Decisions

CALL TO ORDER: 9:36 a.m.

Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order.

The meeting opened with O Canada.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered the following:

His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Jennifer Cline

Alasdair (Buzz) Grant

Walter Harhay

Rani Rivera

Debra Lynn Saunders

Peggy Ann Smith

Francis Henry (Frank) Walsh 

Speaker Nunziata gratefully acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation, the Haudenasaunee, the Huron-Wendat and home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered the following:

Shimon Perez

Alan Slobodsky

Gord Walkinshaw 

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from Meeting 20 held on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, in the form supplied to the Members.

Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested were presented to City Council for consideration.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, received the following petition for information:

1,  Petition headed "Free The Beach(es) from backroom deals and return it to the City of Toronto", submitted by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Ward 32, Beaches-East York, containing the names of approximately 1,047 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 5 and 6, 2016.

October 5, 2016

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Peter Wallace, City Manager, to come forward to present the City of Toronto Occupational Health and Safety Awards. The first award, the Domenic Mele Health and Safety Award, is presented to an employee or group of employees who made an outstanding contribution to improving health and safety awareness or working conditions or have taken a significant action that prevented injury or illness to City employees. Peter Wallace presented the award to the Toronto Island Water Treatment Plant Team. The second award, the Dr. Sheela Basrur Occupational Health and Safety Award, is presented to the division that has achieved significant injury reduction in the previous calendar year through proactive health and safety program improvements resulting from joint management and labour efforts. Peter Wallace presented the award to Transportation Services.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Councillor Jaye Robinson to come forward. Councillor Robinson advised Members of Council that Toronto Transportation Services had received the 2016 Road Safety Engineering Award for its Curb Radii Design Guidelines from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) at its annual conference in Toronto. Councillor Robinson further advised that these guidelines will become a standard for urban centres across the country.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Raymond Cho who was present in the Chamber. Mayor Tory congratulated Raymond Cho on his election to Provincial Parliament and saluted his years of service to the City of Toronto.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, on behalf of Members of Council, welcomed Councillor Michael Ford and congratulated him on being elected to City Council.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Royson James, journalist with the Toronto Star, had retired from the Press Gallery. Mayor Tory thanked Mr. James for his service to the people of Toronto and informed Members of Council that yesterday he presented a retirement scroll to Mr. James.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Toronto Arts Council Cultural 2016 Leaders Lab Fellows who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Tory advised Members of Council that the intent of the Toronto Arts Council Cultural Leaders Lab program is to build a network of creative problem solvers and innovative thinkers from across Arts disciplines, and to strengthen leadership capacity in the arts sector.

Councillor Ford, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked City Staff who have briefed him on the issues facing Council and thanked Members of Council for their assistance. Councillor Ford stated that he was honoured to be a Member of Council and looked forward to bringing a youthful perspective.

Councillor McConnell, during the morning session of the meeting, stated that September 30th marked Orange Shirt Day to honour and address the residential school survivors and to remember the children who died in that school system.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, asked Members of Council to join her in welcoming the new articling students from Legal Services who were present in the Chamber.

October 6, 2016

Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, stated that October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in the City of Toronto. Councillor Colle advised Members of Council that in order to provide more compassionate care and support for mothers and families who experience pregnancy and infant loss, there is a need for an awareness and understanding of the causes of loss during pregnancy as well as infant loss.

Councillor Doucette, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed her father, step-mother, aunt and uncle who were present in the Chamber.

Speaker Nunziata, prior to the lunch recess, announced to Members of Council, staff, media and members of the public that an emergency evacuation exercise would now be conducted for the Council Chamber. The Speaker issued instructions on the evacuation and immediately recessed the meeting.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the students from Centennial College who were present in the Chamber to learn more about municipal governance.

October 7, 2016

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, stated that earlier in the day he was with the Prime Minister and the Premier of Ontario for the announcement by Thomson Reuters Corp. that it will open a new technology centre in downtown Toronto. Mayor Tory further advised that the new technology centre will add 400 new jobs to the economy.

Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, applauded the Mayor on his leadership and his collegial approach in the Chamber and the community.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke about how the Bahamas, Haiti and the United States of America have been affected by Hurricane Matthew. Mayor Tory, on behalf of the Members of Council and the City of Toronto, offered assistance to those countries affected by the hurricane.

Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, provided an update on the situation in the countries which have been affected by Hurricane Matthew and advised Members of Council that leaders and organizations have been meeting to determine the course of action that should be taken to help those nations recover from the devastation.

October 5, 2016:

City Council adopted the October 5, 2016 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent.

October 6, 2016:

City Council adopted the October 6, 2016 Order Paper.

October 7, 2016:

City Council adopted the October 7, 2016 Order Paper.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, received Administrative Inquiry IA21.1 from Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Ward 32, Beaches East York, regarding Section 2(iv) of the Shelter By-law and the Answer IA21.1a from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, for information.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the following amendments to the Muzik Clubs Lease and any other terms that may be required by the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and the City Solicitor, on the condition that Muzik Clubs also agrees to amend the Muzik Clubs Lease to allow the removal of the Garden of the Greek Gods (referred to in the Lease as the "Existing Statuary") from the Leased Premises at the Board's expense:

a.  amend sections 5.1 and 5.2 of the Muzik Clubs Lease to allow Muzik Clubs to host banquets provided that if Muzik Clubs, in any one year, contracts to hold more than thirty (30) banquets, Muzik Clubs will provide notice to the Liberty Grand Entertainment Group ("Liberty"), and Liberty will have the right to cater such banquets, in accordance with Liberty’s price listing so that the amended sections of the Muzik Clubs Lease will be substantiality as provided in Appendix A to the report (June 14, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place.

2.  City Council authorize the Board of Governors to:

a.  confirm in writing to Muzik Clubs Inc. that, in respect of trade and consumer shows, although the prohibition in the Muzik Clubs Lease will remain, the current practice of the Landlord allowing Muzik Clubs to host occasional trade and consumer shows with the prior consent of the Landlord in appropriate circumstances and in the Landlord's sole discretion will continue, provided that as a condition for this ongoing cooperation, Muzik Clubs Inc. must refrain from marketing itself as a venue for trade and consumer shows, or any other uses not permitted by the terms of the Muzik Clubs Lease; and

b.  establish a procedure whereby any consent will be submitted to the Business Development Committee and then to the Board of Governors for approval, provided however that in the case of urgent matters, the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place will have the authority to give or withhold consent.

3.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place remain confidential as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate Official Plan Amendments for both the Railway Lands West and Railway Lands Central Secondary Plans, informed by community and stakeholder consultation, to provide a planning framework for park use over the rail corridor.

2.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate amendments to the applicable Zoning By-laws as necessary to implement the Official Plan Amendments for both the Railway Lands West and Railway Lands Central Secondary Plans.

3.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to report back in 2017 with an Implementation Strategy for a major park space above the rail corridor between Bathurst Street and Blue Jays Way ("Rail Deck Park") which addresses the following:

a.  the feasibility and options for securing air rights above the rail corridor for the purposes of parkland development;

b.  Class 4 cost estimates and phasing options for development and construction of Rail Deck Park;

c.  funding options, with an emphasis on growth-related revenue sources that minimize debt-financing requirements for Rail Deck Park;

d. a partnership strategy to encourage corporate and community partners to participate in the planning and funding for the construction, programming, operations and maintenance of Rail Deck Park; and

e. an assessment of opportunities to create an implementation strategy to create new connections to Rail Deck Park, including the Green Line along the hydro lands and the northern and southern extensions of the West Toronto Railpath, for the purpose of creating an inter-connected network of parks, including feasibility and funding options.

4.  City Council approve a Rail Deck Park capital project with a project cost of $2.423 million to be created within the Corporate Initiatives Capital Program with cash flow approvals of $78,000 in 2016 and $2.345 million in 2017, funded through the following adjustments:

a.  $400,000 transfer of 2017 approved cash flow from the City Planning Growth Studies capital project, with $360,000 in Development Charge funding and the remaining $40,000 Capital from Current (CFC) funded;

b.  $1,200,000 funding from the Section 42 reserve fund (XR2209);

c.  $202,300 funding from Development Charges (XR2114); and

d.  $621,000 funding from the Alternative Parkland Dedication reserve fund - Ward 20 (XR2213).

5.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to review the eligible growth related funds for the funding requirements in Part 4 above, and to report back as part of the 2017 Budget process on necessary funding adjustments.

6.  City Council approve an increase to the 2016 Operating Budget of $78,000 gross and $0 net, and an increase of 7 temporary positions, fully funded from a contribution from the Rail Deck Park capital project, between the following City Programs:

a.  $41,000 gross and $0 net increase in City Planning's Operating Budget for 2016 part year funding of 4 new positions;

b.  $25,000 gross and $0 net increase in Legal Services' Operating Budget for 2016 part year funding of 2 new positions; and

c.  $12,000 gross and $0 net increase in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's Operating Budget for 2016 part year funding of 1 new position.

7. City Council request the City Manager to review opportunities to use staff within the existing complement of the Waterfront Secretariat, City Planning, Legal Services, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work with the consultant team to execute the proposed work plan for the Rail Deck Park.

8.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to ensure that the Rail Deck Park Implementation Strategy be developed consistent with the principles and directions of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and that this be addressed as a part of the report to Council in 2017, and City Council direct such report to include the following:

a. information on deficiencies in parks in the suburbs;

b. the cost associated with these deficiencies;

c. communities that have undergone Official Plan Amendments to establish a park; and

d. a mechanism to fund parks that are ready to be built out in a similar fashion to the Rail Deck Park.

9. City Council request the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to City Council on an update to the 2001 Parkland Acquisition Strategy to be considered at the same time as the Rail Deck Park Implementation Strategy.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council assign the Integrity Commissioner the duty to receive, assess and refer complaints of harassment/discrimination involving the City Manager, City Clerk and City Solicitor to external consultants, and when appropriate, provide the results of investigations to City Council for action.

2.  City Council, adopt the amended Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy in Appendix 1 to the report (September 8, 2016) from the City Manager, which includes the new duties for the Integrity Commissioner and complies with the new provincial legislation.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve amending the prohibition clause in Members' Staff severance packages as follows:

a.  upon receipt of a severance, a Members' Staff will be restricted from being rehired by another Member of Council or being hired into the Toronto Public Service for a period equivalent to the length of time the severance payment was based on;

b.  a severed Members' staff will be able to work for another Member of Council or to be hired into the Toronto Public Service during the restriction period if they pay back the severance received; and

c.  a severed Members' staff may defer receipt of their severance for up to three months from the day of termination in order to secure employment with another Member of Council or to continue participation in a Toronto Public Service hiring process.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the terms and conditions summarized in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2016) from the City Manager, and authorize the Mayor to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund for a provincial endowment of $17 million, and authorize the City Manager to resolve any outstanding issues.

2.  City Council approve the Toronto Atmospheric Fund's registration and use under the Business Names Act (Ontario) of "The Atmospheric Fund" as its operating name (with its legal name remaining Toronto Atmospheric Fund), to accommodate an expanded mandate to the broader Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

3.  City Council authorize the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to obtain a Line of Credit of up to $2 million secured by the provincial endowment once the funds are received and subject to provincial approval.

4.  City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, to amend, as required, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Relationship Framework to align with the Transfer Payment Agreement and City Council's decisions, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.        

5.  City Council request the Government of Ontario to pass a regulation under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act to exempt the Toronto Atmospheric Fund from provincial accountability requirements given that it is subject to equally or more stringent City of Toronto requirements.

6.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2016) from the City Manager, once the Transfer Payment Agreement is executed between the Government of Ontario, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund and the City of Toronto.

7.  City Council request the Government of Ontario to amend subsections 11(8) and (9) of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act to authorize the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to undertake financial commitments, liabilities or contractual obligations that extend beyond the term of any City Council.

8.  City Council authorize the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, as an interim step to Part 7 above, to undertake financial commitments, liabilities and contractual obligations for up to six months beyond the 2014 to 2018 term of City Council, for which transactions are to be calculated as part of the City's debt and financial obligation limit under Subsection 11(8) of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2016) from the City Manager remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the municipality or local board. The confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 8, 2016) from the City Manager will be made public once the Transfer Payment Agreement is executed between the Government of Ontario, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund and the City of Toronto.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:  

1.  City Council approve the Procedures By-laws for the Civic Theatres Toronto, Hummingbird (Sony) Centre for the Performing Arts, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and the Toronto Centre for the Arts included in Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 8, 2016) from the City Manager. 

2.  City Council request the Boards of Directors of Civic Theatres Toronto, the Hummingbird (Sony) Centre for the Performing Arts, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and the Toronto Centre for the Arts to:

a.  make available to any member of Council any documents including confidential documents that she or he requests; and

b. permit any member of Council who is not a member of the Board to attend all meetings of the Board including closed meeting sessions.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the allocation of up to $2.55 million from the Development Charges Reserve Fund for Subsidized Housing (XR2116) for up to 102 down-payment assistance loans of $25,000.00 to eligible purchasers of housing to be developed on the property currently known as 5131 Sheppard Avenue East, under the terms of the City's Home Ownership Assistance Program.

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to negotiate, enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, all affordable housing funding agreements, and any security, financing or other documents required with Build Toronto, the affordable housing developer, and any other party deemed necessary to facilitate the funding detailed in the report (September 9, 2016) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge any City security documents registered as required by normal business practices.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the report (September 8, 2016) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.

2.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report the financing needs for the Facilities Master Plan prior to or at the same time as the final report of the Long Term Fiscal Plan is being considered by Council.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the City Manager, in collaboration with Toronto Building, Municipal Licensing and Standards, City Planning, Social Development and Finance Administration, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and 311 Toronto to consider the development of online resources to provide condominium dwellers with information on City services and currently available resources.  

2.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Toronto Building, Municipal Licensing and Standards, City Planning, Social Development and Finance Administration and Shelter Support and Housing Administration, to leverage existing consultation initiatives in order to inform condominium dwellers of relevant City services and better understand their needs to inform future City policy and planning decisions.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Acting Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health to designate replacement members for the City of Toronto's two representative positions on the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee for the next ten year period, as members on the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee complete their term.

2.  City Council direct the City Clerk to forward the name(s) of the new City of Toronto representatives to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as they are replaced.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, deferred consideration of Item EX17.13 until the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the budget adjustments detailed in Appendix F to the report (September 9, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to amend the 2016 Approved Operating Budget between Programs that have no impact to the 2016 Approved Net Operating Budget.

2.  City Council direct City Programs and Agencies continue to identify and undertake mitigation strategies to address projected year-end over-expenditures.

3.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the November 16, 2016 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on how well the City Planning Division is meeting performance metrics given the increase of the development activity as outlined in the operating variance report.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve a budget transfer of $39,000 to the Board's 2016 Council-approved operating budget from the City's non-program operating budget, with no incremental cost to the City, to fund the cost of the 2016 impact of the 2015-2018 salary award for Excluded members.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council forward the presentation from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on "Year in Review: City-School Boards Advisory Committee" to the Chairs and Directors of the four Toronto School Boards and the Ministry of Education.

2.  City Council request the Toronto School Boards and the Province of Ontario to include formal engagement of City Councillors as part of the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline Section IX, "Consultation with Local Municipal Governments".

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Government of Ontario to align school capital and operating budget allowances with the Ontario Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan to support Toronto School Boards in meeting their requirements under the Toronto Green Standard and Green Roof By-law, which are consistent with the provincial Plan.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council endorse the Living in Place campaign to promote universal design in construction of all new multi-residential buildings and to support the objectives to amend the Provincial Building Code to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve a Licence Agreement between the Board of Governors, Exhibition Place, the City and the Toronto Transit Commission related to the Toronto Transit Commission Loop on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (July 29, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Governors, Exhibiton Place, the Chief Corporate Officer of the City, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place enter into a Donation Agreement with the Donor regarding a Holodomor Memorial at Exhibition Place, substantially on the terms and conditions of the Letter of Intent attached as Appendix A to the report (July 29, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and the City Solicitor.

1.  City Council authorize an increase to the 2016 Economic Development and Culture Capital Budget in 2016 for the project known as Toronto Centre for the Arts – Main Stage, Phase 2, by a maximum of $1.4 million for a total project cost of $9.849 million, funded by the Toronto Centre for the Arts Improvement Reserve Fund (XR3007).

2.  City Council request a report from the Board of Civic Theatres Toronto on the Capital Project at the Toronto Centre for the Arts including an evaluation of the factors and processes involved in the cost overrun.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2016) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the municipality or local board, and Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 31, 2020 and until a successor is appointed:

Joanne De Laurentiis

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (September 12, 2016) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.

Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (September 12, 2016) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the implementation of the Tennis Pilot Permit Project as part of the New and Enhanced Services for City Council consideration in the 2017 Budget Submission, and to allow the issuing of permits to individuals or organizations at the following four City of Toronto public tennis court locations where there are no Community Tennis Clubs:

a.  Jonathan Ashbridge Park (Toronto / East York) - Ward 32;

b.  Birchmount Park (Scarborough) - Ward 36;

c.  Park Lawn Park (Etobicoke / York) - Ward 5; and

d.  Champlain Parkette (North York) - Ward 10.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the new permit fees, as per Appendix 2 to the report (September 2, 2016) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for consideration in the 2017 annual Operating Budget process, which will include public notification of all user fee changes.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:  

1.  City Council receive the report (August 25, 2016) from the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services for information.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Provincial Government to develop a separate, case specific funding mechanism for the provision of cultural and religious meals in long-term care homes, and provide the requisite funding.

2.  City Council request the Provincial Government to provide a response with an implementation plan in the first quarter of 2017.

3.  City Council direct that copies of any correspondence sent to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, or other Provincial Government officials be provided to Members of City Council.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:  

1.  City Council request the Province of Ontario to recognize and fund all costs associated with the planning, transformation and ongoing service system management of child and family programs, future growth to achieve equity goals, and the annual inflationary costs for program delivery and administration.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Children's Services to accept Provincial funds in the amount of $219,458 to support the full cost of data analysis services in the form of two permanent staff positions.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Children's Services to establish and recruit for three permanent positions, all 100 per cent funded by the Province: two to provide data analysis services; and one to support french-language planning and implementation of Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres, with positions coming on stream in January 2017, and included in the complement of the 2017 Operating Budget Submission.

4.  City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to report to City Council on the funding formula, including the allocation of Provincial resources to be provided to Toronto and on the financial impact to the City for the transformation, sustainment and delivery of child and family programs, when the funding formula and allocation becomes available early in 2017.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Children Services to identify Ontario Child and Family Centres that are seriously oversubscribed and consider opportunities in the 2017 Budget to extend the hours of operation for those Centres that are unable to meet the current service demand.  

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a one-year agreement, on behalf of the City of Toronto, on terms and conditions as approved by the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, with Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, to provide training services and resources to Centennial College for the practical components of the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum for the 2016/2017 program year, at a cost to Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology of $70,315.62 (net of HST) and to require Centennial College to provide and administer a financial bursary program in relation to the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum, for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, working with the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights; the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing; the General Manager, Children’s Services; the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services; the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture; the Medical Officer of Health; the Director, Affordable Housing Office and the Chief Corporate Officer, and in cooperation with a Community Sector Advisory Table, as set out in Appendix B to the report (September 6, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to develop a "whole of government" policy direction and policy framework, including:

a.  key actions, for guiding and modernizing the City’s relationship with the community-based non-profit/voluntary sector; and

b.  a review of not-for-profit governance with a view to strengthening accountability, transparency and sound management; the review may involve developing training and educational programs, perhaps in cooperation with community colleges.

2.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the results before the end of 2017.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council refer Application 2 from the Butterfly (Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network) in the amount of $47,000, to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration for further review with the organization and a report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee when the organization has met the condition of confirming a trustee organization.

2.  City Council approve allocations for the following Investment Funding programs, as recommended in Appendices A, B and C to the report (September 2, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and as amended by Part 1 above, from the 2016 Approved Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration:

a.  $758,000 to 18 organizations for the 2016 Access, Equity and Human Rights Investment Program, as amended by Part 1 above;

b.  $630,000 to 15 organizations for the 2016 Community Safety Investment Program; and

c.  $85,000 be held for appeals for Access, Equity and Human Rights and Community Safety Investment Programs.

3.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to reallocate unused Access, Equity and Human Rights and Community Safety Investment funds during the funding period to partner organizations that can implement the approved project, or to reallocate to applicants that were rated as high priority but not funded due to budget constraints.

4.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report on any re-allocation of 2016 Access, Equity and Human Rights and Community Safety Investment funds as part of the 2017 grants allocation recommendations report.

5.  City Council approve an exemption to the Toronto Grants Policy s5.1.1 for the newly created Intervention Fund (rebranded to Crisis Response Fund) to allow for some grant funds to be used for activities held outside of Toronto. Approved by City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, the Crisis Response Fund will target locally-driven neighbourhood activities that immediately respond to critical incidences of violence through grants of up to $3,000.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to establish a Community Selection Committee, as described in Appendix A to the report (September 6, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to oversee grant making for a legacy project that will build the Hispanic Latin American community.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the location of a new emergency men’s shelter operated by the City at 731 Runnymede Road in Ward 11 at an initial occupancy of 50 beds with the flexibility to add beds in response to extreme weather conditions, and to increase the occupancy rate over time to better support individuals requiring shelter access.

2.  City Council direct the Director, Real Estate Services, to secure the property at 731 Runnymede Road through a lease on terms that are reasonable and at fair market value, and to continue to search for other appropriate sites for the new potential emergency shelter if the negotiations do not result in a lease at fair market value, acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to approval of the proposed shelter program.

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services, as part of the development of the Rockcliffe-Smythe/Junction Strategy (formerly referred to as the York/Weston/Junction Community Strategy) requested by City Council in July 2016, to review the demand for a child care facility in the south end of Ward 11 and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the results of the review.

4.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2016) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration related to the operation of 731 Runnymede Road once the transaction has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Director, Real Estate Services.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2016) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2016) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration will be made public once the transaction has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Director, Real Estate Services.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the receipt of $3,414,425 from the Province over a two-year period to deliver the Survivors of Domestic Violence - Portable Housing Benefit pilot.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement and related agreement(s) with the Ministry of Housing necessary for the receipt and expenditure of funding under the Survivors of Domestic Violence - Portable Housing Benefit pilot program on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

3.  Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend or replace the current administration agreement between the City of Toronto, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (now the Ministry of Housing) and the Ministry of Finance, beyond its current termination date to facilitate the delivery of the 2016-17 and 2017-18 Survivors of Domestic Violence - Portable Housing Benefit pilot program on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

4.  City Council amend the approved 2016 Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $1,228,225 gross, $0 net to deliver the Survivors of Domestic Violence – Portable Housing Benefit pilot and include $2,186,200 gross and $0 net in Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's 2017 recommended budget.

5.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to utilize 10 percent of the funding for administration, an amount of $341,442, the administrative allocation permitted by the Survivors of Domestic Violence - Portable Housing Benefit pilot.

6.  City Council amend the 2016 approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $42,711 gross and $0 net, and approve staffing expenditures in the 2017 and 2018 Shelter, Support and Housing Administration budgets of approximately $298,289 gross and $0 net from the Survivors of Domestic Violence - Portable Housing Benefit pilot administrative allocation, to hire a full time temporary Supervisor, Client Services; Caseworker; and Support Assistant B to assist with the administration of the Survivors of Domestic Violence - Portable Housing Benefit Pilot Program.

7.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, as appropriate, to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other City divisions, provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals to deliver the Survivors of Domestic Violence – Portable Housing Benefit pilot in accordance with the Provincial guidelines for the program.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into agreements with currently funded transitional housing and other housing support projects, as outlined in Appendix A to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, for up to two years for up to $986,028 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2017 and 2018, and subsequent Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a.  from April 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $739,521 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to March 31, 2018 for up to $246,507 gross and $0 net.

2.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement with Neighbourhood Information Post for the Rent Bank Program, as outlined in Appendix B to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, for up to two years for up to $1,798,674 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to approval of the 2017 and 2018, and subsequent Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a.  from January 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $1,438,939 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to March 31, 2018 for up to $359,735 gross and $0 net.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement with Regent Park Community Health Centre for the women's art program, as outlined in Appendix C to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, up to two years for up to $26,875 gross and $0 net in Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2017 and 2018, and subsequent Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a.  from January 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $20,156 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to March 31, 2018 for up to $6,719 gross and $0 net.

4.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into a new agreement with the Daily Bread Food Bank for Creating Health+, as outlined in Appendix D to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 for up to $330,000 gross and $0 net in Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2017 and 2018, and subsequent Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a.  from April 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $247,500 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to March 31, 2018 for up to $82,500 gross and $0 net.

5.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into new agreements or amend existing agreements and allocate funds of up to five percent of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative and Homelessness Initiative Fund project funds for up to two years for up to $737,852 gross and $132,964 net to respond to:

a.  emerging issues and/or unexpected situations impacting the community; and

b.  realign projects and fund new projects resulting from an Application for Continued Funding for currently funded and approved projects as follows:

i.  from April 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $553,389 gross and $99,723 net; and

ii.  from January 1 to March 31, 2018 for up to $184,463 gross and $33,241 net.

6.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to allocate funds for the 2017/18 Health and Safety Fund for up to $200,000 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding consistent with the terms set out in Appendix H to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration subject to the approval of the 2017 and 2018 Operating Budgets for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a.  from April 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $150,000 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to March 31, 2018 for up to $50,000 gross and $0 net.

7.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to allocate Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funds for up to $10,000 per agency funded by Shelter, Support and Housing Administration for a 2017 Capacity Building Fund pilot project for up to $100,000 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2017 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as follows:

a.  from January 1 to December 31, 2017 for up to $100,000 gross and $0 net.

8.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into agreements with Margaret's Housing and Community Support and St. Felix Social Ministries Outreach to provide enhanced cold weather drop-in services, as outlined in Appendix E to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, during 2016 and 2017 for up to $852,000 gross and $416,000 net subject to the approval of the 2017 City Operating Budget as follows:

a.  from October 15 to December 31, 2016 for up to $170,400 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to April 15, 2017 for up to $681,000 gross and $416,000 net.

9.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement, if feasible, with a community agency to operate overnight cold weather drop-in services, as outlined in Appendix E to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, during 2016 and 2017 for up to $300,000 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiatve funding subject to the approval of the 2017 City Operating Budget as follows:

a.  from October 15 to December 31, 2016 for up to $60,000 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1 to April 15, 2017 for up to $240,000 gross and $0 net.

10.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into agreements with Fred Victor Centre and Sistering: A Woman's Place, as outlined in Appendix F to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to provide 24-hour women's drop-in services for up to two years for up to $3,750,000 gross and $0 net of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding subject to the approval of the 2017 and 2018, and subsequent City Operating Budgets as follows:

a.  from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 for up to $3,000,000 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018 for up to $750,000.

11.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into agreements with agencies funded through the Poverty Reduction Initiatives – Enhanced Tenant Support Request for Proposal for up to $0 gross and $75,000 net of Poverty Reduction Initiatives funding subject to the approval of the 2017 City Operating Budget as follows:

a.  from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 for up to $0 gross and $75,000 net.

12.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend additional funding and enter into any agreements as necessary with the Inner City Family Health Team and Community Living Toronto, as outlined in Appendix G to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to provide the Bridges to Housing program for up to two years for up to $26,920 gross and $0 net of Ministry of Community and Social Services funding subject to the approval of the 2017 City Operating Budget as follows:

a.  from October 15, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for up to $13,460 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 for up to $13,460 gross and $0 net.

13.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to extend funding and enter into an agreement with St. Michael's Hospital, Centre for Research on Inner City Health, to undertake a program evaluation of Bridges to Housing, as outlined in Appendix G to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, for up to two years for up to $95,000 gross and $0 net of MCSS funding subject to approval of the 2017 City Operating Budget, as follows:

a.  from October 15, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for up to $47,500 gross and $0 net; and

b.  from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 for up to $47,500 gross and $0 net.

14.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into agreements to deliver projects in accordance with the terms and conditions of the amended contribution agreement with Service Canada for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

15.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to extend funding from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve, and enter into agreements with Margaret's Housing and Community Support Services Inc. and St. Felix Social Ministries Outreach, to upgrade and improve their facilities to provide enhanced cold weather drop-in services during 2016 and 2017, for up to $200,000 gross and $0 net of 2016 funding.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following

1.  City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to:

a.  report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the fourth quarter of 2016 on recommendations on raising awareness on homelessness in the City of Toronto;

b.  issue a Request for Expression of Interest to solicit best practice on raising awareness on homelessness and the need for shelters throughout Toronto as well as for best practice for community outreach and shelter relocation in new neighbourhoods; and

c.  share the Terms of Reference of the Request for Expression of Interest with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Development and Recreation Committee prior to its issue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to secure interim funding up to $2,500,000 from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve Fund (XQ1106), to permit Humewood House to complete the purchase of 55-57 Humewood Drive in advance of the settlement funds being received by the City, subject to the execution of a settlement agreement between the City and Christie Gardens Apartments and Care Inc.

2.  City Council amend the 2016 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $2,500,000 gross, zero net.

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to aggressively pursue the settlement with Christie Gardens and repay $2,500,000 to the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve Fund (XQ1106), once the City receives the settlement money from Christie Gardens.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  Subject to the Toronto District School Board undertaking a review of the implementation of Full-Day Kindergarten and Before-and-After School Program, City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to support and participate in the proposed Toronto District School Board review, and assess the impact on existing child care programs and the development of Extended Day program options for school aged children.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council officially designate Bloor Street as a Cultural Corridor from Bay Street to Bathurst Street as defined in the map in Attachment 1 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  Based on the poll results respecting the intention to expand The Waterfront Business Improvement Area, City Council designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2016) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture as the expanded The Waterfront Business Improvement Area, under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

2.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by-law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2016) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture as the expanded The Waterfront Business Improvement Area.

3.  City Council amend Schedule "A" of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to include the expanded The Waterfront Business Improvement Area.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the report (September 9, 2016) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to establish a Public Food Markets Working Group, made up of City staff from Toronto Public Health, Parks Forestry and Recreation, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Facilities and Real Estate, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services, and other outside stakeholders such as the Toronto Food Policy Council, non-profit food organizations, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, current market organizers, farming organizations and farmer's market associations, to advise the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on the barriers and opportunities for the further development of public markets within the City of Toronto and on the development of a Public Market Strategy for the City of Toronto.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:  

1.  City Council authorize the Treasurer to negotiate and execute an amending agreement with National Bank of Canada (NBC) to extend the existing agreement for a period of 12 months from December 20, 2016 to December 19, 2017, under the same pricing, terms and conditions of the existing agreement and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council ratify the actions of the City Solicitor in commencing proceedings against SNC-Lavalin Inc., LKM Division of SNC-Lavalin Inc., and Cannington Construction Limited.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to continue the said legal proceedings, to settle such proceedings, to appeal any orders with respect to the proceedings and take any other steps with respect to the conduct of such litigation, as the City Solicitor may determine is appropriate in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer.

3.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 18, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and it pertains to litigation affecting the City.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 18, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege and it pertains to litigation affecting the City.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 30 Dunelm Street ("the Property"), as described in Appendix 2 to the report (August 18, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including any related agreements, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (August 18, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other and amended terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to permit Build Toronto to engage in licensing and leasing activities in respect of the Property that is or becomes the subject matter of an executed transfer agreement, during the period prior to the closing of the transfer transaction, on terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the funding of the City’s outstanding expenses related to the property in the report (August 8, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer, from the Council Approved Operating Budget for Facilities Management and Real Estate, Environment and Energy (FREEE), in the year(s) that the expenses are incurred, as necessary, and, once these expenses are known, to transfer the funding for these expenses from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (LARF) (XR1012), with appropriate adjustments to FREEE's Council Approved Operating Budget, as necessary, through subsequent Quarterly Variance Reports.

4.  City Council approve, as the approving authority under the provisions of the Expropriations Act, the transfer to Build Toronto the property municipally known as 30 Dunelm Street, that was acquired by expropriation without giving the original owner from whom the property was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the property.

5.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute the transaction documents required to implement Council’s decision on behalf of the City, including the execution of any required consents, approvals or permissions.

6.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions authorized by Council's decision on behalf of the City, including making payment of any necessary expenses, amending the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), and amending or waiving the terms and conditions, as the City Solicitor may from time to time consider reasonable.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the initialization of the expropriation process for the lands shown as Parts 18 and 19 on the draft Reference Plan of Survey attached as Appendix A (the "Additional Property") to the report (August 18, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Additional Property, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend the hearing to present the City's position and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into an Acknowledgement Agreement with the Province of Ontario for the use of Vendor of Record Agreement (No. OSS-00510687).

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Ergo-Industrial Seating Systems Inc., (the Province of Ontario's vendor of record) for the supply and delivery of Office Seating and Related Services commencing from the date of approval and ending on July 31, 2018, in the amount of $1,750,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,780,800 net of HST recoveries), on the same terms and conditions of the Province of Ontario's Agreement, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council, pursuant to the 2010 Agreement, consent to Tuggs Incorporated's request for a partial assignment of the 2010 Agreement to Cara Operations Limited with respect to the premises municipally known as 1675 Lake Shore Boulevard East, commonly known as 1681 Lake Shore Boulevard East, located in Woodbine Beach Park, as well as concessions at Kew Gardens and the Donald D. Summerville Pool.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to sign a consent to the partial assignment, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Director, Real Estate Services, to initiate discussions with the Tenant on the feasibility of the City of Toronto acquiring the remaining term of the agreement between the City and Tuggs Inc., for the Licenced Area, inclusive of the food, beverage and sponsorship rights and to report back to the Government Management Committee by the first quarter of 2017 on the results of these discussions.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (September 28, 2016) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to specific privileged third-party financial information and legal advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to specific privileged third-party financial information and it pertains to legal advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

4.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Fleet Services to:

a.  explore consolidated Fleet Management and oversight of the City's fleets for all Divisions and fleets operated by City agencies and report back to Government Management Committee on the cost of value of this initiative;

b.  explore ownership options for the City's fleet, including; sale and lease back, or lease options, and report back to Government Management Committee on the cost of value of this initiative; and

c.  report to the Budget Committee on any funds required to conduct these reviews.

5.  City Council request the General Manager, Fleet Services to monitor the progress of improvement to the fleet maintenance with the outsourcing of Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles and the ability to create additional internal capacity and reduce current Heavy and Specialty outsourcing through demonstrated cost savings and improved efficiencies, including access to an adequate quantity of bays.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, received Item GM14.15 for information.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt Alternative 1, set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

2.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Corporate Officer (August 17, 2016) remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land and City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer once there has been a final determination of all property transactions and claims for compensation related to this matter to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer will be made public once there has been a final determination of all property transactions and claims for compensation related to this matter to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council, contingent on City Council approval of the second quarter Capital Variance Report, authorize the City to enter into such agreements as may be required with Build Toronto and/or Toronto Hydro to facilitate the installation of expanded hydro infrastructure to service the future redevelopment of the City lands adjoining the Six Points Interchange, such agreements to include the payment of a deposit to Toronto Hydro in the amount of $4.6 million from project account CTP811-35 and an obligation on the part of Build Toronto to reimburse the City in full for such deposit, together with such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the City to transfer such easements as may be reasonably requested by Toronto Hydro for the purpose of the infrastructure referenced above where required for the purposes of servicing lands currently owned by the City on terms and conditions approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute the transaction documents and agreements referred to in Parts 1 and 2 above on behalf of the City.

4.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to determine the terms upon which the deposit identified in Part 1 above will be fully reimbursed to the City by Build Toronto.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Government of Ontario for authority to enforce the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in the City of Toronto.

2.  City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Licensing and Standards Committee by the end of 2016 on the staffing complement necessary to provide overnight and weekend enforcement of noise and other by-laws, whether through additional FTEs or shift changes.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing to require restaurants, bars, entertainments, night clubs and other establishments which require licensing to maintain the public sidewalk curbs and gutters surrounding their business free from littered cigarette butts, cigar tips, electronic cigarettes and any refuse disposal generated by their patrons at all times.

2.  City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing to ensure cigarette disposal containers or receptacles be mandatory at bars, entertainment establishments, nightclubs and other businesses where patrons dispose cigarette butts on public sidewalks.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to propose a net-zero Community Energy Plan for the Mount Dennis community and report to the Parks and Environment Committee in the first half of 2017 on the proposed plan.

2.  City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to forward this Item to the Ontario Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and to the Member of Provincial Parliament for York South−Weston.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct that the draft amendments to the Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law contained in Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (August 19, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be used as the basis for public consultation.

2.  City Council direct staff to schedule consultation with stakeholders including representatives of the development industry, the Business sector including Business Improvement Areas, Social Development Finance and Administration, Toronto Public Health, the United Way and residents groups.

3.  City Council direct that notice for a public meeting under the Planning Act be given in accordance with the regulations under the Planning Act with the public meeting targeted for a meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee in the second quarter of 2017.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.   City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to work with the Province of Ontario and other appropriate bodies to obtain greater authority over the specifications of interior design and layout of buildings including individual unit layouts to ensure in quantitative terms, a view to the outside, from all bedrooms as the required outcome, and to report back to the January 11, 2017 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council refuse the application to amend Section 2K of Schedule 'B' of the Sign By-law to implement a new area-specific amendment for a portion of the premises municipally known as 2 Strachan Avenue, in order to provide for a third party electronic ground sign in addition to the signage currently permitted by Section 2K of Schedule 'B', as described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2016) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and in Attachment 4 to the report (May 20, 2016) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council award Tender Call No. 2-2016, Contract 17TM-01TP for the Maintenance and Operation of Electrical Traffic Control and Related Devices within the City of Toronto for the period February 1, 2017 to March 31, 2021, to Guild Electric Limited in the amount of $62,186,648 ($63,281,130 net of HST recoveries) having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the tender requirements.

2.  City Council approve cash flow commitments in 2017 to 2021 totalling $31,641,900 in Transportation Services approved 2016-2025 Capital Budget and Plan.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council rescind the eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard/Soudan Avenue.

2.  City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard/Soudan Avenue.

3.  City Council prohibit eastbound through traffic movements from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard/Soudan Avenue.

4.  City Council prohibit westbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard/Soudan Avenue.

5.  City Council prohibit westbound through traffic movements from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard/Soudan Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Provincial Minister of Environment and Climate Change to implement a regulated approach to monitor and test imported soil to be used in construction activities through its proposed regulation governing excess soil, and City Staff advise the Minister of local concerns that all such soil movements should be traceable.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the installation of northbound and southbound cycle tracks and bicycle lanes on Woodbine Avenue, from O'Connor Drive to Queen Street East, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council approve the installation of an eastbound contra-flow bicycle lane on Corley Avenue, from Woodbine Avenue to Brookside Drive, as described in Attachment 2 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. City Council enact the traffic and parking regulation amendments associated with the Parts 1 and 2 above as described in Attachment 3 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager,Transportation Services.

4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council designate the following sections of roadway for bicycle lanes, as described in Revised Attachment 5 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services:

a.  Bayview Avenue between King Street East and Mill Street;

b.  Mill Street between Bayview Avenue and Cherry Street;

c.  Lower River Street between King Street East and Lawren Harris Square (north leg)/Lawren Harris Square (west leg);

d.  Lawren Harris Square (north leg) between Lower River Street/Lawren Harris Square (west leg) and Bayview Avenue;

e.  Sheppard Avenue East between Kingston Road and Morningside Avenue; and

f.  Kingston Road between Highway 401 Westbound off ramp and a point 90 metres west of Sheppard Avenue East.

2.  City Council convert the following sections of roadway from bicycle lanes to cycle tracks, as described in Revised Attachment 5 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services:

a.  the northerly westbound side of Gerrard Street East, between Yonge Street and Jarvis Street and both sides of Gerrard Street East, between Jarvis Street and Berkley Street;

b.  the northerly westbound side of Shuter Street, between Victoria Street and Bond Street;

c.  both sides of  River Street, between Queen Street and Gerrard Street East; and,

d.  both sides of Simcoe Street/Lower Simcoe Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Front Street West.

3.  City Council approve the installation of cycle tracks on the westerly side of Bathurst Street, between Adelaide Street West (east leg) and Adelaide Street West (west leg) and the northerly side of Adelaide Street West (west leg), from Bathurst Street to a point 25 metres further west, as described in Revised Attachment 5 - Amendments to Bicycle Lane and Cycle Track Designations, attached to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services. 

4.  City Council rescind the previous designation of bicycle lanes for the following sections of roadway, as described in Revised Attachment 5 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services:

a.  Spadina Crescent for its entire length; and

b.  Lansdowne Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Lappin Avenue.

5.  City Council approve the traffic and parking regulation amendments required in connection with Parts 1 to 4 above, as described in Revised Attachment 6 to the report (September 13, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

6.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 68 Baby Point Road  under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 68 Baby Point Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (August 19, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.  If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 45 Apted Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 1 Benway Drive.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 46 Daniels Street.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Deerfoot Road.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council prohibit left-turn movements for northbound traffic on Keele Street, approximately 76 metres north of Keele Street and Maple Leaf Drive, at the private driveway access of 2522 Keele Street. 

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $1.50 per hour on the north side of Church Street, between a point 66 metres east of Pine Street and a point 30 metres west of Uphill Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the location identified in Appendix A attached to the report (August 18, 2016) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Bellwoods Brewery for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass during opening hours.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council permanently close portions of the public lane extending easterly from Ledbury Street between Cranbrooke Avenue and Woburn Avenue, shown as Parts 8, 17 and 18 on Sketch No. PS-2010-118 (the "Lane") attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 12, 2016) from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (August 12, 2016) from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public highway legally described as Parcel Plan -1, Section M-1649, being Cusack Court, Township of York/North York, City of Toronto being the whole of  PIN 10090-0324 (LT) (the "Highway") and also shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2012-014, attached to the report (August 12, 2016), from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix A to the report (August 12, 2016), from the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council exempt the applicant at 1912 and 1914 Avenue Road from the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 parking requirement of 15 parking spaces and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 parking requirement of 57 parking spaces, subject to a $498,825.00 Payment-In-Lieu of Parking; providing the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve a designated accessible parking space to operate at all times on the east side of McRae Drive, between a point 5.5 metres south of Field Avenue and the north curb line of Field Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit parking on Saturdays and Sundays on the west side of Laird Drive, between Millwood Road and McRae Drive.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council confirm the action taken by the North York Community Council in advising the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection, for liquor licensing purposes, to the following request, noting that applicants are required to comply with other applicable by-laws and obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way:

a. a temporary liquor licence extension from the York University Student Centre, Underground Campus Kitchen, for the proposed outdoor beer garden for YorkFest, hosted by The Underground, York University Student Centre, and the York Federation of Students, at York University, to be held at Catalpa Court, located on the north east side on campus, 4700 Keele Street, on September 21, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the Bayview Avenue access to the Gates of Bayview lands at 4001, 4003 and 4005 Bayview Avenue, provided the expense of the installation be funded by the owner of such lands.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to Blocks 1-8 on Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2527 as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (August 10, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire one year following enactment by City Council.

2. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium for the lands at 206 and 208 Finch Avenue West, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (August 9, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (August 9, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the Plan of Condominium for registration;  and

b.  any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 206 and 208 Finch Avenue West, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 740 and 740 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

5. City Council direct City Planning staff, in a separate report, to evaluate the extent to which the Sheppard West-Dublin Secondary Plan has succeeded in providing "a lively pedestrian environment" and in so doing: 

a. evaluate the types of businesses that have populated Sheppard Avenue;

b. report on what adjustments need to be made in the Plan to encourage the growth of retail uses that actually contribute to a lively retail pedestrian environment; and

c. table the report at the North York Community Council in 2017, and include any recommended changes to the site plan design guidelines.

6. City Council direct that Streetscape improvements include multiple seating opportunities to enhance the streetscape and pedestrian experience.

7. City Council direct Urban Design staff to report separately on how ground level street parking can be incorporated into an attractive arterial road streetscape in a pedestrian-oriented environment.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (August 23, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 4 to the report (August 23, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

3. City Council direct City Planning staff, in consultation with Transportation Services, to pursue opportunities for the creation of a median on Tippett Road in accordance with Policy 5.7 of OPA 309 for the Tippett Road Area Regeneration Study.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (August 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 4 to the report (August 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2. City Council request Transportation Services staff to consider funds in the Transportation Services 2017 Capital program in order to initiate a feasibility study on a pedestrian and cycling overpass of the Metrolinx railway corridor, and report back by the second quarter of 2017 with preliminary findings and costing.

3. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to initiate discussion with other City staff including Build Toronto, on completed and in progress railway overpass projects to determine best practices and opportunities to utilize existing design options and an accelerated construction time-frame.

4. City Council direct Transportation Services staff in conjunction with other appropriate Divisions, to initiate discussion with the Federal Government of Canada to determine eligibility for infrastructure funding for this overpass project.

5. City Council direct Engineering and Construction Services staff to expedite by the end of 2017 the review of the proposed retaining wall for Block G and assist the applicant to move towards its construction in a timely manner.

6. City Council direct that appropriate arrangements be made to ensure the retaining wall is built along the entire boundary of Mount Sinai Cemetary, including on the lands to be transferred to the City of Toronto, with a consistent design and construction method.

7. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to also review the proposed retaining wall design to ensure that there is no impact on the provision for a future railway overpass structure.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other staff as appropriate, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form for the property at 346, 350, 352 and 356 Eglinton Avenue West.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff  to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the report (August 30, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary.

3. Should the Ontario Municipal Board approve the application, City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the Board that the Zoning By-law should not be approved without the provisions of such services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be considered appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the applicant and the Ward Councillor.

4. Should the Ontario Municipal Board approve the application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold it's Order approving the application until such time as:

a. the Board has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a form satisfactory to the City; and

b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 11, 13, 15 and 19 Altamont Road in their current form.

2. Should the Ontario Municipal Board approve the applications, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withholds its Order approving the applications until such time as the Ontario Municipal Board has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City.   

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the local Councillor and appropriate staff, to review any new proposal from the applicant which addresses City concerns and that any such proposal being considered for settlement be presented to the community, and to the North York Community Council, at least three (3) months prior to any scheduled Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 318 Lytton Boulevard.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 1 Tottenham Road.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following: 

1. City Council refuse the requested variance to §694-21D(5)(a) of the Sign By-law, which provides that a sign shall not be erected above the second storey, required to allow one illuminated wall sign to be displayed at the uppermost portion of the third storey of the south elevation, at the premises municipally known as 220 Sheppard Avenue West, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (August 10, 2016) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to amend former Borough of East York By-law No. 6-87 to revise the Reasons for Designation in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1477 Bayview Avenue attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 10, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explain the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and describe its heritage attributes.

2. If there are no objections to the proposed amendment in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council amending designating By-law No. 6-87.

3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed amendment to the Conservation Review Board.

4. If the proposed amendment is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to amend the designating by-law.

5. City Council include the views identified in the report (August 10, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in an amendment to the Official Plan Public Realm Policy, Section 3.1.1., Schedule 4.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize that a study be undertaken of the Lawrence Park West Area as a potential Heritage Conservation District under Section 40.(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, as indicated by the boundary in Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

Item NY16.53 was withdrawn at City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to conduct a study and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the first quarter of 2017 to determine the potential of installing bike lanes along the following streets:

a.  Dovehouse Avenue between Keele Street/William Baker cycling loop and Sentinel Road; and

b.  Sentinel Road between Dovehouse Avenue and Sheppard Avenue West.

2. City Council direct that the appropriate City staff host a community consultation.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 18 Fitzgibbon Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council not approve the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Kennedy Road at Perthshire Street.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Steeles Avenue East between Midland Avenue and a point 90 metres west, for eastbound right turns only, buses excepted.

2.  City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Steeles Avenue East, from Midland Avenue to a point 60 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium for the lands at 3765 St Clair Avenue East, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to report (August 5, 2016) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

a.  the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to report (August 5, 2016) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

b.  any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2.  City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 3765 St. Clair Avenue East as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to report (August 5, 2016) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3.  City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4.  Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate.

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

6.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council concur in the action taken by the Scarborough Community Council in approving a special occasion liquor license permit to the Scarborough Hospital Foundation for the Brave T.O. Race on the grounds of the Morningside Park at 390 Morningside Avenue, due to the timing of the event: September 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the lands at 45 Dovercourt Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to be available at the September 7, 2016 Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner(s) to:

a.  provide a revised functional servicing and stormwater management report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance;

b.  make satisfactory arrangements with the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, in accordance with the functional servicing report accepted by the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

c.  obtain and submit a discharge agreement/permit from City of Toronto, Toronto Water, Environmental Monitoring and Protection Section for discharging groundwater to city sewers, if applicable.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 30 and 66 Humbert Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment No. 353 attached as Attachment 4 to report (August 18, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 30 and 66 Humbert Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to report (August 18, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with Attachment 5 amended by:

a.  Deleting the numbers “4(4)” in Section 2;

b.  Deleting Section 2. (b) and replacing it with the following new section (b):

"2.(b) In addition to the uses permitted by Section 6(1), the following additional uses are permitted within the building which existed on the lot on January 1, 2016:

a) artist and/or photographer studio;

b) charitable institution;

c) cultural and arts facilities;

d) custom workshop;

e) commercial school;

f) day nursery;

g) social enterprise office;

h) performing arts studio;

i) trade school; and,

j) youth recreation facility."

c.  Deleting Section 2. (c) and replacing it with the following new section (c):

"2.(c) The following uses permitted in 2.(b) will not occupy more than 1 floor within the building which existed on the lot on January 1, 2016:

a) commercial school; and,

b) trade school."

d.  Deleting Section 2. (g) and replacing with the following new (g):

"2.(g) None of the provisions of Section 4(4) of By-law 438-86, as amended, apply to the non-residential uses permitted on the lot, provided a minimum of 11 parking spaces are provided on the lot, except for the following uses, which will continue to be subject to the parking requirements of Section 4(4) of By-law 438-86, as amended:

a) a place of worship; and,

b) all uses listed under Section 6(1)(f)(b)(iii) General Institutions, other than a ‘charitable organization’."

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4.  City Council request the Toronto Catholic District School Board to consult further with local residents and business owners on the future use of the building in accordance with the proposed new zone provisions at 30 and 66 Humbert Street and to include the Ward Councillor in these discussions when necessary.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium for the lands at 217-219 Manning Avenue, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (August 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a.  the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (August 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

b.  any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2.  City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 217-219 Manning Avenue generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (August 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3.  City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4.  Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate.

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

6.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 897 and 899 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as Attachment 9 to the report (August 19) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 897 and 899 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as Attachment 10 to the report (August 19) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include the following as part of the Site Plan Approval process:

a. a Construction Liaison Committee as a condition of site plan approval and that the developer work with the community, including, but not limited to, Syndicate Sound (at 909 Queen Street East, the local residents and representatives of the Leslieville Business Improvement Area, the local schools and the appropriate staff to implement such a plan; and

b. the requirement for the developer to include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding be allocated to community artwork at their sole cost and to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

5.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure streetscaping adjacent to the site through the Site Plan approval process and ensure that such streetscaping is determined through review of the existing Streetscape Manual and streetscaping associated with the Leslie Barns to ensure that future streetscaping along the length of Queen Street East within Leslieville is appropriate and consistent.

6.  City Council exclude the subject site (897 and 899 Queen Street East) from Permit Parking Area 8D and request the Applicant to provide appropriate notice to potential purchasers.

7.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2017 on the potential to explore changes to the use and design of the Morse-McGee laneway (which extends east from Empire Avenue to Carlaw Avenue), adjacent to the subject site, to potentially formalize safe pedestrian movement on the laneway.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 2301 and 2315 Danforth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the supplementary report (October 4, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2301 and 2315 Danforth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the supplementary report (October 4, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

a.  a cash contribution in the amount of $400,000.00 payable prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment, allocated as follows:

i. $400,000.00 towards improvements to local parks; and

ii. in the event the cash contributions referred to in Section a. i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

5.  The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

a.  the Owner shall provide and maintain 14 residential rental dwelling units on the subject site as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years, comprising 4 bachelor and 10 one-bedroom units, as shown on the plans submitted to City Planning dated July 5, 2016 with any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.  Of these units, at least 2 bachelor and 5 one-bedroom units shall have rents set at 80 percent of affordable rents, which shall be offered to tenants on the centralized waiting list for housing; and 2 bachelor and 5 one-bedroom units shall have affordable rent, which may be offered to tenants on the centralized waiting list for housing;

b.  the Owner shall enter into, and register on title, one or more Section 111 Agreement(s) to secure the rental replacement units outlined above and as detailed in the draft Zoning By-law Amendments which are Attachment 9 and 10 to the report (August 12, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East District to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

c.  the Owner shall enter into and register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, agreeing not to transfer or charge those parts of the lands comprising the 14 replacement residential rental dwelling units, without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to assist with securing the Section 111 Agreement against future owners and encumbrances of the lands until such time as the City Solicitor determines that its registration on title is no longer required to secure the provisions of the Section 111 Agreement.

6.  City Council approve the application for a Section 111 permit in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 667 to allow the demolition of the existing 14 rental dwelling units located at 2301-2315 Danforth Avenue subject to the following conditions:

a.  the owner shall provide and maintain 14 rental dwelling units, comprising 4 bachelor and 10 one-bedroom units in the development for a period of at least 20 years as shown on the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 5, 2016;

b.  the owner shall provide at least 2 bachelor and 5 one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units with rents set at 80 percent of affordable rents, which shall be offered to tenants on the centralized waiting list for housing, and no more than 2 bachelor and 5 one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, which may be offered to tenants on the centralized waiting list for housing;

c.  the owner shall enter into and register on title one or more Section 111 Agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Part 6.a. and b. above and as described in the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment which is Attachment 9 and 10 to the report  (August 12, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

d.  the owner shall enter into and register on title, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act (to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor) agreeing not to transfer or charge those parts of the lands, comprising the 14 replacement rental dwelling units, without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate, to assist with securing the Section 111 Agreement against future owners and encumbrances of the lands until such time as the City Solicitor determines that its registration on title is no longer required to secure the provisions of the Section 111 Agreement.

7.  City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue a preliminary approval for the application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 for the demolition of the 14 rental dwelling units at 2301-2315 Danforth Avenue after all of the following have occurred:

a.  the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

b.  the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate, pursuant Plan to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; and

c.  the issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the approved development of the site.

8.  City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Section 111 permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the preliminary approval referred to in Part 7 above for the existing residential rental dwelling units.

9.  City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a demolition permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act for the existing residential units at 2301-2315 Danforth Avenue no earlier than the issuance of the first Building Permit for the foundation of the development and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the preliminary approval referred to in Part 7 above which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667, of the Municipal Code, on condition that:

a.  the owner erect a residential building on site no later than 3 years from the day demolition of the buildings is commenced; and

b.  should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Condition 9. a., the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.

10.  City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, further public notice is not required. 

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands Downtown in accordance with the revised draft Area Specific Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (October 4, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands Downtown in accordance with the revised draft Area Specific Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (October 4, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands Downtown in accordance with the revised draft Area Specific Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the supplementary report (October 4, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the revised draft Area Specific Official Plan Amendment and Area Specific Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

5.  Where City Council passes a conflicting site specific by-law at the same Council meeting as the by-laws set out in Parts 2 and 3 above, City Council authorize the City Clerk to list each such site specific by-law as a prevailing by-law.

6.  Where the Ontario Municipal Board is awaiting submission of the final form of a conflicting by-law already approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to insert a provision in the final form of such by-law to ensure it is listed as a prevailing by-law in respect of the by-laws set out in Parts 2 and 3 above.

7.  If minor variance under application number A0728/16TEY respecting 44 Gerrard Street East receives final approval, City Council authorize the City Clerk to add a clause to the draft Area Specific Zoning By-law Amendments to ensure the permissions granted by the minor variance prevail.

8.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to add a clause to the draft Area Specific Zoning By-law Amendments to ensure the permissions granted under the minor variances for 456 Wellington Street West (A0728/07TEY) and 130 Bloor Street West/155 Cumberland Street (A0771/05TEY and A0330/07TEY) prevail.

9.  City Council determine that no further notice is required in respect of the revised draft Area Specific Official Plan Amendment and Area Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendments.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of a Zoning By-law Amendment based on the applicant's revised plans dated August 10, 2016 and described in the report (August 24, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to any final revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and subject to the following:

a.  The provision by the owner, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, the following community benefits to be included in the Zoning By-law amendment and such community benefits to be secured in an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and such agreement shall be registered prior to a final order on the appeals by the Ontario Municipal Board;

i.  a cash contribution of $7,000,000.00 to be provided to the City to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for the following capital improvements;

A.  $2,800,000.00 towards the multi-purpose community space within the shared community facility (Community Centre, Elementary Schools and Childcare Centre) proposed  at 20 Brunel Court (Block 31 Railway Lands) to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

B.  $2,000,000.00 towards the YMCA Centre at 505 Richmond Street West to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

C.  $700,000.00 for the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 20;

D.  $700,000.00 for capital repairs to existing Toronto Community Housing buildings in Ward 20; and

E.   $800,000.00 toward parkland improvements; in the Southern Linear Park including a Southern Linear Park bridge over Spadina Avenue; in Canoe Landing Park; and/or for the Bentway (Project Under Gardiner) to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

ii.    the required cash contributions pursuant to Parts 1.a.i. A, B, C, D and E above shall be provided to the City as follows:

A.  $2,800,000.00 immediately upon the Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect;

B.  $1,400,000.00 prior to the issuance of an above-grade building permit on the lot; and

C.  $2,800,000.00 prior to any condominium registration.

iii.  the required cash contributions pursuant to Parts 1.a.i. A, B, C, D and E above are to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the day the payment is made; and

iv.  in the event the cash contribution in Part 1.a.i.B above has not been used for the intended purpose within five (5) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

b.    The following matters are recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development, at the owner's expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

i.      the Owner shall convey and register for nominal consideration, a non-exclusive easement in perpetuity in favour of the City, for an area having a minimum size of approximately 100 square metres for use by the general public as publicly accessible, privately-owned open space at the south east corner of the site, the extent of such area to be identified in the zoning by-law to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.  The specific configuration and design of the privately-owned open space to be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and local community, as part of site plan approval, and to come into effect on the first residential or non-residential occupancy.  The maintenance of this privately-owned open space is to be the responsibility of the owner.

ii.    prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and thereafter in support of the development, will implement the plan during the course of construction.  The Construction Management Plan will include, but not limited to, details regarding size and location of construction staging areas, dates and significant concrete pouring activities, measures to ensure safety lighting does not negatively impact adjacent residences, construction vehicle parking locations, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and any other matters deemed necessary; and

iii.  prior to site plan approval, the owner shall provide a Loading Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the local community. The Loading Management Plan will include, but not limited to, hours of operation of the loading docks and frequency of use by type(s) of loading vehicles and will set out arrangements which will be put in place for the accommodation of smaller delivery vehicles within the parking garage that do not require a loading dock.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold its final order on the Zoning By-law amendment pending:

a. receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor that the final form of the Zoning By-law amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

b. receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor of the satisfactory execution and registration of the Section 37 Agreement required in Parts 1.a. and 1.b. above; and

c. receipt of confirmation from the City Solicitor of the resolution of outstanding items related to servicing outlined in the memo from City of Toronto, Development Engineering dated June 22, 2016 to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the applicant’s appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 18 Brownlow Avenue, 174-200 Soudan Avenue and 71-73 Redpath Avenue (15 247245 STE 22 OZ) for reasons including the following:

a. the proposal does not have regard for section 2(h) (j) (p) and (q) of the Planning Act;

b.  the proposal is not consistent with applicable policies in the Provincial Policy Statement, does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and does not conform with the City of Toronto Official Plan;

c.  the proposal represents overdevelopment of the site; and

d.  the proposal is not in the public interest and does not represent good planning.

2. In the event that the proposal is approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board, that City Council:

a.  authorize the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

b.  authorize the City Solicitor to secure the requirement of on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act be conveyed to the City of Toronto for this site set out in Item TE14.31 adopted by City Council at its meeting on March 10, 2016.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the applicant’s appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 89-101 Roehampton Avenue (16 112811 STE 22 OZ) for reasons including the following:

a.  the proposal does not have regard for section 2(h) (j) (p) and (q) of the Planning Act;

b.  the proposal is not consistent with applicable policies in the Provincial Policy Statement, does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and does not conform with the City of Toronto Official Plan; and

c.  the proposal represents overdevelopment of the site.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor together with City Planning staff and other staff, as necessary, to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board and support the revised Block 3 proposal for the property 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Glen Road, 4, 6, 58, 60, 62, 64, 76 and 100 Howard Street, and 603, 605, 607, 609 and 611 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans dated April 25, 2016 by architectAlliance and date stamped July 28, 2016 by City Planning.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to work with the applicant on the final form of the draft Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments, to be presented to the Ontario Municipal Board that includes the revisions to Block 3 referred to in Part 1 above.

3.  City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to continue to withhold its final order for the lands at 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Glen Road, 4, 6, 58, 60, 62, 64, 76 and 100 Howard Street, and 603, 605, 607, 609 and 611 Sherbourne Street until the Owner satisfies the terms set out in Council's decision on Item CC5.9 adopted by City Council at its meeting on April 2, 2015.

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare or amend and appropriate City Officials to execute all contemplated agreements related to this development to reflect the revisions contemplated in the report (August 2, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment at 55 Eglinton Avenue East for reasons including the following:

 
a.  the proposal is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014;

b.  the proposal does not conform to policies of the Official Plan, including policies related to Built Form and Mixed Use Areas;

c.  the proposal does not respond appropriately to Council-adopted guidelines/policies including the Tall Building Design Guidelines and the draft built form principles for the Yonge-Eglinton Centre; and

d.  the proposal does not provide office replacement as set out in Council-adopted and Minister-approved policies of Official Plan Amendment 231, currently under appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board.

2.  Should the application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the appropriate City Staff  to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council's refusal of the Zoning By-law Amendment.

3.  City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments at 874-878 Yonge Street and 3-11 Scollard Street for the reasons contained in the report (August 12, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor together with City Planning and other appropriate staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.

3.  In the event that any development arising out of the subject application (File No. 16 173154 STE 27 OZ) is approved, City Council require on-site parkland dedication be conveyed to the City pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 41 Alcina Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 14, 2016, July 27, 2016 and August 9, 2016, prepared by Angela Tsementzis Architects, date-stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services on August 10, 2016, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., date-revised August 10, 2016, date-stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services on August 10, 2016, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to the following conditions:      

a.  Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the alterations as set out in the report (August 18, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repair and maintenance and usual minor works as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.  provide full building permit drawings including a landscape plan, notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

ii.  obtain all necessary permits to injure any privately owned trees located within the Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District issued under Chapter 813, Article III of the Toronto Municipal Code.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 958 Broadview Avenue (Chester Public School) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 958 Broadview Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (August 10, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.  If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 875 Pape Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove eight (8) City-owned Siberian elm trees, located on road allowance fronting 65 Langley Avenue.

2.  City Council request the Director, Urban Forestry to ensure that Tree Protection zones are put in place for all construction at 65 Langley Avenue and to ensure the construction is monitored.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the 5-7 The Esplanade (now 1 The Esplanade) - Public Art Plan attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2016) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in respect of the municipal addresses 1, 1A, 2, 2A and 4 Elm Avenue, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes.

2.  City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 880, Fire Routes, to amend the address of the private roadway located at the property currently listed in Schedule A, Fire Route Designations to Chapter 880, Fire Routes as 4A Spadina Avenue to 4K Spadina Avenue.

2.  City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve an accessible loading zone on the north side of Danforth Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, between a point 46 metres east of Dawes Road and a point 11.5 metres further east.

2. City Council amend the existing pay-and-display parking, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, for a maximum period of 3 hours, at a rate of $1.50 per hour, on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between Dawes Road and Sibley Avenue, to operate between a point 57.5 metres east of Dawes Road and Sibley Avenue.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the closure of the east sidewalk and a portion of the curb lane on Bathurst Street, between Front Street West and a point 71.0 metres north, while retaining two northbound travel lanes on Bathurst Street from September 8, 2016 to July 31, 2018.

2.  City Council rescind the existing "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays" regulation on the east side of Bathurst, between Front Street West and a point 87.5 metres north.
  

3.  City Council rescind the existing "No Parking, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays" regulation on the east side of Bathurst, between Front Street West and a point 87.5 metres north.

4.  City Council enact a "No Stopping, Anytime" restriction on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Front Street West and a point 87.5 metres north.

5.  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.

6.  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.

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

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, deferred consideration of Item TE18.56 until the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting to permit the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to Council on:

a.  a revised construction staging proposal from the developer which eliminates the arterial lane closures; and 

b. a full analysis of the transportation impacts of any proposed arterial lane closures, in both directions, by time of day, of the lane closure requested in this Item, for all modes of transportation including pedestrians, cyclists, transit and vehicles. 

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, deferred consideration of Item TE18.57 until the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting to permit the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to Council on: 

a. a revised construction staging proposal from the developer which eliminates or reduces the duration of the arterial lane closures; and

b. a full analysis of the transportation impacts of any proposed arterial lane closures, in both directions, by time of day, of the lane closure requested in this Item, for all modes of transportation including pedestrians, cyclists, transit and vehicles.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (August 18, 2016) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the no stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Christie Street, between a point 91 metres north of Bloor Street West and Barton Avenue to be in effect between a point 94.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and Barton Avenue.

2.  City Council amend the no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Christie Street, between a point 91 metres north of Bloor Street West and Barton Avenue to be in effect between a point 94.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and Barton Avenue.

3.  City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Christie Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 75 metres north.

4.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Christie Street, between a point 29 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 37.5 metres further north.

5.  City Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Christie Street (east branch), between a point 66.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 28 metres further north.

6.  City Council designate a passenger loading zone to operate at all times on the east side of Christie Street, between a point 66.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 28 metres further north.

7.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of the channelizing island on Christie Street, north of Bloor Street West, between Christie Street (west branch) and Christie Street (east branch).

8.  City Council designate the channelizing island on Christie Street, north of Bloor Street West, between Christie Street (west branch) and Christie Street (east branch), as one-way for eastbound traffic only.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres east of Foxbar Road and a point 30.5 metres west of Avenue Road, to be in effect between a point 15 metres east of Foxbar Road and a point 62 metres west of Avenue Road.

2.  City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 98.5 metres west of Avenue Road, to be in effect between a point 62 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 98.5 metres west of Avenue Road.

3.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 55 metres west of Poplar Plains Road, to be in effect between a point 62 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 55 metres west of Poplar Plains Road.

4.  City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except public holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between Poplar Plains Road and a point 52.7 metres west of Deer Park Crescent.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north and west sides of Kingston Road, between a point 78 metres east of Glen Manor Drive and Malvern Avenue.

2.  City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north and west sides of Kingston Road, between Queen Street East and a point 43.5 metres east of Glen Manor Drive, to be in effect between Queen Street East and a point 8 metres east of Glen Manor Drive.

3.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Kingston Road, between a point 87 metres east of Glen Manor Drive and Birchmount Road, to be in effect between Malvern Avenue and Birchmount Road.

4.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north and west sides of Kingston Road, between Queen Street East and a point 31 metres east of Glen Manor Drive, to be in effect between Queen Street East and a point 81 metres east of Glen Manor Drive.

5.  City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Kingston Road, between a point 31 metres east of the east curb of Glen Manor Drive and a point 56 metres further east.

6.  City Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of  Kingston Road, between a point 31 metres east of a point opposite Glen Manor Drive and a point 56 metres further east.

7.  City Council rescind the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of  Kingston Road, between a point 43.5 metres east of a point opposite Glen Manor Drive and a point 34.5 metres further east.

8. City Council designate a school bus loading zone to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north and west sides of Kingston Road, between a point 81 metres east of Glen Manor Drive and a point 58 metres further east. 

9. City Council prohibit stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north and west sides of Kingston Road, between a point 81 metres east of Glen Manor Drive and a point 58 metres further east.

10.  City Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Kingston Road, between Malvern Avenue and a point 28.5 metres east.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council  amend the "No Stopping, Anytime" regulation on the west side of Dundas Street West, between Boustead Avenue and a point 73.4 metres north, to operate between Boustead Avenue and a point 91.6 metres north.

2.  City Council amend the easterly southbound lane on Dundas Street West, between a point 51.4 metres north of Boustead Avenue and a point 22 metres further north, anytime, for southbound left-turning traffic (streetcars excepted), to operate between  a point 51.4 metres north of Boustead Avenue and a point 40.2 metres further north.

3.  City Council amend the westerly southbound lane on Dundas Street West, between a point 51.4 metres north of Boustead Avenue and a point 22 metres further north, anytime, for southbound straight-through traffic, to operate between  a point 51.4 metres north of Boustead Avenue and a point 40.2 metres further north.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the southbound left turn prohibition from Oriole Parkway to Frobisher Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, TTC Vehicles Excepted.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals on Mount Pleasant Road at Roxborough Drive.

2.  City Council rescind the existing westbound left-turn prohibition in effect at all times on Mount Pleasant Road and Roxborough Drive.

3.  City Council approve the alteration of the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Roxborough Drive, removing the northbound right-turn channel, generally as shown on drawing 421G- 2190, dated August 2016, attached to the report (July 24, 2016) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

4.  City Council request the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services, to review the curb radius at the northeast corner at Mount Pleasant Road and Roxborough Drive and to incorporate further safety and sidewalk enhancements for cyclists and pedestrians by shortening the distance between the intersection.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

A. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection, for liquor licensing purposes, to the following requests, noting that applicants are required to comply with other applicable By-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio area extending into the City's right of way:

1. Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. during the King by King West Music Festival, to be held from November 10 to 13, 2016, for the following establishments:

The Underground Garage - 365 King Street West

Joe Ma Ma's - 317 King Street West

N'Awlins - 299 King Street West

The Peacock - 65 King Street West

Rock'n Horse - 250 Adelaide Street West

Adelaide Hall - 250 Adelaide Street West

Dublin Calling - 250 Adelaide Street West

The Delta Hotel - 75 Lower Simcoe Street

The Hyatt Hotel - 370 King Street West

Thoroughbred - 304 Richmond Street West

The Office Pub- 117 John Street

Fred's Not Here - 321 King Street West

UG3 Live - 365 King Street West

2. Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. each day (indoors only) for the following venues during Canadian Music Week 2017 to be held from April 18 to April 23, 2017 (4:00 a.m. on April 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2017), for the following establishments in the City of Toronto:

Drake Underground, 1150 Queen Street West
Smiling Buddha, 961 College Street
Cherry Cola, 200 Bathurst Street
Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Avenue
Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West

Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West
Hard Luck, 812 Dundas Street West
Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Avenue
Mod Club, 722 College Street
Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide Street West

Bovine, 542 Queen Street West

Cameron House, 408 Queen Street West

Handlebar, 159 Augusta Avenue

Hideout, 484 Queen Street West

Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street West

Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor Street West

Rivoli, 334 Queen Street West

Silver Dollar, 486 Spadina Avenue

Sneaky Dee's, 431 College Street

Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue

Underground Garage, 365 King Street West

UG3, 77 Peter Street

Velvet Underground, 508 Queen Street West

Drake 150, 150 York Street

a. City Council object to the request for a temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. during Canadian Music Week 2017 to be held from April 18 to April 23, 2017 (4:00 a.m. on April 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2017), for the following establishments:

Coda, 794 Bathurst Street

Hoxton, 69 Bathurst Street

3. Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. as part of Indie Week Canada 2016 to be held from November 15 to 20, 2016 for the following establishments:

The Mod Club, 722 College Street

The Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen Street West

The Hideout, 484 Queen Street West

Cameron House, 408 Queen Street West

Cherry Cola's rock and rolla, 200 Bathurst Street

The Drake, 1150 Queen Street West

UG3, 77 Peter Street

The Underground Garage, 365 King Street West

Silver Dollar, 486 Spadina Avenue

Coalition, 282 Augusta Avenue

The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue

The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Avenue

The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West

Nocturne, 550 Queen Street West

Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide Street West

Velvet Underground, 508 Queen Street West

The Peacock, 365 King Street West

4. Temporary liquor licence extensions for BMO Field (Licence #812542), 100 Princes' Boulevard, for 3 events to take place on the south grandstand of the BMO Field, directly behind section 213 on the following dates:

November 6 to November 19, 2016 – Toronto Football Club Playoffs

November 21 to December 4, 2016 – Grey Cup Games

December 6 to December 19, 2016 – Grey Cup Games

B. City Council concur in the action taken by the Toronto and East York Community Council, due to the timing of the event, in approving the following:

1. Temporary liquor licence extensions from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. for the 8th Annual All-Night Celebration of Contemporary Art, during Nuit Blanche, along Queen Street West from University Avenue to Bathurst Street, to be held on October 2, 2016, for the following establishments:

Barchef, 472 Queen Street West

Bovine Blub, 542 Queen Street West

Nocturne, 550 Queen Street West

Queen Mother Cafe, 206 Queen Street West

Tortilla Flats, 458 Queen Street West

The Rivoli, 334 Queen Street West

The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street West

The Cameron House, 408 Queen Street West

The Hideout, 484 Queen Street West

2. Temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, on October 2, 2016, as part of Nuit Blanche.

C. City Council concur in the action taken by the Toronto and East York Community Council, due to the timing of the event, in objecting to the following:

1. Temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. on October 2, 2016, during the 8th Annual All-Night Celebration of Contemporary Art, along Queen Street West from University Avenue to Bathurst Street, as part of Nuit Blanche, for the following establishment:

Cube, 314 Queen Street West

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned little leaf linden tree, located at 312C Wellesley Street East.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council extend the Draft Plan of Condominium approval for 114 Vaughan Road based on the conditions that were approved by City Council at its meetings of April 29, 2008 and October 8, 2013, amended as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, generally in accordance with the City's current standard conditions, including the establishment of a new deadline which would allow the draft conditions to be satisfied by October 9, 2018, to be amended as necessary to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, referred Item TE18.89 back to the Toronto and East York Community Council for further consideration.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the closure of all traffic lanes, cycle tracks and sidewalks on both sides of Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and Peel Avenue, from September 12, 2016 to December 30, 2016.

2.  City Council enact a westbound left turn prohibition at all times on Peel Avenue at Dufferin Street for the duration of the road closure as outlined in Part 1 above.

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

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

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the report (April 26, 2016) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, deferred Item CC21.2 until the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council declare the office of Councillor, Ward 42 – Scarborough-Rouge River to be vacant.

2. City Council defer the decision on how to fill the vacancy in Ward 42 (Recommendation 2) to the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting.

Item CC21.5 was withdrawn at City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

The following confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

1. Council instruct the Interim City Solicitor to settle the appeals of the Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control applications in accordance with the terms set out in the September 19, 2016 letter from Goodmans LLP, as amended by its supplementary email dated September 26, 2016, together the "Settlement Offer".

2.  City Council authorize the Interim City Solicitor, and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled to commence on November 17, 2016, in support of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, Draft Plan of Subdivision application and Site Plan approval application of Actonbridge Holding Corp. as described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor, for the reasons set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor, subject to the following conditions being addressed to the satisfaction of the Interim City Solicitor:

a. the built form of the proposal will be substantially as set out in Attachment 2 and the Settlement Plans as set out in Attachment 3 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor;

b. the Interim City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning be jointly authorized to support minor changes to the final built form of the development proposal; and

c. the Interim City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be authorized to finalize the elements of the settlement, including the zoning by-law(s) amendment, the draft plan of subdivision and associated draft plan conditions, site plan approval and any other related planning instruments and be authorized to request that the Ontario Municipal Board approve the development in accordance with City Council's decision.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 28, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the Confidential Recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that the Confidential Recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor be made public and City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

The following confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

1. City Council reject the with prejudice settlement offer (the "Offer") as set out in Appendix "A" to the public portion of the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the Interim City Solicitor to settle this matter if the following terms are agreed to by the applicant:

a. that the applicant agrees to make a monetary contribution, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, in accordance with the requirements of the North York Centre Secondary plan, for the additional density of 3,834 square metres, in the amount of $735.48/square metre ($70/square foot), to be paid prior to the first above grade building permit, indexed upwardly by the Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch ("TREB") index, from the date the ZBA comes into force to the date of payment; and

b. that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall make an off-site parkland dedication contribution, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to be provided in the form of a certified cheque, the first 50 percent of which shall go to the City's Parkland Acquisition Reserve Fund Account XR2210, which funds shall be used to repay a portion of the funds used for the expropriation of 63 Princess Avenue; the balance of which shall be used for acquiring parkland or improving existing parks in the vicinity of the development, and that Chapter 415, Development of Land of the Toronto Municipal Code, be amended, as may be required.

3. City Council authorize the Interim City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to enter into minutes of settlement and attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing into this matter in support of the settlement discussed in Part 2 above, if such a settlement is reached.

4. If no settlement can be reached, City Council authorize the Interim City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board in opposition to the Section 42 and Section 37 contributions proposed in this appeal and to hire outside consultants, as necessary.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communication that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and it contains information regarding litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

Item CC21.8 was withdrawn at City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, deferred consideration of Item CC21.9 until the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to investigate the feasibility of renaming "St. Clair Gardens Parkette" to "Don Panos Parkette", and to report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council with a recommendation based on the criteria and process outlined in the Property Naming Policy.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council increase the approved 2016 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 1250 Eglinton Avenue East (source account: XR3026-3700019), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board in order to construct the Go Green Cricket and Sports Field at Valley Park Middle School.

2.  City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and request the Interim City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff.

3.  City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the Go Green Cricket and Sports Field at Valley Park Middle School, to the satisfaction of the Interim City Solicitor.

4.  City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities satisfactory to the Interim City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 1612 Queen Street West, operating under the name Rod, Gun and Barbers ("Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application.

2.  City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to the Premises at 1612 Queen Street West.

3.  City Council authorize the Interim City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the Interim City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 2535 Dundas Street West, operating under the name Ravi Soups (“Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application.
 

2.  City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.
 

3.  City Council authorize the Interim City Solicitor  to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the Interim City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it supports the application from ‎Craft Brewers Coalition Inc. (also known as Common Good Beer Co.), 475 Ellesmere Road,‎ for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council increase the approved 2016 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, on a one-time basis by $5447.21 gross, $0 net, funded from Section 37 contributions obtained in the development at 1705, 1717, 1719, 1743 and 1745 Avenue Road (source account XR3026-3700260), for the purpose of installing 'The Upper Avenue' street signs on Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue West and Wilson Avenue (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP716-27).

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to bring forward Zoning By-law amendments pertaining to 515-523 Markham Road, to amend the Section 37 provisions to authorize additional capital improvements with respect to the funds previously secured but no longer needed for the original purposes.
 

2.  City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, in consultation with other affected Divisions and program staff,  to consider the allocation of  uncommitted funds pertaining to the Section 37 provisions for additional community benefits in the vicinity of the Scarborough City Centre, including:
 

-       local park improvements;

-       local playgrounds;

-       local Toronto Community Housing playgrounds; and

-       community gardens;

with the intent to recommend any amendments to the By-laws to reflect current community needs and to co-ordinate these community benefits effectively with the community benefits that have been secured through other Section 37 Agreements which affect the local area.

3.  City Council direct that a community meeting be held in the affected area and that notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.
 

4.  City Council request the Interim City Solicitor to prepare agreements amending the respective Section 37 agreements to secure the amended Section 37 community benefits resulting from Parts 1, 2 and 3 above.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council appoint Councillor Michael Ford to the Economic Development Committee for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until a successor is appointed.

City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council increase the 2016 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for the capital project known as Bellevue Square Park Improvements in the amount of $814,000.00 to a total of $2,839,000.00; the incremental amount to be cash-flowed in 2017; and the project increase is to be funded from various Section 42 Alternate Rate Cash-in-lieu accounts generated in Ward 20 as follows: