City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         The individual appeals pursuant to Section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as provided in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix A attached to the report dated January 23, 2009, from the Acting Treasurer, be approved excluding the following applications:

  

Section 323 -Appending A
Ward Number	Appeal Number	Tax Year	Assessment Roll Number	Property Location	Reason for Adjournment	Tax Adjustment
14	200800332	2007	1904 02 2 150 04300	182 Sunnyside Ave	Under staff review	0.00
17	200700269	2007	1904 03 2 140 00200	195 Weston Rd	Under staff review	0.00
18	200800447	2008	1904 04 1 470 00500	1155 Queen St. W	Under staff review	1,608.64
20	200700127	2007	1904 06 2 260 00100	11 Duncan St	Under staff review	0.00
32	200800617	2008	1904 08 1 260 01900	109 Knox Ave	Under staff review	0.00
					TOTAL	1,608.64

 

2.         The individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions totalling $364,117.51, including reductions in Business Improvement Area charges and excluding phase‑in/capping adjustments, as identified in Appendix B, be approved.

 

3.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         The individual appeals pursuant to Section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as provided in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix A attached to the report dated January 23, 2009 from the Acting Treasurer, be approved excluding the following applications:

  

Section 323 -Appending A
Ward Number	Appeal Number	Tax Year	Assessment Roll Number	Property Location	Reason for Adjournment	Tax Adjustment
14	200800332	2007	1904 02 2 150 04300	182 Sunnyside Ave	Under staff review	0.00
17	200700269	2007	1904 03 2 140 00200	195 Weston Rd	Under staff review	0.00
18	200800447	2008	1904 04 1 470 00500	1155 Queen St. W	Under staff review	1,608.64
20	200700127	2007	1904 06 2 260 00100	11 Duncan St	Under staff review	0.00
32	200800617	2008	1904 08 1 260 01900	109 Knox Ave	Under staff review	0.00
					TOTAL	1,608.64

 

2.         The individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions totalling $364,117.51 including reductions in Business Improvement Area charges and excluding phase-in/capping adjustments, as identified in Appendix B, be approved.

 

3.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Apportionment of property tax in the amounts identified in Appendix A and Appendix B, under the columns entitled "Apportioned Tax" and "Apportioned Phase In/Capping", be approved, excluding the following applications:

 

Page Number

Tax Year

Original Roll Number

Tax Roll Number for Apportioned Properties

Tax Apportionment

Ward Number

 

             Taxpayers Initiated Applications – Appendix B:

 

8 of 8	2008	1908-12-1-115-01500	1908-12-1-115-01502
			1908-12-1-115-01504
			1908-12-1-115-01506
			Total:	$88,250.43	34

 

2.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         Apportionment of property tax in the amounts identified in Appendix A and Appendix B, under the columns entitled "Apportioned Tax" and "Apportioned Phase In/Capping", be approved, excluding the following applications:

 

Page Number

Tax Year

Original Roll Number

Tax Roll Number for Apportioned Properties

Tax Apportionment

Ward Number

 

            Taxpayers Initiated Applications – Appendix B:

 

8 of 8	2008	1908-12-1-115-01500	1908-12-1-115-01502
			1908-12-1-115-01504
			1908-12-1-115-01506
			Total:	$88,250.43	34

 

2.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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

 

a.         enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with the owner, 481 University Avenue Inc., of the property located at 481 University Avenue in respect of approximately 17,000 square feet of rentable area on the ground floor leased by the City of Toronto, Court Services Division; and

 

b.         exempt the space to be leased from taxation for municipal and school purposes, which tax exemption is to be effective from the later of the following dates: the commencement date of the lease; the date the municipal capital facility agreement is signed; or the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted.

 

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

 

3.                  Authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bills to give effect thereto.

 

4.                  The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

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

 

a.                   enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with the owner, 481 University Avenue Inc., of the property located at 481 University Avenue in respect of approximately 17,000 square feet of rentable area on the ground floor leased by the City of Toronto, Court Services Division; and

 

b.                  exempt the space to be leased from taxation for municipal and school purposes, which tax exemption is to be effective from the later of the following dates: the commencement date of the lease; the date the municipal capital facility agreement is signed; or the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted.

 

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

 

3.                  Authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bills to give effect thereto.

 

4.                  The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with The Order of St. Basil The Great Holding Corporation (the “Landlord”) to use and occupy approximately 13.5 acres of land and 49,833 square feet of rentable area in the building at 3100 Weston Road (the “Premises”) for the operation of a neighbourhood/community centre, commencing on November 30th, 2009 and expiring on November 30th, 2019, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” 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 City Solicitor to complete the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time, determine.

 

3.         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.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the communication (September 11, 2008) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, submitted by Councillor Rob Ford, Ward 2, Etobicoke North (GM21.5.7) remains confidential in its entirety, 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 Government Management Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.                  Grant authority to enter into a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with The Order of St. Basil The Great Holding Corporation (the “Landlord”) to use and occupy approximately 13.5 acres of land and 49,833 square feet of rentable area in the building at 3100 Weston Road (the “Premises”) for the operation of a neighbourhood/community centre, commencing on November 30^th, 2009 and expiring on November 30^th, 2019, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” 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.                  Authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time, determine.

 

3.                  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.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the proposed Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement for the premises at 225 Duncan Mill Road with Dunbourne Properties C-Ownership (the “Landlord”), consisting of an area of approximately 15,446 square feet, for a five (5) Year Term commencing on September 1, 2006 and ending on August 31, 2011, with one option to renew for a further five (5) year term, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix “A” and any such other terms as are acceptable to the Chief Operating Officer and in a form acceptable to 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 matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

The Government Management Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.                  Grant authority for the proposed Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement for the premises at 225 Duncan Mill Road with Dunbourne Properties C-Ownership (the “Landlord”), consisting of an area of approximately 15,446 square feet, for a five (5) Year Term commencing on September 1, 2006 and ending on August 31, 2011, with one option to renew for a further five (5) year term, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix “A” and any such other terms as are acceptable to the Chief Operating Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.                  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 matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to enter into a new lease agreement at 100 Queen Street West the (“Premises”) with Toronto Municipal Employees’ Credit Union the (“Tenant”) for a five (5) year term with the option of renewal for an additional five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2009, based on the terms and conditions as set out in the attached Appendix “A” and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

3.         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 matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

The Government Management Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.         Authorize the City to enter into a new lease agreement at 100 Queen Street West the (“Premises”) with Toronto Municipal Employees’ Credit Union the (“Tenant”) for a five (5) year term with the option of renewal for an additional five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2009 based on the terms and conditions as set out in the attached Appendix “A” and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         Authorize the City Solicitor to complete the lease, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time, determine.

 

3.         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 matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a new lease agreement with Sydney R. Stone & Co. Limited as tenant, for the premises located at the property municipally known as 388 Evans Avenue, for a term of five (5) years commencing on November 1st, 2008, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) years, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in the attached “Appendix A”, and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

3.         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 matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

The Government Management Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.         Grant authority to enter into a new lease agreement with Sydney R. Stone & Co. Limited as tenant, for the premises located at the property municipally known as 388 Evans Avenue, for a term of five (5) years commencing on November 1st, 2008, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) years, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in the attached “Appendix A”, and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         Authorize the City Solicitor to complete the lease, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time, determine.

 

3.         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 matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to initiate the expropriation process for the taking of a permanent easement in 27 Valecrest.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the permanent easement in 27 Valecrest, 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.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to initiate the expropriation process for the taking of a permanent easement in 27 Valecrest.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the permanent easement in 27 Valecrest, 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.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         Part 1 of Item GM12.12, adopted by City Council at its meeting on March 3, 4 and 5, 2008, authorizing the sale of a public lane adjoining the easterly limit of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, to the adjoining land owners, 1BSEL, be deleted and replaced with the following new Part 1:

 

1.         City Council accept the Offer to Purchase the public lane at the rear of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, being an unnamed road on Plan 163 and also shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2007-248 (the “Lane”) from BazisInternational (One Bloor Street East) Inc. (the “Purchaser”), in the amount of $1,170,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions in the amended Appendix “A” to this report.

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         Recommendation No. (1) of Item GM12.12, adopted by Council at its meeting on March 3, 4 and 5, 2008, authorizing the sale of a public lane adjoining the easterly limit of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, to the adjoining land owners, 1BSEL, be deleted and replaced with the following recommendation:

 

a.         City Council accept the Offer to Purchase the public lane at the rear of 709 and 711 Yonge Street, being an unnamed road on Plan 163 and also shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2007-248 (the “Lane”) from Bazis International (One Bloor Street East) Inc. (the “Purchaser”), in the amount of $1,170,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions in the amended Appendix “A” to this report.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council not approve the recommendation from Councillor Del Grande that the Chief Corporate Officer bring forward a policy to the Government Management Committee on how the City provides City-owned assets at no cost to non-profit organizations.

Motion submitted by Councillor Del Grande respecting a policy on how the City provides City-owned assets at no cost to non-profit organizations.

City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the City to convey a portion of 8851 Dufferin Street, described as part of Lot 13, Concession 2, City of Vaughan, shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-019 (the “Property”), to The Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) for nominal consideration, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to enter into a site plan agreement with York Region with respect to the Dufferin Reservoir expansion on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

3.         City Council authorize, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act, the disposition of such land without giving the owner from whom the land was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the land on the terms of the best offer received by the expropriating authority.

 

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 as she considers reasonable.

The Government Management Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.         Grant authority to the City to convey a portion of 8851 Dufferin Street, described as part of Lot 13, Concession 2, City of Vaughan, shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-019 (the “Property”), to The Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) for nominal consideration, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         Grant authority to enter into a site plan agreement with York Region with respect to the Dufferin Reservoir expansion on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

3.         Authorize, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act, the disposition of such land without giving the owner from whom the land was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the land on the terms of the best offer received by the expropriating authority.

 

4.         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 as she considers reasonable.