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.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 

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

Susan Margaret Campbell

             John Dockerty 

             John W. Eleen

             Vincenzo Gasparro

             Elizabeth (Libby) Hancocks

             Donna Meldrum

             Lisa Shamai 

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

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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

Carley Elle Allison

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on February 10 and 11, 2015 and the special meeting held March 10 and 11, 2015 in the form supplied to the Members.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and April 2, 2015, received the following petition for information:

1.  Petition regarding the Bay-Bloor Pedestrian Priority Phase Signal, submitted by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ward 27, Toronto Centre-Rosedale, containing the names of approximately 200 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on March 31, April 1 and April 2, 2015.

March 31, 2015:

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk to come forward to address Council about the Accessibility Outreach Network.  Ms. Watkiss acknowledged the contributions of the Accessibility Outreach Network to the 2014 municipal election.  Ms. Watkiss advised Members that members of the Network provided valuable feedback on the City's internet voting project, training materials and accessibility of voting places.  The Accessibility Outreach Network's participation contributed to a more effective election accessibility plan.  Ms. Watkiss also noted the work of the election staff in working with the community to make the election more accessible.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Joe Pennachetti, City Manager to come forward to address Council about the IPAC-Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Award.  Mr. Pennachetti advised Council that the National Awards program recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership through improvements in public policy and management.  Mr. Pennachetti acknowledged Steven Buckley, General Manager, Transportation Services, Tracey Cook, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Staff Sergeant Steve Pipe, Toronto Police Service and Rob Sysak, Executive Director, West Queen West Business Improvement Area for their work in leading the City's Graffiti Management Plan.  Mr. Pennachetti advised Members of Council that the City of Toronto's Open Government, led by Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk was also recognized by IPAC, has received numerous awards.  Mr. Pennachetti called upon Susan Underhill, National Board representative, Ontario Region, Institute of Public Administration of Canada, Michele Anderson, Lead, Member and Partner Support, Institute of Public Administration of Canada and Yvonne Rene de Cotret, Partner, Consulting, Deloitte.  Ms. Anderson addressed Members of Council and presented the award to Councillor Cesar Palacio, Chair, Licensing and Standards Committee and Councillor Jaye Robinson, Chair, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

Speaker Nunziata during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Councillor Ford wished to address Council.

Councillor Ford addressed City Council and made the following statement:

 Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, I want to call to your attention the fact that I have taken the time to go through the Integrity Commissioner's report on a formal complaint lodged against me while I was Mayor of this great City. I'm aware of my hurtful nature of my comments and the fact that they are absolutely unacceptable.  I understand the concern brought forward in the report including the standards set out by the Ontario Human Rights Code.  Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, I'm deeply ashamed of what I said, and I recognize that they bring discredit to both myself and Council as a whole.  I wish to offer my heartfelt apology for my words and actions.

 Councillor Doucette, during the morning session of the meeting, informed Members that the Friends of High Park Zoo are getting ready to open up the llama pen to visitors on weekends and statutory holidays.  Councillor Doucette advised that this is for the fourth year that the llama pens will be open and for a two dollar donation, visitors can feed the llamas and sit with Easter bunnies and chickens.  Councillor Doucette acknowledged the fund raising efforts of the Friends of High Park Zoo and informed Members that money raised this year will go towards capital improvement to the High Park Zoo.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 Students and their group leader from Queen Victoria Public School who were in attendance to learn more about municipal governance.

Councillor McConnell, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of Kitchener who was present in the Chamber.

April 1, 2015:

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Councillor Thompson to come forward to address Council about National Poetry Month.  Councillor Thompson advised Members that April is National Poetry Month and invited Mr. George Elliot Clarke, Toronto's Poet Laureate, to come forward.  Mr. Clarke read his poem "Toronto: Greatness and Panam".

Councillor McMahon and Councillor Doucette, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of the Knit for Monarch event in recognition of April Fool's Day.

Councillor Augimeri, during the morning session of the meeting, wished Happy Birthday to her father who is 86 years old and to Councillor Doucette's father who is 83 years old.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 Students and their group leader from Queen Victoria Public School who were in attendance to learn more about municipal governance.

Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Councillor Wayne Gobert from Warringah, Australia who was present in the Chamber.

Councillor De Baeremaeker, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Pauline Browes, former Member of Parliament, present in the Chamber.

Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Councillor Brian Varga from Medicine Hat, Alberta who was present in the Chamber.

April 2, 2015

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed former Councillor Peter Leon who was present in the Chamber.

Councillor Di Ciano, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Members to the flag raising ceremony taking place at City Hall in recognition of Pope John Paul II Day.

Councillor Kelly, during the morning session of the meeting, thanks Members of Council for appointing him as Chair of the Toronto French Language Advisory Committee.

Councillor Mammoliti, during the afternoon session of the meeting, wished Councillor Ford well in his upcoming surgery. Councillor Ford thanked Members of Council, staff and the public for their support and get well wishes.

March 31, 2015:

City Council adopted the March 31, 2015 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent.

April 1, 2015:

City Council adopted the April 1, 2015 Order Paper.

April 2, 2015:

City Council adopted the April 2, 2015 Order Paper, as amended.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Article IV, Section 3-24 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to change the term of the Lobbyist Registrar to a seven (7) year non-renewable term.

2. City Council amend Article V, Section 3-28 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to change the term of the Ombudsman to a seven (7) year non-renewable term.

3. City Council direct that the term changes for the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar come into effect for future Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar appointments.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs, during the review of the Municipal Elections Act, to amend the Act to change proxy eligibility to ensure that persons with disabilities who are unable to attend at a voting station are able to assign their proxy to family members, regardless of whether or not the family member is eligible to vote in a City of Toronto municipal election.

2.  City Council request the City Clerk to consult with the Province of Ontario on reforms to the proxy ballot process under the Municipal Elections Act to provide for a more streamlined process to ensure easier access to the voting process.

3.  City Council request the City Clerk to consider implementing enhanced strategies for multilingual staff recruitment at voting locations during the municipal election.

4.  City Council receive the report (March 11, 2015) from the City Clerk for information.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

 
1.  City Council direct the City-School Boards Advisory Committee to prioritize in its 2015-2016 work plan, the development of a new multilateral, consultative relationship for the City of Toronto, the School Boards and the Province of Ontario with respect to schools lands utlization and disposition that: 

a.  takes into consideration the full value of schools as community assets, in addition to their value as educational institutions;

b.  provides a viable framework for retaining public ownership of former school properties when there is agreement among the parties that the site should be retained;

c.  identifies alternative funding sources beyond municipal funding to keep schools as community assets;

d.  recommends changes to the “pupil accommodation” formula and Regulation 444/98 of the Education Act to address issues of common concern related to utilization of school space for education and community use; and

e.  develops a new model for more coordinated capital and land-use planning;

2.  City Council direct the City-School Boards Advisory Committee to report back to Executive Committee on these issues by the fourth quarter of 2015 and to also consider compliance with Access for Ontario with Disability Act (AODA) requirements.

3.  City Council request the Province and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to engage the City of Toronto as a strategic partner in the 2014-2016 Pupil Accomodation Review studies, reviews of sites transferred to Toronto Lands Corporation and other processes.

4.  City Council direct the Acting Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to report to the City-School Boards Advisory Committee, as part of its 2015-2016 Workplan:

a.  with a site location map that shows proximity of schools with utilization rates of 65 percent or lower to the nearest subject or replacement school, and the ability to locate an existing day care centre in any and all new destination neighbourhood schools;

b.  on potential restitution or compensation options to the City of Toronto for capital investments made in such schools subject to disposition, including, but not restricted to, day care centres, pools, playground improvements and reading gardens; and

c. on school catchment and bussing policies and whether such can be amended to build capacity and increase enrollment in schools with low utilization rates.

5.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to report to the September 3, 2015 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the ability of the City to require an application to be in place before a demolition permit is issued for a school site.

6.  City Council request that this Item be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to support a new multi-lateral consultative relationship between municipalities, school boards and the Province of Ontario.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the preliminary funding model for the Community/Cultural Hub and the Live/Work Units as set out in the Financial Impact section of the report (March 11, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, based on plans to be submitted to the City's Planning Department by the Rockport Group for the market rental building.

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office to co-ordinate the negotiation of the agreements and security required to proceed with the Hub, Live/Work Units and Open Space Area, in consultation with relevant City divisions, the Toronto Parking Authority, the Rockport Group, Woodbourne Capital Management and Toronto Artscape Inc.

3.  City Council authorize the designation of Toronto Artscape Inc. as the operator/leaseholder of the proposed 26 Live/Work Units, conditional upon:

a.  Toronto Artscape Inc. providing a finalized business case and lease that confirms the viability of the Live/Work Units, satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office; and

b.  City Council granting final planning approval for the Development.
 

4.  City Council authorize the designation of Toronto Artscape Inc. as the operator/leaseholder and manager of the proposed Community/Cultural Hub and the Open Space Area, subject to the following conditions:

 
a.  Toronto Artscape Inc. providing a finalized business case and lease that confirms the viability of the Community/Cultural Hub and Open Space Area, satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture; and

b.  City Council granting final planning approval for the Development and final approval of the Funding Model.

 
5.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to expedite the planning review process once the Rockport Group has made the necessary planning applications.

6.  City Council direct that, should the developer not be able to obtain above grade permits and commence construction of the new apartment building by the end of July 2016 and the developer is not willing to extend the fixed price term beyond that period, the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A report through Executive Committee to City Council on whether to proceed with the Proposal, and if so, the source of funds required.

7.  City Council direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with relevant Divisions, to report through Executive Committee to City Council on the final funding and program for the Community/Cultural Hub, the Live/Work Units and the Open Space Area required for final approval, when Council considers the land use approvals for the overall project.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council again affirm its position that the Federal government re-invest the savings arising from the expiration of current agreements back into social housing.

2.  City Council request the Province to increase the amount of supportive housing for persons with mental health and addiction issues and other disabilities.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, for the non-profit development at the location contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office, for 15 years.

2.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, on behalf of the City, to enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation, on terms and conditions acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the ongoing affordability of the units being exempted from taxation.

3.  City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, on behalf of the City to negotiate and enter into any amendments to or discharges or postponements of the municipal capital facility agreement, the City's security and any other documents or agreements required to enact this tax exemption on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

4.  City Council cancel or refund any taxes paid from the by-law exempting the property from taxation.

5.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it pertains to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

6.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates the security of the property of the municipality or local board.  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 19, 2015) from the Director, Affordable Housing Office will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the City Manager to conduct a public consultation process to seek input from Torontonians on the matter of expanded gaming at 555 Rexdale Boulevard (Woodbine Racetrack); including:

1.  gaming revenue;

2.  non-gaming revenue;

3.  total revenue;

4.  direct, indirect, and induced jobs (FTE);

5.  average Annual Income (full-time employee); and

6.  an economic analysis to determine per slot machine how much discretionary income each slot machine would remove from the economy on an annual basis;

d.  the potential risks to the current employment at the Woodbine Racetrack if a new casino were to be located within the GTA but outside of the City of Toronto;

e.  the identification of social and economic development objectives that the City may require as conditions for its approval of expanded gaming at Woodbine, to leverage any new development to benefit local Toronto residents and communities; including recommendations to encourage full time employment;

f.  the potential additional social impact to individuals and families due to gambling-related addictive behaviour and crime; options to mitigate and strategies to address the negative human and social impacts; social procurement opportunities in the development and operation of a casino and related facilities (i.e., convention centre, hotel etc.); City and community use of space agreements for appropriate uses (i.e., local arts, culture, etc);  and measurement and monitoring systems to independently assess Social Contract implementation and effectiveness; and include information on funding for any major research used in this analysis;

g.  any incremental costs associated with expanded gaming at Woodbine including police, fire and emergency medical services costs;

h.  the amount of projected revenue to be received by the City as part of a Municipal Contribution Agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation reflecting projected revenues at the new gaming site including:

City Council on March 31, April 1, and April 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  As the City has a duty to its citizens to deliver major capital infrastructure projects efficiently and on schedule, and as a consequence of the contract management challenges experienced with the Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) project that have resulted in significant delays and cost over runs, City Council direct the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee on April 22, 2015, on options for improved project delivery, including procurement and project management, for the Scarborough Subway Extension, such options to include the spectrum of procurement strategies known as Alternative Financing and Procurement and/or Public-Private-Partnerships and the role that Infrastructure Ontario can play in the delivery of such projects and on an option for improved in-house capital project management and delivery.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with Build Toronto's Chief Executive Officer, to review the Shareholder Direction on a periodic basis to ensure that the mandate and City objectives remain consistent with City Council's ongoing priorities and expectations for Build Toronto.  Any changes required should be submitted to City Council for approval.

2.  City Council request the City Manager to include in his review of the Build Toronto Shareholder Direction and mandate, and within the context of the City's Capital priorities, ways to enhance the development of all forms of affordable housing in Toronto.

3.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with Build Toronto's Chief Executive Officer to:

                          a.  formalize a dividend policy consistent with the mandate and objectives of Build Toronto; and

                          b.  establish processes to enable the periodic review of the dividend policy.

4.  City Council request the City Manager to ensure that the ongoing review of real estate holdings and the City-Wide Office Modernization Plan consider alternate accommodation solutions to allow for the development of high value sites.  City Council request the City Manager to report to City Council and the Board of Build Toronto annually on the progress made to identify sites currently in operational or program use that have significant development or value potential.

5.  City Council request the City Manager to ensure that a comprehensive City-Wide Real Estate Strategy is prepared which contemplates:

             a.  protocols for cooperation by City divisions, agencies and corporations which clarifies how they would be compensated for the operating and capital impacts of transferring properties to Build Toronto;

              b.  protocols for real estate development activities carried out by City agencies and corporations and whether such activities should be centralized or coordinated with Build Toronto; and

c.  the return of a portion of revenue to the originating body which declares a property surplus, in order to encourage an increase in identification of surplus property by the City's agencies and corporations, such as the Toronto Transit Commission.

6.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer and Build Toronto's Chief Executive Officer, to ensure that properties already declared surplus are transferred to Build Toronto on timely basis.

7.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer of Build Toronto, to report to Council the estimated open market financial impact of terms and conditions of transfer agreements together with any Section 37 or other obligations on properties transferred to Build Toronto.

8.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officers of Build Toronto, Invest Toronto, and Toronto Port Lands Company to review areas where opportunities exist to consolidate or coordinate operations and report to City Council on the results of these consultations.

9.  City Council request the City Manager to report to the appropriate Committee with a determination of the value to the City generated by Build Toronto, and on whether existing City divisions and/or agencies or an alternate model would be better able to take over any of Build Toronto's functions.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the Auditor General’s 2015 Audit Work Plan for information, City Council having also made the following requests of the Auditor General to consider amending her 2015 Audit Work Plan to:

a.  determine whether stronger, internal managerial controls related to the accountability of management staff are required to improve the quality of implementation of the Whistle Blower Protection Policy, the Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy, as well as Human Resource policies concerning dismissal or termination of City of Toronto employees; and

b.  conduct an audit to determine whether best-practice project management methodology is being effectively deployed on large capital and engineering projects, including the projects at Toronto Transit Commission.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the City Manager to expedite implementation of the outstanding recommendation, below, which is contained in the Auditor General’s 2010 report “City Purchasing Card (PCard) Program – Improving Controls Before Expanding the Program”:

            “The Treasurer develop and implement strategies to promote and expand the use of PCards by City divisions.  Such strategies should include, but not be limited to:

a.  analyzing divisional purchasing patterns to identify potential areas for expansion;

 

b.  developing and implementing measures to increase the use of PCards by divisions; and

 

c.  detting performance goals for the City based on the number of participating divisions and yearly PCard purchase volume.”

2.  City Council request the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management review and revise quality assurance procedures including:

a.  taking a risk-based approach to selecting Departmental Purchase Order files for review;

b.  adjusting sample sizes to a manageable level, to allow for a balance between the sufficiency and timeliness of file reviews; and 

c.  tracking and monitoring the progress and compliance of divisions.

3.  City Council request the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management expand the analysis of quarterly Divisional Purchase Order activity to include the identification of:

a.  instances of invoice splitting;

b.  purchases being completed prior to creation of Divisional Purchase Order;

c.  excessive, repetitive purchases from the same vendor, regardless of value; and

d.  opportunities for efficiencies through use of City’s purchasing cards or blanket contracts.

4.  City Council request the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management to require staff be re-trained on the use of Divisional Purchase Orders in instances where consistently significant non-compliance is detected through quality assurance procedures.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to develop a plan to complete a review of physical security at all City facilities using a risk based approach and to address any deficiencies found during the review.

2.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to perform the appropriate follow up reviews to ensure identified security deficiencies are adequately addressed by the divisions.

3.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to update Site Information Packages after significant changes have been made to a facility and periodically for all facilities.

4.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to implement a process to ensure that all closed circuit television cameras not on the network are regularly checked and equipment deficiencies for all equipment are documented and repaired.

5.  City Council adopt the recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2015) from the Auditor General.

6.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to regularly obtain employee termination reports from Corporate Human Resources and upon review cancel user access as required.

7.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to run reports to clean and validate employee data, in conjunction with divisional management contacts, and to identify inactive access cards and upon review, cancel user access as required, by March 31, 2015 and periodically thereafter.

8.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to implement a review process for corporate sites to identify terminated access cardholders and remove access in accordance with security policies.

9.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer ensure that all access card request forms have the necessary information, access requirements and approvals completed before processing.

10.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to review the current level of mobile patrolling activity to determine if it adequately meets requirements and propose options for the actions, if any, necessary to satisfy the security needs.

11.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to update run sheets and develop a protocol to ensure that all City facilities are patrolled over a reasonable period of time by using a combination of scheduled and random patrols.

12.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to ensure that supervisors periodically run a status report for open incident reports and close them in a timely manner once resolved.

13.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to periodically review work orders for the vendors responsible for the maintenance of security equipment that have been outstanding for longer than two weeks and to follow-up with the vendor to resolve outstanding deficiencies in a timely manner.

14.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to request monthly reports and supporting documentation from the vendor and to review and monitor performance.  When deficiencies are identified, appropriate corrective action should be taken.

15.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to review all time and material invoices billed since July 1, 2014 by the vendor and initiate recovery of any overpayments.

16.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to ensure that payments for services are not made to vendors until all work has been completed according to the contract specifications.

17.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to further develop and implement performance measures that will promote performance improvement, effectiveness, efficiency, and appropriate levels of internal controls.

18.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to review the current requirement for use of force training and make any necessary adjustments to corporate requirements.

19.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to store all corporate training records for security guards in a centrally maintained database, to update training records in a timely manner and to monitor compliance with training requirements.

20.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to ensure that emergency plans are tested by conducting drills or exercises for important portions of the plan and that the results be reviewed and changes be made to the plan accordingly.

21.  City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to periodically update policies and procedures to reflect current operational practices, improvements to safety and security, and after any significant changes in processes or security incidents.

22.  City Council not authorize the public release of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 13, 2015) from the Auditor General as it involves the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies and corporations.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2015) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies and corporations.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Auditor General to negotiate and enter into an agreement in the amount of $3,816,000 net of HST recoveries with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP being the highest ranked proponent meeting the requirements of the RFP to perform the annual financial statement audits for the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive for the City of Toronto and certain of its agencies and corporations, as well as other attest audits of financial information as described in the RFP, on the terms and conditions set out in RFP 9171-14-7121 and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 10, 2015) from the Auditor General and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, upon Council’s approval of this contract award to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP signing the contract.

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 10, 2015) from the Auditor General and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies and corporations.  Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 10, 2015) from the Auditor General and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management will be made public once PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has signed the contract.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Port Authority Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 31, 2018 and until a successor is appointed:

- Amanda Walton

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (February 25, 2015) from the City Clerk and Confidential Attachment 4 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Port Authority Board of Directors.

Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (February 25, 2015) from the City Clerk and Confidential Attachment 4 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 Port Authority Board of Directors.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following: 

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council (TMAC), at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018:

Tourism Toronto Member:

- Andrew Weir

BIA Member:

- Spencer Sutherland

Independent Artist:

- Miranda Mulholland

Industry Members:

- Eric Alper

- Derek Andrews

- Vivian Barclay

- Mary An Blom

- Dan Broome

- Jeff Cohen

- Jeff Craib

- Sari Delmar

- Jay Douglas

- Justin Erdman

- Murray Foster

- Adam Gill, President

- Graham Henderson

- Derek “Drex” Jancar

- Andreas Kalogiannides

- Che Kothari

- Jesse Kumagai

- Robert Lanni

- Alexander Mair

- Amanda Martinez

- Mervon Mehta

- Noah Mintz

- Rodney Murphy

- Errol Nazareth

- Jeffrey Remedios

- Roberta Smith

- Patti-Anne Tarlton

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 5, 2015) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council (TMAC).

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 5, 2015) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council (TMAC).

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following: 

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Film Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018:

-Jonathan Ahee

-Maxine Bailey

-Douglas Barrett

-David Carter

-Ken Dhaliwal

-Shelley Eriksen

-Valerie Fox

-Victoria Harding

-David Hardy

-Sarah Ker-Hornell

-Louis Major

-Peter Miller

-Jim Mirkopoulos

-Roger Nair

-Warren Ross

-Brian Simpson

-Jennifer Stewart

-Mimi Wolch

2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 5, 2015) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Film Board.

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 5, 2015) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture remain confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Film Board.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that the 2015-2019 Master Fire Plan be amended to include a strong commitment to equity hiring and a diverse workforce.

2.  City Council adopt the 2015-2019 Master Fire Plan set out in Revised Attachment 1 to the report (February 27, 2015) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services, as amended by Part 1 above.

3.  City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services to include in his report to the September 17, 2015 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee the following:

a.  vertical response time standards, including response standards from the lobby to the location of the emergency;

b.  strategy for the re-assessment of overall placement of stations and firefighting apparatus due to the impact of vertical response times;

c.  the development of a training plan specific to high-rise emergencies and a strategy to include this training in fire services training curricula;

d.  a detailed plan outlining the "risk-based" proactive approach to Fire Prevention and Inspection Programs, including the deployment plan for the additional 65 Fire Prevention and Education Offices added to the staff complement in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 budgets;

e.  the implementation plan for the new technologies including dynamic staging, predictive modelling, live interactive GPS and pre-amptive traffic light signalling; and

f.  as part of his report on a 2015-2019 diversity employment strategy, the following:

a. a process to undertake an internal review to identify areas of possible bias;

b. identification of key metrics for tracking the results of interventions; and

c. a review of any areas which can create obstacles for subconscious prejudices on an ongoing basis.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Director, Real Estate Services, to assist Shelter, Support and Housing Administration staff to identify appropriate facilities for use as the 15 potential new emergency shelter sites, both temporary and permanent, that will be needed in the next five years.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to work with the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights to identify strategies to increase the number of physically accessible shelter beds available.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report through the 2016 budget process on the impacts of the strategies identified in this report in achieving a 90 percent occupancy target in each emergency shelter sector, and the implications for additional resources needed.

4. City Council forward the report (March 9, 2015) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in particular the workplan on a Mental Health and Substance Use strategy in shelters, to the Board of Health for information.

5. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments provide additional funding to create additional supportive housing spaces for long term shelter users with significant health, mental health and addiction issues.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve allocations for the following three Investment Funding programs, as recommended in Appendices A and B to the report (March 9, 2015) from the Acting Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration:

a.  a total of $122,000 to 15 organizations for the 2015 Community Festivals and Special Events Investment Program;

b.  a total of $560,000 to 23 organizations for the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Festivals and Events - Local Animation Through Collaboration; and

c.  a total of $460,000 to 15 organizations for the Community Recreation Investment Funding Program.

2.  City Council direct that an amount of $70,000 be held for appeals for the annual Community Festivals and Community Recreation Investment Programs.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the report (February 11, 2015) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council authorize the Acting Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to sign a contract renewal agreement with Service Canada, upon Service Canada's approval for the City's renewal application, for the Toronto Youth Job Corps program for up to $2,176,898 in federal subsidy with a $220,729 contribution from the City's tax base, and $212,580 contribution from the Social Assistance Stabilization Reserve Fund (XQ1054).

2.  City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt and certify the 2015 recommended expenditures and levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas as contained in the report (February 11, 2015) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer:

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council enact amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (January 26, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 as may be required.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the composition of the Committee of Adjustment and report back to the Executive Committee with recommendations on whether it is advisable to amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 4, Committee of Adjustment to periodically enable the rotation of panel members across districts to address application backlogs.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt confidential instructions 1 and 2 in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

2.  City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and confidential instructions 1 and 2 in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 3, to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council direct that confidential instruction 3 in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety.

4. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

 The following confidential instructions 1 and 2 in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the revised version of Official Plan Amendment 199 attached as Confidential Attachment 3, as amended, to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, as the basis of settlement of the appeals to OPA 199 by the Cadillac Fairview Corporation, the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto, Redpath Sugar, and the Wychwood Park Ratepayers Association, and as the basis of the partial settlement of the appeal of OPA 199 by the Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association. 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any stylistic or technical changes as required to the revised version of Official Plan Amendment 199 attached as Confidential Attachment 3, as amended, to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.
 

The following confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

1.  City Council direct the City Solicitor to support the settlement of the appeals to OPA No. 199 in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council adopt the Protocol contained in Confidential Attachment 3 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor pertaining to 'The Identification and Review of Heritage Places of Worship'.

3. City Council further modify Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, comprising the version of OPA 199 incorporating proposed settlement wording, by:

a.  deleting the last sentence of Section 3.1.5 Policy 2;

b.  deleting the words 'Significant heritage' from the beginning of Section 3.1.5. Policy 3 and replacing them with the words 'Heritage properties of cultural heritage value or interest';

c. deleting the words 'is not feasible' from the second sentence of Section 3.1.5 Policy 36, and adding, after the word 'Where', the words 'mitigative measures and/or alternative development approaches would not feasibly allow for';

d. deleting the words 'in situ conservation is possible' from Section 3.1.5 Policy 37 and replacing them with the words 'is being conserved';

e. deleting the sidebar pertaining to Cultural Heritage Landscapes that appears after Section 3.1.5 Policy 43 and replacing it with the following:

'SIDEBAR
The City will establish a citywide guideline for identifying and evaluating potential cultural heritage landscapes prior to including individual cultural heritage landscapes on the Heritage Register or designating them under the Ontario Heritage Act.  Such a guideline will be adopted by Council and will include direction for the clear delineation of the boundaries of cultural heritage landscapes at the time of their listing or designation, as appropriate.' And

f. italicizing the word 'significant' where it appears in Section 3.1.5 Policies 9 and 30.

The confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

Confidential instruction 3 in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as they pertain to litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality or local board.

 The confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 3 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (February 18, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, was made public as part of Council's decision above.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the amended Council-approved prioritization system and criteria, as shown in Attachments 1A-16A to the report (February 3, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  City Council authorize a revised West Queen West boundary for study as a potential Heritage Conservation District, and identify the revised area shown in Attachment 1B to the report (February 3, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as the Heritage Conservation District Study Area for the district.

3.  City Council authorize the following areas for study as potential Heritage Conservation Districts:  Baby Point, Bloor West Village, Cabbagetown Southwest, the Distillery District, and Kensington Market, and identify the areas shown in Attachments 2B-8B to the report (February 3, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as the Heritage Conservation District Study Areas for each authorized district.

4.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to initiate the study of the West Queen West, Distillery District and Kensington Market districts in 2015, as a result of the application of the prioritization criteria.

5.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to initiate the study of Baby Point, Bloor West Village, Cabbagetown Southwest and Casa Loma in 2016, as a result of the application of the prioritization criteria.

6.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the nomination process for Heritage Conservation Districts and to develop criteria to evaluate the quality and merit of nominations for Heritage Conservation District studies.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to remove the Pedestrian Priority Phase signal (Scramble Crossing) at Bay and Bloor and replace it with a signal timing pattern as deemed suitable by the General Manager, Transportation Services, as soon as practicable.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Ward Councillor and community stakeholders, including the Bloor Yorkville BIA, to identify operational and design options to enhance safety and the pedestrian experience at the Bay and Bloor Street intersection, and report back on options to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the first quarter of 2016.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council enact the temporary traffic and parking by-law amendments required to support the Pan American/Parapan American Games as set out in Appendix 2 to the report (February 11, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council approve the temporary road closures required to support the Pan American/Parapan American Games as set out in Appendix 3 to the report (February 11, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

3.  City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to include a definition of "Games Client Vehicles" as meaning those motor vehicles which display a Vehicle Accreditation and Parking Permit that has been issued by the Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games.

4.  City Council designate reserved lanes for High Occupancy Vehicles containing a minimum of 3 persons, and for buses, taxis, motorcycles and "Games Client Vehicles", as defined in Part 3 above, required to support the Pan American Games from June 29, 2015 to July 27, 2015 at the locations and for the times and/or days identified in Appendix 2 attached to the supplementary report (March 25, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

5.  City Council designate reserved lanes for High Occupancy Vehicles containing a minimum of 2 persons, and for buses, taxis, motorcycles and "Games Client Vehicles", as defined in Part 3 above, required to support the Parapan American Games from July 28, 2015 to August 18, 2015 at the locations and for the times and/or days identified in Appendix 3 attached to the supplementary report (March 25, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

6. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to City Council on July 7 and 8, 2015, if deemed necessary by the General Manager, Transportation Services, on:

a.  any additional required temporary traffic regulations or road closure amendments and/or on changes to any temporary traffic regulations or road closure amendments approved by City Council in connection with the report (February 11, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

b. any additional required temporary reserved lanes and/or changes to any temporary reserved lanes approved by City Council in connection with the supplementary report (March 25, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

7. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules thereto, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (February 11, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

 8.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules thereto, to reinstate the traffic regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments for the temporary reserved lanes made in connection with the supplementary report (March 25, 2015) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

9.  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of any and all bills that may be required.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council endorse the recommendations included in the Lower Yonge Precinct Study Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Completion and file the Transportation Master Plan Report for the Lower Yonge Precinct Study in the public record for a minimum 30 days.

3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to prepare an Official Plan Amendment that would protect the lands needed for the easterly extension of Harbour Street to Lower Jarvis Street and the northerly extension of Cooper Street to The Esplanade.

4.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the subsequent phases of the Environmental Assessment process, to evaluate opportunities to include in the design of the new road infrastructure, measures and facilities to accommodate cyclists in a safe and convenient manner, and in particular to evaluate options for securing protected bicycle lanes on Yonge Street between Queens Quay and Front Street.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the temporary closure of William R. Allen Road, in both directions, from Eglinton Avenue West to Lawrence Avenue West from 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 to facilitate the lift and transfer of the tunnel boring machines by Metrolinx's contractor.

2. In the event that the lift and transfer of the tunnel boring machines cannot occur on the dates and times referenced in Part 1 above because of poor weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, City Council approve the temporary closure of William R. Allen Road, in both directions, from Eglinton Avenue West to Lawrence Avenue West from 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015 as an alternate date.

3. City Council approve the temporary closure of the southbound curb lane of William R. Allen Road from Lawrence Avenue West to Eglinton Avenue West from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 to facilitate the construction staging required for the lift and transfer of the tunnel boring machines.

4. In the event that the lift and transfer of the tunnel boring machines is rescheduled to the weekend of May 8 to May 11, 2015 in accordance with Part 2 above, City Council approve the temporary closure of the southbound curb lane of William R. Allen Road from Lawrence Avenue West to Eglinton Avenue West from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 to facilitate the construction staging required for the lift and transfer of the tunnel boring machines.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the extension of the agreements with:

-  R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. - Purchase Order No. 6031100;

-  GHD Inc., the legal successor to The Sernas Group Inc. - Purchase Order No. 6039155; and

-  MMM Group, the legal successor to McCormick Rankin Corporation – Open Contract No. 47018457

for contracted professional services related to design and construction supervision of 2014 Transportation Services and Toronto Water Capital Works Programs to December 31, 2015, under the same terms and conditions of the original agreements.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to enter into and execute any required amending agreements to give effect to the extension in Part 1 above.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, referred Item PW2.11 back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee for further consideration.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to engage with Toronto Hydro to develop a plan to convert Toronto's streetlights to more energy efficient technologies and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the second quarter of 2015, such report to include:

a.  business case and strategies to fund conversion of Toronto's existing streetlights including incentives and grants from other levels of government;

b.  survey of new street lighting technologies;

c.  potential energy savings from conversion;

d.  capital and operational costs of conversion;

e.  potential roll out strategies and timing for conversion of Toronto's existing streetlights; and

f.  options to replace old transit poles that are now being used by Toronto Hydro for electrical services and street lighting.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Mike Layton, as Chair

2.  City Council appoint the following Members to the City-School Boards Advisory Committee for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Sarah Doucette

Councillor Josh Matlow, as Chair

Councillor Frances Nunziata

3.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Film, Television and Commercial Production Industry Committee (Film Board) a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor Paula Fletcher, as Chair

Councillor Norman Kelly

4.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Liquor Licensing Issues Task Force for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Joe Cressy

Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

Councillor Frances Nunziata

Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Cesar Palacio, Chair of the Licensing and Standards Committee, as Chair.

5.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Tenant Issues Committee for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Mary Fragedakis

Councillor Josh Matlow, as Chair

Councillor Joe Mihevc

Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Anthony Perruzza

6.  City Council appoint Councillor Norman Kelly to the Toronto French Language Advisory Committee as Chair, for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until a successor is appointed.

7.  City Council appoint the following Members to the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council for a term of office until December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Shelley Carroll

Councillor Josh Colle

Councillor Gary Crawford

Councillor John Filion

Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, as Chair.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that, consistent with City Council's August 25, 2014 direction:

1.         City Council amend Site-Specific Zoning By-law 1203-2009, as amended by By-law 1678-2013, for the lands at 30 Weston Road and Part of 33 Gunns Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (January 26, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

3.         City Council require the owner to enter into an Amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to reallocate the secured Section 37 funds before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.

City Council on March 31, and April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 3406-3434 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (January 28, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2.         City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 for the lands at 3406-3434 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the report (January 28, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

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

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

i           A $400,000 cash contribution towards local community improvements, including the construction of a public square and flag pole in the Emery Village area, with $100,000 to be paid at the time of entering into the Section 37 Agreement, and the balance to be paid prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the development, and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the report (January 28, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District be amended accordingly.

b.         The following shall be secured as a legal convenience:

i           The owner shall satisfy the requirements of the Toronto District School Board in regard to warning clauses and signage. 

ii          A $42,500 payment to the General Manager, Transportation Services for the proportional cost of the signalization of the adjacent intersection within 45 days of the Zoning By-law Amendment coming into to full force and effect.

c.         The above noted cash contributions are to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made.

d.         In the event the cash contribution noted in Part 4.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the property.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, deferred consideration of Item EY4.3 until the May 5 and 6, 2015 City Council meeting.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 4200 Eglinton Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.

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

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

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

5.         City Council authorize the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West.

6.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills in Council authorizing the entering into of the Heritage Easement Agreement.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and April 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) City owned Norway spruce tree fronting 115 Prince George Drive.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and April 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.  City Council deny the request for a permit to remove the one (1) private white pine tree located in the front yard of 6 Rathgar Avenue.

City Council on March 31, and April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the alterations and modifications at the southeast corner of the intersection of The West Mall and Evans Avenue, as indicated in Appendix "A", and generally as shown on the Drawing P-1575-026, dated January 8, 2015.

2.         City Council approve the alterations and modifications on the south side of Evans Avenue between The West Mall and the private driveway access opposite Sherway Gate, as indicated in Appendix "A", and generally as shown on the attached Drawing P 1575-026, dated January 8, 2015.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the enactment of a “No Right Turn, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday” restriction for southbound traffic on Royal York Road at Leland Avenue.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council appoint the candidates listed in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning, to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel, effective January 2015, for a term that extends to the end of the 2014-2018 Council session, or until their successors are appointed.

2          City Council remove the panel members listed in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (January 20, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning, from the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel.

3.         City Council authorize the release of Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 20, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 20, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning are now public in their entirety as follows:

City Council has appointed the following persons to the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel:

- Michael Benedict

- Paul Cordingley

- Caleb Fleisher

-  Marcus Mitanis

- Brian Mooney

- Peggy Moulder

- Robert Ruggiero

- Frank Serafini

City Council has removed the following persons from the Etobicoke York Community Preservation Panel:

- Michael Scott

- Lisa Moran

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council prohibit stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Toro Road between Keele Street and Alexdon Road.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, referred Item NY4.9 to the General Manager, Transportation Services and requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to re-open discussions with Metrolinx to determine the conditions required to install a permanent traffic control signal at Eglinton Avenue East and Jonesville Crescent, as part of the Pan Am Path, and report to the North York Community Council in the third quarter of 2015.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve an exemption to allow for the parking of vehicles on driveways within the portion of the boulevard that is situated between the travelled portion of the roadway and the sidewalk, on Shoreham Drive only, by amending Section 918-2 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, by adding a new Subsection C.1 as follows:

“C.1     Despite Subsections 918-2B and 918-2C, in Ward 8, where authorized under this chapter, a motor vehicle may be parked anywhere within the confines of that portion of the boulevard within a private driveway, on Shoreham Drive only, between the travelled portion of the roadway and the sidewalk, provided that the General Manager, Transportation Services is satisfied that the parking conforms to the following criteria:

a.         the parking does not obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic;

b.         when parked, there is a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the travelled portion of the roadway and the motor vehicle as well as a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the motor vehicle and the front edge of the sidewalk;

c.         the parking shall be perpendicular to the face of the curb or the edge of the travelled portion of the roadway;

d.         the parking does not interfere with the safe operation of the street and sidewalk; and

e.         when parked, there is a minimum clearance of 2.0 metres from the motor vehicle and any and all fire hydrants."

2.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operations of the street and report back to the North York Community Council, if necessary.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

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

a.         Liquor Licence extension for the 18th Annual Armenian Community Centre (ACC) Summerfest 2015, an outdoor function, to be held on Friday, July 10, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Saturday, July 11, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; and Sunday, July 12, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at 50 Hallcrown Place.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 for the lands at 3711 and 3715 Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 5  to the report (January 29, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 

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

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 102-134 Hucknall Road in their current form, and to hire external professional consultants as required to implement Council's decision.

2.         Should the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approve the applications, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the OMB withholds its Order(s) approving the applications until such time as:

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

b.         all pre-approval conditions have been met for the Site Plan Control application.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 for the former municipality of North York, for the lands at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

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

a.         retail/commercial space fronting and connected onto Yonge Street, Sheppard Avenue East and Greenfield Avenue on the concourse and ground levels, and an athletic or recreational facility;

b.         at-grade bicycle room for the new residential apartment building on Greenfield Avenue;

c.         a maximum of 1.5 m 2 per dwelling unit of indoor recreational amenity space in the new residential apartment building on Greenfield Avenue and a minimum of 59 m2  in the rental replacement building;

d.         a monetary contribution towards the cost of acquiring lands for the service road, parkland acquisition and/or improvements, and/or community centre or social facility;

e.         the provision and maintenance of non-residential gross floor area for office and other non-residential uses;

f.          the provision and maintenance on the site of not less than 25 new replacement rental dwelling units for at least 20 years, comprising:

i.          7 one-bedroom units, 9 two-bedroom units and 9 three-bedroom units, of which at least 21 units be designated as affordable units with affordable rents and 4 units shall be designated as mid-range units with mid-range rents; and

ii.         The rental housing shall be provided in accordance with more detailed terms as set forth in the draft zoning by-law attached as Attachment 10 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and substantially in accordance with the Rental Replacement Plans dated October 15, 2014 and rental amenity space plans dated December 16, 2014.

g.         The owner shall provide tenant relocation assistance for tenants in the existing building to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in accordance with the detailed terms set forth in the draft Zoning By-law as Attachment 10 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

i.          the owner shall submit and implement a Construction Mitigation and Communication Strategy to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning North District, prior to the issuance of any demolition permit.

ii.          the owner agrees to address the issues identified in the memos from the Manager, Development Engineering, North York dated June 4, 2014 and October 8, 2014 including any necessary off-site improvements.

iii.        the owner convey off-site parkland prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit or otherwise satisfy parkland dedication requirements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation.

5.         City Council approve the application to demolish the 25 existing rental townhouse dwelling units located at 2 Forest Laneway pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667 and 363, subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667 which provides for replacement of rental housing units:

a.         The owner shall provide and maintain 25 residential rental dwellings units in the development, for a period of at least 20 years, comprising 7 one- bedroom units, 9 two-bedroom units and 9 three-bedroom units of which at least 21 shall have affordable rents and 4 shall have rents no higher than mid-range rents, and substantially in accordance with the Rental Replacement Plans dated October 15, 2014 and rental amenity space plans dated December 16, 2014;

b.         the owner shall provide tenant relocation assistance for tenants in the existing rental buildings to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in accordance with the detailed terms set forth in the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 10 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District;

c.         the owner shall enter into and register a Section 111 Agreement to secure the conditions outlined in a., b. and e. herein, and as described in the draft Zoning By-law amendment in Attachment 10 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

d.         the owner shall enter into and register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act (to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor) agreeing not to transfer or charge those parts of the lands, comprising the 25 replacement rental units, without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or her designate, to assist with securing the Section 111 Agreement against future owners and encumbrances of the lands to be released only upon the owner obtaining the necessary approvals including the Zoning By-law amendment; and

e.         the owner shall obtain a building permit which provides for the replacement rental building no later than issuance of the first building permit for renovations to the retail commercial spaces included in the Phase 1 Site Plan. The 25 replacement rental dwelling units shall be ready for occupancy no later than the date of substantial completion of the Phase 1 retail commercial uses, and prior to issuance of any building permit for Phase 2 residential building.

6.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue a preliminary approval to the demolition application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after:

a.         the satisfaction of, or securing of the conditions  in Part 5 above; and,

b.         the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments referred to in Parts 1 and 2 above have come into full force and effect, and/or issuance of Site Plan approval for any or all phases of the proposed development by the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

7.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Section 111 permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the Chief Planner has given preliminary approval in Part 6 above.

8.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the preliminary approval in Part 7 above, which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-11.1E, of the Municipal Code, on condition that:

a.         the owner erect the rental replacement units on site no later than three years from the date of issuance of the demolition permit for the existing townhouse rental units on Greenfield Avenue; and

b.         should the Owner fail to complete the replacement rental units within the time specified in condition 8a., the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.

9.         City Council delegate the authority for Site Plan Approval back to staff and authorize staff to finalize the site plan approval which will include the methods set out in two draft conditions attached as Attachment 11 to the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District,

with Parts 1 to 9 above amended, as applicable, by the changes outlined in the following Parts a. to d., and as summarized in the supplementary report (March 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District; changes that:

a.          revise the density incentives in the draft by-law and Section 37 Agreement to provide for on-site community facilities in the form of a non-profit child care and social facility and resulting reduced monetary contribution;

b.         revise the draft Zoning By-law to provide for full replacement of the 25 existing rental units with 19 rental units to be replaced in Phase 1 of the proposed development and 6 rental units to be replaced within the new residential building on Greenfield Avenue;

c.         revise recommendations under Chapter 667 and Section 33 of the Planning Act to provide for the phased replacement of the existing rental units as identified in Part b above and secure replacement of 6 replacement rental units within three years of the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the residential building on Greenfield; and

d.         require the applicant to conduct an analysis of potential Doris Avenue and Greenfield Avenue intersection and mid-block crosswalk improvements, and that City staff consult with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) on Site Plan revisions and improvements to enable students to safely walk between Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, the TCDSB offices and Sheppard Centre, and that these improvements be required as part of a revised Site Plan approval.

10.       City Council direct that upon receiving revised plans from the applicant that satisfactorily provide for on-site social facilities and the rental replacement units as described in the supplementary report (March 27, 2015), and upon satisfying the conditions in the report (January 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, the Bills for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments implementing the revised development be introduced to City Council for enactment.

11.       City Council determine that no further notice need to be provided resulting from the revisions in the report (March 27, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

12.       City Council direct that the necessary bills be introduced for adoption at the May 5 and 6, 2015 City Council meeting provided the applicant has satisfied all conditions imposed by Council.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the untraveled  portion of the public highway abutting the south limit of 5928-5930 Finch Avenue East, designated as Part 1 as shown on Sketch No. PS-2012-007 (the "Highway"), attached to the report (November 19, 2014) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

2.         City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix A to the report (November 19, 2014) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Finch Avenue East, between a point 50 metres west of Markham Road and a point 460 metres further west, as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles (PTVs).

2.         City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Finch Avenue East, between Markham Road and a point 50 metres west, for eastbound right turns only (buses excepted).

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 3615 McNicoll Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to report (January 30, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 24982 for the lands at 3615 McNicoll Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to report (January 30, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 1267 King Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 28, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 1267 King Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (January 28, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3.         City Council require the applicant pay cash-in-lieu for parkland, prior to bills, the amount to the satisfaction of the Director, Real Estate Services.

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

5.         City Council direct that the Bills for 1267 King Street West not be introduced until such time as the Stormwater Management Report, and the Site-servicing Report are reviewed and accepted by Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, deferred consideration of Item TE4.3 until the May 5 and 6, 2015 City Council meeting.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, deferred consideration of Item TE4.6 until the May 5 and 6, 2015 City Council meeting.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council approve the application to demolish the 32 existing residential rental units located in the residential rental apartment building at 197 Redpath Avenue pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667 and 363 subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667 which provide for the replacement of rental housing as outlined in the report (January 21, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, titled:  "197 Redpath Avenue and 95 and 99 Broadway Avenue - Residential Rental Demolition Application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 - Final Report":

a.         The owner shall provide and maintain thirty-two (32) residential rental units on the subject site as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years, comprising 7 bachelor, 9 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom and 8 three-bedroom units, as shown on the plans submitted to the City Planning Division, dated December 10, 2014, with any revisions to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and of which at least 4 bachelors, 3 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom units shall have affordable rents and the remainder shall have rents no higher than mid-range rents.

b.         The owner shall provide tenant relocation assistance to eligible tenants, including: an extended notice period; financial assistance beyond the minimums of the Residential Tenancies Act; and the right to return to a replacement rental unit for all of the tenants (the "Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan"), and that the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

c.         The owner shall enter into and register on title one or more Section 111 Agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Part 1.a. and b. above and as described in the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (January 21, 2015) from the Director, City Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

d.         The owner shall enter into and register on title, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act (to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor) agreeing not to transfer or charge those parts of the lands, comprising the 32 replacement rental units, without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or her designate, to assist with securing the Section 111 Agreement against future owners and encumbrances of the lands until such time as the City Solicitor determines that its registration on title is no longer required to secure the provisions of the Section 111 Agreement.

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue preliminary approval to the application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the latest of the following has occurred:

a.         Satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Part 1 above.

b.         After the Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed development approved in principle by the Ontario Municipal Board on June 19, 2014 has come into full force and effect.

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

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Section 111 permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the preliminary approval referred to in Part 2. above.

4.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act for all of the structures at 197 Redpath Avenue and 95 and 99 Broadway Avenue no earlier than issuance of the first building permit for excavation and shoring of the development approved by the OMB on June 19, 2014, and as provided for in the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to the report (January 21, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the preliminary approval referred to in Part 2 above, which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-11.1 of the Municipal Code, on condition that:

a.         the owner erect a residential building on site no later than four (4) years from the day demolition of the buildings is commenced; and

b.         should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Condition 4.a. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.

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

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands bounded approximately by Jarvis Street, Carlton Street, Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East (see Attachment 1 to the report [January 22, 2015] from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District) substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (January 22, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and titled "Downtown East Planning Study - Official Plan Amendment - Final Report", with Attachment 2 amended by:

a.         adding the following new Objective 2.3, and renumber the remaining objectives as 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6 accordingly:

"2.3      Community development initiatives in the Garden District will focus on achieving greater levels of equity, equality, access, participation, social cohesion and community capacity. To achieve this, plans and strategies will be developed for the Garden District to assist in optimizing the delivery of community and social services, improve community safety, pursue local housing initiatives, and stimulate local economic development.";

b.         deleting Block 4 iii from the Hazelburn Character Area in Table 4.2 and replacing it with the following:

"If Block 4 (A) develops alone or prior to Block 4 (B) the tower on Block 4 (A) shall be set back 3 metres from Jarvis Street and Dundas Street East.";

c.         deleting Section 6.7 of the Garden District Area Specific Policy, and replacing it with the following:

"6.7 'Net new Shadow' shall mean shadow cast by a proposed development in excess of the shadow already cast by existing and approved developments as well as buildings permitted by the existing zoning by-law."; and

d.         amending Map 3 – Dundas Corridor Character Area by extending the boundary of Block 3 west, such that it includes the surface parking lot at 219 Dundas Street East.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

3.         City Council direct that the Garden District Area Specific Policy be considered for amendment at such time as the zoning amendment application for 339 George Street (Seaton House) is submitted, if it is determined that modifications to the built form permitted by the Policy are required to implement Council Approved redevelopment of Seaton House.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 81 Wellesley Street East and attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition to such appeal.

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

3.         City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant on a revised proposal which addresses the issues set out in the report (January 16, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the appeal to Official Plan Amendment No. 183 (OPA No. 183), being the North Downtown Yonge Site and Area Specific Policy 382 as it relates to 81 Wellesley Street East.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 and 1326-2011 for the lands at 341-355 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to oppose the OMB appeal made by the applicant for Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 13 223368 STE 27 OZ.

2.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor to advise the OMB that Council would support alternative Built Form Criteria for the lands known municipally as 143 Avenue Road substantially as set out in Attachments 9 and 10 to the report (January 21, 2015), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owners of 62 Charles Street East and 64 Charles Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of the heritage easement agreement for the properties at 62 Charles Street East and 64 Charles Street East.

City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 40 Hanna Avenue (Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company Complex) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 40 Hanna Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 26, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

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

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

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

5.         City Council authorize the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 40 Hanna Avenue.

6.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills in Council authorizing the entering into of the Heritage Easement Agreement.