Decisions

CALL TO ORDER: 9:38 a.m.

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

The meeting opened with O Canada.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered the following persons who passed away:

Theo Lawrence

Joseph John Lippert

Robert Kenneth (Bob) Thomson

Speaker Nunziata advised that Council gratefully acknowledges it is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and home to many diverse Aboriginal peoples.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered the following persons who passed away:

Dr. Mark Ernsting

George Keddy

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016.

February 3, 2016

Councillor Cressy, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the students from the Ontario College of Art and Design who were present in the Chamber. 

Councillor Layton, during the afternoon session of the meeting, thanked staff for providing the Members with power bars at their desks in the Chamber.

February 4, 2016

Councillor Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, wished Councillor Ainslie a Happy Birthday.

Councillor Kelly, during the morning session of the meeting, stated that Second Harvest, which provides 20,000 meals per day to residents in need, is holding its "Hero for a Day" fundraiser.  Councillor Kelly advised City Council that he is presenting a cheque to Second Harvest for $1,000 on behalf of "We the Norm". Councillor Kelly encouraged Members to join him in making a donation to Second Harvest and told the Members that more information is available at the organization's website at secondharvest.ca.

Councillor Layton, during the morning session of the meeting, reminded Members that February 4, 2016 was World Cancer Day.  Councillor Layton told the Members that 70 percent of cancers are found in the developed world and that most people, either through their family or friends, have been affected by this disease.  Councillor Layton invited Members to join in the fight against cancer.

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Bob Marley Day.  Mayor Tory stated that Bob Marley is not only remembered as a well-known musician but as an ambassador of peace.  Mayor Tory asked that everyone join him in tribute to Bob Marley and to mark the spirit of how Mr. Marley lived his life.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the students from Humber College who were present in the Chamber.

Speaker Nunziate, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 12 students from Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute who were in attendance to learn more about municipal governance.

Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members that Adam Giambrone, former City of Toronto Councillor and former Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission, was present in the Chamber.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from the University of Toronto who were present in the Chamber.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School who were present in the Chamber.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, received Administrative Inquiry IA12.1 from Councillor Gord Perks, Ward 14, Parkdale-High Park, regarding clarification on communication between the Province of Ontario and representatives of the City of Toronto about the potential sale of a portion of Toronto Hydro and Answer IA12.1a from the City Manager, for information.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Solid Waste Debt Reserve Fund' in Schedule 8 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227,   Reserves and Reserve Funds ("Chapter 227") the purpose of which is to hold funds for contribution to sinking funds once debentures have been issued, with criteria as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

2.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Tree Canopy Reserve Fund' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to foster and maintain the tree canopy with criteria as set out in Appendix 2 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, with an initial balance of $1 million, resulting from the approved transfer from the Waste Water Stabilization Reserve (XQ1004), with Parts 2 and 5 of Appendix 2 replaced with the following:

2. Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this account will be to hold funds to maintain the tree canopy and foster the City's forest canopy targets, as approved under the City's strategic Forest Management Plan as well as to mitigate storm water runoff and climate change impacts.

5. Contribution Policy

In any given year, the Toronto Water tree planting budget has a surplus, then funding will be 100 percent of the non-development charges unallocated funds from the tree planting budget.

3. City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Forestry Capital Replacement' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to receive the portion of the Forestry user fees for capital replacement, with criteria as set out in Appendix 3 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

4.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Parks Capital Replacement' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to receive the portion of the Parks user fees for capital replacement, with criteria as set out in Appendix 4 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

5.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Recreation Capital Replacement' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to receive the portion of the Recreation and Community Recreation user fees for capital replacement, with criteria as set out in Appendix 5 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

6.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Donated Assets PF&R Maintenance Reserve Fund' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to accumulate a portion (10 percent) of the value of donations to Parks, Forestry and Recreation to fund asset replacement and/or major improvements, with criteria as set out in Appendix 6 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

7.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Outdoor Ice Contingency Reserve Fund' in Schedule 9 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to accumulate funds to support the extension of the artificial ice season, with criteria as set out in Appendix 7 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

8.  City Council establish an obligatory reserve fund account named the 'Development Charges Reserve Fund – Transit - SSE' in Schedule 11 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to provide funding for the Scarborough Subway Extension, with criteria as set out in Appendix 8 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

9.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Paver Maintenance Reserve Fund' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to provide funding for the replacement or repair of street pavers, with criteria as set out in Appendix 9 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

10.  City Council establish an obligatory reserve fund account named the 'Management of Contaminated Lands Reserve Fund' in Schedule 14 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to fund the management, inspection and maintenance of lands deemed contaminated and subject to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Certificates of Property Use Requirements or Director's Orders and/or Technical Standards and Safety Authority requirements, with criteria as set out in Appendix 10 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

11.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'Exhibition Place Green Space Renewal Reserve Fund' in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, the purpose of which is to hold funds for the re-conversion of the temporary parking to functional green space on the baseball diamond site at Exhibition Place, with criteria as set out in Appendix 11 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

12.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the 'TTC Benefits Liability Reserve Fund in Schedule 7 of Chapter  227,  the purpose of which is to ensure funding for the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) long-term liabilities for post-retirement medical and dental benefits, with criteria as set out in Appendix 12 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

13.  City Council amend the purpose of the 'Green Lane' account within the Solid Waste Management Reserve Fund Group in Schedule 8 of Chapter 227, to provide funding for the development and operation of the Green Lane Landfill site, with no other changes to the criteria for the account.

14.  City Council: 

a.  transfer the balances in the obligatory reserve fund accounts currently in the Development Charges 2004 Reserve Fund Group in Schedule 11 of Chapter 227, to the corresponding obligatory reserve fund accounts currently in the Development Charges 2009 Reserve Fund Group in Schedule 11 of Chapter 227, as set out in Section 3a to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer;

b. amend the names of the obligatory reserve fund accounts currently in the Development Charges 2009 Reserve Fund Group and the Group itself in Schedule 11 of Chapter 227 to remove the year identifier but to keep the existing criteria; and

c.  close and delete from Chapter 227 the Development Charges 2004 Reserve Fund Group and all the reserve fund accounts within. 

15.  City Council close and delete the following accounts from Chapter 227, because they have zero balances:

16.  City Council amend Chapter 227 in accordance with Parts 1 to 15 above.

17.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bills in Council.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the board compositions of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund Pension Plan, the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund Pension Plan and the Toronto Civic Employees' Pension and Benefit Plan by removing Council Members and replacing them with City Officials, as voting members, so that the composition of these boards will be as follows:

a.  Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan

              - 1 citizen appointed by Council as Chair

              - 3 Member representatives elected by Plan members

              - City Manager designate

              - Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer designate

              - City Treasurer

b.  Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund

              - 1 citizen appointed by Council as Chair

              - 3 Member representatives elected by Plan members

              - City Manager designate

              - Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer designate

              - City Treasurer

              c.  Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund

- 1 citizen appointed by Council (traditionally appointed as Chair by the Committee)

- 3 Member representatives elected by Plan members

- City Manager designate

- Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer designate

- City Treasurer

              d. Toronto Civic Employees' Pension and Benefit Plan

- 1 citizen appointed by Council (traditionally appointed as Chair by the Committee)

            - 3 Member representatives elected by Plan members

            - City Manager designate

            - Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer designate

            - City Treasurer

2.  City Council rescind the Council Member appointments to the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund pension plan, the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund pension plan and the Toronto Civic Employees' Pension and Benefit Plan.

3.  City Council amend the following by-laws governing the pension plans accordingly, including any necessary changes to voting requirements and quorum:

a.  Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan (By-law No. 15-92 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, as amended to date);

b.  The Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund pension plan (By-law No. 181-81 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, as amended to date) ;

c.  Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund pension plan (By-law No.   10649 of the former City of Toronto, as amended to date); and

d.  Toronto Civic Employees' Pension and Benefit Plan (By-law No. 380-74 of the former City of Toronto, as amended to date).

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to ensure a continued strong role for public health in keeping people healthy by:

a.  maintaining independent governance of the local public health sector by boards of health;

b.  strengthening comprehensive provincial standards for public health through the current review of the Ontario Public Health Standards, especially for healthy public policy and other programs that keep people healthy; and

c.  ensuring that Public Health Units continue to be directly funded by the Province. 

2.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to mandate a formal relationship between Local Health Integration Networks and senior representatives of the healthcare, municipal, education, social service and voluntary sectors as well as the Medical Officer of Health to support population health planning and service coordination in order to improve health equity and address social determinants of health.

3.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long Term Care to provide the necessary resources to Local Health Integration Networks and Boards of Health to support collaboration on population health planning of health services.

4.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long Term Care to adjust Local Health Integration Network boundaries to create geographic alignment with the boundaries of municipalities, school boards, and public health units, including creating one Local Health Integration Network for the City of Toronto.

5.  City Council request the Minister of Health and Long Term Care to create transparent accountability indicators and targets for Local Health Integration Networks which include population health and health equity.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize an increase to the value of Blanket Contract 47019332 issued to Intergraph Canada Ltd. by $800,000 net of HST ($814,080 net of HST recoveries) revising the current approved value from $508,800 net of HST ($517,755 net of HST recoveries) to a grand total of $1,308,800 net of HST ($1,331,835 net of HST recoveries).

1. City Council receive the report (December 24, 2015) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following: 

1.   City Council adopt and certify the 2016 recommended expenditures and levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas:

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

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

a.  enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with KS Eglinton Square Inc, the current owner of Eglinton Square Shopping Centre at 1 Eglinton Square, in respect of approximately 4,716 square feet of the current leased space and 5,284 additional square feet of additional rentable area leased by the Toronto Public Library;

b.  continue the exemption for the leased space currently occupied by the library of approximately 4,716 square feet; and

c.  exempt the additional leased space of approximately 5,284 square feet from taxation for municipal and education purposes, for which the tax exemption is to be effective from the latest of the following dates: the commencement date of the lease; the date the municipal capital facility agreement is signed; or the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted.

2.  City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Education, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest, and the Conseil Scolaire de District du Catholique Centre-Sud.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

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

a.  enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with 994480 Ontario Limited, the current owner of the strip mall at 123 Rexdale Boulevard, in respect of approximately 3,078 square feet of the current leased space and 858 additional square feet of additional rentable area leased by the Toronto Public Library;

b.  continue the exemption for the leased space currently occupied by the library of approximately 3,078 square feet; and

c.  exempt the additional leased space of approximately 858 square feet from taxation for municipal and education purposes, for which the tax exemption is to be effective from the latest of the following dates: the commencement date of the lease; the date the municipal capital facility agreement is signed; or the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted.

2.  City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Education, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest, and the Conseil Scolaire de District du Catholique Centre-Sud.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City to enter into an Option agreement with Build Toronto, for nominal consideration, pursuant to which Build Toronto will have the right to acquire additional airspace located above that portion of the Property municipally known as 497 Richmond Street West, between the elevations of 47.5 and 55.5 metres above grade, shown as Part 7 on Sketch No. 2012-0307-4 in Appendix 3 and as more particularly described in Appendix 2 to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer, for the purpose of fire exits and a mechanical penthouse, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other and amended 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 enter into an agreement with Build Toronto, for nominal consideration, permitting Build Toronto to retain ownership of that portion of the Property known municipally as 60 Brant Street, shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. 2012-0307-4 in Appendix 3 to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer, as well as that portion of 60 Brant Street located to the west of the existing building structure, for the purpose of the future redevelopment of the adjoining lands, such agreement to otherwise be on terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the City to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement with Build Toronto, for nominal consideration, which will prevent any structure from being constructed above an elevation of 16.7 metres above grade on that portion of the Property known municipally as 60 Brant Street, shown as Part 5 on Sketch No. 2012-0307-4 in Appendix 3 to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4.  City Council authorize the City to enter into amending agreements in relation to the existing Reconveyance Agreement, Parking Space Conveyance Agreement and Reciprocal Agreement, or such other agreements respecting 60 Brant Street, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix 4 to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other and amended terms as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5.  City Council authorize the funding of the City’s outstanding expenses related to the property in the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer, from the Approved Operating Budget for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy, 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, with appropriate adjustments to Facilities and Real Estate’s Approved Operating Budget, as necessary, through subsequent Quarterly Variance Reports.

6.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute the transaction documents and agreements required to implement the Recommendations in this report on behalf of the City, including the extension of any required consents, approvals or permissions.

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions referenced in Parts 1 to 6 above 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 February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to proceed with Phase 2, Demolition of the Existing North Market Building at 92 Front Street, of the Redevelopment of St. Lawrence Market North project, including demolition of the existing building and archaeological assessment of the site in advance of new construction.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize an amendment to the 2009 Head Lease Agreement between the City of Toronto and Osmington (Union Station) Inc. ("Osmington"), and authorize any other necessary agreements, to implement the building enhancements for Union Station, any necessary upgrades required to allow for retail on the GO West Concourse, and the heritage interpretation plan, substantially on the terms set out in the Term Sheet - Attachment 1 to the report (December 24, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer and such other or amended terms as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize an amendment to the retainer agreement with Davies Ward Phillips and Vineberg LLP (Purchase Order No. 6025203), in the additional amount of up to $350,000.00 (net of all applicable taxes), to provide continuing real estate legal advice and expertise for the on-going agreement updates associated with the revitalization project.

3.  City Council authorize an amendment to the retainer agreement with PwC (Purchase Order No. 6037971), in the additional amount of up to $150,000.00 (net of all applicable taxes), to provide continuing real estate advice and expertise for the on-going lease related matters associated with the revitalization project.

4.  City Council direct that the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1to the report (January 15, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer remain confidential as it pertains to a proposed or pending land disposition by the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions and it contains confidential business information of the head lessee.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Extension Agreement of the Below Market Rent lease agreement with Regent Park Focus Youth Media Arts Centre for a five (5) year term, substantially based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and on such other terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

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

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

4.  City Council grant an exemption from the Return on Investment requirement as the tool is under development with Social Development, Finance and Administration.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the renewal of the Below Market Rent lease agreement with Flemo City Media for a five (5) year term, substantially based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (December 14, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and on such other terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, or successor or designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the sub lease agreement including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices, and notices of termination provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.

3.  City Council grant an exemption from the Return on Investment requirement as the tool is under development with Social Development, Finance and Administration.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to recognize the impact Social Assistance Management System has had on municipalities and provide necessary funding to offset the incremental costs of Social Assistance Management System for 2015 and 2016 (currently estimated at $7.25 million annually).

2.  City Council forward a copy of this Item to the Minister of Community and Social Services.

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to report back in the fall of 2016 on the status of the Social Assistance Management System implementation in Toronto.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the acquisition of the property known municipally as 592 and 598 Gerrard Street East (the "Property") from Sonnam Investments Inc. (the "Vendor") based on the terms and conditions contained in Schedule A to the report (December 15, 2015) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority, plus the additional expenditure of approximately $140,000 for any associated costs such as land transfer tax, title insurance, appraisal fees, survey, environmental studies, and legal fees for a total acquisition cost estimate of $2,458,000.

2.  City Council amend the 2016 Capital Budget and 2017-2025 Capital Plan for the Toronto Parking Authority by adding the capital project "592 and 598 Gerrard Street East Carpark Development" to be funded by reallocation of capital funds from the "Carpark Provisions 2016" project included in the 2016 Approved Capital Budget and 2017-2025 Capital Plan in the amount of $2,458,000 in order to facilitate the purchase of the Property.

3.  City Council direct that, subsequent to acquisition, the Property be designated for municipal parking purposes to be managed by the Toronto Parking Authority.

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the purchase transaction, deliver any notices, pay any expenses and amend the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as the city solicitor may, from time to time, determine.

5.  City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to undertake an economic development and planning analysis for East Chinatown for the Toronto Parking Authority lots and surrounding properties which addresses future mixed commercial residential development including affordable housing.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, received Item LS9.2 for information.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016 referred Item LS9.3 to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for consideration of a Toronto Wildlife Strategy.

Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (March 28, 2014) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to return to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, under the appropriate circumstances, to seek an injunction against Uber and individual UberX drivers, based on the updated regulations to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545 approved by City Council at its meeting on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015.

2.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 8, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential indefinitely as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

3.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 2, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential indefinitely as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 8, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety indefinitely in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 2, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety indefinitely in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the City Manager to write to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada requesting that the City of Toronto be included as a participant in the proposed federal-provincial-territorial task force on the legalization and regulation of marijuana to ensure that the City's interests are addressed, including ensuring that the permitted locations for the selling of marijuana is appropriate and recognizing the need for appropriate distance requirements to other uses such as schools, daycares, residences, etc.

2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B to report to the Budget Committee as part of the 2017 budget cycle on potential budget implications to the City, including the Toronto Police Service, related to the Federal Government's initiative on the legalization and regulation of marijuana.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the temporary sign related amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks contained in Attachment A to the report (December 31, 2015) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, subject to any necessary minor substantive or stylistic refinements as may be identified by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council approve the guidelines for temporary signage in parks as outlined in Attachment B to the report (December 31, 2015) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to incorporate public consultation on signage in parks into the ongoing consultation on commercial special events and report back to the Parks and Environment Committee by the end of 2016.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the following amendments to the City of Toronto/Toronto Hydro solar photovoltaic (PV) program on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor:

a.  Toronto Hydro will no longer co-invest in solar PV projects on City-owned facilities; and

b.  Toronto Hydro act as the construction manager, which will include procurement responsibilities, for the City's solar PV installations, including small systems to be installed under the Provincial microFIT program.

2.  City Council authorize City investments in solar PV installations on facilities owned by City agencies and corporations.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to continue the City's appeal of the Etobicoke York Committee of Adjustment panel's approval of the Minor Variance application (A228/15EYK) for the lands municipally known as 170 and 194 Evans Avenue.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Minor Variance decision as approved by the Committee of Adjustment.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 1031-2014 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 2 to the report (January 4, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the proposed modification to Policy 1(b) of Section 3.5.1 of OPA 231 as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (December 29, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  City Council direct City Planning and Legal staff to bring the adopted modification as the basis of a partial settlement to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council permit the installation of up to four mid-block pilot street murals on low volume, local streets during existing street events which include permitted road closures in summer 2016 on condition that the pilot projects meet the following requirements:

a.  each street mural is to be developed by and be the responsibility of local community groups;

b.  community consultation on design is undertaken and support from local residents on the murals is demonstrated to the General Manager, Transportation Services;

c.  the full cost of design, community consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance is incurred entirely by the community group, with no cost to the City of Toronto;

d.  designs, project materials and location suitability are reviewed and approved by the General Manager, Transportation Services during the design process and in advance of installation;

e.  Transportation Services is to conduct traffic safety reviews before and after installation and has the authority to remove any installations found to diminish road safety; and

f.  the General Manager, Transportation Services consider establishing a practical life span for street murals, at the end of which the mural will be evaluated, and considered for removal or replacement through a new project.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to negotiate and enter into any required agreements with affected utility companies, to undertake the expansion and relocation of utilities required for the Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration Project on terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to execute any agreements negotiated on behalf of the City.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 681-Sewers and Municipal Code Chapter 851-Water Supply substantially in accordance with the draft amending By-law attached as Appendix "A" to the report (January 5, 2016) from the General Manager, Toronto Water.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the application for a Section 111 permit to demolish 6 residential rental dwelling units and 4 residential dwelling units pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667 and 363 subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667 which provide for the replacement of rental housing as outlined in the report (December 15, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District:

a.  the owner shall provide and maintain six (6) rental replacement units, consisting of: two (2) affordable three bedroom units and one (1) affordable one bedroom unit for a period of at least ten (10) years from the date of first occupancy of those units; and one (1) one bedroom and two (2) two bedroom units of unlimited rents. These units must be maintained as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years, and located on the subject site as shown on the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated October 23, 2015, with any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b.  the owner shall provide tenant relocation assistance to all eligible tenants, including financial assistance beyond the minimums of the Residential Tenancies Act and the right of tenants of the affordable units to return to a replacement rental unit. These requirements will be outlined in a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c.  the owner shall enter into and register on title one or more Section 111 Agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Part 1.a. and b. above 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 6 replacement rental 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.

2.  City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue the Section 111 permit to the applications for demolition for the rental units in 2849, 2851, 2853, 2855 and 2857 Islington Avenue under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the following has occurred:

a.  satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Part 1 above;

 

b.  the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment that is before the Ontario Municipal Board is confirmed, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to be in final form;

 

c.  after the execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act securing the conditions in Parts 1.a. to d. above; and

 

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

3.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application at 289 and 291 The Kingsway and 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court (Application Number 13 164210 WET 04 OZ).

2.  City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to negotiate an appropriate development proposal for these lands.

3.  In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold its Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment until: 

a.  the owner submits, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report;

b.  staff advise the Ontario Municipal Board of City Council's position that any redevelopment of the lands must also include the full replacement of the 156 existing rental dwelling units and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, including the right of tenants to return to the new rental units in accordance with the Official Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c.  the owner enters into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure appropriate services, facilities, public art contribution and/or other matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act at the owner's expense:

i.  an appropriate Section 37 community benefit contribution be secured as discussed in the report (December 16, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District; and

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

-  the owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009;

-  the owner shall enter into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development;

-  the owner shall enter into agreement(s) to secure the conditions of a Council-approved Section 111 permit and any conditions of Part 3.b. above; and

d.  the City and the owner have presented to the Board a draft Zoning By-law Amendment and the owner has entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, that includes the provision for the community benefits and matters to be secured as noted in Part 3.c. above.

4.  City Council request the Applicant to submit a revised Traffic Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 147 Duncanwoods Drive.

Item EY11.13 was not adopted at City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of Algoma Street extending easterly from Grand Avenue, being the whole of PIN 07622-0021 (LT), and shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2012-076 (the "Highway"), attached to the report (December 9, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke 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 (December 9, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.   City Council approve the addition of travel time information to the Message Sign on the Gardiner Expressway, west of Kipling Avenue, advising motorists of the travel time to downtown (Yonge Street) via Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West.

2.  City Council request Transportation Services staff to conduct studies at an appropriate time following the addition of the Travel Time Message signs to determine the traffic impact on the Park Lawn Road/Lake Shore Boulevard West route.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at Weston Road and Mainshep Road.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the removal of the on-street accessible parking space at the location identified in Appendix A to the report (December 16, 2015) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Big Rock Brewery, 1589 The Queensway, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass. 

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council delete Part 3.a.ii. of Item EY34.2 and substitute the following Part 3.a.ii. instead:

"prior to issuance of an above grade building permit for Development Phase 1, the owner shall provide a cash contribution in the amount of $400,000 towards the capital rehabilitation and upgrading of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings at 4995 Dundas Street West and 57 Mabelle Avenue and/or common amenity space upgrades a 4995 Dundas Street West and 57 Mabelle Avenue and or the proposed new YMCA at Westwood/6 points or Mabelle Parkette;"

2.  City Council delete Parts 3.a.iii. and 3.a.iv. of Item EY34.2 and substitute the following Part 3.a.iii. instead:

"prior to issuance of an above grade building permit for Development Phase 2, the owner shall provide a cash contribution in the amount of $925,000 to be directed in consultation with the Ward Councillor as follows:

A.  $350,000 towards the capital rehabilitation and upgrading of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings at 4995 Dundas Street West and 57 Mabelle Avenue; and

B.  $575,000 towards the capital needs of a future YMCA facility proposed to be located on the former Westwood Theatre lands and/or towards the installation of a proposed Westwood Park in the 6-Points area;"

3.  City Council renumber Parts 3.a.v. and 3.a.vi. of Item EY34.2 as Parts 3.a.iv. and 3.a.v.

4.  City Council determine that the revisions made to the proposed zoning by-law are minor in nature and, pursuant to subsection 34 (I 7) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect or the proposed zoning by-law.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor, City Planning, and any other appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing for Case # PL151216 to support the Committee of Adjustment’s refusal of the requested consent and variances for 9 Atherton Crescent.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the January 14, 2016 Committee of Adjustment decision to approve the consent and minor variances at 56 Ash Crescent (Applications B72/15EYK, A646/15EYK, A647/15EYK) to the Ontario Municipal Board, and City Council direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate staff to attend the subsequent hearing in opposition to consent and minor variance applications.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct Transportation Services to proceed with the improvements to the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Torresdale Avenue/Thurman Road as follows:

a.  centre median extensions on the west and east leg;

b.  relocate the existing pedestrian crossings outward on the west and east leg;

c.  relocate/install pedestrian pushbuttons adjacent to the north/south crossings; and

d.  review the location of the existing transit shelter on the southwest corner of the intersection behind the existing sidewalk.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve a westbound right-turn-on-red prohibition at the intersection of Leslie Street and Southwell Drive/Denlow Boulevard.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council refuse the application to amend the Official Plan to permit a townhouse development on the site, 16 Kirtling Place.

2.  City Council refuse the application to amend the zoning by-laws to permit a townhouse development on the site.

3.  Should the applications be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council's refusal of the Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendments and the associated Site Plan application.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, City Planning staff and other appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the appeal of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (Application Number 15 170269 NNY 23 OZ) for 53-63 Sheppard Avenue West and 62-68 Bogert Avenue.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision related to 29 Donwoods Drive (A622/14NY) and to retain outside planners and consultants, if necessary.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 26 Ernest Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (January 13, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following:

a.  The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.  prior to the earlier of the issuance of site plan approval or the first building permit for the site, including a permit for excavation or shoring, the owner shall provide an indexed cash contribution to the City in the amount of $100,000 to be allocated towards capital improvements at the City-owned community centre located at 362 Wallace Avenue, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

ii.  the financial contribution referred to in Part 3.a.i. above shall 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 the payment is made; and

iii.  in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.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, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

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

i.  prior to the earlier of site plan approval or the first building permit for the lands, including a permit for shoring or excavation, the Owner is required to obtain and register on title all necessary easements and agreements over the lands municipally known as 351 Wallace Avenue to permit access to and use of the loading space, driveway, and driveway ramp to the underground parking in favour of the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the City Solicitor;

ii.  prior to site plan approval, the owner is required to convey to the City at nominal cost, free and clear of encumbrances, a lane widening of 1.98 metres along the east property line to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Transportation Services in consultation with the City Solicitor; and

iii.  prior to the earlier of the first above-grade building permit or any condominium approval for the development, the owner shall:

1.  construct and thereafter maintain an accessible extension of the private Elsie Lane on the lot from the north property line to Ernest Avenue which shall appear and function as if it is a City-owned and operated public road;

2.  at the owner’s sole cost and expense, this extension shall be constructed to City public road standards, with a minimum width of 16.0 metres, and on similar terms and conditions as the construction of the portion of Elsie Lane at 351 Wallace Avenue, with the specific location, configuration and design to be determined in the context of site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the City Solicitor;

3.  the owner covenants and agrees to dedicate the road to the City at nominal cost in the future in the event the City, at its sole discretion, elects to acquire the private Elsie Lane as a public road, on similar terms and conditions as those secured for Elsie Lane within the development municipally known as 351 Wallace Avenue; and

4.  at the owner’s sole expense, prepare and convey a public access easement to the City over the private Elsie Lane on similar terms and conditions secured in the private Elsie Lane public access easement at 351 Wallace Avenue, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the City Solicitor.

c.  Prior to the issuance of site plan approval, and secured through a Site Plan Agreement, the Owner shall provide a letter of credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to secure the completion of the private lane required in Part 3.b.ii. above.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 40-58 Widmer Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (December 14, 2015)  from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District), with amendments to Attachment 4 as follows:

a.  amending Section 1.(g) by deleting "223" before the words "parking spaces" and replacing it with "88", so that the section now reads:

"1.(g)  a minimum of 88 parking spaces for the use of residents shall be provided and maintained on the lot;"; and

b.  amending Section 1.(h) by deleting "26" before the words "parking spaces" and replacing it with "12", so that the section now reads:

"1.(h)  a minimum of 12 parking spaces for the use of visitors shall be provided and maintained on the lot;".

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, City Council require the owner to withdraw their appeal of Official Plan Amendment 199.

4.   Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into appropriate Agreement(s) pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following, at the owner's expense:

a.  Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall make a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $1,500,000, to be allocated as follows:

i.  $1,200,000 for community services, facilities and/or parkland improvements in Ward 20 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.  $150,000 for the maintenance of or the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 20 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Director, Affordable Housing Office; and

iii.  $150,000 for capital repairs to Toronto Community Housing buildings in Ward 20 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Director, Affordable Housing Office.

b.  Prior to the issuance of the first below-grade building permit, the owner shall make a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $300,000 to be a allocated for pedestrian and cycling improvements in Ward 20 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

c.  The cash contributions identified in Parts 4. a. and b. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

d.  Prior to issuance of any building permit, including permits for excavation and shoring, for the first building or structure on the lands, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction, with further details regarding the contents of the construction management plan, including the requirements of the owner to participate in consultation with the community on the construction management plan, to be included in the Section 37 Agreement.

5.  City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as amended, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 40-58 Widmer Street.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 1-83 for the former City of York, for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 11 to the report (December 16, 2015) 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 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 12 to the report (December 16, 2015) 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 Amendment as may be required.

4.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

5.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to address all matters related to fire services, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

6.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.  The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

prior to issuance of an above grade building permit the owner shall make an indexed cash contribution to the City in the amount of $30,000 to be allocated at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, toward any one or more of the following:

a.  Wychwood Barns;

b.  Toronto Bike Share; and

c.  improvements to local community facilities.

Such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made.

b.  In the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 6.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

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

i.  the owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing assessment, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure is required to support this development;

ii.  prior to the issuance of any building permit for the site, the owner shall enter into an agreement to construct a new sanitary sewer on Cherrywood Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

iii.  prior to the issuance of any building permit for the site, the owner shall prepare at its expense all documents and convey to the City, at a nominal cost, a 0.67 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the north limit of the east-west public lane that runs easterly from Rushton Road, and a 0.67 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the north limit of the east-west public lane that runs westerly from Cherrywood Avenue, such lands to be free and clear of all encumbrances, save and except for utility poles, and subject to an access easement, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor;

iv.  prior to the issuance of any building permit for the site, the owner shall prepare all documents at its expense and convey to the City, at a nominal cost, a 1.5 metre by 1.5 metre daylight triangle space, at the south-easterly portion of the section that connects the public lanes that extend from Rushton Road and Cherrywood Avenue, such lands to be free and clear of all encumbrances, save and except for utility poles, and subject to an access easement, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; and

v.  the Owner shall submit to the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, for review and acceptance, prior to depositing in the appropriate Land Registry Office, a draft Reference Plan of Survey, in metric units and integrated with the Ontario Co-ordinate System, showing the co-ordinate values at the main corners of the development lands, and delineating thereon, by separate PARTS, the lands to be conveyed to the City and any appurtenant rights-of-way.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 45-77 Dunfield Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 12 to the revised report (December 11, 2015), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York Community District, subject to deleting Section 2.(p)i. and replacing it with the following:

i.  the minimum number of parking spaces that shall be provided and maintained, to serve the employees, residents and their visitors shall be in accordance with the following ratios:

0.35 parking space for each dwelling unit;

0.06 parking space for each dwelling unit for the use of visitors;

0.4 parking space per 100 square metres of non-residential gross floor area;

2.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 45-77 Dunfield Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment 13 to the revised report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to deleting Sections 4(M)(i), (ii) and (iii) and replacing them with the following:

(i) for residents, at least:

(a) 0.35 parking space for each dwelling unit;

(ii) for visitors, 0.06 parking space for each dwelling unit;

(iii) for non-residential uses, 0.4 parking space per 100 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

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 at 45-77 Dunfield Avenue to provide sufficient on-site parking as outlined in the Engineering and Construction Services memo of October 21, 2015 and in the revised report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

5.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner at 45-77 Dunfield Avenue to submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

6.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner at 45-77 Dunfield Avenue to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.  The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.  the construction, finishing, furnishing and equipping of a non-profit licensed child care facility to accommodate at least 52 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, generally in accordance with the Child Care Term Sheet (Refer to Term Sheet in Attachment 11), comprising 531 square metres of interior space and 254 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision of a minimum of three (3) child care-pick-up and drop-off parking spaces;

ii.  the entering into a lease agreement with the City for three 25-year terms and one 24-year term for a total of 99 years; and such facility shall be free of all rent, the cost of all utilities and municipal services supplied to the facility, caretaking costs, repair and maintenance costs, property damage, liability insurance, realty taxes and local improvement charges;

iii.  a one-time cash contribution in range of $150,000 to $180,000 to the Child Care Facility replacement reserve fund to replace appliances and large equipment due to wear and tear; and

iv.  a one-time cash contribution in the range of  $100,000 to $150,000 to Start-Up Costs for the defrayment of operational deficits during the first year of operation.

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

i.  an easement for the provision of 6,060 square metres of privately owned, publicly accessible open space all located on the site.  (Refer to the Plan in Attachment 10, attached to the revised report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District);

ii.  the Owner shall provide and maintain 177 existing dwelling units at 77 Dunfield Avenue and 575 existing dwelling units at 45 Dunfield Avenue on the site as rental housing for the period of at least 20 years, from the date of the Zoning By-Law being in-force and effect, with all the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the buildings to be secured for the rental housing units, at no extra cost to the existing tenants, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

iii. the Owner shall provide and maintain 519 new rental units on the site as rental housing for the period of at least 10 years, with no application for demolition or conversion for a period of at least 10 years from the date of first occupancy;

iv.  the Owner shall provide a Construction Mitigation Plan that includes provisions for special needs tenants, mitigation for tenants during construction periods, including compensation for the removal of facilities currently associated with the units, a respite room and other measures as may be deemed reasonable and appropriate to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, without cost-pass through to tenants; and

v.  the Owner shall provide a Tenant Communication Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 875 and 887 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (December 17, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 875 and 887 Queen Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report  (January 12, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 875 and 887 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (January 12, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

5.  Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the Lands (the "Owner") to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits on such terms and conditions as deemed satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor:

a.  The Owner will convey to the City fee simple title to no less than 1,827.31 square metres of indoor space suitable for use as a shelter, no less than 104.05 square metres of outdoor amenity space associated with the shelter, with such conveyance to include the construction and finishing of those spaces to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the City Solicitor.

6.  City Council require that the following matters are also to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement in support of the development:

a.  The Owner will submit a hydrogeological report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, prior to the issuance of any building permit.  For greater clarity, a building permit shall also include conditional building permit.  The hydrogeological report will provide detailed groundwater conditions, indicate whether or not groundwater will have to be pumped and discharged to a City sewer on a temporary or permanent basis, and include a design of a permanent dewatering system for the site if groundwater is required to be pumped and discharged to a City sewer.

b.  The Owner will reconstruct the north and east building façades of 887 Queen Street East (former Woodgreen Pharmacy) as a design element of the proposed development, using original materials to maintain the scale and appearance of the existing building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

7.  City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to secure the reconstruction of the façade of 887 Queen Street East through Site Plan Approval as part of the development's architectural details and materials.

8.  City Council approve an increase in the purchase price of the shelter space at 875 Queen Street East by the sum of $419,239.00.

9.  City Council authorize payment of $419,239.00 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund - XR1012 to enable payment of the increased purchase price of the shelter space at 875 Queen Street East.

10.  City Council amend the 2016-2025 Capital Budget and Plan for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to increase the project cost of the Council approved capital project known as "Shelter Land Acquisition" by $419,239.00 funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund and increase the 2017 cash flow by $419,239.00.

11.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer upon the completion of the purchase transaction involving the acquisition of the shelter space at 875-887 Queen Street East.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer 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 disposition by the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2016) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer will be made public upon the completion of the purchase transaction involving the acquisition of the shelter space at 875-887 Queen Street East.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, 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 71-73 Saulter Street, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (December 4, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a.  the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (December 4, 2015) 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.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, regarding 65 Grand Magazine Street, and report back to City Council on the details of a settlement, if one is reached, including Section 37 matters.

2.  In the event that the outstanding issues contained in the report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District are not resolved, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other City staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications as proposed.

3.  City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to identify and provide direction to City staff and the City Solicitor with respect to matters, services and facilities pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act in the event the Ontario Municipal Board approves the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications as proposed in whole or in part.

4.  In the event that the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the subject lands until such time as:

a.  the City and the owner have presented to the Ontario Municipal Board an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Board in form and substance satisfactory to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor; and

b.  community benefits and other matters in support of the development as are determined appropriate are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (January 18, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, regarding 23 Spadina Avenue, and report back to City Council on the details of a settlement, if one is reached, including Section 37 matters.

2.  In the event that the outstanding issues contained in the report (January 18, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District are not adequately resolved, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other City staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications as proposed.

3.  City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to identify the matters, services and facilities pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to be secured, in the event the Ontario Municipal Board approves the Zoning By-law amendment application as proposed in whole or in part.

4.  In the event that the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold its final Order to approve the Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan applications for the subject lands until such time as:

a.  the City and the owner have presented to the Ontario Municipal Board a Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board in form and substance satisfactory to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor;

b.  community benefits and other matters in support of the development as are determined appropriate are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor; and

c.  Notice of Approval Conditions has been finalized by the City.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board to refuse the proposal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 45 Oaklands Avenue and 131 Farnham Avenue, in its current form, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as required, including for the purpose of providing assistance on mediation.

2.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to request mediation by the Ontario Municipal Board.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.   City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1001 Queen Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for alterations to the south and east wall, excluding the proposed removal of the northernmost bay of the east wall along Shaw Street, with such alterations in accordance with the Conservation Plan prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated October 14, 2015, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, subject to minor amendments satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following conditions:

a.  Prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1001 Queen Street West, the owner shall:

i.  provide a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Conservation Plan for the property at 1001 Queen Street West prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated October 14, 2015, with the Conservation Plan to include an Interpretation Plan and a restoration strategy to address the removal of cement parging from the northeast corner wall end at Queen Street West and Shaw Street and all associated costs for conservation and interpretive work, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

ii.  provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.i. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

b.  Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1001 Queen Street West, the applicant shall:

i.  provide a Letter of Credit, including provisions for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to secure all conservation and interpretation work included in the approved Conservation Plan.

c.  Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.b.i. above, the owner shall:

i.  provide a letter of substantial completion, prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant, confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

ii.  provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 106 Glen Road in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated November 17, 2015 prepared by Gervais Design-Build and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated October 2015 prepared by William Greer, date-stamped received by the City Planning Division on November 18, 2015 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to the following condition:

a.  Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the alterations of the property located at 106 Glen Road, the applicant will provide final building permit drawings and a landscape plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 450 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a five-storey rooftop addition and interior alterations to the existing building on the lands known municipally in 2015 as 450 Yonge Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 8, 2015, prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., date-stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services on May 27, 2015, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, subject to the following conditions:

a.  Prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval for the property at 450 Yonge Street, the owner shall:

i.  enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 450 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 8, 2015 prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., date stamped received by Heritage Preservation Services on May 27, 2015 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan, required in Part 1.a.ii. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

ii.  provide a Conservation Plan and an Interpretation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2015, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

iii.  provide a Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

iv.  provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.ii. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

b.  Prior to the issuance of a heritage permit for the designated property at 450 Yonge Street pertaining to the rooftop addition and interior alterations, but excluding permits for interior work not affecting the heritage attributes of the property, repairs, maintenance and usual and minor works to the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall:

i.  have obtained final site plan approval for the property, issued by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

ii.  provide full building permit drawings including notes and specifications for the conservation, stabilization and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.ii. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

iii.  provide a Letter of Credit, including provisions for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan.

c.  Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall:

i.  provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

ii.  provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

2.  City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 450 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 450 Yonge Street.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council grant an exemption to the Community Folk Art Council of Toronto, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music and the Arts,  Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association and Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions:

a.  approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;

b.  approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

c.  compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy; and

d.  receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e., building permit, noise by-law extension permit.

2.  City Council grant permission to the Canadian Transplant Association, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music and the Arts, Trek for Teens Foundation, Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Toronto, Camp Jumoke, United Way, Make-a-Wish Canada and Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to solicit donations in support of their organizations.

3.  City Council grant permission to Toronto Downtown Jazz Society to host “ticketed performances and to solicit donations in support of their organization.

4.  City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through Facilities Management, for all City of Toronto expenses associated with an event above the standard staffing compliment.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 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., for the following venues during the 30th Annual Toronto Jazz Festival, to be held from June 24 to July 3, 2016:

The Painted Lady
Three other Festival venues to be determined.

2.  Temporary liquor licence/patio extension for the outdoor concrete patio area and adjacent portions of the private parking lot during the Ideacity Closing Night Party to be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., at 64 Jefferson Avenue.

3.  Temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. each day from February 11 to 14, 2016, for The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, during The Wavelength Music Festival 16.

4.  Temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. each day for La Vie Complex, 224 Richmond Street West, from February 11 to 14, 2016, as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend 2016.

5.  Temporary liquor licence extension from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on February 11, 2016, for an event to be held during the NBA All Star Week Celebration at Andrew Richard Designs and Events, in the Atrium (ground level floor), 571 Adelaide Street East.

6.  Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. for Hi-Fi Musical Adventure 2016 events to be held from March 10 to 12, 2016 (including to 4:00 a.m. on March 13, 2016) at the following locations:

The Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Avenue
The Old Laurel, 300 College Street

7.  Temporary liquor licence/patio extensions for the following establishments during the 2016 Dundas West Fest to be held on June 11, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Dundas Street West between Lansdowne Avenue and Shaw Street:

Dundas Street West

1729                              Branca

1665                              Wallflower

1635                              Swan Dive

1608                              Bola Bar

1602                              Half Point

1600                              Bivy

1588                              CAFÉ+BAR+PASTA

1576                              *

1574                              Black Dice

1570                              Amigos da Dundas

1566                              Brazil Bakery

1560                              Bairrada

1603                              Pho Phuong

1595                              Four Aces

1585                              Lula Lounge

1532                              Three Hands

1516                              The Derby

1484                              The Cure

1543                              Brockton Bar & Sports

1454                              Antler

1442                              Sukho Thai

1438                              The Federal

1436                              Midfield

1415                              Unlovable

1430                              Loveless

1424                              Gayley's

1422                              Eggs Sunrise

1405                              Europa catering

1375                              Solita

1371                              E L Ruddy

1369                              Sex Laser

1288                              Enoteca Sociale

1282                              The Saucy Pierogi

1280                              The Dock Ellis

1276                              Goleard's Sports Bar

1321                              Porter House

1307                              Universal Billiards

1305                              Remix Lounge

1265                              Mr. Flamingo

1261                              Fountain

1247                              Milk Glass

1242                              Brazilian Star

1216                              Ufficio

1212                              Churchill

1172                              Nova Era

1166                              The Contender

1164                              Ossington Stop

1209                              Caldense Bakery

1197                              The Garrison

1185                              The Red Light

1181                              Get Well

1173                              Camp 4

1149                              Communist's Daughter

1132                              Lakeview Diner

1116                              First Choice

1112                              Opera Bobs

1108                              Bunda Lounge

 * license transfer/new establishment's name unknown

8.  Temporary liquor licence/patio extensions during the BIG on Bloor Festival to be held on July 23, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and July 24, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., on Bloor Street West, from Dufferin to Lansdowne (list of establishments participating to be submitted at a later date).

 

9. Temporary liquor licence/patio extension for Fynn's Of Temple Bar Pub & Restaurant for the use of the parking lot property surrounding its establishment at 489 King Street West during St. Patrick's Day festivities with alcohol service times being from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016, and with set up and take down times being from 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016.

 

10. Various Honda Indy Toronto events to take place from July 11, 2016 to July 17, 2016, with beer gardens/liquor licence/patio extensions, including, but not limited to, the following events:

 

Monday, July 11, 2016 - Honda Indy Toronto Opens the TSX

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Toronto Stock Exchange

 

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - Honda Indy Toronto IndyFest Promotion

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., location to be determined

 

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - Honda Indy Toronto IndyFest Promotion

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., location to be determined

 

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - Honda Indy Toronto Street Party

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., location to be determined

 

Friday, July 15, 2016 - Honda Indy Toronto Drivers' Party

6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Hunter's Landing, 82 Fort York Boulevard

 

July 15, 16, and 17, 2016 - Honda Indy Toronto

8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. each day, Exhibition Place

To include a minimum of six (6) licensed beer gardens and hawking/beer sales throughout the grandstands and grounds or an all site licence as approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

 

11. Temporary liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for Sotto Sotto Restaurant, located at 120 Avenue Road for an NBA All Star 2016 celebratory event to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on February 14, 2016.

 

B.  City Council approve the following road closures:

1.  Closure of north curb lane of Wellington Street West from John Street to Simcoe Street for load in, event dates and load out, during the World MasterCard Fashion Week event to be held from March 14 to 18, 2016 at David Pecaut Square, 55 John Street.

2.  Closure of Dundas Street West, between Lansdowne Avenue and Shaw Street during 2016 Dundas West Fest to be held on June 11, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

3.  Closure of Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdowne during the BIG on Bloor Festival to be held on July 23, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and July 24, 2016, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to:

a.  reach out to property owners on the Spadina-Peter-Adelaide-Richmond (SPAR) block to discuss opportunities to work together to improve public realm, mid-block connections, and create new green space;

b.  develop a public realm plan for the Spadina-Peter-Adelaide-Richmond (SPAR) block to help guide development proposals and inform the ongoing review of King-Spadina's East Precinct; and

c . present the outcome of the above recommendations to the local community in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint the following members to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors, for a term of office ending once City Council appoints their successors:

- Mark Wilson
- Gary Wright

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council increase the staff preliminary 2016 Capital Budget and 2017-2025 Capital Plan for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project by $400 million, with $240 million representing the City of Toronto's share of costs, and the remaining $160 million reflecting the Regional Municipality of York's share.

2.  City Council reiterate its request to the Province of Ontario to ensure that its contribution to the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project, through the Move Ontario Trust is no less than $1.059 billion as projected at the outset of the project.

3.  City Council reiterate its request to the Federal government to increase its funding for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project to reflect one-third funding of the original total project cost.

4.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 4 to the Toronto Transit Commission Board Report (January 21, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, remain confidential until such time as the Toronto Transit Commission has advised the City that all claims and litigation related to the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project are settled. 

Confidential Attachment 4 to the Toronto Transit Commission Board Report (January 21, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, 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 belonging to the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions, and litigation or potential litigation affecting the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.  Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (January 21, 2016) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission will be made public when the Toronto Transit Commission advises the City that all claims and litigation related to the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project are settled.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the report (January 27, 2016) from the City Manager for information and forward a copy of Item CC12.3 to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and with a request that appropriate staff make a presentation.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor, and City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions with the balance of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor to remain confidential.

The following confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the revised proposal as submitted by the owner on January 26, 2016 for the site at 200 St. Clair Avenue West.

2.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that City Council’s position is that any redevelopment of the site, if approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, should:

a.  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, (which, in the event the Ontario Municipal Board approves the revised proposal, would be the payment of $250,000.00 offered by the owner); and

b.  satisfy the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning with respect to site plan matters, including the approval of plans and drawings and site plan conditions.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.

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

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that City Council supports a settlement in principle of the zoning by-law appeals related to 2360-2378 Yonge Street and 31, 33, 35 and 37 Helendale Avenue, provided the following key points are met:

a.  The sites at 2360-2378 Yonge Street and 31, 33, 35 and 37 Helendale Avenue shall be the subject of a joint development proposal;

b.  The built form of the proposal will be substantially as follows:

i.  a mixed-use commercial and residential building on a combined site with a single tower, having a maximum height of 29-storeys, plus an additional mezzanine associated with the townhouse dwelling units, with a total height of approximately 94 metres (100.6 metres including mechanical penthouse);

ii.  a maximum density of approximately 11.4 times the area of the combined site;

iii.  a base building height of 2 to 11-storeys – incorporating stepbacks along Yonge Street as follows: at the second level, a stepback generally in the range of 3.0 to 9.0 metres; at the sixth level a minimum stepback of 2.0 metres; at the tenth level a minimum stepback of 5.0 metres; and at the eleventh level a minimum stepback of 3.0 metres;

iv.  ground floor building setbacks of a minimum of 1.5 metres along Yonge Street (after widening), a minimum of 3.0 metres along Helendale Avenue (after widening) and a setback in the range of a minimum of 3.0 to 7.0 metres along the west and south property lines adjacent to the Northern District Public Library site;

v.  a minimum tower setback of 12.5 metres from the south and west property lines, 6.0 metres from Helendale Avenue and a minimum generally in the range of 20 to 24 metres along Yonge Street; and

vi.  a maximum tower floorplate of 797 square metres.

c.  The development proposal shall include the replacement of all 19 existing residential rental units, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

d.  The owner will provide community benefits, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, having a value of $1.5 million dollars, indexed in accordance with City practice, prior to the first above-grade building permit. Such funds shall be used by the City in its discretion for local streetscaping improvements, and/or public realm improvements and/or the Northern District Public Library.  In addition, the owner shall make arrangements to provide for streetscape improvements to Yonge Street and to Helendale Avenue abutting the site in accordance with designs to be approved in connection with the Midtown in Focus, Parks, Open Space and Streetscape Master Plan Study for Yonge-Eglinton.  The community benefits will be secured in an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and shall be registered prior to a final order on the Appeals by the Ontario Municipal Board.

2.  City Council jointly authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to support minor changes to the final built form of the development proposal.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to finalize the elements of the settlement, including the final form of the minutes of settlement, the zoning by-law and any other related planning instruments and to request that the Ontario Municipal Board approve the development in accordance with Parts 1 and 2 above.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding litigation.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff and Appendix A in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.

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

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the Settlement set out in Appendix 1 to the Confidential Attachment to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor, stemming from the mediation December 10 and 11, 2015, and related to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 33 Holly Street, 44 Dunfield Avenue and 86 and 88 Soudan Avenue subject to City Council coming to a decision on the section 111 application for the site that would permit the Settlement Offer to proceed.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, together with appropriate staff, to continue discussions with the applicant respecting a final version of the proposed Settlement Offer substantially in accordance with Appendix 1 of the Confidential Attachment to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor, and all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor and on the following basis.

 

3.  City Council request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold any Order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment Application until being notified by the City Solicitor that the final content and form of the Amending By-law is acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor and that a Section 37 Agreement has been entered into  by the owner and the City and satisfactorily registered on title to the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.  Such agreement and by-law amendment to secure the matters set out in Appendix A in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor, including amongst other matters, the built form matters, the satisfactory conveyances to the City of a public pedestrian and bicycle easement  and of lands for park purposes; above base park improvements having  a value of at least $1,800,000.00  (subject to upwards indexing); and rental related matters, including securing improvements to the existing rental buildings and site without pass through of costs to tenants, tenant assistance and the rental tenure of the existing buildings, all  as more particularly set out in Appendix A in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make technical and stylistic changes as may be required to the final form of the By-law for the Zoning Amendment Application.

 

5.  City Council direct that Parts 3 and 6 of Item TE5.10 be deleted and that Item TE5.10 be revised to the extent set out in Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 above.

Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council, on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 1, 2016) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 as well as Appendices A, B and C to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 1, 2016) from the City Solicitor be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 1, 2016) remains confidential.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 1, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to advice/communications that are subject to solicitor client privilege and contains information about potential litigation.  The confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 1, 2016) from the City Solicitor, as well as Appendices A, B and C will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

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

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor, with the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor to remain confidential.

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

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to decline the offer of settlement and to proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition of the original application with the same instruction provided by City Council at its meeting of December 9 and 10, 2015.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding litigation.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.

The following confidential recommendations contained Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

1.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that City Council supports a settlement in principle of the zoning by-law appeal related to 2779, 2781 Yonge Street and 15-17, 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue, provided the following key points are met:

a.  With regard to the built form and development configuration:

i.  the maximum number of storeys shall be 9;

ii.  the maximum height to the top of the roof shall be 29.75 metres, plus mechanical projections not to exceed approximately 3 metres in height; and

iii.  the angular planes applied to the development proposal shall comply with the following requirements:

1.  a 45 degree angular plane taken from the Yonge Street frontage measured at a height of 21.6 metres at the property line of the subject site;

2.  a 45 degree angular plane taken from Strathgowan Avenue, abutting the Mixed-Use designation and commercial uses to the north, measured at a height of 21.6 metres at the property line of the subject site;

3.  a 45 degree angular plane taken from Strathgowan Avenue, abutting the Neighbourhoods designation, measured from the abutting residential property lines at grade;

4.  a 45 degree angular plane taken from the abutting rear yards of the residential homes fronting on to St. Hilda’s Avenue measured from grade, applying to floors 1 through 4 and the 7th floor of the subject development; and

5.  a 45 degree angular plane taken from the abutting rear yards of the residential homes fronting on to St. Hilda’s Avenue measured from a height of 10.5 metres, applying to floors 5, 6, 8 and 9 of the subject development;

iv.  the minimum amount of indoor amenity space shall be 2.0 square metres per residential unit and the minimum amount of outdoor amenity space shall be 2.0 square metres per residential unit;

v.  14 parking spaces shall be provided for the replacement residential rental units;

vi.  the owner agrees to secure the replacement of the existing 28 rental dwelling units in the new building with 28 replacement units and the unit mix for the residential rental replacement units shall be 14 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units and the total gross floor area of these residential rental replacement units shall not be less than approximately 14,989 square feet, with the plans to be revised accordingly; and

vii.  the elevation and floor plan drawings resulting from this paragraph a., which relates to built form and development configuration, may result in an increased gross floor area, as a result of some additional gross floor area which may be achieved within the established angular planes;

b.  The City acknowledges that the owner and Uptown Yonge Neighbourhood Alliance Inc. propose to work with the City and use their respective best efforts to determine whether it is appropriate to achieve:

i.  an extension of the sidewalk on the south side of Strathgowan Avenue from the eastern boundary of the subject property to St. Hilda’s Avenue;

ii.  measures to reduce traffic infiltration into the residential neighbourhood to the east of the subject property, with the preferred choice being turn restrictions from the driveway of the new development on the subject property with a portion of Strathgowan Avenue becoming a one-way street solely for the purpose of preventing infiltration; and

iii.  traffic calming measures on Strathgowan Avenue, which could include a bump out or curb extension subject to neighbourhood consultation and the result of a study conducted by Transportation Services;

c.  The owner shall provide an indexed Section 37 cash contribution in the amount of $250,000.00;

d. The above-noted Section 37 contribution may be directed towards community benefits in the form of capital improvements, including parks improvements, and any of the matters listed in subparagraph 1.b.ii. and 1.b.iii. above, to be determined by City Planning, in consultation with Transportation Services and the local Ward Councillor;

e.  In addition to the City’s requirements for the site plan approval process, the owner agrees to consult with the other parties and participants as part of any site plan approval process, which consultation shall include, at a minimum, the provision of 1:50 drawings for review and comment, a meaningful opportunity to review and provide comments regarding these drawings, and at least two meetings with the applicant’s consultant team; and

f.  The parties agree to revise the draft zoning by-law amendment for presentation to the Ontario Municipal Board at a settlement hearing in February 2016 for approval, subject to Ontario Municipal Board availability, with the final order to be withheld pending written confirmation that the Section 37 agreement has been executed and that the City has issued notice of approval conditions for the site plan application.

2.  City Council jointly authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to support minor changes to the final built form of the development proposal.

3.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to finalize the elements of the settlement, including the final form of the minutes of settlement, the zoning by-law and any other related planning instruments and be authorized to request that the Ontario Municipal Board approve the development in accordance with Parts 1 and 2 above.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding litigation.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council endorse the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative draft Board of Directors Resolution 2016-1B opposing the Waukesha water diversion application.  

2.  City Council encourage the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Regional Body and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council, (the Compact Council) to consider the future implications of this diversion and decline the Waukesha application.

3.  City Council request that the Regional Body clarify the public consultation requirements involved in the lead-up to a decision on a diversion application with respect to the kind of information that is provided, where and how it is provided and minimum consultation timeframes. 

4.  City Council request the City Clerk to forward a copy of this Motion to the Government of Ontario, (the Premier and the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change) the Government of Québec, (the Premier and the Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change) the Mayors of Montréal, Québec City, Chicago and Detroit and the Governors represented on the Regional Body and Compact Council.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council renew its call for the Government of Canada to improve rail safety in Canada and call on the Government of Canada to:

a.  address any outstanding issues in the City Council motions to improve rail safety regulations and operations since the derailment in Lac Megantic on July 6, 2013;

b.  increase government regulation and enforcement for the transportation of dangerous substances over rail;

c.  provide Transport Canada with the necessary funding and resources to hire and train an adequate number of dangerous goods and rail safety inspectors to ensure proper oversight of the rail industry;

d.  provide municipal input into the mandatory railway risk assessment process, which includes identifying and assessing alternative routes for transporting dangerous goods; and

e.  prevent the downloading of rail safety and emergency response costs to local taxpayers related to liability insurance and coverage for catastrophic incidents.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council support competitive and affordable Internet prices for its residents, and City Council support the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commisssion July 2015 decision for large telecom companies to make their fibre-optic networks available to small competitors at wholesale prices.

2.  City Council forward a copy of this decision to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

3.  City Council request, similar to the City of Calgary, an opportunity to consult with the Minister relating to the Minister’s recommendation to the Governor-in-Council on Bell’s Petition against the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commisssion decision.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council appoint the twelve individuals named below to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until successors are appointed:

- Yin Brown

- Karma Burkhar

- Darren Cooper

- Martin Courcelles

- Joe Knapper

- Terri-Lynn Langdon

- Rahima Mulla

- Tracy Odell

- Stephanie Ozorio

- Wendy Porch

- Tom Proszowski

- Victoria Warner

2.  City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Manager remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 28, 2016) from the City Manager remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report on allowing public access to the observation deck at City Hall year round and terms and conditions of such access.

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to explore the possibility of utilizing space on the observation deck for a café during the warm weather months.

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2016 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, subsequent to the adoption of this budget, on a one time basis by $450,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre CTP416-07) in order to undertake streetscape improvements on Mill Street, between Parliament Street and Cherry Street fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the following developments:

a.  neighbourhood streetscape improvements, in the amount of $250,000 (source account XR3026-3700337); and 

b.  424-460 Adelaide Street East, secured for local streetscape and and/or parkland improvements at the discretion of the Chief Planner in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in the amount of $200,000 (source account XR3026- 3700710).