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City Council


Meeting No. 42   Contact Marilyn Toft, Manager
Meeting Date Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
  Phone 416-392-7032
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail clerk@toronto.ca
Location Council Chamber, City Hall
     


The Decision Document is for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Council Minutes for the official record of Council's proceedings.

City Council - Routine Matters - Meeting 42
RM42.1

Information

Received 

 

 

Moment of Silence
City Council Decision

November 30, 2009

 

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

 

Brian Cochrane

Henry David (Hank) Hinch-Young

Marciano (Sito) Mungcal

The 14 women murdered at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal on December 6, 1989

 

December 1, 2009

 

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

 

             John Niedra

Background Information (City Council)
Condolence Motion for Brian Cochrane
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25463.pdf)

Condolence Motion for Henry David (Hank) Hinch-Young
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25464.pdf)

Condolence Motion for Marciano (Sito) Mungcal
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25465.pdf)

Condolence Motion Commemorating the National Day of Remembrance on December 6th
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25466.pdf)

Condolence Motion for John Niedra
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25620.pdf)


RM42.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes
City Council Decision

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009, in the form supplied to the Members.


RM42.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
City Council Decision

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


RM42.4

Information

Received 

 

 

Petitions
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, received the following petitions and submissions for information:

 

1.         (November 30, 2009) submitted by Councillor Karen Stintz, Ward 16 - Eglinton Lawrence, submitting e-mails from approximately 454 persons respecting the City's Ice Allocation Policy.

 

2.         (November 30, 2009) submitted by Councillor Rob Ford, Ward 2 - Etobicoke North, from the Bergamot's Tenants Association, containing the names of approximately 170 residents respecting the installation of pay and display parking machines.

 

3.         (November 30, 2009) submitted by Mayor David Miller, from the Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association, containing approximately 3,000 names respecting the City's Ice Allocation Policy.

 

4.         (November 30, 2009) submitted by Councillor Doug Holyday, Ward 23 - Etobicoke Centre, containing the names of approximately 570 persons regarding Heathercrest Park.


RM42.5

Information

Received 

 

 

Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
City Council Decision

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009.  Refer to the Minutes of the Meeting for details.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

November 30, 2009

 

Toronto 175th Anniversary Celebrations

Deputy Mayor Pantalone, Chair of Toronto's 175th Anniversary Celebrations, addressed Council with respect to the success of the many activities and events, which included literature, dance, film, music, photography, visual arts, archival displays and multi-media exhibits that celebrated the City's diversity, unity and heritage.  He thanked the following participating organizations and the many City staff involved in the celebrations for their hard work and dedication to this project:

 

- The St. George's Society of Toronto

- Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples

- Masala! Mehndi! Masti!

- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

- Vortex

- West Toronto Junction Historical Society

- Royal Ontario Museum

- Dominion Modern Gallery

- The Dominion Institute

- Heritage Toronto

 

Mayor Miller thanked Deputy Mayor Pantalone for his leadership with respect to the 175th Anniversary Celebrations.

 

Human Rights Awards

Mayor Miller welcomed the 2009 recipients of City Council's Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards.  The awards were presented to the following persons and organizations as part of the City's annual commemoration of Human Rights Day, which is recognized around the world on December 10:

 

- Kimberley Murray - Aboriginal Affairs Award

- John Rae, the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, and the Committee for Accessible Aids Treatment - Access Award for Disability Issues

- John Campey - Pride Award

- Ann Buller and Sonja Greckol - Constance E. Hamilton Award on the Status of Women

- Adrienne Shadd, Paul NgYuen, and the Scadding Court Community Centre - William P. Hubbard Award for Race Relations.

 

Mayor Miller thanked the recipients, on behalf of the people of Toronto and City Council, for making lives richer, the City stronger and a better place to live.

 

Mayor Miller, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Sisters of St. Joseph, present in the Chamber.

 

Speaker Bussin, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from Lord Roberts Public School, present in the Chamber.

 

December 1, 2009

 

Courage Canada

Councillor Nunziata introduced Mark DeMontis, a young resident of Weston who lost his sight at age 17.  He founded Courage Canada, a registered charitable organization that raises funds for learn-to-skate programs, skill development and hockey programs for blind youth.  Between June and October, 2009, Mr. DeMontis travelled 5,000 km across Canada on in-line skates to raise awareness and funds for Courage Canada.  Mayor Miller presented Mr. DeMontis with a congratulatory scroll, and thanked him for being an inspiration and undertaking his amazing journey.

 

Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Awards

Councillor Fletcher advised Council that on June 16, 2009, the City of Toronto and Exhibition Place received national recognition from the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) for their efforts in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  The CCME comprises 14 environment ministers from federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada.  The City of Toronto was given the award in recognition of the actions being taken by City Council through its Climate Change, Clean Air and Sustainable Energy Action Plan and the fact that emissions from corporate operations have been reduced by over 40 percent against 1990 levels.  Exhibition Place received an honourable mention for its ongoing implementation of various energy efficiency initiative.

 

December 4, 2009

 

Councillor Ootes congratulated Councillor Michael Feldman and his wife Sue on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

 

Speaker Bussin, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from Loretto Abby Catholic Secondary School, present in the Chamber.

 

December 7, 2009

 

Councillor Mihevc congratulated Councillor Mark Grimes and his wife on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

 

Councillor Thompson thanked the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the staff of his division for their work in cleaning-up a business in his ward which had received various dumping violations.

 

Speaker Bussin, during the morning session of the meeting, introduced students from Lampton Kingsway Public School, present in the Chamber.


RM42.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Review of Order Paper - November 30, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the November 30, 2009 Order Paper, and all other Items not held on consent.


RM42.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Review of Order Paper - December 1, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the December 1, 2009 Order Paper.


RM42.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Review of Order Paper - December 4, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the December 4, 2009 Order Paper.


RM42.9

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Review of Order Paper - December 7, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the December 7, 2009 Order Paper.


Executive Committee - Meeting 36
EX36.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Development Charge By-law - Technical Amendment
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the proposed amendment to Development Charge By-law 275-2009, attached to the report (October 16, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer as Appendix 1.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to make such stylistic and minor changes to the amendment to Development Charge By-law 275-2009 attached to the report (October 16, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer as necessary to give effect to the recommendations contained herein. 

Statutory - Development Charges Act, SO 1997
Background Information (Committee)
Development Charge Bylaw - Technical Amendment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24556.pdf)

Development Charge Bylaw - Technical Amendment - Proposed Bylaw
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24638.pdf)

Development Charge By-law - Technical Amendment - Addendum
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24639.pdf)

Development Charge Bylaw - Technical Amendment - Background Study
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24640.pdf)


EX36.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 19 

Fort York Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge Class Environmental Assessment
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, to issue a Notice of Study Completion following completion of the Environmental Study Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Waterfront Secretariat and the General Manager, Transportation Services, substantially in the form outlined in the report (October 19, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Fort York Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge Class Environmental Assessment Study on the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 

Background Information (Committee)
Fort York Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge Class Environmental Assessment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24510.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Evaluation of Alternative Solutions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24511.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Alternative Design Concepts Alignment and Structure
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24512.pdf)

Appendix 3 - Evaluation of Alternative Design Concepts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24513.pdf)

Appendix 4 - Recommended Preferred Design Concepts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24514.pdf)


EX36.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Exhibition Place Hotel Development Plan and Agreement to Lease
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve of the Board of Governors entering into a 49-year lease agreement with HKH substantially on the terms and conditions contained in Appendix “A” in the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the aforementioned report, and such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Board’s Chief Executive Officer and the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, not be released publicly in order to protect the competitive position and future economic interests of Exhibition Place and the City of Toronto.

 

3.         City Council approve the HKH Design Proposal for the first phase of a hotel development consisting generally of a podium and tower (approximately 26 floors for the tower) as set out in the proposed design plan and situated on the Phase I lands all as provided in Appendices “A”, “B” and “C” attached to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, subject to the alternative site plan review process developed for Exhibition Place by City Planning.

 

4.         City Council request the City of Toronto to complete all necessary steps to declare the hotel lands surplus.

 

5.         City Council direct that the Hotel make provisions for a taxi stand on site, large enough to accommodate the needs of hotel patrons and related venues.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Exhibition Place Hotel Development Plan and Agreement to Lease
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24463.pdf)

Appendix "A" - Letter of Intent
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24464.pdf)

Appendix "B" - HKH Design
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24465.pdf)

Appendix "C' - HKH Plans
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24466.pdf)

Appendix "D" - C. Hawkins - Current Climate Re Hotel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24467.pdf)

Appendix "E" Horwath - Hospitality Industry
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24468.pdf)

Appendix "F" - Toronto Tourism Support
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24469.pdf)

Appendix "G" - City/Economic Development, Culture Tourism Support
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24470.pdf)

Appendix "H" - City Planning Support
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24471.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) Supplementary report from the Integrity Commissioner (EX36.3a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25455.pdf)

Appendix 1 to Integrity Commissioner's supplementary report - Chronology of Events
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25456.pdf)

Appendix 2 to Integrity Commissioner's supplementary report - Relevant Provisions of the Code of Conduct Complaint Protocol Restricted Definition) and the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25457.pdf)

(November 6, 2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place (EX36.3b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25611.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(July 16, 2007) Letter from Paul Clifford, President, UNITE HERE Local 75 (EX.Main.EX36.3.1)
Communications (City Council)
(November 30, 2009) E-mail from Ross Bobak (CC.New.EX36.3.2)

EX36.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Interim Operating Budget Estimates
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 2010 Interim Operating Gross Budget Estimates as detailed by City Program, Agency, Board and Commission in Appendix 1 attached to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, amended by reducing the total amount of $3.407 billion by 5%.

 

2.           City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to make net disbursements of $2.822 billion during the period January 1, to April 30, 2010, including cash transfers of $588 million to Agencies, Boards and Commissions as detailed in the attached Appendix 1, to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action go give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
2010 Interim Operating Budget Estimates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24472.pdf)

Appendix 1 - 2010 Interim Operating Gross Budget Estimates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24473.pdf)


EX36.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Property Taxes: 2010 Interim Levy By-law
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the 2010 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 percent of the total 2009 taxes billed for each property, adjusted, as necessary, to reflect any additional taxes added to the previous year’s taxes as a result of assessment added to the tax roll.

 

2.         City Council direct that the 2010 interim levy by-law provide that the interim levy will apply to assessments added to the tax roll for 2009 that were not on the assessment roll when the by-law was passed.

 

3.         City Council direct that the Interim Bill payment due dates for property tax accounts paid on the eleven (11) instalment pre‑authorized payment plan be:  February 16, March 15, April 15, May 17, and June 15, 2010.

 

4.         City Council direct that the Interim Bill payment due date for the two (2) instalment pre-authorized payment plan be March 1, 2010.

 

5.         City Council direct that the Interim Bill payment due dates for all other property tax accounts on the regular instalment option or on the six (6) instalment pre‑authorized payment plan be:  March 1, April 1, and May 3, 2010.

 

6.         City Council provide authority for:

 

a.         the collection of interim taxes;

b.         imposing a penalty charge for non-payment of interim taxes at a rate of 1.25 per cent of taxes due and unpaid and the addition of such charges on the first day of default; and

c.         imposing an interest charge on all outstanding taxes accruing from the first day of default at a rate of 1.25 per cent per month;

 

7.         City Council grant authority for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council on November 30 and December 1, 2009, providing for the levying and collection of the 2010 interim taxes prior to the adoption of the estimates for 2010, which by-law, when enacted, will be effective as of January 1, 2010.

 

8.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Property Taxes: 2010 Interim Levy By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24474.pdf)


EX36.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Preservation of the Former Canada Malting Silos and Phased Development Plan for Silos Site - 5 Eireann Quay
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve a phased plan to preserve the Canada Malting silos and a master planning exercise to complete improvements to the remainder of the site for public and private use as described in the report (October 26, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.         City Council direct staff to proceed immediately with Phase I improvements which have been funded in the Approved 2009 Capital Budget

 

i.          the remediation of the east face of the silos to facilitate the opening of the East Promenade to Ireland Park including removal and storage of the marine leg;

ii.         repairs to the eastern dockwall; and

iii.        demolition of the structures to the immediate west of the 1929 and 1944 concrete silo structures.

 

3.         City Council direct staff to prepare a Phase II Master Plan for the silos site and surrounding parkland identifying additional improvements and funding sources including a potential private development site in accordance with the framework outlined in this report.

 

4.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to explore the private development potential for a portion of the site.

 

5.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director to proceed at the appropriate time with all necessary planning studies required to consider and/or accommodate the proposed redevelopment on the Canada Malting site.

 

6.         City Council direct that any redevelopment of the Canada Malting site retain the 1929 and 1944 silos as iconic, landmark elements and that proceeds from any sale or lease of adjacent lands be directed to complete the required restoration as a first priority.

 

7.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into negotiations with the Toronto District School Board to amend the lease and licence agreements and any other relevant agreements between the parties on such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer to facilitate any proposed redevelopment of the Canada Malting site.

 

8.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to take the necessary steps to amend or remove the restrictive covenants on title to the Canada Malting site to allow for the proposed redevelopment, on such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate by them, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Background Information (Committee)
Preservation of the Former Canada Malting Silos and Phased Development Plan for Silos Site - 5 Eireann Quay
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24719.pdf)


6a Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
Background Information (Committee)
Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24475.pdf)


6b 5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information (Committee)
5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24476.pdf)

5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24477.pdf)

5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Toronto Preservation Board Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24478.pdf)

5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act -YONA Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24479.pdf)


EX36.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

A Governance Model for Nathan Phillips Square Governance
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse the concepts presented in the proposed governance framework for the effective management and renewal of Nathan Phillips Square described in the report from the Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization Public Advisory Group (NPSRPAG), Attachment 1 contained in the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager.

 

2.         City Council reconstitute the NPSRPAG as the Nathan Phillips Square Community Advisory Committee, comprised of 15 members and adopt Attachment 2 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager as the Terms of Reference for the Committee.

 

3.         City Council amend the Public Appointments Policy to incorporate Nathan Phillips Square Community Advisory Committee along with other City-wide, Council-appointed committees using information from Attachment 2 in the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager regarding term, composition, qualifications, and an open, advertised  selection process including diversity objectives.

 

4.         City Council appoint the current members of the NPSRPAG to the new Nathan Phillips Square Community Advisory Committee and direct the City Clerk and the Civic Appointments Committee to begin the recruitment process for the additional members of the Committee.

 

            Current members of the Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization Public Advisory Group are:

 

Tony Coombes

Scott Sorli

David Anselmi

Marion Joppe

Janice Oliver

Larry Richards

Lila Karim

Samantha Sannella

Scott Mullin.

 

5.         City Council direct staff to review the by-laws governing Nathan Phillips Square, with a view to enabling implementation of the vision for revitalization, effective management and future programming of the Square.

 

6.         City Council request the City Manager to evaluate the model after one full year of operation, and at that time, give consideration to either replicating it for other Civic Squares (e.g. Mel Lastman Square, Metro Hall Square) or extending the responsibility for other Civic Squares to the NPSCA Committee. 

Background Information (Committee)
A Governance Model for Nathan Phillips Square Governance
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24580.pdf)


EX36.9

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

The Power to Live Green: Toronto's Sustainable Energy Strategy
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

RE: VISION, PRINCIPLES, AND TARGETS FOR THE POWER TO LIVE GREEN

 

1.         City Council adopt the following as its vision, principles and targets for Toronto’s sustainable energy future, building upon its adopted goals for reducing greenhouse and smog causing emissions:

 

a.         Vision Statement

 

            In the year 2050 Toronto is a low carbon city, having achieved the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets adopted unanimously by City Council in 2007. At the same time the city has a clean, reliable and affordable energy supply that meets our environmental, economic, social and consumer needs in 2050 and beyond.

 

b.         Principles

 

                        Implementation of the Power to Live Green: Toronto’s Sustainable Energy Strategy will be built upon the following key principles:

 

            i           Energy conservation and efficiency – the cleanest form of energy is the one that was never produced and our first priority.

 

ii.         Renewable energy – replacing polluting fossil fuel sources with sufficient clean renewable energy sources.

 

iii.        Smart energy distribution – will improve reliability, provide security of supply, reduce waste, and promote energy efficiency and conservation.

 

c.         Cumulative Targets

 

            (Based on 2007 levels of 5,000 Megawatts (MW) of electricity consumption and 4,200 Million cubic metres (Mm3) of natural gas consumption.)

 

 

SOURCE

By 2012

By 2020

By 2050

 

Conservation – Electricity

Reduce by 200 MW

 

Reduce by 550 MW

Reduce by 1050 MW

Conservation – Natural Gas Heat

Reduce by 240 Mm3

 

Reduce by 730 Mm3

Reduce by 1560 Mm3

Renewable Electricity Generation

Increase by 120 MW

 

Increase by 550 MW

Increase by 1000 MW

Renewable Thermal Energy

Displace 20 Mm3 of Natural Gas

 

Displace 90 Mm3 of Natural Gas

Displace  200 Mm3 of Natural Gas

 

Note: Conservation targets are in addition to existing Ontario Power Authority Toronto directive for 330 MW reduction.

 

RE: MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO LIVE GREEN

 

2.         City Council work with all appropriate stakeholders to make it possible for residents and businesses to take action on climate change and energy and water conservation and efficiency, and renewable energy programs by facilitating a one-window approach through the following directions:

 

a.                   Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to facilitate before the end of 2010 the formation of an active partnership, to be called the ‘Live Green Toronto Energy and Water Efficiency Initiative’, among the City of Toronto and its Agencies, Boards, Commissions, Corporations, and Divisions, such as Toronto Water and Toronto Hydro, and other appropriate stakeholders, such as Enbridge and Enwave. This initiative will see the parties involved working collaboratively in the design, delivery and co-ordination of energy efficiency and water conservation programs and renewable energy programs for all market sectors in Toronto and would include:

 

i.          Coordination of programs, policies and resources.

 

ii.         Building upon existing community support programs, door-to-door and marketing efforts and other outreach activities to more fully engage residents and businesses in taking action.

 

iii.        Development of new programs and initiatives to address emerging issues associated with supporting residents and businesses in taking action.

 

iv.        Investigation and development of new financing tools and options to support residents and businesses in taking action.

 

v.         Coordination of initiatives that involve installation of simple energy efficiency, water conservation, and climate change adaptation measures.

 

vi.        Establishing of reporting guidelines to track performance against the targets of the Sustainable Energy Strategy and the Climate Change Action Plan.

 

vii.       Providing a one-stop resource to access information and resources on, but not limited to:

 

                               1.        Grants, finance options and financial incentives;

                               2.        Options for completing energy and water consumption audits;

                               3.        Assistance in the preparation of conservation and renewable energy plans;

                                     4.        Identification of and advice on obtaining required permits;

                                     5.        Advice on how to find qualified contractors and installers; and

                                     6.        Educational programs.

 

b.         Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to work with all appropriate City Agencies, Boards, Commissions, Corporations and Divisions to ensure:

 

i.          Conformity of all existing policies, programs and initiatives with the vision, principles, targets, and recommendations from this staff report and the Power to Live Green:  Toronto’s Sustainable Energy Strategy.

 

ii.         Integration of the goal and objectives of the Power to Live Green:  Toronto’s Sustainable Energy Strategy into planning efforts.

 

iii.        Integration of the goal and objectives of the Power to Live Green:  Toronto’s Sustainable Energy Strategy in the design of  sustainable community planning frameworks used for community based neighbourhood redevelopment planning.

 

                        c.          Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and other city staff to make local procurement and manufacturing a priority by:

 

i.          Identifying the potential products that will be used for the "Live Green Toronto Energy and Water Efficiency Initiative," potential local manufacturers of these products and opportunities for creating new manufacturing capacity for these products within Toronto.

 

ii.         Integrating this information in the development of the "Live Green Toronto Energy and Water Initiative" in such a way that local procurement and local manufacturing are promoted as much as possible.

 

RE: IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN EXISTING BUILDINGS

 

3.         City Council recognize that to achieve the 80% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2050, the majority of existing homes, businesses and industries will need to become much more energy efficient - net zero in terms of their emissions and, therefore, City Council:

 

a.                   Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to develop by 2011, a by-law(s) that will establish an energy efficiency standard for all buildings, both for new construction and existing retrofits that will assist in the achievement of the City of Toronto’s stated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and that this plan address the following:

 

i.          Strategy for phase-in of the by-law(s);

 

ii.         Proposes energy efficiency standards for both new and existing buildings;

 

iii.        Thresholds that trigger application of the by-law(s);

 

iv.        Economic impact of the plan and a stakeholder engagement process;

 

v.         Financial and other supports that will be provided to property owners to bring their buildings into compliance with the by-law(s); and

 

vi.        Timelines for the phased-in implementation of the by-law(s);

 

b.         Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to identify all opportunities where the City could encourage residents and businesses to consider implementing energy efficiency retrofits (e.g. Committee of Adjustment; building permit applications; licensing applications) and create the necessary operational changes to take advantage of those opportunities.

 

c.         Direct the Chief Corporate Officer to build upon existing programs and successes and prepare in 2010 a plan to further enhance the building efficiency and integration of renewable energy in all City-owned facilities.

 

d.         Direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to coordinate  advocacy efforts to federal and provincial regulators and the banking industry to allow for and offer, respectively, more competitive lending practices for energy retrofits and renewable energy projects.

 

e.         Direct the Chief Planner to consider during the 2011 review of the City’s Official Plan changes, including implementation plans, strategies and guidelines, that will help advance the objectives of the Climate Change Action Plan and the Sustainable Energy Strategy.

 

f.          Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to undertake the actions necessary in 2010 for the City to evaluate and implement a building energy benchmarking and  energy use labelling program, initially for institutional buildings and subsequently for commercial/multi-unit and residential buildings.

 

RE: GREENING THE GRID FOR TORONTO TO BECOME THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPITAL OF CANADA

 

4.         City Council work with key stakeholders and  the community to aggressively “green the grid” by embracing new renewable energy opportunities under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act and its related Feed-in-Tariff provisions and that City Council:

 

a.                   Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to ensure that all City, Agency, Board, Commissions and Corporation by-laws, permit processes, policies and operational procedures are designed to accommodate and streamline the installation of renewable energy systems on public and private property.

 

b.                  Direct the Chief Planner to consider during the  2011 review of the City’s Official Plan changes, including implementation plans, strategies and guidelines, that will help advance the renewable energy goals and targets set by Climate Change Action Plan and the Sustainable Energy Strategy.

 

c.                   Direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to coordinate the actions necessary, including accessing the Feed-in Tariff, that will see by 2020 the installation of renewable energy systems, where feasible, on all City owned buildings and properties, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer or his designate be authorized to execute all agreements necessary to access the Feed-in Tariff.

 

d.                  Direct the General Managers of Solid Waste Management and Toronto Water, to implement all viable opportunities for utilizing the bio-gas generated from the processing of waste at landfills, source separated organic facilities and waste water treatment facilities.

 

e.         Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and other city staff to make local procurement and manufacturing a priority by:

 

i.          identifying the potential products that will be used for "greening the grid," potential local manufacturers of these products and opportunities for creating new manufacturing capacity for these products within Toronto; and

 

ii.          integrating this information into the development of the green grid in such a way that local procurement and local manufacturing are promoted as much as possible.

 

RE: INVESTING IN DISTRIBUTED ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

 

5.         City Council facilitate the development of district/distributed energy system in existing and new neighbourhoods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy security of supply and that City Council:

 

a.         Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to work with key stakeholders to establish in 2010 the system potential, identify barriers and potential mechanisms to facilitate the installation of district/distributed energy infrastructure including:

 

i.          Identifying the geographic areas with the greatest potential for district/distributed energy installations, based on energy utilization mapping and other research, experiences of existing programs, such as the Mayor’s Tower Renewal, and assessments of neighbourhood interest.

 

ii.         Identifying and assessing appropriate energy sources for the district/distributed energy systems that will help achieve the greenhouse gas and smog causing emission reduction targets set in the Climate Change Action Plan.

 

iii.        Coordinating the installation of the infrastructure with other City infrastructure and stakeholder work, in order to reduce start-up costs.

 

iv.        Identifying and addressing any issues associated with existing City of Toronto by-laws and policies.

 

v.         Advocating for any required changes or investments from the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Power Authority, the Ontario Energy Board or other relevant provincial bodies.

 

vi.        Developing any necessary provisions, as permitted, under the City of Toronto Act.

 

vii.           Identifying the potential products that will be used for creating a distributed energy infrastructure, potential local manufacturers of these products and opportunities for creating new manufacturing capacity for these products within Toronto.

 

RE: SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF A SMART GRID

 

6.         City Council acknowledge that Toronto Hydro is investing in the development and implementation of a smart grid in the City of Toronto that will modernize an aging infrastructure, significantly improve the efficiency of the existing electricity distribution system, provide access for renewable energy and smart grid technology, prepare for electrified transportation, and empower customers with information, options, and control, to manage their electricity and reduce their carbon footprint, and that City Council:

 

a.                   Direct the City Manager to continue to monitor and encourage the development by Toronto Hydro and provincial and federal authorities of smart grid technologies and innovations.

 

b.                  Direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to collaborate with Toronto Hydro to support Toronto Hydro’s Smart Grid education, outreach and advocacy plan to enhance the public profile of Smart Grid and its relevance to the City’s Energy Strategy.

 

c.                   Direct the Chief Corporate Officer to ensure all City owned buildings are fully equipped and enabled to take advantage of the smart grid, innovative technology and pending rate options.

 

RE: FOSTERING THE GREEN ECONOMY AND GREEN JOBS

 

7.                  City Council build upon its adoption in July 2007 of the Green Economic Sector Development Strategy and its recognition of the significant job creation and economic opportunities being created by the shift to energy conservation/efficiency and renewable energy and that City Council:

 

a.                   Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to work with stakeholder partners and renewable energy business associations to ensure that any mechanical, structural, and related inspection requirements specific to Toronto and/or Ontario are integrated into existing and contemplated national and provincial training programs.

 

b.                  Direct the General Manager of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to market and promote existing energy efficiency and renewable energy certification programs available in Toronto and the GTA.

 

c.                   Direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to work with local school boards on the design of a training course as part of the Specialty High School Majors program in the area of energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy generation.

 

d.                  Direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to work with appropriate stakeholders to develop a program that will provide job placement support to the community for skilled trades people positions in the areas of retrofitting buildings and generating renewable energy.

 

e.                   Direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to work with local Community Colleges in the design, development and marketing of training programs that will generate people with the skills necessary to assist property owners in complying with emerging energy efficiency and renewable energy by-laws and regulations.

 

f.                   Direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to establish in 2010 the business processes necessary for internal coordination within the City of Toronto to more proactively evaluate, pilot and implement new and emerging energy conservation and renewable energy technologies.

 

g.         Direct the City Manager to prioritize local procurement and manufacturing, where feasible, in the implementation of the recommendations in this report by:

 

i.          Ensuring all procurement decisions made by City Divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions as a result of implementing these recommendations give priority to local manufacturing, where feasible.

 

ii.         Working with industry associations to identify and promote local manufacturing opportunities that emerge out of the implementation of these recommendations.

 

RE: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE

 

8.         City Council continue to build upon its existing efforts in the area of sustainable transportation and that City Council:

 

a.         Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to ensure that the first priority for transportation planning and infrastructure development is for net zero energy modes of commuting such as walking and cycling, and, as a second priority, for alternatives such as telecommuting, public transit and car-pooling.

 

b.                  Direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office, working with all appropriate internal and external stakeholders, to complete an analysis of mobile source emissions among trucks, cars, rail, airports, and other sources to help inform the design of and priorities for mitigation measures, including potential by-laws, as previously authorized under the Climate Change Plan.

 

c.                   Direct the Chief Corporate Officer to ensure the City’s Green Fleet Plan incorporates the integration and utilization of electric vehicles, where appropriate for City operations.

 

d.                  Direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, building upon the existing work of the City of Toronto, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, Toronto Hydro and others, to initiate and undertake economically viable actions necessary to support and facilitate the utilization of electric powered motor vehicles in corporate and commercial fleets.

 

e.                   Direct the Chief Planner to consider during the 2011 review of the City’s Official Plan policies and guidelines changes, including implementation plans, strategies and guidelines, that will help advance infrastructure requirements for and deployment of electric vehicles.

 

RE: INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL TOOLS

 

9.         City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to explore with key stakeholder partners all viable funding options including, but not limited to, revenue bond financing, grants, tax incentives, funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, funding from the rate-base through Ontario Energy Board, and funding from Ontario Power Authority, in particular the new Municipal Renewable Energy Program.

 

RE: ADVOCATING FOR ACTION PROVINCIALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

 

10.       City Council continue to show leadership in advocating for action on climate change, energy conservation and efficiency and renewable energy generation and that City Council:

 

a.                   Direct the City Manager to engage provincial and federal authorities on the following Sustainable Energy Strategy issues and, if necessary, pursue alternative, local measures as permitted under the City of Toronto Act:

 

i.          Amendments of the Planning Act, Building Code Act and/or related laws to remove barriers to more widespread energy efficiency, renewable energy, and “smart” distribution.

 

ii.         Amendments of the City of Toronto Act, the Planning Act, Building Code Act and/or related laws to explicitly authorize application of the appropriate elements in the Toronto Green Standard to existing residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings, triggered by action such as renovations or changes in ownership.

 

iii.        Amendments of provincial laws to require energy audits and disclosure of energy consumption of buildings at point of sale and that the Province of Ontario fund the required energy audits.

 

iv.        Higher energy efficient standards for appliances and heating and cooling systems.

 

v.         Economic support and other measures to remove barriers hindering the growth of the local, green building materials industry.

 

vi.        Allowing more competitive lending practices to the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors for conservation and demand management processes.

 

vii.       City representation on the advisory board established under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act for reforming the Ontario Building Code to assure greater energy efficiency.

 

viii.      Stronger incorporation of renewable energy into the provincial and federal governments’ long-term energy reliability planning so that aspects of the City’s future energy and climate change actions, that may contribute to an increase on the load (e.g. increased number of street cars/light rail cars; promotion of  electric vehicles) do not generate substantial increases in greenhouse gas emissions.

 

ix.        Reduction and removal of barriers that hinder growth and competitiveness of a locally produced, low carbon, green building materials.

 

x.         Reducing and removing barriers that contravene City policies or adopted targets or otherwise limit the City's ability to secure Ontario Power Authority funding for renewable energy generation projects and conservation measures undertaken by the City.

 

xi.        Implement stricter standards for corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and alternative fuel development for internal combustion vehicles.

 

b.         Direct the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of the Toronto Environment Office, with support from Legal Services, to intervene when needed to support City objectives at the Ontario Energy Board in connection with the City’s Climate Change Action Plan and Sustainable Energy Strategy goals.

 

11.       City Council forward a copy of the Toronto Sustainable Energy Strategy to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Federal Government’s Chief Negotiator, and communicate a request on behalf of the people of the City of Toronto, that Canada support and at least match Toronto’s Green House Gas Reduction Target outlined within it, in any agreement signed in Copenhagen as part of the United Nation’s conference meeting in December of 2010 that will be setting the new post Kyoto Protocol.

 

12.       City Council forward a copy of this Item to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committee on Sustainability and the Environment, for its consideration.

 

RE: MONITOR AND REPORT REGULARLY ON PROGRESS

 

13.       City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to prepare, starting in 2010, an annual environmental achievements and challenges report that:

 

a.                   Integrates reporting on the implementation of the Climate Change Action Plan, the Sustainable Energy Strategy and related initiatives, such as the Green Economic Development Sector Strategy, the Sustainable Transportation Initiatives and the Water Efficiency Plan.

 

b.                  Identifies the outcomes of these policy, program and other activities.

 

c.                   Identifies emerging issues and challenges and makes recommendations for new or amended actions required to further achieve the targets established in the Climate Change Action Plan and the Sustainable Energy Strategy.

 

14.              City Council direct the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to augment its existing responsibilities to monitor, inventory and report on the greenhouse gas and smog causing emissions reductions within the context of the targets set in the Climate Change Action Plan, by also monitoring and reporting, with the cooperation of stakeholders, on energy consumption and renewable energy generation within the context of the targets set in the Sustainable Energy Strategy.

 

15.       City Council request Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to include in the next annual review, specifics on how the community will be involved in implementing Toronto's Sustainable Energy Strategy, including residents and communities marked by marginalization and social exclusion.

Background Information (Committee)
The Power to Live Green: Toronto's Sustainable Energy Strategy
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24583.pdf)

Attachment A: The Power to Live Green: Toronto's Sustainable Energy Strategy.
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24584.pdf)

Attachment B: Toronto Hydro 500/500: Renewable Power and Conservation Plan - Summary
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24585.pdf)

Toronto's Sustainable Energy Strategy, October 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24947.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 1, 2009) E-mail from Martin Rovers, Business Development, Better Place Canada (EX.Main.EX36.9.1)
(November 2, 2009) Letter from Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance (EX.Main.EX36.9.2)

EX36.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Live Green Toronto: Update Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the framework for the Live Green Toronto Capital Projects Fund, adopted by City Council in May 2008, by reducing the minimum threshold for financial assistance from $25,000 to $10,000.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to make financial contributions of up to $75,000 directly to Green Living Enterprises for the annual Green Toronto Awards as required in Chapter 71 of the Financial Control By-law.

Background Information (Committee)
Live Green Toronto: Update Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24481.pdf)


EX36.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 1 

Agreement with Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning to Provide Funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Humber Arboretum Project
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         The City enter into a grant agreement with Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (“Humber College”) to provide to Humber College grant funds to be received from FCM for the purposes of financing the eligible project costs of the Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology (the “Project”).

 

2.         The agreement shall require Humber College to comply with the terms of the City’s loan and grant agreements with FCM, and shall be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation (the “General Manager”).

 

3.         The City enter into an agreement to obtain an irrevocable licence from Humber College to use all intellectual property and other materials associated with the Project for non-commercial purposes, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the General Manager.

 

4.         The release of the funds to Humber College be conditional upon Humber College signing the agreements and submitting all necessary reporting information to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

 

5.         City Council direct that once Humber College has signed the agreements with the City, and submitted the reports required by (FCM), the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to pay Humber College the full amount of the grant as and when received from (FCM).

 

6.         City Council direct that the grant recommended in Recommendation 1 be deemed to be in the interests of the City. 

Background Information (Committee)
Agreement with Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning to Provide Funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Humber Arboretum Project
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24482.pdf)


EX36.12

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 28 

Staff Review of Waterfront Toronto's Proposed Sale of City Lands for Waterfront Revitalization - Parkside
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the City, as vendor of the City-owned lands shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Figure 1 attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, together with the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (WT), as vendor of the WT-owned lands shown as Part 4 on Figure 1, attached to the aforementioned report, to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) with Great Gulf (Downtown Properties) Ltd. (GGH), as purchaser, for:

 

a.         The sale of the City-owned lands shown as Part 1 on Figure 1 contained in the report.

 

b.         The sale of portions of Bonnycastle Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East shown as Part 2 on Figure 1 subject to Council authorizing the permanent closure of said portions of the public highways.

 

c        An access easement in favour of GGH over the City-owned lands fronting onto Queens Quay East shown as Part 3 on Figure 1 until such time as the easement lands are dedicated as public highway.

 

d        All other ancillary agreements including any licence, encroachment, easement, closing agreement, or other agreement, contemplated under the APS 

 

(collectively, the “Sale Transaction”) substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 2 of the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, subject to Part  2. of the aforementioned report.

 

2.         City Council direct that prior to the City entering into the APS, the following matters be completed or provided for to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, in consultation with the City Solicitor and other City officials as appropriate:

 

a.         Council shall have authorized the permanent closure of the public highway lands shown as Part 2 on Figure 1 attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, or in the alternative, the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation shall have settled the major terms and conditions for an encroachment by GGH of that part of Sherbourne Park being not greater than one metre along the western boundary of Parts 1 and 4 on Figure 1 of the aforementioned report for the purposes of below grade parking.

 

b.         WT and GGH having entered into the Development Agreement and WT shall have provided the City with an undertaking that WT will circulate all amendments to the Development Agreement and associated agreements to the City for input on all matters which materially affect the City’s interest as vendor.

 

c.         WT shall have provided an undertaking to the City that funds received from GGH under the Sale Transaction in accordance with Part 3 of the aforementioned report shall be used for re-investment in the revitalization of the waterfront in accordance with Policy and Finance Committee Report 9, Clause 1, headed “Governance Structure for Toronto Waterfront Revitalization” adopted by Council at its meeting of November 30, December 1 and 2, 2004.

 

d.         WT shall have provided an undertaking to the City to pay, on behalf of the City, all costs and expenses payable or incurred by the City under the Sale Transaction, including purchase price adjustments, interest charges, costs of surveys and reference plans, registration and closing costs and out of pocket expenses pertaining to highway closings.

 

e.         WT shall have provided an undertaking to the City to take the lead in the management of the APS on behalf of both WT and the City as vendors under the APS, including monitoring the performance of GGH under the APS and consulting with the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, in consultation with the City Solicitor and other City officials as appropriate.

 

f.          WT shall have provided confirmation to the City that it has completed a satisfactory due diligence review of GGH and its ability to complete its obligations under the Sale Transaction.

 

3.         City Council grant authority for the City to direct GGH to pay all deposits, the balance of the purchase price and all other amounts payable to the City under the Sale Transaction to WT.

 

4.         City Council direct the Waterfront Project Director that the following amounts shall be recognized as part of the City’s overall contribution to waterfront renewal, and be reported by WT in its quarterly funding reports submitted to the three orders of government as part of the Waterfront Renewal Accounting Protocol:

 

a.         The City’s proportionate share of the purchase price under the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) based on the City’s land contribution of Parts 1 and 2 on Figure 1 attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster Bas compared to WT’s land contribution of Part 4 on Figure 1.

 

b.         Any other amounts payable by GGH to the City for any ancillary agreements under the Sale Transaction.

 

c.         The value of the parkland contribution as would apply to the development parcels, being Parts 1 to 4 on Figure 1of the aforementioned report.

 

d.         The value of the affordable housing and infrastructure contribution as would apply to the development parcels, being Parts 1 to 4 on Figure 1 of the aforementioned report.

 

5.         City Council deem the values attributed to the parkland dedication as provided for in this transaction to satisfy all parkland dedication requirements for this development.

 

6.         City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer and  City Solicitor, to have executed the APS, including any amendments in relation to the agreement not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions described in Attachment 2 attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, as approved by Council.

 

7.         City Council direct that if the APS is not finalized and executed by December 31, 2010, the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, be directed to report back to the Executive Committee with a recommended course of action.

 

8.         City Council grant authority for the Chief Corporate Officer, his successor/designate, in consultation with the Waterfront Project Director, to provide any consents, approvals, waivers, and notices under the APS provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

9.         City Council direct that subject to Part 10 of the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and with the written consent of WT, the City consent to GGH acting as the City’s agent as owner of the City lands described in Part 1. of the aforementioned report to sign any planning or development applications and agreements in furtherance of the development and construction of the City-owned lands provided the APS has been executed and all requirements and obligations of GGH therein are in good standing; or alternatively, that the City itself execute such documentation solely in its capacity as owner of the lands, on terms satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

10.       City Council direct that all actions described in the report (October 21, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B shall be taken by or on behalf of the City in its capacity as land owner and not in its capacity as a planning authority under the Planning Act, the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or otherwise and such actions are not intended to and do not fetter the City’s planning and municipal rights and responsibilities.

 

11.       City Council direct that the City consent to WT acting as the City’s agent as owner of the City lands described in Part 1. attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B report to sign any planning and development, infrastructure, servicing or any other applications and agreements including agreements with Toronto Hydro, Enbridge Gas or any third party utility provider, required for the development of the lands or alternatively that the City itself execute such documentation solely in its capacity as land owner, provided WT agrees to assume all obligations including costs and liabilities under such documentation and subject to such other terms satisfactory to the Deputy Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

12.       City Council authorize severally the Chief Corporate Officer and the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization, to execute and deliver all such documentation described in Parts 9. and 11. attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, on behalf of the City.

 

13.       City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Attachment 4 attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, upon the completion of the development of the publicly-owned lands in East Bayfront (EBF) as determined by the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization.

 

14.       City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

Confidential Attachment 4 to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information related to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.  The confidential information will be made public upon the completion of the development of the publicly-owned lands in East Bayfront (EBF) as determined by the Deputy City Manager whose responsibilities include Waterfront Revitalization.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Review of Waterfront Toronto's Proposed Sale of City Lands for Waterfront Revitalization - Parkside
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24608.pdf)


EX36.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Occupational Health and Safety Report - Second Quarter, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive, for information, the report (September 29, 2009) from the Employee and Labour Relations Committee entitled "Occupational Health and Safety Report - Second Quarter, 2009".

Background Information (Committee)
Occupational Health and Safety Report - Second Quarter, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24312.pdf)

Appendix A - WSIB Claims Data, by Division (Jan-Jun)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24313.pdf)

Appendix B - LTI Frequency
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24314.pdf)

Appendix C - WSIB Costs for All Firm Numbers (2005-2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24315.pdf)

Appendix Di - WSIB Invoice Costs by Division (Jan-Jun) Less than $100,000
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24316.pdf)

Appendix Dii - WSIB Invoiced Costs by Division (Jan-Jun) More than $100,000
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24317.pdf)


EX36.15

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Integrated By-law Enforcement - Municipal Licensing and Standards 2009 In-Year Budget Adjustments
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the in-year technical budget adjustments for the 70% Solid Waste Diversion Program, itemized in Appendix A of the report (October 7, 2009) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to provide:

 

a.          Gross Expenditures of $1,316,090 for the establishment of 11 staff positions and related non-staff costs.

 

b.         Inter-Divisional Recoveries of $1,316,090 from the Solid Waste Management Division.

 

c.         Resulting in a Net Zero Budget Expenditure in Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, with no Net financial impact to the City’s Operating Budget.

 

2.         City Council adopt the in-year technical budget adjustments for Parks By-law Enforcement, itemized in Appendix B of the report (October 7, 2009) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to provide:

 

a.         Gross Expenditures of $1,119,971 for the transfer of 14 staff positions and related non-staff costs.

 

b.         Sundry Revenues of $1,250.

 

c.         Resulting in a Net Budget Expenditure of $1,118,721 in Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, with no Net financial impact to the City’s Operating Budget.

Background Information (Committee)
Integrated By-law Enforcement - Municipal Licensing and Standards 2009 In-Year Budget Adjustments - Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24491.pdf)

Integrated By-law Enforcement - Municipal Licensing and Standards 2009 In-Year Budget Adjustments - report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24492.pdf)

Integrated By-law Enforcement - Municipal Licensing and Standards 2009 In-Year Budget Adjustments - Appendices A and B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24493.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Peter Milczyn - as his wife is employed in the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division.


EX36.19

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 636 - Yonge Dundas Square
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Chapter 636 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Public Squares, substantially as set out in Appendix 1 in the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager, in accordance with the Yonge Dundas Square Board’s request to:

 

a.                   Increase the number of members of the Board of Management from 13 to 14, by adding a position to be nominated from Massey Hall by the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall.

 

b.         Include a provision to redefine quorum, so that the ward Councillor appointed to the Board shall not be included for the purpose of determining what constitutes a quorum of the Board, but the Ward Councillor attending a meeting of the Board may be counted in order to achieve quorum.

 

c.         Update the names of two member organizations as follows: from “Ryerson Polytechnic University” to “Ryerson University”, and from “Toronto Theatre Alliance” to “Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts”.

 

d.         Clarify that the member representing the Toronto Parking Authority is on the Board in a non-voting capacity, which is not currently specified in the Municipal Code as intended.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor to submit any bills required to amend Chapter 636 of the Municipal Code, and for the City Manager to amend the Relationship Framework to reflect these changes.

Background Information (Committee)
Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 636 - Yonge Dundas Square
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24613.pdf)


EX36.20

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Authority for Licence Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation for Construction on Blocks 32 and 36 of the Railway Lands
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a licence agreement (the “Licence Agreement”) with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) for construction staging and access at Fort York Boulevard east of Bathurst Street on an area shown on Appendix “C” attached to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Deputy City Manager Responsible for the Affordable Housing Office, for a three (3) year term with a one (1) year renewal option, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the aforementioned report and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize a licence agreement (the “Blocks 32 and 36 Licence Agreement”) with TCHC to facilitate the beginning of the affordable housing development on Blocks 32 and 36 of the Railway Lands on the area shown on Appendix “C” to the attached report (October 21, 2009)  from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Deputy City Manager Responsible for the Affordable Housing Office for a period of six months or until the lands are transferred to TCHC, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “B” to the aforementioned report and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Licence Agreement and Blocks 32 and 36 Licence Agreement and any extension thereof, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

4.         City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services to execute the Licence Agreements on behalf of the City.

Background Information (Committee)
Authority for Licence Agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation for Construction on Blocks 32 and 36 of the Railway Lands
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24642.pdf)

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions of Licence Agreement for a Portion of Fort York Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24643.pdf)

Appendix B - Terms and Conditions of Blocks 32 and 36 Licence Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24644.pdf)

Appendix C - Site Maps
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24645.pdf)


20a Authority for Licence Agreement with Toronto Community Housing for Construction on Blocks 32 and 36
Background Information (Committee)
Authority for Licence Agreement with Toronto Community Housing for Construction on Blocks 32 and 36 of the Railway Lands - Portion of Fort York Boulevard
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24504.pdf)

Authority for Licence Agreement with Toronto Community Housing for Construction on Blocks 32 and 36 of the Railway Lands - Portion of Fort York Boulevard - Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24505.pdf)


EX36.21

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Multi-Faith Alliance to End Homelessness
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse in principle Bill C-304 - A Bill to Establish a National Housing Strategy and the contents therein.

 

2.          City Council so advise the Prime Minister of Canada, Federal and Provincial Ministers of Housing and Member of Parliament Libby Davies (BC).

 

3.         City Council urge the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities to schedule public hearings on Bill C-304, and request to appear before that Committee.

Background Information (Committee)
MultiFaith Alliance to End Homelessness - Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24506.pdf)

Bill C-304
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24507.pdf)


EX36.22

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Water 2010 - 2019 Capital Program
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council approve the 2010 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Water with a total project cost of $1.491 billion, and 2010 cash flow of $720.672 million and future year commitments of $2.894 billion comprised of the following:

 

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

 

i.           239 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2010 total project cost of $1.491 billion that requires cash flow of $114.417 million in 2010 and a future year commitment of $220.295 million in 2011; $238.098 million in 2012; $157.527 million in 2013; $322.225 million in 2014; $120.454 million in 2015; $105.022 million in 2016; $87.163 million in 2017; $67.065 million in 2018; and, $58.837 million in 2019;

 

ii.          201 previously approved sub-projects with a 2010 cash flow of $555.488 million and a future year commitment of $513.422 million in 2011; $452.962 million in 2012; $355.610 million in 2013; $104.954 million in 2014; $76.534 million in 2015; $13.552 million in 2016; and, $0.620 million in 2017;

 

b.         2009 approved cash flow for 36 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2009 into 2010 totalling $50.767 million.

 

2.          City Council approve that no new debt be issued to finance the 2010 cash flow requirement for the capital program and that the 2010 Recommended Toronto Water Capital Budget be fully funded from service charges; available reserve funds; Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (IFS); development charges; and other revenues.

 

3.          City Council approve the 2011-2019 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Water totalling $8.016 billion in project estimates, comprised of $791.863 million in 2011; $827.695 million in 2012; $835.068 million in 2013; $873.154 million in 2014; $907.109 million in 2015; $918.496 million in 2016; $913.508 million in 2017; $959.178 million in 2018; and, $989.930 million in 2019.

 

4.          City Council approve operating impacts of ($29.884) million from 2010 to 2019 emanating from the approval of the 2010 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2010 and future year operating budgets.

 

5.          City Council consider the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Toronto Water 2010-2019 Capital Program", concurrently with the 2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate Report (October 13, 2009), from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager for Toronto Water.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-        EX36.22, headed "Toronto Water 2010 - 2019 Capital Program";

 

-        EX36.24, headed "2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate"; and

 

-        EX36.27, headed "Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget".

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Water 2010-2019 Capital Program - Budget Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24678.pdf)

Water and Wastewater Development Charges in the Greater Toronto Area - staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24674.pdf)

Toronto Water 2010 - 2019 Capital Program - Analyst Briefing Notes, October 19, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24675.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) Presentation from the General Manager, Toronto Water, on the 2010 Operating Budget and the 2010-2019 Capital Budget for Toronto Water (EX.Main.EX36.22.1)
(November 2, 2009) Letter from Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Main.EX36.22.2)

EX36.23

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Operating Budget
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council approve the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services of $319.821 million gross funded by $319.821 million in solid waste user rates and other recoveries comprised of the following services:

 

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

Net

($000s) 

Program Support

66,388.5

(195,743.5)

Collection

109,022.1

104,203.8

Transfer

26,480.8

17,154.2

Processing

52,112.9

30,289.2

Disposal

65,817.2

44,096.3

Total Program Budget

319,821.4

0.0

 

2.          City Council request the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to develop a multi-year fee strategy and report to the Budget Committee as part of the 2011 Budget process.

 

3.          City Council request the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report to the Budget Committee as part of the 2010 Year-End Variance Report on the actual net contribution to the Waste Management Reserve Fund.

 

4.          City Council direct that Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the Financial Planning Division, review the long-term adequacy of the Waste Management Reserve Fund including contribution levels required to fund the Solid Waste Management Capital Plan prior to the 2011 Operating Budget process.

 

5.         City Council direct that the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Operating Budget", be considered concurrently with the “Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates” (October 16, 2009) report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services. 

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-        EX36.23, headed "Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Operating Budget";

 

-        EX36.25, headed "Solid Waste Management Services 2010-2019 Capital Program"; and

 

-        EX36.26, headed "Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates".

Background Information (Committee)
Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24679.pdf)

Review of Landfill Disposal Fees Delegation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24676.pdf)

Solid Waste Management 2010 Operating Budget Analyst Briefing Notes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24677.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) Presentation from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, on the 2010 Capital & Operating Budget (EX.Main.EX36.23.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/comm/communicationfile-12605.pdf)

(November 2, 2009) Letter from Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Main.EX36.23.2)

EX36.24

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the following:

 

a.         Effective January 1, 2010, the water and wastewater rates charged to metered consumers shall be as shown below and in Appendix A (Schedule 1) attached to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

Annual Consumption

Paid on or before the due date, $/m3

Paid after the due date, $/m3

Block 1 - All consumers, including Industrial consumption of first 6,000 m3

$2.0616

$2.1701

Block 2 - Industrial tax class, volumes consumed over 6,000 m3, representing 28.6%  reduction from the Block 1 Rate

$1.4726

$1.5501

 

b.         The water and wastewater rates charged to flat rate consumers be, effective January 1, 2010, increased by 9.0%, to the rates shown in Appendix A (Schedule 2) attached to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

c.         The necessary amendments be made to Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges and Municipal Code Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, to give effect to a. and b. above; and

 

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

 

a.         The 2010 rebate for eligible low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons be set at a rate of $0.5890 /m3, representing a 28.6% reduction from the Block 1 Rate.

 

b.         The due date for submitting an actual meter reading to the City and/or allowing access to City staff to obtain an actual meter reading as required under Municipal Code Chapter 849-14.3 be extended from December 31st, of the year for which the rebate is sought, to January 31st of the following year.

 

c.         The criteria for assistance for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons be adjusted to a household annual consumption of less than 400 m3 rather than the existing 300 m3.

 

d.         The necessary amendments be made to Municipal Code Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, to give effect to a., b. and c. above.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to implement these recommendations, subject to any necessary refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

4.         The report (October 13, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water, entitled "2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate", be considered concurrently with the 2010-2019 Capital Plan and the 2010 Operating Budget.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-        EX36.22, headed "Toronto Water 2010 - 2019 Capital Program";

 

-        EX36.24, headed "2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate"; and

 

-        EX36.27, headed "Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget".

 

Background Information (Committee)
2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24680.pdf)

2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24681.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) Presentation from the General Manager, Toronto Water, on the 2010 Operating Budget and the 2010-2019 Capital Budget from Toronto Water (EX.Main.EX36.24.1)
(November 2, 2009) Letter from Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Main.EX36.24.2)

EX36.25

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Solid Waste Management Services 2010-2019 Capital Program
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council approve the 2010 Recommended Capital Budget for Solid Waste Management Services with a total project cost of $51.576 million and a 2010 cash flow of $75.128 million and future year commitments of $96.389 million. The 2010 Recommended Capital Budget consists of the following:

 

a.          New Cash Flow Funding for:

 

i.           11 new sub-projects with a 2010 total project cost of $51.576 million that requires cash flow of $40.700 million in 2010 and future year commitments of $8.626 million in 2011, $1.350 million in 2012 and $0.900 million in 2013;

 

ii.         13 previously approved sub-projects with a 2010 cash flow of $21.213 million and future year commitments of $78.313 million in 2011 and $7.200 million in 2012; and

 

b.          2009 approved cash flow for 7 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2009 into 2010 totalling $13.115 million.

 

2.          City Council approve the operating impacts of $5.790 million in 2011 to 2019 including $4.774 million in 2011, $0.195 million in 2012, $0.228 million in 2013, $0.103 million in 2014, $0.105 million in 2015, $0.107 million in 2016, $0.053 million in 2017, $0.111 million in 2018 and $0.114 million in 2019 that emanate from the approval of the 2010 Recommended Capital Budget be considered within the overall scope of Solid Waste Management Services’ 2011 Operating Budget and future year operating budgets.

 

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

 

4.          City Council approve the 2011-2019 Capital Plan for Solid Waste Management Services totalling $473.975 million in project estimates, comprised of $158.249 million in 2011, $131.326 million in 2012, $65.078 million in 2013, $33.409 million in 2014; $16.250 million in 2015, $14.852 million in 2016, $14.918 million in 2017, $20.193 million in 2018, and $19.700 million in 2019.

 

5.         City Council request the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by May 2010, to provide a status update of the assessment appeal related to the Green Lane Land Transfer Tax and on the likelihood of recouping the reserve funding.

 

6.         City Council direct that the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Solid Waste Management Services 2010-2019 Capital Program", be considered concurrently with the 2010 Recommended Residential Solid Waste Rate Report (October 16, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager for Solid Waste Management Services.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-        EX36.23, headed "Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Operating Budget";

 

-        EX36.25, headed "Solid Waste Management Services 2010-2019 Capital Program"; and

 

-        EX36.26, headed "Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates".

Background Information (Committee)
Solid Waste Management Services 2010-2019 Capital Program
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24682.pdf)

Solid Waste Management 2010 - 2019 Capital Program Analyst Briefing Notes - October 19, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24683.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) Presentation from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, on the 2010 Capital & Operating Budget (EX.Main.EX36.25.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/comm/communicationfile-12616.pdf)

(November 2, 2009) Letter from Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Main.EX36.25.2)

EX36.26

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the fees outlined in Appendix A of the report (October 29, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer. 

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-        EX36.23, headed "Solid Waste Management Services 2010 Operating Budget";

 

-        EX36.25, headed "Solid Waste Management Services 2010-2019 Capital Program"; and

 

-        EX36.26, headed "Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates".

Background Information (Committee)
Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24684.pdf)

Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Rates - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24685.pdf)

Appendix A - Proposed 2010 Residential Solid Waste Rates and Solid Waste Management Fees for ABCD's and Schools
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24686.pdf)

Appendix B - Diversion Projections Based on 2% Rate Increase
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24687.pdf)

Appendix C - Summary Impact of 2% Rate Increase
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24688.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) Presentation from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, on the 2010 Capital & Operating Budget (EX.Main.EX36.26.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/comm/communicationfile-12620.pdf)

(November 2, 2009) Letter from Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Main.Ex36.26.2)

26a Impact of Labour Disruption Savings Allocation to the Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Residential Rates
Background Information (Committee)
2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24966.pdf)


26b Labour Disruption Savings Allocation to the Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Residential Rates
Background Information (Committee)
Labour Disruption Savings Allocation to the Recommended 2010 Solid Waste Residential Rates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25309.pdf)

Appendix A - Recommended 2010 Residential Solid Waste Rates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25308.pdf)


EX36.27

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget of $767.708 million with gross operating expenditures of $384.516 million and a capital-from-current contribution of $383.192 million, as funded by the water and wastewater user rates and other recoveries, comprised of the following services:

 

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

Net

($000s)

Water Supply & Treatment

62,446

0

Wastewater Treatment

101,702

0

District Operations

94,632

0

Water Infrastructure Management

9,883

0

Capital-from-Current Contribution

383,192

0

Business Operations Management

23,159

0

Operational Support

32,943

0

Program Support

59,751

0

Total Toronto Water

767,708

0

 

2.         City Council consider the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget", concurrently with the 2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate Report (October 13, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager for Toronto Water.

 

3.         City Council direct that the information contained in confidential attachment 1 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, remain confidential until Council’s approval of the Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer is now public in its entirety. 

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-        EX36.22, headed "Toronto Water 2010 - 2019 Capital Program";

 

-        EX36.24, headed "2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate"; and

 

-        EX36.27, headed "Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget".

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24689.pdf)

Letter (October 20, 2009) from CUPE Local 79
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24690.pdf)

Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget - Briefing Notes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24691.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, made public by City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25624.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) Presentation from the General Manager, Toronto Water, on the 2010 Operating Budget and the 2010-2019 Capital Budget for Toronto Water (EX.Main.EX36.27.1)
(November 2, 2009) Letter from Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Main.EX36.27.2)
Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Gord Perks - only as it pertains to the Program and Policy Development Unit of Toronto Water, as his wife works at an organization which receives payment for administering the Blue Flag Program.


EX36.28

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Capital Variance Report for the Nine-month Period Ended September 30, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve in-year adjustments to the 2009 Approved Capital Budget as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report (October 26, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.         City Council approve additional carry forward funding for 311 Customer Service Strategy and Financial Services for unspent 2008 capital projects totalling $1.835 million as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report (October 26, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in order to continue work on 2008 approved capital projects. 

Background Information (Committee)
Capital Variance Report for the Nine-month Period Ended September 30, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24692.pdf)

Capital Variance Report for the Nine-Months Ended September 30, 2009 - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24953.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Consolidated Capital Variance Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24954.pdf)

Appendix 1.1 - Consolidated Capital Variance Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 - SOGR
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24955.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Budget and Technical Adjustments for Quarter Ended September 30, 2008
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24956.pdf)

Appendix 3 - 2008 Carry Forwards Funding Adjustments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24957.pdf)


EX36.29

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Operating Variance Report for the Nine-month Period Ended September 30, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve a reduction of $0.196 million to the net Tax-Levy Program savings presented in the “2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings” report (September 24, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (EX35.6).

 

2.         City Council approve a reduction of $0.130 million to the net Toronto Water savings presented in the “2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings” report (September 24, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (EX35.6).

 

3.         City Council approve an increase of $0.069 million to the net Solid Waste Management Services costs presented in the “2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings” report (September 24, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (EX35.6).

 

4.         City Council approve the budget adjustments including the approved position transfers as detailed in Appendix D of the report (October 26, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to amend the 2009 Council Approved Operating Budgets between Programs with no net impact to the Tax-Levy Operating Budgets. 

Background Information (Committee)
Operating Variance Report for the Nine-month Period Ended September 30, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24693.pdf)

Operating Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2009 - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24958.pdf)


EX36.30

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Approved Operating Budget and Confirmation of Authority to Sign Agreements - Board of Health Item HL25.8
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2009 Operating Budget for one-time funding of $500.2 thousand gross and $0.0 net, that is provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to cover the cost of implementation of the PECS Solution used to manage electronic record keeping at the planned pH1N1 mass immunization clinics.

 

2.         City Council confirm the authority of the Medical Officer of Health to execute the Protocol for Electronic Clinic System (PECS) License Agreement and the PECS Training and Service Agreement, between the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the City of Toronto, dated September 29, 2009.

Background Information (Committee)
Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Approved Operating Budget and Confirmation of Authority to Sign Agreements - Board of Health Item HL25.8- October 29, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24959.pdf)

Letter Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Approved Operating Budget and Confirmation of Authority to Sign Agreements - October 19, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24699.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24700.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Letter from Board of Health Budget Sub-Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-24701.pdf)


Board of Health - Meeting 26
HL26.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Built Environment and Health Project Funding
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.        City Council approve an increase of $25.4 thousand gross and $0.0 net budget to Toronto Public Health’s 2009 Operating Budget and the addition of one temporary position to reflect confirmed 2009 funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the lead agency for Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention (CLASP) funding.

Background Information (Committee)
HL26.7 - Built Environment and Health Project Funding - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25083.pdf)


HL26.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Toronto Public Health and University of Toronto Affiliation Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the City of Toronto enter into an affiliation agreement with the University of Toronto to describe and clarify the relationship between the two organizations regarding their common interests in the education of health professionals in public health and related sciences, and research and research training.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to the Medical Officer of Health to execute an affiliation agreement with the University of Toronto in the form or substantially in the form of the agreement in Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2009) from the Medical Officer of Health.

Background Information (Committee)
HL26.8 - Toronto Public Health and University of Toronto Affiliation Agreement - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25081.pdf)

HL26.8 - Attachment 1 - Draft Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the City of Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25082.pdf)


HL26.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Operating Budget for the Medical Officer of Health and Associate Medical Officer of Health Compensation Initiative
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2009 Operating Budget by $547.1 thousand gross and $0.0 net which is an estimate of the total increase in 2009 salaries and benefits for the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH) that will be provided in the Funding Agreement to be issued by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care before the end of 2009.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Manager to approve any further adjustment that may be required to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Operating Budget for 100 per cent provincial funds based on the MOH/AMOH Compensation Funding Agreement received from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Background Information (Committee)
HL26.9 - Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Operating Budget for the MOH/AMOH Compensation Initiative - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25029.pdf)


9a Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2009 Operating Budget for the Medical Officer of Health/Associate Medical Officer of Health Compensation Initiative
Background Information (Committee)
HL26.9a - Letter from the Board of Health Budget Sub-Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25136.pdf)


HL26.15

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Street Food Pilot Project Update
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the street vending location fees for 2010 for existing locations as set out in Attachment A to the report (November 10, 2009) from the Medical Officer of Health.

 

2.         City Council direct that the Vendor agreements be amended to allow the fee to be payable as follows:  10 percent of the annual amount payable on the last working day of April, and 30 percent of the annual amount payable on the last working day of each of June, August and October.

 

3.         City Council direct that the Toronto a la Cart pilot project:

 

a.         include new vending locations and fees as set out in Attachment B to the report (November 10, 2009) from the Medical Officer of Health; and

 

b.         offer the first right of refusal for the new approved locations to the eight current Toronto a la Cart vendors for the remaining term of their Licence Agreements.

 

4.         City Council approve the transfer of all authority with respect to the implementation and administration of the Street Food Pilot Projects previously delegated to the Medical Officer of Health to the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

 

5.         City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to:

 

             a.        continue efforts to expand healthy food options for existing food vendors; and

 

             b.        investigate, with the cart manufacturer, ways to improve the cart design.

 

6.         City Council approve the transfer of the recommended 2010 budget of $50,000 gross and $0 net for the pilot projects from Toronto Public Health to Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

 

7.         City Council direct that amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 738 be made as required to implement the recommendations in this report, including:

 

a.         the requirement that the Toronto a la Cart owner shall personally operate the cart for a minimum of 70 percent of the hours of operation be reduced from 70 percent to 50 percent; and

 

b.         deleting the restriction that each Toronto a la Cart vendor may only employ up to three assistants; and

 

c.         revising the description of the Queen’s Park location in Schedule A to the report (November 10, 2009) from the Medical Officer of Health to read as follows: “Queen’s Park (City owned parkland) west side of Queen’s Park Crescent West at Hoskin Avenue (signalized intersection)”; and

 

d.         replacing as necessary all references to the “Medical Officer of Health” with “General Manager of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism” as the official with responsibility for the implementation and administration of the project; and

 

e.         adding the new Toronto a la Cart vending locations as recommended in this report; and

 

f.          adding the location fees for 2010 as set out in Attachments A and B to the report (November 10, 2009) from the Medical Officer of Health.

 

8.         City Council direct that amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 441 be made as required to add the location fees for 2010 as set out in Attachments A and B to the report (November 10, 2009) from the Medical Officer of Health.

 

9.         City Council grant permission to the Toronto a la Cart vendor temporarily relocated to the northwest corner of University Avenue and College Street to remain there for the remaining two years of the current Licence Agreement.

 

10.       City Council direct the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division to review the categories and fees for both Non-Motorized Refreshment Vehicles Licences and for Assistant’s Licences with a view to making it easier and more cost effective for Assistants to obtain licences.

Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
HL26.15 - Street Food Pilot Project Update - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25253.pdf)

HL26.15 - Street Food Pilot Project Update - Attachment A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25242.pdf)

HL26.15 - Street Food Pilot Project Update - Attachment B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25243.pdf)

HL26.15 - Street Food Pilot Project Update - Attachment C
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25244.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 16, 2009) Submission from Kathy and Blair Bonivento (HL.New.HL26.15.1)

Civic Appointments Committee - Meeting 21
CA21.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Toronto Licensing Tribunal
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council appoint the alternate listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal for a term, commencing upon approval and ending on November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.
 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to make the appointee’s name public once appointed by Council and the appointee has been notified.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal:

 

 - Wayne Habbib.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
Background Information (Committee)
(September 28, 2009) letter from Ed Shiller
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-25208.pdf)


CA21.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council appoint the alternate listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a term, commencing upon approval and ending on November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.
 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to make the appointee’s name public once appointed by Council and the appointee has been notified.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority:

 

 - Pamela Gough.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for an appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Background Information (Committee)
(November 5, 2009) e-mail from Reenga Mathivanan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-25212.pdf)


CA21.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council appoint the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B for a term, commencing upon approval and ending on November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.
 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to make the appointee’s name public once appointed by Council and the appointee has been notified.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B:

 

 - David Pond.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B.

Civic Appointments Committee - Meeting 22
CA22.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council appoint the alternate listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place for a term, commencing upon approval and ending on November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to make the appointee’s name public once appointed by Council and the appointee has been notified.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place:

 

 - Sheona A. Campbell.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place.
Background Information (Committee)
(September 22, 2009) letter from Rocco Maragna
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-25430.pdf)


CA22.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council appoint the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B for a term, commencing upon approval and ending on November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to make the appointee’s name public once appointed by Council and the appointee has been notified.

 

3.         City Council identify the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as an alternate for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointment, should a vacancy arise.

 

4.         City Council direct that the alternate’s name remain confidential until appointed as a member, under Council’s Public Appointments Policy.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bills needed to give effect to the appointments.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B:

 

 - John Tassiopoulos.

 

Confidential Attachment 2 remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information about an identifiable person.  The alternate's name will be made public if the person is appointed as a member.

Confidential Attachment - 1 and 2 - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B.

Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 28
CD28.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Request for Authority to Negotiate a Public Interest Partnership for Redevelopment of the Seaton House Shelter and Revitalization of the George Street Neighbourhood
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to negotiate with Spike Capital Corporation, Kearns Mancini Architects and others with interests in the adjacent privately owned properties to the south (collectively, "Spike/KMAI”) to develop a non-binding proposal for a public interest partnership for the redevelopment of the Seaton House shelter property and the adjacent properties to the south, which Spike/KMAI has indicated they own or have under contract, into a purpose built facility(s) that may include affordable housing units, supportive housing units, emergency shelter and long-term care beds for the homeless as well as private market uses appropriate for the area.

 

2.         City Council exempt Spike/KMAI’s proposal from the Unsolicited Proposal Policy and the procurement sections of the Public Interest Partnership Framework, on the basis of Spike/KMAI’s interest in the adjacent residential properties to the south of Seaton House, which places Spike/KMAI in a unique position to assist the City with this redevelopment proposal.

 

3.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to consult with Build Toronto regarding its participation and potential role in the proposed redevelopment, if any, and to involve Build Toronto in the proposal development, if appropriate.

 

4.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to consult with Toronto Community Housing Corporation regarding the potential to include the social housing building to the south at 291 George Street in the proposed redevelopment.

 

5.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to consult with Seaton House staff, Seaton House residents, other appropriate City staff, CUPE Local 79 representatives, and the local community in developing affordable housing, supportive housing, emergency shelter and long-term care beds for the homeless and related support services in the context of a new purpose built facility.

 

6.         City Council direct that the results of the negotiations with Spike/KMAI, and the redevelopment proposal, including program details, private market components, projected costs, a transition plan, sources of funding and timelines, be brought back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee and City Council for approval.

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.1 - Request for Authority to Negotiate a Public Interest Partnership for Redevelopment of the Seaton House Shelter and Revitalization of the George Street Neighbourhood - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24905.pdf)

CD28.1 - Appendix A: Redevelopment of Seaton House - Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24906.pdf)

CD28.1 - Appendix B: Redevelopment of Seaton House - Current Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24907.pdf)


CD28.2

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 

Update on the Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit Program
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that following completion of analysis and review of submissions for Year Two funding, the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, submit a report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee recommending approval of proposed projects for Year Two funding under the Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit Program.

 

2.         City Council refer the following motion to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for consideration: 

 

            Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

 

1.         When staff bring forward the program for the second year of renovation and retrofit, they include for consideration, necessary renovations within Lawrence Heights that will not be rehabilitated in the early years of the Lawrence Heights Renewal Program.

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.2 - Update on the Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit Program - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24902.pdf)

CD28.2 - Appendix A: Year One SHRRP Projects
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24903.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Pam McConnell - as her husband is the Executive Director of Riverdale Housing Action Group.


CD28.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Funding Allocations from the Provincial Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program
City Council Decision

 City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing, to enter into service agreements and allocate funds to partnership programs in the amounts shown in Appendix A to the report (October 23, 2009) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, for a total allocation of up to $803,452.91 gross and $0 net from the 2010 Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program, subject to approval of the 2010 Operating Budget, and up to $275,398.16 gross and $0 net from the 2009 Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program, already approved in the 2009 Operating Budget; to:

 

a.         establish two new drop-in partnership projects;

 

b.         increase funding for four existing partnership drop-in projects to help ensure basic services are delivered;

 

c.         provide extended hours of service at nine existing partnership drop-in centres; and

 

d.         increase funding for one Supports to Daily Living project to permit an expansion in the provision of support services to individuals at three additional housing projects.

 

2.         City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into service agreements and allocate funds to one time investment programs in the amounts shown in Appendix B to the report (October 23, 2009) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, for a total allocation of up to $628,300.00 gross and $0 net from the 2010 Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program, subject to approval of the 2010 Operating Budget; to:

 

a.         provide interim funding to Eva’s Initiatives for Harm Reduction programming at Eva’s Satellite;

 

b.         continue the Nutritious Food to Drop-in Project, in partnership with the Daily Bread Food Bank;

 

c.         support consistent sector-wide training in the drop-in and housing help sectors.

 

3.         City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to enter into service agreements to:

 

a.         provide financial resources for the 2010 Health and Safety fund consistent with the terms set out in Appendix D to the report (October 23, 2009) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, for a total allocation up to $100,000 gross and $0 net from the 2010 Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program, subject to approval of the 2010 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration; and

 

b.         invest in Supports to Daily Living, Drop-In Services, and Housing Help Outside of Shelters for a total allocation of up to $210,000 gross and $0 net from the 2010 Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program, subject to approval of the 2010 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.3 - 2010 Funding Allocations from the Provincial Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24909.pdf)


CD28.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Per Diem Rates for the Purchase of Service Shelter System and Results of the Review of the Per Diem Funding Model
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the recommended per diem rates, bed capacities and Personal Needs Allowance rates for the shelter system as set out in Appendix A to the report (October 23, 2009) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, subject to the approval of the 2010 Operating Budget.

 

2.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and/or his designate to:

 

a.         enter into purchase of service agreements with community agencies and motel operators for the provision of shelter services and the issuance of Personal Needs Allowance, up to the maximum contract values as outlined in Appendix A to the report (October 23, 2009) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, subject to the approval of the 2010 Operating Budget;

 

b.         contract with and issue payments of up to $8.676 million(gross)/$1.737 million (net) to Mental Health Program Services of Metropolitan Toronto (Habitat Services) for the provision of housing and supports for psychiatric consumer survivors living in Habitat contracted boarding or rooming houses, subject to the approval of the 2010 Operating Budget;

 

c.         contract with and issue payments to the Toronto Hostels Training Centre for the administration and provision of training for shelter staff up to a maximum amount of $0.198 million (gross)/$0.099 million (net), subject to the approval of the 2010 Operating Budget;

 

d.         purchase up to $42,000 (gross and net) in training for staff of the directly operated shelters from the Toronto Hostel Training Centre in order to meet the training requirements laid out in the Council approved Toronto Shelter Standards, subject to the approval of the 2010 Operating Budget;

 

e.         pilot a system of advance quarterly per diem payments to shelter operators; and

 

f.          pilot multi-year contracts with shelter providers in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor and Director, Internal Audit, that will reduce the administrative burden on agencies while maintaining accountability to the City.

 

3.         City Council approve the recommendations arising from the Per Diem Funding Model Review, including consultations with community agencies, as outlined in Appendix I to the report (October 23, 2009) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and instruct that these recommendations be forwarded to the Minister of Community and Social Services, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care for consideration. 

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.4 - 2010 Per Diem Rates for the Purchase of Service Shelter System and Results of the Review of the Per Diem Funding Model - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24920.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix A: 2010 Recommended Per Diem Rates, Bed Capacities and Personal Needs Allowances
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24921.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix B: City of Toronto Shelter Profile Information
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24922.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix C: 2008 vs. 2009 Occupancy Information
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24923.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix D: Total Number of Unique Individuals Using the Shelter System from 2000-2008
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24924.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix E: Summary of Annual Criteria for Per Diem Rate Recommendations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24925.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix F: 2009 vs. 2010 Purchase of Service Per Diem Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24926.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix G: 2009 In-Year Adjustments Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24927.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix H: Other Service Contracts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24928.pdf)

CD28.4 - Appendix I: Recommendations regarding the Funding Model for Emergency Shelters
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24929.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from Bob Duff, Co-Chair, Ontario Association of Hostels (OAH), Toronto Chapter, and Executive Director, St. Simon's Shelter  (CD.New.CD28.4.1)

CD28.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

CPIP 2009 Community Services Funding Recommendations and Program Update
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 2009 Food Security Investment Program (FSIP) allocation  recommendations totalling $306,000.00 to 10 organizations as described in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.

 

2.         City Council direct that the Food Security Investment Program be administered as part of Community Services Partnership (CSP) program, starting with the 2009 Food Security program update and year end reports; that the CSP annual allocation recommendations include an annual summary of all CSP programs that address food security issues; that the FSIP grant size cap be maintained within the CSP envelope for currently funded FSIP projects.

 

3.         City Council approve Snow Shovelling and Lawn Care Program allocation recommendations of $351,270.00 to 12 organizations and an amount of $32,350.00 for subsidy and transition issues, as described in Appendix 3 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.

 

4.         City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to approve the one-time re-allocation of up to $65,000.00 in underutilized 2009 CSP funding that may not be released to organizations due to agency closures or performance reviews; that any re-allocation of funds be made to currently funded CSP organizations; and that any re-allocation be reported to Council in the 2010 CSP allocation recommendation report.

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.5 - CPIP 2009 Community Services Funding Recommendations and Program Update - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24885.pdf)


CD28.6

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Identify ‘N Impact (INI) Investment Program 2009 Allocations
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the Identify ‘N Impact allocations totalling $158,300.00 to 19 applicants as recommended in Appendices A and B to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and that an amount of $10,000.00 be held for appeals.

 

2.         City Council approve the 2009 Identify ‘N Impact Investment Program appeals fund allocation totalling $10,000.00 to Ogaden Somali Community Association of Ontario (OSCAO), as recommended in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report (November 24, 2009) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.

 

3.         City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to establish a goal for the year 2010 to approve one application in each priority neighbourhood.

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.6 - Identify 'N Impact (INI) Investment Program 2009 Allocations - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24892.pdf)

CD28.6 - Appendix A: Identify 'N Impact Investment Program 2009 Recommendations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24893.pdf)

CD28.6 - Appendix B: Cover Page
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24894.pdf)

CD28.6 - Appendix B: Detailed Organization Recommendations - Summary Sheets
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24895.pdf)

CD28.6 - Appendix C: Descriptions of 2009 Funded Projects
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24932.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 24, 2009) Supplementary report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration (CD28.6a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25436.pdf)


CD28.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Sole Source Purchase of Proprietary Shelter Equipment from HDT Expeditionary Systems Inc. for Toronto Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) Team
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize staff to award a sole source contract for the procurement of Base X shelter systems for the Toronto Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team to HDT Expeditionary Systems Inc., in an amount not to exceed $670,978.33 CDN, net of GST ($645,883.74 US).

Background Information (Committee)
CD28.7 - Sole Source Purchase of Proprietary Shelter Equipment from HDT Expeditionary Systems Inc. for Toronto Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) Team - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-24901.pdf)


Economic Development Committee - Meeting 26
ED26.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Region Financial Services Strategy for Enhancing Global Competitiveness
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse the recommendations of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) strategy, Toronto Region Financial Services Strategy for Enhancing Global Competitiveness, distributed at the Committee meeting on November 12, 2009.

 

2.         City Council refer the request for additional resources to support implementation of the BCG recommendations to the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

 

3.         City Council and staff continue to collaborate closely with the Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA) on the development and implementation of the strategy through the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Division to:

 

a.         have the Mayor participate on the Financial Services CEO Leadership Council;

b.         collaborate with stakeholders to proactively position and promote Toronto region as a premier international financial centre;

c.         work with stakeholders on the establishment of four leading hubs to enhance global competitiveness as identified in the strategy;

d.         develop policies and strategies to further attract, develop and enhance Toronto’s Talent Advantage; and

e.         provide sector development assistance.

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Region Financial Services Strategy for Enhancing Global Competitiveness
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-25249.pdf)

Presentation by Janet Ecker
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-25262.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 12, 2009) Presentation from Janet Ecker, President and CEO, Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA) (ED.New.ED26.1.1)

ED26.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13, 22, 27 

Citizen Appointment to the Colborne Lodge/Mackenzie House/Spadina Historic House and Gardens Community Museum Management Board
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and recommendations in Attachment 1 of the report (October 1, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, upon adoption of the report.

 

2.         City Council appoint the selected individual listed in Attachment 1 of the report (October 1, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to the Colborne Lodge/Mackenzie House/Spadina Historic House and Gardens Community Museum Management Board, for a term expiring on or before November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Colborne Lodge/Mackenzie House/Spadina Historic House and Gardens Community Museum Management Board:

 

-  Rebecca Davies

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Background Information (Committee)
Citizen Appointment to the Colborne Lodge/Mackenzie House/Spadina Historic House and Gardens Community Museum Management Board
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24869.pdf)


ED26.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Citizen Appointments to the Fort York Community Museum Management Board
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and recommendations in Attachment 1 of the report (October 1, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, upon adoption of the report.

 

2.         City Council appoint the selected individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the report (October 1, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to the Fort York Community Museum Management Board, for a term expiring on or before November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, is now public in its entirety and contains the name of the following person appointed to the Fort York Community Museum Management Board:

 

-  Brian Mclean

-  Curtis Barlow

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Background Information (Committee)
Citizen Appointments to the Fort York Community Museum Management Board
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24874.pdf)


ED26.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) – 2010 Operating Budgets - Report No. 1
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt and certify the 2010 expenditure requests and levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas:

 

Business Improvement Area

2010 Expenditure

Estimates

($)

2010 Levy

Funds Required

($)

Corso Italia

271,569

248,694

Danforth Mosaic

329,032

274,248

Danforth Village

612,193

582,815

Gerrard India Bazaar

234,695

138,175

Greektown on the Danforth

1,246,554

425,748

Junction Gardens

342,704

256,807

Korea Town

111,540

40,329

Mimico Village

22,771

15,818

Pape Village

64,475

60,394

St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood

358,338

257,568

The Beach

207,873

181,060

Toronto Entertainment District

1,506,000

1,200,000

Village of Islington

123,477

96,580

Yonge-Lawrence Village

200,554

190,186

 

Background Information (Committee)
Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2010 Operating Budgets - Report No. 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24630.pdf)


ED26.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 16, 22 

Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management - Various Additions and Deletions
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve a deletion to the The Eglinton Way Business Improvement Areas Board of Management as set out in Attachment 1 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

 

2.         City Council amend Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to reflect changes to the BIA Board of Management.

Background Information (Committee)
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management - Various Additions and Deletions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24812.pdf)


ED26.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Annex-Dupont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Poll Results
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Based on the poll results respecting the intention to designate the Annex‑Dupont BIA, City Council designate the area described in Attachment 1 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), under Chapter 19 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by-law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as a Business Improvement Area. 

Background Information (Committee)
Annex-Dupont Business Improvement Area (BIA) Poll Results
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24835.pdf)


ED26.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 7 

Intention to Expand the Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundaries
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the City Clerk to send out a notice of Council’s intent to expand the boundaries of the Emery Village Business Improvement Area to include the area as shown in Attachment 1, and detailed in Attachment 2 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in accordance with Chapter 19 Business Improvement Areas, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

 

2.         City Council request the Executive Director, Technical Services to prepare designating by‑law maps of the area, as described by Attachment 1, and detailed in Attachment 2 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and submit them to the City Solicitor.

 

3.         Subject to a positive poll result, City Council direct the Emery Village BIA Board of Management to amend its Streetscape Manual for Landowners and Capital Improvements Master Plan to address capital improvements, historical, identity, branding and other Humber Summit issues, similar to other precincts within the current BIA boundaries.

 

4.         In the event of a successful poll, staff convene meetings with representatives of the Emery Village BIA and the proposed expansion area to develop measures that may be necessary, including constitutional amendments, to address the concerns raised in this report, and report back to the Economic Development Committee on the results of these meetings at the same time as the poll results.

Background Information (Committee)
Intention to Expand the Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundaries
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24836.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 10, 2009) E-mail from Tony D'Aversa, Steering Committee, Proposed Humber Summit BIA (ED.New.ED26.9.1)
(November 12, 2009) Letter from Larry Perlman (ED.New.ED26.9.2)

9a ED26.9 - Intention to Expand the Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundaries
Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-25255.pdf)


ED26.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20, 28 

Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary Expansion
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate the area described in Attachment 1 of the report (September 29, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as the amended Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area (BIA), under Chapter 19 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

 

2.                  City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by‑law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 of the report (September 29, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as a Business Improvement Area.

 

3.         City Council amend Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to reflect the expanded boundary of the Toronto Entertainment District BIA. 

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary Expansion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24838.pdf)


ED26.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Poll Result for the Proposed Kensington Market Business Improvement Area
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Based on the poll results respecting the intention to designate the Kensington Market BIA, City Council designate the area described in Attachment 1 of the report (October 21, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), under Chapter 19 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by‑law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 of the report (October 21, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as a business improvement area.

Background Information (Committee)
Poll Result for the Proposed Kensington Market Business Improvement Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24839.pdf)


ED26.12

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Winterlicious and Summerlicious Culinary Programs Full Implementation of New Criteria and Process for Restaurant Participation
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve “Winterlicious and Summerlicious Prix Fixe Promotion Criteria and Process for Participation”, described in Appendix 1 of the report (October 2, 2009) from the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, for full implementation for future Winterlicious and Summerlicious programs. 

Background Information (Committee)
Winterlicious and Summerlicious Culinary Programs Full Implementation of New Criteria and Process for Restaurant Participation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24866.pdf)

Winterlicious/Summerlicious Prix-Fixe Promotion - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-24867.pdf)


Government Management Committee - Meeting 26
GM26.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes - November 9, 2009 Hearing
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping amounts) totalling $1,763,717.42 including reductions in Business Improvement Area charges, as identified in Appendix A in the report (October 22, 2009) from the Treasurer.

 

2.         City Council approve the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping adjustments) totalling $231,831.76 including reductions in Business Improvement Area charges, as identified in Appendix B in the report (October 22, 2009) from the Treasurer.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes -November 9, 2009 Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24968.pdf)

Appendix A - Council Detail Hearing Report, Section 323 of COTA, Hearing 2009H4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24969.pdf)

Appendix B- Council Detail Hearing Report, Section 325 of COTA, Hearing 2009H4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24970.pdf)


GM26.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Apportionment of Property Taxes - November 9, 2009 Hearing
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts identified in Appendix A and Appendix B of the report (October 22, 2009) from the Treasurer, under the columns entitled “Apportioned Tax” and “Apportioned Phase In/Capping”, excluding the following applications:

 

Page No.

Tax Year

Original Roll No.

Tax Roll No. for Apportioned Properties

Tax Apportionment

Ward No.

Treasurer Initiated Applications - Appendix A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 0f 5

2009

1904-02-4-220-06300

1904-02-4-220-04501

 

 

 

 

(48 Fisher St.)

1904-02-4-220-04502

 

 

 

 

 

1904-02-4-220-04503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

$11,330.12

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taypayers Initiated Applications - Appendix B:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 of 1

2007

1904-02-4-220-06300

1904-02-4-220-04501

 

 

 

 

(48 Fisher St.)

1904-02-4-220-04502

 

 

 

 

 

1904-02-4-220-04503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

$10,344.99

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 of 1

2008

1904-02-4-220-06300

1904-02-4-220-04501

 

 

 

 

(48 Fisher St.)

1904-02-4-220-04502

 

 

 

 

 

1904-02-4-220-04503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

$10,612.81

18

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Apportionment of Property Taxes - November 9, 2009 Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24971.pdf)

Appendix A - Apportionment Report - Treasurer Initiated Tax Apportionments (October 14, 2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24972.pdf)

Appendix B - Apportionment Report - Treasurer Initiated Tax Apportionments (October 14, 2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24973.pdf)


GM26.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

User Fees for Property Tax, Utility and Parking Ticket Accounts
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that effective January 1, 2010, an administrative fee be charged for every new property tax account created that is added to the tax roll for taxation purposes, with the fee to be set at $50.00 per property tax account created.

 

2.         City Council direct that effective January 1, 2010, the existing fee for the issuance of a Prior Year Tax Receipt be increased from the current $5.00 to $16.00 per account per tax year.

 

3.         City Council direct that effective January 1, 2010, the existing fee for adding charges to the tax roll for collection be increased from the current $35.00 to $50.00 per charge added.

 

4.         City Council direct that effective January 1, 2010, the existing fee for the preparation of a Tax Calculation Statement be increased from the current $35.00 to $50.00 per statement.

 

5.         City Council direct that effective January 1, 2010, the existing fee for using the City of Toronto’s telephone Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to make a payment for a parking ticket be increased from the current $1.50 to $2.00 per transaction.

 

6.         City Council direct that the fee for payment of parking tickets on-line or by telephone be phased-out over a three-year period.

 

7.         City Council direct that the charge for on-line services made by credit card calculated in error be reversed on the user's credit card if the user can provide evidence of the payment error.

 

8.         City Council request the City Manager to review all charges related to the payment of parking fines with a view to phasing them out and report to the Government Management Committee no later than June 2010.

 

9.         City Council request the Treasurer to report to the Government Management Committee on when tax calculation statements and prior year tax receipts are expected to be available on-line.

 

10.       The City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, be amended to give effect to these fee changes, and authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bills.

 

11.       City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - User Fees for Property Tax, Utility and Parking Ticket Accounts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24974.pdf)


GM26.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

38-40 Dundas Street East - Lease Extension Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the lease extension agreement to be entered into with Hakim Optical Laboratory Ltd., substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix A of the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - 38-40 Dundas Street East - Lease Extension Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24977.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24978.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24979.pdf)


GM26.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 22 

Lease Renewal at 150 Eglinton Avenue East
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Renewal Agreement with 150 EAE Property Ltd. for a five (5) year term, years commencing October 31, 2009 and expiring on October 31, 2014, including an option to renew for another five (5) year term and an option to acquire additional space, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” in the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and other terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Office, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Lease Renewal at 150 Eglinton Avenue East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24980.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24981.pdf)

Appendix B - Map Location
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24982.pdf)


GM26.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 33 

Lease Renewal at 1333 Sheppard Avenue East
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Renewal Agreement with Healthcare Properties Holdings Ltd. for a five (5) year term, commencing May 1, 2009 and expiring on April 30, 2014, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” in the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and other terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Office, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Lease Renewal at 1333 Sheppard Ave. E
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24983.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24984.pdf)

Appendix B - Map Location
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24985.pdf)


GM26.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 38 

Lease Extension and Amending Agreement for Use of City Lands Adjacent to 1121 Bellamy Road North
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with Margaret Wiley Seaver (the “Tenant”), to use and occupy approximately 7,112 square feet of vacant land adjacent to 1121 Bellamy Road North, (the “Property”), substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” in the report (October 1, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Lease Extension and Amending Agreement for Use of City Lands Adjacent to 1121 Bellamy Road North
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24990.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24991.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24992.pdf)


GM26.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28, 30, 32 

Waterfront Toronto Access to City-Owned Lands For Environmental Testing
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into an Access Agreement with Toronto Waterfront Toronto Revitalization Corporation (“WT”) for the City-owned  properties located at 480 Lake Shore Blvd East, 400 Commissioner Street, 545 Commissioner Street and 9 Leslie Street (“Subject Lands”) to conduct geo-environmental baseline investigations and examinations, substantially on the terms and conditions set-out in Schedule “A” in the report (October 9, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and any other terms and conditions as the City Solicitor may deem necessary to protect the City’s interest.

 

2.         City Council authorize each Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Waterfront Toronto Access to City-Owned Lands For Environmental Testing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24993.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24994.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24995.pdf)


GM26.12

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 16 

3080 Yonge Street - Rental Rate for Lease Renewal Term
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Attachment 1 in the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

2.         City Council direct that if adopted by Council, the recommendations contained in the confidential instructions to staff be made public at the end of the Council meeting.

 

The following instructions contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer were adopted by City Council and are now public:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement that provides for a basic rental rate of $172,500 per annum net, plus all applicable taxes, for the thirty-three (33) year renewal term commencing effective November 7, 2009 substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” of Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor to complete the transaction(s) on behalf of the City including making payment of any necessary expenses and amending any relevant dates to such earlier or later date(s) and on such terms and conditions as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

 

Appendix A, headed "Major Terms and Conditions" is now public.  The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Report - 3080 Yonge Street - Rental Rate for Lease Renewal Term
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24996.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1
Attachment 2 - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-24999.pdf)

Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1
Background Information (City Council)
Appendix A, headed "Major Terms and Conditions", made public by City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25627.pdf)


GM26.13

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 23 

North York City Centre Service Road Acquisition - 50 Horsham Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations to staff in Attachment 1 in the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

2.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and recommendations in Attachment 1 in the report, once the transaction has closed.

 

3.         City Council direct that the Offer to Sell from the Owners of the property known as 50 Horsham Avenue, be accepted substantially on the terms outlined in Attachment 1 in this report and that either the Chief Corporate Officer or the Director of Real Estate Services be authorized severally to accept the Offer on behalf of the City.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as he or she may consider reasonable.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.  The confidential information and recommendations will be made public once the transaction has closed.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Background Information (Committee)
Report - North York City Centre Service Road Acquisition 50 Horsham Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25000.pdf)

Appendix A - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25001.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1

GM26.14

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 8, 12 

Transit City - Acquisition of Properties
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to negotiate to acquire and, if necessary, to initiate expropriation proceedings for approximately 46.8 acres of vacant land of the former Kodak site detailed in Appendix “B” of the report (October 20, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to negotiate to acquire and, if necessary, to initiate expropriation proceedings, for the property interest detailed in Appendix “C” of the report (October 20, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, for the Finch West LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to the Chief Corporate Officer to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend the hearing to present the City’s position and to report the Inquiry Officer’s recommendations to City Council for its consideration

 

4.         City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve acquisitions by the City of land for transit projects if the total compensation payable by the City does not exceed $10 million and where the general conditions set out in Appendix “D”, attached to the motion by Councillor Giambrone, have been met.

 

5.         City Council direct that local Councillors be consulted regarding the purchase or lease of land for transit purposes falling within their wards.

 

6.         City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services, to execute the offers, agreements and other relevant documents to give effect to the transaction on behalf of the City.

 

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions provided for in the agreements on behalf of the City, including making payment of any necessary expenses, amending the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), and amending or waiving the terms and conditions, as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

 

8.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit any bills required to implement the foregoing, including all necessary amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, and other chapters in the Municipal Code and other by-laws, generally in accordance with the report recommendations and subject to any necessary technical adjustments.

 

9.         City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, to provide an information report to the Executive Committee for its January 4, 2010 meeting, that outlines the feasibility of assembling a number of under-utilized industrial properties in the interior of the employment area as an alternative site for the Maintenance and Storage Facility to accommodate two LRTs.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Transit City - Acquisition of Properties
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25003.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Appendix "D" - General Conditions, attached to the motion by Councillor Giambrone
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25612.pdf)


GM26.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 15 

970 Lawrence Avenue West - Lease Amending and Extension Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with Pinedale Properties Limited in Trust for 970 Lawrence Project Limited (the “Landlord”) for the lease of approximately 11,577 square feet of rentable area on the seventh (7th) floor of the building (the “Leased Premises ”) known municipally as 970 Lawrence Ave West (the “Building”)  substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” in the report (October 5, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer attached hereto and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - 970 Lawrence Avenue West - Lease Amending and Extension Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25004.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25005.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25006.pdf)


GM26.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Land Exchange with Ryerson University for City Land Forming Part of Devonian Square
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with Ryerson University (“Ryerson”) for part of Lots 77 and 78 and part of the closed Victoria Street Lane on Plan 22A, shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2008-064 (“Ryerson Lands”) in exchange for part of the closed Victoria Street Lane on Plan 22A, shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-064, subject to the retention of permanent easement over Part 1 for combined sewer purposes (“City Lands”), substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and such other terms as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council approve that the transaction meets the requirements for an exchange of land set out in Chapter 4.3 (Parks and Open Space Areas), Policy 8 of the Official Plan.

 

3.         City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services to accept the terms of the Land Exchange Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions provided for in the Land Exchange Agreement on behalf of the City, including making payment of any necessary expenses and amending the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s) and on such terms and conditions as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Land Exchange with Ryerson University for City Land Forming Part of Devonian Square
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25007.pdf)

Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25008.pdf)

Appendix B - Site Map & Sketch No. PS-2008-064
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25009.pdf)


GM26.23

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 3 

Contract Award - RFP 9119-09-5108, for the Operation and Maintenance of the Multi-Use Soccer Arena Complex at Etobicoke Centennial Park
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement with Soccer City (Etobicoke) Inc. (SCEI) in relation to the operation and maintenance of the Multi-Use Soccer Arena Complex at Etobicoke Centennial Park for a ten-year term from November 1, 2009 to October 31, 2019 with an option to renew at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for an additional ten year period.  Should the option be exercised, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation will request the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management Division to provide the necessary contract renewals under the terms and conditions outlined in the report (October 16, 2009) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Division, and satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2029.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Contract Award - RFP 9119-09-5108, for the Operation and Maintenance of the Multi-Use Soccer Arena Complex at Etobicoke Centennial Park
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25016.pdf)


GM26.25

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Running Around in Circles - Committee Room and Street Names in City Hall
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, referred Item GM26.25 to the Chief Corporate Officer for a report to the Government Management Committee no later than March 2010.

Background Information (Committee)
Memorandum - Running in Circles
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25017.pdf)


25a Renaming of City Hall Committee Rooms
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Referral of Member Motion by City Council
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25114.pdf)


GM26.26

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 7 

Toronto District School Board Property located at 24 Strathburn Boulevard - Melody Public School
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, as amended by confidential instructions issued by City Council.

 

2.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in the communication (November 9, 2009) from the Government Management Committee, as amended by confidential instructions issued by City Council.

 

3.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, as amended, and the recommendations of the Government Management Committee contained in the communication (November 9, 2009), as amended, remain confidential under the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the confidential recommendations contained in the communication (November 9, 2009) from the Government Management Committee, remain confidential in their entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Toronto District School Board Property located at 24 Strathburn Boulevard - Melody Public School
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25079.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1
Melody Public School - 24 Strathburn Boulevard - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25097.pdf)


GM26.27

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

Amendment to Release of City's Interest in the most Easterly Portion of the Untravelled Cherry Street Road Allowance and the Adjoining Lane
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the exchange of interests between the City and Metrolinx substantially as set out in Appendix “A” of the report (October 26, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and such other terms as may be satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in place of the exchange of interests that was authorized by City Council at its meeting held on October 29 and 30, 2008 by its adoption of the motions in Item GM18.14.

 

2.         City Council authorize all taxes, legal and other fees up to $2,000.00 resulting from the approval of the recommendations in this report be paid from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012).

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions as she considers reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Amendment to Release of City's Interest in the most Easterly Portion of the Untravelled Cherry Street Road Allowance and the Adjoining Lane
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25018.pdf)

Appendix A - Amended Exchange of Interests between City and Metrolinx
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25019.pdf)

Appendix B - Site Map, Sketch No. PS-2008-074, Sketch No. PS-2009-076a and Draft Reference Plan prepared by Krcmar, dated June 17, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25020.pdf)


GM26.28

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Delegated Authority to Purchase or Lease Surplus School Board Properties
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer authority to approve and submit, on behalf of the City of Toronto, binding offers to acquire, by way of purchase or lease, school board properties that have been declared surplus under the Education Act if the funding is included in the current year’s Approved Capital Budget or is available in uncommitted reserve/reserve funds (i.e. where the acquisition satisfies the eligibility requirements of the reserve/reserve funds), the total compensation payable by the City does not exceed $10 million, and where the general conditions set out in Appendix “A” of the report (October 29, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have been met.

 

2.         City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer authority to negotiate with the school board regarding the terms of the offer that has been submitted and, if such negotiations are successful, to authorize a lease or agreement of purchase and sale on terms that comply with the conditions of Part 1 above.

 

3.         City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer authority to withdraw the City’s Offer if negotiations with the school board are unsuccessful.

 

4.         City Council determine not to delegate to City staff authority to submit the City to binding arbitration in order to establish the compensation payable to a school board pursuant to the terms of the Education Act.

 

5.         City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to ensure that local Councillors are consulted regarding the purchase or lease of any surplus school properties within their wards.

 

6.         City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services to execute the offers, agreements and other relevant documents to give effect to the transaction on behalf of the City.

 

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions provided for in the agreements on behalf of the City, including making payment of any necessary expenses, amending the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), and amending or waiving the terms and conditions, as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

 

8.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit any bills required to implement the foregoing, including all necessary amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, and other chapters in the Municipal Code and other by-laws, generally in accordance with the report recommendations and subject to any necessary technical adjustments.

 

9.         City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate discussions with the Ministry of Education regarding Ontario Regulation 444/98 of the Education Act with a view to implementing changes in accordance with Appendix “A” to the report (November 27, 2009) from the City Manager.

 

10.        City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee with a funding strategy to address both foreseeable and unforeseen pressures that may arise from the proposed sale of a number of surplus school board properties.

 

11.       City Council direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager – Cluster A to report back to the Executive Committee on a strategy to acquire surplus school board properties to address the needs of local communities and neighbourhoods.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Delegated Authority to Purchase or Lease Surplus School Board Properties
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25044.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 27, 2009) Supplementary report from the City Manager (GM26.28a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25445.pdf)


GM26.29

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 2, 7, 14, 15, 20, 29, 31, 36, 37, 38 

Leased Space to Meet Toronto Employment and Social Services Recession Plan Requirements
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize lease agreements for the premises described in, and on terms and conditions not to exceed those outlined in, Confidential Attachment 1 in the report (November 4, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the General Manager of Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS), and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction(s) on behalf of the City, including making payment of any necessary expenses and amending any  relevant dates to such earlier or later date(s) and on such terms and conditions as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

 

4.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 of this report upon the commencement of the occupancy of the last of the leased locations.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 4, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.  The confidential information will be made public upon the commencement of the occupancy of the last of the leased locations.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Leased Space to Meet Toronto Employment & Social Services Recession Plan Requirements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25119.pdf)

Confidential Appendix A - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Appendix B - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Appendix C - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Appendix D - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Appendix E - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Appendix F - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Appendix G - Major Terms & Conditions and Maps
Confidential Attachment 1
Leased Space to Meet Toronto Employment and Social Services Recession Plan Requirements - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25128.pdf)


GM26.30

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 5, 9, 10, 28, 38 

Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto - Fourth Quarter 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Part 2 c in Appendix 2 of the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer to read as follows:

 

"2 c       Build Toronto work with the local Councillor to ensure community space is included in any future development and that Tropicana Community Services be considered for the space."

 

2.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 120 Grangeway Avenue, more particularly described in Appendix 2 of the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including agreements related thereto, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer (as amended), and on such other and amended terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 154 Front Street East, more particularly described in Appendix 3 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including agreements related thereto, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 3 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other and amended terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

4.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 64-70 Cordova Avenue, more particularly described in Appendix 4 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including agreements related thereto, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 4 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other and amended terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

5.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 30 Tippett Road, more particularly described in Appendix 5 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including agreements related thereto, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 5 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

6.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 75 Billy Bishop Way, more particularly described in Appendix 6 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including agreements related thereto, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 6 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

7.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement to transfer the property municipally known as 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard, more particularly described in Appendix 7 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including agreements related thereto, to Build Toronto, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendices 1 and 7 to the report (October 30, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

8.         City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Office and the Director of Real Estate Services to execute the transfer agreements on behalf of the City.

 

9.         City Council grant authority to fund the City’s outstanding expenses related to these properties from future Approved Operating Budgets for Facilities and Real Estate (F&RE), as necessary, and that once these transactions are finalized, the funding for the expenses be transferred from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (LARF), with appropriate adjustments to F&RE’s future Approved Operating Budgets, as necessary, through subsequent Quarterly Variance Reports.

 

10.       City Council grant authority to make appropriate budget adjustments to the Toronto Transit Commission’s Operating Budget to address the net revenue loss arising from the transfer to Build Toronto of 154 Front Street East, 64-70 Cordova Avenue, 30 Tippett Road, 75 Billy Bishop Way, and 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard, effective on a date to be agreed upon by the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the TTC.

 

11.       City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transactions to be provided for in the transfer agreements on behalf of the City, including making payment of any necessary expenses, amending the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), and amending or waiving the terms and conditions, as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

 

12.       City Council request Build Toronto, as part of development efforts on the properties at 30 Tippet Road, 75 Billy Bishop Way and 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard, to seek to replace necessary commuter parking spaces that are displaced.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto - Fourth Quarter 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25098.pdf)

Appendices 1-7
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25099.pdf)

Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto - Fourth Quarter 2009 - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25100.pdf)


GM26.31

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 8 

Real Estate Expropriations - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, as the Approving Authority, approve the expropriation of the property interests identified in Appendix A of the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, from 3975 Keele Street West and 1150 Finch Avenue West, in connection with the construction of a portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.

 

2.         City Council grant leave for introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto.

 

3.         City Council direct City staff to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election as to a Date for Compensation and Notices of Possession, for the properties identified in Appendix A to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

4.         City Council further direct City staff to obtain appraisal reports to value the property interests identified in Appendix A to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, updated to the date of expropriation; and to prepare  and serve offers of compensation on all registered owners, at the appraised values, all in accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act.

 

5.            City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate to sign the Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Possession and the Offers of Compensation on behalf of the City for the properties identified in Appendix A to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

               

6.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to negotiate to acquire the property interests listed in Appendix B to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, including revised property requirements for certain of the properties previously approved by Council at its meeting held January 27 and 28, 2009, and to initiate expropriation proceedings, where necessary.

 

7.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the property interests listed in Appendix B to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, to forward any requests for hearing that are received to the Chief Inquiry Officer, to attend the hearings in order to present the City’s position, and to report the Chief Inquiry Officer’s recommendations back to City Council for its consideration.

 

8.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the Owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.  The confidential information will be made public once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the Owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Confidential Attachment - 1 - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Real Estate Expropriations - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25084.pdf)

Appendices A & B - Property Requirements to be Expropriated & Additional Property Requirements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25085.pdf)

Appendix C1 - Draft Reference Plan - 3975 Keele Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25086.pdf)

Appendix C2 - Draft Reference Plan - 1150 Finch Avenue West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25087.pdf)

Appendix C3 - Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25088.pdf)

Appendix C4 - Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25089.pdf)

Appendix C5 - Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25090.pdf)

Appendix C6 - Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25091.pdf)

Appendix C7 - Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25092.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1
Real Estate Expropriations - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles) - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25101.pdf)


GM26.32

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 28 

Union Station Revitalization Award of Contracts
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to finalize terms and conditions, award and administer in accordance with Attachment 2 in the report (October 28, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, a General Contractor/Construction Manager contract, and the associated Phase Agreements, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in the amount of up to $450,000,000 (net of GST), to the selected General Contractor/Construction Manager, subject to the finalization and signing of the agreements with Metrolinx and the Head Lease Agreement with the Head Lessee.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to initiate project work with the selected General Contractor/Construction Manager through the issuance of a Limited Notice to Proceed to a maximum value of $45 million (net of GST) of the $450,000,000 total noted in Part 1 above, until the full General Contractor/Construction Manager contract is executed.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to assign relevant Union Station contracts to the General Contractor/Construction Manager.

 

4.         City Council approve Vanbots, a division of Carillion Construction Inc., as the selected General Contractor/Construction Manager for the Union Station Revitalization Project pursuant to the competitive procurement call.

 

5.         City Council authorize revisions to certain terms and conditions of the West Wing sale agreement and lease to be entered into with Metrolinx that were authorized by City Council at its meeting on December 1, 2 and 3, 2008 (GM19.11) and its meeting on August 5 and 6, 2009 (EX33.44), substantially as set out in Confidential Attachment 1 and Attachment 4 to the report (October 28, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.

 

6.         City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.

 

7.         City Council direct Transportation Services to ensure that the report on the Environmental Assessment of Front Street address the issues related to adequate provision of facilities for taxi operations at Union Station.

 

8.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to extend the retainers for professional services, in accordance with the details (not including taxes) as specified below, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, such extensions to include the carrying forward of any previously authorized funds, contract terms and approvals for which the funds have not yet been expended:

 

             a.       Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP for legal services for finalizing any necessary legal documents and provision of legal advice for the ongoing Revitalization at a cost not to exceed $500,000;

 

             b.       Deloitte & Touche LLP to undertake ongoing commercial head lessee negotiations and to provide financial and real estate advice at a cost not to exceed $600,000;

 

             c.       ARUP Canada Inc., to provide the Pedestrian Microsimulation Analysis, construction modeling and staging analysis at a cost not to exceed $3.0 million;

 

             d.       NORR Limited Architects & Engineers, to provide design services, contract documentation, bidding and negotiation support, and construction administration services, including remaining heritage approvals at a cost not to exceed $35.4 million;

 

             e.        Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP to provide construction law services at a cost not to exceed $100,000.

 

9.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, once the sale and lease agreements with Metrolinx have been signed and the Head Lease Agreement has been signed.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management is now public in its entirety, and contains the following instructions which were adopted by City Council:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to enter into a Leasing Management Agreement with Redcliff Realty Management Inc., rather than as part of the Head Lease Agreement with the Head Lessee, Redcliff (Union Station) Inc., substantially on the terms approved by City Council at its meeting on August 5 and 6, 2009 (EX33.44) and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

The following confidential attachments were also made public on December 11, 2009:

 

-      Confidential Attachment 1 to the report May 28, 2009 [EX33.44a] - made public on December 11, 2009

 

-      Confidential Attachment 1 to the report July 29, 2009 [EX33.44b] - made public on December 11, 2009

 

-      Confidential Attachment 2 to the report July 29, 2009 [EX33.44b] - made public on December 11, 2009

Confidential Attachment - 1 - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Union Station Revitalization Award of Contracts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25038.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1 - Revised Terms & Conditions for Metrolinx Transactions
Background Information (City Council)
(November 27, 2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Corporate Officer and Director, Purchasing and Materials Management (GM26.32a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25441.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1 to the October 28, 2009 report [GM26.32] - made public on December 11, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25629.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1 to the May 28, 2009 report [EX33.44a] - made public on December 11, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25630.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report July 29, 2009 [EX33.44b] - made public on December 11, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25631.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report July 29, 2009 [EX33.44b] - made public on December 11, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25632.pdf)


GM26.35

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 30 

Acquisition of 134 and 136 Broadview Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the acquisition of 134 and 136 Broadview Avenue (refer to the Location Map attached to the report (October 26, 2009) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority), from HPH (Broadview) Limited, for the purchase price and all associated costs such as land transfer tax, survey, environmental studies, appraisal, brokerage fees and legal (the “Purchase Amount”) (see Attachment 1 – Confidential Information to the report (October 26, 2009) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority.)

 

2.         City Council authorize an increase to TPA’s 2009 Capital Budget for the Queen / Broadview area by the Purchase Amount which will be funded through the City’s Land Reserve Fund (“LRF”).

 

3.         City Council direct that upon acquisition, the purchased lands to be designated for municipal parking purposes, to be managed by the TPA.

 

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

 

5.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to site and configure the new LRT loop with least impact on the surrounding residential community.

 

6.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission and the Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and any appropriate City Departments, to present the plan to surrounding business, the Riverside BIA and residential community for their comments.

 

7.         City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority to continue to work to replace all of the current parking spaces at the Broadview parking lot and as well be requested to try to increase the number of  Green P parking spaces in the Broadview and Queen area.

 

8.         City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority to work with Riverside Artist Network and the Local Councillor with the assistance of the Affordable Housing Office on opportunities to include affordable housing on any of the newly configured TPA lots.

 

9.         City Council direct that a copy of this Item be sent to the Affordable Housing Committee and the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority.

 

10.       City Council authorize the public release of Attachment 1 to the report (October 26, 2009) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority - Confidential Information, if Council approves the acquisition and the transaction is completed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

11.       City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the actions necessary to give effect thereto.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 26, 2009) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.  The confidential information will be made public once the transaction is completed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Acquisition of 134 and 136 Broadview Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25045.pdf)

Attachment - Site Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25046.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1

GM26.36

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 12 

North York Academy of Golf and Practice Range Inc. - Resolution of Claim
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 of the report (November 3, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations and the settlement agreement attached to the report (November 3, 2009) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by Council.

 

The following instructions contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2009) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

 

1.         City Council approve the Minutes of Settlement attached as Attachment 2;

 

2.         City Council authorize appropriate City staff to sign any documents necessary to give effect to the said Minutes of Settlement.

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.

 

Confidential Attachment 2, headed "Minutes of Settlement", appended to the report (November 3, 2009) from the City Solicitor, is now public in its entirety.

Confidential Attachment - 1 and 2 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Report - North York Academy of Golf and Practice Range Inc. - Resolution of Claim
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25102.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1
Confidential Attachment 2
North York Academy of Golf and Practice Range Inc. - Resolution of Claim - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25105.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Confidential Attachment 2, headed "Minutes of Settlement", made public by City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25628.pdf)


GM26.37

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Amending Report on Proposed Land Exchange at 444 Yonge Street
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delete and replace paragraph 3 of “Other Conditions” on Appendix “A” of Item GM16.9, adopted by City Council at its meeting held on July 15, 16 and 17, 2008, with the following:

 

"3.        Purchaser and any subsequent owner of the adjoining development site to continue to maintain and repair Parts 1 and 2 (the “Walkways”) on Sketch No. PS-2008-026 in perpetuity and to provide sufficient evidence of insurance coverage, including naming the City as an additional insured, satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and in relation to the walkway shown as Part 2, to provide an indemnity to the City against any claims."

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Amending Report on Proposed Land Exchange at 444 Yonge Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25170.pdf)

Appendix A - Sketch No. PS-2008-026
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25171.pdf)


Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 25
LS25.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Motion Controlled Apartment Building Corridor Lighting
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards, as per Appendix “A” attached to the report (October 19, 2009) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

 

2.         City Council request that the Province amend Ontario Building Code Articles 12.2.2.1 and 12.3.4.9. as they relate to  motion sensor controlled lighting in multi-residential buildings (exceeding three storeys or having a building area over 600 square metres) to require:

 

a.         That emergency lighting levels of 10 lux be maintained in all common areas of a multi-residential building, when the lighting system is dormant and where motion sensor controlled lighting is used.

 

b.           That all zones/areas of an underground garage of a multi-residential building, be fully lighted when occupied, for safety purposes (where motion sensor controlled lighting is used in a particular zone); and

 

c.         Emergency lighting levels of 10 lux, be maintained in the underground garage of a multi-residential building, to address the issue of "no null zones", when the motion sensor controlled lighting system is dormant

 

3.         City Council request the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, Toronto Building, the City Manager's Tower Renewal Group, the Toronto Environment Office, the Energy Efficiency Office and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to consult with, among others, the Greater Toronto Apartment Association, tenants associations and the commercial lighting industry, to develop amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 629, Property Standards, which will allow for widespread utilization of motion sensor technology while recognizing the need for the safety of occupants and visitors to buildings.  Furthermore, should it be deemed necessary, the regulations developed for the City of Toronto Municipal Code will be forwarded to the Province with a recommendation to consider including them in the Ontario Building Code.

 

4.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill to give effect to the recommendations in this report.

Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-24444.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23,2009) Supplementary report from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards (LS25.3a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25418.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 3, 2009) Letter from Mark Goss, General Manager, Operations, Exhibition Place (LS.New.LS25.3.1)
(November 3, 2009) Letter from Philip Jessup, Director, Cities and Technology, The Climate Group (LS.New.LS25.3.2)
(November 4, 2009) Letter from Shirley Coyle, President, Ruud Lighting Canada / BetaLED (LS.New.LS25.3.3)
(October 31, 2009) Letter from Michele Farley, Senior Fire Code Consultant, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd. and Christian DeMarco, Fire Protection Engineer, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd. (LS.New.LS25.3.4)

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 33
PG33.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41 

2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard – Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the rezoning application in its current form as the proposal, which includes the lands at 175 Commander Boulevard, does not conform to the Official Plan, and conflicts and does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

 

2.         If the applicants exclude the 175 Commander Boulevard lands from the proposed shopping centre redevelopment, City staff and the applicant work together on a rezoning proposal which would conform to the policies of the Official Plan and conform and not conflict with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the rezoning application in its current form.

Background Information (Committee)
2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard Rezoning Application Request for Direction Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24275.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 6, 2009) E-mail from Steven A. Zakem, Aird & Berlis LLP (PG.Main.PG33.1.1)

PG33.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Commercial Floorplate Size in New Buildings
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Attachment 1 of the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, by adding the following sentence at the end of the proposed Official Plan Amendment:

 

“In commercial heritage conservation districts where the prevailing floorplate size is an important feature of the district’s heritage character, the zoning regulations for ground floor commercial retail uses in new buildings must provide for a maximum store or commercial unit size based on the foregoing considerations, and consistent with the heritage conservation district plan.”

 

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 1 as amended, of the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment as may be required.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Commercial Floorplate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24365.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 26, 2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (PG33.3a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25437.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 4, 2009) Letter from Ron Richards, R.G. Richards & Associates (PG.New.PG33.3.1)

PG33.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Approval of 2009 Toronto Heritage Grant Awards
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve awards for the 2009 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for the 42 heritage properties in the City of Toronto, as set out below, to assist in funding the scope of restoration work generally described in Attachment No. 1 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Toronto Heritage Grant Program previously approved by City Council:

 

a.         252-64 Adelaide Street East, Bank of Upper Canada, commercial, $15,000;

b.         49 Alcina Avenue, house, $5,000;

c.         84 Bedford Road, house, $4,500;

d.         2 Berkeley Street, Berkeley Castle, commercial, $15,000;

e.         95 Brunswick Avenue, house, $500;

f.          283 Carlton Street, house, $5,000;

g.         285 Carlton Street, house, $5,000;

h.         65 Church Street, St James Cathedral Parish House, $30,000;

i.          194 Dowling Avenue, apartment block/recreation centre, $25,000;

j.          15 Draper Street, house, $5,000;

k.         17 Draper Street, house, $5,000;

l.          14 Elm Street, Arts and Letters Club, $10,000;

m.        181 First Avenue, house, $2,000;

n.         558 Gerrard Street East, Governor’s House, Don Jail, Institutional, $10,000;

o.         34 Isabella St. house now Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archive, $5,000;

p.         152 King Street East, Daniel Brooke Building, commercial, $10,000;

q.         12 Laurier Avenue, row housing, $500;

r.          14 Metcalfe Street, house, $2,500;

s.          70 Old Kingston Road, Melville Church, $5,000;

t.          56 Queen Street East, Metropolitan United Church, $6,000;

u.         414 Queen Street West, commercial, $10,000;

v.         580 Queen Street West, commercial, $15,000;

w.        21 Rose Avenue, house, $7,000;

x.         46 Rose Avenue, house, $2,500;

y.         378 Sackville Street, house, $2,000;

z.         380 Sackville Street, house, $2,000;

aa.        43 Salisbury Avenue, house, $2,000;

bb.       118 Spruce Street, house, $3,500;

cc.        120 Spruce Street, house, $2,000;

dd.       1 St Andrew’s Road, Thomson Bonese house, $1,000;

ee.        30 Tiverton Avenue, house, $2,000;

ff.        10 Toronto Street, Seventh Post Office, commercial, $5,000;

gg.       37 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

hh.       56 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

ii.         58 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

jj.         59 Tranby Avenue, house, $1,000;

kk.       60 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

ll.         62 Tranby Avenue, house, $4,500;

mm.     64 Tranby Avenue, house, $4,500;

nn.       419 Wellesley Street East, house, $1,500;

oo.       421 Wellesley Street East, house, $1,500;

pp.       97 Winchester Street, house, $2,000.

 

2.         Use of the grant awards outlined in Recommendation (1) of the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be limited to only the proposed restoration work approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and that issuing of the grant award be subject to the grant recipient satisfying all conditions as set out in the Letter of Understanding between the City and the grant recipient.

Background Information (Committee)
2009 Toronto Heritage Grant
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24369.pdf)


PG33.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Design Review Panel: Pilot Project Evaluation and Related Recommendations
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Attachment 2:  Private Development Thresholds of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as follows:

 

Modify threshold 2) to read:

 

“The application is located along an “Avenue” as identified in the OP Map 2, or a planned Transit City Line and contains significant public realm impacts as a result of location, scale, form or architectural quality.”

 

Remove threshold 3) and replace with:

 

“3)       The application is for:

 

a.         a large development site, fronting on a Major Street identified on Map 3 of the Official Plan, with three or more buildings and one or more new public streets;

 

b.         a large retail development fronting on a Major Street identified on Map 3 of the Official Plan.”

 

2.         City Council approve the Design Review Panel as a permanent component of the development approvals process to be implemented according to procedures outlined in Attachments 3 and 4 of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

3.         City Council approve expansion of the Design Review Panel process for public capital projects and for private development as outlined in Attachments 1 and Attachment 2 as amended, of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

4.         City Council request all agencies and divisions which conduct capital projects with significant public realm impacts, as identified in Attachment 1 of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to include early consultation with the Design Review Panel as part of undertaking those projects.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including incorporating an outline of the Design Review Panel process, as per the Attachments of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, into the Toronto Development Guide.

Background Information (Committee)
Design Review Panel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24383.pdf)


PG33.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Provision of TTC Passes for Units in New Residential Condominium Buildings
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse the provision of a TTC adult Metropass pass during the first year of occupancy for each new condominium unit as a condition of condominium approval in all buildings with 20 or more units located in the City’s targeted mixed use growth areas comprising the Downtown, the Central Waterfront, the Centres and the Avenues.

 

2.         The policy be extended incrementally to targeted mixed growth areas and avenues as they evolve through the planning process.

 

3.         The passes be provided on the basis that they will be at no cost to the purchaser.

 

4.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  to evaluate and report on the policy after it has been fully operational for two years.

 

5.         City Council forward the report for information to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario), the Minister of Transportation (Canada), the FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities), CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association) and APTA (American Public Transit Association).

Background Information (Committee)
TTC Passes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24384.pdf)


PG33.10

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

New Sign Regulation and Revenue Strategy for the City of Toronto
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code substantially in accordance with the draft by-law in Appendix A, attached to the report (November 27, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, (which consolidates additional amendments to the draft Sign By-law as detailed in Appendix K to the November 27, 2009 report) to add the proposed Chapter 694, Signs, General, to the City of Toronto Municipal Code regulating the installation of signs on buildings and property, such amendment to come into effect on April 6, 2010, with the following amendments:

 

a.         deleting from sub-section 694-18.C, the hours "12 a.m. and 6 a.m." and inserting instead the hours of "11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.", so that the sub-section now reads:

 

               694-18 Illumination.

 

"C.       No sign shall be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except where:

 

1.         the sign is a first party sign associated with a lawful business which operates during this period and only while the business is actually in operation; or

 

2.          the sign is located in the Downtown Yonge Street Special Sign District, the Dundas Square Special Sign District, or the Gardiner Gateway Special Sign District."

 

b.         adding to sub-section 694.6 A(3), the words "or BIA", so that the sub-section now reads:

 

                          694-6 Exemption from permit requirements.

 

                          "A(3) A sign erected by a charitable, cultural or community organization, or BIA, for the purpose of advertising events held or sponsored by such organization, provided:"

 

2.         City Council direct that no new outdoor advertising concepts be executed or permitted unless specifically identified in the by-law, and that any approach to outdoor advertising be submitted to staff and approved by Council before production and display.

 

3.         City Council direct that electronic fuel pump signs be limited in their application to no more than 50 percent of the fuel pumps on any particular property.

 

4.         City Council direct that the notification provisions which are proposed for owners, be also extended to business and residential tenants and such additional notification may be by way of postal drop or bill distribution all at the expense of the applicant.

 

5.         City Council adopt Schedule ‘A’ - Sign Districts, of the proposed Chapter 694, in a form substantially consistent with Appendix B to the report (November 27, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

6.         City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, by repealing 27‑152 B. (8) (a) to remove from Community Councils the delegated power regarding sign by-law amendments and minor variances, leaving within the jurisdiction of the Community Councils appeals of refusals of applications for temporary sign permits under 693‑17B(5) and (6) and appeals of revocations of  temporary sign permits under 693-17C(2) of Chapter 693, Signs.

 

7.         City Council establish a City board named the Sign Variance Committee, as described in Appendix H to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to make final decisions on first‑party sign variance application appeals and on third party sign variance applications as set out in Part 10 below, with Appendix H amended as follows:

 

a.         Adding to Bullet Point 3 of the Qualifications Section, the words:

 

"and not be an owner, employee or agent of an advertising agency, communications or media relations agency or be an employee, agent or owner of a business which owns, controls or has shares in a media outlet.".

 

b.         Amending Bullet Point 5 of the Qualifications Section to now read:

 

"-   at least 3 members have adjudication experience and 2 members have public speaking and organizational skills, to be able to chair meetings public meetings and maintain order in conflict situations."

 

8.         City Council amend the Public Appointments Policy by incorporating Appendix H, as amended by Part 7 above, to the report as Appendix E.8 to the Policy and authorize the City Clerk to begin the advertised recruitment process to select the first members of the Sign Variance Committee using the qualifications and process described in the Public Appointments Policy, as so amended.

 

9.         City Council delegate to the Chief Building Official the legislative authority, which is deemed to be minor in nature, to grant variances to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, dealing with first party signs in accordance with the criteria for evaluating applications for variances set out in Appendix A to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, subject to a provision for the Ward Councillor(s), the applicant, or any party who received notice in accordance with the provisions in the Sign By-law, to appeal the decision of the Chief Building Official to the Sign Variance Committee, such delegation to come into effect on April 6, 2010.

 

10.       City Council delegate to the Sign Variance Committee the authority to make final decisions on the hearing of appeals of the Chief Building Official’s decisions, on first party sign variance applications and to make decisions on third party sign variance applications in accordance with the criteria for evaluating applications for variances set out in Appendix A to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, subject to an appeal in respect of approved variances only, at the instance of the Ward Councillor(s) to the Community Council and then to City Council for final decision, such delegation to come into effect on April 6, 2010.

 

11.       City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on possible amendments to the by-law and to Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which would implement Part 10 above.

 

12.       City Council repeal Subsection 1 (f) (i) of the Schedule “B” to By-law No. 22980 of the former City of Scarborough; Subsections 297-12N and 297-13 of Chapter 297, Signs, of the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto, as amended; Sections 835.5.2.42.1, (Sign Review Committee- defined), 835.5.8 (Application for minor variance), and 835.5.9 (Application – minor variance – review) of Chapter 835, Sign, of the Municipal Code of the former City of York, as amended; and, Subsections 215-8B,C and 215-31 of Chapter 215, Signs, of the Municipal Code of the former City of Etobicoke, as amended, such repeal to take effect on April 6, 2010.

 

13.       Council adopt an annual Third Party Sign Tax (the “TPST”), payable by all Third Party Sign Owners on each Third Party Sign owned by them, to be effective on the date the sign by-law comes into effect, in accordance with the design features set out in Appendix E to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

14.       City Council establish and adopt tax rates to be applied to the annual Third Party Sign Tax in accordance with the design features set out in Appendix E to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

15.       City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, by adding 27‑126 C. (2)(d) to delegate the hearing of any TPST appeals to the Government Management Committee and designate the Government Management Committee as the City’s appeal and dispute resolution body under the TPST by-law.

 

16.       City Council adopt the fees as set out in Appendix F to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer,  and authorize Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition, and  Chapter 441, Fees and Charges of the Municipal Code to be amended to include such fees.

 

17.       City Council authorize the inclusion within the Toronto Building 2010 interim operating budget of an amount of $205,000 to fund the start-up of the dedicated Sign Unit until April 30, 2010 and forward the full budget for the dedicated Sign Unit, outlined in this report to be funded from the TPST, to the 2010 Operating Budget process for consideration.

 

18.       City Council allocate $1,004,400 in 2010 and $1,158,100 in 2011 from the revenues of the TPST to the dedicated Sign Unit in Toronto Building to fund the administration and enforcement of the sign by-law and the administration and collection of the TPST.

 

19.       City Council authorize an increase in the 2009 Toronto Building Base Budget of $470,600 to secure the space and equipment for the dedicated Sign Unit required to support the administration of the unit, and that such amount be withdrawn from the Public Realm Reserve Fund as a one-time draw, and to be repaid from the revenues of the TPST.

 

20.       City Council allocate $1,413,600 from the revenues of the TPST towards repayment of the Public Realm Reserve Fund for the cost to secure space and equipment and program development costs and refer the remainder of the net revenues to the 2010 budget cycle.

 

21.       City Council request the City Manager to consider and report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, prior to the effective date of the tax only if any recommended amendments are required, to be based on any sign industry financial statements, including worksheets, and access to Auditors and third-party Auditors, to be received before March 31, 2010.

 

22.       City Council request the City Manager to review the regulatory program after one full year of operation to ensure that it has sufficient resources to effectively and vigorously enforce the Sign By-law in all of its aspects.

 

23.       City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to co-ordinate with MPAC to ensure that the assessment of property value with respect to signs is considered in the context of the tax adopted by Council.

 

24.       City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on possible amendments to the by-law to permit the installation of signs installed as a parapet above the level of the roof in exchange for the removal of an existing roof sign on the same premises.

 

25.       City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on options to restrict signage in the waterfront area, including the possibility of establishing a Special Sign District to apply to the waterfront area.

 

26.       City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the April 29, 2010 meeting of Licensing and Standards Committee, on a mechanism to regulate control and/or eliminate third party signs/billboards on moving vehicles.

 

27.       City Council refer the following motion to the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to address in his one-year review of the new by-law:

 

              Moved by Councillor Kelly:

 

              That the draft sign by-law attached to the report (November 27, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer [PG33.10b] as Appendix A – Revised Appendix A – New Sign By-law for the City of Toronto, be amended by adding to Section 694-22.A, the words "and electronic static copy", so that the sub-section now reads:

 

                        694-22 Third party sign general regulations.

 

"A.       Third party signs are permitted to display mechanical copy and electronic static copy."

 

28.       City Council refer the following motion to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, for a report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

              Moved by Councillor Mammoliti:

 

              That the draft sign by-law attached to the report (November 27, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer [PG33.10b] as Appendix A – Revised Appendix A – New Sign By-law for the City of Toronto, be amended by:

 

              a.       amending Section 694-19, headed "Sign Districts", to include a new sign district for Emery Village, which should include a map outlining the district in Schedule A, and be described as follows:

 

                          (16) EV-SSD   Emery Village Special Sign District.

 

b.         amending Section 694-26, headed "Special sign district sign regulations", to include Emery Village as follows:

 

                         The Emery Village Special Sign District may, subject to conforming to Emery Village Business Improvement Area sign design standards as described in Schedule B of this chapter and the approval of the Emery Village Business Improvement Area sign committee, contain the following third party signs:

 

1.          wall sign erected on a property designated C-Commercial, E-Employment and U-Utility.

 

a          The sign face area shall not exceed 22 square metres.

 

b.         The height shall not exceed 15.0 metres.

 

c.         The sign shall not be erected within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

 

                                     d.        The sign shall not be erected or displayed within 30 metres of any premises located, in whole or part, in a R, RA, or OS sign district.

 

e.         The sign shall not extend beyond either end of the wall on which it is erected.

 

f.          The sign shall have no more than one single face.

 

g.         The sign shall not extend above the wall or parapet wall of the building on which it is erected.

 

2.         A ground sign erected on a property designated C-Commercial,  E-Employment and U-Utility provided:                    

 

a.               The sign face area shall not exceed 22 square metres.

 

b.         The height shall not exceed 10.0 metres.

 

c.         The sign shall not be erected within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

 

d.         The sign shall not be erected within 2.0 metres of a property line.

 

e.         The sign shall not be erected within 6.0 metres of a street line.

 

f.          The sign shall not be erected or displayed within 30 metres of any premises located, in whole or part, in a R, RA, or OS sign district.

 

g.         The sign shall have no more than two sign faces.

 

                              3.   Notwithstanding sub-section 694-15B(2) a roof sign erected on a property designated C-Commercial and E-Employment provided:

 

a.         The sign face area shall not exceed 22 square metres.

 

b.         The sign shall not be erected on a building exceeding 3 stories.

 

c.         The height shall not exceed 10.0 metres from the roof directly below the sign.

 

d.         The sign shall not be erected within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

 

e.         The sign shall not be erected or displayed within 30 metres of any premises located, in whole or part, in a R, RA, or OS sign district.

 

f.          The sign shall have no more than two sign faces.

 

4.         A ground sign containing electronic static copy erected on a property designated as C-Commercial,  E-Employment and U-Utility provided:

 

a.         The sign face area shall not exceed 50 square metres.

 

b.         The height shall not exceed 10.0 metres.

 

c.         The sign shall not be erected within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

 

d.         The sign shall not be erected within 2.0 metres of a property line.

 

e.         The sign shall not be erected within 6.0 metres of a street line.

 

f.          The sign shall not be erected or displayed within 100 metres of any premises located, in whole or part, in a R, RA, or OS sign district.

 

g.         The sign shall not be erected within 200 metres of another third party sign containing electronic static copy.

 

h.         The sign shall have no more than two sign faces.

 

5.         A roof sign containing electronic static copy erected on a property designated as C-Commercial,  E-Employment  provided:

 

a.         The sign face area shall not exceed 50 square metres.

 

b.         The sign shall not be erected on a building exceeding 3 stories.

 

c.         The height shall not exceed 10.0 metres from the roof directly below the sign.

 

d.         The sign shall not be erected within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

 

e.         The sign shall not be erected or displayed within 30 metres of any premises located, in whole or part, in a R, RA, or OS sign district.

 

f.          The sign shall have no more than two sign faces.

 

g.         The sign shall not be erected within 200 metres of another third party sign containing electronic static copy.

 

6.         A wall sign containing electronic static copy erected on a property designated C-Commercial, E-Employment provided:

 

a.        The sign face area shall not exceed 50 square metres.

 

b.        The height shall not exceed 15.0 metres.

 

c.        The sign shall not be erected within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

 

d.       The sign shall not be erected or displayed within 30 metres of any premises located, in whole or part, in a R, RA, or OS sign district.

 

e.        The sign shall not extend beyond either end of the wall on which it is erected.

 

f.        The sign shall have no more than one single face.

 

g.        The sign shall not extend above the wall or parapet wall of the building on which it is erected.

 

h.        The sign shall not be erected within 200 metres of another third party sign containing electronic static copy.

 

7.         Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in this chapter, any existing third party sign that has been legally erected before or after the adoption of this chapter can be replaced in whole or in part providing that the height of the new sign does not exceed the height of the existing sign, and the sign face area of the new sign does not exceed the sign face area of the existing sign or the maximum sizes outlined in the EV-SSD, whichever is greater.  The new sign may contain mechanical copy.

 

29.       City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary Bills for introduction in Council to implement the above recommendations, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft bills as may be required.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
New Sign Regulations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24387.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24741.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24742.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix C
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24743.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix D
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24744.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix E
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24745.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix F
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24746.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix G
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24747.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix H
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24748.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix I
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24749.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 27, 2009) supplementary report from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (PG33.10b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25449.pdf)

Appendix A - New Sign By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25450.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25468.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25469.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25470.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25471.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25472.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 6
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25473.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 7
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25474.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25475.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 9
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25476.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 10
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25477.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 11
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25478.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 12
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25479.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 13
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25480.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 14
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25481.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 15
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25482.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 16
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25483.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 17
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25484.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 18
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25485.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 19
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25486.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 20
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25487.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 21
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25489.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 22
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25490.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 23
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25491.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 24
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25492.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 25
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25493.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 26
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25494.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 27
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25495.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 28
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25496.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 29
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25497.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 30
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25498.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 31
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25499.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 32
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25500.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 33
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25501.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 34
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25502.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 35
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25503.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 36
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25504.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 37
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25505.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 38
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25506.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 39
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25507.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 40
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25508.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 41
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25509.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 42
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25510.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 43
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25511.pdf)

Appendix B - Sign District Map - Ward 44
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25512.pdf)

Appendix J - Economic Impact Analysis of Third Party Sign Tax, Professor D. Amborski
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25453.pdf)

Appendix K - Proposed Amendments to the New Sign By-law for the City of Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25454.pdf)

Presentation by the Chief Building Official (December 1, 2009).
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25521.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 22, 2009) Letter from Kevin Paul, Ontario Real Estate, Canadian Pacific Railway Company (PG.Main.PG33.10.1)
(May 22, 2009) Letter from Jeffrey P. Peters, Base-Land Developments Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.2)
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Eli Dadouch, Firm Capital Properties Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.3)
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Manor Haas, Endodontics at Yonge & Lawrence (PG.Main.PG33.10.4)
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Elliot Strashin, S. Strashin & Sons Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.5)
(May 26, 2009) Fax from Yvette Chmielnik, Contours 2000 Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.6)
(May 26, 2009) E-mail from A. Iquagni and Max Sellouk (PG.Main.PG33.10.7)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Morley Zisckind, Zisckind Enterprises (PG.Main.PG33.10.8)
(May 26, 2009) Fax from Jim Apostolopoulos, Triple Properties Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.9)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Franco Prevedello, 547429 Ontario Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.10)
(May 26, 2009) Fax from Gary Fine, 536231 Ontario Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.11)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Mark Bertoia, Sorbara Group (PG.Main.PG33.10.12)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Erez Karp, 1495068 Ontario Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.13)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Graham Lute, Kids Help Phone (PG.Main.PG33.10.14)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Carlos Valente (PG.Main.PG33.10.15)
(May 27, 2009) Fax from Chris Dorscht, Mirvish Productions (PG.Main.PG33.10.16)
(May 27, 2009) Fax from Chris and Frances Mergelos (PG.Main.PG33.10.17)
(May 27, 2009) Letter from Max Mirhosseini (PG.Main.PG33.10.18)
(May 27, 2009) Letter from Chi Cheung, Milyin Corporation (PG.Main.PG33.10.19)
(May 28, 2009) E-mail from Garth Douglas, gsdmedia (PG.Main.PG33.10.20)
(May 28, 2009) Letter from Mimi Yung, Connium Management Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.21)
(May 28, 2009) Letter from Alfio Pasquarelli, Pizza Pizza Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.22)
(May 28, 2009) Fax from Robert Desai, Advance Safety World Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.23)
(May 28, 2009) Fax from C.M. Stickley, The Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Dennis Branch 31 (PG.Main.PG33.10.24)
(May 29, 2009) Fax from Jogindee Singh, Ajmer Dollar Discount Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.25)
(May 29, 2009) Fax from Gary Clementi, 1503279 Ontario Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.26)
(May 30, 2009) Fax from Betty Feder, Labriza Properties (PG.Main.PG33.10.27)
(May 29, 2009) Fax from Neville Woolf, Woolf Property Management (PG.Main.PG33.10.28)
(June 1, 2009) E-mail from Rocco Forgione, Rexton Developments Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.29)
(May 26, 2009) E-mail from Tony Ciamarra (PG.Main.PG33.10.30)
(June 2, 2009) Fax from Paul Kim, Adelaide Simcoe Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.31)
(June 11, 2009) Letter from Dani Cohen, King Financial Holdings Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.32)
(June 12, 2009) Letter from Rosanne Caron, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.Main.PG33.10.33)
(August 1, 2009) E-mail from Spero Bassil, High Point Investments Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.34)
(August 27, 2009) Fax from Peter Dimakos, Dimakos Holdings Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.35)
(September 25, 2009) Letter from Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.36)
(September 25, 2009) Letter from Howard Macklin, Weston Tile (PG.Main.PG33.10.37)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Josephine Chan (PG.New.PG33.10.38)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Alexa Hatanaka (PG.New.PG33.10.39)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Mark Sherman (PG.New.PG33.10.40)
(November 1, 2009) E-mail from Stan Krzyzanowski (PG.New.PG33.10.41)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Andrew Davies, No. 9 Contemporary Art & the Environment (PG.New.PG33.10.42)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Jani Yates, Institute of Communication Agencies (PG.New.PG33.10.43)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Terra Fisher, Daktronics (PG.New.PG33.10.44)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Devon Ostrom, BeautifulCity.ca (PG.New.PG33.10.45)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PG.New.PG33.10.46)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Josh Harrower (PG.New.PG33.10.47)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Sue Cohen, SKETCH (PG.New.PG33.10.48)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor (PG.New.PG33.10.49)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Mike Reid, Resource Development (PG.New.PG33.10.50)
(November 4, 2009) Letter from Les Abro, Abcon Media and Viktor Lang, Mega Poster (PG.New.PG33.10.51)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Ross Burns (PG.New.PG33.10.52)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Russ Riseley, Melaine Communications Group Inc. (PG.New.PG33.10.53)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from George Fortounas (PG.New.PG33.10.54)
(November 2, 2009) Fax from Eros G. Fiacconi, Tunnel Vision Marketing Limited (PG.New.PG33.10.55)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Heather Hurst and Vince Rice, West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation (PG.New.PG33.10.56)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from John Provenzano, Parkinson Society Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.57)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Just Cole, Sign Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.58)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Bill Houston, Sign Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.59)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Blair Murdoch, Allvision Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.60)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.61)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from John Van Burek, Pleiades Theatre (PG.New.PG33.10.62)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Alejandra Bravo, Art Starts (PG.New.PG33.10.63)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Dr. Frank A. Clayton, Altus Group (PG.New.PG33.10.64)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Tim Whalley, Scarborough Arts Council (PG.New.PG33.10.65)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Rosanne Caron, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.66)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Lisa McKeon, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.67)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Robert Reaume, Association of Canadian Advertisers (PG.New.PG33.10.68)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Janet Callaghan, Canadian Media Directors' Council (PG.New.PG33.10.69)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Kristian Clarke, Canadian Artists Representation/le front des artistes canadiens Ontario (PG.New.PG33.10.70)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Sid Catalano, Pattison Outdoor Advertising (PG.New.PG33.10.71)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Ross Muzylo, Outdoor Opportunities Inc. (PG.New.PG33.10.72)
Communications (City Council)
(November 2, 2009) Letter from Israel Maierovits, President, Hermes Properties Limited  (CC.Main.PG33.10.73)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Gord Green, General Manager, Category 5 Imaging  (CC.Main.PG33.10.74)
(November 20, 2009) Letter from Sandra Kennedy, Director of Marketing, Harry Rosen (CC.Supp.PG33.10.75)
(November 25, 2009) E-mail from Michael Budd (CC.Supp.PG33.10.76)
(November 26, 2009) E-mail from Paul Gorbould (CC.Supp.PG33.10.77)
(November 26, 2009) E-mail from Alison Gorbould (CC.Supp.PG33.10.78)
(November 24, 2009) Letter from Cindy Wagman, Canadian Women's Foundation (CC.New.PG33.10.79)
(November 20, 2009) Letter from Sandra Kennedy, Director of Marketing, Harry Rosen (CC.New.PG33.10.80)
(November 23, 2009) Letter from May Luong, Land Use Planner, Borden Ladner Gervais (CC.New.PG33.10.81)
(November 30, 2009) Submission from EKOS Research Associates (CC.New.PG33.10.82)
(December 7, 2009) Submission from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21 - St. Paul's (CC.New.PG33.10.83)
(December 7, 2009) Letter from Dave Meslin, Founder, Toronto Public Space Committee, submitted by Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21 - St. Paul's (CC.New.PG33.10.84)

10a Referral of the Sign By-law Review to the Planning and Growth Management Committee
Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Executive Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24595.pdf)

Letter from Mayor David Miller
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24596.pdf)


Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 28
PW28.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 11 

St. Clair Avenue West Widening Class Environmental Assessment Study
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Project File for the St. Clair Avenue West Widening Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

 

2.         City Council direct that the approval of the St. Clair Avenue West Widening Environmental Assessment Study be conditional upon the protection for the future extension of the St. Clair Avenue LRT westerly to Jane Street.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.2-St. Clair Avenue West Widening Class Environmental Assessment Study - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24354.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 21, 2009) Letter from Brian Milligan, Acting President, St. Clair West Village Residents Association (PW.Main.PW28.2.1)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Lester Hiraki  (PW.New.PW28.2.2)

PW28.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.3-Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24355.pdf)


PW28.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Authority to Enter into Offer to Connect and Connection Agreements with PowerStream Inc. for the Milliken Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion and to Pay Costs Associated with these Agreements
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into an Offer to Connect Agreement with PowerStream, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, including, among other things, a commitment by the City to provide such easements as may be required for the installation of required electrical infrastructure on City land and a commitment by the City to enter into a further Connection Agreement with PowerStream if required at a later date.
 

2.         City Council grant authority to pay costs identified in and associated with the Offer to Connect Agreement to PowerStream, including connection charges for works required to connect the new pumping station to an electrical power source and system enhancement charges that may be levied by PowerStream as a result of the connection once the new pumping station is operational.
 

3.         City Council grant authority to enter into the Connection Agreement identified in paragraph 1 above on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, if such a Connection Agreement is later required by PowerStream, and to pay any charges incidental to and associated with the Connection Agreement.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.4-Authority to Enter into Offer to Connect and Connection Agreements with PowerStream Inc. for the Milliken Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion and to Pay Costs Associated with these Agreements - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24356.pdf)


PW28.5

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Biosolids Master Plan Update
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the Biosolids Master Plan Update Environmental Assessment  in regards to the Ashbridges Bay, Humber and North Toronto Treatment Plant and direct staff to implement the biosolids management strategies contained in the Master Plan for each of the three wastewater treatment plants at Ashbridges Bay, Humber and North Toronto.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, to procure additional beneficial use and landfill disposal services for biosolids from the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant (ABTP) on a sole source basis and on such terms and conditions as he considers appropriate until such time as staff are able to secure competitively bid long term contracts and services to further beneficially use biosolids from ABTP as outlined in the Biosolids Master Plan Update.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, to execute one or more contracts and/or agreements on terms and conditions satisfactory to him and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct staff to immediately relinquish the Ontario Ministry of Environment Certificate of Approval for incinerators at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant.

 

5.         City Council approve the beneficial use options for the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant biosolids contained in the Biosolids Master Plan which do not include Thermal Technologies.

 

6.         City Council request that when the recommendations contained in the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, regarding the Highland Creek Treatment Plant are before the January 5, 2010, meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, the Committee again defer the matter until its February 2, 2010 meeting.

 

7.         City Council request the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to consider the following recommendation at such time as it considers the above-noted report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water:

 

“That the General Manager, Toronto Water, be directed to accelerate the implementation of the biosolids management strategies for the Highland Creek as detailed in the Biosolids Master Plan in order to realize capital and operating cost savings of approximately $15 million over the ten year period (2009 - 2019), and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its meeting on February 2, 2010.”

 

8.         City Council forward this report to the Board of Health for information.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.5-Biosolids Master Plan Update - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24840.pdf)

PW28.5-Attachment - BMP Update Executive Summary
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24358.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 1, 2009) E-mail from David Done (PW.New.PW28.5.1)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Andrew Schulz (PW.New.PW28.5.2)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Jim Robb (PW.New.PW28.5.3)
(November 2, 2009) Submission from Karen Buck, President, Citizens for a Safe Environment (PW.New.PW28.5.4)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Karey Shinn (PW.New.PW28.5.5)
(November 3, 2009) Letter from Michael Rosenberg (PW.New.PW28.5.6)
Communications (City Council)
(November 18, 2009) E-mail from Jim Bynum, Vice President, Help for Sewage Victims  (CC.Main.PW28.5.7)
(November 18, 2009) E-mail from Anthony Humble, Co-Founder and Acting Chairman, Zero Waste Energy Systems Inc. (CC.Main.PW28.5.8)
(November 18, 2009) E-mail from Wendy Deavitt (CC.Main.PW28.5.9)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Dr. Edo McGowan (CC.Main.PW28.5.10)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Sandy Latchford (CC.Main.PW28.5.11)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Ron Hart (CC.Main.PW28.5.12)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Jim Poushinsky, Chair, Ottawa Citizens Against Pollution by Sewage (CC.Main.PW28.5.13)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Mary Moriarty (CC.Main.PW28.5.14)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Maureen Hubble (CC.Main.PW28.5.15)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Mary Tiessen (CC.Main.PW28.5.16)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Judy Court (CC.Main.PW28.5.17)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Robert Bruce (CC.Main.PW28.5.18)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Leslie Fell (CC.Main.PW28.5.19)
(November 19, 2009) E-mail from Myrna Wood (CC.Main.PW28.5.20)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from Nancy Holt, Carolina Concerned Citizens (CC.Main.PW28.5.21)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from Nicholas Ignatieff (CC.Main.PW28.5.22)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from William F. Sheehan (CC.Main.PW28.5.23)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from Maureen Reilly, Sludge Watch (CC.Main.PW28.5.24)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from David and Mary Ann Pearson (CC.Main.PW28.5.25)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from Linda Cox (CC.Main.PW28.5.26)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from Larry P. Lenhardt (CC.Main.PW28.5.27)
(November 20, 2009) E-mail from Dianne and Wayne Cooke (CC.Main.PW28.5.28)
(November 26, 2009) E-mail from Mary Di Mambro, Senior Associate, Sutherland and Associates, forwarding a letter (November 16, 2009) from Wilson Nolan, Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Energy (CC.Supp.PW28.5.29)

PW28.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Amendment to Wastewater System By-Products Transportation and Disposal Agreement with Republic Services Inc.
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager of Toronto Water to enter into an amending agreement with Republic Services, Inc., Republic Services of Canada, Inc., Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC, doing business as Carleton Farms, and Triwaste Services, to change the Alternate Disposal Site from the Brent Run Landfill in Genesee County Michigan, to the Sauk Trail Hills Landfill in Wayne County Michigan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.6-Amendment to Wastewater System By-Products Transportation and Disposal Agreement with Republic Services Inc. - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24359.pdf)


PW28.8

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust Request for Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection Funding
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a grant of $200,000 to the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust to be funded from the approved Toronto Water 2009 Capital Budget under WBS Element CWW473-01 Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection in compliance with the Toronto Grants Policy.

 

2.         City Council authorize the full funding of all land securement costs (including costs such as legal fees, survey fees, appraisal costs, land securement negotiation costs, costs to issue an ECO-sensitivity report under the Federal Ecogift Program, etc.) required to secure the acquisitions with an upper limit being 1/3 of the appraised value of the secured property.

 

3.         City Council require the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust to complete the acquisitions identified in the confidential list dated March 2, 2009, included as Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, according to the criteria set out in Executive Committee Report 14.1, adopted by City Council on November 19 and 20, 2007, in a form and manner acceptable to City officials.

 

4.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, after the acquisition of the properties by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust has been completed.

 

5.         City Council direct that the General Manager, Toronto Water, shall include properties acquired by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust in an annual report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee detailing land acquired through the Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection Project.

 

6.         City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to prepare a financial summary of all expenditures on City-funded projects which benefit the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in achieving its mandate, for example, water quality and environmental initiatives and parks and forestry programs, and provide a copy of the financial summary to each member of the TRCA.

 

7.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information related to proposed or pending land acquisitions for municipal or local board purposes.  The confidential information will be made public after the acquisition of the properties by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust has been completed.

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Background Information (Committee)
PW28.8-Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust Request for Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection Funding - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24361.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 3, 2009) Submission from Susan Walmer, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (PW.New.PW28.8.1)

PW28.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Community Program for Stormwater Management Grant Approvals
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the following projects for funding in the amount of $204,242, net of GST including a 10% administrative fee for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) under the Community Program for Stormwater Management:

 

a.         Black Creek Project’s Riparian and Steep Slope Planting Program – Black Creek Conservation Project of Toronto (BCCP) - $25,000;

b.         Tiffany Gates Foods Rainwater Re-Use Irrigation Project – Partners in Project Green - $25,000;

c.          Stormwater Management; Wastewater, Drinking Water – Toronto Chinese for Ecological Living (TCEL) - $12,816.50;

d.          Stormwater Flow Atlas – Pollution Probe - $24,109;

e.         Managing Storm Water at Evergreen Brickworks – Evergreen - $23,750;

f.          The North Garden Expansion Project; IRC School Grounds Revitalization Project – Indian Road Crescent Junior Public School’s Greening Committee - $25,000;

g.         Residential Rainproofing – Citizens for a Safe Environment - $25,000; and

h.         St. Rita’s Catholic School Stormwater Management and Greening Project – Green Here - $25,000.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to take effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.9-Community Program for Stormwater Management Grant Approvals - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24362.pdf)


PW28.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Signing Authority for Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delegate the authority to sign verification forms and applications required by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment under the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program to managers and directors designated in writing by the General Manager, Toronto Water, or the Executive Director, Technical Services.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.11-Signing Authority for Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24535.pdf)


PW28.13

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Design, Build and Operate a New Source Separated Organic Material Processing Facility at the Disco Road Transfer Station on a Sole Source Basis
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize and direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into sole source negotiations with AECOM Canada Ltd. for a contract to design, build and operate a new facility to process the City’s source separated organic material at the Disco Transfer Station site.

 

2.         City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report back to City Council on the results of the negotiations.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.13-Design, Build and Operate a New Source Separated Organic Material Processing Facility at the Disco Road Transfer Station on a Sole Source Basis - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24368.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(November 27, 2009) E-mail from Mike Watt, P. Eng, Vice-President, Walker Environmental Group (CC.Supp.PW28.13.1)

PW28.14

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Utilization of the Biogas from the New Source Separated Organic Material Processing Facilities and Landfill Gas from the Green Lane Landfill
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize and direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into sole source negotiations with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., in partnership, for a contract to design, build, own and operate a new cogeneration system to utilize the landfill gas from the Green Lane Landfill.

 

2.         City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report back to City Council on the results of the negotiations.

 

3          City Council authorize and direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into discussions with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. regarding the development of biogas refining systems at the new SSO Facilities and to report back on a recommended course of action for the procurement of a contract to design, build, own and operate biogas refining systems at the SSO Facilities.

 

4.         Subject to the execution of an agreement for the design, construction and operation of the new SSO processing facility at the Disco Transfer Station site, City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to investigate options for funding the cost of biogas refining through cost savings resulting from displacing natural gas with refined biogas or some other means.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.14-Utilization of the Biogas from the New Source Separated Organic Material Processing Facilities and Landfill Gas from the Green Lane Landfill - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24372.pdf)

PW28.14-Attachment - Table 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24373.pdf)

PW28.14-Attachment - Table 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24374.pdf)


PW28.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Stand Up for Toronto - Neatness Counts
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council establish a City policy that Solid Waste Management Services Collections staff, including contracted vendors, when collecting any of the bins (green, recycling or garbage), return the bin in an upright position to the location where the bin was originally placed by the resident.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.15-Stand Up for Toronto - Neatness Counts - Member Motion from Councillor Howard Moscoe and Councillor Cliff Jenkins
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24370.pdf)


PW28.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 32 

Amendment to Purchase Order 6027896 Odour Control and HVAC Upgrades, M&T Buildings Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to reallocate funds in the amount of $3,000,000 net of GST to CWW029-04 from CWW447-06 – WWFMP Implementation, CPW039-04 - Network Cable Lifecycle Replacement, CWW465-04 – Drain Lining, CWW050-01 – Odour Control Implementation and CWW030-06 – Headhouse Upgrades as indicated in the table contained in the Financial Impact section of the report (October 22, 2009) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to amend Purchase Order 6027896 for the construction of Odour Control and HVAC Upgrades, M&T Buildings, with Comstock Canada Ltd. by an additional amount of $3,000,000.00 net of GST, revising the current contract value from $7,988,630.10 to $10,988,630.10 net of GST.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.16-Amendment to Purchase Order 6027896 Odour Control and HVAC Upgrades, M&T Buildings Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24557.pdf)


PW28.18

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Potential Changes to the Waste Diversion Act, 2002, and the Blue Box Program Plan and Impacts on Hot Drink Cup and Plastic Take-out Food Containers
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to defer any further work with respect to policies and by-law development related to plastic take-out food containers and hot drink cups until the changes to the Waste Diversion Act, 2002, and the Blue Box Program Plan are announced by the Minister of the Environment, and the General Manager can assess the impact on Toronto’s strategy for plastic take-out food containers and hot drink cups.

 

2.         City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report to City Council on the Minister of the Environment’s direction regarding changes to the Waste Diversion Act, 2002, and the Blue Box Program Plan and, if the Minister’s directions do not achieve City of Toronto’s goals related to in-store packaging, a local waste reduction and waste diversion plan be developed for hot drink cups and plastic take-out food containers.

 

3.         City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to continue to conduct research and pilot studies into effective means of promoting source reduction of hot drink cups at the retail level, consistent with City policies.

 

4.         City Council direct that City staff actively participate and provide the City of Toronto perspective and background research on Working Groups established by Waste Diversion Ontario or the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to address barriers to the addition of problematic packaging to the recycling system.

 

5.         City Council direct that until the changes to the Waste Diversion Act 2002 are announced and assessed, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management continue to pursue discussions on the "leave behind" option as a means of reducing retail packaging.

Background Information (Committee)
PW28.18-Potential Changes to the Waste Diversion Act, 2002, and the Blue Box Program Plan and Impacts on Hot Drink Cup and Plastic Take-out Food Containers - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24422.pdf)

PW28.18-Attachment A: Summary of Expert Research Conducted for the Hot Drink Cup Taskforce
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24423.pdf)

PW28.18-Attachment B: Hot Drink Cup Taskforce Membership
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24424.pdf)


Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 31
EY31.1

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 7 

115 Torbarrie Road – Zoning By-law Amendment –Technical Amendment – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend North York Zoning By-law No. 7625, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1 to the motion by Councillor Mammoliti.

 

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

 

3.         City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law as amended.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
October 23, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24546.pdf)

notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24547.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Attachment No. 1 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to the motion by Councillor Mammoliti
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25613.pdf)


EY31.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 7 

115 Torbarrie Road (Plan 66M-2436 – Lot 1 to Lot 51) Part Lot Control Exemption Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council direct that a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such By-law shall expire one year after it has been enacted.

 

2.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that all tax arrears and current taxes owing be paid in full.

 

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

 

4.            City Council approve an amendment to Application 09170183WET07PL by removing Lot 1 from the application, as requested by the applicant.

Background Information (Committee)
October 21, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24538.pdf)


2a 115 Torbarrie Road – Part Lot Control Application – Supplemental Report
Background Information (Committee)
November 4, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25118.pdf)


EY31.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 7 

115 Torbarrie Road (Plan 66M-2436 – Block 151) – Part Lot Control Exemption Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council direct that a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such By-law shall expire one year after it has been enacted.

 

2.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that all tax arrears and current taxes owing be paid in full.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
October 21, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24539.pdf)


EY31.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

2143 and 2147 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications, and Lifting of the Holding Provisions - Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

2.            City Council amend Zoning By-law 1994-197 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as described in the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

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

 

4.            Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement to secure community benefits as outlined in the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

5.            Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, require the City Solicitor to confirm receipt of the Letter to Withdraw from the applicant related to the outstanding appeal matter as outlined in the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

6.            The Land Owners Precinct Plan be finalized to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and City Planning, in consultation with Technical and Transportation Services, prior to the lifting of the Holding Symbol.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
October 23, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24568.pdf)

notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24569.pdf)


EY31.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

20 and 22 Marina Avenue and 3563 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Applications – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council amend the Official Plan with Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 78 respecting 20 and 22 Marina Avenue, attached as Attachment 1 to the Supplementary Report (November 9, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

2.            City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment respecting 20 and 22 Marina Avenue, attached as Attachment 2 to the Supplementary Report (November 9, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

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

 

4.            The applicant provide staff with revisions and/or additional material required, as set out in the report (October 22, 2009) from Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, prior to the introduction of the Bills in Council.

 

5.            Before lifting the “H” holding zoning provision in the By-law, the applicant shall satisfy all municipal service upgrade requirements including watermain upgrades and storm sewer relocation to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

 

6.            City Council deem that no further Notice of Public Meeting be given.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
October 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24521.pdf)

notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24522.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Arvo Vahtra (EY.Supp.EY31.5.1)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from David Godley (EY.Supp.EY31.5.2)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from Paul Chomik (EY.Supp.Ey31.5.3)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Mark Bozzo (EY.Supp.EY31.5.4)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Daid Godley (EY.Supp.EY31.5.5)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Antoni Dabrowski (EY.Supp.EY31.5.6)

5a 20 and 22 Marina Avenue and 3563 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Applications – Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
November 9, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25193.pdf)


EY31.6

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 5 

4187 Dundas Street West and 567, 569 and 571 Prince Edward Drive – Private Tree Removal
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council confirm the decision of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to deny the request for a permit to remove two (2) privately-owned trees at 4187 Dundas Street West and 567, 569 and 571 Prince Edward Drive.

Background Information (Committee)
March 4, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24517.pdf)

EY25.11 Extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24518.pdf)


EY31.13

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 5 

2800 Bloor Street West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application - Supplementary Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the former Etobicoke Zoning Code with respect to the lands municipally known as 2800 Bloor Street West, with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 9 to the Supplementary Report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District to permit a 7-storey (6 floors plus 7th floor amenity space), 86 room retirement residence and 3 bachelor rental replacement units at 2800 Bloor Street West.

 

2.         City Council adopt the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached to the Supplementary Staff Report for 2800 Bloor Street West dated October 23, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

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

 

4.         City Council prior to the introduction of the necessary bills for enactment:

 

a.           authorize the appropriate City staff and require the owner to enter into, and register on title to the subject property, an agreement or agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor to secure the facilities, services and matters as outlined in Attachment 7 of the Supplementary Staff Report dated October 23, 2009 to be provided by the owner, at its expense, to the City.

 

b.         amend the Section 37 Requirements as outlined in Attachment 7: Section 37 Requirements by replacing the words:

 

1(b)      improvements to The Kingsway boulevard fronting the subject site associated with modifications to the intersection geometry at Bloor Street and The Kingsway; and

 

1(c)       restoration of the existing stone gates located in the Kingsway Gate Boulevard Parkette 

 

with

 

1(b)       improvements to The Kingsway boulevards and associated modifications to the intersection geometry at Bloor Street and The Kingsway; and

 

1(c)       restoration of the Kingsway Gates to their original location and design, if feasible.

 

5.         Prior to the introduction of the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, the owner shall enter into any necessary agreements pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006  to secure the terms or conditions of rental demolition approval as determined by City Council, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

 

6.         City Council approve the application to demolish the existing residential building that includes 10 residential rental housing units pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667, subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667 which provide for partial replacement of the rental housing units:

 

a.         the owner shall enter into and register one or more Section 111 Agreements to secure the conditions of rental demolition approval, including provisions requiring future owners and encumbrancers of the lands to assume the obligations contained therein, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning division, as outlined below and as referred to in Attachment 7 of the Supplementary Staff Report dated October 23, 2009;

 

b.         the owner shall provide and maintain not less than 3 new replacement rental dwelling units, comprising 1 affordable rental dwelling unit and 2 rental dwelling units with mid-range rents, with each unit to be a bachelor unit of approximately 362 square feet, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, subject to the following:

 

i.          the 3 replacement rental dwelling units shall be provided entirely on the subject property;

 

ii.         the replacement rental dwelling units shall be maintained as rental units for at least 20 years, beginning with the date that each unit is occupied and until the owner obtains approval for a zoning by-law amendment removing the requirement for replacement rental units to be maintained as rental units;

 

iii.        the replacement rental dwelling units shall be ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which not more than 60% of the other units erected on the subject property are available and ready for occupancy;

 

iv.        the owner shall provide and maintain affordable rents charged to the tenants who rent the 1 designated affordable replacement rental dwelling units during the first 10 years of its occupancy, such that the initial rent shall not exceed an amount based on the most recent Fall Update Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Rental Market Report  average rent for the City of Toronto by unit type, and, upon turn-over, the rent charged to any new tenant shall not exceed the greater of the most recently charged rent or the most recently reported Rental Market Report  average rent for the City of Toronto by unit type and over the course of the 10 year period, annual increases shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline and, if applicable, permitted above guideline increases;

 

v.         the owner shall provide and maintain rents no greater than mid-range rents charged to the tenants who rent the 2 designated replacement rental dwelling units  with mid-range rents on the same basis as in (iv) except that the maximum mid-range rent shall not exceed an amount that is 1.5 times average market rent by unit type;

 

vi.        rents charged to tenants occupying an affordable replacement rental dwelling unit or a mid-range replacement rental dwelling unit at the end of the 10 year period set forth in 6(b)(iv) shall be subject only to annual increases which do not exceed the Provincial rent guideline and, if applicable, permitted above guideline increases, so long as they continue to occupy their dwelling unit or until the expiry of the rental tenure period set forth in 6(b)(ii) with a phase-in period of at least three years for rent increases;

 

vii.       after the completion of the 10 year period set forth in 6 (b)(iv), above, rents charged to tenants newly occupying a replacement rental dwelling will not be subject to any rent restrictions that may be set out in any agreement entered pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act;

 

c.         the owner shall provide assistance to the existing tenants of the 10 residential rental housing units on the subject property as follows:

 

i.          the owner shall provide said tenants at least 240 days prior notice of the termination of their tenancy for demolition;

 

ii.         said tenants receive financial assistance above and beyond minimum compensation required under the Residential Tenancies Act in an additional amount equivalent to at least 5 months rent compensation;

 

iii.        said tenants receive compensation in the amount of $1,500 for expenses related to moving to be paid at least one month prior to vacating their unit;

 

d.         the zoning by-law amendment contemplated above, coming into full force and effect.

 

7.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue a preliminary approval to the application under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after all of the following events have occurred:

 

a.         the owner has entered into the Section 111 Agreement contemplated above;

 

b.         the owner has obtained the first building permit for the foundation of the development on the site;

 

c.         the Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment contemplated herein has come into full force and effect.

 

8.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Section 111 permit under Municipal Code Chapter 667 after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has provided preliminary approval.

 

9.         Prior to introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, the owner shall submit a Functional Servicing Report prepared by a Professional Engineer to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services division. If, an upgrade in the existing municipal system is required to accommodate the proposed development, the applicant shall provide financial securities for the design and construction of the required upgrades to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

 

10.       City Council direct the Director, Transportation Services-Etobicoke York District, to co-ordinate the design of future modifications to the intersection geometry at Bloor Street and The Kingsway with the applicant’s Site Plan application to ensure the applicant’s road repairs and works are compliant with the City’s plans.

 

11.       City Council receive the Supplementary Staff Report for 2800 Bloor Street West dated October 23, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
October 23, 2009 Supplementary report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24560.pdf)

Notice of Public Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24561.pdf)

Rental Housing notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24562.pdf)

January 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24566.pdf)

January 22, 2009 demolition by-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24567.pdf)

EY24.16 Extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24764.pdf)

Councillor Milczyn Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24765.pdf)

EY27.35 extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24564.pdf)

August 20, 2009 status report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24766.pdf)

EY29.40 extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24767.pdf)

By-law - Attachment 9
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25184.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 24, 2009) E-mail from Fraser McCarthy (EY.Main.EY31.13.4)
(October 22, 2009) E-mail from Thomas Heilborn (EY.Supp.Ey31.13.5)
(October 28, 2009) E-mail from Paul Pei (EY.Supp.Ey31.13.6)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Taissa Klaus (EY.Supp.EY31.13.7)
(October 26, 2009) E-mail from Fr. Nino Cavoto, Pastor (EY.Supp.EY31.13.8)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from Russ Ford, Executive Director LAMP (EY.Supp.EY31.13.9)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Catherine Fidani (EY.Supp.Ey31.13.10)

13a 2800 Bloor Street West – Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Applications – Refusal Report
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
January 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24755.pdf)

by-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24768.pdf)

EY24.16 extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24769.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(February 1, 2009) E-mail from Tenants of 2800 Bloor Street West (EY.Main.EY24.16.1)
(February 6, 2009) E-mail from Olga Kolton (EY.Main.EY24.16.2)
(February 7, 2009) E-mail from Sam Maimone (EY.Main.EY24.16.3)

13b 2800 Bloor Street West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application – Status Report
Background Information (Committee)
August 20, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24757.pdf)

EY29.40 extract
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24774.pdf)


13c 2800 Bloor Street West – Zoning Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application
Background Information (Committee)
EY24.16
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24943.pdf)

Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24944.pdf)


EY31.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 1 

6 and 8 Barkwin Drive (Formerly 14 Barkwin Drive) – Zoning Amendment – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

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

 

3.            City Council require the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions from City Planning, before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
October 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24495.pdf)

Notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24496.pdf)


EY31.16

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 11 

30 Weston Road and Part of 33 Gunns Road – Rezoning and Site Plan Applications – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

 1.           City Council amend the draft by-law attached as Attachment 8 to the October 23, 2009 Final Report by deleting the Section 37 requirement for the provision of 0.099 hectares of land for the extension of Viella Tarragona Park, and amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the revised draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (November 27, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

2.            Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into a Section 37 agreement to secure the local park improvements in the amount of $350,000 and public art contribution in the amount of 1% of the gross construction costs of the shell building development.

 

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

 

4.            City Council, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, deem the changes made to the draft zoning by-law to be minor and no further public notice be required.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
October 23, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24576.pdf)

Notice
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24575.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 27,2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (EY31.16a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25442.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(December 1, 2009) E-mail from Aaron Platt, Davies Howe Partners (CC.New.EY31.16.1)
(December 1, 2009) E-mail from Aaron Platt, Davies Howe Partners (CC.New.EY31.16.2)

EY31.18

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 11 

370 Weston Road – Site Plan Control Application – Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            Given its August 5 and 6, 2009 direction, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the OMB hearing with an outside planning consultant, in opposition to the appeal of the minor variance application (A185/09EYK), City Council also authorize the City Solicitor to attend the OMB hearing in opposition to the Site Plan Control application, as the appeals have been consolidated into one hearing.

 

2.            In the event that the Ontario Municipal Board is inclined to grant the variances and approve the Site Plan application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to:

 

a.            impose the conditions set out in Attachment 4 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District for the development of a five-bay coin operated car wash facility; and

 

b.            withhold its order granting Site Plan Approval of the plans and drawings listed in Attachment 4 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, until the Chief Planner or his designate notifies the Ontario Municipal Board that the site plan conditions imposed by the Board have been satisfied and such notice shall be given to the Board forthwith.

Background Information (Committee)
October 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24509.pdf)


EY31.19

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 12 

15 Harding Avenue (Part of Lots 23, 25 and 27 Registered Plan 1644) – Part Lot Control Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council direct that a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such By-law shall expire one year after it has been enacted.

 

2.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that:

 

a.            all tax arrears and current taxes owing be paid in full, and

 

b.            the owner of the subject lands has registered, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the prior written consent of the Chief Planner or his delegate.

 

3.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 restriction at such time as the Site Plan Agreement has been executed.

 

4.            City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title.

Background Information (Committee)
October 22, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24515.pdf)


EY31.44

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 12 

Sale of Portion of Land Adjacent to 95 George Anderson Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Kenneth McCallum Mitchell to purchase a portion of City-owned parcel of vacant land adjacent to 95 George Anderson Drive, shown as Parts 3,  4 and 5 on Sketch No. PS-2007-185a (the “Sketch”) as shown in Appendix “B” to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, being Part of Block F, Plan 4398, North York, Toronto (North York), City of Toronto, subject to the retention of an easement over Part 3 on the Sketch for storm sewer purposes and the retention of an easement over Part 4 of the Sketch for catch basin purposes (collectively, the “Property”), in the amount of $65,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

2.            City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

 

3.            City Council direct that a portion of the proceeds of closing be directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Property and the completion of the sale transaction.

 

4.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
October 14, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24615.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24616.pdf)

Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24617.pdf)


EY31.45

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 12 

Sale of Portion of Land Adjacent to 99 George Anderson Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Nino D’Andrea and Tania Cascone to purchase a portion of City-owned parcel of vacant land adjacent to 99 George Anderson Drive, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Sketch No. PS-2007-185a (the “Sketch”) as shown in Appendix “B” to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer, being Part of Block F, Plan 4398, North York, Toronto (North York), City of Toronto, subject to the retention of an easement over Part 2 on the Sketch for storm sewer purposes (collectively, the “Property”), in the amount of $32,500.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

2.            City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

 

3.            City Council direct that a portion of the proceeds of closing be directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Property and the completion of the sale transaction.

 

4.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
October 14, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24620.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24621.pdf)

Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24622.pdf)


EY31.47

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes – 625 Runnymede Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below be designated as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 – Fire Routes – 625 Runnymede Road.

 

2.            City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
October 19, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24458.pdf)


EY31.48

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

Naming of Public Lanes and Road Located North of Regal Road, Between Northcliffe Boulevard and Springmount Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council grant an exception to the street naming policy and name the following lands Clovis John Brooks Lane”:

 

a.         The public lanes located north of Regal Road, between Northcliffe Boulevard and Glenholme Avenue.

 

b.         The public road between Glenholme Avenue and Springmount Avenue.

 

2.            City Council authorize City officials to take the necessary action to implement the foregoing including the introduction of a by-law.

Background Information (Committee)
October 23, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-24624.pdf)


EY31.50

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

Amendment to Agreement with Monarch Waterview Development Limited
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve an amendment to Section 4 - Public Park and Other Community Benefits of the Section 37 Agreement with Monarch Waterview Development Ltd. to read:

 

4.1         The Owner covenants and agrees to provide a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $1,400,000 for the following public park and community improvements along the waterfront, broken down as follows:

 

a.      delete

 

b.      $480,000 towards finalization of park improvements south of Marine Parade Drive, including $30,000 for improvements to the adjacent local park;

 

c.      $200,000 towards the improvement of and further acquisition requirements of Amos Waites Park and recreation facility;

 

d.      $500,000 towards the proposed outdoor ice skating oval facility at the Colonel Samuel Smith Park;

 

e.      $50,000 towards improvements to Mimico Memorial Park;

 

f.       $80,000 towards improvements to the waterfront parks along Lake shore Drive

 

To allow for a reallocation of $80,000 in total.

 

2.            City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District to proceed with the necessary amendments to implement the proposed refinements to the Section 37 agreements.

Background Information (Committee)
Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25139.pdf)


EY31.57

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13 

Dundas Street West at High Park Avenue – Parking Regulation Amendments
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council enact a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north side of Dundas Street West from High Park Avenue to a point 15.0 metres further west.

 

2.            City Council enact a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south side of Dundas Street West from High Park Avenue to a point 15.0 metres further east.

Background Information (Committee)
November 5, 2009 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25201.pdf)

Attachments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25202.pdf)


EY31.59

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

Tom's Sports Bar and Cafe - 1146 Davenport Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to allow public deputations, as soon as possible, to revoke or impose restrictions on the Liquor Licence held by Tom’s Sports Bar and Café at 1146 Davenport Road at Ossington Avenue, where Toronto’s 45th Homicide of 2009 recently occurred and where numerous complaints have been received by the Ward Councillor’s Office.

Background Information (Committee)
Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25236.pdf)


EY31.60

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

New Sabby Concrete and Supplies - 32 and 36 Caledonia Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Ministry of the Environment reinvestigate the environmental and health concerns of the community in view of the environmental spill that occurred on October 31, 2009.

 

2.         City Council further request the Ministry of Environment to apply strict regulations and restrictions to the Certificate of Approval or to review and revoke the licence as this industrial use is not compatible with the residential community.

Background Information (Committee)
Motion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25237.pdf)


North York Community Council - Meeting 29
NY29.22

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 26 

Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Laird Drive at Commercial Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Laird Drive and Commercial Road.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Laird Drive at Commercial Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24401.pdf)

Location Map - Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Laird Drive at Commercial Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24402.pdf)


NY29.24

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 26 

Road Alteration - Moore Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City’s Legal Division to introduce the appropriate “Road Alterations By-law” to permit the reconstruction of Moore Avenue, as illustrated in Attachment 2 to the report (October 7, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

 

2.         City Council delete Permit Parking on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 33 metres west of Bayview Avenue to a point 104.5 metres west thereof.

 

3.         City Council add Permit Parking on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 94 metres west of Bayview Avenue to a point 89 metres west thereof.

 

4.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the north side of Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to Welland Avenue.

 

5.         City Council delete No Parking Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 122.0 metres west of Brendan Avenue.

 

6.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 94 metres west thereof.

 

7.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 15 metres east of Orchard Green to a point 30 metres west of Orchard Green.

 

8.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 19 metres east of Lumley Avenue to a point 19 metres west of Lumley Avenue.

 

9.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 19 metres east of Brendan Avenue to Welland Avenue.

 

10.       City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 35 metres east thereof for westbound right-turns.

 

11.       City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 35 metres west thereof for eastbound right-turns.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Road Alteration - Moore Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24410.pdf)

Location Map 1 - Road Alteration - Moore Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24411.pdf)

Location Map 2 - Road Alteration - Moore Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24412.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Geoff Kettel for Cycle 26 (NY.New.NY29.24.1)

NY29.27

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 8 

4700 Keele Street - Inclusion on Heritage Inventory and Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council include the following 14 buildings or building complexes on York University’s Keele Campus at 4700 Keele Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties:

 

a.         Atkinson College, Phases I and II;

b.         Behavioural Science Building;

c.          Farquharson Life Sciences Building;

d.         Founders College and Residence;

e.         McLaughlin College and Tatham Hall;

f.           Osgoode Hall Law School;

g.         Petrie Science and Engineering Building;

h.         Ross Building;

i.          Scott Library;

j.           Steacie Science and Engineering Building;

k.         Stedman Lecture Halls;

l.           Tait McKenzie Centre, Phase I;

m.        Vanier College and Residence; and

n.         Winters College and Residence.

 

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 4700 Keele Street, specifically the portion of the site containing the Abraham Hoover House, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 4700 Keele Street, specifically the portion of the site containing the Jacob Stong House and Barn, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

4.         If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachments - Inclusion on Heritage Inventory and Intention to Designate - 4700 Keele Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24344.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 10, 2009) Letter from Edith Geduld, Past Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel (NY29.27b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25419.pdf)


27a 4700 Keele Street – Inclusion on Heritage Inventory and Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - 4700 Keele Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24589.pdf)


NY29.32

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Request for Direction Report - OPA, Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 2500 Bayview Ave
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for the reasons outlined in the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         Should the Site Plan Control application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to appear before the Board in opposition to the Site Plan Control application.

 

3.         City Council authorize City Staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the recommendation above and authorize the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City Staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

Background Information (Committee)
Request for Direction Report and Attachments 1-7 - OPA, Rezoning & Site Plan Control Applications - 2500 Bayview Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24558.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Todd Trudelle, Planner, Goldberg Group (NY.Supp.NY29.32.1)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Todd Trudelle, Planner, Goldberg Group (NY.New.NY29.32.2)
(November 9, 2009) Letter from David E. Bawden, President, York Mills Ratepayers' Assoc. Inc. (NY.New.NY29.32.3)
Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Cliff Jenkins - as his family home is in close proximity.


NY29.33

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 15 

Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment and Subdivision Applications - 3083-3101 Dufferin Street and 770 Lawrence Avenue West
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to oppose the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications in their current form.

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor, City Planning staff, a representative community group and the local Councillor to meet with the applicant to scope out a possible settlement.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff, in consultation with the local Councillor, to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (November 3, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and others raised by Council and, if necessary, report directly to Council for further instructions regarding any matters to be resolved before the Ontario Municipal Board.

 

4.         City Council note that there has never been a statutory public hearing on this application.

 

5.         City Council direct that the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that this application was delayed because of a two month labour disruption.

 

6.         City Council instruct City staff to seek:

 

a.         an increase in the number of three bedroom units to accommodate families;

b.         a reduction in the heights of buildings;

c.         a decrease in the number of units; and

d.         public amenity space appropriate to a development of this size.

 

7.         City Council direct City staff, in preparation for the OMB hearing, to further comment on:

 

a.         the traffic context for this development on Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West; and

b.         parking standards that are consistent with current Official Plan and Zoning requirements for the area as modified by Council policy.

 

8.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff, in consultation with the local Councillor, to take such actions as are necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the report (November 3, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

Background Information (Committee)
Request for Direction & Attachments 1-6 - 3083-3101 Dufferin St & 770 Lawrence Ave W
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-25260.pdf)

Status Report - 3083-3101 Dufferin Street & 770 Lawrence Ave W - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24572.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from Ron G. Keay (NY.New.NY29.33.1)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Saverio Verduci (NY.New.NY29.33.2)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Patricia McCarthy (NY.New.NY29.33.3)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Rosanna Marrella (NY.New.NY29.33.4)
(November 8, 2009) E-mail from Lisa Alphonse (NY.New.NY29.33.5)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Emily Vertolli, addressed to Councillor Moscoe's Office (NY.New.NY29.33.6)
(November 10, 2009) E-mail from Charles Pouliot (NY.New.NY29.33.7)
Communications (City Council)
(November 11, 2009) E-mail from Gi and John Agostino (CC.Main.NY29.33.8)

NY29.34

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 10 

Final Report - Rezoning Application - 31, 33 and 35 Wilmington Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (October 15, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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

 

3.         Before introducing the necessary bill to Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

 

4.         Prior to introducing the necessary bill to Council for enactment, City Council direct that the applicant shall retain a private and qualified consultant to undertake a building audit to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the Deputy Chief Building Official, the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Fire Marshall, demonstrating that the existing retirement home at 33 Wilmington Avenue meets the City’s Property Standards and Fire Code requirements to accommodate a maximum of 4 bedrooms with double occupancy and 12 bedrooms with single occupancy for a total of 20 residents. The applicant will ensure that any deficiencies are rectified prior to the enactment of the Zoning By-law.

 

5.         Prior to introducing the necessary bill to Council for enactment, City Council direct that the applicant shall provide an undertaking, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, guaranteeing that prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for 31 Wilmington Avenue, all residents at 31 Wilmington Avenue will be provided the option to be relocated to 33 Wilmington Avenue, with no rent increase, until such time as an occupancy permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official for 31 Wilmington Avenue, and further, that said residents will be offered a first right of refusal for the opportunity to rent newly constructed units in the newly constructed retirement home at 31 Wilmington Avenue.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Final Report & Attachments 1-6 - Rezoning Application - 31, 33 and 35 Wilmington Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24349.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 5, 2009) Letter from Franco D. Romano, MPA, MCIP, RPP, Principal, Action Planning Consultants (NY.New.NY29.34.1)

NY29.35

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 10 

Final Report - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application - 555 Finch Avenue West
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan of the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to amending Clause 2(t) of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, to read as follows:

 

“2(t)     The maximum gross floor area permitted for Long Term Care Supportive Housing is 47,471m² subject to the maximum floor area within each development block for this use not exceeding:

 

a.         Block B: 8,400m²;

b.         Block C: 7,500 m²;

c.         Block E: 2,500 m²;

d.         Block F: 6,600 m²;

e.         Block H: 13, 471 m²; and

f.          Block I: 9,000 m²."

 

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

 

4.         City Council require that the community benefits detailed below be secured in a Section 37 Agreement between the owner and the City of Toronto, and that the Agreement be registered on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, before introducing the necessary Bill(s) to City Council for enactment

 

5.         City Council require the Owner to provide the following community benefits pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act:

 

a.         the Owner provide an affordable housing contribution of 110 units to be provided as follows:

 

i.          following the completion of the first building containing independent living units, a minimum of 10 percent of the overall commitment be achieved within said building;

 

ii.          following the completion of the second building containing independent living units, a minimum of 20 percent of the overall affordable housing commitment be provided;

 

iii.         following the completion of the third building with independent living units, a minimum of 40 percent of the overall affordable housing commitment be provided;

 

iv.         following the completion of the fourth building containing independent living units, a minimum of 70 percent of the overall affordable housing commitment be provided;

 

v.         a minimum of 90 affordable housing units be provided for the first 600 independent living units constructed on the site; and

 

vi.        following construction of the first 600 independent living units on site, the owner shall provide affordable housing units at a minimum of rate of 20 percent of the number of independent dwelling units constructed above and beyond the initial 600 units to a maximum of 20 additional affordable housing units;

 

b.         prior to the completion of Building “A”, the Owner construct a pedestrian trail, including renaturalization, on lands within the 10m buffer from long term stable slope to be conveyed to the City;

 

c.         prior to the completion of Building “A”, the Owner provide the City with public access easements to enable pedestrian connections to the pedestrian trail from the proposed public road, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, over the following locations:

 

i.          from the proposed road to the trail over the area between the proposed Building “A” and the west property line; and

 

ii.         over the existing surface easement to the south of proposed Building “I”;

 

d.         the Owner provide 150 square meters of community space on the ground floor of Building “F” provided:

 

i.          the community space is leased to the City at no cost, including rent and utilities (hydro and HVAC) and maintenance fees for a period of 25 years, renewable for an additional 25 years, at the City’s sole discretion.  The City will be responsible for the permitting and the day-to-day operation of the space;

 

ii.         the community space is to be located adjacent to a public right-of-way with direct access from a publicly accessible entry of the building or directly from Finch Avenue West or the proposed ring road, assuming public access is secured over the relevant portions of the ring road, pending its conveyance to the City;

 

iii.         the community space will be finished and furnished appropriately by the Owner as a multipurpose facility.  The space will be initially outfitted with tables and chairs appropriate for use by seniors and contain appropriate storage areas as required by and to the satisfaction of City Parks, Forestry & Recreation staff;

 

iv.        to ensure appropriate and non-disruptive activities are scheduled for space in a building housing seniors apartments and retirement residences, the scheduling of activities shall be mutually agreed to by Parks, Forestry & Recreation staff and Advent Health Care Corporation; and

 

v.         to ensure optimal utilization of the space, Advent Health Care Corporation would be granted access, subject to obtaining the necessary permit from the City and be given priority access to the space if no other group has requested the space via the permitting process;

 

e.         prior to final Site Plan Control approval for Building F, a public art contribution of $350,000 in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Public Art Program;

 

6.         Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement, to be registered on title, securing the following matters as a legal convenience:

 

a.         the construction of a new public road and services to City standards within an 18.5 metre right of way that will be conveyed to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances other than limited underground pedestrian or vehicular links as approved by the Executive Director, Technical Services Division and the Executive Director, Transportation Services, prior to the earlier of:

 

i.          The issuance of any building permit which causes the combined floor gross floor area on the site to equal or exceed 130,000m2; or

 

ii.         20 years from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement;

 

b.         prior to the completion of the pedestrian trail, the provision of a public access easement to the City over the aforementioned 18.5 metre right of way, pending conveyance to the City;

 

c.         the conveyance of 2.12 hectares below the long term stable slope to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority prior to the issuance of final Site Plan Control approval for Buildings A or I; and

 

d.         the conveyance of a 2,170 square meter buffer above long term stable slope to the City of Toronto for parks purposes, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Buildings A or I, reserving a surface easement over the trail for construction and maintenance a pedestrian trail

 

7.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a final R-Plan showing the land conveyances required to implement matters noted above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, Executive Director of Technical Services, General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

8.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the Owner to submit a letter to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor undertaking to withdraw their appeal of the City of Toronto Official Plan upon the site specific amendment to the North York Official Plan and Zoning By-law coming into force and effect and the site specific modification to the Toronto Official Plan being presented to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.

 

9.         City Council modify the City of Toronto Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Modification No. 116 attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and authorize the City Solicitor to take any necessary actions at the Ontario Municipal Board to have the modification approved.

 

10.       City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Modification No. 116 as be required.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Final Report & Attachments 1-9 - Official Plan Amendment & Rezoning Application - 555 Finch Ave W
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24577.pdf)


NY29.36

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 16 

Final Report - City-Initiated 'Avenue' Study for Avenue Road from Lawrence Avenue to Wilson Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council amend Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

3.         City Council amend the North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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

 

5.         City Council request the Chief Planner and City Solicitor to incorporate the content of the draft zoning by-law amendments cited in recommendations 2 and 3  to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District, into the new citywide harmonized Zoning By-law.

 

6.         City Council adopt the Urban Design Guidelines attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

7.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Real Estate staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to continue negotiations to acquire the portion of the Douglas Greenbelt adjacent to the sidewalk on the north side of Glengarry Avenue to re-establish a southern access to the ravine park.

 

8.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff to improve and re-naturalize the Douglas Greenbelt Ravine.

 

9.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff, in consultation with the Public Realm office,  to improve the small parkette at the Douglas Avenue entrance to the Douglas Greenbelt, and to consider improving the south side of Douglas Avenue between Avenue Road and the entrance to the Douglas Greenbelt through the planting of trees and creation of a sidewalk on the boulevard.

 

10.       City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Real Estate staff, to acquire the Roe Avenue Bus Loop should it be declared surplus by the TTC, and create a parkette on the Avenue Road frontage of these lands.

 

11.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, Parks Forestry and Recreation staff, to study the closure of Dunblaine Avenue at the east side of Avenue Road to create a ‘village square’ park on the public right-of-way.

 

12.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, Planning staff and Technical Services staff, to landscape and improve the spaces between the curbs and the edge of the rights-of-way as the opportunities arise at the following intersections of Avenue Road:

 

a.          southwest corner of  Bedford Park Avenue;

b.          southwest and northwest corners of Douglas Avenue;

c.          northwest corner of Cranbrooke Avenue;

d.          southwest and northwest corners of Brookdale Avenue;

e.          southwest corner Roe Avenue;

f.           northwest corner Wilson Avenue;

g.          northeast corner Wilson Avenue;

h.          northeast corner Haddington Avenue;

i.           northeast and southeast corners Felbrigg Avenue;

j.           southeast corner Roe Avenue;

k.          southeast corner Deloraine Avenue; and

l.           northeast corner Woburn Avenue.

 

13.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, to investigate the opportunity to close Avenue Road access to the laneways running between Avenue Road and Grey Road on the blocks between Douglas, Bedford Park, and Woburn Avenues, in order to create new parkettes on the Avenue Road frontage.

 

14.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, and Technical Services staff, to investigate the opportunities for providing landscaped areas within the existing painted centre lane medians on Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

 

15.       City Council direct Transportation Services Staff, including the Co-ordinated Street Furniture Program staff, to incorporate the recommendations of the Avenue Road Avenue Study consultants report into their site plan for the placement of street furniture on the Avenue Road sidewalks between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

 

16.       City Council direct City Planning Staff, the Public Realm office of Transportation Services and Cultural Service Staff, to include in the Public Art Master Plan the intersection of Avenue Road and Lawrence Avenue and the area of Avenue Road south of the 401 as ‘gateway’ locations that are appropriate for the installation of public art.

 

17.       City Council direct City Planning Staff, Cultural Service staff and the Public Realm office of Transportation Services, to work with utility companies to create public art on utility boxes on the Avenue Road right-of-way between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

 

18.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff to work with the Ward Councillor to place ‘The Upper Avenue’ name on the street signs on Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

 

19.       City Council direct the Toronto Parking Authority to investigate opportunities for new public parking lots and underground structures on Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and St. Germain Avenue as opportunities arise with redevelopment of lands abutting Avenue Road.

 

20.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff to undertake an Area Traffic Study in the future in the area of Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and Highway 401, including residential areas east and west of Avenue Road.

 

21.       City Council direct Building staff to incorporate into the new harmonized Sign By-law, if required, a provision to prohibit new third-party roof signs on the portion of Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and Highway 401.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachments 1-5 - Final Report - City-Initiated 'Avenue' Study for Avenue Rd from Lawrence Ave to Wilson Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24586.pdf)

Attachment 6 - Avenue Road Avenue Study, April 2008, BMI/Pace Consultants
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24587.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Howard Moscoe - as his daughter and her family live within the Study area.


NY29.37

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 8 

Final Report – York University Secondary Plan Update
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1 to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with the following amendments:

 

a.         amend the proposed York University Secondary Plan, Section 3.9.5, headed “Parking”, by adding a new policy after policy 3.9.5.2, as follows:

 

“York University must consider a Universal Student Metropass (U-pass) for the York University student population in its parking assessment as a Transportation Demand Management measure prior to approving any reductions in parking standards for university uses. This includes:

 

i.          engaging its student body in discussions for introducing a U-pass; and

 

ii.          investigating the use of subsidies towards a U-pass that are provided by other Canadian universities”.

 

b.         amend policy 3.2.5 of the proposed York University Secondary Plan by adding the following:

 

“The indoor and outdoor amenity space requirements should be suitable for a student population and determined at the precinct planning stage."

 

c.         amend the proposed York University Secondary Plan, Section 3.1.1, headed “Significant Public Spaces”, by adding a new policy 3.1.1.4, as follows:

 

“Within 300 metres of Black Creek Pioneer Village, streetscape elements along Steeles Avenue West should be provided that reflect/acknowledge the proximity of this area to Black Creek Pioneer Village."

 

d.         amend policy 3.4.5 of the proposed York University Secondary Plan by adding “Black Creek Pioneer Village” as an additional trigger for when Heritage Impact Statements will be required for development proposals.

 

e.         amend policy 3.9.5.8 of the proposed York University Secondary Plan to state: “Parking and loading facilities will be located to minimize their visual and functional impact on street edges, on surrounding properties, open spaces and pedestrian routes. Surface parking lots, when permitted, should be located to the rear of buildings”.

 

f.          amend the proposed York University Secondary Plan, Section 3.9.5, headed “Parking”, by adding a new policy after policy 3.9.5.8, as follows: 

 

“Parking and loading facilities should be located in the interior of development blocks and accessed from secondary streets. Service access areas should not front major or primary streets”.

 

g.         amend policy 3.9.3.11 of the proposed York University Secondary Plan to state: “direct driveway access on major streets and primary streets will be discouraged”.

 

2.         City Council amend the former City of North-York Zoning By-law 7625 substantially in accordance with the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

3.         City Council approve the Transportation Master Plan which satisfies Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District .

 

4.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold introduction of the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, pending confirmation that York University has withdrawn its outstanding appeal of the City’s Official Plan.

 

5.         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.

 

6.         City Council direct that the confidential information in Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor, remain confidential.

 

7.         City Council delete Recommendations 2 and 3 in the Recommendation Section of the report (October 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor, and replace with the following new Recommendation 2 instead:

 

“2.       The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and the City Solicitor, be directed to take action to require York University to respect and observe By-law 725-2004.”

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2009) 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 litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Confidential Attachment - Report (October 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor is about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions and contains solicitor-client advice.
Background Information (Committee)
Final Report & Attachments 1-2 - York University Secondary Plan Update
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24542.pdf)

Schedule "I" to Attachment 1 - York University Secondary Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24543.pdf)

Attachment 3 - Transportation Master Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24544.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 26, 2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (NY29.37b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25438.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Maria Sergio (NY.New.NY29.37.1)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Cassidy Riz, Planner, Community Planning, North York District, responding to e-mail communication (NY29.37.1) from Maria Sergio (NY.New.NY29.37.2)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Rosemarie Humphries, MCIP, RPP, President, Humphries Planning Group Inc., representing Steeles-Keele Investments Limited/Milestone Property Management Ltd. ("Milestone") (NY.New.NY29.37.3)
(November 10, 2009) Fax from Diana Birchall, Director, Planning and Urban Design, City of Vaughan, addressed to Cassidy Ritz, Planner, Community Planning, North York District (NY.New.NY29.37.4)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Geoffrey E. Geduld, President, North York Historical Society (NY.New.NY29.37.5)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Edith Geduld, Past Chair, North York Community Preservation Panel (NY.New.NY29.37.6)

37a York University Secondary Plan Update - Application of City By-Laws re: Parking Enforcement
Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions and contains solicitor-client advice.
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - York University Secondary Plan Update - Application of City By-Laws re: Parking Enforcement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-24555.pdf)


NY29.40

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Committee of Adjustment Application - 3144 Bayview Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Planning Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the City’s By-law and the Committee of Adjustment’s decisions.

Background Information (Committee)
Notice of Motion and Background Attachments - Committee of Adjustment Application - 3144 Bayview Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-25155.pdf)


NY29.42

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 24 

Through Traffic Restrictions - Steeles Avenue East at Willowdale Avenue and Maxome Avenue/Henderson Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of southbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Willowdale Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

 

2.         City Council approve the installation of southbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Maxome Avenue/Henderson Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

 

3.         City Council approve the installation of northbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Willowdale Avenue between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

 

4.         City Council approve the installation of northbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Maxome Avenue/Henderson Avenue between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Background Information (Committee)
Member Motion - Through Traffic Restrictions - Steeles Ave. E., Willowdale Ave. and Maxome Ave./Henderson Ave.
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-25211.pdf)


NY29.45

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Request for City Representation at the Ontario Municipal Board - A0333/09NY - 35 Rochester Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and retain outside planning consultants, if necessary, to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in the matter of A0333/09NY – 35 Rochester Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
Member Motion - OMB Hearing - Committee of Adjustment Application - 35 Rochester Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-25241.pdf)

Committee of Adjustment Decision - 35 Rochester Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-25261.pdf)


Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 30
SC30.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 41 

Presentation by the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area - Sheppard Avenue East LRT
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to designate a project manager to work directly with relevant BIA's and resident associations to establish a steering committee to:

 

a.         minimize the impact to areas scheduled for transit construction;

 

b.         establish a defined process for communication to residents in advance of construction; and

 

c.         develop interim measures during the construction process to minimize the impact to local business owners and residents.

 

2.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Sheppard LRT Construction team to provide Scarborough Community Council with quarterly progress reports, relative to the Scarborough District, for information.

 

3.         City Council forward a copy of the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area presentation to the Toronto Transit Commission.

Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area - LRT Construction
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24311.pdf)

Submission Filed by Sheppard East Village BIA
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25288.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 10, 2009) Letter from Sheppard East Village BIA (SC.New.SC30.1.1)

SC30.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 44 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 15 Crockford Blvd, 3545 – 3555 Danforth Avenue, 1900 Eglinton Avenue, 68 Grangeway Avenue, 3640 – 3650 Kingston Road, 1 & 11 Lee Centre Drive, 820 Markham Road, 2721 Markham Road, 75 Oasis Blvd, 3000 Queen Street East.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fire Routes - Various Locations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24375.pdf)

Draft By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24376.pdf)


SC30.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 38, 39 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 1250 Markham Road, 3223 Kennedy Road.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fire Routes - 1250 Markham Road, 3223 Kennedy Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24385.pdf)

Draft By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24386.pdf)


SC30.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41, 42 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes – 2301 – 2331 Brimley Road, 2307 – 2309 Markham Road.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fire Routes - Brimley Road - Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24459.pdf)

Draft By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24460.pdf)


SC30.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Assumption of Services – Mattamy (Staines) Limited - Phase 1, Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2383 - East of Neilson Road, South of Passmore Avenue - Morningside Heights Community
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2383 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2383.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2383.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2383 to Toronto Hydro.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Site Map - Assumption of Services - Neilson Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24484.pdf)


SC30.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Assumption of Services – Mattamy (Staines) Limited - Phase 2, Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2388 - West of Staines Road, East of Neilson Road, Scarborough - Morningside Heights Community
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2388 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2388.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2388.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2388 to Toronto Hydro.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Site Map - Assumption of Services - W/Staines Road, E/Neilson Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24494.pdf)


SC30.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Assumption of Services – Mattamy (Rouge) Limited - Phase 1, Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2409 - 8800 Sheppard Avenue East
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2409 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2409.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2409.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2409 to Toronto Hydro.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Site Map - Assumption of Services - 8800 Sheppard Avenue East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24488.pdf)


SC30.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

Assumption of Services - Bayland Homes Limited - 27-31 Scarboro Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for the above development.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to this development.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the municipal services in the above development.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Assumption of Services - 27-31 Scarboro Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24503.pdf)


SC30.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35 

Proposed Parking Regulation Amendments including Metered Parking on the North Side of Danforth Avenue in Front of a Church at 3150 Danforth Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (October 21, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council enact the amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, “Parking Machines”, as identified in Appendix 3 of the report (October 21, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         City Council amend the appropriate by-law accordingly.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Parking Regulation - 3150 Danforth Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24570.pdf)

Location Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24571.pdf)


SC30.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 38 

Proposed No Right Turn on Red Regulation at the Intersection of Lawrence Avenue East, 165 Metres West of Markham Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the No Right Turn on Red Regulation as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (October 21, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - No Right Turn - Lawrence Avenue East/Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24578.pdf)

Location Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24579.pdf)


SC30.23

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 36 

City Initiated ‘Avenue’ Study of Kingston Road between Danforth Avenue to east of Midland Avenue (Chine Drive) – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 16, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, and the Director, Community Planning, Scarbrough District.

 

2.         City Council amend the Cliffside Community Zoning By-law No. 9364, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 16, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, and the Director, Community Planning, Scarbrough District.

 

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

 

4.         City Council adopt the Urban Design Concept Plan and Urban Design Guidelines shown in Attachment 6 to the report (October 16, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, and the Director, Community Planning, Scarbrough District.

 

5.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Facilities and Real Estate staff in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to investigate park improvements and acquisitions within the Study Area with a focus on developing parkland, as identified in the Recommendation Section shown on Attachment 5, Section 2.8 of the report (October 16, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research, and the Director, Community Planning, Scarbrough District.

 

6.         City Council direct Toronto Water staff to investigate the sewer capacity within the Study Area to determine the availability of capacity and identify any infrastructure improvements which may be necessary to support the proposed intensification of this area and report back to Community Council on any capacity issues.

 

7.         City Council direct Transportation Services to consider within Ward 36, Kingston Road between Danforth Avenue and Midland Avenue as a priority area for the placement of street furniture under the City’s Co-ordinated Street Furniture Program.

 

8.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to report back to Scarborough Community Council upon completion of the Kingston Road/Danforth Avenue:  Preliminary Planning for a Transit Project Assessment Study on possible land use options for the lands located on the northwest corner of Danforth Avenue and Kingston Road (identified as the Apex Site on Attachment 2 to the report dated October 16, 2009, from the Director, Policy and Research, and the Director, Community Planning, Scarbrough District).

 

9.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Toronto Parking Authority to report back to Scarborough Community Council on a parking strategy for the Kingston Road Cliffside Community.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report and Attachments 1, 3, 4, & 7 - 'Avenue' Study of Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24625.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Proposed Urban Design Concept Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24626.pdf)

Attachment 5 - Chapter 2 - Recommendation Section - Cliffside Village - Pages 1 -37
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24627.pdf)

Attachment 5 - Pages 38 - 78
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24628.pdf)

Attachment 6 - Urban Design Guidelines - Cliffside Village
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-24629.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 3, 2009) Letter from Alda Bleeks, Alorgreg Company Ltd. (SC.Supp.SC30.23.1)

SC30.28

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 38 

Olympic Torch Relay - Request to use open flame and special effects on Albert Campbell Square
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant an exemption from the former City of Scarborough By-law 24415, Section 3, to:

 

a.         Permit the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to use open flame at Albert Campbell Square on December 17, 2009; and

 

b.         Permit the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to use special effects pyrotechnics at Albert Campbell Square on December 17, 2009.

Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Councillor Heaps
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25174.pdf)


Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 29
TE29.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Permanent Closure of a Portion of Rees Street
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close a portion of Rees Street as a public highway.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.1 - Draft By-law - Closing of Portion of Rees Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24706.pdf)


TE29.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 14 

Final Report - City Initiated 'Avenue Study' of Bloor Street West Between Keele Street and the Rail Corridor, and Dundas Street West Between Glenlake Avenue and Boustead Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 of the former City of Toronto substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 12 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

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

 

4.         City Council adopt the Urban Design Guidelines for Bloor Street West between Keele Street and the rail corridor, and Dundas Street West between Glenlake Avenue and Boustead Avenue as provided in Section 6 of the Bloor-Dundas ‘Avenue’ Study - Final Consultant Report dated September 2009, attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

5.         City Council request Heritage Preservation Services to review the following properties, 1691 Bloor Street West (Redeemer Lutheran Church), 1573 Bloor Street West (Lithuanian Community House) and 2454, 2466, 2480 Dundas Street West (warehouse buildings), and report back to the Toronto Preservation Board and Toronto and East York Community Council on whether these properties should be included on the City’s Inventory of Heritage Properties. 

 

6.         City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Community Services and Facilities Assessment set out in Attachment 10 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

7.         City Council request Transportation Services and Technical Services to examine the opportunity to improve the public realm at the northwest corner of Roncesvalles Avenue and Boustead Avenue as identified in Section 5.4.3 of the Bloor-Dundas ‘Avenue’ Study - Final Consultant Report dated September 2009, as part of the Roncesvalles Avenue streetscape improvements.

 

8.         City Council adopt, in principle, the two preferred short-term options for the Bloor Street West Right-of-Way prepared for the Study Area in Attachment No. 7 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and request Transportation Services to bring forward an implementation report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

 

9.         City Council request Transportation Services to examine the three preferred long-term options for the Bloor Street West Right-of-Way identified in Section 5.4.2.1 of the Bloor-Dundas ‘Avenue’ Study - Final Consultant Report dated September 2009, as part of its study of the feasibility of a bikeway on Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue, as directed by City Council on October 22 and 23, 2007.

 

10.       City Council request Transportation Services to investigate and consider measures, such as signals, to facilitate pedestrian crossings of Bloor Street West in proximity to Dorval Road.

 

11.       City Council request Transportation Services to install zebra crosswalk markings at the Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West intersection to facilitate pedestrian movements to the TTC’s Dundas West Station.

 

12.       City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to examine its directional signage to improve pedestrian movements to the Dundas West and Keele subway stations from the Bloor - Dundas and Bloor - Keele intersections, respectively.

 

13.       City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to investigate the feasibility of a new entrance to the Dundas West Station on the east side of the Dundas Street West right-of-way as part of any proposed transit improvements in the area.

 

14.       City Council request Parks, Recreation and Forestry staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to investigate and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the possibility of entering into an agreement with the Toronto Catholic School Board for greater public recreational use of the playing field at Bishop Marrocco - Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.2 - Staff Report - City Initiated Avenue Study of Bloor Street West between Keele and the Rail Corridor, and Dundas West between Glenlake and Boustead - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24707.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 9, 2009) Letter from The Residents of Alhambra Avenue submitting a petition signed by approximately 70 individuals (TE.New.TE29.2.1)

TE29.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 19 

Final Report - Ossington Avenue - Restaurant Study
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to the report dated October 29, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended to permit space for a restaurant, take-out restaurant, bake-shop, place of amusement, place of assembly or club to be 225 square metres (rather than 175 square metres), and further, that the calculation of the square metres exclude the kitchen area.

 

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

 

3.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, through the Zoning By-law Project, to report to Planning and Growth Management Committee on consideration of amendments to the City-wide By-law regarding restrictions to rear yard and flanking patios.

 

4.         City Council determine that no further public notice be required.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.3 - Staff Report - Ossington Avenue - Restaurant Study - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25069.pdf)

TE29.3 - Staff Report - Ossington Avenue - Restaurant Study - Final Report - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24708.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 27, 2009) E-mail from Matthew Scholfield (TE.Main.TE29.3.1)
(October 29, 2009) Letter from Benjamin Hellie and Jessica Wilson, Associate Professors, Philosophy Department, University of Toronto (TE.New.TE29.3.2)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from Martin Kohn, Kohn Shnier Architects (TE.New.TE29.3.3)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Michael Yen, on behalf of Manuel and Heldera Da Cunha (TE.New.TE29.3.4)
(November 8, 2009) E-mail from Tola Ajao (TE.New.TE29.3.5)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Brian Sharwood (TE.New.TE29.3.6)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Arriz Hassam (TE.New.TE29.3.7)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Breck McFarlane (TE.New.TE29.3.8)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Gillian Iles (TE.New.TE29.3.9)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Melinda Medley (TE.New.TE29.3.10)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Tim Hanna, Frantic City (TE.New.TE29.3.11)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Stewart Adams OAA, Unit A Architecture Inc. (TE.New.TE29.3.12)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Nicky Potter, forwarding a submission and petition signed by approximately 40 individuals from the Ossington Business Association (TE.New.TE29.3.13)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Donald Schmitt, Principal, Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated (TE.New.TE29.3.14)
(November 10, 2009) E-mail from Mike Law (TE.New.TE29.3.15)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Brendan van Niejenhuis (TE.New.TE29.3.16)
(November 6, 2009) Letter from Eros G. Fiacconi, President, EGF Associates (TE.New.TE29.3.17)

TE29.4

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 20 

Bloor Corridor Visioning Study - Draft Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the revised draft Official Plan Amendment No. 98 included as Attachment No. 1 in the report of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning dated November 30, 2009.

 

2.         City Council adopt the revised Urban Design Guidelines entitled “Bloor Corridor Visioning Study:  Avenue Road to Bathurst Street”, dated November 2009, included as Attachment No. 2 in the report of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning dated November 30, 2009.

 

3.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning be directed:

 

a.         in consultation with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to undertake a study of the Bloor Corridor, between Avenue Road and Bathurst Street, for the purpose of: analyzing current housing conditions and to develop an area-specific approach consistent with those findings; and

 

b.         to bring forward options to implement the findings including comments on thresholds and/ or targets for achieving affordable housing through new development in the area and bring forward an OPA to enact this policy to Toronto and East York Community Council in May 2010.

 

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

 

5.         If and when the authority to enact inclusionary zoning is granted to the City of Toronto by the Province of Ontario, City Council direct that this study area be immediately included as an area for the standards to apply; and further that this area be considered for a pilot project in conjunction with the Province.

 

6.         City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.4 - Staff Report - Bloor Corridor Visioning Study - Draft Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24709.pdf)

TE29.4 - Attachment - Bloor Corridor Visioning Study
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24933.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 30, 2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (TE29.4b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25518.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Revised Urban Design Guidelines, Bloor Corridor Visioning Study: Avenue Road to Bathurst Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25519.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (TE.New.TE29.4.1)
(November 9, 2009) Letter from Michael Bowman, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (TE.New.TE29.4.2)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Nancy Smith Lea, Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation (TE.New.TE29.4.3)
(November 10, 2009) Letter from Hamish Wilson (TE.New.TE29.4.4)
Communications (City Council)
(November 25, 2009) E-mail from Lee Rickwood (CC.Supp.TE29.4.5)
(November 25, 2009) E-mail from Libbie Mills (CC.Supp.TE29.4.6)
(November 27, 2009) Submission from Hamish Wilson (CC.New.TE29.4.7)
Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone - as he has a property interest in the vicinity.


4a Bloor Corridor Visioning Study - Draft Official Plan Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.4a. - Letter from the Chair, Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25063.pdf)


TE29.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 22 

Final Report - 469 and 471 Merton Street - Rezoning Application
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report dated October 22, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and with the following additional amendment to Section 1(6) of the draft by-law:

 

                 "1(6)           a minimum of 5 parking spaces shall be provided and maintained on the lot."        

 

2.         City Council determine that no further notice be given in respect of the proposed by-law as amended in accordance with the Supplementary Report dated November 5, 2009.

 

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

 

4.         The draft bills not proceed to City Council until a revised landscape plan, which includes addressing sound mitigation, drainage and fencing, and a letter of undertaking to do the work is submitted by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.5 - Staff Report - 469 and 471 Merton Street - Rezoning - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24710.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 26, 2009) E-mail from Judith Meeks (TE.Main.TE29.5.1)
(November 3, 2009) Letter from Irene Davy, Director, Sunnybrook School (TE.New.TE29.5.2)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Trevor J. Chin Fook (TE.New.TE29.5.3)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Victoria Fusca (TE.New.TE29.5.4)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Jenny Bekeschus (TE.New.TE29.5.5)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from John Harvey (TE.New.TE29.5.6)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Katherine A. Betts (TE.New.TE29.5.7)
Communications (City Council)
(November 11, 2009) E-mail from Jenny Bekeschus (CC.Main.TE29.5.8)
(November 30, 2009) E-mail from John Harvey (CC.New.TE29.5.9)

5a 469 and 471 Merton Street - Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.5a - Staff Report - 469 and 471 Merton Street - Supplementary Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25133.pdf)


TE29.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Final Report - 150 Bloor Street West, 175 Cumberland Street, 162 and 164 Cumberland Street - Rezoning
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 492-80, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report dated November 3, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with additional amendments to Section 2(7)(b), so that the section now reads as follows:

 

“(b)      Parking spaces for use by non-residential owners or occupants and for residential visitor parking shall be provided at the rates prescribed for such uses in section 4(5) of By-law No. 438-86, as amended, after meeting the requirements for residential parking in paragraph (a) of this section, as follows:

 

(i)         a minimum of 87 parking spaces for use by non-residential owners or occupants of buildings A and B and for residential visitors of buildings A and B on lots A and or on lot B;

 

(ii)        in the event that the owners of Lots A and B jointly elect to provide dedicated exclusive-use parking for the non-residential components of the project and the residential visitor components of the project in lieu of a shared pool of a minimum of 87 parking spaces, that the allocation of the minimum of 87 parking spaces required for such purposes must also be at the rates prescribed for such uses in Section 4(5) of By-law No. 438-86, as amended and include:

 

(a)        a minimum of 73 parking spaces of the non-residential owners and occupants and residential visitors of Building A and such spaces to be located on lots A and B or on lot B; and

 

(b)         a minimum of 14 parking spaces in respect of the non-residential owners or occupants and residential of Building B such spaces to be located on lot A and/or lot B."

 

2.         City Council determine that no further notice be given in respect of the proposed by-law.

 

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

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.6 - Staff Report - 150 Bloor Street West, 175 Cumberland Street, 162 and 164 Cumberland Street - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25129.pdf)

TE29.6 - Staff Report - 150 Bloor Street West, 175 Cumberland Street, 162 and 164 Cumberland Street - Final Report - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24711.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Ms. Ghee Chung (TE.New.TE29.6.1)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Alan Baker (TE.New.TE29.6.2)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Mary Jean Potter (TE.New.TE29.6.3)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Perry Breslin, Publisher, Performance Publications Group (TE.New.TE29.6.4)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Afrah Gouda (TE.New.TE29.6.5)
(November 4, 2009) Fax from Magdolina Volonese (TE.New.TE29.6.6)
(November 4, 2009) Fax from Joham Demeester (TE.New.TE29.6.7)
(November 4, 2009) Fax from Paul Turgeon (TE.New.TE29.6.8)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Peter C. Fang (TE.New.TE29.6.9)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Merill Kichler (TE.New.TE29.6.10)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from S. D. Rubin (TE.New.TE29.6.11)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Barbara Hershenhom (TE.New.TE29.6.12)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Daphne Evans (TE.New.TE29.6.13)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Sheldon D. Rosen (TE.New.TE29.6.14)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Edith Fisher (TE.New.TE29.6.15)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Robert and Mary Fielden (TE.New.TE29.6.16)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Sydney G. Frankfort (TE.New.TE29.6.17)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Robert F. M. Nourse (TE.New.TE29.6.18)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from David Shek (TE.New.TE29.6.19)
(November 5, 2009) Letter from Barry and Gail Lord, Co-Presidents Lord Cultural Resources (TE.New.TE29.6.20)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Jill Turner and Ron Warr (TE.New.TE29.6.21)
(November 5, 2009) Fax from Irene Zamborsky (TE.New.TE29.6.22)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Jack Schwartz (TE.New.TE29.6.23)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Barbara Pasternak (TE.New.TE29.6.24)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Sybil Kunin (TE.New.TE29.6.25)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Ilana Frank (TE.New.TE29.6.26)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Jeanne W. Erickson (TE.New.TE29.6.27)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Elsie J and Eric Etchen (TE.New.TE29.6.28)
(November 6, 2009) Fax from Roger Abbott (TE.New.TE29.6.29)
(November 7, 2009) Fax from Peter Hoult (TE.New.TE29.6.30)
(November 7, 2009) Fax from Mary McMillan (TE.New.TE29.6.31)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Gordon and Barbara Stromberg (TE.New.TE29.6.32)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from John and Georgie Babatzanis (TE.New.TE29.6.33)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Irene Summers (TE.New.TE29.6.34)
(November 5, 2009) E-mail from Jean Cuddy (TE.New.TE29.6.35)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from D. Grant Vingoe (TE.New.TE29.6.36)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Godfrey and Patricia Palmer (TE.New.TE29.6.37)
(November 9, 2009) Fax from Karim Moolani (TE.New.TE29.6.38)
(November 9, 2009) Fax from Maria Manza, Executive Director, VIP Services (TE.New.TE29.6.39)
(November 9, 2009) Letter from Ronald M. Kanter, MacDonald Sager Manis LLP (TE.New.TE29.6.40)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Angus Baldwin (TE.New.TE29.6.41)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Planning staff, Toronto and East York District, submitting a chart, entitled "Parking Considerations 150 Bloor Street West" (TE.New.TE29.6.42)
Communications (City Council)
(November 12, 2009) E-mail from Rita Wallace (CC.Supp.TE29.6.43)
(November 25, 2009) E-mail from Ronald M. Kanter, Macdonald Sager Manis LLP (CC.Supp.TE29.6.44)
(November 27, 2009) Letter from Ronald M. Kanter, Macdonald Sager Manis LLP (CC.New.TE29.6.45)
(November 30, 2009) E-mail from Ronald M. Kanter, Macdonald Sager Manis LLP (CC.New.TE29.6.46)
(November 27, 2009) E-mail from Ashley Martineau, Davies Howe Partners (CC.New.TE29.6.47)

TE29.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Final Report - 252-258 Victoria Street and 19-21 Dundas Square - Rezoning Application
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the former City of Toronto substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated October 16, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required to give effect to the intent of the recommendations contained in this report.

 

3.         A demolition permit not be issued until a first below grade building permit has been issued for the tower portion and a Heritage Easement Agreement has been signed.

 

4.         City Council request Heritage Preservation Services to write a report for consideration by the Toronto Preservation Board, the Toronto and East York Community Council and City Council early in 2010 for the demolition of a listed property at 258 Victoria Street.

 

5.         Prior to the submission of the Bill to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following public benefits:

 

a.         Prior to the issuance of the first above grade permit, pay to the City the sum of $1,000,000 consisting of $600,000 towards the heritage upgrade of 19-21 Dundas Square (HNR Building) and $400,000 towards capital improvements to O’Keefe Lane and additional street improvements within the immediate area.

 

b.         Require that the cash amounts identified in a. shall be indexed in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of submission of the funds by the owner to the City.

 

c.         Provide a letter of undertaking to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services indicating the applicant's support, as a condition of planning approvals, for the designation and entering into of an HEA for each of the properties at 19 and 21 Dundas Square, the reasons for designation and identification to be based on the Heritage Impact Statement and the Conservation Plan prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated April 14, 2008 and March 24, 2008, respectively.

 

Although the following matters are not considered to be Section 37 contributions or benefits, they will be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a convenience:

 

d.         Provide a Detailed Conservation Plan and estimate of costs for the implementation of the Detailed Conservation Plan to be prepared by a qualified heritage architect to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

e.         Retain a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Culture under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O 1990 as amended) to carry out a Stage 1 archaeological assessment of the entire development property and follow through on recommendations to mitigate, through preservation or resource removal and documentation, adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found. The assessment is to be completed in accordance with the 2009 Final Draft - Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists, Ministry of Culture.

 

f.          Incorporate significant archaeological resources and findings into the proposed development through either in situ preservation and interpretation where feasible, or commemorated and interpreted through exhibition development on site including, but not limited to, commemorative plaquing.

 

g.         Ensure no demolition, construction, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the City's Planning Division (Heritage Preservation Services Unit) and the Ministry of Culture (Heritage Operations Unit) confirming in writing that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been satisfied.

 

h.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for 252-258 Victoria Street including a permit for demolition of the existing buildings, excavation and/or shoring of the subject property the applicant shall:

 

a.         provide a letter of credit in an form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the work identified in the detailed Conservation Plan referenced in Recommendation 5.d. above; and

 

b.         provide building permit drawings including construction specifications for the proposed conservation work prepared by the heritage architect satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

               i.       Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit the applicant shall:

 

a.         complete the conservation work satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

 

b.         provide a notice of substantial completion prepared by the heritage architect satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

 

j.          Provide and maintain an irrigation system at the owner’s expense for any proposed trees within the public road allowance, including an automatic timer, designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation auditor (CLIA) and constructed with a back flow preventer to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services.

 

k.         Provide for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing review, should it be determined that up-grades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the site servicing review accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services.

 

l.          Improve the laneway from Shuter Street to Dundas Square for access into the site to the satisfaction of Executive Director of Technical Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

m.        Incorporate in the construction of the building, and maintain, design and exterior materials satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

 

n.         Provide knock-out panels at the northwest corner of the site on the Dundas Square wall to accommodate a potential future connection to the PATH system, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

o.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner will:

 

1.         Submit architectural plans, elevations and landscaping including 1:50 scale elevations to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the owner will be required to, in conjunction with each Site Plan Application, submit 1:50 scale drawings in conformity with this requirement.

 

2.         Undertake improvement of the street right-of-ways abutting the lot, including streetscaping and tree installation, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, and the Executive Director, Technical Services Division.

 

3.         Provide continuous weather protection with a minimum clear depth of three metres on Victoria Street.

 

4.         Complete a Wind Assessment study and employ the results of the study into the design of the building, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

p.         The Owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, date stamped August 4, 2009.

 

6.         City Council approve the deletion of Clause (d) in Appendix 1, attached to the report (October 16, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as recommended in the supplementary report (November 4, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning.

 

7.         City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.7 - Staff Report - 252-258 Victoria Street. and 19-21 Dundas Square - Rezoning Application - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24712.pdf)


7a 252-258 Victoria Street and 19-21 Dundas Square - Rezoning Application - Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.7a - Supplementary Staff Report - 252-258 Victoria, 19-21 Dundas Square - Rezoning Application
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25131.pdf)

TE29.7a - Revised Appendix 1 - 19-21DundasSquare
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25169.pdf)


TE29.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Final Report - 606-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, 11-19 and 25 St. Nicholas Street - Rezoning
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated October 19, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required to give effect to the intent of the recommendations contained in this report.

 

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to submit an application under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813, Trees, Article III, “Tree Protection” for the four private trees that qualify for protection and are proposed to be removed as part of the proposal, and complete the application review process.

 

4.         A demolition permit not be issued until a first below-grade building permit has been issued and a revised Heritage Easement Agreement has been signed and registered.

 

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

 

a.         Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the Owner shall file with the City irrevocable standby letters of credit in the form and from a financial institution  acceptable to the City Solicitor to guarantee the satisfactory performance and completion of all works and obligations required pursuant to such agreements as the owner may be required to enter into and the said letters of credit shall be kept in full force and effect until all works and obligations have been fulfilled and satisfied.

 

                        The letters of credit shall be as follows:

 

-           $1,165,000 for the reconstruction and/or restoration of the heritage components of the building;

 

          $200,000 for local streetscape improvements to Yonge Street, St. Joseph Street and/or St. Nicholas Street (which may include street lighting improvements identified pursuant to recommendation 5.c).  Any excess funds are to be directed to improvements to Queen’s Park;

 

          $135,000 for an art contribution for upgrades to the building exterior and/or streetscape and shall be designed by an artist retained by the owner.

 

b.         Require that the amounts identified in a. above shall be indexed annually in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of submission of the letters of credit by the owner  to the City.

 

Although the following matters are not considered to be Section 37 contributions or benefits, they will be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a convenience:

 

c.         Undertake a Street Lighting Study and pay for replacement lighting around the street frontage of the subject property to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

d.         Architectural plans, elevations and landscaping including 1:50 scale elevations, will be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the owner will be required to, in conjunction with each Site Plan Application submit 1:50 scale drawings in conformity with this requirement.

 

e.         Provide and pay for any municipal service upgrades required to support the development as determined by the Executive Director of Technical Services as part of the required Site Servicing Review.

 

f.          Provide continuous weather protection with a minimum clear depth of three metres on St. Joseph Street in accordance with the Conservation Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

g.         The Owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, date stamped August 13, 2009.

 

h.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner will:

 

1.         Retain a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Culture under provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O 1990 as amended), to carry out a Stage 1 archaeological assessment of the entire development property and follow through on recommendations to mitigate, through preservation or resource removal and documentation, adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found.  The assessment is to be completed in accordance with the Final Draft – Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists, September 2006, Ministry of Culture.

 

2.         Should the archaeological assessment process continue beyond a Stage 1 assessment, any recommendations for Stages 2-4 mitigation strategies must be reviewed and approved by Heritage Preservation Services prior to commencement of the site mitigation.

 

3.         No demolition, construction, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the City’s Heritage Division (Heritage Preservation Services Unit) and the Ministry of Culture (Heritage Operations Unit) confirming in writing that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been satisfied.

 

4.         Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 606-618 Yonge Street.

 

5.         Submit a Conservation Plan to include drawings, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services, that provide elevations and sections of all heritage building facades at 1:50 scale including, but not limited to, the following: (1) storefront design; (2) window specifications for all heritage façade elevations; (3) reconstruction plan for roof dormer/parapet/cornice details and (4) return side wall details.

 

6.         Additional information shall be submitted, based on the proposed Conservation Strategy, to include documentation substantially in accordance with that outlined within Section 8.0 of the submitted Heritage Impact Statement.  Specifically, a detailed plan shall also be submitted to outline mitigations measures that address construction impacts relative to the on-site heritage structures.

 

7.         Amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement registered on the site, Instrument No. E171218 dated June 1, 1998, at 5 St. Joseph Street and 9-15 St. Nicholas Streets, to address the proposed construction and permitted alterations.

 

8.         As an existing north/south public lane is required to form part of the lot, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner shall obtain City Council’s approval of the closure and sale of the public lane and shall complete such sale of such lane.

 

9.         Submit to the Executive Director of Technical Services for review and acceptance, a site servicing review to demonstrate how this site will be serviced and whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate.

 

10.       Submit an Engineering Report to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Services that advises on the project’s constructability without displacing identified heritage resources.

 

11.       Submit a stormwater management report, a site servicing plan and site grading, drainage and landscape plans.

 

6.         City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.8 - Staff Report - Final Report - 606-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, 11-19 and 25 St. Nicholas Street - Rezoning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24802.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Dr. Myra Nan Rosenfeld Little (TE.New.TE29.8.1)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from David Sym (TE.New.TE29.8.2)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Hana Havlicek (TE.New.TE29.8.3)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Philip Ottenbrite (TE.New.TE29.8.4)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Kathryn A. Holden (TE.New.TE29.8.5)
(November 6, 2009) E-mail from Theresa Paredes (TE.New.TE29.8.6)
(May 27, 2009) Letter from James L. Robinson, Executive Director, Downtown Yonge BIA (TE.New.TE29.8.7)
(November 10, 2009) Letter from David Walsh, Seeds of Hope Foundation (TE.New.TE29.8.8)

TE29.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Alteration to a Heritage Property and Intention to Designate, Part IV, Section 29, Ontario Heritage Act - 606-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, and 15-25 St. Nicholas Street
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 606-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street and 15-25 St. Nicholas Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by ERA Architects dated September 15, 2009, and on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services subject to the following conditions:

 

a.         Prior to Zoning By-Law Amendment approval, the owner shall:

 

-           submit a Conservation Plan to include drawings, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services that provide “blow-up” elevations and sections of all heritage building façades at 1:50 scale including, but not limited to, the following: (1) storefront design; (2) window specifications for all heritage facade elevations; (3) reconstruction plan for roof dormer/parapet/cornice details; (4) return side wall details, etc.

 

b.         Prior to Site Plan approval, the owner shall:

 

-           provide additional information to be submitted, based on the proposed Conservation Strategy, to include documentation substantially in accordance with that outlined within Section 8.0 (page 44) of the submitted Heritage Impact Statement. Specifically, a detailed plan shall also be submitted to outline mitigations measures that address construction impacts relative to the on-site heritage structures;

 

-            enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 606-618 Yonge Street with the City;

 

-           amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement registered on the site, Instrument No. E171218 dated June 1, 1998, at 5 St. Joseph Street and 9- 15 St Nicholas Streets, to address the proposed construction and permitted alterations.

 

c.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring on the subject property, the owner shall:

 

-           provide a Letter of Credit in a form and in an amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the Conservation Plan; and

 

 -          provide final plans satisfactory to the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

 

d.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit the applicant shall:

 

-           provide evidence and documentation that the project scheme has been implemented, per approved Conservation Plan, satisfactory to the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

 

2.         City Council include the following properties on the City of Toronto’s Inventory of Heritage Properties:

 

a.         606 Yonge Street

b.         608 Yonge Street

c.         614 Yonge Street

d.         616 Yonge Street

e.         618 Yonge Street.

 

3.         City Council state its intention to designate the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  (Please note 610 and 612 Yonge Street are listed on the City of Toronto’s Inventory of Heritage Properties):

 

a.         606 Yonge Street

b.         608 Yonge Street

c.         610 Yonge Street

d.         612 Yonge Street

e.         614 Yonge Street

f.          616 Yonge Street

g.         618 Yonge Street.

 

4.         If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

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

 

6.         City Council grant authority for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owners of the following properties:

 

a.         606 Yonge Street

b.         608 Yonge Street

c.         610 Yonge Street

d.         612 Yonge Street

e.         614 Yonge Street

f.          616 Yonge Street

g.         618 Yonge Street.

 

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

 

8.         City Council grant authority for the necessary amendments to the Existing Heritage Easement Agreement (Instrument No. E171218).

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.9 - Heritage - 606-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St Joseph Street and 15-25 St Nicholas Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24713.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Dr. Myra Nan Rosenfeld Little (TE.New.TE29.9.1)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from David Sym (TE.New.TE29.9.2)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Hana Havlicek (TE.New.TE29.9.3)
(November 9, 2009) E-mail from Philip Ottenbrite (TE.New.TE29.9.4)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Kathryn A. Holden (TE.New.TE29.9.5)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Theresa Paredes (TE.New.TE29.9.6)
(May 27, 2009) E-mail from James L. Robinson, Executive Director, Downtown Yonge BIA (TE.New.TE29.9.7)
(November 10, 2009) Letter from David Walsh, Seeds of Hope Foundation (TE.New.TE29.9.8)

9a Alteration to a Heritage Property and Intention to Designate, Part IV, Section 29, Ontario Heritage Act 606–618 Yonge Street, 5–9 St. Joseph Street, and 15–25 St. Nicholas Street
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.9a - Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - 606-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St. Joseph Street, 11-18 and 25 St. Nicholas Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24806.pdf)


TE29.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 14 

Request for Direction Report- 1540 Bloor Street West - Rezoning and Site Plan Applications
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing of the owner’s appeal to oppose the current applications.

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that City Council’s position is that any redevelopment of the site at 1540 Bloor Street West must:

 

a.         comply with the zoning by-law implementing the Bloor-Dundas Avenue Study;

 

b.         satisfy the requirements of Section 3.2.1.6 of the City’s Official Plan as set out in this report;

 

c.         secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director;

 

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

 

3.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to include the Technical Services' issues described in the supplementary report dated November 4, 2009, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as part of the staff position at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing of the owner’s appeal.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.10 - Staff Report - 1540 Bloor Street West - Rezoning and Site Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24714.pdf)


10a 1540 Bloor Street West - Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - Request for Direction Report - Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.10a - Supplementary Staff Report - 1540 Bloor Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25141.pdf)


TE29.11

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 21 

Request for Directions Report - 310 and 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the revised proposal as illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division (dated stamped: August 14, 2009), generally on the basis of the following:

 

a.         The applicant withdraw their appeal to the former City of York Official Plan.

 

b.         The City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner, Executive Director, City Planning submit to the Ontario Municipal Board a Zoning By-law amendment, which provides for the development of the subject lands with up to 596 residential dwelling units, including 146 non-condominium registered affordable replacement rental units subject to the provision of  the Section 37 matters in Recommendation 2 below and as discussed in more detail in the Planning report of October 30, 2009, in a matter satisfactory to such officials.

 

c.         The owner entering into and registering a Section 37 Agreement on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division securing the matters referred to in Recommendations 1.b. and 2 below.

 

d.          The Ontario Municipal Board order to be held pending the satisfactory execution and registration of the Section 37 Agreement.

 

2.         City Council authorize the appropriate City staff and require the owner to enter into and register an agreement or agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor to secure the following facilities, services and matters to be provided by the owner, at its expense to the City and as described in more detail in the Planning Report dated October 30, 2009:

 

a.         The owner shall pay to the City an indexed cash contribution of $500,000 to be used for capital improvements and enhancements to the Ben Nobleman Park, Wychwood Barns Park, Cedarvale Ravine, Cedarvale Park and Artscape Wychwood Barns.

 

Such cash amount to be indexed in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement by the owner to the date of payment of the sum by the owner to the City.

 

b.         The owner shall make the payment in Recommendation 2.a. above within 10 business days following the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into full force and effect and in any event prior to any building permit or any demolition permit issuing for any portion of the lands other than for the repair of any existing building on the lands.

 

c.         The owner shall contribute $700,000 for on-site public art (indexed annually) implemented under the City’s public art provisions and practices.

 

d.         The owner shall construct, provide and maintain 146 new replacement dwelling units on the site as rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years, commencing from the date of initial occupancy of each unit, during which time no application for demolition without replacement or conversion to condominium or non-rental housing purposes can be made.

 

e.          The owner shall provide rents for the 146 replacement rental dwelling units in accordance with the terms of the Section 37 Agreement for a period of 10 years for all new tenants and for the life of each tenancy for returning tenants.

 

f.          The owner shall provide a tenant relocation and assistance package, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit on the land, in accordance with the provisions of the Section 37 Agreement.

 

g.         The owner shall complete the construction of the replacement rental dwelling units such that they are ready and available for occupancy prior to the date on which the earliest of the other dwelling units to be constructed on the land are ready and made available for occupancy, other than the buildings existing on the lands in 2008 or a temporary new home sales and marketing office.

 

3.         City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit to demolish the building(s) on the land under Section 33 of the Planning Act, following the Zoning By-law Amendment in Recommendation 1.b. coming into full force and effect, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.         Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, the provision to the City of an indexed letter of credit satisfactory to the City Solicitor in the amount of Three Million Dollars (3,000,000) to secure the provision and completion of the 146 replacement rental units in a timely manner.

 

b.         The owner erect a residential building on site no later than four and a half (4 ½) years from the date the first permit is issued for demolition of all or any portion of the building(s).

 

c.         Should the owner fail to complete the new building containing the 146 replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in condition 3.b., in addition to any other remedy, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.

 

d.         In addition to condition c., should the owner fail to obtain the foundation permit for the construction of the below ground concrete structure required for the development of the north building containing the 146 replacement rental units within one (1) year of the date the first demolition permit issues for all or any portion of the site, the letter of credit may be cashed and the funds may be retained by the City and used toward the provision of affordable rental housing, at the discretion of the Chief Planner, in addition to any other remedy the City may have and for the sake of clarity, in addition to amongst other matters the requirement for the replacement of the 146 replacement rental units. The amount of the letter of credit to be adjusted annually, indexed in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA. The letter of credit shall be released upon the issuance of the foundation permit required for the development of the north building containing the required rental replacement dwelling units within the above specified one (1) year period. Such letter of credit, payment and timing to be additionally secured through the provisions of the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Section 37 Agreement.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take such necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.11 - Staff Report - Request for Directions Report - 310 and 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25077.pdf)

TE29.11 - Staff Report - Request for Directions Report - 310 and 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24715.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(November 25, 2009) Supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (TE29.11a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25458.pdf)


TE29.12

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Request for Direction Report - 251-255 King Street East, 37 Sherbourne Street and 2 Abbey Lane - Rezoning and Site Plan Approval
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the Ontario Municipal Board appeal and referral made by the applicant on the applications for Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 08 186000 STE 28 OZ and Site Plan Application No. 08 186022 STE 28 SA.

 

2.         City Council endorse a Development Strategy for the lands known municipally as 251-255 King Street East, 37 Sherbourne Street and 2 Abbey Lane, substantially as set out in Attachment 9 – Development Strategy Table, attached to the report dated November 3, 2009, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as a basis for a settlement at the Ontario Municipal Board, and including the following:

 

a.         require the submission of a revised Heritage Impact Statement to address the potential for rehabilitation and retention in-situ of the heritage structure at 251 King Street East;

 

b.         request the Manager, Preservation Services to have a peer review of the revised Heritage Impact Statement carried out;

 

c.         if, following the peer review of the revised Heritage Impact Statement, the Manager, Preservation Services agrees that rehabilitation and retention in-situ of the heritage structure within a proposed development is not possible then rehabilitation and retention in–situ of the north and west elevations will be required; and

 

d        reduce parking to the minimum number of spaces acceptable to the Manager of Development Engineering and/or provide parking off-site in order to facilitate the retention of the heritage structure at 251 King Street East.

 

3.         City Council authorize entering into and execution of an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the provision of public benefits and related matters in the event that a settlement is achieved or, should there be no settlement, the Ontario Municipal Board enacts amendments to the Zoning By-law for the City of Toronto providing for such an agreement.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.12 - Staff Report - 251-255 King Street East - Rezoning and Site Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25130.pdf)

TE29.12 - Staff Report - 251-255 King Street East - Directions Report - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24716.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 8, 2009) E-mail from Paola Guarnieri (TE.New.TE29.12.1)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Ted Mercer (TE.New.TE29.12.2)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Robert Cishecki, on behalf of Better Planning for All, and forwarding a petition signed by approximately 422 individuals (TE.New.TE29.12.3)
(November 7, 2009) Letter from Brian Cishecki (TE.New.TE29.12.4)
Communications (City Council)
(November 10, 2009) E-mail from Kelly Aija Zemnickis, Writer/Producer, Green with Envy Productions (CC.Main.TE29.12.5)

TE29.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property – 251 King Street East (The National Hotel)
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse the demolition of the designated property at 251 King Street East under s.34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act as proposed in the rezoning application No. 08 186000 STE 28 OZ for the development of lands at 251-255 King Street East and 37 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by TACT Design Inc., dated July 21, 2008 with final revisions dated May 20, 2009.

 

2.         City Council refuse the request to demolish the property at 251 King Street East in accordance with Section 30(2) and 34(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, received on October 19, 2009.

 

3.         If the refusal of the demolition permit under the Ontario Heritage Act is appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of City Council's refusal.

 

4.         Should City Council approve the proposed rezoning application No. 08 186000 STE 28 OZ for the development of lands at 251-255 King Street East and 37 Sherbourne Street, including the demolition of the entire heritage structure at 251 King Street East and the reconstruction of the north and west facades, the following conditions be required prior to the submission of the Bill to City Council for enactment:

 

a.         the applicant shall retain a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Culture under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O 1990 as amended), to carry out a Stage 1 archaeological assessment of the entire development property and follow through on recommendations to mitigate, through preservation or resource removal and documentation, adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found. The assessment is to be completed in accordance with the Final Draft – Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists, September 2006, Ministry of Culture;

 

b.         should the archaeological assessment process continue beyond a Stage 1 assessment, any recommendations for Stages 2-4 mitigation strategies must be reviewed and approved by Heritage Preservation Services prior to commencement of the site mitigation;

 

c.         the consultant archaeologist shall submit a copy of the relevant assessment report(s) to the Heritage Preservation Services Unit in both hard copy format and as an Acrobat PDF file on compact disk;

 

d.         no demolition, construction, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the City’s Planning Division (Heritage Preservation Services Unit) and the Ministry of Culture (Heritage Operations Unit) confirming in writing that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been satisfied.

 

5.         City Council receive the recommendation of the Toronto Preservation Board contained in the letter dated October 22, 2009 from the Board.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.13 - Staff Report - Heritage Demolition - 251 King Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24718.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Paola Guarnieri (TE.New.TE29.13.1)
(November 7, 2009) E-mail from Ted Mercer (TE.New.TE29.13.2)
(November 10, 2009) Submission from Robert Cishecki, on behalf of Better Planning for All, and forwarding a petition signed by approximately 422 individuals (TE.New.TE29.13.3)
(November 7, 2009) Letter from Brian Cishecki (TE.New.TE29.13.4)
Communications (City Council)
(November 10, 2009) E-mail from Kelly Aija Zemnickis, Writer/Producer, Green with Envy Productions (CC.Main.TE29.13.5)

13a 251 King Street East (The National Hotel) - Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property - Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.13a - Supplementary Staff Report - 251 King Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24717.pdf)


13b 251 King Street East (The National Hotel) – Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.13b - Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - 251-255 King Street East - Demolition of Designated Heritage Property
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24801.pdf)


TE29.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 29 

2 O'Connor Drive, 2, 6, and 12 Fernwood Gardens - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the form of a By-law to amend the Toronto Official Plan to permit a 4-storey, 65-unit, private residential-care and assisted living facility at 2 O’Connor Drive and 2, 6, and 12 Fernwood Gardens.

 

2.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the form of an amendment to Zoning By-law 6752, as amended, for the former Borough of East York, to implement the proposal substantially in accordance with the drawings on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, for a 4-storey, 65-unit, private residential-care and assisted living facility, the draft by-law to include, but not be restricted to, the following requirements:

 

a.         the minimum Lot Area shall be 9,400 square meters and shall exclude the areas of the Lot located below the top-of-bank as established by the TRCA on May 28, 2007;

 

b.         the maximum Gross Floor Area of all buildings or structures erected on the Lot shall not exceed 7,620 square metres;

 

c.         Grade shall be defined as +124.75 metres Canadian Geodedic Datum;

 

d.         the maximum height of the building shall not exceed 16 metres to the top of the parapet, measured from Grade, excluding elements for the functional operation of the building which may include elevator over-runs, mechanical penthouse, ventilation equipment, renewable energy systems and roof canopy, which shall not exceed an additional 5 metres above the maximum height of the building;

 

e.         a minimum of one Loading Space shall be provided on the Lot;

 

f.          a minimum of 31 Parking Spaces shall be provided on the Lot;

 

g.         the minimum setback to the top-of-bank as established by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority(TRCA) on May 28, 2007 shall be 10 m; and

 

h.         a minimum of 30%  of the minimum Lot Area shall be Landscaped Open Space.

 

3.         City Council request the City Clerk to schedule and give notice of the statutory public meeting for the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council.

 

4.         City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the owner, report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on any proposed changes to the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Package set in Recommendation 13.a. below.

 

5.         City Council require the owner to provide the following prior to receiving Site Plan Approval:

 

a.         A response to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s comments contained within the September 30, 2009 memo, as they relate to natural heritage.

 

b.         A cost estimate for review and acceptance for the proposed planting within the ravine and natural feature protected area, in addition to a cost estimate for the preparation and implementation of the ravine stewardship plan.

 

c.           A financial security as a security for implementing the planting plan within the ravine and natural feature protected area.

 

d.         Architectural plans at 1:100, elevations at 1:50 and landscaping plans at 1:100 to be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, and the owner will be required to, in conjunction with the Site Plan Application, submit such scaled drawings in conformity with this requirement.

 

e.         Final development plans and a landscape plan that enhances the heritage character and views of the front façade of the heritage building and exterior lighting plan for the heritage building, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

f.          A revised Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services.

 

g.         A detailed Conservation Plan which includes: as-found record of the existing house including photographs keyed to plans and elevations of all visible exteriors and interiors; detailed descriptions for the proposed heritage conservation work; description of the reversibility of alterations; schedule of long term conservation and maintenance requirements; and cost estimates for conservation work of the heritage property located at 2 O’Connor Drive, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

6.         City Council require the owner to convey the valley/hazard lands, including all lands up to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s staked top-of-bank line, to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a nominal sum of two dollars ($2) prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills to Council.

 

7.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the form of a recommendation to approve the application to demolish the 36 rental housing units located at 2, 6, and 12 Fernwood Gardens pursuant to Municipal Code Chapters 667 and 363, subject to the following conditions under Chapter 667:

 

a.         The owner provide assistance to the tenants in the existing rental units as required in Recommendation 13.a. below.

 

b.          The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in Recommendations 1 and 2 have come into full force and effect.

 

c.         The owner enter into, and register on title, an agreement or notice thereof, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which secures the conditions outlined above in items a. and b. of this Recommendation.

 

8.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the form of a recommendation to authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue a preliminary approval to the application under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Municipal Code Chapter 667) after the satisfaction of the following conditions:

 

a.         That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in Recommendations 1 and 2 have come into full force and effect.

 

b.         Site Plan Approval for the proposed development is issued pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and pursuant to the Zoning By-law Amendment.

 

9.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the form of a recommendation to authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act permit (under Municipal Code Chapter 667), after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the preliminary approval contained in Recommendation 8.

 

10.       City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the form of a recommendation to authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the first building permit for the foundation of the development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the preliminary approval in Recommendation 8, which permit may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-11.1E, of the Municipal Code.

 

11.       City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to report to the January 12, 2010, Toronto and East York Community Council on the appropriate measures to conserve the heritage resource on the site.

 

12.       Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the protection and long term maintenance of the heritage property at 2 O’Connor Drive, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

13.       Prior to the introduction of Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to execute one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and City Solicitor. The agreement(s) are to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor and to secure the following facilities, services and matters from the owner at its expense:

 

a.         Require the owner provide the following Tenant Relocation and Assistance Package for each tenant of 2, 6 and 12 Fernwood Gardens:

 

1.         A cash payment (or rent relief) equivalent to three (3) months of rent.

 

                          2.       A $500 moving cost expense allowance.

 

3.         The return of the tenant’s last month’s rent cheque, with interest (if applicable).

 

4.         Additional compensation (in the form of a cash payment or rent relief) for long term tenants of the Fernwood Gardens apartment buildings, based on the following table:

 

-           6-10 Years      -          2 months' rent

-           11-15 Years    -          4 months' rent

-           16-20 Years    -          6 months' rent

-           21-25 Years    -          10 months' rent

-           25-30 Years    -          12 months' rent

-           31 Years or more -     14 months' rent.

 

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

 

b.         The owner shall provide to the City the items identified in Recommendation 5 above.

 

c.         The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the building, and thereafter maintain, exterior building and landscape materials as shown on the plans and elevations referenced in Recommendation 5.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

 

d.         The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist received by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division on December 30, 2008.

 

e.         The owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support the development.

 

14.       City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.14 - Staff Report - 2 O'Connor Drive, 2, 6, and 12 Fernwood Gardens
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24720.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(November 10, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Case Ootes, Ward 29, Toronto-Danforth (TE.New.TE29.14.1)

TE29.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Designation of the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2 under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment No. 1 of the report dated October 6, 2009 from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, as the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

2.         City Council adopt by by-law the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2 Plan, dated August 2009, as the district plan for the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2.

 

3.         If there are any objections to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the by-law.

 

4.         Until such time as the by-law designating the area as the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2 comes into force or is repealed, City Council direct that all properties within the area, unless designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, be listed in the City’s Inventory of Heritage Properties.

Statutory - Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.15 - Staff Report - Designation of the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24721.pdf)

TE29.15 - Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Attachment 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24722.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 30, 2009) Letter from Carmen Gauthier (TE.New.TE29.15.1)

15a Designation of the Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District Phase 2 under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.15a - Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - Harbord Village Heritage Conservation District
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24811.pdf)


TE29.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Alteration of a Structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District - 84 Crescent Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the application to alter 84 Crescent Road received September 15, 2009 from the applicant, Kelly Buffey of AKB Atelier Kastelic Buffey.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.16 - Staff Report - 84 Crescent Road - Alteration of a Structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24723.pdf)


16a 84 Crescent Road - Alteration of a Structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
Background Information (Committee)
TE29.16a - Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - 84 Crescent Road - Alteration of a Structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24816.pdf)


TE29.17

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

16 York Street - York Centre - ICE Condominiums Public Art Plan
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 16 York Street -York Centre - ICE Public Art Plan attached to the report dated October 22, 2009, from the Director, Urban Design.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.17 - Staff Report - 16 York Street - York Centre - ICE Condominiums
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24724.pdf)

TE29.17 - Attachment - 16 York Street - Public Art Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24886.pdf)


TE29.18

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

661 University Avenue Public Art Plan - MaRS Discovery Centre Phase II
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 661 University Avenue Public Art Plan MaRS Discovery Centre Phase II, attached to the report dated October 22, 2009, from the Director, Urban Design.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.18 - Staff Report - 661 University Avenue Public Art Plan MaRS
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24725.pdf)


TE29.53

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 30 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 225 Commissioners Street
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

 

 -           225 Commissioners Street.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.53 - Staff Report - 225 Commissioners Street - Designation of Fire Routes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24814.pdf)

TE29.53 - Staff Report - 225 Commissioners Street - Draft By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24815.pdf)


TE29.54

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 31 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 390 Dawes Road and 500 Dawes Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

 

-           390 Dawes Road, 500 Dawes Road.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.54 - Staff Report - 390 and 500 Dawes Road - Designation of Fire Routes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24817.pdf)

TE29.54 - Staff Report - 390 and 500 Dawes Road - Draft By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24818.pdf)


TE29.60

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Proposed Permanent Closure of the Portion of the Bonnycastle Street Road Allowance and the Portion of Lake Shore Boulevard East Abutting 12 and 26 Bonnycastle Street
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council permanently close the public highway shown as Parts 1 and 2 on the attached Sketch No. PS-2009-083 (the “Highway”), subject to compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, and subject to City Council authorizing the sale of the Highway to Great Gulf (Downtown Properties) Ltd., or any of its affiliates (“Great Gulf”) or to Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (“Waterfront Toronto”).

 

2.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Highway, in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Toronto and East York Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed draft by-law.

 

3.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Highway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notice page of the City’s Web site for at least five working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.60 - Staff Report - Bonnycastle Street Road Allowance
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24833.pdf)

TE29.60 - Staff Report - Bonnycastle Street Road Allowance - Sketch No. PS-2009-083
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24834.pdf)


TE29.61

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 22 

Appropriateness of the Eastbound "Stop" Sign - Oxton Avenue at Oriole Parkway
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council retain the compulsory stop regulation for eastbound traffic on Oxton Avenue at Oriole Parkway.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.61 - Staff Report - Oxton Avenue at Oriole Parkway
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24846.pdf)

TE29.61 - Staff Report - Oxton Avenue at Oriole Parkway - Drawing No. 421F-9833
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24855.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(October 28, 2009) E-mail from Anderson Lookkin (TE.New.TE29.61.1)

TE29.67

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 32 

Removal of On-Street Parking Space for Persons With Disabilities - Wineva Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Wineva Avenue, between a point 58 metres north of Isleworth Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.67 - Staff Report - Wineva Avenue - Removal of On-Street Parking Space
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24856.pdf)


TE29.73

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 22 

Amendments to Parking Regulations - 720 Mount Pleasant Road
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council rescind the ‘No Standing Anytime’ regulation on the west side of Mount Pleasant Road, from a point 53.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue to a point 11 metres further north.

 

2.          City Council implement a “10-minute maximum parking, 9:00 a.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and Anytime, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays” regulation on the west side of Mount Pleasant Road, from a point 53.5 metres north of Soudan Avenue to a point 11 metres further north.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.73 - Staff Report - 720 Mount Pleasant Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24875.pdf)

TE29.73 - Staff Report - 720 Mount Pleasant Road - Drawing No. 421F-9816
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24876.pdf)


TE29.77

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 32 

Traffic Calming - Bingham Avenue, Between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize Transportation Services to consult with Councillor Bussin to develop a speed hump plan.

 

2.         City Council authorize Transportation Services to poll eligible householders on Bingham Avenue, between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East, to determine whether residents support the installation, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

 

3.         Subject to favourable results of the poll, City Council authorize:

 

a.         the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Bingham Avenue, between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East, for traffic calming purposes, generally as the speed hump plan that Transportation Services circulated to residents during the polling process shows; and

 

b.         Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Bingham Avenue, between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East, when the speed humps are installed.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.77 - Staff Report - Bingham Avenue Between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East - Traffic Calming
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24910.pdf)

TE29.77 - Staff Report - Bingham Avenue - Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24911.pdf)

TE29.77 - Staff Report - Bingham Avenue - Drawing No. 421F-9828
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24912.pdf)


TE29.81

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Toronto Community Celebration
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant permission to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Toronto Community Celebration to use open flame at Nathan Phillips Square on December 17, 2009.

 

2.         City Council grant permission to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Toronto Community Celebration to use special effects pyrotechnics at Nathan Phillips Square on December 17, 2009.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.81 - Staff Report - Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Olympic Torch Relay
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24861.pdf)


TE29.82

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Use of Nathan Phillips Square for CTV Olympic Celebration February 20, 2010
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant an exemption to the CTV Olympic Celebration to serve beer, wine and hard liquor garden at Nathan Phillips Square on February 20, 2010 contingent upon the following conditions:

 

a.         approval of the A.G.C.O.;


b.         approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

 

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

 

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


2.         City Council grant permission to the CTV Olympic Celebration to use open flame.

 

3.         City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto through the Facilities and Real Estate Division for all the City of Toronto costs associated with the event.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.82 - Use of Nathan Phillips Square - CTV Olympic Celebration - February 20, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24868.pdf)


TE29.83

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

1.         a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments and dates listed in the letter (November 9, 2009) from Verle A. Mobbs, General Manager, during Canadian Music Week 2010 to be held in March 2010, and for The Boat at 158 August Avenue and Supermarket at 268 Augusta Avenue until 3:00 a.m. on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13, 2010;

 

2.          a beer garden on Bremner Boulevard from 300 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the Buffalo Bills in Toronto Series Tailgate, to be held on December 3, 2009; and

 

3.          a liquor licence extension for the Annual Christmas and New Years Eve Millennium Gathering in remembrance of the Ethiopian Orthodox Calendar, taking place at The Lithuanian Banquet Hall, 1573 Bloor Street West, on Friday, December 25, 2009 and Thursday, December 31, 2009, from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Communications (Committee)
(September 15, 2009) Letter from Verle A. Mobbs, Canadian Music Week 2010, requesting that Canadian Music Week from March 10-14, 2010, be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments and dates listed in the letter. (TE.Main.TE29.80.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-12399.pdf)

(October 21, 2009) Letter from Jodi Spitzer, Vice-President, Wendy Kane & Associates, requesting that the CTV Olympic Celebration to be held on February 20, 2010, at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE29.83.2)
(November 9, 2009) Letter from Verle A. Mobbs, General Manager, Canadian Music Week 2010, submitting a revised list of establishments requiring a liquor licence extension on March 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2010 until 4:00 a.m. during Canadian Music Week, and for The Boat and Supermarket until 3:00 a.m. on March 12 and 13, 2010 (TE.New.TE29.83.3)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/comm/communicationfile-12618.pdf)

(November 9, 2009) Letter from Andrew Gayle - Field Manager, Mosaic Sales Solutions, advising of the Buffalo Bills in Toronto Series Tailgate, to be held on December 3, 2009, and requesting that this be an event of municipal significance, and requesting permission for a beer garden on Bremner Boulevard from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for this event. (TE.New.TE29.83.4)
Communications (City Council)
(November 19, 2009) Letter from Kifle Lissanu, AfroSonic Entertainment (CC.Supp.TE29.83.5)

TE29.84

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Ontario Municipal Board - 363 Grace Street - Committee of Adjustment Application A0503/09TEY
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, other relevant staff and, if necessary, a professional planning consultant to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to defend the Committee of Adjustment’s decision regarding 363 Grace Street (A0503/09TEY).

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.84 - Letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone - 363 Grace Street - Committee of Adjustment Application
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24930.pdf)

TE29.84 - Letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone - 363 Grace Street - Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-24931.pdf)


TE29.85

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Ontario Municipal Board - 12 R Dewson Street - Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0639/09TEY)
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, to appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision of November 4, 2009 regarding 12 R Dewson Street (A0639/09TEY) to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.85 - Letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone - 12R Dewson Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25142.pdf)

TE29.85 - 12R Dewson Street - Committee of Adjustment Decision
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25200.pdf)


TE29.86

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 32 

Ontario Municipal Board - 2170 Gerrard Street East - Committee of Adjustment Decision
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, other relevant staff and, if necessary, a professional planning consultant to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to defend the Committee of Adjustment’s decision regarding 2170 Gerrard Street East (B0064/09TEY, A0455/09TEY, A0456/09TEY and A0457/09TEY).

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.86 - Letter from Councillor Bussin - 2170 Gerrard Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25143.pdf)

TE29.86 - 2170 Gerrard Street East - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25195.pdf)

TE29.86 - 2170 Gerrard Street East - Attachment 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25196.pdf)

TE29.86 - 2170 Gerrard Street East - Attachment 3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25197.pdf)

TE29.86 - 2170 Gerrard Street East - Attachment 4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25198.pdf)

TE29.86 - 2170 Gerrard Street East - Attachment 5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25199.pdf)


TE29.88

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Ontario Municipal Board - 70 Ossington Avenue - Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0421/09TEY)
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment respecting 70 Ossington Avenue (except for the fifth condition: "the approval of the requested variances shall extend for a term of one year expiring on or before September 30, 2010").

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.88 - Letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone - 70 Ossington Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25173.pdf)

TE29.88 - 70 Ossington Avenue - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25192.pdf)


TE29.89

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

72 Ossington Avenue - Application for Liquor Licence Clearance for a Rear Yard Patio
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) that the application for additional capacity at 72 Ossington Avenue is for a proposed rear yard patio which is prohibited under Interim Control By-Law, being City of Toronto By-law 547-2009, and that a Toronto Planning Report before City Council on November 30, 2009 recommends zoning by-law amendments including a prohibition on rear yard patios.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.89 - Letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone - 72 Ossington Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25172.pdf)


TE29.90

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Ontario Municipal Board - 9 Prince Arthur Avenue - Committee of Adjustment Decision
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and Planning staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to support the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in application No. A1004/08TEY respecting 9 Prince Arthur Avenue, to refuse the variance requested.

Background Information (Committee)
TE29.90 - Letter from Councillor Vaughan - 9 Prince Arthur
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25209.pdf)

TE29.90 - Letter from Councillor Vaughan 9 Prince Arthur - Attachments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-25210.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone - as he has a property interest in the vicinity.


City Council - New Business - Meeting 42
CC42.1

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Girl's Hockey in City-Owned Arenas
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the City Manager to request all Arena Boards of Management to provide to Parks Forestry and Recreation staff all information requested on the allocation of ice time immediately, as per Article 8.2.1 of the Relationship Framework.

 

2.         City Council direct the Arena Boards of Management to develop their proposed 2010/2011 ice time allocations in consultation with the General Manager of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and in a manner consistent with the City’s Ice Allocation Policy, such that all children and youth activity for both boys and girls receives its proportionate share of prime time ice.

 

3.         City Council direct the Arena Boards of Management to submit their full ice allocation plan for 2010/2011 to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation for approval prior to implementation.

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to convene an information meeting with the Arena Boards of Management, as soon as possible, to provide an opportunity for Board Members to ask questions and share information about ice allocation.

 

5.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in cooperation with the City Manager’s Office, to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in early 2010 on progress to date and any further recommendations to ensure that the Arena Boards’ policies and practices are consistent with the City’s Ice Allocation Policy and practices, such a report to include any cost implications that may need to be considered.

 

6.         City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee on any necessary changes to the relationship framework for arena boards to achieve equitable access to ice time in City-owned arenas.

 

7.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to report on the progress for building the second pad at Leaside Gardens.

 

8.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the City Ice Allocation Policy and the Harmonized Permit Allocation Policy and Permit Rates Framework as part of the development of the Recreation Service Plan, with the goal of ensuring equity of access to recreation programs and facilities for all groups, and making improvements to the delivery of hockey programs in the City of Toronto.  This report also include a review of Toronto City Council's decisions on April 25, 1995 and September 6, 1995 to determine relevance with compliance and any further adjustments to the policy.

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) from Mayor David Miller, forwarding recommendations from the Chair, Community Development and Recreation Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25394.pdf)

(December 1, 2009) from Councillor Janet Davis, Chair, Community Development and Recreation Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25395.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(November 27, 2009) Letter from Bridget Child, President, Leaside Skating Club (CC.New.CC42.1.1)
(November 26, 2009) Letter from Elizabeth Ross, President, North Toronto Hockey Association (CC.New.CC42.1.2)
(July 9, 2009) Letter from Sue Roberton, Co-President and Denise Aloisio, Co-President, North Toronto Skating Club, submitted by Councillor Karen Stintz, Ward 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence (CC.New.CC42.1.3)
(December 1, 2009) E-mail from Councillor Karen Stintz, Ward 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence (CC.New.CC42.1.4)
(November 30, 2009) Submission from Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 33 - Don Valley East (CC.New.CC42.1.5)
(November 30, 2009) Letter from the Greater Toronto Hockey League, filed by Mayor David Miller (CC.New.CC42.1.6)
(December 4, 2009) Submission from Councillor Pam McConnell, Ward 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, providing copies of Toronto City Council decisions from April 25, 1995 and September 6, 1995 (CC.New.CC42.1.7)
(November 30, 2009) Petition from Councillor Karen Stintz, Ward 16 - Eglinton Lawrence, submitting e-mails from approximately 454 persons respecting the City's Ice Allocation Policy (CC.New)
(November 30, 2009) Petition from Mayor David Miller, from the Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association, containing approximately 3,000 names respecting the City's Ice Allocation Policy (CC.New)

CC42.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

External Auditor’s Reports for the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive for information, the External Auditor’s reports for the offices of the Integrity Commissioner, the Lobbyist Registrar and the Ombudsman.

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) from Mayor David Miller, submitting the External Auditor's reports for the Offices of the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25397.pdf)

(November 18, 2009) from the City Manager, forwarding the External Auditor's reports for the Offices of the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25398.pdf)

(September 30, 3009) from Robert Gore and Associates, Chartered Accountants - Audit Report on Integrity Commissioner's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25399.pdf)

(September 30, 3009) from Robert Gore and Associates, Chartered Accountants - Audit Report on Lobbyist Registrar's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25400.pdf)

(September 30, 2009) from Robert Gore and Associates, Chartered Accountants - Audit Report on Ombudsman's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25401.pdf)


CC42.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 34 

Review of Ontario Municipal Board Decision 840-842 York Mills Road and 16 Lesmill Road – Home Depot Application
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2009) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by Council.

 

3.         City Council request the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to join the City in seeking leave to appeal to the Division Court the decision of the Ontario Municipal board issued October 21, 2009 in respect of the Home Depot application at York Mills Road and Lesmill Road. 

 

The following instructions contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2009) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

 

1.         The motion for leave to appeal to the Divisional Court from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Decision of October 21, 2009, respecting the right to proceed with the approval of a large-scale retail establishment at 840-842 York Mills Road and 16 Lesmill Road, Toronto, be confirmed and the City Solicitor be instructed to proceed with the appeal if leave is granted by the court.

 

2.         If leave is not granted by the Divisional Court or if leave is granted and the City is unsuccessful in the subsequent appeal, the City Solicitor be authorized to pay the legal costs incurred by the owner from the Arbitration and Legal Awards Reserve Fund. 

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation that affects the City.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation that affects the City.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation that affects the City
Background Information (City Council)
(November 18, 2009) report from the City Solicitor on a review of the OMB Decision on 840 to 842 York Mills Road and 16 Lesmill Road - Home Depot Application
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25396.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(November 27, 2009) E-mail from Steven A. Zakem, Aird & Berlis LLP (CC.New.CC42.3.1)

CC42.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35 

651 Warden Avenue – Extension of By-law 1290-2008 Exempting the Lands from Part Lot Control – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1          City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law No. 1290-2008 to allow the unsold lots formerly known as 651 Warden Avenue to be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional one year period substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment No. 2 to the report (November 18, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to register the by-law on title.

Background Information (City Council)
(November 18, 2009) from the City Solicitor on 651 Warden Avenue, Extension of By-law 1290-2008, Exempting the Lands from Part Lot Control, Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25402.pdf)


CC42.5

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 27 

Agreement regarding 10 Dundas Street East
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

3.         The confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2009) from the City Solicitor and in Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2009) from the City Solicitor be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2009) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2009) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of one of its agencies, boards or commissions.  The confidential recommendations will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions
Background Information (City Council)
(November 19, 2009) Report from the City Solicitor on an agreement regarding 10 Dundas Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25403.pdf)

(November 26, 2009) Supplementary report from the City Solicitor (CC42.5a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25443.pdf)


CC42.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 12 

1465 Lawrence Avenue West- Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and Divisional Court Decision
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council direct that Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2009) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 19, 2009) 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 or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions
Background Information (City Council)
(November 19, 2009) report from the City Solicitor on 1465 Lawrence Avenue West - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and Divisional Court Decision
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25411.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Maria Augimeri - as her mother owns a condominium in the area.


CC42.7

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Eglinton LRT Transit Project Assessment
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project Assessment Study and authorize the submission of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) to the Ministry of the Environment, with Section 6 titled "Commitments to Future Work" amended by adding to subsection 3, headed "Planning Initiatives", an early planning review of the Eglinton/Oakwood station node, where the Toronto Parking Authority is currently exploring a joint venture development.

 

2.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to consider full property acquisitions for use as secondary station accesses, not solely for fire vents, where practical.

 

3.         City Council approve the Transit Project Assessment Study subject to Part 2 above being implemented in the final Environmental Project Report when submitted to the Ministry of the Environment.

 

4.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to have the Eglinton Crosstown LRT connection from Martin Grove Road to Pearson International Airport and the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT connection from Humber College to Pearson International Airport evaluated together as the Transit City Light Rail Network, and that evaluations of options include maintenance and operating costs from a network perspective as evaluation criteria.

 

5.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to expedite the implementation of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT and the City Manager be requested to report to the Toronto Transit Commission on any impediments or specific issues that need to be resolved in order to eliminate delay.

 

6.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to provide detailed analysis on truck movements prior to the completion of the final design.

 

7.         City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to report on a truck operations plan including appropriate highway signage, in conjunction with the detailed design for the Eglinton LRT.

 

8.         City Council request that local Councillors(s) be consulted during the preparation of property protection studies, and as part of the property acquisition process for temporary construction easements.

 

9.         City Council direct that no specific discussion on the deferral of the construction of "any stops" will occur with Metrolinx without first consulting the local Councillor(s) well in advance of that consideration.

 

10.       City Council direct that the deferral of the construction of any stops shall not occur without the Toronto Transit Commission seeking approval of City Council.

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) report from the City Manager on the Eglinton LRT Transit Project Assessment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25404.pdf)

(November 19, 2009) letter from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, on the Eglinton LRT Transit Project Assessment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25405.pdf)

(November 17, 2009) report from the Toronto Transit Commission on the Eglinton LRT Transit Project Assessment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25406.pdf)

(November 26, 2009) supplementary report from the General Manager, Transportation Services (CC42.7a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25444.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti - as his family owns property in the area.


CC42.8

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 22 

620 Avenue Road, 215 to 217 Lonsdale Road - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following instructions to staff which are now public:

 

1.         City Council request the City Solicitor to conduct further mediation with all parties (to the OMB hearing) and the Ward Councillor, in order to ensure meaningful dialogue between all the parties affected.

 

2.         City Council request that the meaningful dialogue include a full and frank discussion of the positions of Minto, the City, the Forest Hill Homeowners' Association and Upper Canada College.

 

3.         City Council request that such further mediation in good faith include due consideration of all positions by all parties with the aim of achieving a consensus in the form of an all-party negotiated settlement.

 

4          City Council request the City Solicitor to report further to Toronto and East York Community Council on the results of this mediation initiative.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2009) 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 or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City
Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) report from the City Solicitor on 620 Avenue Road, 215 to 217 Lonsdale Road - OMB Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25407.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(November 30, 2009) E-mail from Jennifer Kennedy, President, Forest Hill Homeowners' Association (CC.New.CC42.8.1)
(November 30, 2009) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault LLP (CC.New.CC42.8.2)
(November 27, 2009) Letter from W. Galen Weston (CC.New.CC42.8.3)
(November 25, 2009) Letter from James Power, Principal, Upper Canada College (CC.New.CC42.8.4)
(November 27, 2009) Letter from Jennifer Kennedy, President, Forest Hill Homeowners' Association (CC.New.CC42.8.5)
(October 13, 2009) Letter from Brandon Siegal (CC.New.CC42.8.6)

CC42.9

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Agreement with the Toronto Port Authority on current litigation and other matters
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2009) from the City Solicitor and the City Manager.

 

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2009) from the City Solicitor and the City Manager be released publically once ratified by City Council.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 23, 2009) from the City Solicitor and the City Manager is now public in its entirety and contains the following instructions which were adopted by City Council:

 

1.         City Council authorize an agreement with the TPA regarding the settlement of the 2008 Action and the purchase of approximately 18 acres at the Ashbridges Bay site which agreement will contain the following substantive provisions:

 

i.          the TPA will transfer the 18 acre parcel to the City or to such transferee as the City may direct for nominal consideration;

 

ii.          the City will pay to the TPA the amounts owed under the 2003 Settlement Agreement;

 

iii.         the City will pay to the TPA Harbour Users Fees from 2000 at a reduced rate as set out in this report;

 

iv.        the TPA will pay to the City payments in lieu of taxes (“PILT”) in an amount set out in this report, as determined by its Board based upon the Federal Dispute Advisory Panel decision, without prejudice to the City pursuing its judicial review application in the Federal Court;

 

v.         the City and the TPA will work cooperatively to resolve dock wall issues;

 

vi.        the City will work with the TPA to correct certain outstanding land title issues regarding the Ashbridges Bay lands and equally share in the costs of same, the City’s portion not to exceed $10,000.00;

 

vii.        the City will write off any outstanding taxes on 0 Bremner Boulevard and acknowledge the TPA is not the owner of these lands.

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager to invite officials of the Province of Ontario, Government of Canada and Waterfront Toronto to work with City and TPA officials to develop and implement a shared strategy for the repair, maintenance and operation of dock walls and breakwaters and other matters related to the water’s edge in Toronto’s central waterfront.

 

3.         City Council request the City Treasurer to write off the taxes on 0 Bremner Boulevard as uncollectible pursuant to Section 319 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take all necessary and appropriate steps, together with such revisions as are satisfactory to the City Manager, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to implement the above recommendations.

 

The final Agreement with the Toronto Port Authority, in its entirety, will be made public once executed by the parties.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on November 30, 2009, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the municipality or local board.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, litigation, and a proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions
Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) from the City Solicitor and the City Manager on an agreement with the Toronto Port Authority on current litigation and other matters
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25408.pdf)

Attachment 1 to report (November 23, 2009) from the City Solicitor and City Manager, made public by City Council on December 4, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25601.pdf)

Settlement Agreement made public on October 7, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-33635.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Michael Walker - as his daughter works for the Toronto Port Authority


CC42.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20, 28 

The Waterfront Business Improvement Area 2010 Operating Budget
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 2010 expenditure request of The Waterfront BIA totalling $1,464,418 and a 2010 BIA levy requirement of $694,418.

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on the Waterfront BIA 2010 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25409.pdf)


CC42.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Purchase Order Amendment for the Building Renovations and Upgrades to 129 Peter Street Assessment Referral Centre and Homeless Shelter
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Purchase Order No. 6024794 for Tender Call 294-2007 to Balmain Construction Ltd. in the amount of $1,000,000.00 net of G.S.T., for the Building Renovations and Upgrades to the 129 Peter Street Assessment Referral Centre and Homeless Shelter.

 

2.         City Council increase the 129 Peter Street Shelter and Referral Centre capital project by $1,000,000.00 gross and $0 net with cash flow requirements of $1,000,000.00 in 2010.

Background Information (City Council)
(November 23, 2009) report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Purchase Order Amendments for Building Renovations and Upgrades to 129 Peter Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25410.pdf)


City Council - Member Motions - Meeting 42
Notice of Motion
MM42.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Reopening of TE28.3 – 60 John Street, 12-18 Mercer Street – Zoning By-law Amendment Application for a minor technical correction - by Councillor Rae, seconded by Councillor Davis
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Part 1 of the City Council decision on Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE 28.3 to now read as follows:

 

City Council replace the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for 60 John Street and 12-18 Mercer Street, provided as Attachment 1 to the report dated October 7, 2009 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with the revised draft Zoning By-law Amendment for 60 John Street and 12-18 Mercer Street, as attached to the motion (October 26, 2009) by Councillor Vaughan, to effect the following changes:

 

-           amend Map 2 to increase the height of a small portion at the west end of the podium from 18.5 m to 21.5 m, to accommodate additional indoor residential amenity space;

 

-           permit a pergola on the roof of the podium to extend up to 3.0 m beyond the podium height of 18.5 m; and

 

-            incorporate the Toronto and East York Community Council recommendation to amend the minimum parking space requirements.

 

2.         City Council determine that no further notice under the Planning Act is required to effect this technical correction to the record.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council re-opened Toronto and East York Item TE28.3 (adopted by City Council on October 26 and 27, 2009) for further consideration.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion 42.1 on Re-opening of Item TE28.3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25412.pdf)


Notice of Motion
MM42.2

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Require Recycling at Gas Stations and Service Stations - by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Jenkins
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, referred Motion MM42.2 to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion 42.2 on Mandatory Recycling at Gas and Service Stations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25413.pdf)


Notice of Motion
MM42.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 35 

Reimbursement of Legal Expenses Incurred by Councillor Heaps as a result of the 2006 Municipal Election - by Councillor Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Thompson
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by Adrian Heaps for $36,000 as a result of the defamation suit by the second place candidate in the 2006 Municipal election.

 

2.         City Council direct staff to give effect to this recommendation.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM43.3 on Reimbursement of Legal Expenses incurred by Councillor Heaps
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25414.pdf)

Memorandum (November 30, 2009) from the City Solicitor (MM42.3a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25556.pdf)

(December 4, 2009) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25618.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor A.A. Heaps - as his legal expenses are the subject of the Item.


Motion without Notice
MM42.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 5 

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing – Committee of Adjustment Decision – 36 Brentwood Road North – Brentwood Library - by Councillor Di Giorgio, seconded by Councillor Rae
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the redevelopment of Brentwood Library and the Committee of Adjustment’s decision regarding 36 Brentwood Road North.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take any appropriate steps needed to give effect to this Motion.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to consider the advisability of discussions with objectors and if such discussions occur, the City Solicitor be authorized to settle the appeal.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25447.pdf)

Attachment to MM42.4 - Notice of Decision (October 22, 2009 from the Committee of Adjustment Etobicoke York Panel)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25555.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 5 

21 Old Mill – Conditions of Approval relating to Official Plan, Zoning Amendment and Site Plan - by Councillor Di Giorgio, seconded by Councillor Rae
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code substantially in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2009) 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 attached as Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and Section 37 Agreement as may be required.

 

3.         City Council approve in principle, the Site Plan Approval Conditions attached as Attachment 2 to the report (November 25, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for the proposed 10-storey residential condominium building at 21 Old Mill Road.

 

4.         City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval with the final Site Plan Approval issuance only after the amending Zoning By-law comes into effect.

 

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement to secure certain community benefits as specified in the draft By-law as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

6.         City Council deem that no further notice of Public Meeting be given.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25446.pdf)

(November 25, 2009) report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25448.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 44 

10, 20 and 30 Dean Park Road – Technical Amendment to Draft Zoning By-law - by Councillor Moeser, seconded by Councillor Fletcher
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following::

 

1.         City Council amend the draft Zoning By-law for 10, 20 and 30 Dean Park Road by substituting Schedule 1 attached to the by-law for Schedule 1 attached to this Motion and by deleting Performance Standard 406 as set out in Section 1 of the draft by-law.

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to Council’s meeting of November 30 and December 1, 2009 for enactment by Council, a by-law to make the changes noted in Part 1 above.

 

3.         City Council hereby determine through the adoption of this recommendation that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further  notice is to be given in respect of the changes to this draft By-law.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.6
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25514.pdf)

Member Motion MM42.6 - Schedule 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25515.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 28 

Hockey Hall of Fame – Council Approval to Renew Lease - by Councillor Holyday, seconded by Councillor Ford
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the renewal of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum lease at Brookfield Place for a renewal term of twenty years from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2032 on the same terms and conditions as the existing lease save and except for the term.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct City staff to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.7
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25516.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Toronto Humane Society - by Councillor Lindsay Luby, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         In the interest of restoring confidence in the animal welfare system in Toronto, Toronto City Council request that the Attorney General name a third party to review finance and governance matters at the Toronto Humane Society and make any recommendations to his office; and further, that they take whatever measures are necessary in the short term.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25522.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.9

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Authorization to Obtain Expert Witnesses’ to Support Council Position Regarding the York Durham Sanitary Sewer - by Councillor De Baeremaeker, seconded by Councillor Moeser
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants to provide evidence and reports to support the City Council position in opposition to the York Durham Sanitary Sewer trunk sewers (YDSS) Environmental Assessment up to the amount of $100,000.00 from the City’s Source Water Protection Fund.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor  to report the findings of the expert witnesses to the Minister and seek a hearing if necessary.

 

3.         City Council authorize staff to give effect to these recommendations.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.9
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25523.pdf)

(December 4, 2009) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25625.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.10

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

87 Baldwin Street – Appeal to Ontario Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment's Refusal Decision - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Jenkins
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following::

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate staff to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board to support the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the application for variances for 87 Baldwin Street.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.10
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25537.pdf)

(November 10, 2009) Notice of Decision, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York Panel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25626.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.11

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Acquisition of Fee Simple Interest Over Railway Lands for Pedestrian Bridge - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Heaps
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”) with CN and TTR for the purchase of a fee simple interest in the air rights, commencing at 8.2 metres above grade, over the lands on the south side of Front Street West, between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street, located approximately 47 metres from the east side of Portland Street and approximately 42 metres from the west side of Draper Street (the “Air Rights”), at a purchase price of $500,000.00 plus applicable taxes and registration fees, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (November 20, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager of Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council direct that a project, “Pedestrian Bridge Air Rights Acquisition”, be added to the 2010 Recommended Capital Budget for Transportation Services and the necessary funding of $512,500.00 be provided from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012).

 

3.         City Council direct that the funding of $512,500.00 provided from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012) be repaid through funds that will be received by approximately December, 2010 from the following agreements, which include funds set aside specifically for the construction of the pedestrian bridge: Section 16 agreement for 16 York Street for the amount of $500,000.00, and Section 37 agreement for the Railway Lands West for the balance of applicable taxes and charges estimated at $12,500.00.

 

4.         City Council forward this report to the Executive Committee for consideration with the 2010 Recommended Capital Budget for Transportation Services.

 

5.         City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services to execute, on behalf of the City, the Agreement with CN and TTR.

 

6.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction(s) on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

 

7.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to these recommendations.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.11
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25538.pdf)

Report (November 24, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Transportation Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25552.pdf)

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions of Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25553.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25554.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.12

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Restrictive Covenants – Railway Lands Housing Blocks - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Councillor Heaps
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 30, 2009) from the City Solicitor, entitled Restrictive covenants – Railway Lands West – City Housing Blocks, seeking directions regarding litigation with respect to the restrictive covenants registered against the City owned housing blocks in the Railway Lands West.

 

2.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council.

 

The following instructions contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 30, 2009) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public:

 

1.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Concord Adex Developments Corp. and Cityplace Development Corp. (collectively “Concord Adex”), in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, whereby Concord Adex will release the restrictive covenant from the Railway Lands West Blocks 31, 32 and 36 provided:

 

(a)        the City does not oppose the minor variances that Concord Adex is now seeking for its own Railway Lands West blocks under Committee of Adjustment File #A0721/09TEY, and

 

(b)        the City does not participate in the Wittington Properties' court application (Court File No. CV-09-382200) regarding the restrictive covenant.

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 30, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions, and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and solicitor client privilege
Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.12
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25539.pdf)

Report (November 30, 2009) from the City Solicitor
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25551.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.13

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 37 

Fatal shooting occurring inside the Atlanta party Hall (also known as Atlantic Party Hall Inc.) at 1240 Ellesmere Road - by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the City Manager, in conjunction with the local Councillor, bring together all pertinent divisions (MLS, Fire, Legal, Toronto Police Service) with the Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission to establish a joint plan of action to close down the Atlanta Party Hall at 1240 Ellesmere Road.

 

2.         City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission to confirm that this location is included on its “No Issue List,” ensuring that no SOPs are issued or “catering endorsements” permitted during the time that any related Zoning or General Maintenance violations are being processed through the Courts.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.13
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25536.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.14

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 12 

Amendment of Below Market Rent Lease – Community Action Resource Centre – 1652 Keele Street - by Councillor Di Giorgio, seconded by Councillor Nunziata
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a Lease Amending Agreement be entered into between the City, as “Landlord”, and Community Action Resource Centre In Toronto, as  “Tenant”, for the lease of approximately 1729 square feet of exclusive rentable floor area on the  first and second floors of the building (the “Leased Premises”) known municipally as 1652 Keele Street (the “Building”) substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Revised Attachment “A” from the Chief Corporate Officer and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct City staff to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.14
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25546.pdf)

Member Motion MM42.14 - Revised Attachment A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25610.pdf)

Member Motion MM42.14 Attachment A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25547.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.15

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

4A Spadina and the Railway Lands West Pedestrian Bridge – Section 37 Agreement Amendment - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Councillor Carroll
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

  

1.         City Council authorize staff to amend the Section 37 agreement with Cityplace Developments Corp. and Concord Adex Developments Corp. to permit the funds secured to be used towards the proposed Railway Lands West Pedestrian Bridge.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.15
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25602.pdf)

Report (November 27, 2009) from the City Solicitor
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25603.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.16

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 8, 12 

Employment and Sustainable Development Opportunities on the Kodak Site as part of Transit City - by Councillor Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Nunziata
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the City Manager to consult with the community and stakeholders on a strategy for maximizing green sustainable economic development, local procurement, and community employment in the development, operation and maintenance of the Kodak site, and report to the Government Management Committee in the first quarter of 2010.

 

2.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to develop an appropriate training, pre-employment and employment model for the Maintenance and Storage Facilities Yard on the Kodak site, that can be used for all other MSF yards, as well as Transit City, in consultation with Toronto Employment Services, LEC and the Amalgamated Transit Union to ensure the ability to hire from local neighbourhoods, as well as priority neighbourhoods. 

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.16
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-26582.pdf)


Motion without Notice
MM42.17

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Congratulations to K’naan - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Mayor Miller
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Toronto City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Toronto, officially extend congratulations and thanks to Kanaan Warsame, a poet and hip hop artist born in Somalia but raised in Toronto, for penning and performing the official song for the 2010 World Cup of Soccer to be held in South Africa next summer.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM42.17
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25605.pdf)


City Council - Bills and By-laws - Meeting 42
BL42.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Enactment of By-laws
City Council Decision

City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, enacted By-laws 1170-2009 to 1174-2009 and 1180-2009 to 1262-2009 .

Background Information (City Council)
Consolidated By-law Index for November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/bl/bgrd/backgroundfile-25619.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(November 13, 2009) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.Supp)
(November 18, 2009) Letter from Reza Akbari in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.Supp)
(November 18, 2009) Letter from Hamed Ismailzadeh in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.Supp)
(November 18, 2009) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol Barristers & Solicitors in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.Supp)
(November 20, 2009) Letter from Leon Bravinski, 1575548 Ontario Inc in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.Supp)
(November 23, 2009) Letter from Zachary Schwartz in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.Supp)
(November 27, 2009) Letter from Steven A. Zakem, SAZ/MC Aird & Berlis LLP in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.New)
(November 27, 2009) Letter from Blaine Rust, Renex Custom Builders in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.New)
(September 30, 2009) Letter from Winnie Kluck in respect of Bills on reverse slope driveways (BL.New)

Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-11-30 Morning 9:44 AM 12:32 PM Public
2009-11-30 Afternoon 2:15 PM 6:16 PM Public
2009-11-30 Evening 6:20 PM 7:45 PM Closed
2009-11-30 Evening 7:48 PM 7:56 PM Public
2009-12-01 Morning 9:43 AM 12:29 PM Public
2009-12-01 Afternoon 2:14 PM 8:05 PM Public
2009-12-02 Evening 7:43 PM 7:48 PM Public
2009-12-04 Morning 10:14 AM 3:30 PM Public
2009-12-07 Morning 10:44 AM 12:33 PM Public
2009-12-07 Afternoon 2:13 PM 8:32 PM Public