Minutes Confirmed on December 15, 2021

CALL TO ORDER:

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

The meeting opened with O Canada.

November 9, 2021

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:

Valdemar and Fatima Avila

Jason Doyle
Robyn Israel

Edward Leman

Christine Ralphs
Jean Elizabeth Rider

Faye Schulman
Peter Soumalias

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

Speaker Nunziata, introduced a video from the Royal Canadian Legion commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the use of the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in Canada.

Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council about Remembrance Week and the Year of the Poppy.

Mayor Tory addressed City Council by acknowledging the proclamation of Remembrance Week and by noting that the iconic and familiar symbol of the Poppy was brought about by the hard work of Canadian veterans and others including Madame Anna Guérin who encouraged the use of the Poppy, on behalf of the people of France, and presented the first Poppy wreath to Toronto Mayor Tommy Langton Church in 1921 at what is now called Old City Hall. Mayor Tory noted that the Royal Canadian Legion has marked 2021 as the Year of the Poppy in honour of Canadians who gave their life for their country, including almost 10,000 from Toronto alone. Mayor Tory told City Council that he was honoured to have helped unveil a new Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign, in Nathan Phillips Square, which will return for Remembrance Week observances and other military anniversaries in years to come. Mayor Tory encouraged Members of Council and all Torontonians to wear a Poppy in honour of Remembrance week and noted that the sale of Poppies helps the Royal Canadian Legion continue to provide services and support to its members. Mayor Tory encouraged Torontonians to take time to observe Remembrance Day on November 11 by attending one of the services, by visiting a cenotaph or by viewing Remembrance Day ceremonies live online. Mayor Tory acknowledged and thanked, on behalf of City Council, the contributions made by the Government of Canada, through the Veterans Affairs Commemorative Partnership program, in support of Remembrance Week ceremonies and thanked the Royal Canadian Legion for their support in the use of the Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign and on City vehicles throughout Remembrance Week.

Mayor Tory called on Bruce Stewart, District Sergeant-at-Arms and District Parade Marshall, District D, Royal Canadian Legion, to address City Council.

Bruce Stewart thanked Mayor Tory and encouraged Torontonians to observe Remembrance Day by attending a cenotaph or Remembrance Day service. Bruce Stewart informed City Council of a project he had been working on, the Veteran Banner Program, which will be highlighted in Coronation Park, High Park, and Colonel Sam Smith Park next year. Mr. Stewart expressed his thanks to City staff for their help and support bringing the Veteran Banner program to City parks in 2022.

Speaker Nunziata thanked Mr. Stewart for his remarks and reminded City Council that in 1998 City Council made a unanimous decision to exempt the Legion from paying property tax.

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

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

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

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on October 1 and 4, 2021.

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

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

City Council on November 9 and 10, 2021, received the following petitions for information:

1.  Petition regarding a stoplight on Broadview Avenue, submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth, containing the names of approximately 233 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021.

November 9, 2021

Mayor Tory addressed City Council by acknowledging the proclamation of Remembrance Week and by noting that the iconic and familiar symbol of the Poppy was brought about by the hard work of Canadian veterans and others including Madame Anna Guérin who encouraged the use of the Poppy, on behalf of the people of France, and presented the first Poppy wreath to Toronto Mayor Tommy Langton Church in 1921 at what is now called Old City Hall. Mayor Tory noted that the Royal Canadian Legion has marked 2021 as the Year of the Poppy in honour of Canadians who gave their life for their country, including almost 10,000 from Toronto alone. Mayor Tory told City Council that he was honoured to have helped unveil a new Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign, in Nathan Phillips Square, which will return for Remembrance Week observances and other military anniversaries in years to come. Mayor Tory encouraged Members of Council and all Torontonians to wear a Poppy in honour of Remembrance week and noted that the sale of Poppies helps the Royal Canadian Legion continue to provide services and support to its members. Mayor Tory encouraged Torontonians to take time to observe Remembrance Day on November 11 by attending one of the services, by visiting a cenotaph or by viewing Remembrance Day ceremonies live online. Mayor Tory acknowledged and thanked, on behalf of City Council, the contributions made by the Government of Canada, through the Veterans Affairs Commemorative Partnership program, in support of Remembrance Week ceremonies and thanked the Royal Canadian Legion for their support in the use of the Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign and on City vehicles throughout Remembrance Week.

Mayor Tory called on Bruce Stewart, District Sergeant-at-Arms and District Parade Marshall, District D, Royal Canadian Legion, to address City Council.

Bruce Stewart thanked Mayor Tory and encouraged Torontonians to observe Remembrance Day by attending a cenotaph or Remembrance Day service. Bruce Stewart informed City Council of a project he had been working on, the Veteran Banner Program, which will be highlighted in Coronation Park, High Park, and Colonel Sam Smith Park next year. Mr. Stewart expressed his thanks to City staff for their help and support bringing the Veteran Banner program to City parks in 2022.

Speaker Nunziata thanked Mr. Stewart for his remarks and reminded City Council that in 1998 City Council made a unanimous decision to exempt the Legion from paying property tax.

November 10, 2021

Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council of a phone call he received from the Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Packaging on October 23. Councillor Thompson stated that he was told that a water main had broken the day before and that the resulting volume of water flow had been causing concern that it may be impact the Atlantic Packaging building at 111 Progress Avenue. Councillor Thompson advised that he had reached out to Lou Di Gironimo, General Manager, and Toronto Water and asked what could be done to fix the situation. Councillor Thompson said that a crew from Toronto Water was dispatched to fix the problem and thanked those involved including Bill Shea, Director, Distribution and Collection, Derek Thomas, Manager, Customer Field Services, Albert Ruvuza, Coordinator Customer Care, Magdalena Grabowski, Supervisor Customer Care, Anthony Hogarth, Water Maintenance Worker, Daniel Mensah, Water Maintenance Worker and Chad Cholmondeley, Back-hoe operator.

November 9, 2021:

City Council adopted the November 9, 2021 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent.

November 10, 2021:

City Council adopted the November 10, 2021 Order Paper, as amended.

November 12, 2021:

City Council adopted the November 12, 2021 Order Paper.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, Central Don Mills Secondary Plan, for the lands at 966 Don Mills Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (August 23, 2021) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 966, 1030 and 1090 Don Mills Road, and 49 and 75 The Donway West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (August 23, 2021) from the Acting 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/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 revise the existing Section 37 agreement for Don Mills Centre or enter into a new agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as follows:

a. the indexed $17 million provided for in the Don Mills Centre Section 37 Agreement shall be utilized for the construction and outfitting of the Celestica community recreation centre. The money shall be paid to the City prior to the earlier of:

i. condominium registration for building B2 or D at the Shops of Don Mills;

ii. the issuance of any building permit for 169 the Donway West;

iii. the issuance of any building permit for Buildings E or G at the Shops at Don Mills; or

iv. the "Land Exchange" as described below;

b. the owner will be entitled to convey the lands at 966 Don Mills Road to the City in exchange for the Civitan Arena lands (the "Land Exchange"); in the event the owner triggers the Land Exchange, the lands at 966 Don Mills Road shall be cleaned by the owner at its sole expense in accordance with the City's Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands, prior to conveyance of the Civitan Arena lands to the owner;

c. the Land Exchange may be triggered by the owner at its sole discretion provided that the owner provides the City with 12 months' notice; in any event, the Land Exchange shall occur no more than 12 years after the registration of the revised Section 37 agreement for the Don Mills Centre development unless otherwise agreed to between the parties. In the event that the owner triggers the Land Exchange prior to the end of the 2022 to 2023 winter hockey season, the owner will continue to permit the City to operate the Civitan Arena for ice hockey purposes following the Land Exchange, until May 15, 2023, in order to accommodate the completion of the 2022 to 2023 winter hockey season;

d. at any time prior to the Land Exchange and after May 15, 2023 the City may give the Owner 12 months' notice and the owner will be required to demolish the Civitan Arena, remove all the demolition debris, restore the site to a safe condition to the City's satisfaction and enclose the site with fencing, all at no cost to the City; if the City requires the demolition prior to the Land Exchange, then following demolition, the owner may be entitled to use the site for parking and/or construction staging upon execution of any lease or licence required by the City which will require, among other things, market value fees to be paid;

e. until the completion of the Land Exchange, the Civitan Arena will be utilized by the City at its discretion, for the purposes of a hockey arena, or other community oriented uses, such as arts, crafts, social, charitable and educational activities, as well as recreational purposes and recreational programming, seniors services, and other community uses as agreed to by the Parties; and

f. the owner shall have a right of first refusal to purchase the 966 Don Mills Road lands in the event the City elects to dispose of the lands within 20 years of acquiring them (the "ROFR"); and the Right of First Refusal will not apply to any transfer or leasing of the 966 Don Mills Road lands to any Federal, Provincial or Municipal governmental or quasi-governmental agency, board, commission, body or any not-for-profit entity/organization/body or the transfer of small amounts of the 966 Don Mills Road lands for road widenings, easements, or similar transactions.

5. City Council direct CreateTO and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with other City divisions, to consider the feasibility of a not-for-profit long-term care facility as a potential future use for the 966 Don Mills Road site and to work with the principals of the Thompson House on a business case, including fit and requisite funding.

6. City Council direct CreateTO, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back on the findings and the feasibility of a potential for a new, not-for-profit long-term care facility on the City-owned property at 966 Don Mills Road.

7. City Council direct CreateTO and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with other City divisions, to continue to consider other public community uses that may be accommodated at 966 Don Mills Road.

8. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 7, 2021) from the City Solicitor.

9. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 7, 2021) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 7, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

10. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (September 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and it pertains to litigation or potential litigation.

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 7, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 

1.  City Council accept the with-prejudice settlement offer dated September 20, 2021 attached to the supplementary report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor as Appendix A, (the "Settlement Offer"), provided that within 10 business days of the adoption of this City Council decision, the Don Mills Residents Inc. elects either a. or b. below as follows:

a. within 10 business days of the adoption of this City Council decision, the Don Mills Residents Inc. withdraws its appeal to the Court of Appeal in the matter CV-19-623680; and provides a written communication to the City Solicitor, undertaking that the organization will not appeal or cause to be appealed the Rezoning and Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 966 Don Mills Road as recommended in the August 23, 2021 report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to the Ontario Land Tribunal; or

b.  within 10 business days of the adoption of this City Council decision, the Don Mills Residents Association enters into Minutes of Settlement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in which it agrees that:

i.  the Don Mills Residents Inc. will modify its appeal to the Court of Appeal in the matter CV-19-623680, to withdraw its request for injunctive relief/specific performance requiring the construction of the community centre at 966 Don Mills Road and regarding the use of the $17 million dollars (indexed) in Section 37 money related to the community centre;

ii.  the Don Mills Residents Inc.'s requests for declaratory relief and a trial to determine consequential (monetary) damages would continue, but an upper limit would be set on the maximum amount of consequential damages that could be claimed by the Don Mills Residents Inc., to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

iii.  the Don Mills Residents Inc. will not appeal or cause to be appealed the Rezoning and Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 966 Don Mills Road as recommended in the August 23, 2021 report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that the City supports the request by owner that the Ontario Land Tribunal revise its decision in matter PL160225 to allow the development proposal proceed as generally described in the Settlement Offer.

3.  Should the Ontario Land Tribunal agree to revise its decision in this matter, that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

a.  the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other appropriate divisions;

b.  the owner has entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (the "Section 37 Agreement"), and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement(s) registered on title to 169 The Donway West, in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the community benefits and matters of legal convenience at the owner's expense, as set out in Part 4 below;

c.  the owner has, at the owner's expense provided an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report; to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

d.  the owner has submitted a complete Site Plan Application to the City.

4.  City Council authorize the entering into of an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows, satisfactory to the City Solicitor:

a.  the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.  a contribution of four million dollars (indexed) to be put toward a community space of approximately 1,766 square metres (19,000 square feet) of gross floor area to be provided on the first storey of the proposed building at 169 The Donway West (the " Community Space"); the owner shall construct and finish the Community Space at its own cost, inclusive of all fixtures, and shall also provide furnishings and equipment for the Community Space, to a maximum cost of $350,000.00; the Community Space will be conveyed to the City at a nominal cost upon the earlier of completion of the Community Space; registration of a condominium corporation at 169 the Donway; or first occupancy of 169 the Donway and will be operated by the City or a third party operator; and

ii. the Community Space will be finished with flexible meeting/fitness spaces, gymnasium/auditorium area and associated changing rooms and washrooms, administrative space, and an integrated walking track; the facility will be fully accessible for people with disabilities and will have visible frontage and signage;  the City and the owner shall work together to finalize the details of the design, construction and finishes of the Community Space that is acceptable to both parties, prior the issuance of any above grade permits for the building at 169 The Donway West, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

b.  the matters to be secured as a legal convenience in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.  a minimum of 10 percent three bedroom units and 20 percent two bedroom units shall be provided; and

ii.  the parking rate as set out in the Settlement Offer will be supplemented by three additional Travel Demand Management measures agreed to by the owner:

A.  one Bikeshare station will be provided (financial contribution of $50,000);

B.  preloaded Presto Cards with a value of $150 shall be provided to each unit; and

C.  five dedicated carshare spaces which shall be located on P1 Level and accessible to the public.

5.  City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks, Forestry and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the constructing and finishing by the owner of the Community Space at 169 the Donway West to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the total Parks, Forestry and Recreation component of overall Development Charges for 169 The Donway West is currently estimated at up to $2.89 million based on November 2020 rates; that amount shall be indexed to the date of the pulling of the first above grade building permit (the "Indexed Amount"); if the Parks, Forestry and Recreation component of the Development Charges payable at the time is more than the Indexed Amount, CF/Lanterra shall receive credits equivalent to the actual costs of constructing and finishing the Community Space (less the indexed $4 million section 37 contribution to be paid by the owner), to a maximum of the total available Parks, Forestry and Recreation credit;  if the Parks, Forestry and Recreation component of the Development Charges payable at the time is less than the Indexed Amount, the difference between the Indexed Amount and the Parks, Forestry and Recreation component will be paid to owner by Parks, Forestry and Recreation from a Section 42 Reserve Fund to offset the actual costs of constructing and finishing the Community Space.

6.  City Council direct staff to form a working group on the potential future uses of the public lands at 966 Don Mills Road; the group shall be formed after the City takes possession of the lands and shall include at a minimum 3 members of the executive of the Don Mills Residents Inc. and other members of the community; the working group shall be consulted at least 3 times before a report on the future use of the lands at 966 Don Mills Road is presented to City Council.

7.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 7, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (September 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and it pertains to litigation or potential litigation.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 126, 132 and 142 John Street, 259, 261, 263 and 267 Richmond Street West and 41 to 59 Widmer Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 8, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

3. Before introducing the Bill contemplated in Parts 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner(s) to:

a. enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor securing the matters identified in Parts 4 and 5 below at the owner's expense, with such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 126, 132 and 142 John Street, 259, 261, 263 and 267 Richmond Street West and 41 to 59 Widmer Street in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

b. amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 126 John Street, including execution and registration of such amending agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

c. the owner has withdrawn their appeal(s) of:

i. the King-Spadina Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 486), and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals; and

ii. Official Plan Amendment 352 and the associated Zoning By-law Amendments, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals as such appeals relate to the site.

4. City Council direct that the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, as follows:

a. a cash contribution of $6,200,000 to be allocated towards the provision of new affordable housing and/or the Toronto Community Housing Corporation revolving capital fund for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in the local ward, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, whereby:

i. $2,100,000 shall be paid to the City of Toronto by the owner within thirty (30) days after the last day the Zoning By-law Amendment is in full force and effect and the statutory appeal period has lapsed; and

ii. $4,100,000 shall be paid to the City of Toronto by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any building on any part of the lands;

b. the cash contributions in Parts 4.a.i. and 4.a.ii. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01 or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment;

c. in the event the cash contributions in Parts 4.a.i. and 4.a.ii. above have not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning 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 the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands;

d. the provision of a non-profit licensed child care centre to be located in the base building of the development on the lands, comprising a minimum of 780 square metres of interior space and approximately 390 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and drop-off area, with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services, and such child care centre shall generally be in accordance with the following:

i. shall be constructed, finished, furnished and equipped by the owner, including a minimum of two (2) parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the child care facility between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and an additional two (2) parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the child care facility for pick-up/drop-off operations between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday; these spaces to be assigned accordingly and be located in close proximity to the elevators providing the shortest route between the underground parking garage and the child care facility, which shall be barrier-free; and a parking pass will be provided for officials conducting inspections of the child care facility;

ii. prior to the issuance of any above-grade building permit for any portion of the lands, a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the child care centre, complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, shall be provided to the City of Toronto to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

iii. prior to the earlier of residential occupancy of the building in which the child care centre is located and/or registration of any condominium for the building in which the child care centre is located, the child care centre shall be conveyed to the City of Toronto, at no cost to the City of Toronto, in fee simple, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor;

iv. the details of the other matters as described in the Parts above, such as timing, location, obligations and any such matters to implement the child care centre, in respect of the non-profit licensed child care centre community benefit, will be finalized between the owner and the City of Toronto and will be substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines (2016) and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and

v. on, or prior to, the conveyance of the child care centre, the City of Toronto and the owner shall enter into, and register on title to, the appropriate lands an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City of Toronto, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City of Toronto and the owner as they pertain to the child care centre and the development to be constructed within the base building of the development;

e. prior to the conveyance of the child care centre, the owner shall pay to the City of Toronto the sum of $500,000 to provide one-time cash contributions in support of the child care centre, allocated generally as follows:

i. a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $250,000 to the City of Toronto's Child Care Capital Reserve Fund to be used towards start-up operating costs, to replace appliances and large equipment due to wear and tear and to support ongoing financial viability, to be paid prior to the child care facility being made available to the City of Toronto;

ii. a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $250,000 towards toys, furnishings and equipment in accordance with Provincial and Municipal standards based on a mutually agreeable inventory list provided by the Child Care Centre Operator and/or the General Manager, Children's Services which will be finalized and approved by the General Manager, Children's Services;

iii. the cash contributions in Parts 4.e.i. and 4.e.ii. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01 or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; and

iv. the owner and the City of Toronto acknowledge and agree that the owner shall have no obligation to replace or repair the supplies, equipment and furnishings that are required to equip the child care centre.

5. City Council direct that the following matters are also required to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as matters required to support the development of the site, including:

a. the construction, provision and maintenance of privately owned publicly accessible open space on the lands, with a minimum size of 700 square metres along the Richmond Street West and John Street frontages of the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, easement(s) along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the privately owned publicly accessible open space and any required public access easements to connect the privately owned publicly accessible open space to adjacent privately owned publicly accessible open space and/or public rights-of-way, where necessary; the owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately owned publicly accessible open space and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately owned publicly accessible open space at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration, design and timing of conveyance of the privately owned publicly accessible open space shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City;

b. the provision of public pedestrian easements as necessary to provide an appropriate pedestrian clearway along Widmer Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services;

c. through the Site Plan Application review process, the owner agrees to secure the specific design, location and configuration of an at grade mid-block pedestrian connection between John Street and Widmer Street which will be open to members of the public for access at certain times of the day and night, generally aligned with the operating hours of the commercial uses within the development, on the plans and drawings to be approved pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City of Toronto without the requirement for an easement, the determination of which is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner has, at the owner's sole expense:

i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Review, including Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;

ii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor; and

iii. made satisfactory arrangements with Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of new infrastructure or any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that new infrastructure and/or upgrades/ improvements are required to the existing infrastructure to support this development, and that the applicant has entered into a financially secured agreement to pay for and construct any necessary municipal infrastructure;

e. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall submit an updated wind study and implement any wind mitigation measures required as identified, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

f. prior to final Site Plan Approval for any part of the site, the owner shall submit a construction management plan for the development to address such matters as may be identified in the Section 37 Agreement and required through the Site Plan Approval process, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

g. prior to final Site Plan Approval for any part of the site, the owner shall submit a certificate from an appropriate corporate officer to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning attesting that, for a period of six months commencing after the first Site Plan Application for the development on the site, the owner has used commercially reasonable efforts (i) to identify a potential theatre/ cinema tenant or other similar tenant satisfactory to the owner and interested in leasing space in the development and (ii) if identified, to reach lease terms acceptable to the owner in its reasonable business judgement including without limitation as to rent; and

h. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.

6. City Council determine that the revisions reflected in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 8, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning are minor in nature and pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 126 John Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for alterations, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated February 12, 2020, prepared by GBCA Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 126 John Street in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated February 12, 2020, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2 below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Senior Manager, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration of such amending agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 126 John Street, prepared by GBCA Architects, dated February 12, 2020, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

c. prior to final Site Plan approval, for the development contemplated for 126 John Street and 259 - 267 Richmond Street West, the owner shall:

1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendments required for the subject property, such Amendments to have come into full force and effect;

3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 126 John Street and 259 - 267 Richmond Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building(s) as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendments required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect;

2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan; and

4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 126 John Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dots per inch resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.d.3. above, the owner shall:

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

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 126 John Street, Instrument Number CA444325, dated December 17, 1996, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bill in Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 126 John Street.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt a finding that former Councillor Jim Karygiannis contravened Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct) and Article XV (Failure to Adhere to Council Policies and Procedures).

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager and/or any other relevant City Official, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for and receive funding, and negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements required in respect of receiving such funding, including any amendments and extensions thereto, with the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, their respective agencies/partners, or other funding partners until the February 2 and 3, 2022 meeting of City Council in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate, execute, renew and extend any agreements which may be required with third parties including without limitation with Greater Toronto Hamilton Area municipalities, to support the work of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area-Regional Prosperity Alliance, including to accept reimbursement from other municipalities for the purposes of cost sharing.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a further review of the potential for an Inspector General for the City of Toronto using the considerations described in the report (October 13, 2021) from the City Manager and to report to the June 8, 2022 meeting of the Executive Committee.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plans as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water and the General Manager, Transportation Services to make any required non-material amendments to the plans prior to the July 1, 2022 regulatory deadline.

2.  City Council direct the City Manager to make available the final approved Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plans as amended to the public via the City website and to distribute printed copies as requested.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

Real Estate Authorities and Centralization

1. City Council direct that all City Divisions, and the City Agencies and Corporations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services operate in accordance with the City's centralized Real Estate Service Delivery Model as approved by City Council on May 24, 25, and 26, 2017 in Item 2017.EX25.9 and the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services.

 2. City Council direct that any City Agencies or Corporations that are created in the future be required to operate in accordance with the City’s centralized Real Estate Service Delivery Model, unless expressly exempted from doing so by City Council.

3. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 279, Toronto Transit Commission substantially in the form as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, effective upon approval, subject to such stylistic or technical amendments as may be required by the City Solicitor.

Strategic Investment and Property Acquisitions/Transfers

4. City Council adopt the following Principles to guide strategic real estate investment:

a. the City's real estate assets are to be optimized for City-wide benefit as part of the City-wide Real Estate Model and capital investment in real estate, including state-of-good-repair investments, will be prioritized with a City-wide lens;

b. existing real estate assets that are unlocked through portfolio optimization will be repurposed to meet program needs and City building opportunities as a first priority;

c. in the event that City Council determines that a sale of a real estate asset is the best way to maximize its value to the City, net proceeds will be reinvested into real estate assets to support the current and future ability to deliver City programs, either to fund the purchase of new real estate assets and expanded capacity, or to invest in state-of-good-repair as part of life-cycle asset management; and

d. the City may, from time to time, proactively acquire real estate assets where lands become available through unforeseen circumstances and/or without identified and/or immediate program requirements; such strategic real estate acquisitions will be consistent with the City-Wide Real Estate mandate to enable city building and support the City's corporate priorities.   

5. City Council adopt the Strategic Acquisition Policy set out in Attachment 3 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and rescind the framework for Strategic Property Acquisitions approved by City Council on August 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2014 in Item 2014.EX44.22 and City Council amend General Condition (D) of Appendix B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, to reflect this change.

6. City Council direct that a minimum of 20 percent of the land value that is unlocked or generated from portfolio optimization initiatives, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on a recommendation from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, be deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund.

7. City Council exempt the sites identified by City Council as part of the Housing Now Program from the direction in Part 6 above.

8. City Council amend the "Policy Governing Land Transactions Among City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments and Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property" (Clause 1 of Report 9 of the Policy and Finance Committee, as adopted by City Council on June 18, 19 and 20, June 2002) as follows:

a. delete clause (7) so that all proceeds from future sales of any real estate assets are directed to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund to fund future City-wide future real estate capital requirements, and

b. delete clause (9) so that if there is a jurisdictional transfer or sale of land under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Parking Authority which was purchased by the City with parking revenues, the land will no longer be valued at fair market value with all net proceeds going to the Parking Reserve Fund, and the Toronto Parking Authority will no longer be required to pay fair market value if it is receiving a jurisdictional transfer of land.

9. City Council amend the purpose for the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Fund to read: “Provides funding for various capital projects involving acquisitions of real estate assets and/or significant capital improvements to existing real estate assets to support City Programs and the City's city building objectives.” 

Financial Matters

10. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in collaboration with the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to identify and implement a new funding model, both operating and capital, for CreateTO as part of the 2022 Budget process.

11. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to identify net new revenues sources to support CreateTO's operating budget.

12. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the City's Divisions, Agencies and Corporations to establish a City-wide view of real estate capital needs, and governance for prioritization of real estate capital expenditures on a City-wide basis for consideration by the Budget Committee and City Council, starting with land acquisitions and new construction as part of the 2023 Budget process and continuing on to state-of-good-repair investment needs in subsequent budgets.

General

13. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to report back to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2022, as part of the next phase of implementation of the real estate model, with a process and selection criteria for identification of future sites for the Housing Now Program.

14. City Council direct the City Manager to establish a working group of relevant City divisions and agencies for the purpose of developing a coordinated, long-term view of the City of Toronto's operational needs for industrial lands, to do so in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to advise on opportunities to co-locate, consolidate, relocate and/or modernize the City's current portfolio of yards and to report back to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2022.

15. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to engage with local Councillors regarding the use of the lands for yard and industrial requirements of City divisions, agencies and corporations and the potential for alternative city-building opportunities at City-owned industrial sites, where operational requirements can be addressed through business cases for alternative site solutions.

16. City Council direct CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore opportunities for further city-building opportunities at the City of Toronto property known municipally as 891 Morningside Avenue, along with all other City-owned properties in the immediate area, to explore options to rationalize current and future uses to maximize the use of the properties.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor to negotiate with the Silver Hotel Group for the sale of the Subject Property based on an updated appraised value of Subject Property A conducted by one or more pre-approved consultants with experience appraising commercial hotel properties and City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management to accept, on behalf of the City of Toronto, an Offer to Purchase from the Silver Hotel Group that meets the requirements in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy and is otherwise in a form and substance acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council declare a portion of the City-owned property at 249 Queens Quay West surplus, with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a stratified interest to Silver Hotel Group and City Council direct staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the City of Toronto's real estate disposal process in Article 1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to engage a third party property surveyor to determine the stratified interest of Subject Property A to be conveyed as a result of any purchase.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of Subject Property A for due diligence work, including surveying work for both Subject Property A and B, and to ensure that the Silver Hotel Group's account in respect of its lease of Subject Property A is reconciled and that the lease is in good standing prior to the closing of any proposed transaction.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to work with the Harbourfront Centre and the Federal Government on a mutually agreeable arrangement in relation to the Implementation Agreement with respect to the allocation of the sale proceeds from the Subject Property as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services.

6. City Council direct the Controller to transfer a portion of the proceeds, identified in the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy, from the disposal of Subject Property A to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012) and designate that these proceeds are to be used for the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisitions Program managed by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat with support from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

7. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with CreateTO, to develop a strategy with Harbourfront Centre to identify new revenue generation opportunities by leveraging the real estate assets on their site.

8. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto.

9. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy following the closing of the transaction.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto.

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy will be made public following the closing of the transaction.

November 2, 2023

The Interim Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services having confirmed that the conditions relating to the release of confidential information have been met, Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Confidential Attachment to Motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy have been made public.

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2023) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services can be accessed under Background Information (Committee).

Confidential Attachment to Motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2022 with the results of the public consultation and stakeholder engagement process on a next phase of waterfront revitalization and a renewed waterfront vision that sets a path forward for what Toronto will achieve along its 43 kilometre waterfront, from Etobicoke to Scarborough, including anticipated economic development, Reconciliation, social, equity and environmental outcomes.

2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to report to the January 12, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee to provide a status update on the progress of the City Council direction in Part 13 of Item 2017.PG21.4, headed "Port Lands Planning Initiatives - Interim Report", which is as follows:

"the Director, Affordable Housing, the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee and the local Councillor to participate in the preparation of the Business and Implementation Plan and investigate opportunities to achieve additional affordable housing in Villiers Island, over and above the minimum requirements in the draft Port Lands Official Plan modification, potentially in the form of cooperative housing, rent-geared-to-income housing and mid-range rental housing, addressing the financial resources required and potential sources of financial support."

and to also include in the report the current proposed number of affordable housing units in the approved Precinct Plan.

3.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to report to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2022 with an update and recommendations related to business and implementation planning for the Villiers Island Precinct and the Port Lands.

4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation the Housing Secretariat, CreateTO, Waterfront Toronto and other stakeholders, to work to achieve a level of affordable housing that exceeds the minimum requirements set out in the Port Lands Planning Framework in any revised or new Precinct Plans, Zoning By-laws and Business and Implementation Plans that are considered for Villiers Island and for other Port Lands precincts.

5.  City Council approve the amendment of the Consent to raise revenue pursuant to subsection 4(7) of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation Act, substantially on the terms and conditions contained in the draft Amendment to Consent in Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and, provided that the Provincial Government and Federal Government also agree to such amendment, City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to execute such Consent with such modifications as the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services shall deem necessary or desirable or shall agree to and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, and to deliver such Consent to Waterfront Toronto.

6.  City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Waterfront Toronto on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Partnerships, City Manager's Office, that address the City's involvement in Waterfront Toronto's donations and sponsorships program, based on the major terms outlined in Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

7.  City Council direct that the Memorandum of Understanding include terms and conditions to ensure that Waterfront Toronto's donations and sponsorships program aligns with the City's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Sponsorship Policy and Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy, with respect to donations and sponsorships Waterfront Toronto solicits, receives and spends that are to be incorporated into City infrastructure or assets including:

a. conferring on Waterfront Toronto the authority and responsibilities given to the Division Heads under all three policies; and

b. adding to the Donations to the City of Toronto Community Benefits Policy that Waterfront Toronto, instead of City Council, has authority to accept and spend donations equalling or exceeding $50,000.

8.  City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to execute, on behalf of the City, agreements between the City and Waterfront Toronto for the implementation and delivery of projects to be funded and delivered pursuant to Waterfront Toronto's donations and sponsorships program, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with relevant City Divisions and the Director, Strategic Partnerships, City Manager’s Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

9.  City Council amend the Authority to Borrow Money and Encumber Assets for Projects in the Designated Waterfront Area and for Bridge Financing pursuant to Subsections 4(5) and 4(6) of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Act, substantially on the terms and conditions contained in the draft Amendment to Consent in Attachment 3 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and, provided that the Provincial Government and Federal Government also agree to such amendment, City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to execute such Consent with such modifications as Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services shall deem necessary or desirable or shall agree to and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, and to deliver such Consent to Waterfront Toronto.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the small business property tax subclass for the commercial property tax class (the "Subclass"), approve the Subclass eligibility criteria, the process to approve the inclusion of properties in the Subclass, and the process to address requests for reconsideration, appeals and other provisions related to the implementation and administration of the Subclass, and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, to add the Subclass, all in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council request the Provincial Minister of Finance to agree to match the municipal property tax reduction for the Small Business Property Tax Subclass with a corresponding reduction in the provincial education tax rate that applies to properties eligible for inclusion in the Small Business Property Tax Subclass and City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to provide any information necessary to support this request.

3.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to include, as part of 2022 recommended Operating Budget and the 2022 recommended tax policies, rates and ratios, effective for the 2022 taxation year, that:

a.  the residual commercial property tax class and the graduated tax rates for that property tax class be discontinued; and

b.  a single tax rate be adopted for the commercial property tax class.

4.  City Council adopt a tax rate reduction for the Subclass of 15 percent of the commercial property class tax rate, and City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to ensure that the recommended tax rate for the commercial property tax class be set so as to fully fund the costs of the tax rate reduction provided to the Subclass.

5.  City Council appoint the Director, Revenue Services, to the role of Program Administrator as defined in Ontario Regulation 282/98, (the "Regulation") and delegate to the Director, Revenue Services the authority to exercise the powers of the Program Administrator under the Regulation including the authority to assess and annually designate those properties that meet the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the Subclass, to amend the eligible properties from time to time as properties become ineligible for inclusion in the Subclass due to changes in assessment value, usage, or other changes affecting eligibility, and to hear requests for reconsideration of inclusion or exclusion of properties from the Subclass, all in accordance with the Regulation.

6.  City Council appoint the Controller to the role of Appellate Authority as defined in the Regulation, and delegate to the Controller the authority to exercise the powers of the Appellate Authority under the Regulation including the authority to hear appeals of inclusion or exclusion of properties in the Subclass in accordance with the Regulation.

7.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back to the Executive Committee after the initial year of the Small Business Property Tax Subclass (the “Subclass”), and provide any recommendations for changes to the design of the Subclass, taking into consideration:

a. the experience and relevant empirical data gathered from the first year of operation of the Subclass;

b. the objective of the having the Subclass provide a benefit to as many small businesses as reasonably and feasibly possible; and

c. the objective of ensuring that other commercial properties are not unduly burdened by an expansion of the Subclass, and that such changes also do not impede the much-needed recovery of Toronto’s office and business districts.

8.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report no later than the first quarter of 2022 on:

a. the feasibility of developing a mechanism for ensuring that Subclass property owners with tenants in gross leases pass down the benefits of reduced property taxes to those tenants; and

b. if such a mechanism as described in Part 7.a. above is not feasible on the part of the City, whether there are any changes to Provincial law which could achieve that objective.

9.  City Council request the Director, Revenue Services to report back, as part of the one-year review of the Small Business Property Tax Subclass, on the quantity, size and valuation of subclass-eligible versus overall commercial properties and a statement of inter-ward balancing of tax relief for the subclass.

10.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report before the 2023 taxation year on the feasibility of:

a. adding Business Improvement Areas to the geographic areas covered under the Subclass, under section 3(a)(B)(i) of Attachment 1 to the report (October 12, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

b. developing additional criteria and/or an application-based system that would allow for strip malls, which have small businesses as tenants, to be included within the Subclass; and

c. developing an application-based system that would allow for additional small commercial properties, which fall outside of the current eligibility criteria of the Subclass, to be included within the Subclass.

11.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to collaborate with Strategic Communications to develop a public awareness campaign directed at both property owners and business operators/tenants about the new Small Business Property Tax Subclass, including how it works and who it should benefit.

12.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the Bills necessary to amend Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, to give effect to City Council's decision.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City to accept the advance payments of compensation offered by Metrolinx, without prejudice to the City's right to make a claim for further compensation, pursuant to Section 25 of the Expropriations Act for the expropriated properties at 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street and part of 44 Parliament Street, in the amounts set out in Confidential Attachment 1  to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  and direct it to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012), to be held in trust until the development and site plans for the First Parliament lands are finalized.

2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning following the full and final determination of the compensation payable to the City for the expropriation of the properties at 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street and part of 44 Parliament Street, by arbitration or appeal or, if settled, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council direct the City Manager, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consult with the City-led First Parliament Working Group and the local Councillor on how the funds from the expropriation can be best used to achieve implementation and principles outlined in the First Parliament Master Plan.

4.  City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Toronto Public Library, to ensure that all interim relocation costs incurred by Toronto Public Library are accounted for in the final settlement offer from Metrolinx for the expropriation of 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street and 44 Parliament Street.

5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to prioritize in the ongoing negotiations with Infrastructure Ontario with respect to the First Parliament Transit-Oriented Communities development the civic objectives outlined in the Master Plan and other local capital improvements, and to report back to the Executive Committee when the final Transit-Oriented Community development plan for First Parliament is presented, including but not limited to:

a. parkland and/or park improvements;

b. public realm improvements; and

c. affordable housing.

6.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to present alternative massing studies to Infrastructure Ontario on the Transit Oriented Communities proposals at 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street and 44 Parliament Street, and to report back to the Executive Committee on how City ideas and comments have been addressed when the final Transit-Oriented Communities development plan for First Parliament is presented.

7.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate the provision of affordable housing, consistent with the City's policies for Inclusionary Zoning and the Housing Now initiative, in addition to Provincial requirements for affordable housing in the Transit-Oriented Communities proposal at First Parliament/Corktown, and to report back to the Executive Committee on such affordable housing options, including the approach to funding it, when the final Transit-Oriented Communities development plan for First Parliament is presented.

8.  City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to report back to the Executive Committee in a standalone report on the final Transit-Oriented Communities development plan for First Parliament.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information regarding a proposed or pending expropriation of City-owned land by Metrolinx. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning will be made public following the full and final determination of the compensation payable to the City for the expropriation of the properties at 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street and part of 44 Parliament Street, by arbitration or appeal or, if settled, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council endorse the First Parliament Master Plan in Attachment 1 to the report (October 13, 2021)from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning as a guiding document for development of the First Parliament Site.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the Executive Committee by the first quarter of 2023 to establish criteria for a permanent program of CaféTO curb lane/parklet cafés, which takes into consideration the following:

a. the impact of curb lane/parklet cafés on vehicle congestion and transit, including Wheel-Trans;

b. the impact of curb lane/parklet cafés on on-street parking, pay and display parking, residential permit parking and designated accessible parking;

c. the impact of curb lane/parklet cafés on freight and goods movement and delivery and commercial loading zones;

d. the impact of curb lane/parklet cafés on road user safety and requirements for emergency services;

e. the impact of curb lane/parklet cafés on road maintenance and capital work and coordination;

f. requirements to ensure that curb lane/parklet café spaces are accessible;

g. a review of the fee structure for all café types; and

h. any necessary modifications to Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays required to implement the program.

2.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as part of their examination of the transition to a permanent program, to include consideration of the possibility of:

a. more permanent structures and locations as part of CaféTO;

b. the installations of permanent services for suitable CaféTO locations; and 

c. a longer term approval of CaféTO locations to provide more investment certainty.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to establish a program for the review, approval and installation of curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets without applicants having to comply with certain requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, from May 1, 2022 until November 7, 2022.

4.  In establishing a program under Part 3 above, City Council direct that the General Manager, Transportation Services and/or the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, shall consider:

a. which requirements from Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays should apply to curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets under the program;

b. appropriate guidelines for the General Manager, Transportation Services and/or the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review and approve the curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets under the program;

c. appropriate indemnification and insurance requirements to protect the City provided that the insurance requirement for the program requires at least $2,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage;

d. advice from the Medical Officer of Health to ensure the health and safety of all persons using the curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets under the program; and

e. requirements for the location, materials, usage, maintenance and removal of the curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets under the program to ensure the health and safety of all users of City highways, including:

i. that a café or parklet on a local road be closed and cleared of customers by 11:00 p.m. unless hours of operation have been imposed previously by a Community Council for an existing café or parklet area, in which case both the existing and the extended café or parklet area be operated in accordance with the Community Council-imposed hours;

ii. where conditions other than hours of operation have been imposed previously by Community Council for an existing café or parklet area, that both the existing and the extended café or parklet area must be operated in accordance with the Community Council-imposed conditions; and

iii. where conditions have been imposed by Community Council on sidewalk cafés, curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets in similar circumstances, that those Community Council-imposed conditions should apply.

5.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop and implement an operational policy that ensures curb lane café operators make noticeable and sustained use of their assigned space, or be faced with the potential removal of their café area, at the discretion of the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, with the policy to be developed in consideration of maintaining the aesthetic value of local streetscapes and restoring a balance of curbside uses.

6.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services and/or the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to approve applications to install and maintain curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets where the application complies with the program adopted by the General Manager, Transportation Services, under Part 3 above, and where the approval conflicts with Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, the approval of the General Manager, Transportation Services and/or the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards shall prevail to the extent of the conflict; and inform the local Councillor of the approved curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets in their ward.

7.  City Council waive application, transfer and permit fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, and Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, for any application, transfer or permit for a sidewalk café, curb lane/parklet café or public parklet received in the 2022 calendar year.

8.  City Council amend section 937-3.13 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to:

a. delete the phrase "180 consecutive days" and insert the phrase "214 consecutive days";

b. delete the phrase "issued a permit under Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, or for a period up to and including 187 consecutive days where a 2020/22 café has been approved by the General Manager of Transportation Services from no earlier than May 8, 2021 to no later than November 10, 2021, inclusive, under Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays"; and

c. insert the phrase "either issued a permit or granted an approval for that purpose by the General Manager, Transportation Services or Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, under Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés Parklets and Marketing Displays" after the phrase "where an applicant has been".

9.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services and/or Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards when approving a curb lane/parklet café under the CaféTO program, to confirm that the City of Toronto does not object to the temporary physical extension of liquor sales under Section 97 of Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act for that approved area and to withdraw this confirmation if the operator of a sidewalk café, curb lane/parklet café or public parklet, in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, subsequently fails to comply with the CaféTO program, applicable City By-laws or policies, or municipal or provincial orders.

10.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on whether to extend the City-wide Temporary Use Zoning By-laws that ease restrictions on outdoor patios on private property.

11.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or By-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor to give effect to the reasonable operation of the sidewalk cafés, curb lane/parklet cafés or public parklets under the program as described in the report (October 13, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

12.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to extend the CaféTO program (including the authority with respect to liquor sales, and the waiving of any applicable fees under Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks) to allow for the review, approval, installation and maintenance of food and beverage patios operated by established restaurants and cafés immediately adjacent to, or located in, park spaces with hard surfacing from April 15, 2022 to April 14, 2023, inclusive, where the application complies with the program adopted by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and where the approval conflicts with any provision of Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, the approval of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.

13.  City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, as follows:

a. delete sections 742-2.3,742-3.2 A. (2) and 742-4.3 B. (2) to remove the process for notice and the authority for the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to refuse an application for a sidewalk café if the City receives multiple objections to the application from members of the public during the 21-day period of public notice;

b. delete section 742-2.2 A. (2) to remove the requirement that an applicant must submit a letter signed by the owner of the adjoining property of the proposed sidewalk café, public parklet or marketing display indicating that the owner does not object to the application if the applicant is not the owner of the adjoining property;

c. amend sections 742.9.4 A. and B. to add the words "or occupant" after the words "property owner" so that where a permit holder or applicant wishes to extend their permit area in front of an adjacent property, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards will accept a letter from either the property owner or occupant of the adjacent property - and not just the property owner as currently worded - to consent to or revoke the consent for the use of the area in front of that adjacent property;

d. add the following new subsections D and E to section 742-9.4:

D. Despite Subsection A, where an applicant or permit holder has sought to contact the adjacent property owner through reasonable methods and has not received a response, the Executive Director may allow a permit area for a marketing display or sidewalk café to extend across the front of that adjacent property, or across the curbside area or parking area of that adjacent property in the case of a parklet café, where an applicant or permit holder has provided the Executive Director with proof in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director of their efforts to contact the adjacent property owner.

E. Should the Executive Director receive a letter from the adjacent property owner or occupant objecting to a permit area extension granted under Subsection D, the Executive Director will amend the permit area to remove the portion of the permit area which extends across the front of that adjacent property, and the reduction in permit area will be effective as of 30 days after notice is provided to the permit holder.

e. delete section 742-10.1 A. (1) to remove the condition that a permit area for a sidewalk café must require a minimum separation distance of 30 metres from the closest part of the permit area to the nearest lot in a Residential Zone Category or Residential Apartment Zone Category;

f. delete section 742-10.1 A. (3) to remove the condition that a permit area for a sidewalk café must require a minimum separation of six metres from the closest part of the permit area to the extended boundary of a lot in a Residential Zone or Residential Apartment Zone Category on the opposite side of the street across from the proposed permit area;

g. amend Section 742-10.7 by defining fencing to include delineating materials; and

h. amend Section 742-10.9 to require that propane heaters are installed and operated in conformity with the necessary specifications and regulations but remove the requirement that documentation be submitted to the City prior to their use so that the section now reads as follows:

§ 742-10.9. Portable propane heaters.

A. No permit holder shall install or operate a portable propane heater on a permit area unless:

(1) the permit area is for a frontage café, parklet café or public parklet; and

(2) the portable propane heater is:

(a) installed and operated in conformity with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications, including clearance from combustibles and secured to the permit area utilizing the manufacturer’s listed parts;

(b) in compliance with the requirements as set out in Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 Ontario Regulation 211/01 Propane Storage and Handling or any successor regulation; and

(c) operated by persons who have completed a training course in the use of propane.

14.  City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on:

a. the promotional programs that will be available to restaurants in 2022;

b. the plan for supporting restaurants in Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke and other inner suburban areas of Toronto; 

c. the grants available to restaurants with CaféTO on private property and the plan to advertise this opportunity; and

d. the plan for plazaPOPS activations and the number of individual restaurants that stand to benefit from the plazaPOPS activations.

15.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to explore corporate partnerships for financial or in-kind support to assist the City with CaféTO operation and/or to provide the participating restaurants with necessary equipment for their patios.

16.  City Council direct City Staff to include funding request for the resources required to support CaféTO as part of the 2022 Budget process for City Council consideration.

17.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report in the first quarter of 2022 on progress to date and future opportunities related to:

a. engaging [Scarborough] strip plaza restaurant operators through in person canvassing, consultations, business association intermediaries and other methods;

b. informing strip plaza owners about the benefits of Business Associations, CaféTO, and other City programs available to them; and

c. allowing for multi-season patios under a formal, multi-year program. 

18. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to seek input and advice from local Councillors prior to the issuance of any new licences for flankage patios.

19. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to Community Councils on the number of CaféTO patios by ward.

20. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to provide to the local Councillor the number of locations and complaints regarding CaféTO patios in 2021.

21. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back on options that would permit Community Councils to continue to apply conditions to CaféTO licences for flankage patios.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (October 8, 2021) from the Controller for information.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the term sheet in substantially the form attached as Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, CreateTO to the Toronto Port Lands Company Board of Directors.

2.  City Council authorize Toronto Port Lands Company to execute the term sheet in substantially the form attached as Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, CreateTO to the Toronto Port Lands Company Board of Directors, and any lease resulting therefrom, provided that such lease is approved by or conditional upon approval by the CreateTO Board of Directors.

3. City Council request the City Manager to establish a working group with representatives from CreateTO, City Planning, Economic Development and Culture, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Transportation Services, Toronto Water, Engineering and Construction Services and other City divisions or agencies, as appropriate, in order to expedite the review and approvals necessary to advance the Basin Street Media Hub proposal as soon as possible.

4.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, CreateTO remain confidential in their entirety as they are about a pending disposition of land by the Board of Directors of Toronto Port Lands Company and about a position, plan or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of Toronto Port Lands Company.

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, CreateTO remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to a pending disposition of land by the Board of Directors of Toronto Port Lands Company and about a position, plan or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of Toronto Port Lands Company.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.5B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), authorize the City Clerk to enter into and execute an agreement, and any ancillary documents required to give effect to the agreement, with Election Systems and Software Canada ULC, being the top-ranked proponent meeting the requirements set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposals, for the purchase of vote counting equipment and related services, for a period of 10 years, with options in favour of the City to extend for up to five additional one year terms, in the amount of up to $14,714,569, net of all taxes and charges ($14,973,545 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); the agreement will be in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposals and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Clerk, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council express its disappointment and concern with the Federal Government’s decision to significantly reduce funding the HIV/AIDS health service providers in Toronto and across Canada.

2. City Council support the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health’s recommendation and urge the Federal Government to increase the federal HIV/AIDS strategy funding to $100 million annually beginning in 2022.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the 2019 operating surpluses of eight of the centres (Applegrove Community Complex, Community Centre 55, Cecil Street Community Centre, Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, Ralph Thornton Community Centre, Swansea Town Hall Community Centre and Waterfront Community Centre) totalling $101,540 be paid to the City of Toronto and the City of Toronto provide one centre (Scadding Court Community Centre) with a supplementary subsidy to fund the operating deficit of $18,758, resulting in a net operating surplus of $82,782 to be received by the City, as illustrated in Appendix A to the report (September 27, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that the 2019 operating surpluses totalling $30,309 from three Arenas (McCormick, North Toronto Memorial and Ted Reeve) be paid to the City of Toronto and be used, in part, to fund the cumulative operating deficit of $205,582 for four Arenas (George Bell, William H. Bolton, Forest Hill Memorial, and Moss Park), resulting in a net operating deficit of $175,273 to be funded by the City, as illustrated in Appendix A, column (g), to the report (September 24, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

 
2. City Council direct that the funding provision from the 2019 Final Year-End Operating Budget Variance report of $100,143 be applied to the 2019 net deficit and a funding provision of $75,130 be made through the 2021 Year-End Operating Variance Report, as shown in the attached Appendix A, titled "2019 Program Summary", to the report (September 24, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 20, 2021) from the Auditor General remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto or local boards, personal matters about identifiable individuals, including City of Toronto employees, litigation or potential litigation affecting the City of Toronto or a local board and describes criteria to be applied to negotiations that will be carried on by, or on behalf of, the City of Toronto, including information regarding the criteria that should be applied when negotiating and preparing contracts.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 20, 2021) from the Auditor General, remains confidential  in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto or local boards, personal matters about identifiable individuals, including City of Toronto employees, litigation or potential litigation affecting the City of Toronto or a local board and describes criteria to be applied to negotiations that will be carried on by, or on behalf of, the City of Toronto, including information regarding the criteria that should be applied when negotiating and preparing contracts.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the Auditor General's 2022 Work Plan, as outlined in the report (October 19, 2021) from the Auditor General, for information.

2.  City Council request the Auditor General to consider adding an assessment of Toronto Hydro cybersecurity or any other operating technology in any City division, agency or corporation to the Auditor General's 2022 Work Plan.

3.  City Council request the Auditor General to consider adding, as part of the Auditor General's 2022 Work Plan, an audit of contract awards and commitments that are at, or near, the $500,000 spending authority limits delegated to the City Manager and/or Division Heads.

4.  In order to support the Auditor General's 2022 Work Plan, City Council authorize the Auditor General to negotiate and enter into any necessary non-competitive agreements, including those with a value exceeding $500,000 for which City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, with MNP LLP, the current third party technical professional services firm retained through a competitive process, to perform critical system cybersecurity reviews with the Auditor General, as long as the Auditor General remains within the approved budget.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the Auditor General.

2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday.

3.  City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, Toronto Fire Services to report to the Audit Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2022 with an update on the implementation status of the Auditor General's recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the Auditor General.

4.  City Council request the City Manager to report to the next meeting of the Audit Committee on the ongoing governance structure that will be in place to effectively identify, plan for and mitigate cybersecurity risks across the City of Toronto, including all City divisions, agencies and corporations, and the governance framework to ensure that City divisions, agencies and corporations are effectively managing their cybersecurity risks and responding as new risks arise.

5. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Information Security Officer, to develop a confirmation program for all senior managers with responsibility in addressing cyber risks identified in City agencies and corporations, starting with the critical systems, and to report on the confirmation program, including rates of compliance, remediation plans and strategies to reduce risk and ensure corporate compliance in the first quarter of 2022 and biannually thereafter in conjunction with planned reporting to the General Government and Licensing Committee.

6. City Council request the Boards of Directors at the Toronto Public Library, Toronto Hydro and the Canadian National Exhibition Association, the Board of Health and the Toronto Police Services Board to provide confirmation as outlined in Part 5 above.

7. City Council direct the Chief Information Security Officer to develop a process to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee on instances of non-compliance and associated 30/60/90 day remediation plans.

8. City Council request the Auditor General to consider auditing the confirmation program for compliance.

9. City Council request the City Manager to make online cybersecurity training available, to the extent possible, to City agencies and corporations.

10. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the Auditor General be released publicly at the discretion of the Auditor General, after discussions with the appropriate City Officials.

11. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday remain confidential in their entirety, as they pertain to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations.

12.  City Council direct that the confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Auditor General be released publicly at the discretion of the Auditor General, after discussions with the appropriate City Officials.

13.  City Council direct that the confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Services, Toronto Fire Services remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the Auditor General will be released publicly at the discretion of the Auditor General, after discussions with the appropriate City Officials.

The confidential instructions to staff in the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations.

The confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as as it pertains to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations. The confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Auditor General will be released publicly at the discretion of the Auditor General, after discussions with the appropriate City Officials.

The confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Services, Toronto Fire Services, remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct that the confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Auditor General be released publicly at the discretion of the Auditor General, after discussions with the appropriate City Officials.

The confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations. The confidential presentation (November 2, 2021) from the Auditor General will be made public at the discretion of the Auditor General, after discussions with the appropriate City Officials.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the City Manager to report to the Audit Committee in the second quarter of 2022 with information from each City of Toronto division, agency and corporation on their Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan should the City's systems, technology, communications or backups be made unavailable.

2.  City Council request the Chief Technology Officer to report to the Audit Committee in the second quarter of 2022 on the status of the City of Toronto's Corporate Technology Services Disaster Recovery Plan, including implementation, testing and a full project plan for any outstanding work.

3.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 19, 2021) from the Chief Technology Officer remain confidential in their entirety, as they pertain to the security of the property of the City of Toronto.

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 19, 2021) from the Chief Technology Officer remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as as they pertain to the security of the property of the City of Toronto.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the City of Toronto's Arena Boards of Management to submit their outstanding Audited Annual Financial Statements to the City of Toronto, through the Auditor General, no later than December 15, 2021, or where this is not possible, to send a letter to the Audit Committee by December 15, 2021 on the status of their Audited Annual Financial Statements, the reason(s) for the delay and the date they will be submitted.

2.  City Council request the City Manager to report back to City Council, through the Audit Committee, in the first quarter of 2022 on any instances of non-compliance with Part 1 above and remedies and recommendations to be considered by City Council.

3.  City Council direct that, effective in 2022, the City of Toronto's Arena Boards of Management submit their Audited Annual Financial Statements and related documents directly to the Audit Committee through the City Clerk.

4.  City Council receive the 2020 Audited Financial Statements for McCormick Playground Arena in Attachment 1 to the report (October 18, 2021) from the Auditor General for information.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council receive the 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter for Swansea Town Hall Community Centre in Attachment 1 to the report (October 18, 2021) from the Auditor General for information.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letters for the 59 Business Improvement Areas in Appendices A to BH to the report (October 19, 2021) from the Controller and the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council request the Government of Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada to apply a global health lens to the global and Canadian vaccine response, including measures and resources to scale up vaccine production and access for regions with low vaccination coverage and to assist provinces and municipalities to develop a global health lens for the local pandemic response.

2.  City Council reiterate the request of the Ontario Ministry of Health to take action to mandate and facilitate the collection of socio-demographic data by all vaccination providers, to mandate that the Ontario Health Data Platform support the use of this equity data and to make this data routinely available to local Public Health Units for assessment and planning.

3.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to continue to support race-based data collection, regular reporting and community collaboration by the City of Toronto and Toronto Public Health to inform immediate and culturally-competent responses to the mental health burden of COVID-19 and the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination.

4.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to work with their counterparts in other levels of governments and mental health care providers to ensure that the COVID-19 mental health response is maintained, scaled up and appropriately adapted for the post-pandemic recovery phase, including reducing stigma and other barriers to access through anti-Black racism capacity building and accountability.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Zoo Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 10, 2025, and until successors are appointed:

Claudia Brabazon

Matthew Cole

Cynthia Holmes

Ivan Hon

Matthew Lombardi

2.  City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 25, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 25, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council appoint the following candidates to the Exhibition Place Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 10, 2025, and until successors are appointed:

Sharleen Ahmed

Howard Lichtman

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 21, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council approve the establishment of the Cultural Festivals Funding Program, substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto Cultural Festivals Grant Program Guidelines in Attachment 3 to the report (October 6, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with implementation commencing in 2022, as amended by Part 2 below.

2.  City Council amend the maximum allowable contributions in each of the festival funding streams so that:

a.  multi-year operating applicants are eligible to receive up to $650,000 annually;

b.  annual operating applicants are eligible to receive up to $150,000 annually; and

c.  project applicants are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per project.

3.  City Council amend the eligibility of project applicants, in addition to Business Improvement Areas and culturally mandated organizations, to include incorporated not-for-profit community organizations who wish to partner with unincorporated individuals or collectives who are producing a community festival.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to undertake broad public engagement with the local City Councillors, community members, stakeholders, Business Improvement Areas and relevant Council Advisory Bodies on the development of a Cultural Districts Program that strengthens local culture and communities, supports small businesses and retail and promotes community-owned spaces and to bring forward a final program design and implementation plan in the third quarter of 2022 that includes the following considerations:

a.  eligibility criteria;

b.  program components, including the opportunity for public art and a tiered granting program for new and legacy businesses;

c.  a public outreach strategy focusing on public education and civic engagement as part of program delivery;

d.  community role and ongoing engagement; and

e.  estimated costs and financial impact.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as part of the broad public engagement, to continue targeted engagement with equity-deserving communities and report back through the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee before reporting back to City Council in 2022.

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to work with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to identify Municipal and Provincial planning policies that would support cultural districts and be of benefit to communities and neighbourhoods, in particular Church-Wellesley, Little Jamaica, Downtown Chinatown and Geary Avenue, and at least one community and neighbourhood in the former City of Etobicoke, North York or Scarborough.

4.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to work with Indigenous communities in Toronto to ensure that a Cultural Districts Program reflects communities' priorities regarding place-making, place-keeping and self-determination and is aligned with the upcoming City of Toronto Reconciliation Action Plan.

5. City Council request the Province of Ontario to expand the Ontario Heritage Act to include a Cultural Designation prioritizing equity-deserving groups and a provision for a financial subsidy to cultural businesses within a designated neighbourhood.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council adopt the Homelessness Solutions Service Plan in Attachment 2 to the report (October 6, 2021) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

2.  City Council thank all of the community partners, frontline staff and stakeholders who provided input into the development of the Homelessness Solutions Service Plan, the City of Toronto and community provider staff who led the implementation of the 2021 Street Needs Assessment and the more than 2,500 people experiencing homelessness who participated in the 2021 Street Needs Assessment survey and shared what services they need to find and maintain housing.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to approve and implement all ongoing enhancement and development of the Shelter Management Information System and its alternative iterations required to transform the system into a Homelessness Management Information System, including enhanced flow of information across programs with all of the necessary security, privacy and client consent practices in place.

4.  City Council reiterate its requests to the Federal and Provincial Governments to:

a.  continue to provide funding to deliver the COVID-19 response for people experiencing homelessness until such time as Ontario Ministry of Health guidance related to physical distancing in congregate living settings changes and allow for the implementation of the Homelessness Solutions Service Plan while ensuring stabilization of the homelessness service system through to recovery;

b.  provide ongoing and sustainable funding to ensure that appropriate primary health care, harm reduction, overdose prevention and mental health case management services are available to adequately support individuals who are homeless and implement the shelter health services framework to provide a coordinated and consistent approach to health services across the shelter system; and

c.  recognize that permanent solutions to ending chronic homelessness are not possible without increased, long-term funding commitments and provide the capital and ongoing operating funding needed to meet the City of Toronto's supportive housing targets of 1,800 new supportive housing units every year for 10 years.

5. City Council reiterate its requests for the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide new, enhanced and accelerated investments and policy tools to help deliver the City of Toronto's HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan by 2030.

6. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide additional investments to fully fund the City of Toronto's 24-month COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Recovery Response Plan, as outlined in Item 2020.PH16.8, headed "Addressing Housing and Homelessness Issues in Toronto through Intergovernmental Partnerships", including:

a.  capital funding to create the remaining 517 new supportive homes; and

b.  $48 million in annual ongoing operating funding beginning in 2022 to ensure the homes created result in 2,000 new supportive housing opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized individuals, including people experiencing homelessness.

7. City Council request the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to approve all Rapid Housing Initiative Phase Two applications in Toronto currently being considered.

8. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report back to the January 26, 2022 meeting of the Executive Committee with an estimated breakdown of the costs necessary to ensure that everyone living in shelters, hotel shelters and 24-hour respite centres could receive a one-year rental subsidy to enable independent living and a cost analysis for additional funding needed for housing supports for individuals who are unable to live independently, affirming housing as a human right and providing a housing-first approach to end homelessness.

9. City Council direct the City Manager to make a formal request to the Federal and Provincial Governments for the total of the estimated amounts in Part 8 above and to report back to the first regular Budget Committee meeting of 2022 on any progress from that funding request.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council reiterate its requests to the Federal and Provincial Governments to:

a.  work with the City of Toronto to develop a coordinated approach to new refugee claimant arrivals;

b.  continue to provide temporary accommodations for refugee claimant arrivals at the border or place of entry until they have a permanent housing plan in place; and

c.  develop a regional response to place new refugee claimant arrivals in interim housing where there is capacity.

2.  City Council approve the 2022 Shelter Infrastructure Plan in Attachment 1 to the report (October 6, 2021) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Procurement Officer and City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into new or amend existing agreements, other than leases or other property transaction documents for which delegated authority has been granted to Corporate Real Estate Management, as required, to open and operate shelters outlined in the 2022 Shelter Infrastructure Plan on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3.  City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into new or amend existing agreements, other than leases or other property transaction documents for which delegated authority has been granted to Corporate Real Estate Management, to maintain or add required respite spaces and shelter beds and respond to urgent or unanticipated need to relocate shelters or 24-hour respite sites and 24-hour drop-ins on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4.  City Council authorize that, in the context of the acquisition or lease of a property for the purpose of a shelter site, the local Councillor shall be briefed in accordance with the process approved by City Council in Item CD24.7, headed "2018 Shelter Infrastructure Plan and Progress Report", and such engagement shall also be considered to have satisfied the requirement for consultation in Appendix B, Section (A) in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, where the transaction is being implemented through the real estate authority delegated to staff under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property.

5.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to prepare and publicly publish a 2022 Work Plan in the first quarter of 2022 that clearly explains where net shelter spaces and housing units will be provided to fully make up for the capacity of any leases for temporary emergency programs when they end.
 

6.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to take appropriate measures to provide adequate shelter capacity in response to unanticipated demands on the system, above and beyond the 2022 Shelter Infrastructure Strategy, including but not limited to, making the Federal and Provincial Governments aware of additional requirements for resources and other supports.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Esri Canada Limited to purchase proprietary geographic information system software licenses, for a one (1) year period commencing from the date of award, with the option to renew for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the Chief Technology Officer and subject to budget approval(s), for the total amount of up to $619,749 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($630,657 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer, Technology Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Chief Procurement Officer to include a review of how the proposed purchasing policies conform to Open Contracting Global Principles in the report on the Procurement By-law that is anticipated in the third quarter of 2022.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease (the "Lease") of the property municipally known as 705 Progress Avenue, Unit 36-37, Toronto, Ontario (the "Leased Premises") pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy with Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (“the Tenant") for a five year term based substantially on the terms and conditions set out Appendix A to the report (October 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, with such revisions thereto and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management severally to execute the Lease, and any related documents on behalf of the City.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to administer and manage the Lease including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or their designate, to enter into, execute and administer a service agreement in respect of the tenancy at the Leased Premises, including the provision of any amendments, eligibility assessment, and annual reporting with the Tenant.

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

a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association for 705 Progress Avenue, Unit 36-37, Toronto, Ontario, comprised of approximately 6,615 square feet of community space (the "Leased Premises"), for the purposes of providing a Municipal Capital Facility related to the provision of social and health services and ancillary parking; and

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

i. the commencement date of the Lease; 

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

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

6. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil Scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir.

7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a lease (the "Lease") of the property municipally known as 705 Progress Avenue, Toronto, Ontario (the "Leased Premises") with: 

a.  5N2 Food For All;

b.  Council of Agencies Serving South Asians; and

c.  South Asian Autism Awareness Centre;

respectively and in sequence (“the Tenants"), on the condition each is determined to be eligible for a community space tenancy under the Community Space Tenancy policy (“the Policy”), for a five year term, as vacant space becomes available, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (October 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, with such revisions thereto and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

8. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management severally to execute the Leases, and any related documents on behalf of the City, pursuant to Part 7 above. 
 

9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to administer and manage the Leases including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction, pursuant to Part 7 above. 
 

10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or their designate, to enter into, execute and administer service agreements in respect of the tenancies at the Leased Premises, including the provision of any amendments, eligibility assessment, and annual reporting with the Tenants, pursuant to Part 7 above. 
 

11. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to report back to City Council with the specific details necessary to seek authority to pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with the Tenants at 705 Progress Avenue, Toronto, Ontario (the "Leased Premises”), pursuant to Part 7 above. 

12. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to grant an allocation of $450,000 to 5N2 Food for All to undertake renovations and create a proper food preparation area at 705 Progress Avenue should tenancy be secured with funding coming from Reserve Account XR2007, pursuant to Part 7 above.

13. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to request the co-owner of 705 Progress, the Toronto District School Board, to waive their portion of rental fees applied to the charities at 705 Progress Avenue that are part of the City’s below-market-rent program, pursuant to Part 7 above.

14. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to request the Toronto District School Board to work together with the City of Toronto to create a master development plan for 705 Progress Avenue, along with any Official Plan and / or Zoning amendments which may be necessary, that would allow a mixed-use development to take place at the site, including a new school, a permanent community hub for local charities, at least two new condominium towers that would include an affordable housing component, and a large park area, and to report back to the Scarborough Community Council in the second quarter of 2022.

15. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to build an accessible playground at 705 Progress Avenue, with funding in the amount of $400,000 to come from unallocated funds from Reserve Account XR2007.
 

16. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to follow-up on the May 24, 2017, City Council request (2017.CD20.8) to report on the feasibility of establishing a community hub at 705 Progress Avenue to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the first quarter of 2022.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations to acquire the property interests set out in Appendix A and Appendix B (the "Property Requirements") to the report (October 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the purposes of constructing a new public street connecting Cummer Avenue to Yonge Street (the "Project").

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

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the recommended Head Lessee proponent, TAS Tecumseth Niagara LP, and their Project Proposal for the design, construction, leasing and management responsibilities in connection with the reuse of the Wellington Destructor property at 677 Wellington Street West.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a long-term lease with TAS Tecumseth Niagara LP, conditional upon declaration that the 677 Wellington Street West property is surplus to the City's needs and conditional upon capital funding approval through the 2022 budget process, substantially on the major terms and conditions set out in Revised Confidential Attachment 2 to the CreateTO Board Report (August 30, 2021) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, and on such other or amended terms and conditions including funding and financial conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to administer and manage the Lease including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters, including their content, to City Council for its determination and direction.

4. City Council authorize the City Manager and / or any other relevant City Official, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for and receive funding, and negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements required in respect of such funding for the Wellington Destructor project, including any amendments and extensions thereto, with the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and their respective agencies, and / or non-government sources, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the public release of  Confidential Attachment 1 and Revised Confidential Attachment 2 to the CreateTO Board Report (August 30, 2021) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, following the execution of the Lease by the Head Lessee and the City.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Revised Confidential Attachment 2 to the CreateTO Board Report (August 30, 2021) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as they pertain to a position and plan to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of CreateTO or the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 and Revised Confidential Attachment 2 to the CreateTO Board Report (August 30, 2021) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO will be made public following the execution of the Lease by the Head Lessee and the City. 

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the updated Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines in Attachment 3 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council direct all City Divisions to use the Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines in Attachment 3 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as the mandatory accessibility resource that guides all City owned renovations and newly constructed buildings and public spaces, and any future Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines updated by the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to immediately pause the issuance of new vehicle-for-hire and private transportation company driver's licences until such time as a driver training accreditation program is established, and applicants have demonstrated completion of a driver training course to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards as per By-law 1517-2019.

2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to include the following as part of the scheduled report back to the November 30, 2021 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the status of an accreditation program and any driver training courses required to licence new vehicle-for-hire and private transportation company drivers, including:

a. a report with confidential attachment, if needed, on any legal issues that may exist with respect to the delayed implementation of the driver training program;

b. the number of drivers who have been issued a licence since June 1, 2020;

c. a plan for implementing the driver training program for current and new licensees; and

d. changes to service levels, including number of passenger trips, drivers available, and any relevant information pertaining to licensing, reported by Vehicles-for-Hire and Private Transportation companies due to the pandemic between March 2020 to present.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to grant Toronto Taxi Licence holders, drivers and/or operators who have continued service throughout the pandemic access to the Accessibility Fund, or in the case of incomplete forms, an extended appeal process with the possibility of retroactive pay.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in coordination with the Chief Technology Officer, to release historic, commencing from January 1, 2006, and current Section 37 and Section 45 Agreement information on the City of Toronto's Open Data portal, to be updated on quarterly basis, including:

 
a. individual agreement details by date, location, ward, type, and amount;

b. community benefit expenditures and their status; and

c. balances and interest earned on all Section 37 and Section 45 reserve funds.

2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in coordination with the Chief Technology Officer, to report in the first quarter of 2022 to the General Government and Licensing Committee on a plan for providing Section 37 agreement information, including individual agreement details and status, on the City of Toronto's Open Data portal as described in Part 1 above.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to award and enter into an agreement with GFL Environmental Incorporated being the lowest bidder meeting specifications for Request for Quotation, Ariba Document Number 3047717744 for curbside collection, transportation and off-loading of materials in the Etobicoke area for a period of five (5) years commencing on July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028 with an option to extend the initial contract for two (2) additional separate one (1) year periods, for a total contract value of $88,488,344.20 including estimated annual adjustments for consumer price index net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Procurement Officer to report to the January 2022 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on specific data comparisons around service between each of Toronto’s Solid Waste Management collection districts regarding:

a. costs, including annual increases and how costs are calculated;

b. number of complaints (via 311 and direct to contractors);

c. penalties to service providers;

d. warnings to service providers;

e. diversion rates;

f. contingency fees of previous contracts; and

g. waste contamination rates.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies Limited for the supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of Wallace and Tiernan chemical feed and analysis equipment, on the following terms and conditions:

a. the initial term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Toronto Water and subject to budget approvals for the total amount of $1,252,154.67 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,274,192.59 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

b.  the contract will be conditional upon Evoqua Water Technologies Limited, continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive supplier of the parts; and

c.  conditional upon terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Forests Ontario, for the supply and delivery of 197,045 source-identified native trees and shrubs over a 10-year period (2022-2031) through the Tree Seed Diversity Program, in the amount of $3,329,892 excluding all taxes and charges ($3,388,498 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with IBI Group Professional Services Canada Incorporated to provide Transmission Operations Optimizer support and maintenance, Graphic User Interface Enhancements and Control Strategy Component Upgrade (Sustainability), in the amount of $730,500, net of all applicable taxes and charges, $743,357 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries, for a period of five (5) years from November 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute a non-competitive agreement to amend and restate the Demand Response Agreement dated November 2, 2018, as subsequently amended and assigned, between the City of Toronto ("City") and Rodan Energy Solutions Incorporated, for electricity demand response aggregation services ("Agreement"), extending the term of the Agreement for a period of 5 years commencing on May 1, 2022 and ending on April 30, 2027, on the condition that Rodan Energy Solutions Incorporated agree to pay to the City 96 percent of all Independent Electricity Systems Operator payments, and on such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute any other related agreement(s), and / or any amendments of same, including any forms or such other documents as may be necessary to give effect to Part 1 above on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.7 metre-wide portion of the westbound south-side curb lane on Broadway Avenue, between a point 71.5 metres west of Redpath Avenue and a point 40.5 metres further west, for a period of 12 months from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the Centennial Park Master Plan in Appendix 1 to the report (October 12, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation as the general direction in which improvements to Centennial Park shall be undertaken over the next 20 years.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to advance the implementation of priorities identified in Appendix 1 to the report (October 12, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation as part of the 2022-2031 (and beyond) Capital and Operating budget processes.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek funding from other orders of government in order to advance the implementation of the improvements outlined in the Centennial Park Master Plan, as described in Appendix 1 to the report (October 12, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to coordinate with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and other City divisions as required, to implement various components of the Master Plan outlined in Appendix 1 to the report (October 12, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services, working in partnership with the Indigenous communities, and in alignment with the Parks Wayfinding Strategy and TO360, to explore opportunities to celebrate Indigenous cultures, languages and histories through Indigenous place-keeping and place-making as part of the implementation of the Centennial Park Master Plan in Appendix 1 to the report (October 12, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include all regular major event or seasonal permit holders in future consultations during the implementation phases of the Master Plan elements to maximize compatibility with their permitted uses.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include a submission for consideration by City Council in the 2022 Budget process for budget funding to support expanded winter maintenance and winter washroom access as implemented in 2020-2021, implement the pilot for alternative winter maintenance impacting Environmentally Significant Areas, ravines and bridges, and develop a new winter washroom enhancement program.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement the pilot for alternative winter maintenance impacting Environmentally Significant Areas, ravines and bridges for the 2021-2022 winter season, subject to availability of funding through the 2022 Budget process.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (October 12, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water for information.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the City Manager to evaluate the potential to purchase the rail path lands and 'Half-Mile Bridge' from Metrolinx along with an adjacent property above Nesbitt Drive to create the East Toronto Railpath and report back to City Council as needed, or before June 2022.

 
2. Should Metrolinx be unwilling to sell the property, City Council request the City Manager to instead attempt to enter into a lease agreement for public access and improvements and report back to City Council as needed, and before June 2022.
 

3. City Council request the City Manager to instruct the appropriate staff to strike a working group once negotiations over the use of the property are concluded to help develop the East Toronto Railpath in consultation with the local Councillors for the areas in discussion.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manger, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Environment and Energy to explore the implementation of an Adopt-a-Road Pilot Program for the City of Toronto, to include:

a. appropriate permit application, approvals and processes;

b. City-provided clean-up supplies (gloves, garbage bags, graffiti clean up tools, etc.);

c. the installation of “Adopt-a-Road” signage on participating right-of-way spaces; and

d. collection of litter when notified by program participants;

 
and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee within the second quarter of 2022 on these findings and other options to implement.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the near-term plan for Scarborough's pedestrian and cycle network as part of the report "Cycling Network Plan Near-Term – Plan Update" expected at the December 2, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority to provide a presentation in the first quarter of 2022 to Scarborough Community Council that:

a. outlines the long-term plan for a Scarborough Cycling Network and dispositions the report "The Scarborough Opportunity: A Comprehensive Walking and Cycling Network";

b. summarizes the current extent and usage of Bike Share in Scarborough, and the plans for its expansion through to 2030; and

c. outlines next steps and opportunities for public consultation on Scarborough's Cycling Network.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with all relevant City divisions to address urgent cycling and user-safety improvements to the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the following:

a. ensuring proper integration between access routes from the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail to Crosstown Light Rail Transit stations;

b. addressing poor drainage and stormwater runoff issues; 

c. exploring improvements to address safety problems where the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail cross arterial and collector roads including:

i. sidewalk curb cuts at key locations where the trails intersect with City roads (i.e. Old Park Road, Ronald Avenue, Caledonia Road, and Marlee Avenue);

ii. installation of traffic signals and safety refuge islands, where appropriate; and

iii. changing the configuration of stop bars and pedestrian crosswalks to remove obstructions and make for easier pedestrian and cyclist movement;

d. removing trail clutter such as excessive bollards, garbage/recycling bins, and ensure safer storm drain covers;

e. improving signage and trail etiquette guidelines to make both more informative and user friendly to cyclist and hikers;

f. enhancing wayfinding signage on the trails, especially at the Allen Expressway barrier wall;

g. exploring improvements to connections between the different segments of the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, including on-street routing for cyclists and building walkway connections between the trails and important streets; and

h. immediately dealing with the hazardous condition at Elmridge Drive/Roselawn Avenue access to the York Beltline Trail.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in April 2022, on Item IE14.16, headed "Increasing the Oversight in the Utility Cut Process".

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to provide an update to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than January of 2022 on:

a. the current level of service for public walkways, including seasonal and regular maintenance; and

b. a framework for a City-wide strategy for the maintenance and capital renewal of public walkways.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend former City of Toronto By-law 1994-0805, Railway Lands - West, as amended, for the lands at 150 Queens Wharf Road substantially in accordance with the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 6 to the report (October 1, 2021) 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 recommended Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Parts 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to submit an updated Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

4. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to engage City partners and the housing provider, to advance the detailed design of development requirements identified in Attachment 9 to the report (October 1, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and to secure the delivery of the development requirements in terms, including details and timing, in a Lease Agreement with the housing provider.

5. City Council direct that any future planning applications for 150 Queens Wharf Road, including an application for Site Plan Control, be reviewed in the context of the 150 Queens Wharf Design Brief (September 3, 2021) in Attachment 10 to the report (October 1, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to allocate funds that have been previously secured and collected by the City through Section 37 agreements, to the construction of an EarlyON Centre at 150 Queens Wharf Road, and that it be included in 2022-2031 Capital Plan Submission for Children's Services with the Section 37 community benefits that have been obtained from the following developments:

a. 100 Fort York Boulevard, Blocks 26E, 26W, 29, secured for a range of benefits include the provision of childcare, in the amount of $1,440,864 (source account number XR3026- 3700184);

b. 100 Fort York Boulevard, Railway Lands West, Blocks 33 and 37 (511 Bremner Boulevard) secured for a range of benefits, including community facilities, in the amount of $534,819 (source account number XR3026- 3700553); and

c. 100 Fort York Boulevard, Railway Lands West, Blocks 33 and 37 (511 Bremner Boulevard) secured for a range of benefits, including community facilities, in the amount of $253,810 (source account number XR3026- 3700765).

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, referred Item PH27.2 to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to permit the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on the recommendations of the Zoning Conformity for Employment Lands - Phase 1 review (removal of permissions for sensitive uses) at the same time as the final recommendations on Phase 2 of the review of Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas; such review to include the following:

a. in consultation with the Executive Director, City Planning and the Acting General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, additional outreach in Employment Areas with businesses, industries, Business Improvement Areas, and other stakeholders to explain the proposed changes and to address concerns and determine if there are opportunities to address the concerns;

b. providing information to places of worship in located Employment Areas to ensure that they understand what is required to maintain legal non-conforming status;

c. a review of Religious Organizations and Places of Worship in York South Weston (Ward 5) that have been in existence before the 2013 Municipal Comprehensive Review and whether they can be recognized in zoning;

d. a review and recommendations on removing the Holding Provision "H" for the MC zone in North York By-law 7625 within the Duke Heights Business Improvement Area;

e. a review of the timing of changes to zoning permissions for hotels, institutional uses, recreational uses and entertainment uses in the Keele Finch Plus Secondary Plan Area, such that permissions for these uses are not removed pre-maturely before the Council-endorsed Secondary Plan comes into force;

f. consideration of  the following amendments to the draft zoning by-laws respecting bingo halls and places of assembly to preserve their ability to operate in Employment Areas:

 1. amend Part 6 by deleting the words "Place of Assembly (11,19)" so that it now reads as follows:

6. Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, is further amended as follows:

(A) In Clause 60.40.20.20, Regulation (1)(B), delete "Hotel (5)", "Place of Assembly (11, 19)", "Place of Worship (29, 20)", and "Recreation Use (7)".

2. amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code in Attachment 9 to the report (October 15, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning as follows:

 a. amend Part 1(I) to continue to allow for bingo hall uses in IC.1 and IC.2 zones by adding the words "bingo halls" as follows:

(I) In Section 304-33(E), delete it in its entirety and replace with: "E. Commercial/Recreational Facilities: bingo halls; studios for arts-related purposes, provided that they do not include the instruction of art, music, languages and similar disciplines.".

3. amend the North York Zoning By-law 7625, York Zoning By-law 1-83, Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, Leaside Zoning By-law 1916, East York Zoning By-law 6752, and Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982 in Attachments 2,3,4,5, 6 and 7, so as to preserve existing as-of-right permissions for bingo hall uses; 

g. a review of all Religious Organizations or Places of Worship in York South Weston (Ward 5) that have been in existence before the last Municipal Comprehensive Review 2013 consultation process;

h. the feasibility of ensuring that Places of Worship that in Core Employment Areas are determined to have legal non-conforming status, are informed that once the use ceases to exist, the legal non-conforming status ends;

i. the identification of ancillary uses associated with Cultural Industries that may be appropriate to permit in certain Employment Areas on a site and area specific basis as part of the current Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Official Plan (Our Plan Toronto);

j. a review of the Official Plan and the City's Employment Areas, to look at areas where impactful industries may not be appropriate and to consider the introduction of daycares to support existing workers nearby, including on sites that staff may bring forward for conversions; and

k. consideration of an amendment to the Zoning by-law to allow banquet halls.