and City Council amend Appendix B, Schedule 7 of Chapter 227 to reflect the revised name and purpose.

5. City Council authorize that the names of the following accounts be changed to be consistent with the change in name of their respective Divisions, and City Council amend the schedules of Chapter 227 as set out in the following table:

6. City Council direct the following accounts, which have zero balances, be closed and deleted from the Schedules to Chapter 227 as set out in the table to follow.

7. City Council direct that the balance of the 'Toronto Centre for the Arts Improvement Reserve Fund' in the amount of $213,689.00 be transferred to the 'TO Live Facility Fee Reserve Fund' and it be closed and deleted from Appendix B, Schedule 8 in Chapter 227.

8. City Council direct that the balance of the 'Toronto Centre for the Arts Stabilization Reserve' in the amount of $372.76 be transferred to the 'TO Live Facility Fee Reserve Fund' and it be closed and deleted from Appendix A, Schedule 3 in Chapter 227.

9. City Council direct that the balance of the 'Water Efficiency Loan Reserve Fund' in the amount of $2,393,277.21 be transferred to the Water Capital Reserve Fund (deferred revenue) and it be closed and deleted from Appendix C, Schedule 16 in Chapter 227.

The City of Toronto (City) maintains balances that are recognized as revenues in future years, in addition to reserves and reserve funds that provide future funding offsets.  This report provides balances for obligatory reserve funds (deferred revenues) and reserves and discretionary reserve funds as at September 30, 2021.

In addition, this report requests Council approval for administrative amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds ("Chapter 227"). This includes a request to establish a new reserve and discretionary reserve fund change the names/purposes of a number of reserves and reserve funds to better reflect divisional allocation, and close five reserve/reserve fund accounts and transfer residual balances accordingly.

As at September 30, 2021, the City recognized $8,978.8 million in total deferred revenues (obligatory reserve funds) and discretionary reserve funds, an increase of $1,393.0 million from the December 31, 2020 balance of $7,585.8 million. These balances are subject to annual changes based on receipts from third parties, recognition of amounts into revenue based on third party agreements and revenue recognition principles and transfers between funds, based on Council approvals. A total of 97.1 percent of the City's deferred revenues and reserves are fully committed, with the breakdown of the total balance as follows:

- Committed funds included in the City's reserves, or in support of legislated, contractually bound or Council-directed activities ($8,059.6 million);

- Committed funds to fund capital costs and pressures on rate-based activities ($655.5 million);

- Uncommitted funds of $263.7 million, or 2.9 percent of the total balance, to respond to various unanticipated costs and to stabilize various funding sources, including the tax base.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2021-2030 Approved Capital Budget and Plan as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

This is to advise that prior to Budget Committee on November 19, 2021, a Capital Variance Report for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, with additional analysis and recommendations will be submitted for consideration. Due to accelerating the agenda to ensure 2022 rate budget materials are publicly shared and to the additional complexity associated with analyzing financial implications of COVID-19, additional time is required to provide detailed review and analysis for the variance reports, in advance of the Budget Committee meeting.

The Capital Variance Report will contain capital spending results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as well as projected expenditures to December 31, 2021. The report will also request City Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the 2021 Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan.

The Executive Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council approve the budget adjustments and any associated complement changes detailed in Appendix D1 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to amend the 2021 Approved Operating Budget with no impact on the Net Operating Budget of the City, and City Council approve the expenditure authority as detailed in Appendix D2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

This is to advise that prior to Budget Committee on November 19, 2021, an Operating Variance Report for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, with additional analysis and recommendations will be submitted for consideration. Due to accelerating the agenda to ensure 2022 rate budget materials are publicly shared and to the additional complexity associated with analyzing financial implications of COVID-19 on operations, additional time is required to provide detailed review and analysis in advance of the Budget Committee meeting.

The Operating Variance Report will contain operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as well as projections to year-end. The report will also request City Council's approval for required amendments to the 2021 Approved Operating Budget that have no impact on the City's 2021 Approved Net Operating Budget.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to finalize negotiations and enter into and execute a Real Estate Protocol with Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission for the Subways Program no later than February  28, 2022, or such other date as agreed to by the parties, based on the terms outlined in the report (November 23, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and to enter into any such ancillary or related agreements, amendments, extensions and renewals as may be necessary, all on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and any other relevant Official, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary Bill(s) to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property to include the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and the Yonge North Subway Extension to the definition of "Transit Projects".

3. City Council delegate authority to each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, severally, to approve the disposal to Metrolinx and the use by Metrolinx of certain City lands required by Metrolinx for the Subways Program (the "City Subway Lands"), including surface and subsurface public highway, for nominal consideration, provided that such disposal is:

a. at no net operating cost to the City, and/or the Toronto Transit Commission at the time of disposition, which would include, but not limited to, relocation costs, lost revenues or other out of pocket costs;

b. of lands are not required for municipal purposes (current and future) as already identified by the City in its ten year capital plan, as same may be amended from time to time; and

c. subject to existing City and Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure and assets and third party utility rights.

4. With respect to the City Subway Lands designated as Public Highway, City Council authorize the permanent closure of any City Subway Lands that are not otherwise required to continue to be designated as public highways and exempt these lands from the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162, Public Notice.

5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, severally, to utilize the land valuation principles set out in Attachment 2 for the City Subway Lands required by Metrolinx, and, notwithstanding Item 2020.EX16.4, to utilize the same land valuation principles set out in Attachment 2 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for City lands required by Metrolinx for its GO Expansion Program.

6. City Council authorize severally each of the Managers in Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management to approve and execute nominal sum licence agreements, Omnibus Permission to Enter Agreements or further amending agreements to Omnibus Permission to Enter Agreements with Metrolinx to authorize the use of any City-owned or managed property required by Metrolinx to perform due diligence work to facilitate the Subways Program or the GO Expansion Program, on the same terms and conditions as the original Omnibus Permission to Enter Agreement and such additional and/or amended terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Director, Transaction Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to waive the City’s administrative fee for each new or amending agreement pursuant to Chapter 441 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

7. City Council forward this report to the Toronto Transit Commission Board for information.

This report seeks City Council authority to execute a Real Estate Protocol (the "Protocol") for the Province of Ontario's priority transit projects (the "Subways Program") based on the terms outlined in this report.

The Subways Program delivered by Metrolinx represents a significant investment towards transit expansion within the City of Toronto. The Subways Program includes the Ontario Line, the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and the Yonge North Subway Extension.

To support the delivery of the Province's Subways Program on an accelerated basis, Metrolinx requires interests, both on a temporary and permanent basis, in certain City real property (the "City Subway Lands"). City, Toronto Transit Commission ("T.T.C.") and Metrolinx staff have been working closely to establish terms that govern the access, acquisition, ownership and disposition of real property between the parties. This report outlines those terms and also notes the processes to be followed by Metrolinx to facilitate City and T.T.C. review of City infrastructure to be built on City Subway Lands and other lands to be transferred to the City, and review of Subways Program infrastructure as it relates to City assets and infrastructure. The protocol includes a process for the parties to develop a Commissioning and Acceptance Protocol for City infrastructure.

Staff are recommending the Protocol be executed, in advance of the conclusion of negotiations currently underway with the Province on a Subways Program Term Sheet ("Term Sheet"), and ultimately the negotiation of a Subways Master Agreement ("Subways Master Agreement") between the City, T.T.C. and Metrolinx, as Metrolinx requires land for the Subways Program sooner than these documents can be negotiated and executed.

City staff anticipate reporting back to City Council in 2022 on the conclusion of the negotiation of the Term Sheet and to seek approval to negotiate and execute a Subways Master Agreement based on the terms of the Term Sheet. The Protocol will ultimately form part of the Subways Master Agreement. The Protocol provides that the Term Sheet being negotiated with the Province, if approved by Council, will take precedence over this Protocol should there be any inconsistencies.

In the absence of the Protocol, Metrolinx has and would continue to pursue City property through the Expropriations Act.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to include the creation of replacement space for Toronto Artscape Inc. within the residential block(s) of the proposed Parkdale Hub development, including nine live-work units, an art gallery and community space.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to initiate lease negotiations with Toronto Artscape Inc. to secure the ongoing delivery of their program within the proposed Parkdale Hub.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire fee simple interest in the property municipally known as 1337 Queen Street West, as listed in Appendix A to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and shown on the maps attached as Appendix B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (the "Property"), and City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property, for the purposes of affordable housing units and operating space for community-based organizations, programs and services.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the property municipally known as 1337 Queen Street West, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to lead Phase 3 of the Parkdale Hub project, which will include:

a. preparation of design documents suitable to support a City-initiated rezoning process for the Parkdale Hub, including the Housing Now site(s), based on the Demonstration Plan prepared in Phase 2;

b. the submission of a business case for the future Housing Now site(s) to the CreateTO Board; and

c. the competitive procurement of a non-profit affordable rental housing development partner.

6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (November 8, 2021) from the Vice President, Land and Development Planning, CreateTO following the closing of all purchase and/or sale and/or transaction(s), as they pertain to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes and a position, plan, or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority for City Staff to take the necessary actions to advance the Parkdale Hub project to Phase three. On November 22, 2021, the CreateTO Board adopted RA27.6 (the "CreateTO Board Report") that presented the Feasibility Study (Phase two) for the Parkdale Hub project and recommended that, subject to City Council approval, CreateTO lead Phase three of the Parkdale Hub project in collaboration with Corporate Real Estate Management, City Planning, Housing Secretariat, Parks, Forestry & Recreation, Toronto Public Library, and Social Development, Finance & Administration. Details of Phase two, including the Feasibility Study as well as an overview of the work program for Phase three are presented in the CreateTO Board Report and its Confidential Attachments.

This report also seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for a fee simple interest the property municipally known as 1337 Queen Street West (the "Property") for the purposes of new affordable housing and community program space.

The Parkdale Hub project is a strategic city-building initiative, and therefore it is appropriate that this City companion report and the CreateTO Board Report be considered jointly by Executive Committee.

At its meeting on November 22, 2021, the Board of Directors of CreateTO considered Item RA27.6 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (November 8, 2021) from the Vice President, Land and Development Planning, CreateTO:

The purpose of this report is to provide the Board with an overview of the findings and recommendations of the Feasibility Study (Phase 2) for the Parkdale Hub project. CreateTO staff have been leading this work in collaboration with City divisional partners, at the direction of City Council. This report follows an initial information report and presentation to the CreateTO Board introducing the Parkdale Hub project at its meeting on May 11, 2021.

This project represents a strong opportunity for CreateTO to lead a transformational city-building initiative that will deliver wide-ranging social, cultural and economic benefits to the Parkdale community, including:

- The creation of new non-profit affordable rental housing;

- The revitalization and expansion of the Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre;

- The reconstruction and expansion of the Parkdale Library branch;

- The ongoing delivery of Artscape’s cultural hub program, which includes affordable live-work residences for artists;

- The creation of new community space and design elements that will strategically connect programs, services and people – creating an integrated “Hub”; and

- Significant enhancements to the public realm and the adaptive re-use of heritage buildings and improved connectivity with the adjacent properties.

The second phase of the Feasibility Study included advancing architectural design work, a construction phasing strategy, environmental due diligence, negotiations for a strategic property acquisition, a preliminary civil engineering assessment, high-level costing analysis, and ongoing community and stakeholder engagement. The results of these activities are presented in this report and its attachments. Based on these findings, staff recommend that the project advance into Phase 3 - which would include a City-led rezoning process, the submission of a project business case to the CreateTO Board, and a competitive call for a non-profit housing development partner (led by the Housing Secretariat).

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council approve the temporary road closures for the Ontario Line King-Bathurst Station, as per the following details:

a. temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic and a portion of the northbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Bathurst Street, between King Street West and Stewart Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

b. temporary closure of the south sidewalk to pedestrian traffic and eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on King Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 37 metres east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

c. temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic and northbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Bathurst Street, between King Street West and a point 38 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

d. temporary closure of the north sidewalk to pedestrian traffic and westbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on King Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

e. temporary closure of the north sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Stewart Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 32 metre east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

f. temporary closure of a portion of the eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Stewart Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 36 metres east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the provision of temporary pedestrian walkways as a condition of permit, at the Ontario Line King-Bathurst Station, as per the following details:

a. provide a temporary 1.8 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane on Bathurst Street, between King Street West and Stewart Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

b. provide a temporary 2.1 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane on King Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 37 metres east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

c. provide a temporary 1.8 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane on Bathurst Street, between King Street West and a point 38 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

d. provide a temporary 2.1 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane on King Street West, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

e. provide a temporary 1.8 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane on Stewart Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 36 metres east, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

3. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments associated with the Ontario Line King-Bathurst Station and authorize the requisite associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters 910, Parking Machines and Meters, Chapter 925, Permit Parking and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. City Council direct that King Street, Bathurst Street and Stewart Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the Ontario Line project is complete.

5. City Council approve the temporary road closures for the Ontario Line Queen-Spadina Station, as per the following details:

a. temporary closure of the south sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Queen Street West, between Spadina Avenue and a point 53 metres west, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

b. temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Queen Street West, between Spadina Avenue and a point 83 metres west, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

c. temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic and curbside parking lane to vehicular traffic on Spadina Avenue, between Queen Street West and Bulwer Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the provision of temporary pedestrian walkways as a condition of permit at the Ontario Line Queen-Spadina Station, as per the following details:

a. provide a temporary 2.1 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane on Queen Street West, between Spadina Avenue and a point 53 metres west, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

b. provide a temporary 2.1 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the curbside parking lane on the east side of Spadina Avenue, between Queen Street West and Bulwer Street from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

7. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments associated with the Ontario Line Queen-Spadina Station and authorize the requisite associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

8. City Council direct that Queen Street and Spadina Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when construction of the Ontario Line project is complete.

9. City Council approve the temporary lane closures for the Ontario Line Osgoode Station, as per the following details:

a. temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on University Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 110 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

b. temporary closure of the northbound bike lane to cyclists on University Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 122 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

c. temporary closure of the northbound auxiliary lane to vehicular traffic on University Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 102 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

d. temporary closure of the southbound innermost median lane to vehicular traffic on University Avenue, between a point 17 metres north of Queen Street West and a point 63 metres further north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

e. temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Simcoe Street, between Queen Street West and the public laneway south of Queen Street West, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

f. temporary closure of an 8.4 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on the west side of Simcoe Street, between Queen Street and Richmond Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

10. City direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to require the provision of temporary pedestrian walkways and bike lanes as a condition of permit at the Ontario Line Osgoode Station, as per the following details:

a. provide a temporary 2.1 metres wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound bike lane on University Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 110 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

b. provide a temporary 2.0 metres wide northbound bike lane in the realigned northbound lanes on the east side of University Avenue, Queen Street West and a point 122 metres north, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

c. provide a temporary 2.1 metres wide pedestrian walkway on the east side of Simcoe Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

d. provide a 1.5 metres wide bike lane on the east side of Simcoe Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

11. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments associated with the Ontario Line Osgoode Station and authorize the requisite associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

12. City Council direct that University Avenue and Simcoe Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when construction of the Ontario Line project is complete.

13. City Council approve the temporary road closures for the Ontario Line Queen Station, as per the following details:

a. temporary full road closure to vehicular traffic on Queen Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street, and on Queen Street East, between Yonge Street and Victoria Street, from May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2027;

b. temporary closure of a portion of the south sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Queen Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 20 metres west, from May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2027;

c. temporary full road closure to vehicular traffic on James Street, between Queen Street West and Albert Street, from May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2027;

d. temporary closure of a portion of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on James Street, between Queen Street West and a point 43 metres north, from November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2027; and

e. temporary closure of the southbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Victoria Street, between a point 41 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 19 metres south of Queen Street East, from May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2027.

14. City Council authorize the conversion of Albert Street, between Bay Street and James Street, to a two-way traffic operation and authorize the associated amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

15. City Council approve the permanent installation of additional streetcar tracks in the westerly middle lane on York Street, between Queen Street West and Adelaide Street  West, to accommodate TTC 501 Queen streetcar detour during the Ontario Line Queen Station construction and provide ongoing streetcar network resilience and authorize the associated amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

16. City Council approve the installation of westerly southbound cycle track in effect at all times on York Street, between Richmond Street West and King Street West and amend Schedule E, Cycle Tracks, to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks.

17. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to negotiate and enter into and execute an agreement, including all amendments and renewals and ancillary agreements, with Metrolinx and TTC for the delivery of work on York Street and Adelaide Street for the purposes of facilitating the installation of the TTC 501 streetcar detour tracks as part of the Ontario Line Project, substantially in accordance with terms and conditions set out in the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

18. City Council approve the temporary closure of the north sidewalk to pedestrian traffic and westbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Queen Street East, between Sherbourne Street and George Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029 for the purposes of the Ontario Line Moss Park Station construction.

19. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to require, as a condition of permit, the provision of a 2.1 metre wide temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane on Queen Street East, between Sherbourne Street and George Street, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

20. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments associated with the Ontario Line Moss Park Station and authorize the requisite associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B of the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

21. City Council direct that Queen Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when construction of the Ontario Line project is complete.

22. City Council approve the temporary road closures for the Ontario Line Corktown Station, as per the following details:

a. temporary closure of the south sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on King Street East, between Berkeley Street and a point 30 metres west of Parliament Street, from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

b. temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on King Street East, between Berkeley Street and a point 30 metres west of Parliament Street, from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029;

c. temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Parliament Street, between a point 30 metres south of King Street East and a point 44 metres further south, from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029; and

d. temporary closure of the southbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Parliament Street, between a point 5 metres south of King Street East and a point 5 metres north of Front Street East, from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

23. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to require the provision of temporary pedestrian walkways as a condition of permit at the Ontario Line Corktown Station, as per the following details:

a. provide a temporary 2.1 metre wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane on King Street East, between Berkeley Street and a point 64 metres east, from October 1, 2024 to November 30, 2029; and

b. provide a temporary 2.1 metre wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane on Parliament Street, between a point 5 metres south of King Street East and a point 5 metres north of Front Street East, from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2029.

24. City Council approve the traffic regulation amendments associated with the Ontario Line Corktown Station and authorize the requisite associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment B to the report (November 23, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

25. City Council direct that King Street East and Parliament Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when construction of the Ontario Line project is complete.

26. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include  the following as a condition of the permits for the long term road closures detailed in Recommendations 1, 5, 9, 13, 18 and 22 above:

a. install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for nighttime illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the City Staff, Ward Councillor and local Business Improvement Area;

b. pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and ensure safe passage for all road and sidewalk users;

c. provide appropriate lighting on the existing sidewalks and the proposed pedestrian walkways to ensure safety and visibility of pedestrians at all times;

d. consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvements Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications;

e. install appropriate signage, including  converging mirrors, temporary routes and/or safe diversion routes as necessary, to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times;

f. establish a construction management hub that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including City Staff, neighbourhood associations, local Business Improvement Area and Ward Councillor office; and

g. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the site of each Ontario Line Station.

27. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 26 above.

28. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to implement all measures to manage construction sites with the least impact to traffic, including time of day and direction of travel restrictions, and flexible work zone setups.

29. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to include, in future reports, information on what is being done to maintain and advance time availability of its surface fleet in the construction area, in particular, streetcars. 

30. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to engage with Metrolinx and establish criteria/requirements that can be shared with Proponents on the Ontario Line and all other MX transit expansion projects that mitigate traffic and transit impacts, and require Proponents to coordinate construction activities that impact traffic with City staff.

31. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to engage with Metrolinx and the successful Proponents on options to reduce the duration of construction and road closures associated with the Ontario Line.

32. City Council direct the City Manager to host Senior Executives from utility companies to reaffirm the City's direction to reduce overall construction schedules and restrict work in active lanes of traffic to off-peak hours.  

33. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to refresh training with staff, contractors and external partners such as Metrolinx on proper work zone set ups including the necessary planning and schedule of activities that are required to manage the work zone, which may include items such as implementation of advanced signage, and timely removal of work zone equipment as soon as possible.

34. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to move forward on technology improvements that will assist with longer term capital planning, while also supporting the review and coordination of utility "short stream" and private development lane occupancy applications, and developing Key Performance Indicators to track progress over time that can be communicated to the public.

35. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to engage a third party review of best practices in comparable cities related to construction zone management, capital program planning and delivery, traffic modeling and mitigation and perform a peer review of the current City of Toronto construction coordination activities and recommend both short term and long term process improvements.

36. City Council request Metrolinx to pay the full costs for the additional traffic mitigation positions needed to manage the Ontario Line project.

37. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on road safety impacts for vulnerable road users through the downtown and report back to the March 30, 2022 meeting of the Executive Committee, such report to include but not limited to:

a. bike lanes, cycle tracks, and connection;

b. sidewalks and pedestrian pathways;

c. priority signals for transit; and

d. advance and clear communication to the local community.

38. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include a requirement for Paid-Duty Officers and/or Traffic Agents and/or Trained Traffic Control Persons at each construction site to facilitate safe passage for all, especially vulnerable road users.

39. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to record and monitor traffic counts and movement, public safety at intersections and sidewalks, all complaints and resolutions, and to report back on findings and additional recommendations for adjustments on a bi-annually basis to the Toronto and East York Community Council with a written quarterly update to the local Councillor's office, to include but not limited to:

a. vehicle movements, and travel patterns;

b. pedestrian counts; and

c. cyclist movements and travel patterns.

40. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request an annotated traffic management plan from Metrolinx following the procurement process or approvals from the City of Toronto, including but not limited to:

a. construction vehicle travel paths to and from the site, and pick-up locations;

b. cycling connections; and

c. pedestrian movements.

41. City Council direct the City Manager, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request that Metrolinx require Project Co to ensure timely responsive service to local residents and stakeholders with respect to each construction site and report back to the March 30, 2022 meeting of the Executive Committee, including:

a. actively patrol each construction site;

b. be available 24 hours, 7 days a week; and

c. provide real-time response to complaints raised by residents and local stakeholders.

42. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to develop a framework of subsidizing and reimbursing businesses impacted by the construction of the Ontario Line in an effort to support downtown recovery, including but not limited to:

 
a. commercial rent subsidies;

b. deferring, delaying, or adjusting property tax rates;

c. something signage and wayfinding; and

d. advertising in all major media outlets and social media.

43. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the City Manager, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Business Improvement Areas, to design and broadly promote a Support the Downtown campaign wherein residents and visitors to the downtown can enjoy rebates, subsidies, financial discounts when they shop at businesses impacted by the Ontario Line construction.

44. City Council direct the City Manager, the General Manager Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with local Business Improvement Areas and the Ward Councillor, to explore enhanced streetscape improvements to the right of way as part of the construction of the Ontario Line, to be funded by Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario.

45. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to work with local Business Improvement Areas, Urban Design and the Ward Councillor to minimize disruption and beautify the road closures during the multi-year construction period, funded by Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario, including but not limited to:

a. public art;

b. planters and other barriers that are not concrete; and

c. any other additions to improve pedestrian wayfinding and user experience.

46. City Council direct the General Manager Transportation Services to establish a Construction Hub in the downtown area to be led by a Senior Project Manager who will ensure coordination between Metrolinx works, City-led projects, private developer works, and utility works and report annually to City Council.

The General Manager, Transportation Services gave a presentation on the Ontario Line Downtown Stations – Temporary Road Closures and Impacts.

The Province of Ontario through its Agency Metrolinx will deliver the Ontario Line, a 15.6 kilometre long, 15-stop fully-automated rapid transit system between Ontario Science Centre and Exhibition Place. When completed, this new transit line will provide relief to the TTC Line 1 Yonge-University and other busy transit routes across the City.

The project is currently in P3 (Project Co.) procurement stage for the south segment of the Line, which extends from Don River to Exhibition Place. Construction of the tunnel and stations is expected to start in the summer of 2022 and be complete in about 7 years. Metrolinx has completed constructability assessments for the King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina, Osgoode, Queen, Moss Park and Corktown stations and provided details of construction plans, long-term road closures, impacts and mitigation measures. City staff have worked closely with Metrolinx staff to review the construction plans and strategies to seek to minimize construction impacts on the community and road users.

This report provides an overview of early works and station construction related temporary road closures at each of the six downtown stations and its impacts on the community and road users including pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. The temporary road closures discussed in this report are the maximum permitted for the proponents in the procurement stage. The Project Co. procurement process incentivizes the proponents to reduce the number and duration of road closures. Therefore, it is expected that the successful proponent design would require fewer temporary road closures during construction than discussed in this report, resulting in reduced impacts on the community and road users.

Additionally, the report discusses infrastructure improvements on York Street, including installation of a new streetcar track (between Queen Street West and Adelaide Street West) and a new cycle track (between Richmond Street West and King Street West). Metrolinx will install the new infrastructure to accommodate the TTC Queen 501 streetcar detour during the full closure of Queen Street required for the construction of the Ontario Line Queen Station. Finally, the report provides an overview of Metrolinx's outreach to the local community, including BIAs, community, and elected officials and their communication strategy during the project's construction.

The objective of the report is to seek City Council approval for the following:

- Implementation of long term temporary road closures and associated traffic regulation amendments required for the station construction,
 

- Implementation of new infrastructure improvements on York Street, including a new streetcar track and a cycle track, and
 

- Authority to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Metrolinx and TTC for the delivery of the new infrastructure works on York Street, between Queen Street West and King Street West.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to select an Indigenous-led organization or consortium to operate the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship through an open competitive solicitation process in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code Chapters 71 and 195, City policies and procedures.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, and when appropriate, the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to negotiate, enter into, and execute, on behalf of the City, an operating, contribution/funding or any related Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship program agreements on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate by the City and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the designated operator of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship or other parties wishing to financially support the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, provided that required City funding is approved through the City's budget process; all such agreements, which may have a term of up to 10 years, shall be based upon respect, consultation and co-operation with the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship operator and draw inspiration from the Two Row Wampum that upholds Indigenous autonomy.

3. City Council endorse the key goals and elements of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship program model, as detailed in the report (September 20, 2021) from the Interim General Manager,  Economic Development and Culture and the Indigenous Affairs Office, which include: to provide a culturally safe space, connections, supports, programming and resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs and innovators; and to be an entrepreneurial resource centre by and for the Indigenous community.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to recommend for City Council's consideration, as part of the 2022 budget process, adequate and appropriate funding for: a. the City's portion of Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship start-up costs between 2022 and first quarter 2024; and b. a reasonable share of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's annual operating expenses for a period of not less than 10 years.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to report back to City Council on the status of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in fourth quarter of 2022.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to report regularly on the progress of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.

At its meeting on October 22, 2021, Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee considered Item AA14.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (September 20, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office:

This report acknowledges that the land we call Toronto is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

This report updates City Council on the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's purpose, construction, funding, program model, and proposed Indigenous governance and accountability framework.

The planned 22,000 sq. ft. Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship facility will be situated in a commercial space located at 200 Dundas Street East. The first of its kind in Ontario, when it opens in 2023 the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will become one of only a handful of incubators in Canada dedicated to Indigenous economic empowerment and business development. As such, the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship presents a significant opportunity to support and connect First Nations, Inuit and Métis entrepreneurs across Toronto, Ontario and Canada to critical resources and each other.

After many years of planning, collaboration and conversation with and among Indigenous communities in Toronto and beyond, the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is now moving from planning to implementation. This project is a central pillar of the City of Toronto's collective reconciliation commitments and strategies, including the Reconciliation Action Plan, and concretely addresses the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92 which states: "Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector, and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects."

A Leadership Advisory Circle of Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, Elders and community members has guided the planning and implementation of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship since April 2019. The Leadership Advisory Circle's advice informs this report's core recommendations that (i) Council direct City staff to use an open, transparent, competitive process to select an Indigenous-led organization or consortium to serve as the operator of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and that (ii) agreements between the City of Toronto and the operator of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship be inspired by the Two Row Wampum's notion of equitable, peaceful, respectful co-existence between different nations.

A preliminary Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship program model has been developed through conversations with the Indigenous community and based on the "Nothing About Us Without Us" principle of self-determination. Grounded in needs and objectives defined by the Indigenous community, the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will aim to provide culturally safe spaces, connections, and resources for Indigenous business and social entrepreneurs.

To date, the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship project and facility has been funded through a combination of Council approved Section 37 funds, reallocations within Economic Development and Culture's approved operating budget, and a grant from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Looking ahead, the City’s portion of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship project's forecast operating costs for 2022 through first quarter 2024, totaling $3,304,729, are currently unfunded. There is also a need and opportunity for the City to confirm a longer-term funding contribution to support annual Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship operating expenses in a manner which strengthens the centre's ability to attract third party funding, advances Toronto's economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19, and represents a generational investment in Indigenous economic empowerment and prosperity.

Accordingly, this report proposes that adequate and appropriate funding to cover the City's portion of Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship start-up costs and to provide an annual contribution for the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's annual operating expenses be recommended for Council's consideration as part of the 2022 budget process.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to arrange a presentation to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the removal of the two Market Street bus stops on the 121 route, including an explanation of how an equity and accessibility analysis was used to consider the potential impacts of cancelling or moving bus stop locations in general and these stops in particular.

Summary from the letter (October 28, 2021) from Councillor Wong-Tam:

On October 6, my office received a notice from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) noting the planned cancellation of two stops along the 121 bus route, effective October 10. The two existing stops were located at the intersection of Market Street and Lower Jarvis Street. According to the TTC, these changes are in part due to the new cycling tracks on the Esplanade but was mainly made to achieve the goal of 300-400m distance between stops.

Following the cancellation, many residents – particularly the many senior residents in the area – reached out with complaints about the lack of accessibility of this change.  The stop served three senior buildings including 85 The Esplanade (Old York Towers), 110 The Esplanade (Performing Arts Lodge) and 115 The Esplanade (OWN Coop Housing). In addition, both the bus stop’s proximity to St Lawrence Market made it essential for seniors to access a grocer without a vehicle.

Area residents have expressed concerns that the alternative stop now experiences heavier transit rider traffic, lacks coverings or benches, and increases the travel distance for many residents with mobility challenges. This may lead to increased demand for WheelTrans services for these residents. It appears that the notice and consultation about the removal of this stop, in particular, was not robust enough to consider the unique needs of this neighbourhood and its residents. Furthermore, it would be helpful to hear from the TTC how this decision was approved, and where this decision is documented.

Understanding that the TTC consults with the Advisory Committee for Accessible Transit (ACAT), I believe TAAC and its members would benefit from better understanding the rationale, including the accessibility and equity considerations behind cancelling bus stops and ensuring safety for all.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend the Council Member-Organized Community Events Policy as follows:

a.  the prohibition that “in an election year, a Member of Council must not seek donations and sponsorships for any community event that has not been staged in the previous two years” not be applied to the 2022 election year; as a consequence, for this election year only, there would be no requirement to have held a similar community event in prior years; and

b.  the per member cap on all donations received in a calendar year for community events be increased from $10,000 to $20,000 in recognition of the fact that the size of Wards nearly doubled in 2018.

The Integrity Commissioner provides advice on policy matters dealing with issues of ethics and integrity for members of Council under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

Pursuant to the City of Toronto Act, 2006, Council may adopt policies that govern the activities of its members. The Council Member-Organized Community Events Policy governs how and when members may obtain donations for their community events. It was adopted by Council in 2008.

A public health emergency was declared in March 2020 and, as a result, in-person community events have been either been prohibited or discouraged for public safety purposes until now. The upcoming year, 2022, is an election year. The current policy prohibits members from seeking any donations for their community events in an election year if they have not held a similar event in the previous two years. The current policy does not account for the fact that in-person community events could not be held for most of the last two years.

The current policy includes a $10,000 cap on donations a member may receive each year. It should be updated because the size of Wards and the number of constituents per Ward almost doubled when the size of Council was reduced in 2018.

The Integrity Commissioner recommends that Council update the Council Member-Organized Community Events Policy to address these matters.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to negotiate, enter into, execute and extend any agreements with physicians providing medical services and advice to Toronto Public Health as part of the response to, and recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic until December 31, 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The Board of Health considered Items HL32.1 and HL32.2 together.

The Deputy Medical Officer of Health gave a presentation on Response to COVID-19: December 2021 Update.

This report provides an update on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic as of December 2021, and responds to Board of Health direction from October 2021 to report back with a range of updates on Toronto Public Health (TPH) pandemic-related efforts.

The most recent epidemiology shows a consistent increase in the 7-day moving average number of reported daily COVID-19 cases, the reproductive number and the test positivity rate and has prompted the provincial government to pause re-opening plans. Regulations under the Reopening Ontario Act enable local health units to institute additional public health measures, if necessary, and the need for these in Toronto will be continuously reviewed.

Efforts to respond to the pandemic continue to advance on multiple fronts. Toronto Public Health continues to support school boards and schools in providing information for parents and staff about managing school attendance during the current conditions, including screening, outbreak management and vaccines. Vaccine rollout continues with third doses for eligible individuals and, with the recent approval of the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine by Health Canada, preparations are underway for vaccinating children aged 5-11 years, pending receipt of pediatric vaccine.

Toronto Public Health's pandemic response and immunization campaign has benefited from the support of additional medical expertise. Given the continuing need for this expertise, this report seeks authorization from City Council to negotiate, enter into, execute, and extend any agreements with physicians providing medical services and advice to Toronto Public Health until December 2023, as part of the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint Ron Lalonde to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on February 4, 2025, and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (November 8, 2021) 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 Transit Commission Board.

Candidate's biography:

Ron Lalonde

Ron Lalonde retired from CIBC in 2010. Ron's career at CIBC covered most areas of the Bank, as well as business assignments in New York and in London. He was a member of CIBC's Executive Team from 1999 to 2010. During this period, Ron had responsibility for virtually all of CIBC's support functions, including Finance and Technology. Ron sits on several private and non-profit boards. He earned a BA and MBA from the University of Western Ontario. He is married and raised two children in Toronto.

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Investment Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending December 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed:

John Crocker, as Chair

Kevin Adolphe

Sue Lemon

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (November 24, 2021) 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 Investment Board.

Candidates' biographies:

John Crocker, as Chair

John Crocker retired in 2011 as President and CEO of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. HOOPP is Canada’s largest private trust with more than 400,000 members and $104 Billion in assets. With a forty year career in the pension and investment industries his senior executive experience has lead to a wealth of practical experience in strategy development, project management and board governance. He is a graduate of McGill University, the Institute of Corporate Directors Program and is a CFA.

Kevin Adolphe

Kevin has over 35 years of global experience in asset management and financial services. He is a Partner at CEO Coaching International. Previously, he was President and CEO, Manulife Asset Management Private Markets. Prior to Manulife, Kevin was Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of CIBC World Markets. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (Ontario), a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and serves on a variety of public and private Boards.

Sue Lemon

Sue Lemon, CFA, CEO and Board Member, CFA Society Toronto. Sue Lemon is CFA Society Toronto’s Chief Executive Officer and leads the Society’s strategic direction which includes promoting high ethical standards in the financial industry and increasing the visibility of the charter with key partners in the financial community. CFA Society Toronto is the world’s largest group of charter holders among 160 Societies globally. Sue is an experienced investment executive with over 35 years experience.

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend three candidates to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Investment Board.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint Joseph Ogilvie, pending approval of the composition exemption request from the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 16, 2023, and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (November 23, 2021) 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 and Region Conservation Authority.

Candidate's biography:

Joseph Ogilvie

Joe Ogilvie is the Founding Principal at Archangel Ventures, an innovation advisory practice focused on the real estate and construction sector. Joe spent 10 years leading sustainable, high-performance building development and construction projects across Canada, and is founder of the Urban Lab at the Brookfield Centre for Real Estate and Infrastructure at a Schulich School of Business. He is a board director at Environmental Defence Canada & Habitat for Humanity GTA and co-founder of the BOF.

A public member of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Board resigned in August 2021. The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend one public member to City Council for appointment to the TRCA to fill this vacancy.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022:

Cynthia Bell-Clayton

Leonard Benoit

Nora Boyer

Isaac Crosby

Chris Lefebvre

Christine Luza

Saige McMahon

Patricia Pettigrew

Tristen Schneider

Suzanne Stewart

2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2021) from the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.

Candidates' biographies:

Cynthia Bell-Clayton

I am a member of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Odawa, Ojibway and Pottawatomi ancestry, functional speaker of Odawa/Ojibway, moved 9 years ago to Toronto with 3 children. I have extensive knowledge with both living on and off reserve. I was Cultural Programmer in Wikwemikong for over 15 years supporting the community to reclaim our language, culture and history. Since being in Toronto, I helped youth create their own agency to support their growth to healthy independent living.

Leonard Benoit

Leonard Benoit is Qualipu Mi’Kmag First Nations from the territory of Newfoundland and Labrador. His spirit name is Circling Wolf, and he is Wolf Clan. He has a valid Ontario Nursing license and has been practicing for the last 21 years. He also holds certification in the Community Worker Program, he has completed Palliative Care Certification through Seneca College, and he is also a Death Doula. Currently he is finishing a Thanalogy program at Centennial College.

Nora Boyer

My name is Nora Jane Boyer. My spirit name is Spring Water Spirit Women. My roots derive from North and South America. My clans are eagle and condor for which I take great pride. I have worked in urban and rural community in non-profit and for multiple government positions for approximately 2.5 decades beginning at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. I have great passion to foster healthy relations with all nations and to be a strong mentor for my two beautiful children.

Isaac Crosby

Isaac Crosby comes from a small farming community 30 minutes south of Windsor, ON called Harrow, ON. He is proud of his Ojibwa/Black Canadian heritage and looks forward to sharing their histories. He studied Landscape Horticulture Tech at Humber College and currently leads urban agriculture programming at Evergreen Brick Works, now virtually! He incorporates his education and traditional First Nations farming to grow great crops, to teach others, and to do his part in saving the Earth.

Chris Lefebvre

Originally from Northern Ontario, and a member of Mattagami First Nation, Chris is a graduate of the University of Ottawa. Throughout his career, he has never wavered in the focus and attention he puts toward Indigenous economic development. This includes his work at Shell Canada, Scotiabank, as well as in his home community of Mattagami. When he’s away from work, Chris maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys mountain biking, paddle boarding and golf.

Christine Luza

As a speaker, researcher and consultant, Christine advises educators, governments, and institutions on how to improve relations with Indigenous peoples.She has more than 15 years of experience in Toronto supporting cultural renewal,innovative programs,research and development in Indigenous agencies.Christine has impacted more than 5,000 people through Indigenous education and training. She has advised the Canadian Senate,and draws inspiration from the leaders in her community in all of her work.

Saige McMahon

Saige McMahon is queer Anishinaabekwe (she/her) settler mix originally from Treaty 3 Territories, Rainy River First Nations. Saige has always found a passion in learning about and upholding the rights of others while working directly alongside community. Currently residing in Toronto, Saige is the Manager of Harm Reduction and Programming at 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations.

Patricia Pettigrew

I am a member of the Algonquins of Pikwaknangan First Nation. I have been involved in the Toronto Indigenous Community for over 50 years. I am the founder and Executive Director of Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society. TWHLS is the first Indigenous Healing Lodge in Ontario for Indigenous women leaving Canada's correctional institutions. I am dedicated to the advancement of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and 2SLGBTQ+ people across Canada.

Tristen Schneider

Tristen is an Anishinaabe-Dene facilitator, advocate, and entrepreneur from Shawanaga First Nation Ojibway Territory. She is a forthcoming young woman distinct in various trilateral political advocacy work for First Nations Youth focused on Mental Health & Life Promotion initiatives in previous networks; the Independent First Nations, Ontario First Nations Young People’s Council, Feathers of Hope, Chiefs of Ontario, and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation.

Suzanne Stewart

Dr. Suzanne L Stewart is a member of the Yellowknife Dene First Nation. She is a registered psychologist and Director of the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at U of T, where she is an Associate Professor in the Division of Social and Behaviour Health Sciences. Research and teaching interests include Indigenous health and healing with specializations psychology, homelessness, and Indigenous knowledges methodologies.

The report recommends the appointment of 10 public members to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council amend its decision on Item 2019.EC8.9, headed "Sustaining the Vibrancy of Campbell House Museum", by deleting Parts 6 and 8 and replacing them with the following new Parts 6 and 8:

"6.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate the following amendments to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation:

a.  remove all references and obligations in relation to The Advocates' Society;

b.  reduce the Foundation's financial obligations in a manner commensurate with the City of Toronto assuming responsibility for capital repairs to the Campbell House on a permanent basis; and

c.  any other terms that may be mutually satisfactory to both parties, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Manager.

8.  City Council amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 68, Museums to:

a.  add capital repairs to the responsibilities of the City of Toronto and to make capital expenditures in accordance with the applicable budget allocation, year over year; and

b.  reflect amendments to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation, as necessary."

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to sign an Amending Agreement with the Sir William Campbell Foundation as outlined in Recommendation 1 above.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to amend Parts 6 and 8 of Council's decision on Item EC8.9, "Sustaining the Vibrancy of Campbell House Museum", adopted by Council at its October 29-30, 2019 meeting.

The report on Item EC8.9 recommended an Amending Agreement to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation to operate the property known as Campbell House, located at 160 Queen Street West, as a public historical museum. The recommendations inadvertently assigned capital maintenance and repair responsibilities to the Campbell House Board of Management instead of to the City of Toronto. This report recommends an amendment to correct the error so that it reads that the City of Toronto is responsible for capital repairs of the Campbell House as reflected in the staff report.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council, in accordance with the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management below, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Mount Pleasant Village:

            Matthew Kutas

            Robert Prete

            Uptown Yonge:

            Stephen Lokash

2.  City Council remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below:

            Mount Pleasant Village:

            Scott Purdy

            Uptown Yonge:

            Alex Mazelow 

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Mount Pleasant Village and Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas. The Mount Pleasant Village and Uptown Yonge BIAs fall within two Community Council boundaries.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the Lease, including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy, and declare that it is in the interest of the City of Toronto to grant a Lease to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre for nominal consideration.

2.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into a 49-year below-market rent lease agreement (the "Lease") between the City of Toronto, as the Landlord, and A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, as the Tenant, in respect of 756 Bathurst Street (the "Leased Premises"), substantially on the major terms and conditions in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships and on other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management or their designate and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council declare 756 Bathurst Street surplus with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a long-term lease to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre and City Council direct staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the City of Toronto's real estate disposal process set out in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property.

4.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as the Landlord, to permit the Tenant, A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, to perform State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work on behalf of the Landlord with an estimated value of $7,688,000 exclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships, and including compliance with the City of Toronto's Fair Wage Policy and labour trade contractual obligations and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5.  City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept donations in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto For Community Benefits Policy, subject to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre satisfying the terms and conditions in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships.

This report seeks authority for the City (as the "Landlord") to enter into a 49-year below-market rent lease agreement (the "Lease") with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre ("A.D.B.C.C.", as the "Tenant") in respect of the property located at 756 Bathurst Street. 756 Bathurst Street is a three-storey building with ground floor retail fronting on Bathurst Street that will be purchased by the City from the developer of the adjacent mixed-use development known as Mirvish Village (the "Leased Premises"), pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed in December 2017.

A.D.B.C.C. is an organization engaged in promoting the cultural, social, educational and economic well-being of the African Canadian and Caribbean Canadian communities, by providing space for community projects and events; and through the sale of cultural and educational products. Although the organization is a not-for-profit, it is associated with a for-profit bookstore, which makes them ineligible to participate in the City's Community Space Tenancy program. By entering into the Lease, A.D.B.C.C. will become eligible for federal capital funding programs.

This report also seeks authority for the City to accept donations in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto For Community Benefits Policy with respect to the capital project at 756 Bathurst Street until A.D.B.C.C. achieves charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency and is able to issue charitable receipts for income tax purposes for donations received on behalf of their own organization. 

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council endorse the enhanced Diversity Youth Fellowship Program for 2022-2024 supported by Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Council budget.

2.  City Council request Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Clerk's Office to enter into a contract with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to co-fund and administer the Diverse Youth Fellowship Program based on the approved budget.

3.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Clerk's Office to work in collaboration with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to report back on the outcomes of the Diverse Youth Fellowship Program to the Economic and Community Development Committee in 2024.

The following report outlines the enhanced workforce development model for the Diverse Youth Fellowship and the costs associated with the implementation of the program from 2022-2024.

The Diverse Youth Fellowship is a leadership program that provides youth from neighbourhood improvement areas across Toronto who are experiencing systemic barriers and discrimination with paid employment and valuable opportunities for career development at the City of Toronto. The program places 30 highly motivated youth from diverse backgrounds in Council Member Offices for 12 weeks. During their placements, Youth Fellows work directly with elected officials and staff on advocacy, case work, policy, research, administrative support, communications and event planning. The Diverse Youth Fellowship program provides a unique space for youth who experience multiple systemic barriers to equitably participate in civic engagement and workforce development opportunities.

The Diverse Youth Fellowship consolidates the pre-existing Black, Muslim, Tamil, Filipino and Protégée Fellowships under one umbrella to improve planning, coordination and integration of supports. The consolidation of these programs also incorporates an enhanced workforce development model to support Youth Fellows with their professional development and builds effective pathways to future quality employment.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to undertake the capital improvements required to establish a community food space at 200 Wellesley Street East and to lead a Request for Expressions of Interest process, identifying a collaborative of community agencies to activate the space and operationalize the coordination, activation and resident participation for the space.

This report responds to City Council direction to determine the operational and staffing cost requirement to support the mandate of the Interim Collaborative Framework for Healthy Food Security in St. James Town and the costs related to providing community space at 200 Wellesley Street East. The report provides a summary of the Collaborative Framework, actions taken to date, a model for supporting the mandate of the Collaborative Framework as well as details of the design and costs for redesigned community space at 200 Wellesley Street East.

The St. James Town Community Food Table was established in January 2021. This table was initiated by City staff following direction from City Council and convened with representation from community agencies, residents and residential apartment owner groups, including Toronto Community Housing Corporation and City divisions. In July 2021, a report was submitted to Council outlining the outcomes of the table, including an Interim Collaborative Framework developed by the members of the table.

The report recommends that funds be provided: i) to advance the goals and principles of the Collaborative Framework and key actions of the Food Table through start-up resources for facilitation, coordination, activation and resident focused capacity building and ii) to advance capital investments in a new community food space at 200 Wellesley Street East.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council not grant a site-specific exception for Reptilia Zoo, at 245 Queens Quay West, under Section 349-4, Prohibited Animals Exemptions, of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals.

This report responds to the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC)'s request to explore a site-specific exception in Chapter 349, Animals to permit the operations of Reptilia Zoo at 245 Queens Quay West (Harbourfront Centre).

Reptilia is a reptile zoo with locations in Vaughan and Whitby. Their operations include a self-guided visitation centre with exhibits that house numerous reptiles, as well as both on-site and off-site shows for education and entertainment. Reptilia's existing locations also have ancillary business functions such as adopting out reptiles, and the retail sale of food and equipment for keeping reptiles as pets.

The company has been in discussions with Harbourfront Centre as a prospective tenant. Reptilia's proposed program includes animals that fall under the Prohibited Animals list in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals. ECDC has requested that staff consider the specific species that would be permitted if the Animals Bylaw was amended to provide a site-specific exception for Reptilia's operations, and the health and safety implications associated with City Council granting an exception.

To respond to this request, staff undertook targeted stakeholder consultation and research on the implications of such an exception, including those related to health and safety, animal welfare, and economic development. Based on the findings of this work, staff do not recommend amending the bylaw to grant a site-specific exception to the Animals Bylaw. While this report recommends against an exception, staff note that the company can still pursue its operations without housing species listed in the Prohibited Animals list.

This report was written in consultation with Economic Development and Culture, Toronto Public Health, and Corporate Real Estate Management.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry", which was approved by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 [Item 2017.ED22.4], as outlined in "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" [Item 2021.FB10.1] under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities" and with the following additional Strategic Priorities:

a.  under Part 3 – Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements:

- Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives; and

b.  under Part 5 – Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships:

- Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto.

- Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry.

2.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto.

3.  City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.

At its meeting on November 17, 2021, the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.1 and made recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report back in the second quarter of 2022 on the establishment of supports and guidelines for Toronto's Business Improvement Areas to follow the Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy.

In 2018, Toronto City Council unanimously adopted the Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy. With the goal of protecting the more than 360 species of bees and more than 100 species of butterflies and other pollinators in the city, this comprehensive strategy laid out the guiding principles, priorities and actions that the city must take to protect our diverse native pollinator community.

Since adopting the strategy, our city's parks have become a thriving home for pollinators, with new additions being added each year. Unfortunately, our community's main streets have not followed this lead, as our Business Improvement Areas have been left to their own devices, without an established guide for landscaping or plant life on our city's right-of-ways. By creating a support system for our BIAs to help enhance the existing Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy, we can ensure the strategy continues to expand its impact across Toronto.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council receive the report (November 30, 2021) from the General Manager, Children's Services for information.

This report provides an update to City Council on the status of negotiations with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan announced in the 2021 Federal Budget. It also outlines options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if an agreement cannot be reached with the Province of Ontario.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council receive the report (November 10, 2021) from the Controller for information. 

This report provides information on the status of payments in lieu of taxes requested from federal, provincial and municipal properties, and identifies payments in lieu of taxes payments from all levels of government that remain outstanding as at December 31, 2020.  The status of outstanding payments in lieu of taxes is reported to Council annually in accordance with a recommendation from the Auditor General in 2015.

Payments in lieu of taxes are voluntary payments made to the City of Toronto by the federal, provincial and municipal governments and agencies to compensate the City for municipal services it delivers to their properties.  In most cases, government agencies pay the full amount of payments in lieu of taxes that the City requests.  There may, however, be outstanding payments in lieu of taxes amounts requested from federal, provincial or municipal bodies that the Controller has concluded, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to be uncollectible.  In these cases, the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control) provides authority to the Controller, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to adjust for accounting purposes any outstanding receivables in respect of payments in lieu of taxes that have been determined unlikely to be paid.

No payments in lieu of taxes receivables are being recommended for adjustment/write-off at this time.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to approve and execute a nominal sum construction and licence agreement with Hines 141 Bay Property Inc. and 141 Bay Street Property I Inc. for the construction and maintenance of a publicly accessible pedestrian bridge connection between 141 Bay Street and Union Station on City-owned land at Union Station (the "North Bay Pedestrian Bridge"), and the partial funding of an interior ramp connection within Union Station, substantially on the major terms set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and such other terms as may be acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council amend the 2021-2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan of Corporate Real Estate Management to add a new project called "North Bay Pedestrian Bridge Connection," with $1 million of project cost ($150,000 of cash flow in 2021 and $850,000 of cash flow in 2022), fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 1-7 The Esplanade (Source Account: XR3026-3700570).

The purpose of the report is to seek authority to enter into a construction and licence agreement with Hines 141 Bay Property Inc. and 141 Bay Street Property I Inc. (collectively, the "141 Bay Owner") for the construction and maintenance of the new North Bay Pedestrian Bridge at Union Station, and to amend the Corporate Real Estate Management capital budget to fund part of the interior adjustments to the east wing of Union Station. The North Bay Pedestrian Bridge will connect the publicly-accessible P.A.T.H. from Union Station to the new Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce head office building at 141 Bay Street, partially on City-owned land at Union Station.

Corporate Real Estate Management is proposing to add a new project called "North Bay Pedestrian Bridge Connection," with $1 million in project costs, and $150,000 of cash flow in 2021 and $850,000 of cash flow in 2022, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 1-7 The Esplanade. As the total project cost is currently estimated at $2.8 million pending project finalization, the 141 Bay Owner will fund the remaining $1.8 million and all future project costs, as part of the cost sharing agreement outlined in this report.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Director, Insurance and Risk Management to negotiate and enter into an insurance broker agreement with Marsh Canada Limited (the "Agreement"), being the highest scoring Supplier meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal Document Number 2759379260 for a term of five (5) years from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 for the following:

a. for insurance broker services for the City's property and casualty insurance program (the "Corporate Insurance Program"), together with ancillary insurance consulting services, all at a cost of up to $525,000 net of all taxes for the insurance broker services for the Corporate Insurance Program and the consulting services; and

b. for the placement of insurance policies as may be required from time to time   as determined by the Director, Insurance and Risk Management under Recommendation 2, for both the Corporate Insurance Program and for division specific purposes ("Divisional Insurance"), payable through Marsh Canada Limited to the insurers at the cost of the insurance premiums, inclusive of broker fees that cannot be determined in advance of purchase, on terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal, and on others terms satisfactory to the Director, Insurance and Risk Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the Director, Insurance and Risk Management to determine the appropriate insurance policies to be placed through the Agreement for both the City's Corporate Insurance Program and for the City's Divisional Insurance that may arise during the term of the Agreement, all upon such terms, including pricing and length of policy term, as are satisfactory to the Director, Insurance and Risk Management, in consultation with Marsh Canada Limited, subject to a Council-approved budget.

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Proposal Document Number 2759379260 for insurance broker services for the City of Toronto and to request authority to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the recommended Supplier, Marsh Canada Limited, for a five (5) year term.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Chief Procurement Officer request authority to contract with and utilize the services of Marsh Canada Limited to access the worldwide insurance marketplace to obtain quotes on insurance policies and report the results to staff, and request that City Council delegate authority to the Director, Insurance and Risk Management or their designate, for the placement of various insurance policies during the term of this agreement.  The costs identified in this report represent insurance broker fees only.  Costs of the various insurance policies to be procured will be determined at the time of their renewal or procurement, and be subject to a Council-approved budget.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing) authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Children's Services to award and enter into an agreement with Aquicon Construction Company Limited, being the lowest bidder meeting the specifications of Request for Tender Ariba Document Number 3032617265, Contract Number 21-PFR-054, for the supply of all materials, equipment, labour, and supervision necessary for the construction of North East Scarborough Community Recreation Centre and Joyce Trimmer Park Improvements, in the amount of $78,011,400 net of all taxes and applicable charges, or 88,152,882 including Harmonized Sales Tax and all applicable charges ($79,384,401 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and in accordance with the Request for Tender requirements.

2. City Council authorize the following increases to the approved 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Plan to proceed with the award of construction for the North East Scarborough Community Recreation Centre (including Child Care Centre) and Joyce Trimmer Park Improvements:

a. amend the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's Capital Budget and Plan to increase the project cost of the North East Scarborough New Community Recreation Centre Construction sub-project in the Community Centre project, by $19.736 million from $57.200 million to $76.936 million, with cash flow in year 2024 from Parks, Forestry and Recreation Development Charges (XR2114); and

b. amend Children's Services Capital Budget and Plan to increase the project cost of the North East Scarborough Recreation Centre project by $1.500 million from $5.800 million to $7.300 million, with cash flow in year 2024 from the Childcare Capital Reserve Fund (XR1103).

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Tender Ariba Document Number 3032617265, Contract Number 21-PFR-054, issued for the supply of all materials, equipment, labour, and supervision necessary for the construction of the North East Scarborough Community Recreation Centre, which includes a Child Care Centre and Joyce Trimmer Park Improvements, and to request authority of City Council to award a contract to Aquicon Construction Company Limited, being the lowest bidder meeting the specifications set out in the Request for Tender in the amount of $78,011,400 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($79,384,401 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

In order to proceed with the award of the Request for Tender, authority from Council is required to amend the approved 2021-2030 Capital Budgets and Plans for Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Children's Services by increasing project costs and future year cash flow commitments contained within the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan to advance the construction of the North East Scarborough Project.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Chief People Officer, People and Equity to negotiate and execute a non-competitive three (3) year agreement, commencing from the date that the contract is issued, with two (2) additional separate one (1) year option renewals with Resolve Software Group in the amount of $909,843 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($925,857 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief People Officer, People and Equity and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Resolve Software Group to purchase a proprietary case management system of software licenses and professional services for the City's Labour Relations Information System. The contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years commencing from the date that the contract is issued to December 31, 2024, with two (2) additional separate one (1) year option renewals, in the total amount of $909,843 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($925,857 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The Employee Relations section of the People and Equity Division develops and maintains harmonious working relationships among managers, employees, unions and staff associations. Employee Relations administers the requirements of the collective agreements for various unions, manages the collective bargaining process, and provides expertise in resolving conflict and grievances.

Employee Relations utilizes a City developed software system, known as the Grievance Tracking System, for effectively tracking, managing and solving numerous enquiries, concerns and complaints/grievances. This system was introduced in 2004. The current version of Grievance Tracking System was never intended to be a long-term solution, rather it was an interim system until a modernized solution was procured. During the pandemic, the project to replace Grievance Tracking System with a modern system, was placed on hold due to various immediate priorities. Remote work has made it even more challenging to manage the day to day business demands of Employee Relations, using an outdated and manual system.

In 2013, the City's Internal Audit Division conducted a review of the Employee Relations grievance and arbitration processes and identified a number of areas of improvements with the City's developed Grievance Tracking System, including reporting inefficiencies and lack of cost tracking. It was recommended for the Grievance Tracking System be updated to reflect the current information needs of Employee Relations and the Employee Labour Relations Committee.

In 2019, Employee Relations and Technology Services Division conducted an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the Grievance Tracking System. This included an analysis of the Grievance Tracking System and a market assessment to find a solution that could satisfy the business requirements of Employee Relations and address the gaps. The existing Grievance Tracking System was reviewed as an option, however, it was built internally 17 years ago in the City with limited capabilities and functionalities. The City staff conducted a market assessment1 comparing several vendor products of similar capabilities. The vendor products reviewed did not meet all the business capabilities and criteria for Employee Relations, whereas the Resolve Software Group (Resolve) case and complaints management solution met all the business requirements to replace the Grievance Tracking System as the new Labour Relations Information System.  

In addition, within the City of Toronto, Resolve is used in the Accountability Offices, such as the Ombudsman Toronto and the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar. Resolve is also being implemented at the Human Rights Office within the People and Equity division of the City.  Leveraging an existing solution already in use at the City, such as the case with Resolve, will help ensure People and Equity can effectively meet the mandate aligned to employee relations, while optimizing usage of common technology platforms across the City.  

Resolve is also used in other Municipal governments who require case and complaint management solutions, including the following offices in British Columbia - Office of the Ombudsperson, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Office of the Merit Commissioner and Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner. A unique business requirement of these government partners is Resolve's ability to handle sensitive workplace matters and investigations where individual cases contain confidential, highly sensitive information and strict adherence to regulatory compliance, which apply to the day day-to-day functions and operations of Employee Relations.  

In 2023, the collective bargaining process will commence for the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 3888 and in 2024, the collective bargaining process will commence for the Toronto Civic Employees Union (Local 416) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (Local 79). The successful management of these collective bargaining processes is dependent on having a new Labour Relations Information System that will organize, track and document meeting minutes, strategies and planning and management of proposal exchanges between the City and the Union. The risks of not implementing the new system could expose the City to information breaches, financial impacts and increased reporting inaccuracies, as there is no cost tracking for settlements and arbitrations in the current Grievance Tracking System.

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195-

Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-

7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax

1 The market assessment was completed using Gartner Magic Quadrant research methodology. Gartner is a leading independent market research company: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/magic-quadrant

allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial

Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the amendment of certain terms for the Land Lease between the City, as the Landlord, and the principals of the Tamil Community Centre, as the Tenant, for part of the south parcel of the City-owned property at 311 Staines Road, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor, and on such other terms and conditions to be agreed between the Landlord and the Tenant, as may be approved by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

In October 2020, City Council authorized the City (as the "Landlord") to enter into a land lease (the "Land Lease") with the principals of the Tamil Community Centre (as the "Tenant") for part of the south parcel of the City-owned property at 311 Staines Road (the "Property") to construct a new community centre which will serve the community as a whole, while providing a focus on serving the Tamil community in particular.

This report seeks City Council approval to amend some of the terms of the previously approved proposed Land Lease to the Tamil Community Centre.

Confidential Attachment 1 contains confidential instructions to staff and legal advice from the City Solicitor relating to potential litigation.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Communications Officer to negotiate and enter into on behalf of the City, agreements with third parties who develop and distribute content for commercial or non-commercial purposes ("Content Producers") for the City's participation in the production of media content in such form as appropriate in the opinion of the Chief Communications Officer, including the use of City resources and intellectual property by the Content Producer on an in-kind basis, where the Chief Communications Officer is satisfied that there is a sufficient benefit to the City from the production, including the indirect benefit to the City of providing information to the public about City operations, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Communications Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 
2. City Council authorize the Chief Communications Officer, and Division Heads, in consultation with the City Manager, and the City Clerk, as applicable, to take such actions in respect of City operations and the Content Producer's use of City resources and intellectual property as may be required to implement an agreement under Recommendation 1 above and comply with any legislative requirements (example: privacy) imposed on the City.

The Strategic Public and Employee Communications Division leads communications for all key City priorities, policies, services and programs. The Division brings a unified voice to a diverse City and provides expert advice and services to clearly communicate to the public, City Council, employees, media, and national and international audiences. Delivering effective and strategic communications builds trust and confidence in municipal government by ensuring that messages to the public are clear, consistent and support civic participation and understanding of Council priorities, emerging issues and City policies, programs and services.

With one of the world's most diverse populations, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors now consume information from a more diverse media landscape. The information and media landscape has evolved dramatically over the past twenty years and now, people no longer rely solely on print newspapers, TV and radio. In fact many people now consume news and information from a variety of sources such as the internet, social media, podcasts, features, documentaries, infotainment and investigative journalism. According to Global Web Index (Third Quarter 2020 – Second Quarter 2021), 30 percent of Canadians spend at least 30 minutes daily with online press compared to only 18 percent who read print press at least 30 minutes each day, and one-third of Canadians use social media as a news source.

To help strengthen and modernize how Strategic Public and Employee Communications tells the City’s stories, the City Manager is recommending delegated authority be given to the Chief Communications Officer to enter into agreements with third parties interested in telling City stories in a variety of media. Through this delegated authority, the Chief Communications Officer will be empowered to seek out, respond to and build on City storytelling to enable greater public understanding and engagement with City services.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council pass a by-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

a. enter into an amended Municipal Capital Facility Agreement between 3052690 Nova Scotia Limited, the landlord, which leases the entire property, comprising of approximately 20,396 square feet of the existing leased space and 7,040 additional square feet at 220 Attwell Drive (the "Leased Premises") to the City of Toronto, used for social and health services;

b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of:

i. the commencement date of the lease;

ii. the date the Municipal Capital Facility agreement is entered into;

iii. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

This report seeks City Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary amending by-law to designate the entire property owned by 3052690 Nova Scotia Limited (the "Landlord") at 220 Attwell Drive and currently leased to City of Toronto as a Municipal Capital Facility, and to provide an exemption for municipal and education taxes. The amending Municipal Capital Facility agreement authorized by the amending by-law will provide for a continued exemption for the existing space occupied by Toronto Employment and Social Services of approximately 20,396 square feet (exempted by By-law 630-2011) and a new exemption for an additional 7,040 square feet of space that is occupied by Toronto Employment and Social Services as of February 22, 2012 (the date the original Municipal Capital Facility agreement was entered into).

The additional space was required as part of  Toronto Employment and Social Service's greater City-wide project to ensure clients were fully supported in their efforts to seek employment. The City of Toronto introduced or improved 10 Toronto Employment and Social Services offices at the time to ensure uniformity in each office. Toronto Employment and Social Services continues to deliver their services under the same model.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council pass a by-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

a. enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with Slate Toronto Core Office Incorporated, which leases approximately 2,070 square feet plus one parking spot at 154 University Avenue to the Toronto Transit Commission, all space (the "Leased Premises") related to the provision of telecommunications, transit and transportation systems and ancillary parking; and

b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of:

i. the commencement date of the Lease; 

ii. the date the municipal capital facility agreement is entered into; and

iii. the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, and the Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir.

This report seeks Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary by-law to designate a portion of a property leased and occupied by the Toronto Transit Commission as a municipal capital facility and to provide an exemption for municipal taxes and education taxes. The municipal capital facility agreement authorized by the by-law will provide an exemption for approximately 2,070 square feet of space plus one parking spot.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

a. enter into Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the nine properties with whom Corporate Real Estate Management has a lease or license on behalf of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (each a "Leased Premises"), with respect to approximately 632,866 square feet of combined space and ancillary parking, if any, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used for social and health services, located at:

1. 14 Roncesvalles (Ward 4);

2. 30 Norfinch Drive (Ward 7);

3. 60 York Street (Ward 10);

4. 45 The Esplanade (Ward 10);

5. 92 Peter Street (Ward 10);

6. 65 Dundas Street East (Ward 13);

7. 56 Yonge Street (Ward 13);

8. 335 Jarvis Street (Ward 13); and

9. 20 Milner Business Court (Ward 23); and
 

b. exempt each Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of:

1. the commencement date of the Lease or Licence;

2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and

3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

This report seeks Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary By-laws to designate portions of nine properties leased to the City of Toronto for use as temporary shelters as Municipal Capital Facilities and to provide exemptions for municipal taxes and education taxes. The municipal capital facility agreements authorized by the By-laws will provide exemptions for approximately 632,866 square feet of combined space. The nine properties and their respective square footage are provided in Table 1 below.

Table 1 - Square Footage of Properties Used as Temporary Shelters

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize lease and licence extension and/or amendment agreements for the premises described in Attachment 1, substantially on the major terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and including such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council ratify the additional expenditures required under the lease at 45 The Esplanade retroactive to the commencement date less a $50,000.00 credit from the respective landlord, as detailed in the Financial Impact section.

3. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management upon the expiration of the last agreement of the hotels, as it contains instructions to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.

This report seeks City Council approval to enter into lease and licence extension and/or amendment agreements for leased and/or licensed premises at thirteen locations to accommodate Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's emergency response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelter, Support and Housing Administration will bring a report to Council in the first quarter of 2022 that provides details on a transition plan to support the wind down of the Emergency Shelter Hotels after April 30, 2022.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of the property interest as set out in Appendix A to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and shown as Part 1 in sketch PS-2021-031 attached as Appendix B to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (the "Property"), and authorize the initiation of the expropriation proceedings for the Property, for the purpose of constructing a primary access route to 330 Progress Avenue as well as for providing site services including domestic water, sanitary, storm water, hydro, telecommunications and ancillary works for the new Toronto Paramedic Services multi-function station.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Property to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for inquiries received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City of Toronto's position, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from City Council ("Council") to commence expropriation proceedings to acquire a fee simple interest in the portion of the property municipally known as 350 Progress Avenue (the "Property"), for the purpose of providing a primary access route and site services via Schick Court to the new Toronto Paramedic Services multi-function station to be located at 330 Progress Avenue in Scarborough (the "Project"). City Council previously approved the expropriation of a property required for the Project. Staff have now revised the property interest required.

This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, City staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary.

City staff may report back to City Council with a Stage 2 report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of an expropriation plan, which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act.

Before the City can take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council approve a new lease (the "Phase 2 Lease") between the City of Toronto (the "Landlord"), Lakeshore Princess West Limited Partnership (the "Phase 2 Tenant"), and The Board of Governors, Exhibition Place (the "Board"), for a term commencing on the earlier of: (i) commencement of the excavation of the Phase 2 Lands in accordance with the necessary excavation permits issued by the City; and (ii) 90 days after the issuance by the City of all required excavation permits, which term will end co-terminous with the lease for the Phase 1 Hotel X development (the "Phase 1 Lease"), and will be substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and such other and amended terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council approve, subject to the Site Plan Application review process developed for Exhibition Place by City Planning, the Phase 2 Tenant's design proposal for the Phase 2 Hotel and Performance Venue development as set out in the proposed design plan and situated on the Phase 2 Lands as provided for in Appendix A, titled "Terms and Conditions of Phase 2 Lease" to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place; Appendix A, titled "Schedule 1: Phase 2 Lands" to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place; Appendix A, titled "Schedule 1A: Site Plan of Leased Property" to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place; and Appendix A, titled " Schedule 4: Conceptual Design of Development" to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place.

3.  City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to review the City of Toronto's community benefit initiatives and consider the inclusion of applicable components in the Phase 2 Development.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place remain confidential in their entirety and not be released publicly until the end of the term of the Phase 2 Lease, as they pertain to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City and the Board.

Following the completion of a successful Request for Proposal process held in 2007, the City of Toronto and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place (the "Board"), collectively as landlord, executed a 49-year lease agreement with two options, each to renew for a 25-year term (the "Phase 1 Lease") with Princes Gate Hotel Limited Partnership (the "Phase 1 Tenant") for the development of a new hotel on the Exhibition Place grounds. The first phase of Hotel X opened for operations on March 20, 2018, with the hotel development consisting generally of a 750,000 square foot podium and 29-floor tower that includes 404 rooms, and at least 350 underground parking spots.

Under the Phase 1 Lease, the Phase 1 Tenant had an option to lease certain additional lands to the west of the Phase 1 Lease lands for the development of second hotel tower. The Phase 1 Tenant exercised the option by written notice to the Board dated July 31, 2021. The proposed Phase 2 Hotel is permitted based on the approval of Council of the Phase 1 Hotel lease, which provided the Phase 1 Tenant with an option to develop a second hotel. However, as discussed below, the option under the Phase 1 Lease did not provide for the Performance Venue, now proposed by the Tenant for Phase 2.

This report recommends that City Council approve entering into a new lease (the "Phase 2 Lease") between the City, as the landlord, and Lakeshore Princess West Limited Partnership (the "Phase 2 Tenant") for the development and operation of a hotel and performance venue on the Phase 2 Lands, based on the negotiated terms and conditions included in this report under Appendix A and Confidential Attachments 1 and 2, as approved by the Board, subject to obtaining the necessary City authorization, by adoption of Item EP20.1 at its meeting of October 29, 2021.

The proposed second phase expansion of the Hotel X facility (the "Phase 2 Development") would be located to the west of Stanley Barracks on the south side of Princes' Boulevard, along the Toronto Waterfront at Exhibition Place, as shown in Appendix A - Schedule 1 (the "Phase 2 Lands"), and includes approximately 750,000 square feet of space comprised of:

- A 400-room hotel (360,000 square feet) (the "Phase 2 Hotel");

- Underground parking of approximately 350 spaces (200,000 square feet);  

- A 6,600 to 7,000 seat auditorium-style entertainment performance venue (190,000 square feet) (the "Performance Venue").
 

CreateTO has reviewed the proposed deal and support the staff recommendations for City Council approval. Pending City Council approval of the recommendations in this report, a future Site Plan Application will be subject to review through City Planning and the approval of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. City and Exhibition Place staff will complete the negotiations of the Phase 2 Lease and will work with the Phase 2 Tenant to develop a community engagement strategy, in consultation with the local Councillor.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards to maintain, throughout 2022, the temporary 75 percent reduction on the Vehicle-for-Hire Accessibility Fund Program regulatory charges, approved by Council in February 2021.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Interim Director, Environment and Energy and The Atmospheric Fund, to establish a Vehicle-for-Hire group, under the already established Electric Vehicle Working Group, that brings relevant stakeholders together to develop a strategy to accelerate emissions reductions and electrification of the vehicle-for-hire industry, including considerations for equity and potential implementation challenges for any proposed advice; the results of this work shall be considered by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards as an input to the development of any requirements or programs that seek to reduce emissions in the Vehicle-for-Hire industry. 

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to set a goal of Net Zero for 2030 for vehicles for hire, and to align the plans for vehicle electrification and emissions reduction to achieve this goal.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back in the first quarter 2023 on recommended by-law updates and complementary programs to achieve the vehicle electrification and emissions reductions targets for the vehicle-for-hire industry, including outcomes of the proposed Vehicle-for-Hire group under the Electric Vehicle Working Group, and results of the third-party vehicle-for-hire emissions study, with implementation beginning by the end of 2023.

5. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire to reflect the amendments to Private Transportation Companies driver application, and Private Transportation Companies screening requirements outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

6. City Council direct that the changes to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire, and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, come into force on January 1, 2022.

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to establish a working group with representatives from across the taxi sector to understand and address any issues with data collection and submission.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review the feasibility of freezing fees for the drivers currently not working due to the drop in ridership demand caused by the pandemic and to report the recommendations to the January 14, 2022 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee.

9. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to require all Vehicle-for-Hire companies to submit comprehensive fare information to the city, including rate per ride and distance travelled, and the surge multiplier applied to both passenger fares and driver compensation.

10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to provide anonymized data to the public through the City of Toronto’s Open Data Portal, such as provided by New York City and Chicago to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions and improve road safety, for all Vehicle-for-Hire trips, including time spent and distance travelled on each trip, by driver, with fares, broken down into the following but not limited to categories:

a. cruising;

b. en route; and

c. passenger transportation portions, and closest pick up and drop off intersections as provided by the city.

11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to Council in the First Quarter of 2022 with a plan for implementation and enforcement of the updated by-law to ensure compliance and the promotion of Vision Zero and road safety.

12. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a framework for the vehicle-for-hire sector, supported by an independent report, to maximize the efficiency of the sector by matching active vehicles in service with demand, and balancing public policy priorities, including customer service, economic impacts on drivers, impacts on public transit, efforts to reduce traffic volumes, City policies such as TransformTO, ActiveTO, VisionZero, and our greenhouse gas reduction targets, and this framework therefore shall include, but not be limited to:

a. public availability and competitive impacts across transportation sectors;

b. equity and accessibility;

c. measurement and optimisation of service for disabled passengers;

d. environmental impacts, including environmental policies and imperatives, such as the congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and barrier impacts of transport provision;

e. safety impacts, including but not limited to public safety, individual pedestrian, driver and road user incident costs, and any mitigation thereto; and

f. any direct and associated socio-economic impacts, including the societal cost and benefits of such provision, as may include potential for and avoidance of monopolistic or anti-trust abuses as may result from excess market access, and/or uncontrolled pricing.

13. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to include in this framework, recommendations on the feasibility of applying a ratio of 1 vehicle to 100 population currently used in New York City with the fleet size being reached through attrition rather than driver deactivations.

14. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services to partner with the Toronto Transit Commission to study the impact of ride-hailing services on public transit, which builds on the City’s 2019 report “The Transportation Impacts of Vehicle-for-Hire in the City of Toronto” and specifically studies:

a. rides lost annually to ride-hailing since 2014;

b. ride loss projections based on:

i. anticipated growth of ride-hailing; and

ii. changing rider concerns during and after the pandemic;

c. the corresponding impact on fare revenue and, therefore, the Toronto Transit Commission operating budget;

d. changes to traffic congestion, vehicle kilometres travelled (including commuting, cruising, on route and in-service time) by Private Transportation Company vehicles and corresponding effect on Toronto Transit Commission surface transit caused by the growth of ride-hailing apps;

e. strategies and solutions to remain competitive in the mobility ecosystem when coming up against ride hailing companies; and

f. the potential synergies with ride hailing companies that could drive mutual economic benefits.

The General Government and Licensing Committee requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the meeting of City Council on December 15 and 16, 2021 with recommendations on potential refinements to the new driver training program in regards to:

a. requiring that all vehicle-for-hire and private transportation company driver training be provided through existing, accredited, public institutions and include in-car examinations;

b. providing acknowledgement and a training credit for drivers previously trained by the City's training program;

c. providing drivers who are currently licensed to operate but who have not received training top priority for the new training program; and

d. including education on sexual assault and harassment prevention.

The Vehicle-for-Hire Bylaw (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire) came into effect in 2016 to establish a set of rules and regulations for taxicabs, limousines, and Private Transportation Companies such as Facedrive, Lyft and Uber. The bylaw modernized the City of Toronto's approach to regulation, and responded to the public's request for choice in regulated ground transportation options. The bylaw enables the Vehicle-for-Hire industry to provide quality service in a competitive market, while maintaining the City’s municipal regulatory purpose of enhancing consumer protection and public safety.

In 2019, staff completed a comprehensive review of the bylaw and as a result, Council adopted several amendments, including the creation of an Accessibility Fund Program, the introduction of additional data requirements, new mandatory training for all drivers, and an increase in the years of driving experience for all drivers from one to three years. This report outlines work completed since the 2019 review, and provides updates and next steps related to outstanding Council directives. It also provides the results of a third-party licensing fee review, and an updated Transportation Impact Study.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the implementation of some 2019 bylaw amendments paused, as residents, businesses and the City responded to the health, social and financial effects of the pandemic. For example, the Vehicle-for-Hire industry continues to recover from the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of drivers in the industry has fallen, by almost 50 percent for Private Transportation Companies (from approximately 90,000 to 47,000) and 42 percent for the taxicab and limousine industries (from approximately 13,000 to 7,500).

To continue to support its recovery, staff recommend maintaining the temporary 75 percent reduction on the Vehicle-for-Hire Accessibility Fund Program's regulatory charges, approved by Council in February 2021, for the year 2022. This recommendation will not affect current or future access to the Accessibility Fund Program by applicants, and will not have an effect on the delivery of accessible Vehicle-for-Hire service, due to the City's previous in-year budget adjustment.

Based on a third-party licensing fee review, further reductions in licensing fees are not recommended. Vehicle-for-Hire licensing fees were determined to be reasonable, when compared to similar risk and/or administratively complex business licensing categories, and were within market rates, when compared to other jurisdictions. Council has also introduced a number of relief measures for the taxicab and limousine industries, including a 50 percent reduction on licensing renewal fees. If this reduction is maintained, meaning Council does not reinstate taxicab and limousine licensing renewal fees to be cost-recovery, then staff advise that the reduction should be extended to the Private Transportation Companies industry to avoid the characterization that Municipal Licensing and Standards is cross-subsidizing licensing fees.

Municipal Licensing and Standards is actively working on steps to implement the driver training accreditation program. After pausing the implementation of the training program due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Municipal Licensing and Standards re-issued the call for third-party providers on November 9, 2021. Upon its closing on December 10, 2021, Municipal Licensing and Standards will review their applications in consultation with the Expert Panel (composed of interdivisional members) and then accredit approved training programs. It is anticipated that all drivers in the Vehicle-for-Hire industry will be trained by the end of 2022.

On November 10, 2021, Council paused the issuance of new Vehicle-for-Hire and Private Transportation Companies driver licences until such time as the driver training accreditation program is established, and applicants have demonstrated completion of a driver training course. While staff have implemented Council direction, there are concerns that pausing the issuance of licences will have significant impacts on the industry, drivers, individual applicants and consumers, at a time when the focus is necessarily on the City's recovery efforts. A pause on licensing may have unintended effects on consumers by potentially reducing the number of drivers available and increasing wait times. For example, due to the significant decline in the number of Private Transportation Companies drivers, wait times have more than doubled since February 2020. It is anticipated that the licensing of new applicants will resume once the City has accredited training providers and applicants are able to complete an accredited driver training course, as well as meet all other licensing requirements, as part of their applications. Municipal Licensing and Standards will continue to accept renewal applications for existing licensees during this time period. After training programs are in place and available, Municipal Licensing and Standards will establish a reasonable date by which applicants for renewal must also demonstrate they have completed a course.

The focus of the new training is to improve driver awareness of customer service issues, such as accessibility, the act of pick-up and drop-off, anti-racism and increased sensitivity. The City does not train drivers on core driving skills but instead utilizes criminal background and judicial matters checks, and weekly screening of driving abstracts to identify contraventions of the City's screening criteria (including convictions under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act).

To further advance emissions reductions in the Vehicle-for-Hire industry, Municipal Licensing and Standards has partnered with the University of Toronto to undertake an emissions calculations and modelling project. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated by Toronto's Vehicle-for-Hire industry is currently unknown, particularly in comparison to other transportation sources such as personal vehicles. Establishing an emissions baseline for the industry is critical as the City considers the most effective policy options and initiatives to meet emissions reduction targets and goals set out by Council in TransformTO. In addition, a baseline analysis is critical to determining the most effective and equitable policy options, as some emissions reduction initiatives may have financial implications on drivers, and this is typically an industry of already low-wages.

While the University of Toronto project is underway, Municipal Licensing and Standards remains committed to collaborating further with relevant stakeholders. It is recommended that Municipal Licensing and Standards lead, in consultation with the Environment and Energy Division and The Atmospheric Fund, an Electric Vehicle Working Group to discuss opportunities to support the electrification of the Vehicle-for-Hire industry, including considerations for equity and potential implementation challenges for any proposed advice. The results of this working group and the work of the University of Toronto will be considered as an input to policy recommendations that seek to reduce emissions from the Vehicle-for-Hire industry.

The Transportation Impact Study was revisited in 2021 by Transportation Service's Data and Analytics Unit. The study explored trends since the last study was completed in 2019, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Private Transportation Companies industry. It was determined that, at this time, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that additional measures are required to mitigate congestion, such as a cap on the number of Private Transportation Companies vehicles. In particular, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on traffic congestion and travel patterns in the City has been significant and requires continuous monitoring to understand how congestion levels recover and the role of Vehicle-for-Hire in the recovery.

Although the Vehicle-for-Hire Bylaw requires taxicab brokers, limousine service companies, and Private Transportation Companies to submit trip data to the City, currently, only the Private Transportation Companies industry and one taxicab broker complies in a satisfactory manner. This data is crucial for the City to be able to make policies governing the whole Vehicle-for-Hire around accessibility, transportation planning, congestion management and environmental initiatives. Therefore, staff will explore taking further enforcement action to achieve compliance with the data collection and remittance processes. It is also recommended that the Private Transportation Companies driver application and Private Transportation Companies screening requirements be amended to clarify and streamline the current data collection and record management requirements.

This report was prepared in consultation with Legal Services, Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration, Environment and Energy, and Transportation Services.

This report is supplementary to the report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, titled: Update on Outstanding Vehicle-for-Hire Directives. His report recommends that City Council adopt amendments to the Private Transportation Company Driver application process, as noted in Attachment 1 to that report. This confidential report and attachment contains legal advice on the existing and recommended record keeping requirements in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles for Hire.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Fleet Services, in consultation with applicable City divisions, to make fleet utilization related data available on the City of Toronto's open data portal.

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the General Government and Licensing Committee on Fleet Services' actions of reducing vehicle and equipment downtime and minimizing the number of underutilized vehicles as requested by the General Government and Licensing Committee in the Fleet Services Division Overview on October 7, 2019 (Item 2019. GL8.1).

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council receive the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for information.

This report provides an annual overview of real estate transactions previously executed by the Corporate Real Estate Management Division on behalf of the City of Toronto through the Delegated Authority Form process from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Properties that were declared surplus, sold, acquired through negotiations or expropriations, as well as licences and leases, are summarized in this report.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for information.

This report provides an annual update on fire and life safety compliance at the City of Toronto, as directed by City Council (AU13.11). The report reviews the 2020 compliance, as assessed by an internal team of Quality Assurance and Risk Management Assessors, against the 2017, 2018 and 2019 baseline data. The assessment shows that both fire and life safety record completion and compliance rates continue to improve. Significant progress has been made in standardizing fire and life safety vendor work within City owned buildings.

In 2021, Corporate Real Estate Management continued to centralize and standardize fire and life safety services across the City. Despite challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Corporate Real Estate Management made significant progress implementing the Master Fire Program, and awarded a new competitive procurement for inspections, testing and maintenance services, and the recruitment of new staff to enable the new service model.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Chief Information Security Officer remain confidential in their entirety, as they involve the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto.

City Council requested the Chief Information Security Officer to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee on a biannual basis regarding the City-wide cyber security program. This is the first such report and includes two confidential attachments:

- Attachment 1 - Describes the City's Cyber health as seen from three lenses: cyber resilience, cyber maturity, and cyber awareness.
 

- Attachment 2 - Provides an overview of audit remediation status.
 

Further, these attachments provide details on:

a.  Overall cyber health of the organization, the progress made in the past six month and the benefits/efficiencies achieved as a result of the Cyber program implementation, including embedding "cybersecurity by design" principles to support the City's modernization efforts;

b.  The status of all outstanding audit recommendations that have not been implemented to date, including any increase to the City's cybersecurity risk profile

c.  Additional supports required to address cybersecurity risks in an expedited manner.

Subsequent reports to the  General Government and Licensing Committee will include updates on the following:

Projects, initiatives, procurement, and operations where cybersecurity requirements or directives were not included in the process
 

The attachments also include highlights of the progress the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OC) has made, in collaboration with Technology Services Division and the City's critical infrastructure Divisions, in embedding cyber security risk management practices in their projects, initiatives, procurement, and operations.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Chief Planner, and Executive Director, City Planning, to develop a plan to license kennels in Toronto and to report in the Second Quarter 2022 to the General Government and Licensing Committee on that plan and any possible interim steps needed to address problems created by a small portion of kennel operators in Toronto.

Pets are well cherished by and an important part of the lives of many Torontonians.  A November 2015 City staff report, LS8.2 - Responsible Dog Ownership - Results of Consultation, estimated that there were 230,000 dogs, for example, in the city and that number has likely grown considerably since especially during the pandemic.

The humane treatment of animals, including pets, is a key principle of our society. City Council has taken many steps over the years to embrace this principle and enhance the treatment of pets in Toronto – from dog off leash areas to pet microchipping programs and rules on how long a dog can be tethered.

Fostering community harmony around pet ownership has been another policy goal of the City Council.  This has resulted in, amongst other things, rules about keeping dogs on leashes in public, poop and scoop regulations, and dog licensing.  However the City does not currently license dog kennels.

While Most kennel operators in Toronto provide a wonderful and vital service.  However, a few bad apples can pose a problem for pets, pet owners and the kennel's neighbours.

There have been reports are reports of pet owners complaining about the poor treatment of their pets boarded at kennels.  Some kennel operators are not good neighbours and operate in areas where the zoning does not permit them. Current measures designed to address these issues have proven insufficient.

Other Ontario municipalities, like Ottawa, do license and regulate kennels.  As well, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association publishes a Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations which deals with breeding kennels not just boarding kennels. Drawing on these examples, the City should be able to begin to develop measures to address this policy shortfall.

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to consider the purchase of the 13,000 sq. ft. retail unit at 120 Varna Drive to develop a community space for tenants and agencies to deliver programs and expand the availability of much-needed accessible community space in Lawrence Heights.

In Spring of 2021, the Lawrence Heights Safety Action Plan was created by Mayor John Tory's roundtable with Councillor Mike Colle, Chief of Police James Ramer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and representatives from Transportation Services and Social Development, Finance and Administration. One of the major recommendations was the urgent need for a community space in Lawrence Heights for residents to meet and collaborate on safety initiatives for Lawrence Heights.

Ground floor retail space at 120 Varna Drive, currently owned by Heights Development, is available for sale. The space is approximately 13,000 square feet, and is situated at the base of a new, privately-owned residential condominium building that has been built as part of the revitalization of Lawrence Heights.

This retail unit at 120 Varna Drive provides a unique opportunity for a community space to assist in coordinating community safety initiatives and implementing community economic development initiatives in Lawrence Heights.

Given the opportunity to invest in longer-term safety and economic outcomes, some considerations for the space should include:

- Ownership opportunities for equity-seeking groups;

- Supporting groups that have a similar vision for economic growth for Lawrence Heights and groups that might have historical connection to the community;

- Having this be a city-operated space that can drive economic development for the community.
 

As part of Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s commitment to economic and social development, Toronto Community Housing Corporation will continue to work with the City and key employment partners to drive economic advancement in Lawrence Heights, particularly in next phase of the Lawrence Heights revitalization.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management.

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and pertains to litigation or potential litigation.

3. City Council authorize an amendment to amend Purchase Order Number 6043932 issued to Drainstar Contracting Limited, for the provision of construction services for storm and sanitary sewer improvements and watermain replacement on Bestview Drive, Goldenwood Road, Harrington Crescent, and Kentland Crescent as part of the Basement Flooding Protection Program by the amount of $400,000 net of all taxes and charges ($407,040 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $7,650,388 net of all taxes and charges ($7,785,034 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $8,050,388 net of all taxes and charges ($8,192,074 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6043932 issued to Drainstar Contracting Limited, as a result of Request for Tender Number 49-2016 for Contract Number 16ECS LU 05FP, for the provision of construction services for storm and sanitary sewer improvements and watermain replacement on Bestview Drive, Goldenwood Road, Harrington Crescent, and Kentland Crescent as part of the Basement Flooding Protection Program.

A Purchase Order Amendment of $400,000 net of all taxes and charges ($407,040 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) is being requested, revising the current Purchase Order value from $7,650,388 net of all taxes and charges ($7,785,034 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $8,050,388 net of all taxes and charges ($8,192,074 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

This Purchase Order Amendment is necessary to address an overrun on the tendered quantity for the "Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Asphalt in accordance with Ministry of the Environment Asbestos Waste Disposal Requirements", as a result of asbestos-containing asphalt being found on additional streets paved within the contract area.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendation.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with the Auditor General on this contract award process, and to report to directly to the December 15 and 16, 2021 City Council meeting on their findings.

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Negotiated Request for Proposals Doc2970598171 and Doc3136860258, as well as a non-competitive procurement for the provision of winter maintenance services, for all roads, sidewalks and cycling infrastructure types including anti-icing, de-icing, plowing and snow removal, and to request authority for the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into agreements commencing October 2022 to April 2029, with three (3) additional separate option years to April 2032, with the recommended Suppliers meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposals.

Transportation Services currently provides annual winter maintenance services on approximately 5,600 km of roads, 6,960 km of sidewalks, and 940 km of bike lanes/trails/routes, which makes up the transportation network. The majority of winter maintenance is delivered by private contractors. Presently, there are 47 contracts under a 7-year term, which the City manages on a seasonal basis and are due to expire at the end of the 2021/2022 season (April 2022). Winter maintenance contracts are expected to maintain a safe transportation network that is efficient for all road users during the winter months and ensure that the City meets its legislative requirements under the Provincial Maintenance Standards, in addition to City Council's mandated Level of Service.

Transportation Services embarked on a process to review the existing winter services contracts with an aim to consolidate, adjust and provide specific and measureable performance measures with enhancements. On October 27, 2020, City Council adopted the Auditor General's Report of the Winter Road Maintenance Program along with a set of recommendations focused on improving the design, management and adherence to service levels.  These City Council approved directions informed this procurement for winter services contracts. 

This procurement is intended to set the foundation for partnerships that leverage the industry and best practices, while increasing performance and quality of work delivered by winter service suppliers.

This Negotiated Request for Proposals was developed as a strategic sourcing initiative led by the Purchasing and Materials Management Division's Category Management and Strategic Sourcing unit working with Transportation Services staff and external consultant support.

As a result of this sourcing initiative, the City will benefit from better contract controls around Global Positioning System and key performance metrics to hold Suppliers accountable in terms of contract requirements. Other potential benefits include value added services provided by Suppliers such as access to dash camera footage to respond to claims, an insurance rebate, volume discounts, LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) technology to weigh salt quantities, leasing revenue in the off season to store equipment on site, and a pilot to reduce the number of vehicles required for plow teams on expressways.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with BearCom Canada Corporation for the supply of two-way radios and accessories including a supplier-hosted two-way radio system and professionals services for installation, programming and repairs of the two-way radios for a period of 18 months with a 6 months optional extension, at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, commencing March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2024 for a grand total contract value of $374,370 net of all taxes and charges including estimated annual adjustment for consumer price index, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from City Council for the General Manager Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and enter into an 18 months non-competitive contract with a 6 months optional extension with BearCom Canada Corporation for the supply of two-way radios and accessories including a supplier-hosted two-way radio system and professional services for programming of the two-way radios.

The current contract 47020597 was issued to BearCom Canada Corporation as a result of the Request for Quotation Number 2104-17-0028 and scheduled to expire effective February 28, 2022.

The 18 months non-competitive contract with 6 months optional extension has a total potential value of $374,370 net of all taxes and charges, ($380,960 Net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries)

The non-competitive contract is required to address the ongoing global electronics shortage which has resulted in supply chain inconsistency, and severe inflation of pricing in the electronics market. By entering into this non-competitive contract Solid Waste Management Services can avoid the financial risk of having an over-valued contract which would be based off of the current inflated market value for radios. The division would also be avoiding any other procurement risks that may result from supply chain inconsistency.

In addition to mitigating financial and procurement risks, this non-competitive contract serves to ensure critical business continuity, as the radios are used operationally for the delivery of front line essential services.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council reaffirm Toronto's target of 40 percent tree canopy cover by 2050 to align with the City of Toronto's TransformTO NetZero Strategy.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to commission and select an official arboreal emblem for the City of Toronto in partnership with the Chief Communications Officer for Strategic Public and Employee Communications and the City Clerk's Office, following public engagement.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report back on any recommendations for enhanced enforcement of the requirement for soft landscaping on the City right-of-way or private property as set out in the City's Zoning By-law.

Toronto's urban forest is a critical component of the city's green infrastructure. Trees provide a range of environmental, ecological, physical and mental health, social, cultural and economic benefits, and contribute to climate resiliency as recognized in the City’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy. In addition to enhancing city streetscapes and providing habitat within parks, ravines, and natural areas, the urban forest provides valuable ecosystem services that improve the quality of life in the city. Some services include carbon sequestration, pollution removal, energy savings and avoided runoff, worth an estimated $55 million annually.

At its meeting on January 29, 2020, City Council adopted the 2018 Tree Canopy Study. This report responds to various motions adopted by City Council since that time, including addressing tree canopy at the neighbourhood scale; canopy expansion on private land; strengthening tree protection, monitoring LDD moth (European gypsy moth) and a reaffirmation of Toronto's canopy cover target of 40 per cent by 2050 to align with the City's TransformTO Net Zero Strategy. It also outlines a process for the creation of Toronto's first arboreal emblem using public feedback.

Urban Forestry's mandate is to maintain, protect, plant and plan for Toronto's urban forest. Through the analysis and use of data and evidence based decision making, action is being taken across the city to address the challenges underscored in the 2018 Tree Canopy Study. The introduction of a tree equity approach to planning and service delivery at the neighbourhood scale will help to address inequitable distribution of the urban forest. Ongoing investments that are being made in tree planting and stewardship will support canopy expansion on private property through the Urban Forestry Grants and Incentives program, since the greatest potential for canopy expansion exists on private land. The use of fees and fines to address compliance with the City's Tree By-laws, as well as public and industry education, are important components of a successful tree protection model. Updates on Compliance and Enforcement inspection fees and response times as well as enhanced educational materials are presented in this report. A status update on LDD moth monitoring and management is also provided.

The creation of an arboreal emblem to add to the City of Toronto's family of official symbols will underscore the significance of trees in Toronto and reaffirm our commitment to grow, enhance and protect the urban forest. Parks, Forestry and Recreation will support the City Clerk's Office and Strategic Public and Employee Communications to undergo public engagement and consultation with Toronto's diverse communities to determine a tree best suited to represent Toronto and to be included as one of Toronto's Official Symbols.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council receive the report (November 16, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management and the City Manager for information

The purpose of this report is to respond to Councils direction numbers 1, 8 and 29 of item AU8.6 "Getting to the Root of the Issues: A Follow-Up to the 2019 Tree Maintenance Service Audit", adopted with amendments at the April 7 and 8, 2021 City Council meeting.

Part A of this report addresses Council direction number 1 and 29 requesting an update on a cross-divisional and agency review of the delivery of insourced and outsourced environmental services, including forestry, horticulture, parks, and other outdoor maintenance. The objective of the review is to improve service, program design, organization, oversight, value, efficiency, procurement, and contract and resource management and the feasibility of City of Toronto staff providing tree maintenance services.

Part B of this report addresses Council direction number 8, to provide an update on the structure of the next Arboricultural Services Request for Proposal with a view to increasing competition and performance measurement.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.7 metre-wide portion of the westbound north-side curb lane on Broadway Avenue, between Redpath Avenue and a point 102 metres east, for a period of 13 months from December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2022.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 1.6 metre-wide portion of the northbound lane on Redpath Avenue, between Broadway Avenue and a point 74 metres north, for a period of 33 months from December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2022.

3. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday on the north side of Broadway Avenue between a point 72.5 metres east of Redpath Avenue and a point 29.5 metres further east.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Broadway Avenue between a point 72.5 metres east of Redpath Avenue and a point 29.5 metres further east.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between Broadway Avenue and a point 74 metres north.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Redpath Avenue between Broadway Avenue and a point 74 metres north.

7. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and make them safe.

8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

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

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

16. City Council direct the applicant to monitor and provide results of noise and vibration monitoring to the Work Zone Construction Coordination Unit, for the City to monitor and comment on.

17. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

18. City Council direct that Broadway Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

19. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 1.6 metre-wide portion of the northbound lane on Redpath Avenue, between Broadway Avenue and a point 74 metres north, for a period of 13 months from December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2022.

This report is submitted to Infrastructure and Environment Committee as Broadway Avenue forms a shared boundary between the Toronto and East York Community Council and the North York Community Council.

Reserve Properties Limited is constructing 33 and 21 level condominium towers with a 9 level podium and a 36 level rental tower located on the north side of Broadway Avenue, between Redpath Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road.

The developer's anticipated timeline for a construction staging area requires a closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.7 metre-wide portion of the westbound north-side curb lane on Broadway Avenue, between Redpath Avenue and a point 102 metres east, for a period of 13 months (i.e., December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2022). The developer will also require a closure of the east sidewalk and a 1.6 metre-wide portion of the northbound lane on Redpath Avenue, between Broadway Avenue and a point 74 metres north, for a period of 33 months (i.e., December 16, 2021 to August 31, 2024).

Transportation Services is recommending the provision of an initial construction staging permit for 13 months (i.e., December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2022) and monitoring the need for construction staging and an extension as it is deemed necessary.

Pedestrian operations on the north side of Broadway Avenue will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing westbound lane. The construction staging area on Broadway Avenue will result in the partial occupation of the westbound traffic lane, resulting in a 7.0 metre-wide lane for traffic.

Pedestrian operations on the east side of Redpath Avenue will be maintained in a 1.7 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing northbound lane. The construction staging area on Broadway Avenue will result in the partial occupation of the northbound traffic lane, resulting in a 3.5 metre-wide lane for northbound traffic and a 3.5 metre-wide lane for southbound traffic.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council endorse, in principle, the new bikeway projects contained in the Near-Term Implementation Program (2022 – 2024) as outlined in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services as the focus of Transportation Services' cycling budget and capital implementation program, including the initiation of feasibility analyses, public consultation, and detailed design.   

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to initiate the near-term studies of the Major City-Wide Cycling Routes as outlined in Attachment 3 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and to bring forward the findings of these studies and recommendations regarding future implementation at the appropriate time.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the City Clerk and the City Solicitor on streamlining the process for submission of by-law changes and bills associated with Council-approved bikeways, in order to accommodate minor changes to the projects as may be necessary to address operational and safety issues as they may arise through the detailed design and implementation of approved bikeway process.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the design, installation, and monitoring of new bikeway projects, to continue to work in consultation with the local Councillors, stakeholders, and residents to identify and implement changes to the bikeway projects contained in the Near-Term Implementation Program, before and after installation.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to request, as part of the annual budget process, the capital funding required to implement the Near-Term Cycling Implementation Program (2022 - 2024),  as well as the operating budget required to fund the maintenance costs of newly constructed bikeways.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider the feasibility of constructing a grade separated crossing of the Richmond Hill rail corridor, in consultation with Metrolinx, to connect the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail from Pineway Boulevard east to the Old Cummer GO station as part of the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail study.

Infrastructure and Environment Committee considered items IE26.9. and IE26.10 together.

The Cycling Network Plan adopted by City Council in July 2019 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety - with corresponding objectives and indicators for measuring and evaluating success.

The Cycling Network Plan consists of three components: a Long-Term Cycling Network Vision, the Major City-Wide Cycling Routes, and a three year rolling Near-Term Implementation Program. The plan components, objectives and indicators are aligned with a multitude of City policies including the Official Plan, TransformTO and the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.

This report is a two year review of the Cycling Network Plan, as requested by City Council. It includes a status update of the 2019 - 2021 Near-Term Implementation Program, recommendations of new Major City-Wide Cycling Routes studies, and it seeks City Council endorsement of the 2022 – 2024 Near-Term Implementation Program. This report also includes additional recommendations to aid in the delivery of bikeways, and responds to a number of previous cycling-related motions.

The 2019 – 2021 Near-Term Implementation Program proposed 65 centreline kilometres of new bikeways and over 35 centreline kilometres of routes to be studied.

From 2019 to 2021, 65 centreline kilometres of new bikeways were installed:

- 35 centreline kilometres of cycle tracks;

- 11 centreline kilometres of bike lanes;

- 6 centreline kilometres of multi-use trails;

- 13 centreline km of neighbourhood routes (6 kilometres contra-flow bike lanes and 7 kilometres sharrows, along with traffic calming). 
 

There were also approximately 47 centreline kilometres of upgrades and enhancements to existing cycling routes installed.

Meeting the 2019 – 2021 Near-Term Implementation Program delivery goals was made possible by the ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Program in 2020 and 2021, which accelerated 27 centreline kilometres of bikeway projects. Without the ActiveTO program, Transportation Services would have fallen short of the Council directed Near-Term Implementation Program delivery goals.

While Transportation Services achieved the proposed targets, some of the ActiveTO routes displaced other projects originally identified for 2019 to 2021, so not every Near-Term Program project has been implemented.

The bikeway implementation over the past three years is unprecedented in Toronto's history and has resulted in faster progress towards the Cycling Network Plan's goal of having cycling accessible within close proximity (250 metres and 500 metres) of the City's population and jobs — 67.1 percent  in 2021 up from 62.8 percent in 2018. This percentage increase translates to approximately 180,000 more people living and working with close access to a cycling route than did in 2018.   

The demand for new bikeways in Toronto is high. City Council has directed Transportation Services through adopted policies contained in the TransformTO Climate Action Strategy, Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild’s COVID-19: Impacts and Opportunities report, as well as a number of project-specific motions to continue to accelerate the delivery of an unprecedented amount of new bikeways.

Since the adoption of the Cycling Network Plan in 2019, Toronto has faced new and deepening challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has highlighted racial and socio-economic disparities in the City's health care, economic, and transportation systems. The inequitable outcomes of the current systems and past practices demonstrate the need to transform many of the City's systems including how transportation projects are planned and implemented, including bikeway projects delivered by the City.  

The prioritization framework used to identify bikeway projects for the Near-Term Implementation Program is informed by new and emerging equity analyses, such as crowded transit routes, locations of essential services, and areas of parkland need.

The 2022 – 2024 Near-Term Implementation Program forecasts the delivery of approximately 100 centreline kilometres of new bikeways, which is an increase over the 65 centreline kilometres delivered in 2019 - 2021.

To achieve these targets and continue improving upon previous implementation rates of high-quality bikeways, the following is recommended:

- Working towards a streamlined reporting process, where new projects would be approved by Council for implementation following community consultation with an appropriate level of detail in order to accommodate minor changes to the projects as they may arise through detailed design and implementation with submission of the Bills for the associated By-law changes to reflect the constructed project to follow when appropriate;

- Enhancements to public consultation plans and events, supported by greater resources and staffing levels;

- An annual capital budget of approximately $20 million, increasing annually as needed, in amounts to be confirmed in the annual capital budget process;

- Additional staff to support design, consultation, delivery/construction, and monitoring for the delivery of bikeway projects.

The 2022 – 2024 Near-Term Implementation Program includes an ambitious number of kilometres compared to previous years' delivery rates, and includes a greater proportion of cycle tracks on arterial roadways.

 
Toronto is well on its way to becoming a safer and more equitable cycling city. The recommendations in this report reflect achievable advancements within the City's current implementation framework. The 2022 – 2024 Near-Term Implementation Program projects will be meaningful additions to Toronto's transportation system, connecting thousands of Toronto residents to a safe bikeway network, and transforming over 100 centreline km of streets into safer, more resilient places.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council approve the ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects installed in 2020 currently in place as permanent bikeways, and in doing so, authorize the necessary by-law amendments to retain the following locations as permanent installations:

a. Bloor Street (cycle track from Avenue Road to Castle Frank Road);

b. Dundas Street East (cycle track from Sackville Street to Broadview Avenue);

c. University Avenue/Queens Park (cycle track from Adelaide Street West to Bloor Street West);

d. Huntingwood Drive (cycle track from Victoria Park Avenue to Brimley Road);

e. Danforth Avenue (cycle track from Broadview Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue);

f. Bayview Avenue (multi-use trail from Rosedale Valley Road to River Street); and

g. Wilmington Avenue (designated bicycle lanes from Finch Avenue West to Sheppard Avenue West).

2. City Council authorize the installation of bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Designated Bicycle Lanes":

a. Brown's Line (from a point 200 metres south of Dover Drive to Lake Shore Boulevard West);

b. Palmerston Square (eastern segment from Palmerston Avenue (south leg) to Palmerston Avenue (north leg);

c. Finch Avenue West (from a point 150 metres west of Chesswood Drive to Alexdon Road);

d. Winona Drive (from a point 8 metres south of Barrie Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West); and

e. Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to Tecumseth Place (north leg).

3. City Council authorize the installation of cycle tracks, or adjustments to cycle track by-laws on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 3 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Designated Cycle Tracks":

a. Runnymede Road (from St. Clair Avenue West to Liverpool Street);

b. Ordnance Street (from Strachan Avenue to a point 100 metres east);

c. Palmerston Boulevard (from Bloor Street West to College Street);

d. Port Union Road (from Lawrence Avenue East to Island Road);

e. Tecumseth Street (from Queen Street West to Adelaide Street West);

f. Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street); and

g. Baby Point Road (from Jane Street to 15 metres to the west).

4. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 4 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes":

a. Cambridge Avenue (from Danforth Avenue to a point 35 metres north);

b. Florence Crescent (from Pritchard Avenue to Eileen Avenue);

c. Palmerston Avenue (from Barton Avenue to Palmerston Square);

d. Palmerston Avenue (from London Street to Bloor Street West);

e. Palmerston Avenue (from Lane 1 S College E Euclid to 42 metres north of Dundas Street);

f. Palmerston Avenue (Dundas Street to Queen Street West); and

g. Tecumseth Street (Tecumseth Place (north leg) to Tecumseth Place (south leg).

5. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Palmerston Avenue and Dundas Street West.

6. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Palmerston Avenue and Dundas Street West identified in Recommendation 5 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Palmerston Avenue and Dundas Street West.

7. City Council authorize the reduction of the speed limit from 60 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour on Port Union Road between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East.

8. City Council authorize the reduction of the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on University Avenue / Queens Park Circle between Bloor Street West and Gerrard Street West.

9. City Council authorize the installation a sidewalk on the western segment of Palmerston Square using temporary materials until a permanent sidewalk is constructed in future years.

10. City Council authorize the amendments to traffic and parking regulations associated with Recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above, as generally described in Attachment 5 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations".

11. City Council amend traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 910 and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 7 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, to ensure that the by-law amendments for the Davenport Road cycle tracks and The Esplanade-Mill Street cycle tracks previously approved by City Council are enacted in phases aligned with the timing of implementation of the appropriate segments of the respective projects over 2021 - 2023.

12. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider converting the Wilson Avenue diamond lane, between Transit Road and Wilson Heights Boulevard, to include cyclists and high-occupancy vehicles.

13. City Council request General Manager, Transportation Services to consider accelerating the planning and consultation work for a cycling route between Balmoral Park and Earl Bales Park recommended in the 10-year bike plan and outlined in the Cycling Network Maps, as shown in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to the Motion from Councillor Pasternak, on the following roads:

a. Almore Avenue from Faywood to York Downs Drive;

b. York Downs Drive from Almore Avenue to Armour Boulevard; and

c. Armour Boulevard from York Downs Drive to Bombay Avenue and to Avenue Road.

14. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment committee by the third quarter of 2022 on alternative routes for the Downsview Loop which eliminates the many obstacles facing the current proposal.

15. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the Palmerston / Tecumseth project, to work in consultation with the local Councillors and stakeholders such as the Palmerston Area Residents Association, to host an additional community meeting on the project in advance of installation to communicate and hear feedback on the approved design. 

16. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to report back in first quarter 2023 with recommendations on the process and staffing changes required to have complete street designs considered for every major road rehabilitation project, including the necessary annual Key Performance Indicators to monitor progress.

Infrastructure and Environment Committee considered items IE26.9. and IE26.10 together.

The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near Term Implementation Plan (2019-
2021), adopted by City Council in July 2019 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety.

The 2021 Cycling Network Plan Update report, seeking Council endorsement of the 2022 – 2024 Near-Term Implementation Program, is presented for consideration at this Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

To accompany the 2021 Cycling Network Plan Update and 2022-2024 Near-Team Implementation Program, this report contains a summary of the initial group of bikeway projects that are proposed to be installed in 2022 and 2023 for which design and consultation have been completed. This report also includes recommendations on the future of the temporary 2020 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects.

Transportation Services is seeking authority for the following proposed new bikeway implementation projects to be installed in 2022. The projects are included in the Cycling Network Plan.

This report seeks Council authority to install 3.8 centreline kilometres of new bikeways on the following streets:

- Palmerston Avenue/Boulevard/Square: Dupont Street to Queen Street West (contra-flow bike lanes and cycle tracks, Ward 10 and 11)

- Tecumseth Street: Queen Street to Niagara Street (contra-flow bike lane and cycle tracks, Ward 10)

- Florence Crescent: Eileen Avenue to Pritchard Avenue (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 5)

- Runnymede Road: Liverpool Street to St. Clair Avenue West (cycle track, Ward 5)

- Ordnance Street: Strachan Avenue to 100 m to the east (cycle track, Ward 10)

- Baby Point Road: Jane Street to 15 metres to the west (cycle track, Ward 4)
 

This report also seeks Council authority to amend the necessary designated by-laws to install the 1.9 centreline kilometres of new bikeways in 2022-2023, which were approved through an Environmental Assessment in 2014 on the following street:

- Port Union Road: Island Road to Lawrence Avenue East (cycle track and speed limit reduction, Ward 25)
 

The ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion program dedicated road space on a temporary basis to facilitate cycling for essential trips and physical activity in order to support the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was highlighted in the City of Toronto's Office of Recovery and Rebuild's COVID-19: Impacts and Opportunities Report, which indicated that transportation infrastructure and programs will be critical for Toronto's recovery to build back better.

Among the seven temporary ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects installed in 2020 and currently in place, there has been an increase in cycling volumes and an increase in safety with minimal travel time impacts for people driving. Each of these projects were identified as part of the 2019 Cycling Network Plan adopted by Council, and support the City's efforts to deliver on the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan and the TransformTO Climate Action Strategy.

As such, Transportation Services recommends making permanent the following seven ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects installed in 2020, improved in 2021, and currently in place:

- Bloor Street: Avenue Road to Sherbourne Street (cycle track, Ward 11 and 13);

- Dundas Street East: Sackville Street to Broadview Avenue (cycle track, Ward 13 and 14);

- University Avenue/Queens Park: Adelaide Street West to Bloor Street West (cycle track and speed limit reduction, Ward 10 and 11);

- Huntingwood Drive: Victoria Park Avenue to Brimley Road (cycle track, Ward 22 and 23);

- Danforth Avenue: Broadview Avenue to Dawes Road, along with a 700 metre extension to - Victoria Park Avenue requested by Council in April 2021 (cycle track, Ward 14 and 19);

- Bayview Avenue: Rosedale Valley Road to River Street (multi-use trail, Ward 13);

- Wilmington Avenue: Finch Avenue West to Sheppard Avenue West (bike lanes, Ward 6).
 

By making the above ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects permanent, Transportation Services will have opportunities to improve the temporary infrastructure currently in place by enhancing the public realm, and adding accessibility and road safety features.

ActiveTO 2021 Cycling Network Expansion projects including Yonge Street between Bloor Street and Davisville Avenue, and Bayview Avenue between River Street and Front Street will continue to be monitored and evaluated and a report with recommendations on these projects will be brought forward in early 2022.

A map of the cycling projects proposed in this report is included as Attachment 1. The changes proposed would improve safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, businesses, and residences.  Pedestrian improvements such as curb extensions and new sidewalk installations have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible.

While there are varying impacts to traffic operations for motor vehicles, these impacts have been reviewed, analyzed and have been determined by Transportation Services to be acceptable in order to improve safety and comfort of all road users.

Finally, this report seeks to make minor housekeeping amendments to existing bikeways and their associated traffic and parking by-laws on the following streets:

- Brown's Line (bike lane by-laws, Ward 3);

- Cambridge Avenue (contra-flow bike lane by-laws, Ward 14);

- Finch Avenue West (bike lane by-laws, Ward 6);

- Davenport Road (traffic and parking, Ward 11);

- The Esplanade (traffic and parking, Ward 13);

- University Avenue (traffic and parking, Ward 10 and 11);

- Winona Drive (bike lane by-laws and traffic and parking, Ward 9 and 12).

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council opt-in to pilot large cargo power-assisted bicycles under O.Reg 141/21 Pilot Project – Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles as outlined in the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Cargo E-bike Pilot ".

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, as follows:

a. by inserting a new definition of "large cargo power-assisted bicycle" in Section 886-1B in alphabetical order, to read as follows:

"LARGE CARGO POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLE - Includes a cargo power-assisted bicycle or tricycle with (i) a continuous rated output power not exceeding 500 watts; and (ii) a width that is greater than 0.9 metres and weighing more than 120 kilograms unladen, but does not include any vehicle or bicycle capable of being propelled or driven solely by any power other than muscular power.";

b. by inserting in Section 886-10A the phrase ", a large cargo power-assisted bicycle," after the phrase "other than a bicycle";

c. by inserting in Section 886-10C the phrase ", including a large cargo power-assisted bicycle," after the phrase "stop a vehicle";

d. by inserting in Section 886-14 the phrase "or a large cargo power-assisted bicycle" after the phrase "in charge of a bicycle" and after the phrase "on a bicycle"; and

e. by inserting in Section 886-15A the phrase "or a large cargo power-assisted bicycle" after the phrase "bicycle".

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make application to the Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Attorney General, and/or Regional Senior Justice to revise any established set fines/set fine short form wording or establish any new set fines under the Provincial Offences Act, as necessary, as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 and 2 above, and that the City Solicitor in consultation with the appropriate City staff, determine the amount of the set fine to be requested.

4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as follows:

a. by deleting in Section 950-101B the word "motor" from the definition of "delivery vehicle";

b. by deleting from the definition of "vehicle" in Section 950-101B the phrase "with a continuous rated output power not exceeding 500 watts and weighing not more than 120 kilograms unladen" after the phrase "cargo power-assisted bicycle";

c. by deleting the word "motor" in Sections 950-200D (1) and (2);

d. by (i) deleting the word "or" between "bicycle" and "cargo power-assisted bicycle"; (ii) inserting a comma after the phrase "leave a bicycle";  (iii) deleting the phrase "with a continuous rated output power not exceeding 500 watts and weighing not more than 120 kilograms unladen"; and (iv) inserting the phrase "or other similar vehicle" after the phrase "cargo power-assisted bicycle" in Section 950-201B;

e. by deleting from Section 950-201C(1) the phrase "and weighing not more than 120 kilograms unladen" after the phrase "not exceeding 500 watts";

f. by deleting from Section 950-201E the phrase "with a continuous rated output power not exceeding 500 watts and weighing not more than 120 kilograms unladen" and inserting the phrase "or other similar vehicle, "after the phrase "cargo power-assisted bicycle"; and

g. by inserting a new Section B.1 in Section 950-1200 as follows:

"B.1     Unless at the time of the contravention the bicycle, cargo power-assisted bicycle, or other similar vehicle was in the possession of another person without the bicycle, cargo power-assisted bicycle, or other similar vehicle owner's consent, if a bicycle, cargo power-assisted bicycle, or other similar vehicle has been left in contravention of Section 950-201B, the bicycle, cargo power-assisted bicycle, or other similar vehicle owner shall, upon issuance of a penalty notice, be liable to an administrative penalty."

5. City Council establish the new offences as set out in Part 4d above and set an associated penalty amount of $150.00 for offences in 950-201B; and amend Schedule A, Table 10: Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, in numerical order, generally as follows:

Addition to Schedule A, Table 10 - Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking:

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make application to the Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Attorney General, and/or Regional Senior Justice to revise any established set fines/set fine short form wording or establish any new set fines under the Provincial Offences Act, as necessary, as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1, 4 and 5, above, and that the City Solicitor in consultation with the appropriate City staff, determine the amount of the set fine to be requested.

7. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute a letter of agreement, where possible, with potential participants of the O.Reg 141/21 Pilot Project - Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles that weigh more than 120 kilograms unladen to secure their respective commitments and obligations to deliver the pilot project generally in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and upon such additional terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 7, inclusive, above.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report back on developing policies and plans to require new and existing multi-unit residential and apartment buildings, with above and below ground parking garages, to provide parking for electric and non-electric cycles including cargo cycles, to be constructed in line with the updated bicycle parking guidelines, and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in early 2022.

Demand for e-commerce deliveries has sharply risen - leading to more emissions and traffic congestion. Cyclelogistics is the use of bicycles to deliver goods which has the potential to reduce operational costs, emissions and congestion, as well as contribute to road safety by replacing vans and trucks. In June 2021, City Council adopted by-laws to partially opt-in to the Province's pilot project by allowing cargo e-bikes, weighing not more than 120 kilograms unladen, on streets, bike lanes and cycle tracks. A report on a pilot project for larger cargo e-bikes weighing over 120 kilograms unladen was requested for the fourth quarter of 2021.

This report recommends amending by-laws to further opt-in to a provincial pilot that runs until March 1, 2026. The pilot will allow large cargo e-bikes over 120 kilograms unladen to operate on roads, bike lanes and cycle tracks, and to be able to park like other commercial vehicles, including in designated on-street commercial loading zones and delivery vehicle parking zones. It also recommends authorizing the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop and implement agreements with large cargo e-bike participants to ensure safety and data collection. The proposed approach largely follows New York City's cargo e-bike pilot which was a successful pilot that is now being made permanent.

Since June 2021, City staff have consulted with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders on large cargo e-bike regulations. Based on consultations and research, there is overall positive feedback on the potential of large cargo e-bike pilot projects in terms of improving operational efficiencies and achieving environmental objectives. City staff expect that the roll-out at the early stages of the pilot will be small scale (example: 20 to 40 cargo e-bikes), similar to other Canadian cities, and will involve about 4 to 5 companies, with each company starting out with only a few cargo e-bikes to test them. Barriers to the uptake of cargo e-bikes include the high cost of cargo e-bikes, and the lack of locations for storage and distribution to support a fleet of them. The pilot project will be monitored and an evaluation report is proposed to be made public annually.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit the use of automated micro-utility devices on sidewalks and cycle tracks, prohibit the parking, storing, or leaving of automated micro-utility devices on highways or sidewalks, and prohibit the stopping of automated micro-utility devices in a cycle track.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, as follows:

 a. to insert in Section 886-1B in alphabetical order a new definition of micro-utility device as follows:

"i.  MICRO-UTILITY DEVICE   - Any device that:

1. operates using any kind of power other than solely muscular power;

2. is automated or remotely controlled;

3. transports itself and/or conducts tasks including transporting goods or cargo, but not passengers.";

b. to insert a new Section C in Section 886-15 as follows:

"i. despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, no person shall operate or stop a micro-utility device in a cycle track."

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as follows:

a. to insert in Section 950-101B in alphabetical order a new definition of micro-utility device as follows:

 "i.  MICRO-UTILITY DEVICE   - Any device that:

1. operates using any kind of power other than solely muscular power;

2. is automated or remotely controlled;

3. transports itself and/or conducts tasks including transporting goods or cargo, but not passengers.";

b. to insert a new Section 950-203 as follows:

"i.  Section 950-203.  Regulation for Micro-Utility Device.

ii. No person shall operate a micro-utility device on a sidewalk.

iii.  No person shall park, store or leave a micro-utility device on a highway or sidewalk."

4. City Council establish new offences and establish new associated penalties and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, as follows:

a. addition to Schedule A, Table 4: Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, which is commensurate with the fine amount for Section 886-15B stopping a vehicle other than a bicycle in a cycle track:

b. addition to Schedule A, Table 10: Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, which is commensurate with the fine amount for Section 950-400B(1) stopping a vehicle on/over a sidewalk/footpath:

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 3, inclusive, above and the reasonable operation of the prohibitions against micro-utility devices.

An introduction to automated micro-utility devices will be presented by Ryan Lanyon, Manager, Strategic Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services, including a proposed provincial pilot project to test such devices off-road on sidewalks, paths or trails.

On September 29, 2021, the Ministry of Transportation posted a proposal on automated micro-utility devices soliciting feedback by November 15, 2021, on a regulatory framework for a provincial pilot project under the Highway Traffic Act. This pilot would allow remote-controlled micro-utility devices, including automated personal delivery devices, for use primarily off-road in places such as sidewalks in Ontario municipalities. This proposal broadly covers devices that will not be defined as a motor vehicle in Ontario, are task-oriented, and operated to primarily provide services such as the delivery of goods and not passengers, and for operation primarily off-road on sidewalks. In addition, Ministry of Transportation has proposed the following for the device/vehicle:

- No height limit, a 125 kilogram maximum weight, and a 74 centimetre maximum width for all micro-utility devices, except automated snow plows which have no proposed weight and dimension restrictions;

- A 10 kilometre per hour maximum speed on sidewalks and a 20 kilometre per hour maximum speed on shoulders of roads or bike lanes;

- A municipal opt-in and collision reporting regime, with authority to set by-laws and limit operations;

- Mandatory operator oversight, capable of creating a safe stop;

- Mandatory audible signals to alert those nearby;

- A requirement for reflectors and lights, with lights to be lit if operated between sunset and sunrise;

- A requirement for micro-utility devices to be equipped with brakes;

- Prohibiting the carrying of controlled substances and dangerous goods that require a federal placard;

- General liability insurance, good working order, and secured loads requirements;
- A requirement to yield to pedestrians (no details on how);

- requirement for an operator name, contact, and unique device number to be displayed on the exterior of the micro-utility devices.

Transportation staff are reviewing this issue and have submitted comments to the Province after receiving feedback from the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 15, 2021. Members of Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee , as well as deputants, shared their lived experiences and pressed that it is our responsibility as a municipality under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act that we work to remove barriers faced by people living with disabilities. This pilot would be yet another dangerous hazard in the public realm for anyone with low mobility, low vision, or using a mobility device as well as children and senior residents.  Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee unanimously adopted a motion recommending that City Council prohibit the use of, and parking, storing or leaving of micro-utility devices on sidewalks and cycle tracks. Such devices are already prohibited on footpaths, pedestrian ways, and bike lanes, and similar clarity is required for sidewalks and cycle tracks.

It is critical that the City of Toronto develop the necessary policies and clarity to ensure the prohibition and enforcement of automated micro-utility devices, reinforcing the City’s commitment to accessibility and Vision Zero Road Safety.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue with the planned construction of a new sidewalk on the west side of Dwight Avenue from Birmingham Street to Maple Boulevard.

Provision of safe, comfortable and accessible sidewalks on all public streets is a fundamental objective of the Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan. Sidewalks support safety, accessibility, affordable transportation, physical activity, safe routes to school, aging in place and sustainable growth. Through the Missing Links Sidewalk Installation Program, Transportation Services reviews opportunities to install sidewalks on all roadway classifications through bundling with other state-of-good-repair work, as well as stand-alone delivery.

Dwight Avenue is classified as a collector road. City policy calls for sidewalks on both sides of collector roads. In 2016, Transportation Services received a request from the Toronto District School Board to install a sidewalk on the west side of Dwight Avenue adjacent to Second Street Jr. Middle School.

A sidewalk on the west side of Dwight Avenue adjacent to the school was programmed for construction in 2021 based on opportunity for the work to bundled with adjacent state-of-good-repair work on Birmingham Street, Murrie Street, and Herman Street.  While options to minimize impact on trees were considered as part of the design process, a total of 12 trees need to be removed to construct the sidewalk.

In October 2021, City Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to halt this project and report back to the December 2, 2021 Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on the feasibility of narrowing Dwight Avenue to accommodate the proposed new sidewalk and save the existing trees. This report provides information in response to that request.

This sidewalk provides an essential missing link in the sidewalk network and is adjacent to a school. Transportation Services recommends proceeding with the sidewalk installation and tree removal based on the current design and enhanced replanting plan that is proposed which includes 17 trees to be replanted in this location to continue growing Toronto’s tree canopy.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake an assessment of the general condition of existing pedestrian scale lighting assets and to include funding for staff oversight and third party consulting costs of $1.0 Million within the 2022 Operating Budget submission for Transportation Services.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate the necessary amendments to the existing Street and Expressway Lighting Agreement with Toronto Hydro to include lighting styles, any required lighting asset standards, and any related funding impacts.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the comprehensive state-of-good-repair plan for existing pedestrian scale lighting and ten year plan for new pedestrian scale lighting as part of the 2023 Budget process.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with information as requested, pertaining to the City's existing street lighting service agreement with Toronto Hydro Corporation, addressing street lighting standards, accessibility and safety specifically in the context of pedestrian scale lighting.

This report provides a strategy to address the concerns raised for adding and replacing pedestrian-scale lighting where the sidewalks are dark at night and require additional lighting and for adding new lighting standards.

It is anticipated that any changes proposed may require amendments to the existing Street and Expressway Lighting Agreement with Toronto Hydro.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council endorse the targets and actions outlined in Attachment B to the report (December 2, 2021) from the Interim Director, Environment and Energy, titled "TransformTO Net Zero Strategy".

2. City Council approve the following community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets:

a. 45 percent reduction in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, from 1990 levels; and

b. net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

3. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to report back:

a. in the second quarter of 2025, with a status update on progress in meeting the City of Toronto's 2030 corporate and community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets, as outlined in Recommendation 2 above and Attachment B to the report (December 2, 2021) from the Interim Director, Environment and Energy, titled "TransformTO Net Zero Strategy";

b. in the second quarter of 2025, with a four year implementation plan for 2026-2030 on any additional actions and authorities required to achieve the City of Toronto's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target; and

c. annually on emission reductions achieved for community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets, and the 2025, and 2030 goal.

4. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with all appropriate City divisions heads, including the City Solicitor, or their designates, to develop and implement a plan that outlines how to refer to TransformTO Net Zero Strategy goals and targets as and where appropriate in all relevant:

a. submissions that the City of Toronto makes or the City of Toronto staff make in federal and provincial public comment processes; and

b. filings that the City of Toronto makes in proceedings before Federal and Provincial regulatory bodies, administrative tribunals and courts.

5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, or their designate, until December 31, 2030, to negotiate and enter into agreements, as may be required, to support the implementation of the City Council-adopted recommendations presented in the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy, dated December 2, 2021 with non-profit, public, and private sector organizations to: 

a. collaborate on projects or initiatives;

b. provide in-kind and / or financial support from the approved Environment and Energy Division budget on projects or initiatives; and/or

c. receive funding,

on terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council authorize the Deputy City Managers to negotiate and enter into non-competitive agreements, including those with a value exceeding $500,000 for which City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing) with companies that have won Climate Champion status through the MaRS Discovery District's Mission from MaRS Climate Impact Challenge, on the following conditions:

a. that the provision of goods or services from the company will assist the City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is aligned with the City's Net Zero Strategy;

b. that any agreement is within the budget of the respective division within the Deputy City Manager's Service Area;

c.  that the agreement is on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager; and

d.  that the agreement is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

7. City Council direct that the Chief Procurement Officer report, as part of the annual Controller's report, on any non-competitive agreement that the Deputy City Managers enter into with companies that have won Climate Champion status through the MaRS Discovery District's Mission from MaRS Climate Impact Challenge.

8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the City Clerk, to submit a Bill to Council to codify the currently Council-adopted targets, strategies, policies, programs and initiatives pertaining to green energy and climate change, in the first instance from this report, as additional articles in Chapter 669 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, as and where appropriate.

9. City Council direct the City Manager and Deputy City Managers, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy to report back by the first quarter of 2023 on:

a. what aspects of existing City programs and / or by-laws aimed at reducing natural gas use in new and existing buildings need to be strengthened or accelerated; and

b. what additional programs and / or by-laws aimed at reducing natural gas use in new and existing buildings need to be developed and implemented,

in order to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets as outlined in Recommendation 2 above and Attachment B to the report (December 2, 2021) from the Interim Director, Environment and Energy, titled "TransformTO Net Zero Strategy".

10. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Controller, the Director, Accounting Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and other appropriate City Divisions, to prepare financial options and other incentives that the City could provide to encourage uptake of personal electric vehicles and disincentives to discourage use of fossil-fueled personal vehicles within the City of Toronto boundaries and report back through the 2023 budget where feasible and subsequent budget years if implementation in the 2023 budget is not feasible.

11. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy in consultation with the Controller, the Director, Accounting Services, the Chief Planner, and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Buildings, and other appropriate City Divisions, and with Toronto Hydro, and to report back in the first quarter of 2023 on options for additional financial incentives, disincentives and other mechanisms to further encourage deep retrofits of existing buildings.

12. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back in the fourth quarter of 2022 on design and implementation options for a Toronto Carbon Budget and associated key performance metrics, which align with the City's financial budgets, to manage corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions, within an absolute limit that aligns with the City’s 2025, 2030, and 2040 emissions reduction targets, and make clear the implications of the limits for the City's financial budgets, the 2024 budget cycle.

13. City Council request the Government of Ontario and Provincial agencies and corporations to:

a. develop and implement new or amend existing legislation, regulations, policies and / or programs in order to prioritize:

1. demand response and conservation as sources of electricity generation in Independent Electricity System Operator generation selection; and

2. increase the share of renewable electricity generated on the provincial electricity grid;

b. implement legislation, regulations, policies/or programs to encourage the transition to electric vehicles, including:

1. financial incentives for new and used Electric Vehicles;

2. financial incentives for home, workplace and fleet Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure;

3. establish a provincial sales mandate for Zero Emission Vehicles ("Zero Emission Vehicles" are battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) that meets or exceeds any federal sales mandate for Zero Emission Vehicles:

4. support and encourage Electric Vehicles-ready new construction;

5. funding for publicly-accessible Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, including for bi-directional chargers;

6. maintain existing benefits for Electric Vehicle drivers (e.g. High Occupancy Vehicle lane access on provincial highways); and

7. add financial incentives for purchasing all bikes, e-bikes and other non-carbon vehicles that are approved for use on City of Toronto road ways and cycling infrastructure; and

c. require all new and replacement equipment for building heating systems to be greater than 100 per cent efficiency.

14. City Council request the Government of Canada and Federal agencies and corporations to:

a. create and enforce a national clean electricity standard to ensure decarbonization of the electricity grid as soon as possible;

b. ensure all new and replacement equipment for building heating systems be greater than 100 percent efficient as soon as possible;

c. implement new and maintain existing financial incentives to encourage the transition to electric vehicles, including:

1. maintain purchase incentives for new electric vehicles and providing purchase incentives for used electric vehicles;

2. provide financial incentives for home, workplace and fleet electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and

3. provide funding to provinces and municipalities for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including for bi-directional chargers;

d. create and fund a national workforce and skills development strategy to enable a just net-zero transition;

e. conduct a strategic review of international and national supply chain requirements and issues to ensure that municipalities have sufficient access to all goods and services necessary to enable a transition to the net zero emission economy;

f. provide mechanisms and tools to lower the risk to lenders or similar entities involved with financing projects that enable decarbonization at scale; and

g. explore the creation of new crown corporations to manufacture and / or bulk purchase heat pumps, net zero hot water heaters, solar panels, renewable energy technologies, and electric vehicles.