Decisions

CALL TO ORDER: 9:37 a.m.

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

The meeting opened with O Canada.

December 15, 2021

Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council.  Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged the passing of the 62nd Mayor and First Mayor of the amalgamated City of Toronto, Mel Lastman.  Mayor Tory spoke of Mr. Lastman's career in politics which started in 1969: that he was elected Mayor of North York in 1973, an office he held for ten terms, and that he was elected Mayor of the amalgamated City in 1998 and retired in 2003.  Mayor Tory remarked what an enormous job it was to be the Mayor of the amalgamated City and to try to bring together a group of people, 54 Members of Council, who were married in forced circumstances by the Province, and to try to move forward a united City. Mayor Tory noted the success of former Mayor Mel Lastman in the creation of the first Mayor's Committee on Child Abuse, and the first Mayor's Committee on Drinking and Driving, as well as his keen interest in Race Relations and Elder Abuse issues. Mayor Tory noted that these were issues that Mel Lastman took leadership of and addressed the challenges in a forthright way. Mayor Tory remarked on the work of Mr. Lastman with the Provincial and Federal levels of government on Toronto's waterfront, work that continues today.  Mayor Tory spoke of how people loved Mel Lastman because of his authenticity, and that he was extremely kind-hearted and respectful to everyone no matter what their station in life. Mayor Tory commented that Mel Lastman was larger than life and that he defended, promoted and advanced the interest of the City. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of City Council and the people of the City of Toronto for which he served for so long, thanked Mel Lastman for this service and thanked Mel Lastman's family for supporting him during his service.  Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of City Council and the people of the City of Toronto, expressed his sincere condolences to Mel Lastman's family.

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:  

Former Mayor Mel Lastman

Ray Biggart

Brenda Christine Connor

Sylvia Searles Elam

David Fox

Tom Mangos

David Smiley

Amaresh Tesfamariam

Raymond Vandette  

Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.  Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council.

Members, although Civic Buildings, including City Hall are currently closed to the public, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube.  I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning.

December 17, 2021

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:  

Dr. Robert Bennett

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021.

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

Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, received the following petition for information:

1. Petition regarding adding houses on Fairway Drive, Braeburn Boulevard and Ceder Brae Boulevard to the Mechanical Leaf Pick-up program, submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 43 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021.

December 15, 2021

Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council.  Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged the passing of the 62nd Mayor and First Mayor of the amalgamated City of Toronto, Mel Lastman.  Mayor Tory spoke of Mr. Lastman's career in politics which started in 1969: that he was elected Mayor of North York in 1973, an office he held for ten terms, and that he was elected Mayor of the amalgamated City in 1998 and retired in 2003.  Mayor Tory remarked what an enormous job it was to be the Mayor of the amalgamated City and to try to bring together a group of people, 54 Members of Council, who were married in forced circumstances by the Province, and to try to move forward a united City. Mayor Tory noted the success of former Mayor Mel Lastman in the creation of the first Mayor's Committee on Child Abuse, and the first Mayor's Committee on Drinking and Driving, as well as his keen interest in Race Relations and Elder Abuse issues. Mayor Tory noted that these were issues that Mel Lastman took leadership of and addressed the challenges in a forthright way. Mayor Tory remarked on the work of Mr. Lastman with the Provincial and Federal levels of government on Toronto's waterfront, work that continues today.  Mayor Tory spoke of how people loved Mel Lastman because of his authenticity, and that he was extremely kind-hearted and respectful to everyone no matter what their station in life. Mayor Tory commented that Mel Lastman was larger than life and that he defended, promoted and advanced the interest of the City. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of City Council and the people of the City of Toronto for which he served for so long, thanked Mel Lastman for this service and thanked Mel Lastman's family for supporting him during his service.  Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of City Council and the people of the City of Toronto, expressed his sincere condolences to Mel Lastman's family.

December 16, 2021

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, provided an update to Members of Council about the urgency to ramp up efforts to get everyone their COVID-19 booster vaccination.  Mayor Tory also advised Members of Council of his intention to submit a Member Motion to this Council meeting in regards to the legal challenge against Bill 21 in the Province of Quebec.

December 17, 2021

Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to recognize the departure of Omo Akintan, Chief People Officer, from the City of Toronto. Mayor Tory remarked that Ms. Akintan is an outstanding member of the Toronto Public Service, extremely intelligent, balanced and straightforward. Mayor Tory spoke of Omo Akintan's extraordinary leadership during the pandemic and her commitment to public interest and public well-being. On behalf of the people of Toronto and the Members of City Council, Mayor Tory thanked Omo Akintan for her public service and wished her well in her new endeavours.  Mayor Tory invited Chris Murray, City Manager, to address City Council. Mr. Murray spoke of Omo Akintan's many accomplishments including the success of collective bargaining with the unions, the transition to remote work as well as the health and safety measures during the pandemic, and the implementation of Success Factors and Team Central.  Omo Akintan addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory and Chris Murray for their kind words.  Ms. Akintan spoke of her seventeen years with the City of Toronto, beginning her career as an articling student in Legal Services and for the last three years as the Chief People Officer.  Omo Akintan remarked on the commitment of  the Toronto Public Service to build a better City and of the all the good work of the Public Service during the pandemic.  Ms. Akintan thanked the City Manager, the members of the Senior Leadership Team, her team and assistants and Members of City Council. Omo Akintan also thanked her mother and family for their support and for their sacrifices.

December 15, 2021:

City Council adopted the December 15, 2021 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent.

December 16, 2021:

City Council adopted the December 16, 2021 Order Paper.

December 17, 2021:

City Council adopted the December 17, 2021 Order Paper.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, referred Administrative Inquiry IA38.1 from Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 17, Don Valley North regarding the Thomas Clark Way Extension and Answer IA38.1a from the City Manager to the North York Community Council for consideration.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to sign an agreement regarding the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan before the end of 2021 and based on City Council's recently-affirmed (2021.MM32.12) support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

5. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to report on the current City programs, through Live Green TO, that already engage residents in climate action activities and what possibilities there are to increase public engagement.

6. City Council request Toronto Hydro to report on the feasibility of providing On-Demand water heaters or other similar energy efficient climate friendly products to Toronto Hydro customers, through an affordable program that could include grants and interest free loans, that would ensure that low and modest income residents of Toronto are able to afford these energy saving water heating products.

7. City Council request Toronto Hydro to report to City Council by the first quarter of 2022 on Part 6 above given the urgency of the Climate Change Crisis.

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the implementation of a Vacant Home Tax of one percent tax of the current value assessment of the residential property on which the vacant unit is located, effective for the 2022 taxation year collectible in the following year, and adopt the final tax design features for the Vacant Home Tax as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as amended by Part 2, below.

2.  City Council amend Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat by deleting Part d. under Section 3.0, Proposed Exemptions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.  As previously directed by City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021 in Item PH28.3,  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to report on the feasibility of allocating a portion of revenues to be received by the City from the future Vacant Homes Tax to the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program.

10.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, for the City's 2023 Budget, to prioritize and include the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program ongoing annual funding of no less than $10 million in the City's annual budget while continuing to work with other orders of Government for additional funding. 

11.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report annually through the budget process on all the projects financed and/or funded through the revenue secured though the Vacant Homes Tax.

12.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to contact Statistics Canada regarding the Federal Canadian Housing Statistics Program to determine what data can be shared in their analysis of property assessments, land registry data, and tax filings for the City of Toronto.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize that the 2022 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 percent of the total 2021 taxes billed for each property, adjusted, as necessary, to reflect any additional taxes added to the previous year's taxes as a result of assessment added to the tax roll.

 
2. City Council authorize that the interim levy apply to assessments added to the tax roll for 2021 that were not on the assessment roll when the By-law was passed.

 
3. City Council authorize that:

 
a. the interim bill payment due dates for property tax accounts paid on the eleven (11) installment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: February 15, March 15, April 19, May 16 and June 15, 2022;

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

 
c. the interim bill payment due dates for all other property tax accounts on the regular instalment option or on the six (6) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: March 1, April 1 and May 2, 2022.

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

Rates and Fees

1. City Council adopt:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operating and Capital Budgets

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

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

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

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

9.  City Council include a Toronto Water Capital contribution towards the following project, identified as a priority restoration project by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as part of the 2022 Toronto Water Capital Budget, with funds from the Toronto Water Capital Reserve and administered by Transportation Services, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation as follows:  

a. $2,912,000 for Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment with a total project cost of $2,912,000 cash flow in 2022 ($728,000); 2023 ($1,456,000); and 2024 ($728,000).

10.  City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to include in their 2022 Budget submission a request for the Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment as part of the 2022 Budget process.

11.  City Council direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to complete the Scarborough Bluffs West Environmental Assessment Project.

12.  City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to continue to seek senior government support for advancing the phased detailed design and implementation Scarborough Waterfront Project. 

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

Service Levels

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

Rates and Fees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operating and Capital Budgets

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

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

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

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

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

Service Levels

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

Other

16. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to provide, as part of the 2023 Solid Waste Management Services budget submission, an update on, and progress towards, an implementation plan for achieving the City's Net Zero by 2040 goal, including but not limited to: 

a. the collection of landfill gas;

b. organics diversion rates;

c. a plan to lead by example in City of Toronto facilities;

d. increased support for multi-residential customers;

e. small businesses and Commercial, Institutional and Religious Organizations customers;

f. on-site and community composting;

g. an education campaign, necessary regulatory changes; and

h. the continued  investigation of mixed waste processing.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

Operating and Capital Budgets

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service Levels

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

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

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 10, 2021) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, and the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies or corporations.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. City Council request Metrolinx to make publicly available detailed mapping of all City land requirements, including land type, current use, size and extent of property interest (temporary or permanent takings), for the Subways Program by February 28, 2022 or earlier, and City Council request Metrolinx to provide updates on a semi-annual basis.

8.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, for dispositions related to parkland, to request Metrolinx to take all reasonable efforts to provide to the City an exchange of land of nearby property of equivalent or larger area and comparable or superior green space utility that is acceptable to the City.

9. City Council forward this Item to the Toronto Transit Commission Board for information.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (November 8, 2021) from the Vice President, Land and Development Planning, CreateTO remain confidential at this time, in accordance with the City of Toronto  Act, 2006. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (November 8, 2021) from the Vice President, Land and Development Planning, CreateTO will be made public following the closing of all purchase and/or sale and/or transaction(s), as they pertain to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes and a position, plan, or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. bike lanes, cycle tracks, and connection;

b. sidewalks and pedestrian pathways;

c. priority signals for transit; and

d. advance and clear communication to the local community.

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

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

a. vehicle movements, and travel patterns;

b. pedestrian counts; and

c. cyclist movements and travel patterns.

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

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

b. cycling connections; and

c. pedestrian movements.

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

a. actively patrol each construction site;

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

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

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

 
a. commercial rent subsidies;

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

c. something signage and wayfinding; and

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

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

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

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

a. public art;

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

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

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

47. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Transportation Services to include a Vision Zero commitment and statement as a condition for every road closure related to the Ontario Line.

48. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Transportation Services to include a comprehensive pedestrian safety strategy, particularly for large cement trucks and machinery, and report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2022.

49. Where a sidewalk closure is requested, City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to require applicant where feasible to procure, install, and maintain shipping container(s) to be used as a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway prior to, or concurrent to, any permits being issued and for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at the applicant's sole cost.

50. Where a sidewalk closure is not requested but is adjacent to the construction sites, City Council direct the General Manager. Transportation Services to require the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at the applicant's sole cost.

51. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to develop a plan for all special events and festivals that will be impacted and disrupted by the Ontario Line construction and include comprehensive mitigation efforts to reduce impact and support the success of these events and report back to City Council in the second quarter of 2022.

52. City Council direct the Toronto Transit Commission, to increase the availability and efficiency of nearby surface fleets including streetcars and bus routes, and investigate the feasibility of priority routes, bus-only lanes, and other methods to support and improve public transit.

53. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to develop a proactive and collaborative approach to supporting businesses affected by the Ontario Line, taking lessons learned from the Eglinton Crosstown closures and report back on a strategy, to be funded by Metrolinx and the Province of Ontario, in the second quarter of 2022. 

54. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas, resident associations, and local school administration in advance of any physical road modifications.

55. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

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

57. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing shields / barriers on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

58. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed, to ensure that the site is cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

59. City Council direct the applicant to pressure-wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed, to ensure that the site cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

60. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes.

61. In areas where no cycling lanes exist, City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road.

62. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas, and local school administration.

63. City Council direct General Manager Transportation Services and the Director, Environment and Energy to come up with a plan to mitigate the harmful effects of ongoing construction and closures, for nearby residents, including, but not limited to:

a. debris;

b. idling;

c. dust; and

d. pollution and overall air quality.

64. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to develop and implement a public education campaign outlining the importance of taking alternative transportation through the downtown including cycling, walking, and taking the Toronto Transit Commission, to avoid unnecessary congestion from single driver vehicles.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to recommend for City Council's consideration, as part of the 2022 budget process, adequate and appropriate funding for:

a. the City's portion of Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship start-up costs between 2022 and first quarter 2024; and

b. a reasonable share of the Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's annual operating expenses for a period of not less than 10 years.

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

2.  City Council extend By-laws 541-2020 and 664-2020 that require people wear masks or face coverings in enclosed areas of businesses and other organizations that are open to the public and in enclosed common areas of apartments and condominiums, until 12:01 a.m. on the first day after the City Council meeting currently scheduled for April 2022 or, if that City Council meeting does not take place as scheduled, until 12:01 a.m. on the first day after the first City Council meeting that next occurs.

3.  City Council extend the COVID-19 amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings (s.354-3.11), that require landlords to provide hand washing/sanitizing in common areas, close non-essential common areas consistent with Provincial orders, increase cleaning and post Toronto Public Health signage, until 12:01 a.m. on the first day after the City Council meeting currently scheduled for April 2022 or, if that City Council meeting does not take place as scheduled, until 12:01 a.m. on the first day after the first City Council meeting that next occurs.

4.  City Council request the Medical Officer of Health review the necessity of each by-law on a monthly basis, and report if any changes or extensions are required before or at City Council’s currently scheduled April 2022 meeting.

5.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills and apply for set fines to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, or technical amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, in order to give best effect to the Medical Officer of Health's recommendations for the protection of the public as described in the supplementary report (December 14, 2021) from the Deputy Medical Officer of Health.

6. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve payment of overtime, at straight time, to non-union employees for over-time hours worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7. City Council submit a budget to the Province of Ontario that includes overtime as an eligible extraordinary pandemic-related expense in line with the eligibility criteria of the Provincial Safe Restart funding arrangement.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (November 8, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (November 8, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

John Crocker, as Chair

Kevin Adolphe

Sue Lemon

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (November 24, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Investment Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (November 24, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Investment Board.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (November 23, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

Cynthia Bell-Clayton

Leonard Benoit

Nora Boyer

Isaac Crosby

Chris Lefebvre

Christine Luza

Saige McMahon

Patricia Pettigrew

Tristen Schneider

Suzanne Stewart

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2021) from the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office remains confidential 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 Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

            Mount Pleasant Village:

            Matthew Kutas

            Robert Prete

            Uptown Yonge:

            Stephen Lokash

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

            Mount Pleasant Village:

            Scott Purdy

            Uptown Yonge:

            Alex Mazelow 

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

3.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Clerk to work with the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to add Chinese youth as eligible to participate in the enhanced Diversity Youth Fellowship Program for 2022-2024, funding permitting.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Clerk to work with Indigenous-led organization(s) and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to advise on the feasibility of a co-developing targeted programming related to the Diverse Youth Fellowship program for Indigenous youth.

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

a.  under Part 3 – Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements:

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to sign an agreement regarding the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan before the end of 2021 and based on City Council's recently-affirmed (2021.MM32.12) support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, 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 an amended Municipal Capital Facility Agreement between 3052690 Nova Scotia Limited, the landlord, which leases the entire property, comprising of approximately 20,396 square feet of the existing leased space and 7,040 additional square feet at 220 Attwell Drive (the "Leased Premises") to the City of Toronto, used for social and health services; and

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

i. the commencement date of the lease;

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, 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 Slate Toronto Core Office Incorporated, which leases approximately 2,070 square feet plus one parking spot at 154 University Avenue to the Toronto Transit Commission, all space (the "Leased Premises") related to the provision of telecommunications, transit and transportation systems and ancillary parking; and

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

i. the commencement date of the Lease; 

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, 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 Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the nine properties with whom Corporate Real Estate Management has a lease or license on behalf of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (each a "Leased Premises"), with respect to approximately 632,866 square feet of combined space and ancillary parking, if any, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used for social and health services, located at:

1. 14 Roncesvalles (Ward 4);

2. 30 Norfinch Drive (Ward 7);

3. 60 York Street (Ward 10);

4. 45 The Esplanade (Ward 10);

5. 92 Peter Street (Ward 10);

6. 65 Dundas Street East (Ward 13);

7. 56 Yonge Street (Ward 13);

8. 335 Jarvis Street (Ward 13); and

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

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

1. the commencement date of the Lease or Licence;

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remains confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains instructions to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will be made public upon the expiration of the last agreement of the hotels.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place remain confidential in their entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City and the Board.  Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place will be made public following the end of the term of the Phase 2 Lease.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards begin the driver training accreditation program as soon as possible.

8. City Council confirm its support for the existing Request for Proposal and timeline for the driver training accreditation program outlined in the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

9.  City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to consider updating public health guidelines for the Vehicle-for-Hire industry including vaccination and testing requirements and disclosure of vaccination status of drivers and to report back to the next meeting or the March 2022 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee.

10. City Council encourage the Vehicle-for-Hire industry and Private Transportation Companies to consider establishing COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates and to provide financial support to allow drivers to get tested, to recover, or to self-isolate and to report back to the next meeting or the March 2022 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee. 

11. City Council the direct Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health to consider making the licensing of vehicle-for-hire drivers contingent on COVID-19 vaccination status and to report back to the next meeting or the March 2022 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee.

12. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to conduct a comprehensive review of Vehicle-for-Hire regulations, including but not limited to, recommendations on the following topics and report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the first quarter of 2023 or sooner:

a. the feasibility of requiring the accredited Vehicle-for-Hire industry and Private Transportation Companies driver training to include in-car assessments; 

b. the feasibility of giving drivers who are currently licensed to operate, but who have not received training, to have priority for the driver training program;

c. the feasibility of publishing reports, similar to New York City, available to the public, reporting key measures of system efficiency in the Vehicle for Hire sector including:

1. number of licensed drivers per month;

2. average daily maximum and minimum active drivers per month;

3. average number of daily rides per licensed driver, and per active driver, per month;

4. average customer and driver wait times;

5. average time spent cruising, en route, and with passengers; and

6. percent and number of expiring licenses that were renewed;

d. the electrification of the Vehicle-for-Hire industry including:

1. the feasibility of transitioning all Vehicle-for-Hire industry and Private Transportation Companies vehicles to lower emissions four cylinder, hybrid, or electric vehicles;

e. the feasibility of freezing fees for the drivers currently not working due to the drop in ridership demand caused by the pandemic;

f. the feasibility of suspending fees for vehicle-for-hire licenses while not in use;

g. a review of vehicle-for-hire license renewal fees to ensure they are comparable to other business licenses;

h. the feasibility of implementing a two year extension on vehicle lifespan to all 2014, 2015, and 2016 taxicab vehicles to remain in service; and

i. a review of what the appropriate number of licenses per capita would be.

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

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

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

a. cruising;

b. en route; and

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

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

a. public availability and competitive impacts across transportation sectors;

b. equity and accessibility;

c. measurement and optimisation of service for disabled passengers;

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

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

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

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

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

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

b. ride loss projections based on:

i. anticipated growth of ride-hailing; and

ii. changing rider concerns during and after the pandemic;

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

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

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

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

19. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 17, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 17, 2021) 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.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

2. City Council request the Chief Information and Security Officer to report to the March 22, 2022 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the matters identified in the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday.

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 19, 2021) from the Chief Information Security Officer and the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday remain confidential in their entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they involve the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and pertains to litigation or potential litigation.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement based on the terms and conditions set out in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc2970598171 and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor with:

a. Infrastructure Maintenance Limited for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services for Contract Area TOA 1-1, as defined in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc2970598171, for a contract term of seven (7) years from date of execution of the agreement in the amount of $96,187,111 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation ($97,880,004 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to renew the agreement at the sole discretion of the General Manager Transportation Services for up to three (3) additional separate one (1) year periods at a total additional amount of $47,719,300 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($48,559,160 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total potential maximum contract value of $143,906,411 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($146,439,164 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

b. A&F Di Carlo Construction Incorporated for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services for Contract Areas TOA 1-4 and TOA 1-5, as defined in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc2970598171, for a contract term of seven (7) years from date of execution of the agreement in the amount of $119,610,422 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($121,715,565 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to renew the agreement at the sole discretion of the General Manager Transportation Services for up to three (3) additional separate one (1) year periods at a total additional amount of $59,339,817 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($60,384,198 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total potential maximum contract value of $178,950,239 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($182,099,763 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

c. Maple Crete Incorporated for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services for Contract Area TOA 2-2, as defined in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc2970598171, for a contract term of seven (7) years from date of execution of the agreement in the amount of $ 81,463,570 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($82,897,329 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to renew the agreement at the sole discretion of the General Manager Transportation Services for up to three (3) additional separate one (1) year periods at a total additional amount of $40,414,817 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($41,126,118 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total potential maximum contract value of $121,878,387 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($124,023,447 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and

d. Emcon Services Incorporated for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services for Contract Area Don Valley/Gardiner Expressway, as defined in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc2970598171, for a contract term of seven (7) years from date of execution of the agreement in the amount of $39,425,336 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($40,119,222 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to renew the agreement at the sole discretion of the General Manager Transportation Services for up to three (3) additional separate one (1) year periods at a total additional amount of $19,547,361 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($19,891,394 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total potential maximum contract value of  $58,972,697 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($60,010,616 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

2.  City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorize to the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with 2868415 Ontario Incorporated (Joint Venture) for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services in Contract Areas TOA 1-2, TOA 1-3, TOA 2-3, TOA 2-4, as defined in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc3136860258, for a contract term of seven (7) years from date of execution of the agreement in the amount of $381,088,780 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($387,795,942 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to renew at the sole discretion of the General Manager Transportation Services for up to three (3) additional separate one (1) year periods at a total additional amount of $189,061,607 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($192,389,092 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total potential maximum contract value of $570,150,387 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($580,185,033 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), based on the terms and conditions set out in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc3136860258 and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute a non-competitive agreement with 2868415 Ontario Incorporated (Joint Venture) for the provision of Winter Maintenance Services in Contract Areas TOA 2-1 and TOA 2-5, as defined in Negotiated Request for Proposal Doc3136860258, for a contract term of seven (7) years from date of execution of the agreement in the amount of $265,706,565 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($270,383,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to renew the agreement at the sole discretion of the General Manager Transportation Services for up to three (3) additional separate one (1) year periods at a total additional amount of $131,819,442 net of all applicable taxes and charges, including contingency and annual escalation adjustment of three (3) percent to account for Consumer Price Index inflation adjustment ($134,139,464 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a total potential maximum contract value of $397,526,007 net of taxes and charges ($404,522,464 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council add the following to the Auditor General's 2022 Work Plan:

a. a review of the City of Toronto's Negotiated Request For Proposal process;

b. a review of the terms of the winter snow maintenance contracts against previously provided winter maintenance Auditor General recommendations; and

c. a review of Transportation Services' contract management process, to ensure internal processes are sufficient to hold winter maintenance contractors accountable to the contract terms.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to study the correlation between parcels of land with building permits and those exhibiting tree cover loss, as identified in the 2018 Tree Canopy Study - Technical Report (pages 52-53), and report back in the second quarter of 2022 on the findings, such report to include:

a. an assessment of the impacts resulting from building permits for different building types including condominium and multi-unit buildings, single-family dwellings, and ancillary residential buildings;

b. options to mitigate canopy loss on parcels where building permits have been issued; and

c. options to strengthen and prioritize tree protection in the development review process.

 
5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review and report back in the second quarter of 2022 on the diameter required for a tree to be protected under the Private Tree By-law.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Broadway Avenue at a point approximately 161 metres east of Yonge Street. 

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and assess, during the feasibility analysis and design phases of each Major City-Wide Cycling Route project, such as Danforth Avenue/Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue, within the Near-Term Implementation Program (2022-2024), the following elements:  

a. a Vision Zero Road Safety Plan approach to improve road safety for all road users, including safety improvements in addition to bike lanes to reduce conflicts between road users;

b. traffic impact analysis, including consideration of mitigation strategies for potential traffic diversion impacts on neighbourhoods, and impacts on on-street parking or other curbside uses, where applicable;

c. coordination with development planning applications in process, including consideration of planned density and planned infrastructure such as parking, where applicable;

d. opportunities to integrate streetscape improvements in support of main street revitalization for small business, where applicable; and

e. consideration of the unique characteristics of various segments of each corridor being studied, and that recommended design proposals should be context sensitive to the role of the corridor in the overall transportation network.

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

8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consider the inclusion of East Liberty Street and Liberty Street in the next near-term Cycling Network Plan.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. City Council amend traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 910 and Chapter 950, as generally described in revised Attachment 7, attached to motion 1 by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, to ensure that the by-law amendments for the Davenport Road cycle tracks and The Esplanade-Mill Street cycle tracks previously approved by City Council are enacted in phases aligned with the timing of implementation of the appropriate segments of the respective projects over 2021 - 2023.

12. City Council extend the University Avenue ActiveTO route approximately 150 metres from its current southern terminus of Adelaide Street to King Street, as a permanent bikeway to be installed in summer 2022 in advance of planned construction on Adelaide Street West, and authorize the amendments to the necessary by-laws, as generally described in the Attachment to motion 2 by Councillor Joe Cressy.

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

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

a. Almore Avenue from Faywood to York Downs Drive;

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit the use of automated micro-utility devices on sidewalks and cycle tracks, prohibit the parking, storing, or leaving of automated micro-utility devices on highways or sidewalks, and prohibit the stopping of automated micro-utility devices in a cycle track, until the Ontario Ministry of Transportation pilot project is implemented and City Council decides whether to opt-in to the proposed pilot project or forgo participation.

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

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

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

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

2. is automated or remotely controlled;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. is automated or remotely controlled;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, to issue a Transportation Innovation Challenge in the first half of 2022 to research, explore and support local economic development with respect to micro-utility devices.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with local entrepreneurs, Business Improvement Areas, micro-utility devices manufacturers and operators, accessibility community members, law enforcement (surveillance, counter-terrorism and security experts) and any other interested stakeholders and members of the public on the potential impacts and benefits arising from the use of micro-utility devices, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2022. 

8.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the outcomes of the Transportation Innovation Challenge, results from the public consultation, best practices in municipal policy and details of the Ministry of Transportation's pilot project for micro-utility devices at a time that shortly follows its announcement by the Province.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to postpone the construction of a new sidewalk on the west side of Dwight Avenue from Birmingham Street to Maple Boulevard until a new design can be achieved though the planned construction of bike lanes on Dwight Avenue or through a future reconstruction of Dwight Avenue that does not impact the mature trees.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

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

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate the necessary amendments to the existing Street and Expressway Lighting Agreement with Toronto Hydro to include lighting styles, any required lighting asset standards, and any related funding impacts.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the comprehensive state-of-good-repair plan for existing pedestrian scale lighting, including those with specialized heritage characteristics and ten year plan for new pedestrian scale lighting as part of the 2023 Budget process.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include as broad and comprehensive a list as possible of heritage and Victorian lighting in their assessment of styles as part of the negotiations authorized in Part 2 above, including but not limited to: 

a. the cast iron Victorians that are in many places in St. Lawrence such as Front Street, Wellington Street East and Church Street;

b. the older metal pole lights with a bulb luminaire;

c. the 1980 era metal pole short lights with ‘square’ luminaires in streets;

d. the 2000 era concrete pole lights with similar square luminaires; and

e. the lights fastened to tall poles at about the 12 foot level.

5. City Council direct General Manager, Transportation Services to include standards for lighting of pedestrian-scale sidewalks and parks lighting in any new Service Agreement with any service provider. 

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with Toronto Hydro, the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the local Councillor, to review options to achieve lower level illumination standards on the Toronto Islands in sensitive residential and parkland areas and to negotiate any necessary amendments to the Street and Expressway Lighting Agreement.

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council endorse the targets and actions outlined in Attachment B to the report (December 2, 2021) from the Interim Director, Environment and Energy, titled "TransformTO Net Zero Strategy" with the following additional instructions: 

a. direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to accelerate implementation of the greenhouse gas emission limits performance measure in the Toronto Green Standard to ensure that buildings constructed in or after 2030 are near zero emissions, by revising the Toronto Green Standard Tier 1 mandatory performance measure as follows, to: the "High Performance" level (Toronto Green Standard Version 4 Tier 2) to apply in 2025; and the "Near Zero Emissions" level (Toronto Green Standard Version 4 Tier 3) to apply in 2028;

b. request the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to set goals to limit new natural gas expansion, and sunset the sale of new natural gas fired equipment and report back in 2023 with actions to be implemented to support this endeavour;

c. request the Government of Ontario and provincial agencies and corporations to set a sunset date before 2030 for the sale and installation of new natural gas fired equipment to consumers;

d. continue to support Transportation Service's plan to accelerate the capital budget schedule for redesign of roadways as part of the Cycling Network Plan;

e. continue to ensure that, when considering any changes to the Investment Policy, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Toronto Investment Board consider and incorporate internationally-recognized best practices for Environmental, Social and Governance;

f. continue to ensure that as of 2023, any new equipment being installed in a City facility must contribute to net zero and all new buildings be designed and built to net zero;

g. support resident-led climate action and engagement by dedicating resources to supporting community hubs, community centres, neighbourhood pods and other local support networks, as key social and physical infrastructure for strengthening community climate engagement and resilience;

h. direct the Director, Environment and Energy to centre the voices of equity-deserving groups, including youth, civil society organizations, labour and workers' rights organizations, academia, Indigenous rights holders and urban Indigenous communities by:

1. establishing a Climate Advisory Group that centres the voices of equity-deserving groups, and includes youth, civil society organizations, labour and workers' rights organizations, and academia and work with Indigenous rights holders and urban Indigenous communities to share knowledge and learnings to inform climate action and reporting back to City Council on a terms of reference developed by city staff and the Climate Advisory Group; and

2. reporting back on the feasibility of creating a Climate Change Corps to support the goals and objectives of the Transform TO Net Zero Strategy;

i. direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to share Corporate Real Estate Management’s Net Zero Carbon Plan with the Board of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and work in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation to achieve targets and goals laid out in the plan; and

j. request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to identify opportunities to accelerate the Green Bus Program and to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Toronto Transit Commission Board in the second quarter of 2022 on these opportunities.

2. City Council approve the following community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets:

a. 45 percent reduction in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, from 1990 levels; and

b. net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

3. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to report back:

a. in the second quarter of 2025, with a status update on progress in meeting the City of Toronto's 2030 corporate and community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets, as outlined in Part 2 above and Attachment B to the report (December 2, 2021) from the Interim Director, Environment and Energy, titled "TransformTO Net Zero Strategy";

b. in the second quarter of 2025, with a four year implementation plan for 2026-2030 on any additional actions and authorities required to achieve the City of Toronto's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target; and

c. annually on emission reductions achieved for community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets, and the 2025, and 2030 goal.

4. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with all appropriate City divisions heads, including the City Solicitor, or their designates, to develop and implement a plan that outlines how to refer to TransformTO Net Zero Strategy goals and targets as and where appropriate in all relevant:

a. submissions that the City of Toronto makes or the City of Toronto staff make in federal and provincial public comment processes; and

b. filings that the City of Toronto makes in proceedings before Federal and Provincial regulatory bodies, administrative tribunals and courts.

5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, or their designate, until December 31, 2030, to negotiate and enter into agreements, as may be required, to support the implementation of the City Council-adopted recommendations presented in the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy, dated December 2, 2021 with non-profit, public, and private sector organizations to: 

a. collaborate on projects or initiatives;

b. provide in-kind and / or financial support from the approved Environment and Energy Division budget on projects or initiatives; and/or

c. receive funding,

on terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy, to report back in the second quarter of 2022, on the accountability and management framework for TransformTO and the Net Zero Strategy, including:

a. the composition, meeting frequency and reporting framework for the Climate Advisory Group and Joint TransformTO Implementation Committee as well as any additional advisory bodies, working groups, climate change corps, and consultation tables;

b. the reporting schedule to City Council; and

c. any plans for external peer-review.

7. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to consult with members of the construction and development industry to identify challenges and solutions to ensure we reach our goal of 100 percent of new buildings built to near zero emissions by 2030.

8. City Council authorize the Deputy City Managers to negotiate and enter into non-competitive agreements, including those with a value exceeding $500,000 for which City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing) with companies that have won Climate Champion status through the MaRS Discovery District's Mission from MaRS Climate Impact Challenge, on the following conditions:

a. that the provision of goods or services from the company will assist the City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is aligned with the City's Net Zero Strategy;

b. that any agreement is within the budget of the respective division within the Deputy City Manager's Service Area;

c.  that the agreement is on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager; and

d.  that the agreement is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

9. City Council direct that the Chief Procurement Officer report, as part of the annual Controller's report, on any non-competitive agreement that the Deputy City Managers enter into with companies that have won Climate Champion status through the MaRS Discovery District's Mission from MaRS Climate Impact Challenge.

10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the City Clerk, to submit a Bill to Council to codify the currently Council-adopted targets, strategies, policies, programs and initiatives pertaining to green energy and climate change, in the first instance from this report, as additional articles in Chapter 669 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, as and where appropriate.

11. City Council direct the City Manager and Deputy City Managers, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy to report back by the first quarter of 2023 on:

a. what aspects of existing City programs and / or by-laws aimed at reducing natural gas use in new and existing buildings need to be strengthened or accelerated; and

b. what additional programs and / or by-laws aimed at reducing natural gas use in new and existing buildings need to be developed and implemented,

in order to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets as outlined in Part 2 above and Attachment B to the report (December 2, 2021) from the Interim Director, Environment and Energy, titled "TransformTO Net Zero Strategy".

12. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Controller, the Director, Accounting Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and other appropriate City Divisions, to prepare financial options and other incentives that the City could provide to encourage uptake of personal electric vehicles and disincentives to discourage use of fossil-fueled personal vehicles within the City of Toronto boundaries and report back through the 2023 budget where feasible and subsequent budget years if implementation in the 2023 budget is not feasible.

13. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy in consultation with the Controller, the Director, Accounting Services, the Chief Planner, and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Buildings, and other appropriate City Divisions, and with Toronto Hydro, and to report back in the first quarter of 2023 on options for additional financial incentives, disincentives and other mechanisms to further encourage deep retrofits of existing buildings.

14. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back in the fourth quarter of 2022 on design and implementation options for a Toronto Carbon Budget and associated key performance metrics, which align with the City's financial budgets, to manage corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions, within an absolute limit that aligns with the City’s 2025, 2030, and 2040 emissions reduction targets, and make clear the implications of the limits for the City's financial budgets, the 2024 budget cycle.

15. City Council request the Government of Ontario and Provincial agencies and corporations to:

a. develop and implement new or amend existing legislation, regulations, policies and / or programs in order to prioritize:

1. demand response and conservation as sources of electricity generation in Independent Electricity System Operator generation selection; and

2. increase the share of renewable electricity generated on the provincial electricity grid;

b. implement legislation, regulations, policies/or programs to encourage the transition to electric vehicles, including:

1. financial incentives for new and used Electric Vehicles;

2. financial incentives for home, workplace and fleet Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure;

3. establish a provincial sales mandate for Zero Emission Vehicles ("Zero Emission Vehicles" are battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) that meets or exceeds any federal sales mandate for Zero Emission Vehicles:

4. support and encourage Electric Vehicles-ready new construction;

5. funding for publicly-accessible Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, including for bi-directional chargers;

6. maintain existing benefits for Electric Vehicle drivers (e.g. High Occupancy Vehicle lane access on provincial highways); and

7. add financial incentives for purchasing all bikes, e-bikes and other non-carbon vehicles that are approved for use on City of Toronto road ways and cycling infrastructure; and

c. require all new and replacement equipment for building heating systems to be greater than 100 per cent efficiency.

16. City Council request the Government of Canada and Federal agencies and corporations to:

a. create and enforce a national clean electricity standard to ensure decarbonization of the electricity grid as soon as possible;

b. ensure all new and replacement equipment for building heating systems be greater than 100 percent efficient as soon as possible;

c. implement new and maintain existing financial incentives to encourage the transition to electric vehicles, including:

1. maintain purchase incentives for new electric vehicles and providing purchase incentives for used electric vehicles;

2. provide financial incentives for home, workplace and fleet electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and

3. provide funding to provinces and municipalities for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including for bi-directional chargers;

d. create and fund a national workforce and skills development strategy to enable a just net-zero transition;

e. conduct a strategic review of international and national supply chain requirements and issues to ensure that municipalities have sufficient access to all goods and services necessary to enable a transition to the net zero emission economy;

f. provide mechanisms and tools to lower the risk to lenders or similar entities involved with financing projects that enable decarbonization at scale; and

g. explore the creation of new crown corporations to manufacture and / or bulk purchase heat pumps, net zero hot water heaters, solar panels, renewable energy technologies, and electric vehicles.

17. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy, in coordination with Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management, to identify ways that the City can support the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with food the City of Toronto procures, in alignment with the City's Cool Food Pledge and the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration, and to report back in the second quarter of 2023 on the status of corporate and community food-related emissions and recommended actions for the TransformTO 2026-2030 short-term action plan, including a goal to maximize local, organic and fair trade food procurement.

18. City Council direct the City Manager to explore methods of enhancing incentives and promotions for industrial/commercial enterprises for the purpose of manufacturing, installing, bulk purchasing, distributing and installing: heat pumps, hot water heaters, renewable energy technologies, district energy systems, and electric vehicles.

19. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to ensure the Official Plan, Zoning By-laws, and planning policies and various Planning guidelines support the recommendations in the Net Zero Strategy, including to discourage vehicle trips, enhance building energy efficiency, to reduce embedded carbon during construction, and to encourage active transportation and transit for short trips.

20. City Council express its support for a ban on use of two-stroke engine leaf blowers, lawnmowers and other small engine equipment and vehicles and request the Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards report back on the implementation of a ban as part of the noise update report in 2022.

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

22. City Council use its considerable influence as an OMERS employer sponsor and seat on the OMERS’ Administration Corporation, to request that OMERS considers the City of Toronto’s Net Zero strategy in its investment decisions and climate commitments, with a goal of limiting the global average temperature increase to 1.5˚ Celsius, including a plan to phase out investments in coal, oil, gas and pipelines, and consider alternatives to new fossil fuel investments.

23. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Building Official to report back in 2022 on the feasibility of implementing emissions performance standards or incentives for existing buildings using the City’s existing authorities, for implementation in 2023 or specific recommendations for any regulatory or legislative changes needed to enable implementation of emissions performance standards and on use of the permit process to ensure or encourage existing building HVAC and hot water replacement with 100 percent efficient equipment by 2028 and all additions and renovations to meet higher energy efficiency standards.

24. City Council request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider strengthening the requirements in the Ontario Building Code for increased energy efficiency improvements at the time of renovation.

25. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to develop a plan to provide financing support for low carbon thermal energy systems, potentially including the use of Local Improvement Charges or other financial mechanisms, as well as mandatory connections or connection ready and low temperature HVAC design guidelines and standards for new buildings and report back in 2023 with implementation in 2024.

26. City Council request the Interim Director, Environment and Energy to provide a clear definition of low carbon thermal energy sources in order to enable monitoring of progress against the target at their next annual report on the status of TransformTO.

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

28. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy, to assess the feasibility of updating the Electric Vehicle Strategy in Item 2020.IE11.17 headed "Electric Vehicle Strategy" to include a target of accommodating 100 percent Electric Vehicle adoption by 2035.

29. City Council request the President, Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report on the feasibility of providing charging stations and exclusive access for electric vehicles at on-street paid parking spots in high-demand areas.

30. City Council request the General Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Director, Environment and Energy, to explore the feasibility of allowing accessible cable covers on sidewalks to facilitate overnight charging for individuals without front pad or garage parking.

31. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to include in a report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee on Electric Vehicles, information on the number of streets with permit parking which have Electric Vehicle chargers, and the number of streets with permit parking that do not have Electric Vehicle chargers.

32. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to consult with local Councillors on optimal locations for installations. 

33. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services  to include Electric Vehicle charging stations in the City supported Pocket Change project.

34. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include Riverdale for next phase of Electric Vehicle charging stations.

35. City Council direct the City Manager to do market soundings on neighbourhoods with on street permit parking to determine where the highest demand is for those who would consider purchasing an Electric Vehicle if there was on street charging.

36. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include options for dedicated Electric Vehicle charging stations on those streets that switch sides for parking.

37. City Council request the City Manager and the Director, Environment and Energy to strike a Joint TransformTO Implementation Committee with appropriate City Staff and trade unions representing workers employed by the City, including construction trades, to provide expert advice on implementation of the TransformTO goals for City operations and facilities, starting in 2022.

38. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to outline in the 2022 Budget proposal options to increase spending on surface vehicles and hiring additional operators aimed at increasing ridership to get us on the path to achieving the TransformTO goals.

39. City Council request the City Manager to include the recommendations and short term strategies as outlined in TransformTO Net Zero Strategy in the proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for all Divisions.

40. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the following: 

a. what percentage of greenhouse gases in the City of Toronto is created by cars and trucks and vehicles in the City of Toronto;

b. on how the Idling By-law is currently enforced and the number of tickets that have been given out per year since 2015; 

c. the time and nature of the most recent public education campaign on the Idling By-law that have been conducted since 2015; 

d. the current steps undertaken by Corporate Services and other Agencies and Corporations to measure and reduce idling in the City fleet and how to discourage idling in other vehicles; 

e. district energy plans and other successful district energy plans that the City is aware of;

f. the number of developments in the last two calendar years that have been approved that have Geothermal;

g. the ideal size for Geothermal application for a development – number of units or size of site;

h. an investigation of the green standards to include options for Geo thermal; and

i. all possible City operations or operations of Agencies and Corporations where significant energy capture and energy storage could take place.