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City Council


Meeting No. 50   Contact Marilyn Toft, Manager
Meeting Date Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
  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 50
RM50.1

Presentation

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Moment of Silence
City Council Decision

June 8, 2010

 

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

 

Senator Marian L. Maloney (retired)
Bernard Thompson
Ronald J. Farano
Members of the Ahmadi Muslim Community

 

June 9, 2010

 

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

 

Will Munro

Background Information (City Council)
Condolence Motion for Senator Marian L. Maloney (retired)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31350.pdf)

Condolence Motion for Bernard Thompson
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31351.pdf)

Condolence Motion for Ronald J. Farano
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31352.pdf)

Condolence Motion for Members of the Ahmadi Muslim Community
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31353.pdf)

Condolence Motion for Will Munro
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31354.pdf)


RM50.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Confirmation of Minutes
City Council Decision

City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the meeting held on May 11 and 12, 2010 in the form supplied to the Members.


RM50.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

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

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


RM50.4

Information

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Petitions
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, received the following petitions and submissions for information:

 

1.         (June 8, 2010) submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43 - Scarborough East, from the Golf Road School Child Care Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 25 persons, respecting the Ontario Government's full-day learning program.

 

2.         (May 24, 2010) submitted by Councillor Rob Ford, Ward 2 - Etobicoke North, containing the signatures of approximately 33 persons, respecting the hot water problems at 15 Jansusie Road.

 

3.         (May 24, 2010) submitted by Councillor Rob Ford, Ward 2 - Etobicoke North, containing the signatures of approximately 32 persons, in support of the installation of a crosswalk on John Garland Boulevard near Collingsdale Road.

 

4.         (June 8, 2010) submitted by Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 - York South-Weston, containing the names of approximately 25 persons, regarding Tuggs Incorporated and the re-opening of Item GM30.20.

 

5.         (May 11, 2010) submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 33 - Don Valley East, forwarding approximately 19 letters from students at St. Timothy Catholic School, in support of expanding the green bin collection to include schools.


RM50.5

Presentation

Received 

 

 

Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
City Council Decision

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010.  Refer to the Minutes of the Meeting for details.


RM50.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Review of June 8, 2010 Order Paper
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the June 8, 2010 Order Paper, and all other Items not held on consent.


RM50.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Review of June 9, 2010 Order Paper
City Council Decision

City Council adopted the June 9, 2010 Order Paper.


City Council - Deferred Items - Meeting 50
EX43.11

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Open Meeting Investigation on the 2008-2009 Budget Committee Process
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council discontinue the Committee briefings stage of the budget process.

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager to report to the first meeting of the new Executive Committee on a process which will ensure compliance with COTA and the Procedures By-law.

 

3.         City Council request the City Manager in preparing his report, to also include some options in terms of the budget process for 2011 and beyond, having canvassed interested Councillors and Community Stakeholders.

Background Information (Committee)
Letter - City Council - New Business - CC46.1 - Open Meeting Investigation - Request to Investigate 2008-2009 Budget Committee Process
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29004.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(April 16, 2010) Fax from Ann Dembinski, President, Local 79 (EX.Main.EX43.11.1)
(April 19, 2010) Submission from Ms. Beth Wilson, Senior Researcher, Social Planning Toronto (EX.New.EX43.11.2)

GM30.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 22 

Declaration as Surplus – 30 Roehampton Avenue - Municipal Carpark No. 49
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council declare surplus the property at 30 Roehampton Avenue described in PIN 21136-0248 (LT) as Lot 1 and Part of Lots 2, F and G on Plan 639, save and except a strata area being sufficient in area to accommodate 150 parking spaces (the “Property”), with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a sale to the successful proponent of the Toronto Parking Authority's Request for Proposals related to the proposed sale of the Property.

 

2.         City Council, as the approving authority under the provisions of the Expropriations Act, with respect to the lands previously known as 44 Roehampton Avenue, which form a part of the Property, approve the disposal of the Property without giving the original owners from whom the 44 Roehampton Avenue lands were expropriated, the first chance to repurchase those lands on the terms of the best offer received by the expropriating authority.

 

3.         City Council authorize that all steps necessary to comply with the City’s real estate disposal process as set out in Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code be taken.

 

4.         City Council authorize the Toronto Parking Authority to negotiate the terms and conditions of a sale agreement with the selected proponent from the Request for Proposals, and report back thereon.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Declaration as Surplus - 30 Roehampton Avenue Municipal Carpark No. 49
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-29548.pdf)

Appendix A - Site Map & PS Sketch
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-29549.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(June 4, 2010) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault LLP, submitted by Councillor Michael Walker, Ward 22 - St. Paul's (CC.New.GM30.16.1)

Executive Committee - Meeting 44
EX44.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 18 

Development Charge Complaint - 351 Wallace Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.                 City Council determine that the City's development charge by-law has been properly applied to the land development project located at 351 Wallace Avenue.

 

2.         City Council dismiss the complaint filed pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Development Charges Act, SO 1997
Background Information (Committee)
Development Charge Complaint - 351 Wallace Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29874.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Complaint Letter from Borden Ladner Gervais
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29875.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Copies of the Development Charge Calculation Form and Receipt
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29876.pdf)

Attachment 3 - Background on Planning and Building Approvals
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29877.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from S. Waque, Lawyer (EX.Main.EX44.1.1)

EX44.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Earthquake Disaster Relief Assistance for Haiti and Chile
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Government of Canada to significantly increase the $2 million set aside for earthquake relief in Chile, and specifically that the Federal Government match the money of private donations to relief efforts.

 

2.         City Council urge the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to take action as deemed necessary to reach out to counterparts in the Federal Government and Chile to offer technical support for the City of Lota.

 

3.         The City of Toronto consider any formal request from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Chile for technical partnership assistance for the City of Lota.

 

4.         The City of Toronto assess any formal request from the City of Lota for a structured City Twinning arrangement through the International Alliance Program (IAP).

 

5.         City Council endorse the George Brown College/LACAP (Latin American Canadian Art Projects) to develop IWB (Instinct Without Boundary) Program with Lota, Chile, such endorsement being for the purpose of helping George Brown College/LACAP in raising third party awareness and funding.

Background Information (Committee)
Earthquake Disaster Relief Assistance for Haiti and Chile
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29878.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 17, 2010) E-mail from Monique Plessas (EX.Main.EX44.2.1)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Magdalena Diaz, Member of Chile CAN Rise (EX.Main.EX44.2.2)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Tamara Toledo, Executive Director, LACAP (EX.Main.EX44.2.3)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Luz Bascunan (EX.Main.EX44.2.4)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Alejandro Morales, Vice President, ASHTOR (EX.Main.EX44.2.5)

EX44.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 19 

Request for a Capital Loan Guarantee for the Artscape Shaw Street Centre
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         a.         City Council provide, to the Artscape’s financial institution, a capital loan guarantee in respect of Artscape's capital loan for the construction and development of the Artscape Shaw Street Centre in the amount of $5,800,000.00 (inclusive of all interest costs payable by Artscape), for a three year term commencing on May 1, 2010 until May 31, 2013.

 

b.         City Council, in accordance with the City’s Capital Loan and Line of Credit Guarantee Policy, enter into a tri-party agreement with Artscape and its financial institution, in respect of the recommended capital loan guarantee.

 

2.                City Council authorize and direct the Deputy City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Artscape, whereby the City's interest is secured by a mortgage registered against the title to the Shaw Street Property, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council direct that Artscape be required to provide the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer with their 2010 to 2013 inclusive audited financial statements when they become available.

 

4.         City Council direct that before any future loan guarantees are considered by the City, Artscape be requested to submit their business plan to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture which achieves the objective of becoming more financially self-sufficient by placing less reliance on loan guarantees and creating more equity in its projects. 

 

5.         City Council direct that the capital loan guarantee be deemed to be in the interest of the municipality.

Background Information (Committee)
Request for a Capital Loan Guarantee for the Artscape Shaw Street Centre
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29879.pdf)


EX44.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

City of Toronto 2009 Investment Report and Policy Update
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.                 City Council direct that the changes in the City’s Investment Policy as outlined in Appendix B in the report (April 27, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be approved.

 

2.                 City Council grant authority to staff to incorporate the changes into the City’s Investment Policy document as outlined in the report (April 27, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

Background Information (Committee)
City of Toronto 2009 Investment Report and Policy Update
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29880.pdf)


EX44.5

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Proposed Municipal Code Amendment - City Wide Parkland Dedication By-law
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the principles for a city-wide parkland dedication by-law as outlined in Attachment 1 of the report (April 23, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with the following Sections amended to read as follows:

 

              -        Section 1, Subsection B

 

                        Definition

 

            RESIDENTIAL USE — Land, buildings or structures of any kind whatsoever, or any portion thereof, used, designed or intended to be used as living accommodations.  This includes accessory uses naturally and normally incidental in purpose as well as those exclusively devoted to the residential use, for one or more individuals.  This also includes a unit designed for combined live/work uses, but does not include a hotel or similar building or structure providing temporary accommodation.

 

            -          Section 2, Subsection C.2.a.

 

                        Exemptions

 

                       2.        Buildings owned and used for the purpose of:

 

a.         Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto or Toronto Hydro Corporation.

 

              -         Section 4, Subsection A

 

                         Mixed Use Developments

 

                        Where a development includes both residential and non-residential uses on the same land parcel, the respective residential and non-residential parkland dedication rates will be allocated proportionally according to the floor space of the respective uses.

 

              -         Section 4, Subsection B (previously headed Delegation of Authority)

 

                        Administration Authority

           

                        Council continue to grant authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation for recommending to City Council a land or cash-in-lieu of land dedication and for the attributes of the conveyance, in consultation with the local councillor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a Bill to amend Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Development of Land, to provide for the Official Plan parkland dedication rate of 2 percent of lands for parks purposes for commercial and industrial purposes and 5 percent for all other uses (unless the Alternative Rate applies), as set out in Attachment 1, as amended, to the report (April 23, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and to repeal the parkland dedication by-laws of the former municipalities, to come into effect May 3, 2011.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a Bill to amend the parkland dedication by-laws of the former municipalities to provide for the exemptions, as set out in Attachment 1, as amended, to the report (April 23, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to come into effect upon introduction of the bill in advance of the city-wide parkland dedication by-law.

 

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

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

       EX44.5, headed "Proposed Municipal Code Amendment – City Wide Parkland Dedication By-law"; and

 

       PE30.2, headed "City of Toronto Parkland Acquisitions from 1998-2009".

Background Information (Committee)
Proposed Municipal Code Amendment City Wide Parkland Dedication By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29881.pdf)

Presentation - city-Wide Parkland Dedication By-law Executive Committee
Background Information (City Council)
(June 8, 2010) supplementary report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (EX44.5a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31298.pdf)


EX44.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Establishment of a Reserve Account for Parks Improvements - Vermont Square Fundraising Committee
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, in order to enhance the $500,000 in funds the City has committed to Vermont Square improvements in 2011, authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to establish a reserve account called the “Vermont Square Reserve” for the purpose of receiving cash donations from the Vermont Square Fundraising Committee to fund further park enhancements in Vermont Square.

 

2.         City Council amend Municipal Code, Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, by adding the Vermont Square reserve account to "Schedule 5 – Donations Reserves".

 

3.         City Council direct that all donations received by the Vermont Square Fundraising Committee and by the City for Vermont Square enhancements to be held separately in the Vermont Square reserve account designated for this purpose, and receipts for income tax purposes be issued by the City of Toronto to donors for eligible donations in accordance with the Income Tax Act and City policy in this regard.

 

4.         City Council grant authority to Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement, if necessary, with the Vermont Square Fundraising Committee to allow the Vermont Square Fundraising Committee to fundraise on behalf of the City of Toronto for enhancements in Vermont Square, in a form and content satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Establishment of a Reserve Account for Parks Improvements - Vermont Square Fundraising Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29882.pdf)


EX44.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Establishment of a Reserve Account for Parks Improvements – Cross Town Parks Fundraising Committee
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to establish a reserve account called the “Cross Town Parks Reserve” for receiving cash donations from the Cross Town Parks Fundraising Committee in order to enhance Ramsden Park, Budd Sugarman Park, and the associated Rosedale Station TTC Bus Loop Lands.

 

2.         City Council amend Municipal Code, Chapter 227 [Reserves and Reserve Funds] by adding the “Cross Town Parks Reserve” to Schedule 5 – Donations Reserves.

 

3.         City Council direct that all donations received by the Cross Town Parks Fundraising Committee and by the City for the Cross Town Parks Reserve Account be held separately in the Cross Town Parks Reserve designated for this purpose, and receipts for income tax purposes be issued by the City of Toronto to donors for eligible donations in accordance with the Income Tax Act and City policy in this regard.

 

4.         City Council grant authority to Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement, if necessary, with the Cross Town Parks Fundraising Committee to allow the Cross Town Parks Fundraising Committee to fundraise on behalf of the City of Toronto for enhancements in Ramsden and Budd Sugarman Parks and associated Rosedale Station TTC Bus Loop Lands, in a form and content satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Establishment of a Reserve Account for Parks Improvements - Cross Town Parks Fundraising Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29883.pdf)


EX44.8

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Live Green Toronto Corporate Sponsorship
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Director of the Toronto Environment Office to negotiate and enter into a sponsorship agreement with Canadian Tire Corporation Limited for a two year period (2010 and 2011) for the Live Green Toronto initiative, on terms and conditions generally as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Toronto Environment Office, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of the Toronto Environment Office and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Director of the Toronto Environment Office, for a period of two years, to negotiate and enter into sponsorship agreements for the Live Green Toronto initiative for up to a maximum of $200,000 each year, per sponsorship agreement, over a maximum period of two years from the date of the agreement, in accordance with principles and requirements set out in Attachment 2 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Toronto Environment Office, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of the Toronto Environment Office and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Background Information (Committee)
Live Green Toronto Corporate Sponsorship
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29884.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(June 1, 2010) supplementary report from the Director, Toronto Environment Office, on City of Toronto discussions with Canadian Tire regarding the sale of cosmetic pesticides (EX44.8a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30794.pdf)


EX44.9

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 14, 19, 20, 28, 30, 32 

Waterfront Expropriation Protocol
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the execution of a Waterfront Expropriation Protocol, to be at no cost to the City, on terms and conditions contained in Attachment 1 in the report (May 4, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Richard Butts.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such unsubstantive, stylistic and technical changes to the Protocol as may be required.

 

3.         City Council request City agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs) to notify the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, regarding any current and potential surplus lands held in the ABC's ownership within the Designated Waterfront Area prior to any disposal in order for Council to consider future transfers at nominal cost.

 

 4.        City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee on the feasibility of a shareholder direction to Toronto Hydro for the transfer of lands at 281 Cherry Street to the City of Toronto for nominal consideration.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Waterfront Expropriation Protocol
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29885.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Waterfront Expropriation Protocol
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29886.pdf)


EX44.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Establishment of a Tower Renewal Donation Reserve
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.                  City Council accept, and authorize the spending of, a maximum donation of $500,000 from Toronto Community Foundation for the development of community projects known as Recipe for Community in the St. James Town community proposed to begin in June 2010 as outlined in Appendix 1 in the report (May 4, 2010) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.                  City Council direct that appropriate adjustments be made to the 10-year capital plans and operating budgets of the various City programs, through variance reporting, once the project estimates are finalized.

 

3.                  City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to establish a reserve account called the “Tower Renewal Donation Reserve” to receive cash donations to deliver on building stronger communities, including social and cultural benefits.

 

4.                  City Council amend Municipal Code, Chapter 227 [Reserves and Reserve Funds] by adding the “Tower Renewal Donation Reserve” to Schedule 5 – Donations Reserves.

 

5.                  City Council direct that all donations received by the Toronto Community Foundation and other partners for the St. James Community be held in the Tower Renewal Donation Reserve designated for this purpose.

 

6.                  City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Establishment of a Tower Renewal Donation Reserve
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30017.pdf)


EX44.12

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Personal Vehicle Tax - Refund Policy
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve a new refund in respect of the City’s Personal Vehicle Tax (the “PVT”) of the following:

 

a.         The full amount of the PVT paid prior to the date by which the validation must be renewed (the “Renewal Date”), if prior to the Renewal Date, the taxpayer returned the plates for the vehicle for which the PVT was paid to the Ministry of Transportation (“MTO”) or moved out of the City of Toronto; and

 

b.         One-half of the full amount of PVT paid, if, within the first-year of the two-year validation, the taxpayer returned the plates for the vehicle for which the PVT was paid to MTO or moved out of Toronto.

 

2.                  City Council direct that the refund recommended in Part1 above:

 

a.                   Be made retroactive to the commencement date of the PVT, September 1, 2008; and

 

b.         Be administered by the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) through receipt of applications for refunds to the CFO, made by the taxpayers, along with evidence to the satisfaction of the CFO as to the applicants’ eligibility for the refund.

 

3.                  City Council approve a new refund in respect of the PVT paid in respect of a taxicab licensed by the City, of the following:

 

a.                   The full amount of PVT paid for a validation period commencing after September 1, 2010; and

 

b.         One-half the full amount of PVT paid for a two-year validation if the second year of the validation commences on or after September 1, 2010.

 

4.                  City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 765, Taxation, Personal Vehicle Tax to give effect to Parts 1, 2 and 3 above.

 

5.                  City Council approve two new positions in Revenue Services to administer the new PVT refunds in 2010 at a part-year cost of $95,000 gross ($0 net), funded from PVT revenues included in the Non-Program Revenue Budget.

 

6.                  City Council approve an increase of $95,000 gross ($0 net) in the 2010 Non-Program Personal Vehicle Tax Revenue Budget to fund the two positions identified in Part 5 above.

 

7.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report to City Council for its August 25, 2010 meeting, through the Executive Committee, on how all Personal Vehicle Tax payers can receive their proper rebates when warranted, the report to include all details and costs.

 

8.                  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to the required amendments to the relevant by-law and the appropriate officials be authorized and directed to take necessary actions to give effect thereto.

Background Information (Committee)
Personal Vehicle Tax - Refund Policy
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29955.pdf)


EX44.14

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 9 

Donation to Robert (Bob) Leek Park Revitalization
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council accept the donation from the Toronto Community Foundation in the amount of $61,500.00.

 

2.         City Council accept the in-kind donation of general labour and materials valued at $97,255.00 provided by the following businesses and union locals: 

 

i.          Teskey Construction;

ii.          United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners, Local 27;

iii.         Labourers International Unions of North America, Local 183; and

iv.         Home Depot.

 

3.         City Council authorize the selection of the named unions, on a sole source basis, as pre-selected service providers for this Project.

 

4.         City Council amend the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to increase the Hanover Park (Bob Leek) development project by $61,500 from $75,000 to $136,500 gross, funded by the cash donation of $61,500 from the Toronto Community Foundation.

 

5.         City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into appropriate agreements with the Toronto Community Foundation and the named unions and businesses in relation to the financial and in-kind contributions made towards this project, on terms and conditions satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and City Solicitor.

Background Information (Committee)
Donation to Robert (Bob) Leek Park Revitalization - Budget Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29888.pdf)

Donation to Robert (Bob) Leek Park Revitalization
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29889.pdf)


EX44.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Water 2009 and 2010 Capital Budget Cashflow
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve a decrease in the Toronto Water total capital project costs of $50.457 million and budget adjustments to the 2009 Capital Budget in order to offset over-expenditures resulting from acceleration of capital projects and unanticipated increases in the cost of delivering other projects totalling $134.704 million which includes carry-forward of $50.767 million to 2010, with offsets from 2009 underspent project of $72.216 million resulting in a net over-expenditure of $62.492 million as detailed in Appendix 1 in the report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

2.         City Council approve adjustments to the 2010 - 2019 Toronto Water Approved Capital Budget and Plan in order to offset the 2009 increase in reserve funding requirement of $62.492 million due to accelerated and overspent 2009 capital projects comprised of: a net decrease in 2012 capital expenditures and reserve funding of $44.111 million; and, a net decrease in 2013 capital expenditures and reserve funding of $18.391 million.

 

3.         City Council approve carry forward funding of $50.767 million for unspent 2009 capital projects and adjustments to reduce previously approved carry-forward funding for projects with capital spending in excess of what was planned in the fourth quarter of 2009 as detailed in Appendix 1 in the report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, resulting in no incremental impact on the 2010 Council approved cash flow and reserve funding as detailed in Appendix 1 in the (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

4.         City Council approve the revised 2010 to 2019 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Water as a result of the adjustments above 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: cash flows of $720.672 million in 2010 inclusive of carry forward funding of  $50.767 million; $733.718 million in 2011; $646.949 million in 2012; $494.757 million in 2013; $427.179 million in 2014; $196.988 million in 2015; and $332.259 in 2016 to 2019.

 

5.         City Council approve that funding in excess of the $30 million target in the Rate Stabilization Reserve equal to $38.133 million be transferred from the Rate Stabilization Reserve to the Water Capital Reserve.

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate staff to take the necessary action to give effect thereof.

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Water 2009 and 2010 Capital Budget Cashflow - Budget Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29891.pdf)

Toronto Water 2009 and 2010 Capital Budget Cashflow - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29892.pdf)


EX44.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

2009 Sinking Fund Surplus
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve payment of the tax-supported sinking fund surplus of $9,232,344.10 and $230,621.83 for Water and Wastewater as declared by the Sinking Fund Committee and that these funds be applied to the City’s capital financing requirements.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
2009 Sinking Fund Surplus - Budget Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29894.pdf)

2009 Sinking Fund Surplus - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29895.pdf)


EX44.17

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Public Library - Technical Adjustments - 2009 and 2010 Capital Budgets
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the following cash flow adjustments to the Toronto Public Library Board 2009 and 2010 approved capital budgets:

 

a i.       advance $1,434,000 of debt funding for Toronto Reference Library to 2009 from 2010, offset by an equivalent deferral of Section 37 funding from 2009 to 2010;

 

a ii.      defer $1,434,000 of debt funding for three capital projects (Virtual Branch Services, Self-Service and Technology Asset Management Program) from 2009 to 2010;

 

b i.       advance $1,227,570 of debt funding to 2009 from 2010 for three capital projects (Toronto Reference Library, Multibranch and Cedarbrae) proceeding ahead of schedule; and

 

b ii.      defer $1,227,570 of debt funding from 2009 to 2010 for five capital projects (Brentwood, Malvern, Bloor/Gladstone, Virtual Branch Services and Thorncliffe) experiencing cash flow delays.

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Public Library - Technical Adjustments - 2009 and 2010 Capital Budgets - Budget Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29896.pdf)

Toronto Public Library - Technical Adjustments - 2009 and 2010 Capital Budgets - Library Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29897.pdf)

Toronto Public Library - Technical Adjustments - 2009 and 2010 Capital Budgets - Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29898.pdf)


EX44.18

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Lease for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve of entering into an amendment to the existing Lease with 16730801 Ontario Ltd. for the QET substantially on the terms and conditions contained in the report (April 26, 2010) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, 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 in Attachment 1 to the report (April 26, 2010) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, not be released publicly given that involves the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto or one of its agencies, boards, and commissions.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 26, 2010) 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 property belonging to the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions.

Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
Lease for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29899.pdf)


EX44.23

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Scarborough Rapid Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study Recommendations
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the following:

 

a.         Conversion of the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit line (Kennedy Station to McCowan Station) to use Transit City Light Rail Transit (LRT) vehicles.

 

b.         Extension of the Scarborough Rapid Transit from McCowan Road to Malvern Town Centre, including the alignment, stations, passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities and bus terminals.

 

c.         An underground non-revenue service connection to the Sheppard East Maintenance and Storage Facility.

 

d.         Protection for the future Bellamy Maintenance and Storage Facility.

 

e.         An amendment to the approved Scarborough-Malvern LRT Environmental Project Report (EPR) to provide an underground connection to Kennedy Station, via a portal located immediately west of Midland Avenue.

 

f.          An amendment to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT EPR to provide an underground connection to Kennedy Station, via a portal located immediately east of Ionview Road.

 

2.         City Council authorize staff to submit the EPR to the Ministry of Environment.

 

3.         City Council strike a Construction Liaison Committee, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, appropriate City staff and local City Councillors, to deal with any construction deficiencies, or nuisances brought forward by local residents.

 

4.         City Council forward a copy of this Item to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transportation for the Ontario Provincial Government, and Mr. Robert Prichard, President and CEO of Metrolinx.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-           EX44.23, headed "Scarborough Rapid Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study Recommendations"; and

 

-           PG38.2, headed "Official Plan Amendment for Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Extension – Final Report".

Background Information (Committee)
Scarborough Rapid Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study Recommendations - Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30037.pdf)

Scarborough Rapid Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study Recommendations - Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30038.pdf)

Scarborough Rapid Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study Recommendations - Executive Summary
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30039.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 6, 2010) Letter from Mr. Mel Segal, General Manager, DAVPART INC.,  (EX.New.EX44.23.1)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Tony Wong, Member of Board of Directors, Chinese Cultural Centre (EX.Main.EX44.23.2)

EX44.24

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Request for Approval of the Sheppard Maintenance and Storage Facility Transit Project Assessment Study
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the joint City/TTC Sheppard Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) Transit Project Assessment Study as described in the document (April 2010), titled "Sheppard Maintenance and Storage Facility – Draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) Executive Summary", attached to the report (May 7, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission.

 

2.         City Council authorize staff to submit the EPR to the Ministry of Environment.

 

3.         City Council direct that the City’s final report for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment for the Sheppard MSF site be submitted to the June 16, 2010, Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting and for submission to the July 6, 2010 City Council meeting.

Background Information (Committee)
Request for Approval of the Sheppard Maintenance and Storage Facility Transit Project Assessment Study - letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30032.pdf)

Request for Approval of the Sheppard Maintenance and Storage Facility Transit Project Assessment Study - Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30033.pdf)

Request for Approval of the Sheppard Maintenance and Storage Facility Transit Project Assessment Study - Executive Summary
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30040.pdf)


Audit Committee - Meeting 16
AU16.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Issues Respecting Parking Tag Issuance and Cancellation
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Treasurer to review the parking enforcement process as it relates to the issue and cancellation of parking tags for delivery and courier vehicles. Such a review include an evaluation of best practices in other Canadian and US jurisdictions.  If required, amendments to provincial legislation be requested.

 

2.         City Council request the Treasurer to:

 

a.         report annually to the Government Management Committee on the number of tickets cancelled in each category with a view to using the data to evaluate our cancellation protocol; and

 

b.         revise data collection procedures so as to generate data for the Toronto Police Service that would enable Police supervisory staff to evaluate the job performance of parking control officers on the basis of:

 

1.         number of cancelled tickets.

2.         number of convictions.

 

3.         City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the August 18, 2010 meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the issue of enabling delivery and courier vehicles to fulfill their function.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-         AU16.1, headed "Issues Respecting Parking Tag Issuance and Cancellation"; and

 

-         GM31.12, headed "Parking Ticket Cancellation Guidelines".

Background Information (Committee)
Letter (February 26, 2010) from City Council, respecting Parking Tag Controls
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-29746.pdf)

Audit Committee Item 15.2, headed "Controls Over Parking Tags Need Strengthening ", adopted, as amended, by City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-29747.htm)

Communications (Committee)
(May 14, 2010) Submission from Mr. David Turnbull, President & CEO Canadian Courier & Logistics Association (AU.New.AU16.1.1)

AU16.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Review of Internal Controls at the East York Curling Club
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to evaluate the City’s ongoing role in the management of facilities such as the East York Curling Club.  The evaluation determine the most effective operating model taking into account community involvement in the facility as well as the management of core programs and other ancillary services.

 

2.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to develop an accountability framework which includes formal operating agreements for groups operating programs at any City owned curling facility.

 

3.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, until such time as a different operating model is implemented, to request that the members of the Club’s volunteer Executive Board:

 

a.         provide a financial report on a periodic basis, regarding funds held in the Board’s bank accounts and the expenditures made using these funds; and

 

b.         provide access, upon request, to review documents and records to substantiate the completeness of receipts and the appropriateness of expenditures.

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the internal control deficiencies identified at the East York Curling Facility and establish a process whereby such control deficiencies are reviewed and addressed by the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Compliance Unit.

 

5.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the recommendations contained in this report for applicability to the other two Parks, Forestry and Recreation curling facilities, and where appropriate, such recommendations be implemented.

 

6.         City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult and work with the Board of Directors and President of the East York Curling Club in the evaluation and development of proposed changes to the current operating model at the East York Curling Club and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee with recommendations.

Background Information (Committee)
Report (April 27, 2010) from the Auditor General, headed "Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Review of Internal Controls at the East York Curling Club"
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-29822.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Review of Internal Controls at the East York Curling Club (January 18, 2010)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-29823.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Management's Response
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-29824.pdf)


Board of Health - Meeting 30
HL30.2

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Improving Toronto's Idling Control By-law: Update
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to submit any bills required to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 517, Idling of Vehicles and Boats, generally in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (April 22, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health, and with the amending by-law in Attachment 1 amended by eliminating the exemption for transit vehicles while at a layover or stopover location, and subject to any necessary refinements as may be identified by the Medical Officer of Health, the General Manager of Transportation Services and the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend either the Provincial Offences Act or the Highway Traffic Act to designate idling as a Part II Offence.

 

3.         City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Toronto Police Services Board, in addition to any enforcement blitzes they may presently conduct, also conduct enforcement blitzes on Smog Days.

 

4.         City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to enter into discussions with the Chief of Police to develop a plan that would see enforcement of this by-law by parking control officers, subject to a change in provincial regulations.

 

5.         City Council request the City Manager’s Strategic Communications Office to work with Toronto Public Health and to report to the Board of Health on possible idling messages prior to roll out.

 

6.         City Council request the City Manger, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to report annually to the Board of Health on the number of tickets for idling that are issued bi-annually by:

 

            a.         transportation officers; and

 

b.         police officers.

 

7.         City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to review the Idling Control By-law in two-year's time.

 

8.         City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to promote the benefit of an investment in the installation of auxillary power sources, where technically feasible, among vehicle operators that require their vehicle engines to run as part of essential operational functions.

 

9.         City Council forward this report to the Toronto Police Services Board, the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Hydro and other City agencies, boards and commissions for information.

Background Information (Committee)
HL30.2 - Improving Toronto's Idling Control By-law: Update - Staff Report and Attachments 1 and 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29606.pdf)

HL30.2 - Attachment 3 - Letter from Councillor Howard Moscoe
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29607.pdf)

HL30.2.2 - Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Photograph of Idling Sticker on a City of Victoria Truck)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29800.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(June 1, 2010) supplementary report from the Chief Corporate Officer, on City vehicles required to idle for operations (HL30.2a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30795.pdf)

(June 7, 2010) supplementary report from the City Manager, on the feasibility of eliminating Idling Exemptions (HL30.2b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31312.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 3, 2010) Submission from Hamish Wilson (HL.New.30.2.1)
(May 3, 2010) Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Photograph of Idling Sticker on a City of Victoria Truck) (HL.New.HL30.2.2)

Board of Health - Meeting 31
HL31.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Authorize City Manager to Negotiate and Enter Into Mutual Aid Agreements with Boards of Health
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into Mutual Aid Agreements with Boards of Health as appropriate.

 

2.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to prepare and review each Mutual Aid Agreement as required.

 

3.         City Council direct the Medical Officer of Health in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Management to implement and maintain these agreements on an ongoing basis and provide timely information reports to City Council subsequent to the activation of any mutual aid agreement.

Background Information (Committee)
HL31.9 - Authorize City Manager to Negotiate and Enter Into Mutual Aid Agreements with Boards of Health - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-30677.pdf)


Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 33
CD33.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Updates on the Development of the Middle Childhood Strategy and on After-School Recreation Care Programs
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the General Managers of Children's Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in 2011 on the Middle Childhood Strategy and Implementation Plan.

 

2.         City Council direct that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation develop a business case for consideration during the 2011 operating budget process that would ensure the continuation of the current After-School Recreation Care programs and include expansion into new communities, outside of the Priority Neighbourhoods including cost recovery and other financial models.

 

3.         City Council forward this report to the Minister of Health Promotion with a request for confirmation of funding by June 2010 and request that staff report to the City Council in July 2010 on impacts and options if the requested funding is not confirmed.

Background Information (Committee)
CD33.3 - Updates on the Development of the Middle Childhood Strategy and on After-School Recreation Care Programs - Staff Report and Attachments 1 and 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30425.pdf)


CD33.4

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235)
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the staff submission made in response to the Province of Ontario's Consultation Paper on the Proposed Bill 235 Regulations as outlined in Appendix D of the report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

 

2.         City Council request that the Ontario Government develop and enforce a fair and transparent process to ensure all sub-metering agreements entered into prior to the implementation of Bill 235 be "unwound" in order to protect tenants, including guidelines and criteria for reimbursing electricity payments, including deposits that were made by tenants, and establishing appropriate rent levels.

 

3.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to take any necessary action to further respond to Bill 235 and any related regulations.

Background Information (Committee)
CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Letter from Tenant Defence Sub-Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30424.pdf)

CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Staff Report and Appendices A and B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30205.pdf)

CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Appendix C
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30206.pdf)

CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Appendix D
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30207.pdf)


CD33.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 21 

Request for Tenant Support Grant from the Tenant Defence Fund for 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.        City Council approve a grant of up to $2,509 to the Tenants’ Association of 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue from the Tenant Support Grant Program to help the tenants pay the final legal costs in excess of the originally approved $15,000 grant, for legal work completed on the tenant assistance plan and leases for new replacement rental housing as required by the Ontario Municipal Board decision.

 

2.        City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to take the necessary actions to implement Council’s approval.

Background Information (Committee)
CD33.5 - Request for Tenant Support Grant from the Tenant Defence Fund for 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21) - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30423.pdf)


5a Tenant Defence Fund Grant Request – Tenants of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21)
Background Information (Committee)
CD33.5a - Tenant Defence Fund Grant Request - Tenants of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21) - Letter from Tenant Defence Sub-Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30390.pdf)

CD33.5a - Tenant Defence Fund Grant Request - Tenants of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21) - Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30391.pdf)


CD33.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Amendment of Local Occupancy Standards for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend paragraphs 1(e) and (f) of the City's Local Occupancy Standards to read as follows:

 

“e)       A single parent is eligible for a unit in which the parent shares a bedroom with a child, if the applicant requests it.

 

f)          Bachelor units are normally given to single persons. However, a two person family is eligible for a bachelor unit, if the applicant requests it."

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
CD33.6 - Amendment of Local Occupancy Standards for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30377.pdf)


CD33.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Request for Authorization to Execute Service Accountability Agreements
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to execute the required standard Service Accountability Agreements on behalf of the City of Toronto for the operation of the City’s long-term care homes and community programs with the five Local Health Integration Networks.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
CD33.7 - Request for Authorization to Execute Service Accountability Agreements - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30126.pdf)


Economic Development Committee - Meeting 30
ED30.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Nuit Blanche Toronto: October 2, 2010 - Information and Requests for a Non-Objection Letter for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council declare Nuit Blanche Toronto an event of municipal significance for the Liquor License Board of Ontario (LLBO) and Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) purposes, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor, indicate there is no objection to only official "Independent Projects", as selected by a public advisory board, applying for a Liquor Sales Licence Extension of Hours for Nuit Blanche on October 2 through to October 3, 2010.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to provide a letter indicating Toronto City Council has no objection to only official "Independent Projects", as selected by a public advisory board, applying for a Liquor Sales Licence Extension of Hours for Nuit Blanche on October 2 through to October 3, 2010.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Nuit Blanche Toronto: October 2, 2010 - Information and Requests for a Non-Objection Letter for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-30389.pdf)


ED30.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Kensington Market BIA 2010 Operating Budget
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 2010 expenditure request of the Kensington Market BIA totalling $121,440 and a 2010 BIA levy requirement of $121,440.

Background Information (Committee)
Kensington Market BIA 2010 Operating Budget - Staff Report and Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-30394.pdf)


ED30.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13 

Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA) Poll Results
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate the area described in Attachment 1 (Maps 1 to 3) of the report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), under Chapter 19 of the Municipal Code, based on the poll results respecting the intention to designate the Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA).

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by-law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 (Maps 1 to 3) of the report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area (BIA).

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA) Poll Results - Staff Report and Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-30392.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 31, 2010) Letter from Darryl Kaplan, Baby Point Gates Steering Committee (ED.New.ED30.6.1)

ED30.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 11 

Poll Result for the Proposed Expansion of the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area (BIA)
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate the area described as proposed expansion area in Attachment 1, of the report (May 13, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as part of the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area (BIA), under Chapter 19 of the Toronto Municipal Code, based on the poll results respecting the intention to expand the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area (BIA).

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a by-law to designate the expansion area described in Attachment 1, of the report (May 13, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as part of the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Background Information (Committee)
Poll Result for the Proposed Expansion of the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area (BIA) - Staff Report and Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-30393.pdf)


Government Management Committee - Meeting 31
GM31.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve that an increase of 0.30% be granted on pensions, effective January 1, 2010, to pensioners on benefit for more than one year and a proportionate increase of 0.025% for each month of pension payment made in 2009 be granted for pensioners who retired during 2009, for which the total estimated cost is $1,494,000. on the going-concern basis, or $1,598,000. on the solvency basis.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan - Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30083.pdf)

Attachment - Report on the Actuarial Valuation for Funding Purposes as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30123.pdf)


3a Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan – Actuarial Valuation as at December 31, 2009
Background Information (Committee)
Letter from the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan Board of Trustees
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30127.pdf)

Presentation to the Board of Trustees
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30128.pdf)


GM31.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension and Benefit Fund – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive for information the “Actuarial Valuation Report as at December 31, 2009” prepared by Buck Consultants Ltd. with respect to the Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension and Benefit Fund.

 

2.         City Council approve, effective January 1, 2010,  a cost-of-living increase of 0.29% in pension benefits to pensioners of the Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension and Benefit Fund at an estimated actuarial cost of $0.9 million on a solvency basis which will be borne by the Fund.

 

3.         By-Law No. 380-74 of the former City of Toronto governing the Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension and Benefit Fund as amended to date be further amended accordingly and authority be granted to introduce the necessary bill in Council.

 

4.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing recommendations.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Toronto Civic Employees' Pension and Benefit Fund - Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30088.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Actuarial Valuation Report as of December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30089.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Letter from Buck Consultants
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30090.pdf)

Attachment 3 - Letter from Toronto Civic Employees' Pension Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30091.pdf)


5a The Toronto Civic Employees’ Pension and Benefit Fund – 2009 Actuarial Valuation Report and 2010 Consumer Price Index Increase
Background Information (Committee)
Letter from the Toronto Civic Employees' Pension Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30131.pdf)


GM31.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive for information the “Actuarial Valuation Report as at December 31, 2009” prepared by Buck Consultants Ltd. with respect to the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund.

 

2.         City Council approve, effective January 1, 2010, a cost-of-living increase of 0.29% in pension benefits to pensioners of the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund at an estimated actuarial cost of $0.8 million on a solvency basis which will be borne by the Benefit Fund.

 

3.         By-law No. 10649 of the former City of Toronto governing the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund as amended, be further amended accordingly and authority be granted to introduce the necessary bill in Council.

 

4.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing recommendations.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund - Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30096.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Actuarial Valuation Report as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30097.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Letter from Buck Consultants
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30098.pdf)

Attachment 3 - Letter from the Benefit Fund Committee Toronto Fire Department
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30099.pdf)


7a The Benefit Fund Committee Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund – 2009 Actuarial Valuation Report and 2010 Consumer Price Index Increase
Background Information (Committee)
Letter from the Benefit Fund Committee - Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30136.pdf)


GM31.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Administration and Underwriting Services for Employee Benefit Plans Agreement – Request for Extension
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Treasurer to execute an agreement with Manulife Financial extending for one year from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, its existing contract with respect to the provision of administrative and underwriting services for the City's employee benefits plans on the same financial and other terms and conditions.

 

2.         City Council direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Part 1 above.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Administration and Underwriting Services for Employee Benefit Plans Agreement - Request for Extension
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30101.pdf)


GM31.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 37 

1880 Eglinton Avenue East – Designation of a Portion of Premises as a Municipal Capital Facility
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

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

 

a.         enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with the owner, Loblaw Properties Limited, of the property located at 1880 Eglinton Avenue East in respect of approximately 50,000 square feet (45,000 sq. ft on the ground floor and 5,000 sq. ft. on the mezzanine) of rentable area leased by the City of Toronto; and

 

b.         exempt the leased space from taxation for municipal and education purposes, which tax exemption is to be effective from the latest 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.         City Council direct the City Clerk 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.         City Council grant authority for the introduction of the necessary bills to give effect thereto.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - 1880 Eglinton Avenue East - Designation of a Portion of Premises as a Municipal Capital Facility
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30102.pdf)


GM31.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

2009 Accounts Receivable Write-off Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the write-off of Water Account Number 352338-422493 in the amount of $ 86,955.05.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Report - 2009 Accounts Receivable Write-off Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30103.pdf)


GM31.12

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Parking Ticket Cancellation Guidelines
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the existing parking ticket cancellation guidelines be revised by deleting reference to specific streets under Section 2.0.

 

2.         City Council direct the Treasurer, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services, to prepare a further report to the Government Management Committee by March 31, 2011, after completion of the Transportation Services review, to recommend the inclusion of new Parking Ticket Cancellation guidelines and process for couriers and delivery vehicles and taxis, and that staff continue to apply the existing guidelines until such time as the new guidelines are approved.

 

3.         City Council request the City Solicitor to report back to the Government Management Committee by March 31, 2011, on the outcome of tickets that go before the courts pertaining to the number of convictions, dismissals, withdrawals, etc.

 

4.         City Council refer the following recommendation of the Government Management Committee to the Treasurer for consideration as part of the review set out in Part 2 above:

 

-           City Council delegate authority to the Treasurer, or his/her designate, in consultation with the City Solicitor and General Manager of Transportation Services and Toronto Police Service, to amend or update the parking ticket cancellation guidelines from time to time as required, including to reflect and incorporate references to new by-laws and/or legislative requirements, new offences, amendments to existing by-laws or legislation, or new fines or fine amounts.

 

The Confidential Attachment to the report (May 11, 2010) from the Treasurer and the City Solicitor is now public in its entirety.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council on June 8, 2010, directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 11, 2010) from the Treasurer and the City Solicitor, which includes the parking ticket cancellation guidelines, be made public in its entirety and posted on the City's website.  As a result, the Speaker ruled Recommendations 1 and 2 of the Government Management Committee redundant.

 

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-         AU16.1, headed "Issues Respecting Parking Tag Issuance and Cancellation"; and

 

-         GM31.12, headed "Parking Ticket Cancellation Guidelines".

Confidential Attachment - 1 - Litigation or potential litigation that affects the City and involves the security of property belonging to the City - made public on June 8, 2010
Background Information (Committee)
Report - Parking Ticket Cancellation Guidelines
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30199.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Confidential Attachment 1 - made public by City Council on June 8, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31300.pdf)

Appendix A to Attachment 1 -made public by City Council on June 8, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31301.pdf)

Appendix B to Attachment 1 - made public by City Council on June 8, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31302.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 20, 2010) Letter from John Dawson (GM.New.GM31.12.1)

GM31.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Lease Agreement - 625 Church Street
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a lease agreement with The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company for a five (5) year term commencing June 1, 2010, and expiring on May 31, 2015, including an option to extend for another five (5) year term, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” attached to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and subject to such further revisions and on such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by 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, 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 Agreement - 625 Church Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30105.pdf)

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30106.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30107.pdf)


GM31.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 7 

Lease Agreement - 2300 Sheppard Avenue West
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Renewal Agreement with Shepbram Investments Inc. for a two (2) year term commencing February 1, 2010, and expiring on January 31, 2012, including an option to renew for another two (2) year term, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” attached to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate 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.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Lease Agreement - 2300 Sheppard Avenue West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30108.pdf)

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30109.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30110.pdf)


GM31.15

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41 

Licence Extension Agreement – Road Crossing under Salome Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Licence Extension Agreement with The International Group, Inc. for a term of ten (10) years substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” attached to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and on such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate 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 Licence 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 - Licence Extension Agreement ý Road Crossing under Salome Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30112.pdf)

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30113.pdf)

Appendix B - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30114.pdf)


GM31.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Release of Section 30 Agreement Concerning Lands on the West Side of Strachan Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the release of the Section 30 Agreement between the City and 863880 Ontario Limited for lands on the west side of Strachan Avenue, subject to 863880 Ontario Limited’s rezoning and subdivision applications for 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street being approved by City Council and becoming final and binding and subject to the execution and registration of a Subdivision Agreement securing the construction and dedication as a public highway, at no cost to the City, of the lands required by the City for local road purposes and the posting by 863880 Ontario Limited of any related security under such Agreement.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Release of Section 30 Agreement Concerning Lands on the West Side of Strachan Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30115.pdf)

Appendix A- Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30116.pdf)


GM31.17

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 15, 27 

Below-Market Rent Lease Agreements at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a new Below-Market Rent (BMR) sub-lease agreement with Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural Centre, for a three (3) year term, based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, and such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Social Development, Finance and Administration Division (SDF&A) to receive funds on behalf of the City of Toronto from Oxford Properties Group, management company for Yorkdale Shopping Centre amounting to $156,000 in instalments of $52,000 per year over three years, and for SDF&A to disburse this funding to Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural Centre for youth arts initiatives.

 

3.         City Council increase the Social Development, Finance and Administration (SDF&A) 2010 Operating Budget by $52,000 gross/ $0 net, with funding provided by Oxford Properties Group, to provide funding to Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural Centre for youth arts initiatives.

 

4.         City Council authorize a new Below-Market Rent (BMR) lease agreement with Toronto Performing Theatre Alliance for a five (5) year term, based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “B” to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, and such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

6.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, 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.

 

7.         City Council grant an exemption to the Below Market Rent Policy to allow Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural Centre to become a sub-tenant at Yorkdale Shopping Centre without the need to solicit a request for proposals as required by the Below Market Rent Policy.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Below-Market Rent Lease Agreements at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30117.pdf)

Appendix A - Terms and Conditions - Art Starts Neighbourhood Cultural Centre
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30118.pdf)

Appendix B - Terms and Conditions - Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30119.pdf)


GM31.18

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Union Station Revitalization Master Contract for Construction
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a limitation on the Contractor's liability to the City under the Master Contract and Phase Agreements to the cumulative amount of all contract sums under all Phase Agreements, including the Limited Notice to Proceed, plus any insurance proceeds.

 

2.         City Council authorize the inclusion of a reciprocal interest rate provision in the Master Contract, for overdue amounts payable by the City or the Contractor, utilizing simple interest at the Prime Rate plus two (2) per cent.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Union Station Revitalization Master Contract for Construction
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30120.pdf)


GM31.19

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Healthy Vending Criteria - Cold Drink Vending Request for Proposal
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, referred Item GM31.19 back to the Government Management Committee for further consideration.

 

City Council also extended the current licensing contract(s) for cold drink vending for a one-year period from October 31, 2010 to October 31, 2011 to allow for industry representation and budgetary considerations, and requested the Medical Officer of Health to report on the health rationale for offering healthy choices in beverages when this matter is again before the Government Management Committee.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Healthy Vending Criteria - Cold Drink Vending Request for Proposal
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30121.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(May 18, 2010) Letter from Justin Sherwood, President, Refreshments Canada  (CC.Main.GM31.19.1)
(May 31, 2010) Letter from Justin Sherwood, President, Refreshments Canada  (CC.Main.GM31.19.2)
(June 1, 2010) Letter from W. Scott Collier, Area Vice-President and General Manager, Pepsi Beverages Company Canada  (CC.Main.GM31.19.3)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Craig McInnes, President, Teamsters Local Union 938 (CC.New.GM31.19.4)

GM31.21

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Amendment to Sole Source Purchase Order No. 6027876 to Vignette Corporation for Professional Services
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to amend and increase the purchase order value for sole source acquisitions to Vignette Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Open Text Corporation, for professional services from $475,904.00 net of GST by $750,000.00 net of GST and HST recoveries for a revised total value of $1,225,904.00 net GST and HST recoveries for ongoing work for the remainder of 2010 as requested by the I&T Division.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Amendment to Sole Source Purchase Order No. 6027876 to Vignette Corporation for Professional Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30122.pdf)


Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 30
LS30.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Review of Applications to be Included in the City’s List of Approved Professional Holistic Associations
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the addition to Appendix L of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, of the following Professional Holistic Associations:

 

a.         Traditional Thai Massage Association of Ontario;

 

b.         International Health Qi Gong Federation; and

 

c.         Canadian Natural Medicine Corporation of Ontario.

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill to give effect to the recommendations in this report, effective immediately.

 

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

Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-30421.pdf)


LS30.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Business Licensing Thresholds
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt the amendments to Schedule A of Appendix K of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, as per Appendix A of the report (May 4, 2010) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

 

2.         City Council adopt the following definition for Demerit Point, to be included in Chapter 545:

 

“DEMERIT POINT – a unit of measurement applied to a bylaw conviction in accordance with Schedule B of Appendix K of this Chapter, for the purpose of administering the business licensing thresholds”.

 

3.         City Council make the amendments retroactive to January 1, 2010, the same date that the previous by-law amendments came into effect.

 

4.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill, including any stylistic or technical amendments required, to give effect to any recommendations adopted by City Council.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct City staff to take any other action necessary to implement the by-law amendments.

Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-30422.pdf)


LS30.7

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Taxicab Lease Agreements
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         In order to promote stability in the taxicab industry and eliminate a considerable disincentive to provide a well maintained, safe, quality vehicle for the safety and comfort of Toronto passengers, City Council amend Chapter 545, Licensing by replacing subsection C(8) of section 545-145 of the Toronto Municipal Code with the following:

 

              "(8)    (a)       the lease shall be for the period that the vehicle is permitted to continue to be used as a taxicab;

 

 (b)       the lease may be terminated earlier upon the written agreement of both parties or upon either party giving the other party 60 days notice that there is just cause for termination of the lease.

 

2.         City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Licensing and Standards Committee with clarification and recommendations on the definition of "cause" as it relates to subsection (8)(b), once he has consulted with industry stakeholders.

 

3.         City Council receive for information Confidential Attachment 1 in the report (May 17, 2010) from the City Solicitor.

 

4.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 in the report (May 17, 2010) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as the content relates to solicitor-client privilege.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 17, 2010) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the content relates to solicitor-client privilege.

Public Notice Given
Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-30455.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 25, 2010) Letter from Jim Bell, Spokesperson, Toronto Taxicab Brokerage Association (TTBA) and Appendix A legal opinion from George H. Rust-D'Eye, LLP WeirFoulds  (LS.New.LS30.7.1)
(May 26, 2010) Letter from Peter Rosenthal, Roach, Schwartz and Associates, obo iTaxiwokers Association (LS.New.LS30.7.2)

7a Opinion Regarding Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 545 Licensing to Regulate the Leasing of Taxicabs
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report from City Solicitor
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-30471.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 17, 2010) from the City Solicitor

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 30
PE30.2

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

City of Toronto Parkland Acquisitions from 1998-2009
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to update and refine the Parkland Acquisition Strategic Directions Report as part of the City-wide Park Plan which will be used to guide staff in making the City’s parkland acquisition decisions.

 

2.         City Council direct that the updated Parkland Acquisition Strategic Directions Report be informed by the approach proposed in the School Lands Property Acquisition Framework and Funding Strategy, as amended by City Council.

 

3.         City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to consider this Item when he reports  to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, as requested by the Committee on Item PG38.12 (Public Space Policy).

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to note, log and report annually to the Parks and Environment Committee, all variances to the parkland acquisition policies.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

         EX44.5, headed "Proposed Municipal Code Amendment – City Wide Parkland Dedication By-law"; and

 

         PE30.2, headed "City of Toronto Parkland Acquisitions from 1998-2009".

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-30041.pdf)


PE30.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Public Forum on the Proposed Metrolinx Service Expansion in the Georgetown South Corridor
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council outline its concerns to Metrolinx Chief Executive Officer Robert Prichard and Ontario Minister of Transportation Kathleen Wynne that the proposed diesel expansion in the Georgetown South Corridor will have a negative impact on the network of City parks which currently serve as hubs of community life.

 

2.         City Council request the Premier of Ontario, the Ministers of Energy and Infrastructure and Transportation to require the Air Rail link between Union Station and Pearson Airport to be electrified by year 2015 as a demonstration project for regional transit.

 

3.         City Council request Metrolinx Chief Executive Officer Robert Prichard to reinstate the Community Advisory Council for guiding the Electrification Project.

Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Board of Health
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-29971.pdf)

Staff Report from the Medical Officer of Health
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-29972.pdf)

Letter from Rick Ciccarelli, Mount Dennis Community Association
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-30363.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 20, 2010) E-mail from Elizabeth Littlejohn (PE.New.PE30.3.1)
(May 21, 2010) Submission from Lin Grist, Environmental Health Association of Ontario (PE.New.PE30.3.2)
(May 21, 2010) Submission from Alanna Morgan (PE.New.PE30.3.3)

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 38
PG38.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 19 

30 Ordnance Street – Official Plan Amendment – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that Attachment 1 of the report (April 29, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be deleted and replaced with the Attachment 1 submitted by Councillor Vaughan, which amends Schedule A by adding the following:

 

"Chapter 6, Section 14 (Garrison Common North Secondary Plan) is amended by deleting Sections 9.2 and 9.3."

 

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the City of Toronto substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 1 as amended above, appended to the report (April 29, 2010) 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.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
30 Ordnance Street OPA Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29890.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(April 30, 2010) E-mail from John Paul Morgan and Nicolas Morgan, Morgan Solar Inc. (PG.New.PG38.1.1)
(May 18, 2010) E-mail from Similar e-mails received on behalf of Morgan Solar Inc. (PG.New.PG38.1.2)
(May 18, 2010) Letter from Cynthia A. MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault LLP. (PG.New.PG38.1.3)
(May 19, 2010) Letter from James Nugent (PG.New.PG38.1.4)
(May 19, 2010) Letter from John Paul Morgan, President, Morgan Solar Inc. (PG.New.PG38.1.5)
Communications (City Council)
(May 12, 2010) Letter from Chris Bolton, Toronto District School Board Trustee, Ward 10 - Trinity-Spadina  (CC.Main.PG38.1.6)
(May 28, 2010) E-mail from Peter Bolton  (CC.Main.PG38.1.7)
(June 1, 2010) E-mail from Brian Sinclair  (CC.Main.PG38.1.8)

1a Technical Amendment to PG38.1
Background Information (Committee)
E-mail from Councillor Vaughan re Technical Amendment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30462.pdf)

Attachment to Councillor Vaughan's e-mail
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30463.pdf)


PG38.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 38, 42 

Official Plan Amendment for Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Extension – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that Attachment 1:  Draft Official Plan Amendment appended to the report (April 27, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be amended by:

 

-           deleting Clause 4;

-           deleting Schedule "2";

 

so that Map 5, Surface Priority Network, is not amended with respect to Progress Avenue.

 

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the revised Attachment 1:  Draft Official Plan Amendment appended to the report (April 27, 2010) 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.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered the following Items together:

 

-           EX44.23, headed "Scarborough Rapid Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study Recommendations"; and

 

-           PG38.2, headed "Official Plan Amendment for Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) Extension – Final Report".

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
OPA for Scarborough Rapid Transit Extension Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29900.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 9, 2010) E-mail from George Smith (PG.New.PG38.2.1)
(May 8, 2010) Fax from Pei Kun Chen & Family (PG.New.PG38.2.2)
(May 7, 2010) Letter from M.A. Haffejee (PG.New.PG38.2.3)
(May 14, 2010) Letter from Vince Cornacchia, Cornacchia Planning Services Inc. (PG.New.PG38.2.4)
(May 18, 2010) E-mail from Angelo Sangiorgio, Associate Director of Planning and Facilities, Toronto Catholic District School Board (PG.New.PG38.2.5)

PG38.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program Review Update
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council postpone the Heritage Tax Rebate Program for the 2010 tax year until such time as a full review of the program is completed and presented to Council and any changes to the program can be implemented.

Background Information (Committee)
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program Review Update
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29920.pdf)


8a Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program Review Update
Background Information (Committee)
Letter April 30, 2010 from Toronto Preservation Board
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29923.pdf)


PG38.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Interim Procedures During Council Election
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to:

 

a.         send staff to Ontario Municipal Board hearings on matters of concern to the City; and

 

b.         request the Ontario Municipal Board to postpone scheduling hearings of matters of concern to members of City Council, to allow City Council to consider and take a position on those matters as needed, during the period between September 2010 and December 2010 when Council is not meeting due to the Municipal Election.

 

2.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to submit a status report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee and to each Community Council on the use of delegated authority during the election period.

 

3.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consult with City Councillors on any Ontario Municipal Board attendance, and that individual Councillors who wish to have the City initiate an appeal, support or oppose an appeal or request a deferral, may formally file requests with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on matters that are time sensitive.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
Interim Procedures During Council Election
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29928.pdf)


Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 33
PW33.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Implementation of the Ministry of the Environment's Expanded Transfer of Review Program for Sewage Works
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize staff to participate in the expanded Transfer of Review Program and pilot project which will include additional storm water management works as described in the report (April 30, 2010) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

2.         City Council delegate authority to staff designated in writing by the Executive Director of Technical Services and the General Manager of Toronto Water to sign on behalf of the City any application forms required by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) as part of the Transfer of Review Program under the Ontario Water Resources Act.

 

3.         City Council authorize staff to negotiate and enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the provincial government as required to implement the expanded Transfer of Review Program, as well as any additional or revised MOU required to include the pilot project works in the Program on a permanent basis, and that the Executive Director of Technical Services be authorized to execute any required MOU on behalf of the City.

 

4.         City Council authorize the amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to include the new Transfer of Review Program fees, currently set at $2,200 for reviews of facilities designed to attenuate stormwater runoff peak flow rate or volume or for managing stormwater runoff quality, and $2,000 for reviews of storm and sanitary pump stations and forcemains and sanitary sewage detention chambers or oversized sewers, as set by the provincial government in Ontario Regulation 364/98, and further that the City Solicitor be authorized to submit bills to amend the amount of these fees at such future time(s) as the provincial government adjusts them.

Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
PW33.1 - Implementation of the Ministry of the Environment's Expanded Transfer of Review Program for Sewage Works - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29796.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 17, 2010) E-mail from Karey Shinn, Co-Chair, Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Neighbourhood Liaison Committee (PW.New.PW33.1.1)

PW33.2

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

User Fee for Administration of Ministry of the Environment's Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council implement a new user fee, effective immediately, to recover the cost of administration and conducting technical reviews undertaken by the City in accordance with the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program, mandated by Ontario’s Safe Water Drinking Act, such fee being set at $2,300.00 per application for all applications for establishing or alteration of the City of Toronto drinking water system, and further that the current fee for such applications, which the City is no longer entitled to charge due to changes to provincial law, be repealed.

 

2.         City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to give effect to these fee changes, and grant authority for the introduction of the necessary bills.

Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
PW33.2 - User Fee for Administration of Ministry of the Environment's Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29797.pdf)


PW33.4

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Biosolids Master Plan Update - Highland Creek Treatment Plant
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive, for information, the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water.

 

2.         City Council approve both the Beneficial Use Option as the primary biosolids management strategy and the Landfill Disposal Option as a contingency option as outlined in the Biosolids Master Plan Update Environmental Assessment, dated September 2009, for the Highland Creek Treatment Plant and direct the appropriate staff to implement the recommended beneficial use biosolids management strategy contained therein.

 

3.         City Council direct that trucks will exit the subdivision via Coronation Drive.

 

4.         City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the trucking options that include enclosed van dumpster or tanker trailers.

 

5.         City Council refer the following recommendation of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to the Budget Committee for consideration as a new project during the 2011 Property Tax and Rate Capital Budget process:

 

-           City Council approve the completion of the Scarborough Waterfront Trail [Option C in the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water] with an additional $2 million for fisheries habitat improvements and authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to make the necessary provisions in the 2011 Capital Budget to expedite the implementation of the Scarborough Waterfront Trail, funded at a rate of $7 million/year.

Background Information (Committee)
PW33.4 - Biosolids Master Plan Update - Highland Creek Treatment Plant - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29674.pdf)

PW33.4 - Biosolids Master Plan Update - Highland Creek Treatment Plant - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29675.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(June 8, 2010) supplementary report from the General Manager, Toronto Water (PW33.4a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31297.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Betty J. Smith, Secretary, and Bruce L. Smith, Advisory Board Member, Manse Valley Community Association (PW.New.PW33.4.1)
(May 18, 2010) Submission from Frank Moir, Co-Chair, Highland Creek Treatment Plant Neighbourhood Liaison Committee (PW.New.PW33.4.2)
(May 18, 2010) Submission from Don York, Chair, Manse Valley Community Association (PW.New.PW33.4.3)
Communications (City Council)
(June 4, 2010) Letter from Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority  (CC.Supp.PW33.4.4)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/comm/communicationfile-15621.pdf)

(June 8, 2010) Letter from Tony O'Donohue (CC.New.PW33.4.5)
(June 8, 2010) Submission from Heather Marshall, Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance (CC.New.PW33.4.6)

PW33.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Water Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection - 2010 Status Report and Updated Property Acquisition List
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to apply to use the funds available in the approved Toronto Water 2010 Capital Budget to complete acquisitions for properties identified in the confidential list dated May 3, 2010, included as Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

2.         City Council direct that TRCA complete the acquisitions according to the criteria set out in the Policy and Finance Committee Report 7, Clause 37, as adopted by City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 26, 2005 in a form and manner acceptable to City officials.

 

3.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, after the acquisition of the properties by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been completed.

 

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

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conversation 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 after the acquisition of the properties by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been completed.

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Background Information (Committee)
PW33.6 -Toronto Water Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection - 2010 Status Report and Updated Property Acquisition List - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29772.pdf)


PW33.7

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 26, 29, 34 

GO Transit Bus Bypass Lanes on the Don Valley Parkway
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that the median shoulder of the Don Valley Parkway between Lawrence Avenue East and a point four-hundred and fifty-eight metres north of York Mills Road, in both the northbound and southbound directions, be incorporated into the travelled portion of the roadway as traffic lanes and be reserved for the exclusive use by authorized GO Transit Vehicles.

 

2.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into such agreement(s) with Metrolinx as may be necessary to implement Part 1 above, on such terms and conditions generally as set out in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 to the report (May 4, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, with Appendix 3 amended as set out in Part 3 below, and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the General Manager of Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that the General Manager of Transportation Services be authorized to execute any such agreements on behalf of the City.

 

3.         City Council amend Appendix 3, headed "Operating Protocol for Bus Bypass Lanes on the Don Valley Parkway", to the report (May 4, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, to permit the use of these lanes by TTC buses in the event that the TTC elects to build an express service from Scarborough and North York around these lanes.

 

4.         City Council direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to report on the costs and feasibility of implementing bus bypass lanes on the Don Valley Parkway in the sections between Pottery Road and Don Mills Road and between Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East if and when Metrolinx makes a request to the City for their implementation.

 

5.         City Council forward a copy of this Item to the Toronto Transit Commission for information.

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto and grant leave for the introduction of any necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto. 

Background Information (Committee)
PW33.7 - GO Transit Bus Bypass Lanes on the Don Valley Parkway - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29798.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 18, 2010) Letter from Faye Lyons, Government Relations, CAA South Central Ontario (PW.New.PW33.7.1)

PW33.9

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 32 

Proposed Use of Lands on the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Site for a Toronto Transit Commission Light Rail Vehicle Facility
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the proposed use of lands approximately as shown in the dark outline on Appendix "A" to the report (May 3, 2010) from the City Solicitor, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and Deputy City Manager Richard Butts, for a Toronto Transit Commission Light Rail Vehicle maintenance and storage facility ("LRV facility").

 

2.         City Council approve the recommendations of the Ashbridges Bay Maintenance and Storage Facility Transit Project Assessment Study and authorize staff to submit the EPR to the Ministry of Environment.

 

3.         City Council request that:

 

a.         all design work and landscaping ensure the integration of the site with Leslie Greening, the Leslie Street Spit, the Martin Goodman Trail, and Lakeshore Blvd and be of the highest quality;

 

b.         the TTC work with the Urban Design Section of the City Planning Division on the design of the Maintenance and Storage Facility, the ABTP site and Leslie Street Greening to ensure that all designs meet the excellence standards set by Urban Design and the Design Review Panel; and

 

c.         the engagement of the local community and local Councillors and stakeholders such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Friends of the Spit be guaranteed.

 

4.         City Council request that the City Manager enter into discussions with Canada Post with regard to designing entry and egress to the site in a way that minimizes conflicts between TTC and Canada Post Vehicles servicing their main postal facility.

 

5.         City Council receive for information the report (June 2, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, entitled "Replacement Fleet Maintenance and Storage Facility – Consideration of the Unilever Site", submitted in response to the request from the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City staff to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Speaker Bussin ruled that it was appropriate to separate Item PW33.9 into two parts and conduct separate debates on each part, as follows:

 

Part one - on the recommendations contained in Item PW33.9 regarding the proposed use of lands on the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant site for the LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility, together with the supplementary information provided by the TTC on the Unilver site.

 

Part two - on the recommendations contained in Item PW33.9a from the TTC as it relates to the Transit Project Assessment Study and the access route between the site and the TTC streetcar network.

Background Information (Committee)
PW33.9 - Proposed Use of Lands on the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Site for a Toronto Transit Commission Light Rail Vehicle Facility - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29786.pdf)

PW33.9 - Proposed Use of Lands on the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Site for a Toronto Transit Commission Light Rail Vehicle Facility - Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29787.pdf)

PW33.9 - Proposed Use of Lands on the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Site for a Toronto Transit Commission Light Rail Vehicle Facility - Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29788.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(June 3, 2010) transmittal from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, on the Ashbridges Bay Maintenance and Storage Facility Transit Project Assessment Study (PW33.9a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31106.pdf)

Background Attachment to PW33.9a - (June 2, 2010) report on the Fleet Maintenance and Storage Facility
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31107.pdf)

Background Attachment to PW33.9a - (May 2010) Draft Executive Summary
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31108.pdf)

Background Attachment to PW33.9a - (June 2, 2010) report on the Unilever site
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31109.pdf)

(June 4, 2010) from the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, on the Knox/Eastern/Russell connection route (PW33.9b)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31110.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 14, 2010) E-mail from Annette Parent Sullivan (PW.New.PW33.9.1)
(May 17, 2010) Submission from Susan Court (PW.New.PW33.9.2)
(May 18, 2010) Submission from Angela Pool (PW.New.PW33.9.3)
(May 17, 2010) Letter from Councillor Sandra Bussin, Ward 32 - Beaches-East York, and Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (PW.New.PW33.9.4)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/comm/communicationfile-15417.pdf)

(May 18, 2010) Submission from Caron Court (PW.New.PW33.9.5)
(May 18, 2010) Submission from Karen Buck, Co-Chair, Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Neighbourhood Liaison Committee (PW.New.PW33.9.6)
(May 17, 2010) E-mail from Karey Shinn, Co-Chair, Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Neighbourhood Liaison Committee (PW.New.PW33.9.7)
Communications (City Council)
(May 31, 2010) E-mail from Elizabeth Nemethy  (CC.Main.PW33.9.8)
(May 31, 2010) E-mail from Annette Parent Sullivan  (CC.Main.PW33.9.9)
(June 1, 2010) E-mail from Daniel Larocque  (CC.Main.PW33.9.10)
(February 18, 2010) Submission from Newton Ngo, submitted by Caron Court (CC.Supp.PW33.9.11)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from A. Hussian, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.12)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Nancy Howe, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.13)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Ray Wong, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.14)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Paul Temes, submitted by Caron Court (CC.Supp.PW33.9.15)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Stephen Osgoode, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.16)
(February 16, 2010) Submission from David Paul, General Manager, Avondale Retirement Residence, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.17)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Diane Truong, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.18)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Joane Truong, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.19)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Grace O'Brien, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.20)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Darragh Purcell, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.21)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Jeschi Quillao and Emer Buckley, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.22)
(February 14, 2010) Submission from Jen Ford, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.23)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Nick Hurst Saito, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.24)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Margret Blair, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.25)
(February 17, 2010) Submission from Craig and Jennifer Henderson, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.26)
(February 15, 2010) Submission from Annette Parent, submitted by Caron Court  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.27)
(February 15, 2010) Letter from Melanie Hague  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.28)
(June 4, 2010) Letter from Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.29)
(June 4, 2010) E-mail from John Rait (CC.Supp.PW33.9.30)
(June 5, 2010) E-mail from Katie Wong  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.31)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Elizabeth Nemethy (CC.Supp.PW33.9.32)
(June 5, 2010) E-mail from Tony Tran (CC.Supp.PW33.9.33)
(June 5, 2010) E-mail from Helga E. Kaesler (CC.Supp.PW33.9.34)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Denis Bobb  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.35)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Tim Webster (CC.Supp.PW33.9.36)
(June 5, 2010) E-mail from Bao-Hoan Le (CC.Supp.PW33.9.37)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Pam and David Lomas (CC.Supp.PW33.9.38)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Larissa Walker (CC.Supp.PW33.9.39)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Grace Xu (CC.Supp.PW33.9.40)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Tim Kirkwood (CC.Supp.PW33.9.41)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Jacky Tong (CC.Supp.PW33.9.42)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Gary Li (CC.Supp.PW33.9.43)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Alyssa Huggins (CC.Supp.PW33.9.44)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Allegra MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.45)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Michael Lynch (CC.Supp.PW33.9.46)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Brock W. Townsend (CC.Supp.PW33.9.47)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Ami Duong (CC.Supp.PW33.9.48)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Susan Court (CC.Supp.PW33.9.49)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Juan Garcia (CC.Supp.PW33.9.50)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Heinz Gebers (CC.Supp.PW33.9.51)
(June 5, 2010) E-mail from Caron Court (CC.Supp.PW33.9.52)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Roland Bharara, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.53)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Nancy Dembowski, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.54)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Kelly Dembowski, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.55)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Mitchell Dembowski, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.56)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Valerie Rolfe, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.57)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Pat Ryan, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.58)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Pierre Sonorofsky, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.59)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Lin Maoquin, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.59.60)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Jean Wong, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.61)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Kai Man Au, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.62)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Yit Wah Wong, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.63)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Ann P. Morfitt and Patrick Morffit, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.64)
(June 6, 2010) E-mail from Pi-Shen Lin, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.65)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Nancy Dembowski, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.66)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Phul Luong Hoang and Huc Kiu Hoang, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.67)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Luis Rojas, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.New.PW3.9.68)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Hoa Hung Ha, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.69)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Christine Zu, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.70)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Inpeng Sengthavy, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.71)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Wei Xieng Tong, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.72)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Nedim Mulahalilovic, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.73)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Jasmina Maksimovic, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.74)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Tuyet Thi Dao, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.75)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Valerie Rolfe, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.76)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Guang Yu Li, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.77)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Jackson Tsoi, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.78)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Sung Heiu Ong, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.79)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Poon Chun Tai, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.80)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Min Li, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.81)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Kein Quoc Hong, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW3.9.82)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Tai Tran, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.83)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Jin Chow Wong, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.84)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Michelle Switzer, submitted by Janet MacDonald (CC.Supp.PW33.9.85)
(June 7, 2010) Submission from Zian Mo, submitted by Janet MacDonald  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.86)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from J. Ian McNeill  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.87)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Valerie Rolfe  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.88)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Allyson Amster, forwarding a letter from David R. Donnelly, Donnelly Law, Barrister and Solicitor (CC.Supp.PW33.9.89)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Jasmina Maksimovic  (CC.Supp.PW33.9.90)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Rob Nicholson (CC.New.PW33.9.91)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Diana Tarasca (CC.New.PW33.9.92)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Nicola Rudzik (CC.New.PW33.9.93)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Darryl Palmer, submitting various communications (CC.New.PW33.9.94)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Erin Brownlow (CC.New.PW33.9.95)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Andrea Stewart (CC.New.PW33.9.96)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Wai Wong (CC.New.PW33.9.97)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Allison Sheard (CC.New.PW33.9.98)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Donna Starkey (CC.New.PW33.9.99)
(June 7, 2010) Fax from Ray Simard, General Manager, Corporate Real Estate, Canada Post, forwarding a letter from Wayne Quinn, General Manager, Operations, GTA, Canada Post (CC.New.PW33.9.100)
(June 8, 2010) Letter from Angela Pool (CC.New.PW33.9.101)
(June 8, 2010) Letter from Allegra MacDonald, President of Marigold Gardens YCC #442 (CC.New.PW33.9.102)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Nick Javor, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Tim Hortons Inc. (CC.New.PW33.9.103)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Graham Hyatt (CC.New.PW33.9.104)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Caron Court (CC.New.PW33.9.105)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Sarah Osgoode (CC.New.PW33.9.106)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Donna Starkey, Blue Star PMC (CC.New.PW33.9.107)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Janet MacDonald forwarding 15 communications (CC.New.PW33.9.108)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Suzanne McAllister (CC.New.PW33.9.109)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Luis J. Rojas (CC.New.PW33.9.110)
(June 8, 2010) E-mail from Allison Sheard (CC.New.PW33.9.111)
(June 9, 2010) E-mail from Liz Lundy (CC.New.PW33.9.112)
(June 9, 2010) E-mail from Yons Kim (CC.New.PW33.9.113)
(June 9, 2010) E-mail from Yons Kim (CC.New.PW33.9.114)
(June 9, 2010) E-mail from Arjen Bogaards (CC.New.PW33.9.115)
(June 9, 2010) E-mail from Jennifer Engels (CC.New.PW33.9.116)

PW33.12

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Contract Extension for Region of Peel Waste Transfer Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to execute an Agreement with the Region of Peel for the Transfer of Region of Peel residual non-hazardous waste through the Disco Transfer Station on terms and conditions substantially as set out in the draft agreement in Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor for a term from July 12, 2010 to December 31, 2015.

Background Information (Committee)
Pw33.12 - Contract Extension for Region of Peel Waste Transfer Agreement - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29794.pdf)

PW33.12 - Contract Extension for Region of Peel Waste Transfer Agreement - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29795.pdf)


PW33.13

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Authority to Enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. to Supply, Install, Own and Operate a Biomethane System at the Dufferin Waste Management Facility
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc to supply, install, own and operate a biomethane system, substantially on the terms set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and such other terms as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services be authorized to execute the Biogas Pilot Project Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

2.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, or his delegate, to administer and manage the Biogas Pilot Project Agreement, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination, provided that the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

 

3.         City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report on the results of the Biogas Pilot Project to City Council.

 

4.         City Council direct that subject to the execution of an agreement between Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., and the City as set out in Part1 above, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, investigate options for funding the cost of the Pilot Project through cost savings resulting from displacing natural gas with biomethane or some other means.

 

5.         City Council direct that in the event the Biogas Pilot Project Agreement is not executed by September 1st, 2010, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, be authorized, at his sole discretion, to terminate negotiations with Enbridge.

Background Information (Committee)
PW33.13 - Authority to Enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29805.pdf)

PW33.13 - Authority to Enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29806.pdf)

PW33.13 - Authority to Enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Attachment 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29807.pdf)

PW33.13 - Authority to Enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Attachment 3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29808.pdf)

PW33.13 - Authority to Enter into a Biogas Pilot Project Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Attachment 4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-29809.pdf)


PW33.16

ACTION

Received 

 

 

Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Study Completion
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, received Item PW33.16 for information.

Background Information (Committee)
PW33.16-Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Study Completion - Letter from Council Speaker and Councillor Sandra Bussin, Ward 32 - Beaches-East York
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-30427.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 20, 2010) Petition from Michael Rosenberg, Economics of Technology Working Group (PW.New.PW33.16.1)

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 37
EY37.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 5 

1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue – Change to Provisions of Section 37 Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve amendments to the Section 37 Agreement dated June 23, 2004, for the lands at 1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue, such that the owner of the two existing rental apartment buildings, known municipally as 1286 and 1294 Islington Avenue, will be solely responsible for the obligations respecting retention of the rental apartment buildings.

 

2.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare an amendment to the existing Section 37 agreement, generally in accordance with the draft revisions attached to the report (April 28, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District as Attachment 2, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and take the necessary steps to have the executed agreement registered on title.

Background Information (Committee)
April 28, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29743.pdf)


EY37.5

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 5 

315-325 Dalesford Road - City Initiated Zoning Amendment to Site Specific By-law 862-2007
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.              City Council direct the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to issue notice for the Statutory Public Meeting according to the regulations under the  Planning Act, to be held as part of the June 22 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting.

Background Information (Committee)
May 6, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29921.pdf)


EY37.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

20 and 22 Marina Avenue and 3563 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Zoning Amendment Application (Removal of the Holding Symbol “H”) – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code as amended by Site Specific By-law 346-2010 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the lands at 20 and 22 Marina Avenue and 3563 Lake Shore Boulevard West, as described in the report (May 5, 2010) 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 Bylaw Amendment as may be required.

Background Information (Committee)
May 5, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29861.pdf)


EY37.9

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

Humber Bay Shores Precinct Plan – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Precinct Plan as generally illustrated in Attachment 1 to the report (May 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to such minor modifications to servicing, grading and implementation matters as may arise in the course of preparing the agreement referred to in Part 4 below.

 

2.         City Council acknowledge that where an individual landowner has fulfilled its obligations insofar as the implementation of the precinct plan and satisfied the other requirements of the holding provisions, the City will consider removing the holding provisions for that landowner.

 

3.         City Council acknowledge that the preparation of the agreement will be collaborative and be developed by the City Solicitor and the Landowner Group's Solicitor.

 

4.         City Council authorize the entering into of a financially secured agreement between the City and the property owners making up the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Group to implement the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Precinct Plan, such agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, and the Executive Director of Technical Services.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
May 21, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30012.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 25, 2010) Letter from Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting Group Inc. (EY.New.37.9.1)

EY37.18

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 13 

Installation of On-Street Parking Stalls for Persons with Disabilities – EYD – May 2010
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve the installation of on-street parking stalls for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in Appendix A to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

Background Information (Committee)
May 4, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30002.pdf)


EY37.19

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

St. Clair Avenue West at Robina Avenue - Turn Prohibition
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council approve rescinding the northbound “Do Not Enter” prohibition on Robina Avenue, at a point 102 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West.

 

2.            City Council enact a westbound “No Right Turn” prohibition, TTC vehicles excepted, from St. Clair Avenue West to Robina Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
April 20, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29838.pdf)

Attachments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29839.pdf)


EY37.24

ACTION

Withdrawn 

 

Ward: All 

Pay Day Loan Offices
City Council Decision

Item EY37.24 was ruled out of order at City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Speaker Bussin ruled that the recommendations of the Etobicoke York Community Council have policy implications that are City-wide and should be considered by the Licensing and Standards Committee. She ruled the Item out of order in its current form and directed the City Clerk to submit it to the Licensing and Standards Committee for consideration.

Background Information (Committee)
April 8, 2010 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29779.pdf)


24a Pay Day Loan Offices – Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
May 10, 2010 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29950.pdf)


EY37.30

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 5 

34 Aldgate Avenue – Private Tree Removal
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.            City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree at 34 Aldgate Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
April 27, 2010 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29738.pdf)

Attachment 2 Objection 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30034.pdf)

Attachment 2 Objection 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30035.pdf)

Attachment 2 Objection 3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30036.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 20, 2010) E-mail from Wojtek Iwasiuk (EY.New.37.30.1)
(May 21, 2010) E-mail from Barbara and Swietoslaw Iwasiuk (EY.New.37.30.2)
(May 25, 2010) E-mail from Keith Winn and Jennifer Ramage (EY.New.37.30.3)
(May 25, 2010) Submission from Liliane Vezina (EY.New.37.30.4)

EY37.31

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 12 

Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes – 1640 Lawrence Avenue West
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, 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 – 1640 Lawrence Avenue West.

 

2.            City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route. 

Background Information (Committee)
April 21, 2010 report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29739.pdf)

By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-29740.pdf)


EY37.35

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 11 

Emmett Avenue – Pedestrian Crossing Protection
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to find an alternate spot for vehicles to lay over, as the existing stop opposite the school driveway causes sightline concerns for motorists exiting from the driveway at 65 Emmett Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
December 2, 2009 staff report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30469.pdf)

Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30470.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 4, 2010) E-mail from Anthony Humphreys (EY.New.35.7.1)

EY37.36

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 6, 13 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         For liquor licensing purposes, City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

a.         a temporary liquor licence extension for the erection of a 20’ x 40’ canopy at the Mimico Cruising Club, 200 Humber Bay Road West, for the following events:

 

-           the Sailpast Event on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

-           the Poker Run Dinner on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

-           the Jimmy Buffet Dinner on Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

b.         the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for:

 

              i       the 2010 Ukrainian Community Festival to be held in Bloor West Village on Bloor Street West between Jane Street and Runnymede Road, to operate two beer gardens on Bloor Street West - one to be located east of Armadale Avenue and one east of Windermere Avenue on:

 

-           Friday, September 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Saturday September 18, 2010

-           Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2010

-           Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

              ii.        the establishments, listed below, participating in the 2010 Ukrainian Community Festival having their liquor licenses extended onto City property during the event hours:

 

The Dark Horse 2401 Bloor Street West

Bloom 2315 Bloor Street West

Strada 2279 Bloor Street West

Villa 2777 Bloor Street West

Shakey's Original Bar & Grill 2255 Bloor Street West

 

c.         the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for:

 

              i.        the 2010 Junction Arts Festival to be held on Dundas Street West between Runnymede Road and Annette Street, to operate a beer garden on Pacific Avenue at Dundas Street West, on:

 

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Friday, September 10, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. 

Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.

Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

 

                          ii.        the establishments, listed below, participating in the 2010 Junction Arts Festival having their liquor licenses extended onto City property during the event hours and past the actual hours of the Festival to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010:

 

- Axis Gallery & Grill, 3048 Dundas Street West

- Bann Thai Cuisine, 2961 Dundas Street West

- Celts Pub, 2872 Dundas Street West

- Margret Bar, 2952 Dundas Street West

- Curry Twist, 3034 Dundas Street West

- High Park Spice House, 3020 Dundas Street West

- North of Bombay, 2966 Dundas Street West

- Pho-Mi Tri Ky Noodle House, 394 Pacific Avenue

- Rope Inn, 2883 Dundas Street West

- The Friendly Thai, 3032 Dundas Street West

- The Hole in the Wall, 2867A Dundas Street West

- The Purple Onion -2998 Dundas Street West

- Triple Z West Indian Roti Shop, 2910 Dundas Street West

- Vesuvio's Pizzeria & Spaghetti House, 3014 Dundas Street West

- Young Thailand, 2907 Dundas Street West

- Espresso Mi Vida, 392 Pacific Avenue

- The Beet Organic Café & Market, 2945 Dundas Street West

- The Troubadour, 3071 Dundas Street West

- SMASH, 2880 Dundas Street West

- Espresso Mi Vida, 392 Pacific Avenue

- Pho HU'O'NG Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 394 Pacific Avenue.

 

d.         the issuance of a Special Events Permit for the Ontario Australian Rules Football League's Canada Day Football Carnival to be held on July 1, 2010 at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 10 x 30 foot food and beverage tent.

Communications (Committee)
(May 14, 2010) Letter from John Pereira, General Manager, Mimico Cruising Club, requesting a temporary liquor licence extension for its annual Sailpast Event on June 19, 2010, Poker Run Dinner on June 26, 2010 and Jimmy Buffet Dinner on August 28, 2010. (EY.New.37.36.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/comm/communicationfile-15431.pdf)

(May 20, 2010) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, respecting the 7th Annual Lakeshore Mardi Gras Festival on August 13, 14 and 15, 2010. (EY.New.37.36.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/comm/communicationfile-15432.pdf)

(May 21, 2010) E-mail from Thomas Walsh (EY.New.37.36.2.1)
(May 21, 2010) Letter from Councillor Bill Saundercook, respecting the 2010 Ukrainian Festival to be taking place in Bloor West Village on Bloor Street West on September 17, 18 and 19, 2010.  (EY.New.37.36.3)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/comm/communicationfile-15454.pdf)

(May 21, 2010) Letter from Councillor Bill Saundercook respecting the 2010 Junction Arts Festival to be held on Dundas Street West between Runnymede Road and Annette Street on September 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2010. (EY.New.37.36.4)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/comm/communicationfile-15466.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(May 20, 2010) Fax from Martin Walter, Canada Day Football Event Co-ordinator, Ontario Australian Rules Football League  (CC.Main.EY37.36.5)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/comm/communicationfile-15593.pdf)


EY37.37

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 17 

Objection to Liquor License Application - 1861 Eglinton Avenue West (Ward 17)
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for the premises at 1861 Eglinton Avenue West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the City and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

 

2.        City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, which address issues including, but not limited to, life safety, security personnel, security cameras, lighting, noise and litter.

Background Information (Committee)
May 20, 2010 letter from Councillor Cesar Palacio
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-30474.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(January 14, 2010) Letter from Enzo Torrone, Chair, Fairbank Village Business Improvement Area, submitted by Councillor Cesar Palacio, Ward 17 - Davenport  (CC.Main.EY37.37.1)

North York Community Council - Meeting 34
NY34.6

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Fence Exemption Request - 197 Franklin Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the refund of the application fee for the fence exemption request for 197 Franklin Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fence Exemption Request - 197 Franklin Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29984.pdf)


NY34.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 15 

Road Alteration - Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City's Legal Division to introduce the appropriate “Road Alterations By-law” to permit the reconfiguration of the intersection as illustrated on Transportation Services, Plan NY-1717B, attached to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

 

2.         City Council:

 

a.         designate Vaughan Road (right-turn channel),  as a one-way eastbound roadway from the east limit of Oakwood Avenue to the south limit of Vaughan Road;

 

b.         prohibit westbound entry at anytime, from Vaughan Road onto the Vaughan Road (right-turn channel); and

 

c.         prohibit northbound right turns at anytime, from Oakwood Avenue onto Vaughan Road.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Road Alteration - Oakwood Ave & Vaughan Rd
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29989.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Map - Oakwood Ave at Vaughan Rd - Intersection Re-configuration
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29990.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Map - Oakwood Ave at Vaughan Rd - Safety Operational Intersection Improvement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29991.pdf)


NY34.24

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

378 Steeles Avenue East in the Town of Markham
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council receive the report (April 28, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York Division, for information.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report & Attachments 1-2 - 378 Steeles Ave E in the Town of Markham
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29843.pdf)


NY34.25

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Final Report - Common Elements Condominium Application and Part Lot Control Exemption Application – 225, 227, 229, 233, 235, 237 and 239 Finch Avenue East
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

  

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration;  and

 

b.         any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

 

2.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 225, 227, 229, 233, 235, 237 and 239 Finch Avenue East as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

 

3.         City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

 

4.         Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of 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 written consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

 

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Final Report & Attachments 1-4 - 225, 227, 229, 233, 235, 237 and 239 Finch Ave E
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29848.pdf)


NY34.26

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 23 

Final Report - OPA, Rezoning and Site Plan Control Approval Applications – 4726-4750 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue, 2-28 Poyntz Avenue and 49 Bogert Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

  

1.         City Council amend the North York Centre Secondary Plan, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11 to the report (April 12, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 12 to the report (April 12, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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

 

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to City Council for enactment, City Council require that:

 

a.         the applicant for the Emerald Park development shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the facilities, services and/or matters as generally outlined below:

 

i.          at grade bicycle rooms containing racks or lockers, at a combined minimum rate of 0.1 bicycle parking spaces for each dwelling unit and 1 bicycle parking space for every 2,000 square metres of commercial gross floor area;

 

ii.         a minimum of 1.5 m2 per dwelling unit of indoor recreational amenity area;

 

iii.        a minimum 1528 m2 of street related retail and service commercial uses, fronting onto and directly accessible from Yonge Street and Poyntz Avenue and located within 30 metres of the property line;

 

iv.        a continuous indoor and underground pedestrian connection to the transit terminal;

 

v.         the transfer of approximately 15,336 m2 of density from the Lansing United Church lands, west of Beecroft Road, and municipally known as 49 Bogert Avenue;

 

vi.        to submit to the City a monetary contribution, equal to the market value of the 10,440 m2 of gross floor area obtained through the incentive for social facility space, as outlined in Figure 3.3.1 of the North York Centre Secondary Plan, in the form of a certified cheque, to the satisfaction of the Director Real Estate Services; and

 

vii.       that the public art component be $250,000.00 or ½%, whichever is greater, conditional upon the development project being built as proposed with the “flair design” and if for any reason the “flair design” does not proceed, the public art contribution shall be 1%. 

 

b.         the owner of the Lansing United Church lands shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the facilities, services and/or matters as generally outlined below:

 

i.          to construct, provide and maintain at its own cost a building with social facility space of a minimum 2,610 m2 of gross floor area, consisting of a non-profit private community centre space that meets the requirements of the Director, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department and a non-profit child care centre that meets the requirements of Children’s Services, as outlined in the draft term sheet (Attachment 15) and to be secured in the necessary agreements with the City;

           

ii.         the City to transfer the monetary contribution referred to in 4 (a) (vi) above to  Lansing United Church once Lansing United Church has obtained the first above grade building permit for the construction of the social facility space on its lands, in accordance with the approved zoning by-law and site plan drawings; and

 

iii.        if Lansing United Church does not obtain the first above grade building permit to construct the social facility space on its lands within 2 years of the approval of the zoning by-law being in full force and effect, the City shall put the monetary contribution towards the cost of constructing and furnishing social facilities at another location serving the North York Centre;

 

c.         subject to the necessary procedural steps required to sell the public lane described as PART 3 on Reference Plan 66R-24757 having an area of approximately 204.5 m2 being completed, require the Director of Real Estate Services to report to City Council;

 

d.         the Director of Real Estate Services report to City Council on the terms and conditions of the sale of the portion of the Beecroft Road allowance, previously surplused by the City, described as PART 1 on Reference Plan 66R-24757, and having an area of approximately 180.4 m2;

 

e.         the applicant for the Emerald Park development shall satisfactorily address Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) requirements in their letter dated March 30, 2010; and

 

f.          That:

 

i.          the applicant for the Emerald Park development shall satisfy the required off-site parkland dedication requirements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, from a short list of properties identified by Parks staff as being required in the immediate or near future;

 

ii.         the properties shall be acquired through negotiations with the property owners, failing which the City will assist in their acquisition through a Section 30 agreement or forced expropriation with funding provided by the applicant in the form of a letter of credit to fund the acquisition (including all costs related) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of Real Estate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

 

iii.        City staff be authorized to initiate the expropriation process to acquire the parkland property, conditional on the applicant executing the aforementioned agreement to secure payment of the acquisition or expropriation costs, including serving and publishing Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate, forwarding to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing received, attending at the hearing to present the City’s position, and reporting the Inquiry Officer’s recommendation to Council for its consideration, such expropriation to be at the applicant’s sole cost; and

 

iv.        the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, report to North York Community Council, once the acquisition of necessary properties has been secured by way of agreement, prior to enactment of the by-laws for the Rezoning and Official Plan amendment.

 

5.         City Council approve in principle the Site Plan drawings and draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachments "13" and "14" to the report (April 12, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to stylistic and technical changes.

 

6.         Prior to the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, issuing the Notice of Site Plan Approval Conditions for the Emerald Park project:

 

a.         the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment shall be in full force and effect;

 

b.         the applicant is required to comply with conditions referenced in the Technical Services Division comments dated March 31, 2010;

 

c.         the applicant shall address the following comments to the satisfaction of Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) and obtain TTC’s written acknowledgement that the conditions have been satisfied;

 

i.          Undertaking Agreement:

 

Prior to the issuance of the first or any building permit the Developer shall enter into an undertaking agreement with the City of Toronto (”City”) and/or TTC and post with the City and/or TTC letters of credit, satisfactory to the City and/or TTC, providing for the construction of the Sheppard Station Entrance Connection and replacement air pressure relief shaft at the southeast corner of the development site.

 

ii.         Construction Agreement:

 

Prior to the issuance of the demolition and shoring and excavation permits for the construction of this development or any phase or stage of this development the Developer shall enter into a construction agreement(s) with the TTC. In the case of phased or staged construction, TTC may require that the Developer enter into a construction agreement with the TTC particular to that phase or stage.

 

iii.        Demolition Plans:

 

Prior to the issuance of the first or any building permit, including the demolition permit, for the construction of this development the Developer shall provide the City and the TTC with a plan and method for the demolition of:

 

a.         Existing TTC facilities to be demolished, relocated, and reconfigured to facilitate this development; and

 

b.         The proposed development at a future date in case of its redevelopment or partial destruction.

 

iv.        Noise Attenuation and Exhaust Emissions:

 

a.         The Developer shall undertake a noise and vibration study; and

 

b.         The Developer shall have a qualified Engineer certify that the impact of TTC’s current and known future operations, including fan shaft noise and exhaust emissions, have been taken into account in the design and construction of this development.  This report shall include analysis of the Ministry of the Environment requirements governing the location and positioning of air intake and exhaust systems in relation to the proposed building.  

 

v.         TTC Technical Review:

 

Prior to starting any demolition or construction, or the issuance of the first or any building permit(s), the Developer shall complete a Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) Level 3A Technical Review of the proposed development as applicable to the particular permit applied for and obtain the TTC’s written acknowledgement that the Developer has satisfied all of the conditions arising out of the review. If design of the development is phased or staged, each phase or stage will require a separate Technical Review and attract its own Technical Review Fee. The level of the Technical Review will be confirmed at the time the stage or phase is submitted for review. As part of the technical review process, the Developer shall provide the requisite information and pay the associated review fees to the TTC for each phase or stage.

 

7.         Prior to the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, issuing the Notice of Site Plan Approval Conditions for the Lansing United Church project:

 

a.         the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment shall be in full force and effect;

 

b.         the applicant is required to amend the applicable site plan drawings and the floor plans for the Child-Care Centre, as required, to the satisfaction of Children’s Services; and

 

c.         the applicant is required to comply with the conditions referenced in the Technical Services Division comments dated March 12, 2010.

 

8.         City Council authorize the Director of Transportation Services North York District to amend the Downtown Service Road and Associated Road Network Environmental Study Report (April 1991) in accordance with the modified design for the intersection of Poyntz Avenue and Beecroft Road.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Final Report & Attachments 1-15 - 4726-4750 Yonge St, 9-31 Bogert Avenue, 2-28 Poyntz Ave & 49 Bogert Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29871.pdf)

Notice of Pending Report - 4726-4750 Yonge St, 9-31 Bogert Ave, 2-28 Poyntz Ave & 49 Bogert Ave
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-29870.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(April 20, 2010) Letter from Orville C. Green (NY.Main.NY34.26.1)
(April 25, 2010) E-mail from Michael Kitagawa, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Member of Council, Centennial-Japanese United Church (NY.Main.NY34.26.2)
(April 21, 2010) Letter from Doug and Jane Garner (NY.Main.NY34.26.3)

NY34.28

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision and Request for City Legal Staff Attendance and Planning Assistance at the OMB - A0027/10NY - 12 Dawlish Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing with the assistance of outside planners, if required, to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

Background Information (Committee)
Member Motion - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision - 12 Dawlish Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-30426.pdf)

Attachment (Notice of Committee of Adjustment Decision) - 12 Dawlish Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-30596.pdf)


NY34.29

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 25 

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision and Request for City Legal Staff Attendance and Planning Assistance at the OMB - A0028/10NY - 65 Buckingham Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and outside Planning assistance, if required, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

Background Information (Committee)
Member Motion - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision - OMB Hearing - 65 Buckingham Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-30437.pdf)

Attachment (Notice of Committee of Adjustment Decision) - 65 Buckingham Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-30597.pdf)


Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 35
SC35.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41 

Assumption of Services - South west corner of Midland Avenue and McNicoll Avenue - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2371
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2371 and that the City formally assume the road and road widenings within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee with the exception of a cash settlement in the amount of $10,000.00 required for the removal of a temporary cul-de-sac on Silver Star Boulevard south of McNicoll Avenue.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2371.

 

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 the 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-2371 to Toronto Hydro.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Assumption of Services - Midland Avenue and McNicoll Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29913.pdf)


SC35.4

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 43 

Proposed Traffic Control Signal on Lawrence Avenue East at Susan Street
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, referred Item SC35.4 to the General Manager, Transportation Services, with a request that he clarify the numbers in the report (April 8, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, and report back to the Scarborough Community Council in 2011.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signal - Lawrence Avenue East at Susan Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29773.pdf)

Location Plan - Lawrence Avenue East at Susan Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29774.pdf)


SC35.14

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 43 

Southbound Right Turn Lane Designation and Prohibited "U-Turns" - Morningside Avenue at Tams Road
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the one way traffic lanes and prohibited turn regulations, as identified in  Appendix 1 to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Morningside Avenue at Tams Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30022.pdf)

Map - Morningside Avenue at Tams Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30023.pdf)


SC35.16

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 36 

Kingston Road Revitalization Study (Birch Cliff) - City-initiated Technical Amendment to Zoning By-law - Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law No. 8786, as amended by By-law No. 222-2010, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough 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.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Kingston Road Revitalization Study (Birch Cliff) - City-initiated Technical Amendments - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30014.pdf)


SC35.18

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 38 

1221 Markham Road - Rezoning Application - Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing for the lands at 1221 Markham Road, in opposition to the applicant’s zoning amendment application.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District, to continue discussions with the applicant in an effort to resolve the appeal at the upcoming OMB hearing, if a revised development proposal is put forward by the applicant which addresses the issues and incorporates the conditions detailed in the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to the satisfaction of the City.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 1221 Markham Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30011.pdf)


SC35.19

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 39 

3241-3261 Kennedy Road and 19-27 Passmore Avenue - Rezoning Application - Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the OMB hearing to ensure that the City’s interests are appropriately represented and to support the proposed rezoning on the terms outlined in Recommendation 2 in the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, and which are contained in Part 2 below.

 

2.         City Council authorize City staff to support amendments to the Employment District Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Milliken Employment District) for the lands at 3241-3261 Kennedy Road and 19-27 Passmore Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.         the additional small scale retail and service uses be restricted to those generally outlined in Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District: Recommended List of Additional Uses;

 

b.         the size of any individual small scale retail and service uses be capped as generally shown in Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District: Recommended List of Additional Uses;

 

c.         the small scale retail and service uses, including restaurants be restricted to a maximum of 30% of the gross floor area of all buildings or 5 240 square metres (56,405 square feet);

 

d.         maximum gross floor area of all restaurant uses be restricted to 1 466 square metres (15,780 square feet) or 8 percent of the gross floor area of all buildings; and,

 

e.         minimum of 366 parking spaces be provided.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the OMB to withhold its Order approving the zoning by-law amendment until a draft by-law is prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning Division.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take the necessary steps required to implement the foregoing.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 3241-3261 Kennedy Road and 19-27 Passmore Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30009.pdf)


SC35.20

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Northeast Corner of Markham Road and Passmore Avenue - Rezoning Application - Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the OMB hearing to ensure that the City’s interests are appropriately represented and to support the rezoning on the terms outlined in Recommendation 2 in the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, and which are contained in Part 2 below.

 

2.         City Council authorize City staff to support amendments to the Employment District Zoning Bylaw No. 24982 (Tapscott Employment District), for the lands at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Passmore Avenue as generally outlined in Attachment 6 to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District: Amended List of Uses.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the OMB to withhold its Order approving the zoning by-law amendment until a draft by-law is prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning Division.

 

4.         City Council enact an amendment to the site plan control by-law substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take the necessary steps required to implement the foregoing.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Request for Direction - N/E Corner Markham Road and Passmore Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30016.pdf)


SC35.21

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 35 

300 Danforth Road - Rezoning Application - Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Warden Woods Community Zoning By-law No. 950-2005 for the lands at 300 Danforth Road, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough 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 authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, at his or her discretion, to direct some or all of the outdoor portion of the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges for this development (7.78%), which component is to be pre-paid prior to registration of the plan of subdivision and then credited back to the owner when the balance of the development charges are paid, to reimburse the developer of the adjacent subdivision (350 Danforth) for part of the costs incurred in completing the above base park improvements to Oates Park.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - 300 Danforth Road - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30013.pdf)


SC35.22

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 40 

2969 Sheppard Avenue East - Rezoning Application - Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Sullivan Community Zoning By-law No. 10717, for the lands at 2969 Sheppard Avenue East  substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council amend the Scarborough Site Plan Control By-law No. 21319 substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment and draft site plan control by-law as may be required.

Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - 2969 Sheppard Avenue East - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29924.pdf)


SC35.23

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

a.         the issuance of an extension of the existing license to allow for an outside beer garden for the Royal Canadian Legion Annual Parade and Military Tattoo to be held on August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 614, 100 Salome Drive;

 

b.         the issuance of a liquor licence for the 42nd anniversary of the West Indies United Sports Club (Toronto) Inc., to be held on Friday, July 30, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., at the Everest Banquet Hall, 1199 Kennedy Road, Scarborough;

 

c.         the issuance of an extension of the existing license to allow for an outside beer garden at the rear portion of the parking lot at Royal Canadian Legion Oakridge Branch 73 at 2 Robinson Avenue for the following:

 

Canada Day Community Barbeque to be held on July 1, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;

Civic Holiday Community Barbeque to be held on August 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Warriors Day Community Barbeque to be held on August 21, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Labour Day Community Barbeque to be held on September 6, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

which have been endorsed by the Scarborough Community Council as events of community and/or municipal significance.

Background Information (Committee)
Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Liquor Licence - 100 Salome Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29951.pdf)


23a Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes

23b Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
Communications (Committee)
(May 25, 2010) Letter from Royal Canadian Legion Oakridge Branch 73 (SC.New.SC35.1)

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 34
TE34.3

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Closure of the Unopened Portion of Mill Street Extending East of Overend Street
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close as a public highway the unopened portion of Mill Street, extending east of Overend Street, described as follows: 

 

PIN 21077-0164 (LT)

Part of Front Street on Plan 108 Toronto (also known as Mill Street) lying east of Lot 12, Registrar's Compiled Plan 12161.

                        City of Toronto and Province of Ontario

Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.3 - Draft By-law - Closing of Portion of Mill Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30179.pdf)


TE34.4

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Closure of a Portion of the Public Lane Abutting 11 to 31 Widmer Street, 299 and 303 Adelaide Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close as a public highway a portion of the public lane abutting 11 to 31 Widmer Street, 299 and 303 Adelaide Street West, described as follows:

 

Part of PIN 21412-0185 (LT)

Being a stratified portion of a portion of an Unnamed Lane on Plan 338,

Between Widmer Street and John Street, South of Adelaide Street,

Described as Parts 4, 5, and 6, Plan 66R-24869

City of Toronto and Province of Ontario

Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.4 - Draft By-law - 11-31 Widmer and 299 and 303 Adelaide West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30180.pdf)


TE34.5

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 19 

Final Report - 14 Strachan Avenue, 39-51 East Liberty Street and 19 Western Battery Road - Rezoning, Subdivision Applications
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 566-2000 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for 14 Strachan Avenue, 39-51 East Liberty Street and 19 Western Battery Road attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010.

 

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 authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Phase II subdivision agreement for King-Liberty, registered as Instrument No. AT1373680 to:

 

i.          Release those lands at the easterly boundary of the Phase II Subdivision for inclusion in the new Phase 2A East Subdivision, with the exception of phasing provisions relating to the completion of the Pirandello Extension; and

 

ii.          Provide for the Pirandello Extension connection between East Liberty Street and any future Local Road and to revise the interim design treatment of the Pirandello Extension.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument No. CA681469 to exempt Block 1A, municipally known in 2010 as 39-51 East Liberty Street, 14 Strachan Avenue and 19 Western Battery Road, from the Public Art Program.

 

5.         City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry & Recreation to use any parkland dedication cash-in-lieu above 5% obtained from the development at 65-85 East Liberty Street towards the acquisition of additional parkland generally shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010 to the satisfaction of the Director of Real Estate and Director of Finance.

 

6.         Prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills at City Council, City Council require the owner to enter into a Subdivision Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, for the lands known in 2010 as 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street.  Such agreements shall be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following:

 

i.          Dedication and construction of a new local road, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010.

 

ii.          A letter of credit to secure the construction of the new local road, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services, prior to the issuance of an above grade building permit for the first building using the new road.

 

iii.         Dedication and Above Base Park construction of new parkland to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry & Recreation, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning dated June 7, 2010. The developer will receive a credit for the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges applicable to this development for the cost to complete the Above Base Park construction of the parkland.

 

iv.         Construction and maintenance, in perpetuity, of a crash wall along the CN and GO Transit Lake Shore Rail Corridor generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning dated June 7, 2010.

 

v.         A contribution of not less than one percent of the estimated gross construction costs for the above grade development on the lands known in 2010 as 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street, including any density transferred to the lands known in 2010 as 19 Western Battery Road, which may be used for:

 

a.         The City’s Percent for Public Art Program; or

 

b.         The acquisition of any additional parkland generally shown on Attachment 1 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated June 7, 2010.

 

vi.         To improve the local road and laneway system in the neighbourhood and provide additional access to the Toronto Polices Services Building at 9 Hanna Avenue, as shown on Attachment 2 to the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division dated June 7, 2010, the owner shall also ensure that Toronto Hanna Properties Limited (“THPL”):

 

a.         Releases the existing easements in Instrument No. AT1331272 and restrictive covenants in Instrument No. AT1331291 over the City owned lands designated as Parts 1 to 14, inclusive, on Plan 66R-22662 that benefit lands currently owned by THPL.

 

b.         Releases the existing easement in Instrument No. AT426406 over the City-owned lands designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-20451 that benefits lands currently owned by THPL.

 

c.         Executes, as tenant under the existing Sign Lease for the signs in front of the building at 9 Hanna Avenue, an amending agreement to release the tenant's access easement over Parts 1 to 7, inclusive, on Plan 66R-22704.

 

d.         Provides its covenant, as tenant under the Sign Lease, that it shall not object to the City agreeing to a reconfiguration of its existing easement across 5 Hanna Avenue, provided that continuous hydroelectric servicing, and vehicular and pedestrian access to the signs which it leases at 9 Hanna Avenue is maintained on equivalent terms and conditions to the City’s existing easements.

 

e.         Conveys to the City Part 3 on Plan 66R-22797, in an “as-is” condition, free and clear of all title encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services in consultation with the City Solicitor.

 

 f.         Conveys to the City Parts 11 to 18, inclusive, and Parts 23, 25 & 26 on Plan 66R-23084, in an “as-is” condition, free and clear of all title encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services in consultation with the City Solicitor, but subject to the reservation of such rights and interests as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Executive Director of Technical Services and the City Solicitor.

 

vii.        City Council exempt the conveyances referred to in Part 6 vi. e. and 6 vi. f. above, from the Harmonized Peer Review Process policy, which provides a procedure for ensuring the cleanup of lands to be conveyed to the City as part of the development review process.

 

viii.       As part of the Site Plan Approval process, the owner shall provide 1:50 scale drawings for the first, second, third and fourth storey portions of all building elevations with building materials labelled and the drawings having a sufficient level of detail to illustrate how the building will be perceived by pedestrians. The owner shall incorporate, in the construction of the buildings, said exterior materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

ix.         The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, date-stamped as received April 8, 2009.

 

x.         The owner shall provide and maintain an irrigation system, at the applicant's expense, for proposed trees within the public road allowances, 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 Division, and requirements to maintain in good order and operation.

 

xi.         The owner shall provide a wind study and implement any mitigation measures required through the study satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City officials as appropriate to do all things necessary to execute the subdivision agreement between the owner and the City to grant this request.

 

8.         City Council determine that no further notice for such amendments is required, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.5 - Staff Report - 14 Strachan, 39-51 East Liberty and 19 Western Battery
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30181.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(June 7, 2010) supplementary report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, on 14 Strachan Avenue, 39 to 51 East Liberty Street and 19 Western Battery Road - Rezoning, Subdivision Applications (TE34.5a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31111.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 15, 2010) E-mail from Roselby Rodriguez (TE.New.TE34.5.1)

TE34.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Final Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Rezoning
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council repeal site specific Zoning By-law 574-2007 for 99 Blue Jays Way.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 99 Blue Jays Way substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated April 30, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, with the following amendment to the parking standards under part (1) of the draft Zoning By-law as a new item (g) and by changing the original (g) to (h):

           

"(g)      A minimum of 101 parking spaces shall be provided of which 85 parking spaces shall be residents’ parking spaces, and 14 parking spaces shall be reserved for visitors’ parking spaces and 2 parking spaces shall be for non-residential uses."

 

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.         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 satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

           

a.         An indexed cash contribution of $1,200,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit of which 10% will be allocated to affordable housing in Ward 20, and the remainder for the provision of one or more of the following:

 

-           streetscape improvements to John Street and Mercer Street;

 

-           park improvements to Clarence Square Park;

 

-           Heritage Conservation District Studies in the King Spadina East Precinct and/or design and development supporting the John Street streetscape project.

 

b.         A public art contribution in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program for a value not less than one percent of the gross construction cost.        

 

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

 

c.         The owner shall provide a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the residential units in the building having at least three bedrooms, or be convertible to three or more bedrooms.

 

d.         Architectural plans, elevations and landscaping including 1:50 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 the Site Plan Application, submit 1:50 scale drawings in conformity with this requirement for the podium.

 

e.         The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the building, and thereafter maintain, exterior building and landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

f.          The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning Division, date-stamped May 27, 2009.

 

g.         The owner shall provide and maintain in good order and operation an irrigation system, at the applicant’s expense, for proposed trees within the public road allowances, 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.

 

h.          The owner shall submit a wind study completed by a qualified wind consultant in conjunction with the Site Plan Application and implement all wind mitigation measures recommended by the report.

 

i.          The owner shall pay for any required upgrades to the municipal infrastructure identified in the Municipal Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to support the development to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.6 - Staff Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Final Report - Rezoning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30182.pdf)

TE34.6 - Attachment 5 - Draft By-law - 99 Blue Jays Way
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30479.pdf)


6a 99 Blue Jays Way - Rezoning - Supplementary Report
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.6a - Supplementary Staff Report - 99 Blue Jays Way
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30478.pdf)


TE34.7

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 32 

Final Report - 40 Laing Street - Common Elements Condominium Application
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report dated April 29, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report dated April 29, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, which, unless otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

 

b.          any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.7 - Staff Report - 40 Laing Street - Common Elements Condominium
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30183.pdf)


TE34.8

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 18 

Refusal Report - 1100 Queen Street West - Rezoning Application
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council refuse application 10-103027 STE 18 OZ for 1100 Queen Street West because Entertainment Facilities are not permitted and are not appropriate in MCR districts that are directly adjacent to low-density residential neighbourhoods.

 

2.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor, together with other appropriate City staff, to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the positions recommended in this report.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.8 - Staff Report - 1100 Queen Street West - Refusal Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30184.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 16, 2010) E-mail from Steven Heuchert (TE.New.TE34.8.1)
(May 21, 2010) E-mail from Robin Taylor and Hugo Miglioni (TE.New.TE34.8.2)
(May 25, 2010) E-mail from Alan Heisey, Papazian, Heisey, Myers, LLP (TE.New.TE34.8.3)

TE34.9

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: 20 

16 York Street - Request for Direction Report
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, deferred consideration of Item TE34.9 to the next meeting of City Council on July 6, 2010.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.9 - Staff Report - 16 York Street - Request for Direction Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30475.pdf)

TE34.9 - Staff Report - 16 York Street - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30477.pdf)


TE34.10

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

407 Huron Street - Intention to Designate Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas Wilson House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 407 Huron Street (Thomas Wilson House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.         City Council amend Attachment No. 3, under the heading “Heritage Attributes”, of the report (March 2, 2010) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, by deleting:

 

a.         the words “(the west verandah has been enclosed in the first storey)” in Bullet No. 6; and

 

b.         the following Bullet No. 9:

 

                        “The two-storey rear (east) wing with brick cladding and a mansard roof with gabled dormers”.

 

4.         If there are no objections to the proposed designation 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 property 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 designation to the Conservation Review Board.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.10 - Staff Report - 407 Huron Street - Heritage
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30186.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 22, 2010) E-mail from David Powell, President, The Huron-Sussex Residents Organization (TE.New.TE34.10.1)

10a 407 Huron Street - Intention to Designate Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.10a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - 407 Huron Street - Heritage
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30188.pdf)

TE34.10a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - 407 Huron Street - Attachment 2.1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30189.pdf)

TE34.10a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - 407 Hurson Street - Attachment 2.2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30190.pdf)


TE34.11

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

17 Dundonald Street - Intention to Designate Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 17 Dundonald Street (Commercial Travellers’ Association of Canada Building) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.         If there are no objections to the designation 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 property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

4.         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 designation to the Conservation Review Board.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.11 - Staff Report - 17 Dundonald Street - Heritage
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30191.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 21, 2010) E-mail from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, Barristers and Solicitors (TE.New.TE34.11.1)

11a 17 Dundonald Street - Intention to Designate Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.11a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - 17 Dundonald Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30192.pdf)


TE34.13

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 32 

Hubbard and Wineva Properties - Inclusion on Heritage Inventory
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council include the property at 1 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.         City Council include the property at 3 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

3.         City Council include the property at 5 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

4.         City Council include the property at 7 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

5.         City Council include the property at 9 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

6.         City Council include the property at 11 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

7.         City Council include the property at 13 Hubbard Boulevard (Eliza J. Furniss House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

8.         City Council include the property at 15 Hubbard Boulevard (Hubbard Court Apartments) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

9.         City Council include the property at 2 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

10.       City Council include the property at 4 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

11.       City Council include the property at 6 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

12.       City Council include the property at 8 Wineva Avenue (Wineva Fourplex) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.13 - Staff Report - Hubbard and Wineva Properties - Heritage
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30195.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 23, 2010) E-mail from Sharron Sayliss (TE.New.TE34.13.1)

13a Hubbard and Wineva Properties - Inclusion on Heritage Inventory
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.13a - Letter from Toronto Preservation Board - Hubbard and Wineva Properties - Heritage
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30196.pdf)


TE34.38

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

125 Western Battery Road - Public Art Plan
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 125 Western Battery Road - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.38 - Staff Report - 125 Western Battery Road - Public Art Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30272.pdf)

TE34.38 - Staff Report - 125 Western Battery Road - Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30346.pdf)


TE34.39

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

300 Front Street West - Public Art Plan
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the 300 Front Street West - Public Art Plan, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Urban Design.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.39 - Staff Report - 300 Front Street West - Public Art Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30273.pdf)

TE34.39 - Staff Report - 300 Front Street West - Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30347.pdf)


TE34.40

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 31 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 373 Cedarvale Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, 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:

 

-           373 Cedarvale Avenue.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.40 - Staff Report - 373 Cedarvale Avenue - Fire Routes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30274.pdf)

TE34.40 - Staff Report - 373 Cedarvale Avenue - Draft By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30275.pdf)


TE34.43

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 27 

Street Promotions Regulations for Adjacent Sidewalks - Yonge Dundas Square
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the introduction of an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 743, “Streets and Sidewalks, Use of”, substantially in the form included as Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated April 19, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, to prohibit street promotions (as defined in the proposed amendment) on the sidewalks adjacent to Yonge Dundas Square, to come into effect thirty days after adoption by City Council, subject to such stylistic or technical adjustments as may be required by the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct all other appropriate City officials to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto, including the introduction of any necessary bills.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.43 - Staff Report - Yonge Dundas Square - Street Promotions Regulations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30278.pdf)

TE34.43 - Staff Report - Yonge Dundas Square - Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30279.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 25, 2010) Letter from James L. Robinson, Downtown Yonge BIA (TE.New.TE34.43.1)

TE34.44

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Proposed Permanent Closure and Sale of a Portion of the Market Street Road Allowance Abutting 18 Lower Jarvis Street
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public highway (a portion of the Market Street road allowance abutting 18 Lower Jarvis Street), shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-108 (the “Highway”), attached to the report dated May 3, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code 162.

 

2.         City Council direct Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of a proposed by-law to close the Highway in accordance with the requirements of 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 by-law.

 

3.         City Council direct 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 Notices 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.

 

4.         City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Context (Market Wharf II) Inc. (the “Purchaser”) to purchase the portion of the Highway shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2008-108 in the amount of $115,000.00, plus applicable taxes, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” attached to the report dated May 3, 2010, from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

5.         City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

 

6.         City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Highway and the completion of the sale transaction.

 

7.         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 and as she considers reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.44 - Staff Report - Market Street Road Allowance
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30285.pdf)

TE34.44 - Staff Report - Market Street Road Allowance - Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30286.pdf)

TE34.44 - Staff Report - Market Street Road Allowance - Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30287.pdf)


TE34.45

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 30 

Permanent Closure of a Portion of Carroll Street Extending Between Thompson Street and Davies Avenue and a Portion of Thompson Street for Incorporation into Joel Weeks Park
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portions of the public highways known as Carroll Street and Thompson Street, shown as Parts 1 and 3 respectively, on Sketch No. PS-2010-036, (the “Highway”), attached to the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

 

a.         easement interests for the easements required by Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada, and Enbridge Gas having been declared surplus in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213 and authority having been granted to convey easements to Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada and Enbridge Gas over the closed Highway for nominal consideration; and

 

b.         compliance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162.

 

2.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public, after authority has been granted to convey the required utility easements and upon the new road system in Don Mount Court having been conveyed to the City and dedicated for public highway purposes, 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 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 website for at least 5 working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

 

4.         City Council authorize Technical Services staff to rename the portion of Carroll Street shown as Part 2 on the Sketch attached to the report dated May 6, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, as Thompson Street.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.45 - Staff Report - Carroll Street - Permanent Closure
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30288.pdf)

TE34.45 - Staff Report - Carroll Street - Sketch No. PS-2010-036
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30289.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(June 4, 2010) supplementary report from the General Manager, Transportation Services (TE34.45a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31296.pdf)


TE34.46

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Sidewalk Closure - Yonge Street
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk on the west side of Yonge Street between Gerrard Street West and a point 69 metres north of Gerrard Street West, from June 9, 2010, to October 31, 2012.

 

2.         During this period, City Council approve the implementation of  “No Stopping Anytime” on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

 

3.         During this period, City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

 

4.         During this period, City Council approve the removal of the existing “No Stopping, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday except Public Holidays” regulation on the west side of Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street West and a point 82 metres north of Gerrard Street West.

 

5.         City Council direct that Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.46 - Staff Report - Yonge Street - Sidewalk Closure
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30290.pdf)

TE34.46 - Staff Report - Yong Street - Drawing No. 421G-0010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30341.pdf)


TE34.49

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Removal of On-Street Parking Space for Persons With Disabilities - Dovercourt Road
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 37.5 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 5.5. metres further south.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.49 - Staff Report - Dovercourt Road - On-Street Parking Space for Persons with Disabilities
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30294.pdf)


TE34.52

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Disabled Loading Zone - Spadina Avenue, West Side, In Front of 750 Spadina Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve installation of a “Disabled Loading Zone”, on the west side of Spadina Avenue, from a point 33 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 11 metres further south.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.52 - Staff Report - 750 Spadina Avenue - Disabled Loading Zone
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30298.pdf)

TE34.52 - Staff Report - 750 Spadina Avenue - Drawing No. 421G-0006
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30299.pdf)


TE34.53

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 30 

Parking Prohibition - Jones Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Jones Avenue from a point 84 metres south of Mallon Avenue to a point 9 metres further south.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.53 - Staff Report - Jones Avenue - Parking Prohibition
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30300.pdf)

TE34.53 - Staff Report - Jones Avenue - Drawing No. 421F-9996
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30301.pdf)


TE34.56

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 32 

Traffic Calming and Street-Based Permit Parking - Wineva Avenue, Between Queen Street East and Williamson Road
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize Transportation Services to poll eligible householders on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, to determine whether residents support the traffic calming island as shown on Drawing No. 421F-9949, attached to the report dated May 4, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, and the implementation of street based permit parking, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

 

2.         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 Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, for traffic calming purposes, as shown on Drawing No. 421F-9949;

 

b.         Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Wineva Avenue, between Queen Street East and Williamson Road, when the traffic calming island is installed;

 

c.         Transportation Services to take the necessary action to prohibit parking on the east side of Wineva Avenue, between a point 146 metres south of Williamson Road and a point seven metres further south; and

 

d.         Transportation Services to take the necessary action to convert from the “Area Based Permit Parking Program” to the “Street Name Permit Parking Program”.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.56 - Staff Report - Wineva Avenue - Traffic Calming and Street Permit and Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30307.pdf)

TE34.56 - Staff Report - Wineva Avenue - Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30308.pdf)

TE34.56 - Staff Report - Wineva Avenue - Appendix C
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30309.pdf)

TE34.56 - Staff Report - Wineva Avenue - Drawing No. 421F-9949
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30310.pdf)


TE34.61

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 21 

Front Yard Parking Space at 336 Howland Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         Despite subsection 918-21B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards ("Chapter 918"), City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to accept an appeal from the applicant(s) for front yard parking for 336 Howland Avenue to Toronto and East York Community Council in accordance with the appeal process outlined in subsection 918-21A.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.61 - Letter from Councillor Mihevc - 336 Howland Front Yard Parking
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30322.pdf)


TE34.64

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 27 

Use of Open Flame on Yonge-Dundas Square for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche - October 2 and 3, 2010
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant Scotiabank Nuit Blanche an exemption from Municipal Code 636 to permit an open flame at Yonge-Dundas Square on October 2  and 3, 2010.

 

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

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.64 - Staff Report - Yonge-Dundas Square - Use of Open Flame
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30325.pdf)


TE34.65

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events in 2010
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant an exemption to the Toronto African Dance Festival to operate a beer/wine garden 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

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 ANCOP Canada (Walk for the Poor) and War Child Canada to solicit donations in support of their organization.

 

3.         City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto through the Facilities Management Division for all the City of Toronto costs associated with the event.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.65 - Staff Report - Use of Nathan Phillips Square in 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30326.pdf)


TE34.66

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Stadium Licence
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it approves the issuance of a sales licence, including a stadium endorsement, which would permit the sale and service of alcohol in areas, including, but not limited to, tiered and sloping seating within the premises known as QE Theatre at Exhibition Place.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.66 - Letter from Exhibition Place - Liquor Licence Stadium Endorsement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30327.pdf)


TE34.67

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

A.        For liquor licensing purposes, City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

1.          a beer garden in Christie Pits Park for the 13th Annual Inti Raymi Festival to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010;

 

2.          temporary patio extensions for the establishments listed in the letter dated May 5, 2010, from Dougal Bichan for The New Bloor Festival to be held on July 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdown;

 

3.         liquor licence extensions and extended licensed areas until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments listed in the letter dated May 4, 2010, from Faiza R. Ansari, GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, for the 17th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth, to be held on August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, on Danforth Avenue, between Broadview and Jones Avenue;

 

4.         a beverage garden to operate at Marilyn Bell Park on September 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on September 11 and 12, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., during the 16th Annual GWN Dragon Boat Challenge;

 

5.         patio extensions for the following events for 667 College Street:

 

a.         Annual Summer Celebration to be held on July 11, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.; and

 

b.         Annual Customer Appreciation Event to be held on August 22, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.;

 

6.         a temporary extension for the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts' Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards Ceremony After Party to be held in front of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East, on June 28, 2010, from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.;

 

7.         a beer garden in Woodbine Park for the Canadian Open BBQ Championships/Beach Ribfest to be held on June 18, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., June 19, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. and June 20, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.;

 

8.         a temporary patio extension for the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street for the Buskerfest Festival to be held on August 27 and 28, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on August 29, 2010, until 9:00 p.m.;

 

9.         a patio extension for the establishments listed in the attachment to the letter dated May 19, 2010, from Councillor Kyle Rae for the Church Wellesley Village BIA for the Seventh Annual Church Street Fetish Fair on Sunday, August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;

 

10.       a liquor licence extension until 2:00 a.m., and onto City property on Saturday, September 11, 2010, during the 2010 Junction Arts Festival, for the following establishments:

 

-            Shox Sports Bar, 2827 Dundas Street West; and

-           Cool Hand of a girl, 2804 Dundas Street West;

 

11.       a beer garden at the Ward's Island Recreation Association's Gala Day Weekend on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2010, opening at 12:00 noon on Ward's Island;

 

12.       an extended licensed area for Canada Day Celebrations at the Brigadier O. M. Martin - Branch No. 345, Royal Canadian Legion, 81 Peard Road, on Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.;

 

13.       permission to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington Avenue, as part of the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival and Conference, from the evening of Wednesday, June 16, 2010 to the morning of Monday, June 21, 2010;

 

14.       a temporary patio extension for Naco Gallery Cafe, 1665 Dundas Street West, for various events to be held between June 24 and August 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight;

 

            15.       a special occasion permit and beer garden requested by Kinsella Sports on behalf of the CBC, for the CBC Soccer Nation World Cup event, located on Wellington Street between John Street and Windsor Street, on July 10, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and July 11, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;

 

            16.       a temporary patio extension for the Hair of the Dog Neighbourhood Pub and Restaurant, 425 Church Street, on July 3 and 4, 2010, as part of Pride Week celebrations;

 

            17.       a temporary liquor licence extension for Zipperz/Cellblock, 70 Carlton Street rear area, from July 1 to 4, 2010, as part of Pride Week; and

 

            18.       permission to serve alcohol on an extended patio for Cafe Diplomatico, 594 College Street,  Final Game - World Cup 2010 Celebration, on Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.

 

B.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a patio extension for the 667 College Street Annual Anniversary Party to be held on June 14, 2010, from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

 

C.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a temporary patio extension for the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street for the Woofstock Festival to be held on June 12 and 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

D.        City Council concur in the action taken in approving a liquor licence extension for the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre at 840 St. Clair Avenue West for the Hungarian Festival to be held from June 18-20, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Communications (Committee)
(May 3, 2010) E-mail from Father Hernan Astudillo, San Lorenzo Anglican Church, requesting that the 13th Annual Inti Raymi Festival to be held on June 19 and 20, 2010, at Christie Pits Park, be declared an event of municipal significance; and noting that there will be a beer garden in a designated area of the park. (TE.Main.TE34.67.1)
(May 2, 2010) Letter from Arthur Ntongo, President, African New Music/Afrique Nouvelle Musique, requesting that its 11th Bana Y'Africa Festival to be held on July 24 and 25, 2010, on Metro Square, 55 John Street, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE34.67.2)
(May 5, 2010) Letter from Dougal Bichan, Festival Coordinator, requesting that the New Bloor Festival to be held on July 28, 2010, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdowne, be declared an event of municipal significance, and requesting approval for temporary patio extensions for the establishments listed in the letter. (TE.Main.TE34.67.3)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/comm/communicationfile-15196.pdf)

(May 4, 2010) Letter from Faiza R. Ansari, GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, requesting that the 17th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth on August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, on Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Jones Avenue, be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting extended liquor licences until 4:00 a.m. for the establishments listed in the letter. (TE.Main.TE34.67.4)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/comm/communicationfile-15241.pdf)

(May 8, 2010) Fax from Mike Fulton, Director of Operations, Great White North Communications, requesting that the 16th Annual GWN Dragon Boat Challenge on September 10-12, 2010, in Marilyn Bell Park, be declared an event of municipal significance, with a beverage tent from 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (TE.Main.TE34.67.5)
(May 11, 2010) Member Motion from Councillor Paula Fletcher requesting that the Annual Festival of South Asia to be held on July 17 and 18, 2010, on Gerrard Street East between Coxwell and Greenwood Avenue, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE34.67.6)
(May 3, 2010) Letter from Chris Webster, Ward's Island Recreation Association, requesting that the Association's Gala Day Weekend to be held on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2010, on Ward's Island, be declared an event of municipal significance; and noting that the Beer Garden will open at 12:00 noon on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. (TE.Main.TE34.67.7)
(May 12, 2010) E-mail from Jonathan Benczkowski, SOL-ARCH, requesting that 667 College Street's Anniversary Party on June 14, the first Summer Celebration on July 11, and Customer Appreciation Event on August 22, 2010, be declared events of municipal significance; and requesting the extension of its patio licence along Beatrice from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for these events. (TE.Main.TE34.67.8)
(May 10, 2010) Letter from Jim Roe, General Manager, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, requesting that 30th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards Ceremony on June 28, 2010, at the St. Lawrence Centre, 7 Front Street East be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting a extension of liquor licence from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for the After Party on Front Street. (TE.New.TE34.67.9)
(May 14, 2010) E-mail from Lila Karim, Executive Director, Toronto Outdoor Exhibition, requesting that the 49th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition to be held on July 9, 10 and 11, 2010, at Nathan Phillips Square, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.New.TE34.67.10)
(May 10, 2010) Letter from Greg Cosway, requesting that The Canadian Open BBQ Championships-Beach Ribfest to be held on June 18, 19 and 20, 2010, at Woodbine Park in the Beaches, be declared an event of municipal significance; and noting that there will be a beer garden. (TE.New.TE34.67.11)
(May 18, 2010) Letter from Al Smith, Executive Director, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA, requesting the addition of the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street to the list of establishments requiring a temporary patio extension permit for the Woofstock Festival on June 12 and 13, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (TE.New.TE34.67.12)
(May 18, 2010) Letter from Al Smith, Executive Director, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA, requesting the addition of Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Restaurant, 11 Church Street, to the list of establishments requiring a temporary patio extension permit for the Buskerfest Festival on August 27 and 28 (12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.) and August 29, 2010 (until 9:00 p.m.) (TE.New.TE34.67.13)
(May 19, 2010) Letter from Councillor Rae forwarding a request from Church Wellesley Village BIA that the Seventh Annual Church Street Fetish Fair on Sunday, August 15, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting temporary patio extensions for the establishments listed on Church Street. (TE.New.TE34.67.14)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/comm/communicationfile-15457.pdf)

(May 21, 2010) Letter from Councillor Gord Perks requesting that the 2010 Junction Arts Festival from September 8 to 12, 2010, on Dundas West, between Keele and Indian Grove, be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting a extension of hours until 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11th and onto City property for Shox Sports Bar and Cool Hand of a girl. (TE.New.TE34.67.15)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/comm/communicationfile-15464.pdf)

(May 20, 2010) E-mail from Catherine Szabo, President, Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre, requesting that the Hungarian Festival to be held from June 18-20, 2010, in front of 840 St. Clair Avenue West, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting a liquor extension for this event. (TE.New.TE34.67.16)
Communications (City Council)
(May 19, 2010) Letter from Eric Reynolds, President, Brigadier O. M. Martin Branch No. 345, Royal Canadian Legion  (CC.Main.TE34.67.17)
(May 31, 2010) E-mail from Deborah Egan, Assistant Programmer, North by North East Music Festival  (CC.Main.TE34.67.18)
(June 4, 2010) Letter from Julian Calleros, Owner, Naco Gallery Cafe (CC.Supp.TE34.67.19)
(June 1, 2010) Letter from Justina Klein, Match Marketing and Lisa McCormack, Kinsella Sports, on behalf of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CC.Supp.TE34.67.20)

TE34.68

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 2 St. James Court
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any relevant Staff to attend at all proceedings before the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to 2 St. James Court and to hire any consultants required to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.68 - Letter from Councillor McConnell - 2 St. James Court - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30345.pdf)


TE34.70

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 22 

79 Boulton Drive - City Tree Removal
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council deny the request for permission to remove one (1) healthy City-owned tree adjacent to 79 Boulton Drive.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.70 - Staff Report - 79 Boulton Drive - City Tree Removal
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30460.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(April 27, 2010) Submission from Peter Lavigne (TE.New.TE34.70.1)

70a 79 Boulton Drive - City Tree Removal
Background Information (Committee)
TE34.70a - Letter from Councillor Walker - 79 Boulton Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30494.pdf)

TE34.70a - Committee of Adjustment Decision - 79 Boulton Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30495.pdf)


TE34.71

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Railway Lands West - Subdivision Application - Assumption of Sections of Retaining Walls
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the appropriate City Staff to amend the Subdivision agreement for the Railway Lands West, in order to assume ownership and maintenance obligations for the portions of the retaining wall that are located at the north end of Dan Leckie Way and the north end of Capreol Court.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to provide the City with a maintenance fund for the portions of the retaining wall to be conveyed, in an amount acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.71 - Staff Report - Railway Lands West - Retaining Wall
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30497.pdf)


TE34.73

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 20 

Liquor Licence - 77 Peter Street - Studio 77 (Formerly Hotel Boutique Lounge) - Licence 807401
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) that the liquor licence application for Studio 77, 77 Peter Street (the “Premises”), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application unless conditions are attached to the liquor licence.

 

2.         City Council request the AGCO to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the AGCO in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including negotiating and recommending, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the addition of conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.

Background Information (Committee)
TE34.73 - Letter from Councillor Vaughan - Liquor Licence - 77 Peter Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-30522.pdf)


City Council - New Business - Meeting 50
CC50.1

ACTION

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Results of Negotiations with CUPE Locals 2998 and 2998-12
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the attached Memorandum of Settlement dated May 18, 2010 between the City of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 2998 and 2998-12, contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 2, 2010) from the City Manager, to effect a new three (3) year Collective Agreement between the parties for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011.

 

2.         City Council authorize staff to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues included as agreed changes in the new Memorandum of Settlement and any agreed retroactive provisions.

 

3.         City Council authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the 2010 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets of the members of the Association of Community Centres (AOCCs) to reflect the provisions of the Memorandum of Settlement.

 

4.         City Council authorize staff to transfer funds from the 2010 Non-Program Expenditure Budget to the AOCC’s 2010 Program Budget to cover the 2009 wage rate increase for each classification and the number of positions within each program and to cover the 2007 and 2008 wage rate increase for those part-time employees in CUPE Local 2998-12 (who work less than 18 hours per week) still employed at the time of ratification who did not receive an across-the-board salary increase in 2007 and/or 2008.

 

5.         City Council authorize the release of the following information once adopted and City Council has enacted a confirmatory by-law:

 

a.         Confidential Attachment 2 headed “Memorandum of Settlement”, to the report (June 2, 2010) from the City Manager, to be made public.

 

b.         Section 2 headed “Summary of the Memorandum of Settlement”, contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 2, 2010) from the City Manager, to be made public.

 

6.         City Council direct that the balance of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 2, 2010) from the City Manager, remain confidential as it contains information about labour relations and employee negotiations.

 

Confidential Attachment 2, headed "Memorandum of Settlement - Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 2998 and 2998-12 and the City of Toronto", to the report (June 2, 2010) from the City Manager, is now public.

 

Section 2 headed “Summary of the Memorandum of Settlement”, contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 2, 2010) from the City Manager, is now public.  The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, as it contains information about labour relations and employee negotiations.

Confidential Attachment - Labour relations or employee negotiations
Background Information (City Council)
(June 2, 2010) report from the City Manager on Results of Negotiations with CUPE Locals 2998 and 2998-12 (CC50.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30796.pdf)

Section 2 of Confidential Attachment 1 - made public on June 8, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30797.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 2 - Memorandum of Settlement - Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 2998 and 2998-12 and the City of Toronto - made public on June 8, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30798.pdf)


CC50.2

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 9 

1201 Wilson Avenue - Rezoning Application
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend Recommendation 1 of the April 19, 2010 Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District to revise the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (June 3, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to:

 

a.         Increase the maximum gross floor area permitted on the hospital site (Block 2) from 111,500 m2 to 172,000 m2 and also increase the maximum gross floor area permitted for the Provincial Campus from 233,375 m2 to 293,875 m2.

 

b.         Increase the maximum gross floor area permitted on the hospital site (Block 2), subject to removing the holding symbol, from 139,350 m2 to 200,000 m2.

 

c.         Delete the site specific definition of gross floor area.

 

d.         Increase the maximum number of parking spaces permitted for Provincial uses on Blocks 5, 6 and 7 from 1,045 to 1,195, subject to the requirement that 150 of these parking spaces be provided for fleet vehicle parking only which must be marked and signed accordingly, and also increase the maximum number of parking spaces permitted for the Provincial Campus from 3,550 to 3,700.

 

e.         Require the provision of a northbound right turn lane at the intersection of Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West, including any property acquisitions required to construct this improvement, as a pre-condition to the removal of the holding symbol (H) on the Provincial Campus.

 

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

Background Information (City Council)
(June 3, 2010) report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31420.pdf)


City Council - Member Motions - Meeting 50
MM50.1

ACTION

Intro Failed 

 

Ward: 32 

Re-Opening of Item GM30.20 - Tuggs Incorporated – Revised Proposal for the Redevelopment of the Eastern Beaches Food Service Facilities - by Councillor Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Del Grande
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, did not adopt Motion MM50.1.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the Briefing Note (June 7, 2010) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council did not re-open Government Management Committee Item GM30.20 (adopted by City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010) for further consideration.

Confidential Attachment - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation
Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30790.pdf)

(June 7, 2010) briefing note from the City Solicitor, on the re-opening of Item GM30.20 (MM50.1a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31299.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(June 7, 2010) Petition from 12 persons regarding the re-opening of Item GM30.20 (MM.Supp.MM50.1.1)
(June 8, 2010) Petition from Councillor Nunziata, Ward 11 - York South-Weston, submitting a petition containing the names of approximately 25 persons regarding Tuggs Incorporated and the re-opening of GM30.20 (MM.New.MM50.1.2)

MM50.2

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 32 

Request for Review by Auditor General of the Process Followed in Response to the Unsolicited Proposal from Tuggs Incorporated - by Councillor Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Del Grande
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, referred Motion MM50.2 to the Audit Committee.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30791.pdf)


MM50.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 32 

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 102 Waverley Road - by Councillor Bussin, seconded by Councillor Walker
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into mediation with the owner of 102 Waverley Road (the "Appellant"), and the owner of the neighbouring property at 104 Waverley Road (the "Neighbour"), at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for Committee of Adjustment appeal number A0128/10TEY, an application for a variance to permit a dwelling depth of 24.31 metres.

 

2.         City Council instruct the City Solicitor to settle with the Appellant and the Neighbour on revised plans provided the plans do not include a main or upper floor addition to the dwelling at 102 Waverley Road, and provided appropriate conditions that limit impacts on adjacent properties are attached to an OMB decision approving the variance to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the local Councillor.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the OMB in this matter and to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council re-opened Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE33.83 (adopted by City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010) for further consideration.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30792.pdf)

Notice of Decision - Toronto and East York Panel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30771.pdf)


MM50.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 27 

Proposed Revised Precondition to introducing the Zoning By-law and Proposed Revision to the Zoning By-law – 32 Davenport Road and 12 to 22 McMurrich Street - by Councillor Rae, seconded by Councillor Carroll
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the zoning by-law for 32 Davenport Road and 12 to 22 McMurrich Street on the basis that the pre-condition relating to entering into a site plan agreement is satisfied by the issuance of notice of approval conditions and the posting of site plan security.

 

2.         City Council direct that the zoning by-law be revised to provide that the height of the garage ramp roof/patio structure shall not exceed 7.5 metres.

 

3.         City Council determine that the revision made to the proposed zoning by-law is minor in nature and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed zoning by-law.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-30793.pdf)


MM50.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

For an Open, Transparent, and Accountable Metrolinx - by Councillor Davis, seconded by Councillor Carroll
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Ontario Government to amend the governance of Metrolinx to make it open, transparent, and accountable to the public by requiring it to conduct its meetings in public, consistent with the rules governing municipal government; provide advance public notice of meetings; allow public deputations; and publish all reports, agendas, and minutes.

 

2.         City Council forward a copy of this Item to Toronto MPPs and other Greater Toronto Area municipalities for their information.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31421.pdf)


MM50.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Sale of the Public Lane Extending Southerly from Adelaide Street West Abutting the Westerly Limit of 299 Adelaide Street - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Councillor Perks
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delete Recommendation 4 of Item GM29.14, adopted by Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010 and adopt instead the following recommendation in its entirety:

 

City Council direct staff to ascertain by independent valuation, at the expense of Daniels, the 2010 "as built" construction cost of the community/performance space, regardless of the actual conveyance date. The community/performance space valuation will consist of 3 components; the 2010 "as built" construction costs, land value which  shall be the sum $60.00 per square foot of gross floor area at one times density coverage, and soft costs which  shall  not exceed 9% of construction costs (“Community/Performance Space Valuation”). The Community/Performance Space Valuation shall be deemed the purchase price of the community/performance space, which shall, in no event, be greater than the amount secured by the letter of credit and the Lane deposit.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council re-opened Government Management Committee Item GM29.14 (adopted by City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010) for further consideration as it relates to Recommendation 4.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.6
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31303.pdf)

(June 9, 2010) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31360.pdf)


MM50.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision and Staff Representation at the Ontario Municipal Board - 129 Baldwin Avenue - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Councillor Perks
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate Planning Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to uphold the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.7
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31304.pdf)

Committee of Adjustment Minutes of May 12, 2010, respecting 129 Baldwin Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31305.pdf)


MM50.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 16 

No Right Turn Restrictions: Avenue Road at Hillhurst Boulevard; Avenue Road at Cortleigh Boulevard - by Councillor Stintz, seconded by Councillor Parker
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delete the northbound no right turns from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on Avenue Road at Cortleigh Boulevard.

 

2.         City Council delete the northbound no right turns from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on Avenue Road at Hillhurst Boulevard.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council re-opened North York Community Council Item NY30.22 (adopted by City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010) for further consideration.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31306.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(June 7, 2010) E-mail from Jean Barford, together with communications from Peter S.J. Gladstone and Carol and Jaff Smith (MM.New.MM50.8.1)

MM50.9

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 6 

Requesting Council authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment Decision for File A113/10EYK (3645/3647 Lake Shore Blvd West) - by Councillor Grimes, seconded by Councillor Saundercook
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision of June 3, 2010 regarding 3645/3647 Lake Shore Blvd West (A113/10EYK) to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the OMB hearing for 3645/3647 Lake Shore Blvd West and to retain outside planning assistance if necessary.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.9
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31316.pdf)

Committee of Adjustment Decision for 3645/3647 Lake Shore Boulevard West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31317.pdf)

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Frances Nunziata - as her brother is an agent for the applicant.


MM50.10

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Moratorium on film permits for fraternity houses in residential areas - by Councillor Vaughan, seconded by Councillor Rae
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, referred Motion MM50.10 to the Toronto Film Board for consideration at its meeting on September 30, 2010.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.10
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31327.pdf)


MM50.11

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 6 

To allow construction of 2230, 2242 and 2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West and to Authorize City Real Estate to enter into a Limitation Agreement and adjusted fees - by Councillor Grimes, seconded by Councillor Saundercook
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council provide its authorization and permission for Empire to apply to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a permit to build the Works on adjacent City-owned land required by the SPA Agreement.

 

2.         City Council  direct the Director of Real Estate Services to grant a Limiting Distance Agreement (LDA) to Empire for the area shown on the Surveyor’s sketch adjacent to all three phases of the development at 2230, 2242 and 2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West at market Value taking into account the additional public improvements provided by the developer over and above that required in the Section 37 Agreement.

 

3.         City Council request the Chief Building Official to consider the potential of issuing a conditional building permit to allow the project construction to continue until the requisite approvals for a full building permit are in place.

Background Information (City Council)
Member Motion MM50.11
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31337.pdf)

Surveyor's sketch
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-31422.pdf)


City Council - Bills and By-laws - Meeting 50
BL50.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Enactment of By-laws
City Council Decision

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, enacted By-laws 584-2010 to 664-2010.

Background Information (City Council)
Consolidated By-law Index for June 8 and 9, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/bl/bgrd/backgroundfile-31361.pdf)


Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-06-08 Morning 9:40 AM 12:28 PM Public
2010-06-08 Afternoon 2:13 PM 7:58 PM Public
2010-06-09 Morning 9:44 AM 12:27 PM Public
2010-06-09 Afternoon 2:14 PM 8:24 PM Public